Kia Sportage: General Information
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Identification Number Description
Vehicle Identification Number
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
KNA: Passenger vehicle, MPV (Multipurpose P
Radiator cap
caution
Fan caution
Battery caution
Battery Caution Label Description
Warning / Caution Label (Cont'd)
Keep flames or sparks away from the
battery.
Wear eye
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never
tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is
very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of to
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3. Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A) after loosening 2 screws.
NOTE
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
4. R
Description and Operation
Description
RCV (Recirculation Valve) Control Solenoid Valve is installed on the intercooler inlet pipe and operates the RCV actuator which controls the by-pass passage of the turbocharger compressor.
When the throttle is closed, while the engine is running at cru