Kia Sportage: General Information

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Steering System / General Information

 Air bag non-inflation conditions

Air bags may not deploy in certain low-speed collisions where the air bag would not add any benefit beyond the protection already offered by the seat belts. Front air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occupants are moved backward by the force of the imp

 Thermostat

Repair procedures Removal and Installation NOTE Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat. 1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat. 2. Disconnect