Kia Sportage: General Information, Troubleshooting, Special Service Tools
General Information
Specification
Air Conditioner

Blower Unit

Heater And Evaporator Unit

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table
Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine if
the malfunction is due to the refrigerant
charge, air flow or compressor.
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers
indicate the priority of the likely cause
of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
After collecting the malfunction, check the complete system to ensure that
performance is satisfactory.


Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools

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Instructions
When Handling Refrigerant
1. R-134a liquid refrigerant is highly volatile. A drop on the skin of your
hand could result in localized frostbite.
When handling the refrigerant,
Refrigerant System Service Basics
Refrigerant Recovery
Use only service equipment that is U.L-listed and is certified to meet the
requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
4FC-134a(R-134a) from t
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The Downhill Brake Control (DBC) feature
assists the driver to descend down a
steep hill without having to depress the
brake pedal.
The system automatically applies the
brakes to maintain the vehicle speed 2.5
mph (4 km/h) ~ 25 mph (40 km/h) and
allows the driver to concentrate on
stee
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Use a good quality gauge to check
tire pressure. You cannot tell if your
tires are properly inflated simply by
looking at them. Radial tires may
look properly inflated even when
they're underinflated.
Check the tire's inflation pressure
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