Kia Sportage: Introduction
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Your new vehicle is designed to use only
unleaded fuel having a pump octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not
use methanol blended fuels.)
Your new vehicle is
Vehicle handling instructions
Do not park or stop the vehicle near
flammable items such as leaves,
paper, oil, and tire. Such items placed
near the exhaust system can become
a fire hazard.
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The rain sensor (A) located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wiping
cycle for the proper interval. The
more it rains, the faster the wiper operates.
When the rain stops, the wiper
stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed
Description and Operation
Description
Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing
system. The standard reference ignition timing
data for the engine operating conditions are preprogrammed in the memory of the
ECM (Engine Control Module).
The engine operati