Kia Sportage: Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be performed
by the owner or an authorized
Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated
to help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer
as soon as possible.
These owner maintenance checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
- Check the coolant level in coolant reservoir.
- Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
- Look for low or under-inflated tires.
- Check if the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked
with leaves, dirt or insects etc. If any
of the above parts are extremely dirty
or you are not sure of their condition,
take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING
Hot coolant
Be
careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out
under pressure.
While operating your vehicle:
- Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
- Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
- Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or "pulls" to one side when
traveling on smooth, level road.
- When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or "hardto-
push" brake pedal.
- If any slipping or changes in the operation
of your transmission occurs,
take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer.
- Check the transmission P (Park) function.
- Check the parking brake.
- Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping from the air conditioning
system during or after use is
normal).
At least monthly:
- Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir.
- Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
- Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare (if provided)
for tires that are worn, show uneven
wear, or are damaged.
- Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once every 6 months:
- Check the radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
- Check the windshield washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
- Check the headlamp alignment.
- Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
- Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear
and function.
At least once a year:
- Clean the body and door drain holes.
- Lubricate the door hinges and check
the hood hinges.
- Lubricate the door and hood locks
and latches.
- Lubricate the door rubber weatherstrips.
- Check the air conditioning system.
- Inspect and lubricate transmission
linkage and controls.
- Clean the battery and terminals.
- Check the brake fluid level.
- Visually inspect steering, suspension,
and chassis components for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs
of wear.
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Scheduled maintenance service precaution
Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated
where none of the following conditions
apply. If any of the following conditions
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is
being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil an
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Display and control
You can see the status of the Highway
Driving Assist operation in the Driving
Assist view on the cluster. Refer to
"Instrument cluster"
Highway Driving Assist will be displayed
as below depending on the status of the
function.
Operating State
Standby St
FCC
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses a