Kia Sportage: Rustproof treatment after assembly
Body sealing
Apply body sealer where necessary.
Applying rustproof material
Apply rustproofing material (wax, oil, etc.) behind welded area.

Applying undercoat
Apply undercoat on the body where necessary.
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1. Place the lift blocks under the support points as shown in the
illustration.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly
supported.
3. Raise the hoist to fu
Body shell
The body consists of the body shell, frame and cross members, etc, welded
together. This provides safety, durability,
noise protection, rustproofing and vibration proofing of the vehicl
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Steering wheel
The steering wheel of this vehicle is
equipped with the Electric Power Steering
(EPS) system.
Electric power steering (EPS)
Power steering uses the motor to assist
you in steering the vehicle.
If the engine is off or if the power steering
system becomes inoperative, the
veh
Electronic stability control (ESC)
indicator light
This indicator light appears:
Once you set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP Button to the
ON position.
It appears for approximately 3 seconds
and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the
ESC system.
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