Kia Sportage: Exterior care / Bright-metal maintenance

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Appearance care / Exterior care / Bright-metal maintenance

To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of brightmetal parts from corrosion, apply a coating of wax or chrome preservative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts with a heavier coating of wax or preservative. If necessary, coat the parts with non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other protective compound.

Finish damage repair

Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense. If your vehicle is damaged and requires ...

Underbody maintenance

Road salt and other corrosive chemicals are used in cold weather states to melt snow and prevent ice accumulation. If these chemicals are not regularly removed, they will corrode the vehicle under ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the PCSV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the PCSV terminals 1 and 2. 4. Check that the resistance is within ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Power liftgate non-opening conditions

The power liftgate will not open automatically, when the vehicle is moving more than 2mph(3km/h) or the automatic shift lever is not in P(Park) position. ✽ NOTICE The chime will sound continuously if you drive over 2 mph (3 km/h) with the liftgate opened. Stop your vehicle at a safe place as ...