Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Checking fluid levels

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Checking fluid levels

When checking engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid, always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick before checking or draining any lubricant or fluid. This is especially important in dusty or sandy areas and when the vehicle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug and dipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that could be damaged.

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

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 ...

Engine oil

Checking the engine oil level ■ THETA 2.4L - GDI ■ THETA 2.0L T-GDI 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. T ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Front Wiper Motor Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. If necessary, release the wiper blade fixing clip by pulling up and remove the wiper blade from the inside radius (A) of wiper arm. 3. ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Side air bag

❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. Your vehicle is equipped with a side air bag in each front seat. The purpose of the air bag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with additional protection than that offered by the seat bel ...