Kia Sportage: Special driving conditions / Driving off-road

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions / Driving off-road

Drive carefully off-road because your vehicle may be damaged by rocks or roots of trees. Become familiar with the off-road conditions where you are going to drive before you begin driving.

Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake perf ...

Highway driving

Tires Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pressures will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires. Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may r ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Inhibitor Switch Repair procedures

Inspection Inspect the following items by referring to inspection flow chart. (Refer to Inhibitor Switch - "Troubleshooting") 1. Check the diagnostic trouble c ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Inner panel fuse replacement

1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off. 2. Open the fuse panel cover. If the switch is located in the “OFF” position, a caution indicator will be displayed in the cluster. CAUTION When replacing a blown fuse or relay, make sure the new fuse or relay fits tightly int ...