Kia Sportage: Special driving conditions / Driving off-road

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) 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 (2015-2024) Service Manual: Components and components location

Components 1. Cylinder head cover 2. Fuel pump bracket gasket 3. Cylinder head cover gasket 4. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve 5. Fuel pump bracket 6. Camshaft bearing cap 7. Camshaft front bearing cap 8. Intake camshaft ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Snowy or icy conditions

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and type of the original equipment tires. Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handlin ...