Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Engine coolant

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Engine coolant

The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.

Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year: at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.

CAUTION - Radiator cap

Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage.

Changing the engine oil and filter

Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this chapter. WARNING Used engine oil may cause irritation or cancer of the ...

Checking the coolant level

WARNING Removing radiator cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual: Self-diagnosis

When you shift the gear to the R (Reverse) position and if one or more of the below occurs you may have a malfunction in the rear parking assist system. You don't hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently. is displayed. If this occurs, we recommend that the ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual: Canister Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the fuel tank. (Refter to Engine Control / Fuel System - "Fuel Tank") 2. Disconnect the vapor hose quick-connector (A) and ventilation hose (B). 3. Remove the protec ...