Kia Sportage: Gauges / Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition
switch or Engine Start/Stop button is ON.
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the "H" position,
it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats,
refer to “If the Engine Overheats” in chapter 7.
WARNING - Hot radiator
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine coolant is
under pressure and could cause severe burns. Wait until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.
The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging
and/or over-revving the engi ...
This gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
✽ NOTICE
The fuel tank capacity is given in chapter 9.
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning l ...
Other information:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
6. Remove the socket from the assembly ...
Removal
1.
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
2.
After loosening each mounting bolt of the low-pitch horn (A) and high-pitch
horn (B), detach the connector (C) and remove the ho ...