Kia Sportage: Special driving conditions / Hazardous driving conditions

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

When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:

WARNING - Downshifting

Do not downshift with an automatic transaxle while driving on slippery surfaces. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid and result in an accident.

Special driving conditions
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Reducing the risk of a rollover
This multi-purpose passenger vehicle is defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. SUV's have higher gr ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Repair procedures


Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the PCSV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the PCSV terminals 1 and 2. 4. Check that the resistance is within ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant


When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative impact on the air conditioning system. Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, have the system inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. WARNING The oil and refrigerant i ...

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