Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Light bulbs

Engine compartment fuse panel (Battery terminal cover)

✽ NOTICE Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer to th ...

Bulb replacement precaution

Please keep extra bulbs on hand with appropriate wattage ratings in case of emergencies. Refer to “Bulb Wattage” in chapter 9. When changing lamps, first turn off the engine at a safe place, fir ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) Description and operation

Description Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) is located in the engine coolant passage of the cylinder head for detecting the engine coolant temperature. The ECTS uses a thermistor that changes resistance with the temperature. The electrical resistance of the ECTS d ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Seatback angle

To recline the seatback: 1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback recline lever. 2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire. 3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever MUST return to its orig ...