Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed
by the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer as soon
as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally not covered by warranties and you
may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions
only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section, several procedu ...
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
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Other information:
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the console upper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Floor Console")
3.
Disconnect the connect ...
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change
the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust
or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle,
have the e ...