Kia Sportage: Emergency starting / Push-starting

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual / What to do in an emergency / Emergency starting / Push-starting

Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle lock system cannot be push-started.

Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.

WARNING - Tow starting vehicle

Never tow a vehicle to start it. When the engine starts, the vehicle can suddenly surge forward and could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.

Jump starting

Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow these jump starting procedures. If in doubt, we strongly recom ...

If the engine overheats

If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine will probably be too hot. If this happens, you should: 1.Pull off the ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Oil Cooler Repair procedures

Removal 1. Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to help drain the coolant faster. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") 2. Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hoses (A). ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Ambient Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") 3. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor. 4. ...