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: Fuel Tank Repair procedures

Removal 1. Release the residual pressure in fuel lin. (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line") 2. Remove the rear seat cushion (Refer to "Seat" ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Fuel Economy

Range (1) The range is the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven with the remaining fuel. - Distance range : 1 ~ 9,999 mi or 1 ~ 9,999 km. If the estimated distance is below 1mi. (1km), the trip computer will display “---” as range. If the vehicle is not on level ground ...