Kia Sportage: Emergency starting / Push-starting

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) 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 (2015-2020) Service Manual: Components and components location

Components Location 1. Fuel tank 2. Fuel pump 3. Fuel filter 4. Fuel pressure regulator 5. Canister 6. Fuel tank air filter 7. Fuel perssure sensor 8. Fuel pump control module (FPCM) 9. Fuel level sender (FLS) 10. Fuel filler ho ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Owners Manual: ECO mode (Active ECO)

Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency by controlling certain engine and transaxle system operating parameters. Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's driving habit and road condition. When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the ECO mode is selected, the ECO indicator (green) w ...