Kia Sportage: Scheduled maintenance service / Severe driving conditions
A- Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature
or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B- Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C-Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads
D-Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E-Driving in heavy dust conditions
F - Driving in heavy traffic areas
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
H-Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I -Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K-Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace
I : In ...
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission
control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect
your warranty. Where both mileage a ...
Other information:
Inspection
1.
Disconnector the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Open the sunglass case cover from the overhead console and remove the
2 screws holding the overhead console. Disconnect the switch connector
and Map lamp connect ...
For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) into R (Reverse):
1.Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2.Start the engine or turn the ...