Kia Sportage: Ignition System / Spark Plug Description and operation

A spark plug is a device for delivering electric current from an ignition system to the combustion chamber of a spark-ignition engine to ignite the compressed fuel/air mixture therein by means of an electric spark, while containing combustion pressure within the engine. A spark plug has a metal threaded shell, electrically isolated from a central electrode by a porcelain insulator.

Spark Plug Specifications

Specification Spark Plug Item Specification Type SILZKR7E11 Gap 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.0394 - 0.04 ...

Spark Plug Repair procedures

Inspection [On vehicle inspection] 1. Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more. 2. Remove the spark plug. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Good braking practices

Check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and the parking brake indicator light is out before driving away. Driving through water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet when the vehicle is washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous! Your vehicle will not stop as quickly if the ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Front Impact Sensor (FIS) Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work. 2. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A). 3. Remove the front impact ...