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. ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Inhibitor Switch Description and operation

Description • The inhibitor switch is installed on top of transaxle, and is connected to the shift lever by a shift cable. • Inhibitor switch signals (S1, S2, S3, S4) are transmitted to the TCM according to the driver' ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Children Always in the Rear

WARNING - Restraint Location Never install a child or infant seat on the front passenger's seat. A child riding in the front passenger seat can be forcefully struck by an inflating airbag and seriously injured. WARNING - Hot Child Restraint A child restraint system can become very hot if ...