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.

Specification
Spark Plug
Item
Specification
Type
SILZKR7E11
Gap
1.0 - 1.1 mm
(0.0394 - 0.04 ...
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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Other information:
The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) uses a radar sensor to alert the driver.
It senses toward the rear sides of the vehicle and provides and early warning
to the driver.
(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)
The warning range depends on your vehicle speed. However, if your vehicle is
about 6 mph ...
Removal
1.
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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