Kia Sportage: Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions

Economical operation

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when you drive. Each of these factors affects how many miles (kilometers) you can get from a gallon (l ...

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions: Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking. Avoi ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Heater & A/C Control Unit (Manual) Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") 3. Remove the shift lever knob (A). ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Inspection 1. After disconnecting the vapor hose from the PCV valve, remove the PCV valve. 2. Reconnect the PCV valve to the vapor hose. 3. Run the engine at idle, then put a finger over the open end ...