Kia Sportage: Driving your vehicle / Winter driving

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Winter driving

Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other problems. To minimize the problems of winter driving, you should follow these suggestions:

Snowy or icy conditions

Highway driving

Tires Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pressures will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires. Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may r ...

Snowy or icy conditions

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual: Troubleshooting

Failure Inspection Diagnosis With KDS/GDS 1. In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS/GDS). The diagnostic system (KDS/GDS) provides the following information. (1) ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual: Mode selection

The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. Air can be directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or windshield. Five symbols are used to represent MAX A/C, Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor- Defrost and Defrost air position. The MAX A/C mode ...