Kia Sportage: Maintenance services
You should exercise the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury to yourself whenever performing any maintenance or inspection procedures. Should you have any doubts concerning the inspection or servicing of your vehicle, we strongly recommend that you have an Authorized Kia Dealer perform this work. An Authorized Kia Dealer has factory- trained technicians and genuine Kia parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see an Authorized Kia Dealer. Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient servicing may result in operational problems with your vehicle that could lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or personal injury. Owner’s responsibility Maintenance Service and Record Retention are the owner's responsibility. You should retain documents that show proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance service charts shown on the following pages. You need this information to establish your compliance with the servicing and maintenance requirements of your Kia warranties. Detailed warranty information is provided in your Warranty & Consumer Information manual. Repairs and adjustments required as a result of improper maintenance or a lack of required maintenance are not covered. We strongly recommend that all vehicle maintenance be performed by an authorized Kia dealer using genuine Kia parts.
Maintenance
Maintenance services Maintenance schedule Explanation of scheduled maintenance items Owner maintenance Engine compartment Engine oil and oil filter Engine cooling system Brakes and clutch Parking ...Maintenance schedule
Chart symbols: I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust of replace. R- Replace or change L- Lubricate. (1) Refer to the lubricant and cool ...See also:
Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions
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Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway ...
Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of
airflow from the air outlets over a range
from the blue side (cool) to red side
(warm). ...