Kia Sportage: Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating and air conditioning system. If dust or other pollutants accumulate in the filter over a period of time, the air flow from the air vents may decrease, resulting in moisture accumulation on the inside of the windshield even when the outside (fresh) are position is selected. If this happens, have the climate control air filter replaced by an Authorized Kia Dealer. If the vehicle is operated in the severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier. When you try to replace the air filter by owner maintenance, replace it performing the following procedure, and in this case, be careful to avoid damaging other components.
Air cleaner
Element replacement Have the air cleaner element checked and replaced in accordance
with the maintenance schedule.
NOTICE Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in excessive ...
Wiper blades
Wiper blade maintenance Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes
have been known to make the windshield difficult to clean. Contamination of either
the windshield or the wiper blades ...
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Bulb check
A warning lamp bulb check is initiated when the
ignition system is switched on and lasts for 3
seconds (except for the airbag warning lamp
which will remain on for 6 seconds). If any
warning lamp ...
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification
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Vehicle Identification
Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) may be found in the two locations shown
in the above illustrations. This number is used to ...
Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.)
Two-Wheel Drive Models
All Four Wheels On The Ground
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft is
removed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground
while the driveshaft is connected ...