Kia Sportage: Engine compartment
2.0L Gasoline
Engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid
reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Radiator cap
8. Positive battery terminal 9. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 10. Engine
oil dipstick 11. Engine coolant reservoir 12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
2.7L Gasoline
Engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid
reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Radiator cap
8. Positive battery terminal 9. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 10. Engine
coolant reservoir 11. Engine oil dipstick 12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Owner maintenance
Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections
that should be performed by the owner or an Authorized Kia Dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe ...
Engine oil and oil filter
Checking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start
the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine
off and wait for a few minut ...
See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise
care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment
if possible. Do not p ...
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air conditioner
operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as ...
Topping up the coolant
Never remove the filler cap
when the
engine is hot - escaping steam or
scalding water could cause serious
personal injury.
Antifreeze is highly inflammable. Do
not allow antifreeze to come int ...