Kia Sportage: Rear differential (4WD) - Maintenance - Kia Sportage Owner's ManualKia Sportage: Rear differential (4WD)

Checking or changing rear differential fluid Have rear differential fluid checked or changed by an Authorized Kia Dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. Use only the specified rear differential fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants and capacities" in section 8.)

    Automatic transaxle
    Checking the automatic transaxle fluid level The automatic transaxle fluid level should be checked regularly. Keep the vehicle on the level ground with the parking brake applied and check the fl ...

    Transfer case (4WD)
    Checking or changing transfer case fluid Have transfer case fluid checked or changed by an Authorized Kia Dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. Use only th ...

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    Chrome parts
    Clean chrome parts regularly with a nonabrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. ...

    Parking brake break-in
    Break in the parking brake shoes whenever the stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the best ...

    Skidding
    There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: ○ Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. ○ Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or ...