Kia Sportage: 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 minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4.Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.
WARNING - Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the radiator hose when checking or adding the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you.
5.Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be between F and L.
CAUTION - Replacing engine oil
Do not overfill the engine oil. It may damage the engine.
Do not spill engine oil, when adding or changing engine oil. If you drop the engine oil on the engine room, wipe it off immediately.
GDI engine
T-GDI engine
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capacities” in section 8.)
Engine oil
GDI engine
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Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause skin irritation or canc ...
Other Information:
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
Turn the key clockwise to unlock and counterclockwise to lock.
If you lock the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock automatically.
From the driver’s door, turn the key to the ...
Seatback angle
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback recline lever.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the
position you desire.
3. R ...
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