Kia Sportage: Before startingFor safe operation, be sure you are familiar with your vehicle and its equipment.
WARNING - Check surrounding
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for people, especially children, before putting a vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING - Driving while intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated. Drinking and driving is dangerous. Even a small amount of alcohol will affect your reflexes, perceptions and judgment. Driving while under the influence of drugs including certain prescription drugs is as dangerous as or more dangerous than driving drunk.
WARNING - Loose object
Securely store items in your vehicle. When you make a sudden stop or turn the steering wheel rapidly, loose objects may drop on the floor and it could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals, possibly causing an accident.
WARNING - Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop the vehicle with the engine on, be careful not to depress the accelerator pedal for a long period of time. It may overheat the engine or exhaust system and cause a fire.
Necessary inspections
Key positionsRoller blind
The roller blinds are installed inside of the sunroof and glass roof.
Open or close the roller blind manually using the handle (1) when you need to.
Before opening or closing the sunroof, open the ...
SS-B Solenoid Valve(ON/OFF): Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Remove the air duct (A).
3.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(1)
Disconnect the breather hose (A) and brake booster intensifier hose.
(2)
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