Kia Sportage: Check spark plugs and ignition system

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Winter driving / Check spark plugs and ignition system

Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary

In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. See section 8 for recommendations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you s ...

To keep locks from freezing

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If ...

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Sliding the sunroof
Before opening or closing the sunroof, open the roller blind (refer to the following page for instructions on how to use the roller blind). To open or close the sunroof (manual slide feature), pu ...

Interior light
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running. It may cause battery discharge. WARNING - Interior light Do not use the interior lights when driving in the d ...