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 ...

Other Information:

Automatic reversal
If an object or part of the body is detected while the sunroof is closing automatically, it will reverse the direction, and then stop. The auto reverse function does not work if a tiny obstacle i ...

ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System: Troubleshooting
Fail-Safe Mode ItemFail-SafeETC MotorThrottle valve stuck at 5°TPSTPS 1 faultECM looks at TPS2TPS 2 faultECM looks at TPS1TPS 1,2 faultThrottle valve stuck at 5°APSAPS 1 faultECM looks at APS 2 ...