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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Roof rack
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can load cargo on top of your vehicle. ✽ NOTICE If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, be sure not to position cargo onto the roof rack in such a w ...

Blower Motor: Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Connect the battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation. 2. If the blower motor is not operating when voltage is applied, substitute with a known-good blower motor and ...