Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993–2004)

First generation JA (1993–2004)

The first-generation Kia Sportage was developed with a Mazda Bongo engineering base platform. It shares many mechanical components such as the engine, transmissions (early versions), and differentials with the Mazda line of vehicles. This was during Kia's alliance with Ford and Mazda, which involved Ford/Mazda providing technology and Kia providing inexpensive manufacturing facilities for Ford.

Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)

After a two-year hiatus, the model-year 2005 Sportage returned, sharing its Elantra-based platform with the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Critics and fans of the original, pre-Hyundai Sportage complain that it ...

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Air conditioning
Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with environmentally friendly R-134a refrigerant. 1.Start the engine. Press the air conditioning button. 2.Set the mode to the position. 3.Set the air int ...

Heating
1.Set the mode to the position. 2.Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position. 3.Set the temperature control to the desired position. 4.Set the fan speed control to the desired ...

Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993–2004)

Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)

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