Kia Sportage: Good driving practices
- Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
- Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
- Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into
R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
- Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxle in
P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
- Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly depressing
and releasing the accelerator pedal.
The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. Even if the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the key also cannot
be removed.
If your vehicle is equi ...
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and re ...
Other Information:
Front Disc Brake: Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~107.9 N.m (9.0 ~11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~79.6 lb-ft)
2.
Loosen the hose eyebolt (B) and caliper mounting bolts (C), then ...
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS): Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2.
Measure the output voltage of the MAPS at idle and IG ON.
Specification: Refer to "Specification"
Removal
1.
Tur ...