Kia Sportage: Recommended lubricants and capacitiesTo help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.

*1 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2 Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*3 If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
MT : Manual transaxle
AT : Automatic transaxle

Air conditioning system
Recommended SAE viscosity numberPassive Occupant Detection System (PODS): Description and Operation
Description
The system is intended to classify the occupancy status of
the front passenger seat in a motor vehicle based upon the measured
force on the bottom seat cushion.
The system also com ...
Auto light position
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights
will turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle.
Never place anything ...