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 numberEmergency Door Release. Soft Closing Door
Emergency Door Release
If you are inside your vehicle and unable to
use the electronic door system, you can
open the driver door using the emergency
door release switch in the map pocket.
Soft Clo ...
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance between yo ...