Kia Sportage: Battery
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Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any s
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlamps or interior lights were left
on while the
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain the recommended
tire pressures and stay within the
load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehi
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Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the center fascia panel.
(Refer to BE - "Audio")
3. Remove the heater and Ð/С controller (A) after disconnecting the connector
(B).
NOTE
Take care not to damage the hook when removing
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system delivers
engine power to front and rear
wheels for maximum traction.
AWD is useful when extra traction is
required, such as when driving slippery,
muddy, wet, or snow-covered roads.
If the system determines there is a need
for four wheel drive, the engine&
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