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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Components and Components Location
Components
Shift lever knob & boots
assembly
Shift lever assembly
Control cable assembly
Manual control lever (T/M side)
Repair procedures
Removal
Shift Lever Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the center console assembly. (Refer to "
Fuel filler door
The vehicle's fuel filler door must be
opened and closed by hand from outside
the vehicle.
Opening the fuel filler door
To unlock fuel filler door:
Press the unlock button on your smart
key
Press the Central Door unlock button
on armrest trim of driver's door
For best battery service
