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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Your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare tire. This compact spare tire takes
up less space than a regular-size tire.
This tire is smaller than a conventional
tire and is designed for temporary use
only.
You should drive carefully when the
compact spare is in use. The compact
spar
Component Location
Windshield wiper arm & blade
Wiper & washer switch
Windshield washer hose
Windshield wiper motor & linkage
Washer motor (Front)
Washer reservoir
Washer motor (Rear)
Rear washer hose & nozzle
Front wiper relay (
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