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
Front pillar trim
Center pillar upper trim
Center pillar lower trim
Luggage side trim
Cowl side trim
Front door scuff trim
Rear door scuff trim
Front step trim
Rear step trim
Cargo screen
Repair procedures
Replace
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer
bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Wax all metal trim to
protect it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar m
For best battery service
