Kia Sportage: General Information

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Emission Control System / General Information

 Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system

The Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses under the following condition: when driving on a slippery road or when a change in the coefficient of friction between left and right wheels is detected. WARNING Tire/whe

 Rear Stabilizer Bar | Rear Assist Arm

Repair procedures  Replacement 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) CAUTION Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire (A). 2. Loosen the nut and then remove the rear stabiliz