Kia Sportage: General Information

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

 Repair procedures

 Replacement Problems And Replacement Parts: Replacement Of ECM And SMARTRA In case of a defective ECM, the unit has to be replaced with a "virgin" or "neutral" ECM. All keys have to be taught to the new ECM. Keys, which are not taught to the ECM, are invalid for the

 Driving on grades

Reduce the speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer operate efficiently. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45