Kia Sportage: General Information

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

 Risk of burns when parking or stopping vehicle

Vehicle handling instructions Do not park or stop the vehicle near flammable items such as leaves, paper, oil, and tire. Such items placed near the exhaust system can become a fire hazard. When an engine idles at a high speed with the rear side of the vehicle touching the wall, hea

 Caution for the Inspection and Maintenance Test (With Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system)

To prevent the vehicle from misfiring during dynamometer testing, turn the ESC off by pressing the ESC switch. After dynamometer testing is completed, turn the ESC back on by pressing the ESC switch again. 1. Crankcase emission control system The Positive Crankcase Ventilation sy