Kia Sportage: Maintenance
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Smartstream G2.5 GDi
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Engine coolant reservoir
Brake fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
Engine oil filler c
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be performed
by the owner or an authorized
Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated
to help ensure safe, dependable operation
of
Scheduled maintenance service precaution
Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated
where none of the following conditions
apply. If any of the following conditions
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
NOTE
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a
lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not
remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat.
1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
2. Disconnect
Active air flap system controls the air
flap below the front bumper to cool the
vehicle parts and improve energy efficiency.
Active air flap malfunction
Check Active Air Flap System
The active air flap system may not operate
normally if the air flap is temporarily
opened due to fo