Kia Sportage: Replacing vanity mirror lamp (Bulb type)
WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lamp assembly from interior.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Install the lamp assembly to interior.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing glove box lamp (Bulb type)
WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lamp assembly from interior.
- Remove the cover from the lamp
assembly.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Install the cover to the lamp assembly.
- Install the lamp assembly to interior.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing luggage lamp (Bulb type)
WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lamp assembly from interior.
- Remove the cover from the lamp
assembly.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Install the cover to the lamp assembly.
- Install the lamp assembly to interior.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing lights (LED type)
If the LED lamp does not operate, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
Kia dealer. The LED lamp cannot be
replaced as a single component because
it is an integrated unit. The LED lamp has
to be replaced with the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the LED lamp, for it may damage
related parts of the vehicle.
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Use the information in the following sections
to keep the exterior and interior of
your vehicle clean.
Exterior care
Use the information in the following sections
to maintain the exterior of your
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
instruction
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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 spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If t
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
A tilt and telescopic steering wheel
allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it to
give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be positioned
so that it is comfortable for yo