Kia Sportage: Washer fluid
Checking the washer fluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.

- Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if necessary.
Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold climates
to prevent freezing.
WARNING
Washer fluid
- Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze
in the washer fluid reservoir.
- Radiator coolant can severely obscure
visibility when sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint and body
trim.
- Windshield Washer fluid agents contain
some amounts of alcohol and can
be flammable under certain circumstances.
Do not allow sparks or flame
to contact the washer fluid or the
washer fluid reservoir. Damage to the
vehicle or occupants could occur.
- Windshield washer fluid is poisonous
to humans and animals. Do not drink
and avoid contacting windshield
washer fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.
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Replacing air cleaner filter
Operation
Pull up the lever (1) on the air cleaner
cover and release the lock.
Rotate the fixed lever on the filter and
loosen the lock.
Repla
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should be
replaced according to the maintenance
schedule. If the vehicle is operated in
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads for a
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Paddle shifter (if equipped)
The paddle shift function is available
when the shift lever is in the D (Drive)
position or the manual mode.
With the shift lever in the D position
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear and the system
changes f r om automatic mod
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Use a good quality gauge to check
tire pressure. You cannot tell if your
tires are properly inflated simply by
looking at them. Radial tires may
look properly inflated even when
they're underinflated.
Check the tire's inflation pressure
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