Kia Sportage: What to do in an emergency
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When an emergency situation occurs
while driving or when you park by the
edge of the roadway, you must alert
approaching or passing vehicles to be
careful as they pass. For this, you should
use t
When the vehicle will not start because
of low battery power, you may need to
jump start the vehicle.
Jump-starting
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
Jump-st
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss of
power, or hear a loud pinging or knocking,
the engine will probably be too hot.
If this happens, you should:
Pull of
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is the number used in registering your
vehicle and in all legal matters pertaining
to its ownership, etc.
VIN cover (if equipped)
The number is punched on the floor
under the front right side seat. To check
the number, open the cover.
VIN label
Liftgate
WARNING
Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the liftgate open, you
will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into
your vehicle which can cause serious
injury or death to vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the liftgate open,
keep the air vents and all windows open
so that additional ou