tow KIA SPORTAGE 2020 Repair Manual

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Maintenance
Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles)in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freez-
ing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in heavy dust conditions
F - Driving in heavy traffic areas
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Drive shafts and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Rear differential oil (AWD)REvery 120,000 km (72,000 miles)C, E, G, H, I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD)REvery 120,000 km (72,000 miles)C, E, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E, G
Propeller shaftIMore frequentlyC, E

Maintenance
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Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles)
in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freez-
ing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in heavy dust condition
F - Driving in heavy traffic area
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Drive shafts and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Rear differential oil (AWD)REvery 120,000 km (75,000 miles)C, E, G, H, I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD)REvery 120,000 km (75,000 miles)C, E, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filterRMore frequentlyC, E, G
Propeller shaftIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F,G, H, I, J

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Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year: at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate.Checking the coolant level Turn the engine off and wait until itcools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the cool-
ing system.
When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on
the cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning counterclockwise
to remove it.
Even if the engine is not operating, do not remove the radiator cap or
the drain plug while the engine and
radiator are hot. Hot coolant and
steam may still blow out under
pressure, causing serious injury.
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so
might lead to cooling system
and engine damage and could
result in serious bodily injury
from escaping hot coolant or
steam.

Index
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Tire maintenance ........................................................7-51
Tire pressure................................................................7-47
Tire replacement ........................................................7-50
Tire rotation ..............................................................7-48
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-51
Tire traction ................................................................7-51
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-49
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-51
Towing ........................................................................\
..6-33 Emergency towing ......................................................6-35
Removable towing hook ............................................6-34
Towing service ............................................................6-33
Trailer Towing..............................................................5-152 Driving with a trailer ................................................5-154
Hitches ......................................................................5-\
153
If you do decide to pull a trailer ..............................5-158
Maintenance when trailer towing ............................5-157
Safety chains ............................................................5-153
Trailer brakes ............................................................5-153
Trip modes (Trip computer) ..........................................4-94 Fuel economy ..............................................................4-94
Trip modes ..................................................................4-94
Warning messages ......................................................4-97
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-6
Vehicle certification label ..............................................8-11 Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-7
Vehicle handling instructions ..........................................1-5
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................8-11
Vehicle load limit ........................................................5-160
Certification label......................................................5-164
Tire and loading information label ..........................5-160
Vehicle modifications ......................................................1-5
Vehicle weight ............................................................5-165
Warning and indicator lights........................................4-104 Indicator lights ..........................................................4-112
Warning lights ..........................................................4-104
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-34 Checking the washer fluid level..................................7-34
Welcome system ..........................................................4-142 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function......................4-142
Interior light ..............................................................4-142
Pocket lamp ..............................................................4-142
Windows ........................................................................\
4-41 Power windows ..........................................................4-42
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-166 Automatic climate control system ............................4-167
Defogging logic ........................................................4-168
Manual climate control system ................................4-166
Winter driving ..............................................................5-149 Carry emergency equipment ....................................5-151
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