2010 KIA Sportage Oil pan

Driving tips
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Maintenance when trailer tow-
ing
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trail-
er. Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil, auto-
matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant
and cooling system fluid. Brake con-
dition is another important item to
frequently check. Each item is cov-
ered in this manual, and the Index
will help you find them quickly. If
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to
review these sections before you
start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your
trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte-
nance schedule that accompanied
your trailer and check it periodically.
Preferably, conduct the check at the
start of each day’s driving. Most
importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts
should be tight.
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NOTICE
• Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur in
hot days or during uphill driving.
If the coolant gauge indicates
over-heating, switch off the A/C
and stop the vehicle in a safe area
to cool down the engine.
• When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.
• If your vehicle is not equipped with the air conditioner, you
should install a condenser fan to
improve engine performance
when towing a trailer.
OVERLOADING
CAUTION - Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) and the gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR) for yourvehicle are on the manufactur-er's label attached to the dri-ver's door. Exceeding these rat-ings can cause an accident orvehicle damage. You can calcu-late the weight of your load byweighing the items (and people)before putting them in the vehi-cle. Be careful not to overloadyour vehicle.

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In case of an emergency
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Description Fuse rating Protected component
TAIL RH10A Taillight (right)
RR HTR 30A Rear defroster
HAZARD 15A Hazard warning light
SAFETY P/WDW 15A Safety power window
HTD MIRR 10A Outside rearview mirror defroster
TAIL LH 10A Taillight (left)
ECU (B+) 10A TCU, Immobilizer
P/OUTLET.RR 15A Power outlet (rear)
RR FOG 10A Rear fog lamp
RR WIPER 15A Rear wiper
F/MIRROR 10A
Folding the outside rearview mirror
START10AIgnition lock/inhibitor switch,
Theft-alarm system
AV 10A Audio
P/OUTLET.FR 15A Power outlet (front)
OBD II 10A OBD II, Diagonosis
S/HTR 20A Seat warmer
SPARE 15A Spare fuse
C/LIGHTER 15A Cigar lighter
AUDIO 10AETACS, Audio, Door lock,
Electric remote control mirror
ROOM LP 10ACluster, ETACS, A/C, Clock,
Room lamp
S/ROOF & D/LOCK 20A Sunroof, Door lock
A/CON 10A Air conditioner
IGN 10A Fuel filter heater, Headlight
P/WDW-1 30A Power window (left)
Description Fuse rating Protected component
P/WDW-230A Power window (right)
SPARE 10A Spare fuse
IG COIL 20A Ignition coil
T/SIG 15A Turn signal light
A/BAG IND 10A Cluster
CLUSTER 10A Cluster
SPARE FUSE 15A Spare fuse
SPARE FUSE 10A Spare fuse
B/UP 10A Back-up light
A/BAG 15A Airbag
ABS 10A Anti-lock brake system
ECU 10A ESC, Immobilizer
SPARE FUSE 30A Spare fuse
SPARE FUSE 20A Spare fuse
P/CONN 30A Power connector fuse
SHUNT CONN - Shunt connector
Driver side panel

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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan. 4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
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2.0L Gasoline Engine
2.7L Gasoline Engine
WARNING - Radiator
hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.

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LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
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 neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Body lubrication
All moving points of the body, such
as door hinges, hood hinges, and
locks, should be lubricated each time
the engine oil is changed. Use a non-
freezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is
released.
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WARNING - Coolant
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 flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
it's occupants could occur.
Windshield washer fluid is poisonous to humans and ani-
mals. Do not drink and avoid
contacting windshield washer
fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.