2015 KIA Sportage washer fluid

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Engine coolant reservoir ..................7-21
2. Engine oil filler cap ..........................7-18
3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ............7-22
4. Positive battery terminal ..................7-29
5. Negative battery terminal ................7-29
6. Fuse box ..........................................7-46
7. Air cleaner ........................................7-24
8. Engine oil dipstick ............................7-18
9. Radiator cap ....................................7-21
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ..7-23
* if equipped
OSL074101N/OSL071001N
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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GDI engine
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■ T-GDI engine

Features of your vehicle
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Shift to "P" or "N" to start the engine
If you try to start the engine with the
shift lever not in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position, the warning illumi-
nates for about 10 seconds on the
LCD display.
You can also start the engine with
the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion, but for your safety start the
engine with the shift lever in the P
(Park) position.
Low washer liquid
This warning light indicates the
washer fluid reservoir is near empty.
Refill the washer fluid as soon as
possible. Align Steering Wheel (left aligned)
If you start the engine when the
wheel is steered to the left at an
angle over 90 degrees, "Align
Steering Wheel" message will
appear on the instrument cluster for
5 seconds after a few seconds of
system check. In this condition, the
warning message will disappear if
the left steered angle comes down to
less than 30 degrees.
Align Steering Wheel (right aligned)
If you start the engine when the
wheel is steered to the right at an
angle over 90 degrees, "Align
Steering Wheel" message will
appear on the instrument cluster for
5 seconds after a few seconds of
system check. In this condition, the
warning message will disappear if
the right steered angle comes down
to less than 30 degrees.Complete
When the steering wheel is aligned
within 30 degrees (left/right) less
than 5 seconds after the "Align
Steering Wheel" message is dis-
played, "Complete" message will
appear for 2 seconds.
Sunroof open
If driver removes the ignition key
(Smart key : turns off the engine) and
opens the driver-side door when the
sunroof is not fully closed, warning
message will appear on the LCD dis-
play. Also, the warning chime sounds
for approximately 7 seconds.

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Features of your vehicle
Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls
the wiping cycle for the proper inter-
val. The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates. When the rain stops,
the wiper stops.
✽ ✽NOTICE- Sensor cover
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the pas-
senger side windshield glass as this
may damage the sensor system.
✽ ✽NOTICE- Winter driving
Always set the auto wiper switch to
the off position in the winter to avoid
auto activation during icy conditions
which may damage the windshield
wipers.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per-
form a self-check of the system. Set
the wiper to OFF position when the
wiper is not in use.
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Front windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
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Rain sensor
CAUTION - Wiper
position
When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF positionto stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set in theAUTO mode while washing thevehicle.
OAM049102N

Features of your vehicle
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If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.
CAUTION- Washer pump
To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.
WARNING- Obscured visibility
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.
CAUTION- Wipers &windshields
To prevent possible damage
to the wipers or windshield,do not operate the wiperswhen the windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gaso-line, kerosene, paint thinner,or other solvents on or nearthem.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.

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Features of your vehicle
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Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to the desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer.
ON - Normal wiper operation
INT - Intermittent wiper operation
(if equipped)
OFF - Wiper is not in operation Push the lever away from you to
spray rear washer fluid and to run the
rear wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.
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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in section 7,
“Maintenance”.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.
WARNING - Distracted
driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the drive should
not be used during vehicle
operation.

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Driving your vehicle
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Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high qual-
ity ethylene glycol coolant in the cool-
ing system. It is the only type of coolant
that should be used because it helps
prevent corrosion in the cooling sys-
tem, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace
or replenish your coolant in accor-
dance with the maintenance schedule
in section 7. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freez-
ing point is sufficient for the tempera-
tures anticipated during the winter.
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Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the
battery and cables as described in
section 7. The level of charge in your
battery can be checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer or a service station.
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Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 8 for recommendations. If you
aren't sure what weight oil you should
use, consult an authorized Kia dealer.
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Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
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To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
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Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint finish.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Normal maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions . . . . 7-12
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-14
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
29
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
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7-32
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44
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Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-46
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Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
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Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
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