2019 KIA SPORTAGE wiper blades

Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood ......................................................4-43
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle) ...4-118
Head lamp (Maintenance) .....................8-77
3. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle) .....................4-123
Front fog lamp (Maintenance) ...............8-77
4. Wheel and tire ................................8-44, 9-4
5. Outside rearview mirror .........................4-65
6. Panorama sunroof .................................4-48
7. Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your vehicle)....................4-125
Front windshield wiper blades
(Maintenance) .......................................8-38
8. Windows ................................................4-38
9. Parking assist system .........................4-112
OQL015001
■ Front view
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Features of your vehicle
Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch
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.
HI : Continuous wipe
LO : Intermittent wipe
OFF : OFF
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.
OQL045465
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 gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, orother solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.

Driving your vehicle
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A heavy rainfall will make it harder
to see and will increase the dis-
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
so slow down.
Keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Replace
your windshield wiper blades when
they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.
If your tires are not in good condi- tion, making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be
sure your tires are in good shape.
Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large pud- dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you
are going to drive before you begin
driving.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pres-
sures will result in overheating and
possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction
or tire failure.
Never exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING- Under/over
inflated tires
Always check the tires for proper
inflation before driving.
Underinflated or overinflated
tires can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
For proper tire pressures, refer to
“Tires and wheels” in chapter 9.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-20
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
41
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-44
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-44
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
56
• Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56\
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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean. Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, do not attempt
to move the wipers manually.
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper malfunc-
tion and failure.
1JBA5122CAUTION - Wiper blades
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.

Index
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Transaxle shift indicator ................................................4-73
Trip A/B ........................................................................\
4-85
Trip computer ................................................................4-83
Trip interruption ............................................................9-13
Trip modes ....................................................................4-83\
Turn By Turn Mode ......................................................4-87
Turn signals..................................................................4-123
USB charger ................................................................4-168
User settings mode ........................................................4-77
Using the Tire Mobility Kit ..........................................7-27
Vanity mirror lamp ......................................................4-131
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement ............................8-88
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle certification label ..............................................9-10
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-6
Vehicle handling instructions ..........................................1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............................9-10
Vehicle load limit ........................................................6-104Tire and loading information label ..........................6-104
Certification label......................................................6-108
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ..........................6-48
Vehicle weight ............................................................6-109 Warning and Indicator lights ........................................4-96
Warning lights ................................................................4-96
Warning Messages ........................................................4-88
Washer fluid ..................................................................8-33
Checking the washer fluid level..................................8-33
Welcome system ..........................................................4-132 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function......................4-132
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................8-47
Wheel replacement ........................................................8-49
Windows ........................................................................\
4-38 Power window lock button ........................................4-41
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-156
Windshield washers ....................................................4-126
Windshield wipers ......................................................4-125
Winter driving ................................................................6-92 Snow tires....................................................................6-92\
Tire chains ..................................................................6-93
Wiper blades ..................................................................8-38 Blade inspection ..........................................................8-38
Blade replacement ......................................................8-39
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-125 Windshield wipers ....................................................4-125
Windshield washers ..................................................4-126
Rear window wiper and washer................................4-127
Wireless smart phone charging system ......................4-169
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