2021 KIA SPORTAGE automatic transmission

Maintenance
127
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,00061218243036424854606672788490
Km×1,000102030405060708090100110120130140150
Intercooler, in/out hose,
air intake hoseTheta II 2.0L T-GDIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Cooling system---I-I-I-I-I-I-
Automatic transmission fluidNo check, No service required
Rear differential oil (AWD) *5---I---I---I---
Transfer case oil (AWD) *5---I---I---I---
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tank-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Fuel tank air filter *4-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Turbo Models (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
4: Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched-ule depends on fuel quality.
*
5: Rear differential oil and transfer case oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

Maintenance
147
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Turbo Models
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and engine oil filterTheta II 2.0L T-GDIREvery 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterIMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugs RMore frequentlyA, B, F, G, H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 60,000 miles (100,000 km) A, C, E, F, G, H, I, J
Front brake disc/pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, E, G, H
Rear brake disc/padsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, G, H
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
Lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball jointIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G

Maintenance
187
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,0007.51522.530 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5
Km×1,00012 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Cooling system---I-I-I-I-I-I-
Automatic transmission fluidNo check, No service required
Rear differential oil (AWD) *5---I---I---I---
Transfer case oil (AWD) *5---I---I---I---
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap---I---I---I---
Fuel tank air filter *4---I---I---I---
Fuel lines, hoses and connections---I---I---I---
Parking brake-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Brake fluidIIIRIIIRIIIRIII
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
4: Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched- ule depends on fuel quality.
*
5: Rear differential oil and transfer case oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Non Turbo Models
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and engine oil filterTheta II 2.4L GDIREvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterRMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugs RMore frequentlyA, B, F, G, H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 60,000 miles (96,000 km)A, C, E, F, G, H, I, J
Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotorsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, G, H
Parking brake (Foot Type)IMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G
Suspension ball jointsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G

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Maintenance
Automatic transmission fluid
Automatic transmission fluid should
not be checked under normal usage
conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this chapter.
✽NOTICE
Automatic transmission fluid color
is reddish.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transmission fluid will begin
to look darker.
It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
✽NOTICE- NHTSA SafetyCorrosion Alert
NHTSA has warned all vehicle own-
ers of all brands that they must
maintain their vehicles in a manner
which will prevent brake hose and
brake line failures due to corrosion
when such vehicles are exposed to
winter road salt and related chemi-
cals. While serious corrosion condi-
tions typically only manifest them-
selves as safety issues after 7 years of
vehicle use, the corrosion process
starts immediately and thus under-
body cleaning maintenance must
commence from your vehicle's first
exposure to road salts and chemi-
cals. NHTSA urges vehicle owners to
take the following steps to prevent
corrosion: (Continued)
CAUTION
Use only specified automatic
transmission fluid. The use of anon-specified fluid could resultin a transmission malfunctionand failure. (Refer to"Recommended lubricants andcapacities" in chapter 8.)

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
88
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil *
1*2
(drain and refill)
Recommends Theta II 2.4L GDI5.07 US qt. (4.8L) SAE 5W-20 / API Latest(ILSAC Latest)
Theta II 2.0L T-GDI
5.07 US qt. (4.8L) SAE 5W-30 ACEA A5 or SAE 0W-30 ACEA C2 / API
Latest (ILSAC Latetst)
Automatic transmission
fluid Theta II 2.4L GDI
7.01 US qt. (6.7L)
- ATF SP-IV
• The list of transmission fluid approved by KIA: SK ATF
SP-IV, MICHANG ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV
Theta II 2.0L T-GDI
8.24 US qt. (7.8L) - ATF SP-IV
• The list of transmission fluid approved by KIA: SK ATF
SP-IV, MICHANG ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV
Coolant Theta II 2.4L GDI
8.24 US qt. (7.8L)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling
device)
Theta II 2.0L T-GDI
7.61 US qt. (7.2L)
Brake fluid
0.401 ± 0.021 US qt. (385 ± 20 cc) DOT 3 or DOT 4

Index
2I
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ........3-45Adding equipment to or modifying your airbag-equipped vehicle ................................................3-72
Air bag warning label ................................................3-72
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-48
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-64
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-60
How does the air bag system operate? ......................3-46
Occupant Detection System (ODS) ............................3-52
Side air bag ................................................................3-62
SRS Care ....................................................................3-71\
SRS components and functions ..................................3-49
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-36\
Filter replacement ......................................................7-36
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-7
All Wheel Drive(AWD) ................................................5-23 All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer mode selection ......5-25
For safe all wheel drive operation ..............................5-26
Reducing the risk of a rollover ..................................5-29
Tight corner brake effect ............................................5-24
Appearance care ............................................................7-94 Exterior care ................................................................7-94
Interior care ................................................................7-99
Audio system ..............................................................4-190 Antenna ....................................................................4-19\
0
Aux, USB port ..........................................................4-192 How vehicle radio works ..........................................4-192
Steering wheel audio controls ..................................4-190
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-155 Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-166
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-156
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ........................................4-167
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-165
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-157
System operation ......................................................4-163
Automatic transmission ................................................5-15 Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-15
Good driving practices ................................................5-22
Battery........................................................................\
....7-43 For best battery service ..............................................7-43
Recharging the battery ................................................7-44
Reset items ..................................................................7-45
Before driving ..................................................................5-5 Before entering vehicle ................................................5-5
Before starting ..............................................................5-5
Necessary inspections ..................................................5-5
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) ..........................5-99 System description ......................................................5-99
System setting and activation ..................................5-100
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B

Index
6I
Using the Tire Mobility Kit ........................................6-28
Important safety precautions ..........................................3-2 Air bag hazards ............................................................3-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................3-2
Control your speed ......................................................3-3
Driver distraction ........................................................3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ............................3-3
Restrain all children ....................................................3-2
In case of an emergency while driving ............................6-3 If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ..............6-3
If the engine stalls while driving ..................................6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving ..............................6-3
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-80 Gauges ........................................................................\
4-82
Instrument cluster control ..........................................4-81
LCD display control ..................................................4-81
Transmission shift indicator........................................4-85
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior features............................................................4-176 Air ventilation seat ....................................................4-178
Bottle holder ............................................................4-176
Cargo security screen ................................................4-186
Coat hook ..................................................................4-184
Cup holder ................................................................4-176
Floor mat anchor (s)..................................................\
4-185
Luggage net holder ..................................................4-185
Power outlet ..............................................................4-179
Seat warmer ..............................................................4-177 Sun visor ..................................................................4-178
USB charger ..............................................................4-180
Wireless smart phone charging system ....................4-181
Interior lights ..............................................................4-139 Automatic turn off function ......................................4-139
Glove box lamp ........................................................4-141
Liftgate room lamp ..................................................4-141
Map lamp ..................................................................4-140
Room lamp ................................................................4-139
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-141
Interior overview..............................................................2-4
Key positions ..................................................................5-7 Ignition switch position ................................................5-7
Illuminated ignition switch ..........................................5-7
Starting the engine ........................................................5-9
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) ..........................................5-90 LKA malfunction ........................................................5-95
LKA operation ............................................................5-92
LKA system Function Change....................................5-96
LCD display ..................................................................4-86 LCD modes ................................................................4-86
User settings mode ......................................................4-89
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