Engine compartment
1. Engine Coolant Reservoir ....................7-
2. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir .........7
3. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir*...........7-
4. Radiator Cap....................................6-/7-
5. Engine Oil Filler Cap ............................7-
6. Engine Oil Dipstick ...............................7-
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir...........................7-
8. Air Cleaner ...........................................7-
9. Fuse Box ..............................................7-
10. Negative Battery Terminal..............6-/7-
11. Positive Battery Terminal................6-/7-
* if equipped
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
See also:
Introduction
Let's be clear right up front: The 2010 Kia Sportage is a good little
crossover SUV. The only problem is that the hyper-competitive compact crossover
segment is one of those places where being goo ...
Brakes and clutch
Checking brake/clutch fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the res ...
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few
minute ...


