Maintenance
Maintenance services
Maintenance schedule
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Owner maintenance
Engine compartment
Engine oil and oil filter
Engine cooling system
Brakes and clutch
Parking brake
Power steering
Automatic transaxle
Rear differential (4WD)
Transfer case (4WD)
Lubricants and fluids
Air cleaner
Climate control air filter
Wiper blades
Battery
Tires and wheels
Exterior care
Interior care
See also:
Gauges
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the forward
speed of the vehicle.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approximate
number of engine revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Use the tachometer to ...
Powertrains and Performance
The 2010 Kia Sportage can be had with one of two engines and a choice of
front- or all-wheel drive. LX base models get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that
puts out 140 hp and 136 pound-feet of torque. ...
Power steering
Checking the power steering
fluid level
With the vehicle on level ground,
check the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir periodically. The
fluid should be between MAX and
MIN marks on t ...