Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 Engine Compartment And Maintenance Services

The engine compartment of the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV is very well thought out. It’s here that cutting-edge technology and careful engineering come together to redefine what it means to be an excellent car. As we delve deeper into this complex area of mechanics, we begin a journey that not only reveals how a plug-in hybrid powertrain works, combining an internal combustion engine and an electric motor but also stresses how important it is to get regular maintenance to keep the vehicle running well and reliably. The 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV is dedicated to both environmentally friendly transportation and the best driving experiences possible. Its engine compartment is both a testament to its innovative design and a reminder of the care that needs to be taken to make sure it lasts and works at its best, setting the stage for an amazing driving journey into the future.

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Engine compartment

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi HEV

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi PHEV

* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3.  Air cleaner
4. Engine oil filler cap
5.  Engine oil dipstick
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7. Fuse box
8.  Inverter coolant reservoir
9. Electric Control Unit (ECU)

Maintenance services

You should exercise the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury to yourself whenever performing any maintenance or inspection procedures.
Should you have any doubts concerning the inspection or servicing of your vehicle, have an authorized Kia dealer per-form this work. An authorized Kia dealer has factory-trained technicians and genuine Kia parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see an authorized Kia dealer. Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient servicing may result in operational problems with your vehicle that could lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or personal injury.

Owner’s responsibility

NOTICE
Maintenance Service and Record Retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance service charts shown on the following pages. You need this information to establish your compliance with the servicing and maintenance requirements of your vehicle warranties.  Detailed warranty information is provided in your Warranty & Consumer Information manual. Repairs and adjustments required as a result of improper maintenance or a lack of required maintenance are not covered. Have your vehicle maintained and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer. Authorized Kia dealers meet Kia’s high service quality standards and receive technical support from Kia in order to provide you with a high level of service satisfaction.

NOTICE
NHTSA Safety Corrosion Alert
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a general warning to all vehicle owners of all brands regarding the risks associated with vehicle underbody corrosion. From your initial purchase, take the following steps to prevent unsafe corrosion damage to your vehicle:

• Wash the undercarriage of your vehicle regularly during the winter and whenever your vehicle has been exposed to such salts or chemicals.
•  Do a thorough washing of the under-carriage at the end of the winter.
•  Use professional service technicians or governmental inspection stations to annually inspect for corrosion.
•  Immediately seek an inspection of your vehicle if you become visually aware of corrosion flaking or scaling or if you become aware of a change in vehicle performance, such as soft or spongy brakes, fluids leaking, impairment of directional control, suspension noises or rattling metal straps.
•  NHTSA further advises that after a vehicle is 7 years old, it is essential that you take these indicated maintenance steps to ensure that you protect yourself from unsafe corrosion conditions.

Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section, several procedures can be done only by an authorized Kia dealer with special tools.

NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For details, read the separate Warranty & Consumer Information manual provided with the vehicle. If you’re unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING
Maintenance work
Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing while working under the hood of your vehicle with the engine running. These items can become entangled in moving parts, if you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain that you remove all jewellery (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near cooling fans.

WARNING
Touching metal parts
Do not touch metal parts (including strut bars) while the vehicle is operating or hot. Doing so could result in serious bodily injury. Turn the vehicle off and wait until the metal parts cool down to perform maintenance work on the vehicle.

Owner maintenance

The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible. These owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.

Owner maintenance schedule

When you stop for fuel:

• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
•  Check the windshield washer fluid level.
•  Look for low or under-inflated tires.
• Check if the front of the radiator and condenser are clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or insects etc. If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condition, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING
Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your engine coolant level when the engine is hot. Scalding hot cool-ant and steam may blow out under pressure.

While operating your vehicle:

• Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
•  Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in its straight-ahead position.
•  Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when travelling on smooth, level road.
•  When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake pedal travel or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
•  If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occurs, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer.
•  Check the transmission P (Park) function.
•  Check the parking brake.
•  Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system during or after use is normal).

At least monthly:

• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
•  Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn signals and hazard warning flashers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare (if provided) for tires that are worn, show uneven wear, or are damaged.
• Check for loose wheel lug nuts.

At least once every 6 months:

• 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 headlamp alignment.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
•  Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.

At least once a year:

• Clean the body and door drain holes.
• 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 transmission linkage and controls.
•  Clean the battery and terminals.
•  Check the brake fluid level.
• Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear.

Scheduled maintenance service

Scheduled maintenance service precaution

Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.

• Repeated driving short distances of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
•  Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
•  Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravelled or salt-spread roads
•  Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
•  Driving in heavy dust condition
• Driving in heavy traffic area
•  Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
•  Using for towing or camping and driving with loading on the roof
•  Driving as a patrol car, taxi, or other commercial use of vehicle towing
•  Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.
•  Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
  If your vehicle is operated in any of the prior listed conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently, using the severe usage maintenance schedule instead of the normal usage maintenance schedule.

NOTICE
The vehicle may be equipped with the Oil Life Management System that predicts engine oil life based on the driver’s driving history and alerts the driver to change engine oil.

• If the deterioration of the engine oil increases depending on the driver’s driving severity, the remaining oil life alert appears on the instrument cluster before the normal engine oil replacement interval. Have the engine oil and filter be changed by an authorized Kia dealer.
• Oil Life Management System when the recommended engine oil is used. So, if recommended engine oil is not used, replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under severe usage conditions. Also, check the amount of engine oil regularly as this system assumes that the engine oil is being filled normally.
•  Always reset the remaining engine oil  life whenever the engine oil is changed. Otherwise, the Oil Life Management System will not be correct.
• If there is no alert until the maximum maintenance interval, have the vehicle be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE
After 10 years or 100,000 miles
(150,000 km), we recommend to use a severe maintenance schedule.

Normal maintenance schedule
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and date are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

• I: Inspect and adjust, correct, clean, or replace if necessary.
• R: Replace or change.

Normal Maintenance Schedule

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

Miles x 1,000

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

Km x 1,000

13

26

39

52

65

78

91

104

117

130

143

156

Tire rotation

Rotate every 8,000 miles (13,000 km)

Fuel additives*1

Add every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months

Engine oil and engine oil filter*2

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi HEV/PHEV

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Climate control air filter

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Air cleaner filter (Engine)

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

R

Brake fluid

Inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 48 months

Spark plugs

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi HEV/PHEV

Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km)

Coolant (Engine) *3

At first, replace at 120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 120 months After that, replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months

Coolant (Inverter)

HEV*4

At first, replace at 120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 120 months After that, replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months

PHEV*5

Replace every 32,000 miles (52,000 km) or 36 months

Air conditioner refrigerant

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner compressor

Battery condition

Brake discs and pads

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Suspension ball joints

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Exhaust system

Intercooler in/out hose, air intake hose

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi HEV/PHEV

I

–

I

–

I

–

I

–

I

–

I

–

Drive shaft and boots

–

I

–

I

–

I

–

I

–

I

–

I

Propeller shaft (AWD)

Fuel tank and fuel cap

Fuel tank air filter

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Cooling system

–

–

–

I

–

I

–

I

–

I

–

I

Normal Maintenance Schedule
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months		12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120	132	144
Miles x 1,000		8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96
Km x 1,000		13	26	39	52	65	78	91	104	117	130	143	156
HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt*6		Inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months Replace every 64,000 miles (104,000 km) or 48 months
Differential oil (rear) (AWD)*7		Inspect every 40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 48 months
Transfer case oil (AWD)*8
Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*9	Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi HEV/PHEV	No service required

1. *Fuel additives
   Kia recommends that you use Tier 1 unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 95/AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher.
   For customers who do not use good quality gasoline including fuel additives regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, one bottle of additives should be added to the fuel tank at every 8,000 miles
   (13,000 km).
   Additives are available from an authorized Kia dealer. Do not mix with other additives.
2. * Engine oil and engine oil filter
   As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should be checked on regular basis.
   The engine oil change interval for nor-mal operating conditions is based on the use of the recommended engine specification. If the recommended engine oil specification is not used, then replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under severe operating conditions.
3. * Coolant (Engine)
   When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
4. * Coolant (HEV Inverter)
   When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
5. *Coolant (PHEV Inverter)
   Have the coolant replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
6. *HSG (Hybrid Starter & Genera-tor) belt
   Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation and replace if necessary.
7. *Differential oil (rear) (AWD)
   If the vehicle has been submerged in water or in a flooded area, the fluids should be changed as a precaution.
8. * Transfer case oil (AWD)
   If the vehicle has been submerged in water or in a flooded area, the fluids should be changed as a precaution.
9. *Automatic transmission (AT) fluid
   If the vehicle has been submerged in water or in a flooded area, the fluids should be changed as a precaution.
   Fuel filter (Gasoline engine)
   The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
   • If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.

Maintenance under severe usage conditions

• I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
• R: Replace or change.

MAINTENANCE ITEM	MAINTENANCE OPERATION	MAINTENANCE INTERVALS	DRIVING CONDITION
Engine oil and engine oil filter	R	Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months	G, J, K
HSG (Hybrid Starter and generator) belt	R	Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months	B, C, D, E, I, K
	I	Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Spark plugs	R	More frequently	A, B, F, G, H, I, K
Air cleaner filter	R	More frequently	C, E
Climate control air filter	R	More frequently	C, E, G
Automatic transmission (AT) fluid	R	Every 56,000 miles (91,000 km)	A, C, F, G, H, I, J, K
Differential oil (rear) (AWD)	R	Every 72,000 miles (117,000 km)	C, E, G, H, I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD)	R	Every 72,000 miles (117,000 km)	C, E, G, H, I, J
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots	I	More frequently	C, D, E, F, G, H, I
Suspension ball joints	I	More frequently	C, D, E, G, H, I
Brake discs, pads and callipers	I	More frequently	C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K
Drive shaft and boots	I	More frequently	C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Propeller shaft (AWD)	I	More frequently	C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J

Severe driving conditions

• A: Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature.
• B: Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.
• C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravelled or salts read roads.
• D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E: Driving in heavy dust conditions.
• F: Driving in heavy traffic area.
• G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.
• H: Using for towing or camping and driving with loading on the roof
• I: Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
• J: Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
• K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.

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