KIA Sportage 2009 - Manual (Page 338)

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Maintenance
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AIR CLEANER
Element replacement
Have the air cleaner element
checked and replaced in accordance
with the maintenance schedule.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in excessive
engine wear.
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CAUTION - Engine
Driving without an air cleaner
encourages backfiring, which
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.