I have a 2005 Kia sportage 4 x 4 - diesel. 60k + on the clock. The emmision control systm warning light came on. I need to drive about 300 miles before I can get it fixed, will this cause any serious damage? Thanks Al

2016 only 2000 kms
under warranty .cant take it just anywhere

book it into the local kia service division

You'll need someone with a code reader - scanner.
Most auto parts stores in the USA will scan for free in hopes of selling you a part.

Well Im hoping that by telling you to check your cruise control wiring and vacuum routing for broken, unplugged wires or vacuum hoses you just might find that a simple vacuum line is in need of attention. good luck

2005 Kia SPORTAGE Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V120000 Auto Recall Date: 03/29/2005
Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 7619
2005 KIA SPORTAGE Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
Defect Consequence:
BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC., SC-044

If you have a four wheel drive Sportage, you will destroy your transmission by towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the road and the engine not running. The problem is that the wheels will spin the transmission, causing wear on it since there is no transmission oil flowing while the vehicle engine is not running. You can, however, remove the rear driveshaft from the Sportage and that will allow you to safely use a tow dolly, since the rear wheels will be free spinning.

SOUND LIKE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THE ALTERNATOR ON LOWER SIDE OF THE ENGINE.IF INNER FENDER SPLASH SHIELD MISSING WHEN DRIVING ON WET ROADS WATER WILL GET THROWN THROUGH INNER FENDER WELLS FROM CAR TIRES IF SPLASH SHIELD NOT IN PLACE WATER CAN SHORT ALTERNATOR OUT AND GET THE IGNITIONS COMPONENTS WET CAUSING ENGINE PROBLEMS.IF A AUTO ZONE OR ADVANCE AUTO PARTS STORE NEAR BY GET THEM TO SCAN CAR THEY WILL DO IT FREE TO SEE WHAT CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.

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No I beleive that the recommended interval is 60,000 miles.

I have a 1997 kia sportage I just bought and I have no dash lights how do I fix this problem ???

Check with your DMV regulations, different states allow different things. You would need to have a towing cable to hook up to it so that the lights in the rear would work with your RV.
I would suggest getting a tower for the vehicle that would keep the front two tires off the ground so that your odometer doesn't rack up miles.
Let me know if this helps.