Table Of Contents - Kia 2000 Sportage Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents4
Introduction5
Vehicle Handling Instructions7
Vehicle Break-In Process7
Your Vehicle At A Glance8
Interior And Exterior Overview9
Instrument Panel Overview10
Knowing Your Vehicle11
Keys13
Door Locks14
Automatic Door Locks14
Operating Door Locks - With Key14
Operating Door Locks - Without Key15
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle15
Rear Door Child Safety Lock16
Windows17
Power Windows17
Driver's Door Power Window Controls18
Power Window Lock Switch Feature18
Driver's Door Power Window Controls (2-Door)19
Passenger Doors Power Window Controls19
Front Seat21
Front Seat Adjustment21
Moving The Front Seat Forward And Backward21
Adjusting The Front Seatback Recliner22
Lumbar Support24
Headrest24
Rear Seat25
Folding Rear Seat26
Safety Belts29
Adjusting The Rear Seatback Recliner29
Safety Belt Restraint System29
Safety Belt Warning Light And Chime33
Front Lamp/Shoulder Belt33
To Unfasten The Front Lap/Shoulder Belt34
Rear Safety Belt35
Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt36
To Fasten The Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt36
To Unfasten37
To Fasten The Rear Lap Belt37
To Unfasten The Rear Lap Belt38
Proper Use And Care Of The Safety Belt System39
Restraint Of Pregnant Women40
Restraint Of Infants And Small Children40
Restraint Of Large Children41
Child Restraint Anchor Position42
Child Restraint Anchor Fitting43
Anchor Installation43
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System45
What Your Air Bag System Does45
What Your Air Bag System Does Not Do46
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go Off In A Collision?46
The Importance Of Using Safety Belts46
Air Bag System Components47
How The Driver's Air Bags Work49
Special Information About The Passenger Air Bag51
Air Bag Warning Light53
Supplemental Restraint System Service54
Rear Hatch55
Opening The Rear Hatch Without Spare Tire Carrier55
To Open The Rear Hatch58
Hood59
Opening The Hod59
Closing The Hood60
Fuel Filler Lid61
Remote Fuel Filler Lid Release61
Manual Fuel Filler Lid Release61
Steering Wheel63
Horn63
Tilt Steering64
Mirrors64
Outside Rearview Mirror64
Outside Rearview Mirror Electric Remote Control65
Interior Lights66
Day/Night Rearview Mirror66
Dome Light66
Cup Holder67
Rear Cargo Area Light67
Front Cup Holder67
Console Storage Compartment69
Rear Cup Holder69
Driving Your Vehicle72
Ignition Switch74
Ignition Switch Positions74
Lock74
Acc74
Start75
Starting The Engine76
Manual Transmission76
Automatic Transmission76
If The Engine Fails To Start When The Engine Is Cold76
Manual Transmission Operation78
Recommended Shift Speeds80
Downshifting80
Automatic Transmission Operation82
Transmnission Ranges83
P (Park)83
R (Reverse)84
N (Neutral)84
D (Drive)84
Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start85
Hold Mode86
Power/Economy Mode87
Upshift Patterns With Hold Engaged87
Hold Indicator Light87
Economy Mode88
Power Mode88
Shift Lock System88
Shift-Lock Override89
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd)91
Transfer Lever92
Manual Transmission Four-Wheel Drive Lever92
Automatic Locking Hubs95
To Lock The Hubs95
To Unlock The Hubs95
For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation96
Brake System98
Power Brakes98
In The Event Of Brake Failure98
Disc Brake Wear Indicators99
Rear Drum Brakes100
Parking Brake101
Parking On Curbed Streets103
Anti-Lock Brake System103
Power Steering106
Cruise Control107
To Set Cruise Control Speed108
To Cancel Cruise Control109
To Turn Cruise Control Off109
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed110
To Temporarily Accelerate With The Cruise Control On110
To Decrease The Cruising Speed111
To Resume Cruising Speed At More Than 40 Km/H111
Low Fuel Level Warning112
Door Ajar Warning112
Headlight High Beam Indicator112
Shift Pattern Indicators112
Lighting113
Air Bag Warning113
Key Reminder Warning Chime113
Lights On Warning Chime113
Parking Position114
Headlight Position114
High-Beam Operation114
Flashing Headlights115
Turn Signals115
Daytime Running Lights116
Wipers And Washers116
Lane Change Signals116
Windshield Wipers116
Varialbe Intermittent Wipers117
One-Touch Wipers117
Windshield Washers118
Without Intermittent Switch119
Rear Window Defroster120
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch120
Hazard Warning Flasher121
Interior Features122
Digital Clock122
Cigarette Lighter123
Hour H123
Minute M123
Reset123
Ashtrays124
Front Ashtray124
Rear Ashtray125
Glove Box126
Door Pocket126
Sunvisors127
Vanity Mirror127
Climate Control System128
Temperature Control Knob129
Air Intake Control Button129
Recirculated Air Position129
Outside Air Position129
Fan Speed Control Knob130
Mode Selection Knob130
Face Position130
Face-Floor Position130
Floor Position131
Floor-Defrost Position131
Defrost Position131
Air Conditioning Switch131
System Operation132
Ventilation132
Heating132
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging133
Air Conditioning134
Air Conditioning System Operating Tips135
Recreational Towing Guidelines136
General Precautions136
Recommended Towing Procedures136
Theft Deterrent System137
Towing Parameters For Option137
Driving Tips138
Fuel Requirements139
Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol139
Emission Control System140
Vehicle Modifications140
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions140
Before Driving141
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters141
Necessary Inspections142
Before Starting142
Drunk Driving142
Drugs And Driving142
Suggestions For Economical Operation143
Special Driving Conditions144
Hazardous Driving Conditions144
Rocking The Vehicle145
Driving At Night146
Driving In The Rain146
Winter Driving147
Snow Tires147
Tire Chains148
Chain Installation148
Driving In Flooded Areas149
On-Pavement Driving Tips149
Rollover Warning Label150
Using Four-Wheel Drive151
Driving On Snow-Or Ice Covered Roads151
Driving In Sand Or Mud151
Driving On A Hill152
Crossing A Ditch152
Tight Corner Brake Effect152
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle153
Before You Go Off-Roading154
Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving154
Traveling To Remote Areas155
Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving156
Scanning The Terrain157
Surface Conditions157
Surface Obstacles157
Driving On Off-Road Hills158
Approaching A Hill159
Driving Uphill160
Stalling While Driving Uphill161
Stalled On A Steep Hill162
Driving Downhill163
Stalling Downhill164
Driving Across An Incline165
If Your Vehicle Slides Downhill166
Stalling While Crossing An Incline166
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice167
Driving In Water168
After Off-Road Driving169
Trailer Towing170
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer171
Weight Of The Trailer171
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue172
Hitches173
Safety Chains173
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires173
Trailer Brakes174
Driving With A Trailer174
Following Distance175
Passing175
Backing Up175
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer175
Driving On Grades176
Parking On Hills176
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill177
Overloading178
Label Information178
Maintenance When Trailer Towing178
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)179
Vehicle Certification Label179
Frame Vehicle Identification Number180
Chassis Number180
Vehicle Emission Control Information/Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram181
Tire Information Label181
In Case Of An Emergency182
Road Warning183
Overheating183
Emergency Starting185
Jump Starting185
Jump Starting Procedure185
Connecting Jumper Cables186
Push Starting187
Electrical Circuit Protection188
Fuses188
Fuse Replacement189
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description192
Driver's Side Kick Panel193
Engine Compartment193
Towing194
Towing With A Vehicle Other Than A Tow Truck195
If You Have A Flat Tire199
Storing The Spare Tire, Jack And Tools199
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack199
Inside-Mounted Spare Tire199
Outside-Mounted Spare Tire200
Changing Tires202
Jacking Instructions202
Tire Replacement203
Maintenance208
Maintenance Services210
Owner's Responsibility210
Scheduled Maintenance Service211
Normal Maintenance212
Severe Maintenance216
Owner Maintenance220
When Refueling220
Owner Maintenance Schedule220
Owner Maintenance Precautions221
Engine Oil And Oil Filter223
Checking The Engine Oil Level223
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter224
Engine Cooling System225
Oil Capacity225
Checking The Coolant Level226
Changing Coolant227
Brakes And Clutch229
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level229
Checking The Parking Brake230
Checking The Power Steering Fluid Level230
Checking The Manual Transmission Oil Level231
Fill/Check Plug232
Changing The Manual Transmission Iol233
Checking The Automatic Transmission Fluid Level233
Changing The Automatic Transmission Fluid235
Lubricants And Fluids236
Checking The Front Washer Fluid Level236
Checking The Rear Washer Fliud Level237
Air Cleaner238
Body Lubrication238
Element Replacement238
Wiper Blades240
Wiper Blade Maintenance240
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement240
Battery243
Battery Recharging244
Tires And Wheels246
Tire Care246
Inflation Pressures246
Tire Rotation247
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance249
Wheel Replacement250
Tire Size Designation251
Wheel Size Designation251
Tire Speed Ratings252
Uniform Tire Quality Grading252
Tread Wear252
Traction253
Temperature253
Bulb Replacement254
Headlight Replacement254
Turn Signal And Parking Light Replacement256
Dome Light Replacement258
Rear Cargo Area Light Replacement259
Center High-Mounted Stoplight Replacement261
License Plate Light Replacement263
Rear Light Replacement266
Lubricant Specifications269
Recommended Lubricants269
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number271
Temperature Range For Sae Viscosity Numbers271
Exterior Care272
Exterior General Caution272
Finish Maintenance272
Washing272
Waxing273
Finish Damage Repair273
Bright-Metal Maintenance274
Underdoby Maintenance274
Interior Care275
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance275
Interior General Precautions275
Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim275
Fabric276
Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing276
Cleaning The Interior Window Glass276
Specifications277
Dimensions278
Weight278
Air Conditioner278
Tires279
Light Bulbs279
Capacities280
Gear Ratio281
Transfer Case281
Index282