Table Of Contents - Kia Sportage 2001 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
Introduction5
Vehicle Handling Instructions7
Vehicle Break-In Process7
Your Vehicle At A Glance8
Interior And Exterior Overview8
Instrument Panel Overview9
Knowing Your Vehicle10
Keys12
Door Locks13
Operating Door Locks - With Key13
Operating Door Locks - Without Key14
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle14
Rear Door Child Safety Lock15
Windows16
Power Windows16
Driver's Door Power Window Controls17
Power Window Lock Switch Feature17
Passenger Doors Power Window Controls18
Front Seat20
Front Seat Adjustment20
Moving The Front Seat Forward And Backward20
Adjusting The Front Seatback Recliner21
Lumbar Support23
Headrest23
Rear Seat24
Folding Rear Seat25
Safety Belts28
Safety Belt Restraint System28
Safety Belt Warning Light And Chime31
Front Lap/Shoulder Belt32
To Unfasten The Front Lap/Shoulder Belt33
Rear Safety Belts34
To Fasten The Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt35
To Fasten The Rear Lap Belt36
To Unfasten The Rear Lap Belt37
Proper Use And Care Of The Safety Belt System38
Restraint Of Pregnant Women39
Restraint Of Infants And Small Children39
Restraint Of Large Children40
Child Restraint Anchor Position41
Anchor Installation42
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System44
What Your Air Bag System Does44
What Your Air Bag System Does Not Do45
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go Off In A Collision?45
The Importance Of Using Safety Belts45
How The Driver's Air Bags Work48
Special Information About The Passenger Air Bag50
Air Bag Warning Light52
Supplemental Restraint System Service53
Rear Hatch54
Opening The Rear Hatch Without Spare Tire Carrier54
Opening The Rear Hatch With Spare Tire Carrier55
Opening The Rear Hatch57
Hood58
Opening The Hood58
Closing The Hood59
Fuel Filler Lid60
Remote Fuel Filler Lid Release60
Manual Fuel Filler Lid Release60
Steering Wheel62
Horn62
Tilt Steering63
Mirrors63
Outside Rear Mirror63
Outside Rearview Wmirror Electric Remote Control64
Interior Lights65
Day/Night Rearview Mirror65
Dome Light65
Cup Holder66
Rear Cargo Area Light66
Front Cup Holder66
Console Storage Compartment68
Rear Cup Holder68
Front Seat Storage Bin70
Electrical Power Outlet71
Driving Your Vehicle72
Ignition Switch74
Ignition Switch Positions74
Lock74
On74
Start75
Starting The Engine76
If The Engine Fails To Start When The Engine Is Cold76
If The Engine Fails To Start When The Engine Is Warm77
Manual Transmission78
Manual Transmission Operation78
Recommended Shift Speeds80
Downshifting80
Automatic Transmission81
Automatic Transmission Operation82
Transmission Ranges83
Park83
Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start85
Hold Mode86
Upshift Patterns With Hold Engaged87
Hold Indicator Light87
Power/Economy Mode87
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 Indicator99
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
Instrument Cluster112
Gauges114
Speedometer114
Odometer/Tripmeter114
Tripmeter114
Fuel Gauge115
Tachometer115
Instrument Panel Illumination116
Warnings And Indicators117
Checking Operation117
Auto Cruise Indicator118
4Wd Indicator118
Hold Indicator118
Power Indicator118
Charging System Warning119
Safety Belt Warning119
Parking Brake Warning120
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning120
Low Fuel Level Warning121
Door Ajar Warning121
Headlight High Beam Indicator121
Shift Pattern Indicators121
Lighting122
Air Bag Warning122
Key Reminder Warning Chime122
Lights On Warning Chime122
Parklight Position123
Headlight Position123
High-Beam Operation123
Flashing Headlights124
Turn Signals124
Daytime Turning Lights125
Wipers And Washers125
Lane Change Signals125
Windshield Wipers125
Variable Intermittent Wipers126
One-Touch Wipers126
Windshield Washers127
Rear Window Defroster129
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch129
Defrosting The Outside Rearview Mirror130
Hazard Warning Flasher130
Interior Features131
Digital Clock131
Cigarette Lighter132
Hour "H"132
Minute "M"132
Reset132
Ashtrays133
Front Ashtray133
Rear Ashtray134
Glove Box135
Door Pocket135
Sunvisors136
Vanity Mirror136
Climate Control System137
Temperature Control Knob138
Air Intake Control Button138
Recirculated Air Position138
Outside Air Position138
Fan Speed Control Knob139
Mode Selection Knob139
Face Position139
Face-Floor Position139
Air Conditioning Switch140
Floor Position140
Floor-Defrost Position140
Defrost Position140
System Operation141
Ventilation141
Heating141
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging143
Air Conditioning144
Air Conditioning System Operating Tips145
Recreational Towing Guidelines146
General Precautions146
Recommended Towing Procedures146
Theft Deterrent System147
Towing Parameters For Option 1147
Driving Tips148
Fuel Requirements149
Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol149
Emission Control System150
Vehicle Modifications150
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions150
Before Driving151
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters151
Suggestions For Economical Operation152
Special Driving Conditions153
Hazardous Driving Conditions153
Rocking The Vehicle154
Driving At Night155
Driving In The Rain155
Winter Driving156
Snow Tires156
Tire Chains157
Chain Installation157
Driving In Flooded Areas158
On-Pavement Driving Tips158
Rollover Warning Label159
Using Four-Wheel Drive160
Driving On Snow- Or Ice-Covered Roads160
Driving In Sand Or Mud160
Driving On A Hill161
Crossing A Ditch161
Tight Corner Brake Effect161
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle163
Before You Go Off-Roading164
Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving164
Traveling To Remote Areas165
Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving166
Scanning The Terrain168
Surface Conditions168
Surface Obstacles168
Driving On Off-Road Hills169
Approaching A Hill170
Driving Uphill171
Stalling While Driving Uphill172
Stalled On A Steep Hill173
Driving Downhill174
Stalling Downhill175
Driving Across An Incline176
If Your Vehicle Slides Downhill177
Stalling While Crossing An Incline177
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice178
Driving In Water179
After Off-Road Driving180
Trailer Towing181
Weight Of The Trailer182
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue183
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires184
Hitches184
Safety Chains184
Trailer Brakes185
Driving With A Trailer185
Following Distance186
Passing186
Backing Up186
Making Turns186
Driving On Grades187
Parking On Hills187
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill188
Overloading189
Label Information189
Maintenance When Trailer Towing189
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)190
Vehicle Certification Label190
Frame Vehicle Identification Number191
Chassis Number191
Vehicle Emission Control Information192
Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram192
Tire Information Label192
In Case Of An Emergency193
Road Warning194
Overheating194
Emergency Starting196
Jump Starting196
Jump Starting Procedure196
Connecting Jumper Cables197
Push Starting198
Electrical Circuit Protection199
Fuses199
Fuse Replacement200
Fuse Panel Description202
Driver's Side Kick Panel204
Engine Compartment204
Towing205
If You Have A Flat Tire210
Storing The Spare Tire, Jack And Tools210
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack210
Inside-Mounted Spare Tire210
Outside-Mounted Spare Tire211
Changing Tires213
Jacking Instructions213
Tire Replacement214
Maintenance219
Maintenance Services221
Owner's Responsibility221
Normal Maintenance223
Severe Maintenance227
Owner Maintenance231
Owner Maintenance Schedule231
When Refueling231
At Least Monthly231
Owner Maintenance Precautions232
Engine Oil And Oil Filter234
Checking The Engine Oil Level234
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter235
Engine Cooling System236
Oil Capacity236
Checking The Coolant Level237
Changing Coolant238
Brakes And Clutch240
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level240
Checking The Parking Brake241
Checking The Power Steering Fluid Level241
Checking The Manual Transimssion Oil Level242
Changing The Manual Transmission Oil244
Checking The Automatic Transmission Fluid Level244
Lubricants And Fluids247
Checking The Front Washer Fluid Level247
Checking The Rear Washer Fluid Level248
Air Cleaner249
Body Lubrication249
Element Replacement249
Wiper Blades251
Wiper Blade Maintenance251
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement251
Battery Recharging255
Tires And Wheels257
Tire Care257
Inflation Pressures257
Tire Rotation258
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance260
Wheel Replacement261
Tire Size Designation262
Wheel Size Designation262
Tire Speed Ratings263
Uniform Tire Quality Grading263
Tread Wear263
Traction264
Temperature264
Bulb Replacement265
Headlight Replacement265
Turn Signal And Parking Light Replacement268
Dome Light Replacement270
Rear Cargo Area Light Replacement271
Center High-Mounted Stoplight Replacement272
Rear Light Replacement277
Lubricant Specifications280
Recommended Lubricants280
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number282
Temperature Range For Sae Viscosity Numbers282
Exterior Care283
Exterior General Caution283
Finish Maintenance283
Washing283
Waxing284
Finish Damage Repair284
Bright-Metal Maintenance285
Underbody Maintenance285
Interior Care286
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance286
Interior General Precautions286
Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim286
Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing287
Cleaning The Interior Window Glass287
Fabric287
Specifications288
Specificaitions289
Dimensinos289
Weights289
Air Conditioner289
Tires290
Light Bulbs290
Capacities291
Gear Ratio292
Transfer Case292
Clutch292
Index293