Table Of Contents - Kia Sportage Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents4
Index5
Air Bag Warning Label6
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions12
Introduction15
How To Use This Manual16
Fuel Requirements17
Petrol Engine17
Unleaded17
Leaded17
Petrol Containing Alcohol And Methanol18
Use Of Mtbe18
Do Not Use Methanol18
Fuel Additives18
Diesel Engine19
Diesel Fuel19
Biodiesel19
Vehicle Handling Instructions20
Vehicle Break-In Process20
Biodiesel (For New Zealand)20
Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster21
Your Vehicle At A Glance22
Interior Overview23
Instrument Panel Overview24
Engine Compartment25
Safety Features Of Your Vehicle26
Seats27
Front Seat27
Rear Seat27
Front Seat Adjustment - Manual29
Forward And Backward29
Seatback Angle30
Seat Height (for Driver's Seat)30
Front Seat Adjustment - Power30
Lumbar Support32
Front Headrest32
Adjusting The Height Up And Down33
Forward And Backward Adjustment33
Front Seat Warmer34
Active Headrest34
Rear Seat Adjustment37
Headrest37
Armrest (2Nd Row Seat)38
Rear Seat Warmer38
Folding The Rear Seat39
At The Front40
At The Rear40
Seat Belts41
Seat Belt Restraint System41
Seat Belt Warning43
Lap/Shoulder Belt44
Height Adjustment (Front)44
To Release The Seat Belt45
3 Point Rear Centre Belt45
To Fasten The Rear Centre Belt45
To Unfasten The Rear Centre Belt47
Lap Belt48
To Fasten Your Seat Belt48
Stowing The Rear Seat Belt49
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt50
Seat Belt Precautions52
Infant Or Small Child53
Larger Children53
Pregnant Women54
Injured Person54
One Person Per Belt54
Do Not Lie Down54
Care Of Seat Belts55
Periodic Inspection55
When To Replace Seat Belts55
Child Restraint System56
Using A Child Restraint System57
Rearward-Facing Child Restraint System57
Forward-Facing Child Restraint System57
Installing A Child Restraint System With A Lap/Shoulder Belt59
Seating Position60
Securing Child Restraint System with "ISOFIX" System and "Tether62
Anchorage" System62
To Secure The Child Restraint Seat64
Child Seat Restraint Suitability For Vehicle Isofix Positions65
Recommended Child Restraint Systems – For Europe66
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System67
How Does The Air Bag System Operate68
Noise And Smoke69
Air Bag Warning Light70
Srs Components And Functions70
Curtain Air Bag70
Driver's Front Air Bag71
Driver's And Passenger's Front Air Bag73
Passenger's Front Air Bag73
Side Impact Air Bag75
Air Bag Collision Sensors78
Air Bag Inflation Conditions79
Front Air Bags79
Side Impact And Curtain Air Bags80
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions80
Srs Care83
Additional Safety Precautions84
Adding Equipment To Or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle84
Features Of Your Vehicle86
Keys88
Record Your Key Number88
Immobiliser System89
To Activate The Immobiliser System89
To Deactivate The Immobiliser System89
Remote Keyless Entry91
Remote Keyless Entry System Operations91
Tailgate Unlock (3)91
Transmitter Precautions91
Battery Replacement92
Smart Key93
Smart Key Functions93
Locking94
Unlocking94
Tailgate Unlocking94
Start-Up94
Smart Key Precautions95
Theft-Alarm System97
Armed Stage97
Theft-Alarm Stage98
Disarmed Stage98
Transmitter98
Door Locks100
Operating Door Locks From Outside The Vehicle100
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle101
With The Door Lock Button101
With Central Door Lock Switch102
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System103
Speed Sensing Door Lock System103
Deadlock System103
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock103
Tailgate105
Opening The Tailgate105
Closing The Tailgate105
Emergency Tailgate Safety Release106
Windows107
Power Windows108
Window Opening And Closing108
Automatic Reversal109
Power Window Lock Button110
Bonnet111
Opening The Bonnet111
Closing The Bonnet112
Fuel Filler Lid113
Opening The Fuel Filler Lid113
Closing The Fuel Filler Lid113
Panorama Sunroof116
Sunroof Open Warning Chime116
Sliding The Sunroof117
To Open The Sunroof Automatically117
To Close The Sunroof Automatically117
Tilting The Sunroof118
Roller Blind119
Resetting The Sunroof119
Steering Wheel120
Power Steering120
Electric Power Steering120
Tilt Steering121
Heated Steering Wheel122
Horn122
Mirrors123
Inside Rearview Mirror123
Day/Night Rearview Mirror123
Electric Chromic Mirror (Ecm)123
Outside Rearview Mirror124
Remote Control125
Folding The Outside Rearview Mirror125
Manual Type125
Electric Type126
Instrument Cluster127
Instrument Panel Illumination128
Gauges128
Speedometer128
Tachometer128
Engine Temperature Gauge129
Fuel Gauge130
Odometer ⋅ Tripmeter/Trip Computer130
Odometer (Km Or Miles)131
Tripmeter (Km Or Miles)131
Distance To Empty132
Average Fuel Consumption132
Instant Fuel Consumption132
Average Speed133
Driving Time133
Warnings And Indicators134
Outside Thermometer134
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light135
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light136
Parking Brake Warning136
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning136
Seat Belt Warning And Chime137
High Beam Indicator137
Light On Indicator137
Front Fog Light Indicator137
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light138
Shift Pattern Indicator138
Manual Transaxle Shift Indicator138
Door Ajar Warning Light139
Tailgate Open Warning Light139
Immobiliser Indicator139
With Smart Key System139
Malfunction Indicator Light140
Esp (Electronic Stability Program) Indicator141
Esp Off Indicator141
Dbc141
Cruise Indicator142
Cruise Set Indicator142
Glow Indicator142
Fuel Filter Warning Light143
Overspeed Warning Light143
Key Reminder Warning Chime143
4Wd System Warning Light143
Turn Signal Indicator144
Charging System Warning Light144
Low Fuel Level Warning Light144
Key Out Indicator144
Lcd Display Warning145
Key Not In Vehicle145
Key Not Detected145
Low Key Battery145
Press Start Button Again146
Shift To "P" Or "N" To Start The Engine146
Press Start Button While Turn Steering146
Check Steering Wheel Lock146
Rear Parking Assist System147
Operation Of The Rear Parking Assist System147
Operating Condition147
Types Of Warning Sound147
Non-Operational Conditions Of Rear Parking Assist System148
Rear Parking Assist System Precautions148
Self-Diagnosis149
Rearview Camera150
Hazard Warning Flasher150
Lighting151
Battery Saver Function151
Headlight Escort Function151
Headlight Welcome Function151
Lighting Control152
Parking Light Position152
Headlight Position153
Auto Light Position153
High Beam Operation154
Turn Signals And Lane Change Signals155
Front Fog Light156
One-Touch Lane Change Function156
Rear Fog Light157
Daytime Running Light157
Headlight Levelling Device158
Automatic Type158
Wipers And Washers159
Windscreen Wiper/Washer159
Rear Window Wiper/Washer160
Windscreen Wipers161
Interior Light165
Map Lamp165
Room Lamp165
Interior Light Welcome Function166
Luggage Lamp166
Glove Box Lamp167
Vanity Mirror Lamp167
Defroster168
Rear Window Defroster168
Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster168
Manual Climate Control System169
Heating And Air Conditioning169
Mode Selection170
Face-Level (B, D)171
Bi-Level (B, D, E, C)171
Floor-Level (C, E, A, D)171
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E)171
Temperature Control172
Air Intake Control172
Recirculated Air Position172
Outside (Fresh) Air Position172
Fan Speed Control173
Air Conditioning173
System Operation174
Ventilation174
Heating174
Operation Tips174
Climate Control Air Filter176
Automatic Climate Control System177
Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning178
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning179
Face-Level179
Bi-Level179
Floor-Level179
Defrost-Level180
Instrument Panel Vents180
Adjusting The Driver And Passenger Side Temperature Individually181
Adjusting The Driver And Passenger Side Temperature Equally181
Temperature Conversion181
Off Mode183
System Operation Tips184
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips184
Windscreen Defrosting And Defogging186
To Defog Inside Windscreen186
To Defrost Outside Windscreen187
Defogging Logic188
Storage Compartment189
Centre Console Storage189
Glove Box189
Glove Box Cooling190
Sunglass Holder190
Luggage Box191
Interior Features192
Cigarette Lighter192
Ashtray192
Cup Holder193
Sunvisor193
Digital Clock195
Hour195
Minute195
Clothes Hanger196
Floor Mat Anchor(S)196
Luggage Net Holder197
Cargo Security Screen197
Exterior Features199
Roof Rack199
Audio System200
Antenna200
Roof Antenna200
Steering Wheel Audio Controls201
Volume201
Seek/Prese201
Radio Mode201
Aux, Usb And Ipod Port202
Fm Reception202
Am Reception202
Fm Radio Station203
Fading203
Flutter/Static203
Station Swapping203
Care Of Discs204
Using A Mobile Phone Or A Two-Way Radio204
Cd Player : Pa710Slg205
Cd Changer : Pa760Slg205
Fm Button206
Am Button206
Power Button & Vol Knob206
Seek Button206
Disp Button207
Setup Button207
Media208
Return208
Middle Control208
Treble Control208
Using Cd Player209
Cd/Aux Button209
Track Button209
Scan Button209
Cd Slot210
Cd Eject Button210
Cd Indicator Icon210
Load Button210
Using Usb Device211
Caution In Using Usb Device213
Using Ipod215
Bluetooth Phone Operation218
What Is Bluetooth218
General Features218
Phone Setup218
Pairing A Phone219
Connecting A Phone219
Deleting A Phone219
Changing Priority219
Receiving A Phone Call220
Talking On The Phone220
Making A Phone Call220
Adjusting Bluetooth Volume220
Using The Head Unit As Bluetooth Music221
Driving Your Vehicle222
Before Driving224
Before Entering Vehicle224
Necessary Inspections224
Before Starting224
Key Positions225
Illuminated Ignition Switch225
Ignition Switch Position225
Lock225
Acc (Accessory)226
On226
Start226
Starting The Engine227
Starting The Petrol Engine227
Starting The Diesel Engine228
Starting And Stopping The Engine For Turbocharger Intercooler228
Engine Start/Stop Button229
Illuminated Engine Start/Stop Button229
Engine Start/Stop Button Position229
Off229
Acc(Accessory)230
Start/Run231
Manual Transaxle235
Manual Transaxle Operation235
Using The Clutch236
Downshifting236
Good Driving Practices237
Automatic Transaxle238
Automatic Transaxle Operation238
Transaxle Ranges239
P (Park)239
Sports Mode240
Shift Lock System241
Shift-Lock Override241
Ignition Key Interlock System242
Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start243
Four Wheel Drive (4Wd)244
Tight Corner Brake Effect244
Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) Transfer Mode Selection245
For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation246
Reducing The Risk Of A Rollover248
Brake System251
Power Brakes251
In The Event Of Brake Failure251
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator252
Parking Brake252
Applying The Parking Brake252
Hand Type252
Releasing The Parking Brake253
Foot Type253
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)254
Electronic Stability Program (Esp)256
Esp Operation257
Esp On Condition257
When Operating257
Esp Operation Off257
Indicator Light258
Esp Off Usage258
When Driving258
Esp Indicator Light258
Electronic Stability Control (Esc*)259
Esc Operation260
Esc On Condition260
Esc Operation Off260
Esc Off State260
Vehicle Stability Management262
Vsm Operation262
Vsm Operation Off262
Malfunction Indicator262
Hill-Start Assist Control (Hac)263
Downhill Brake Control (Dbc)263
Good Braking Practices265
Cruise Control System267
To Set Cruise Control Speed268
To Decrease The Cruising Speed269
To Temporarily Accelerate With Cruise Control On269
To Cancel Cruise Control269
Economical Operation271
Special Driving Conditions273
Hazardous Driving Conditions273
Rocking The Vehicle273
Smooth Cornering274
Driving At Night274
Driving In The Rain275
Driving In Flooded Areas275
Highway Driving276
Tyres276
Fuel, Engine Coolant And Engine Oil276
Drive Belt276
Winter Driving277
Snowy Or Icy Conditions277
Snow Tyres277
Tyre Chains278
Chain Installation278
Check Battery And Cables279
To Keep Locks From Freezing280
Carry Emergency Equipment280
Trailer Towing (For Europe And Australia)281
Hitches282
Safety Chains283
Trailer Brakes283
Driving With A Trailer283
Following Distance284
Passing284
Backing Up284
Making Turns284
Parking On Hills285
Maintenance When Trailer Towing286
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer287
Weight Of The Trailer288
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue288
Vehicle Weight289
Base Kerb Weight289
Vehicle Kerb Weight289
Overloading289
Loading Your Vehicle - For Australia290
Tyre Label290
What To Do In An Emergency291
Road Warning292
In Case Of An Emergency Whilst Driving292
If The Engine Stalls At A Crossroad Or Crossing292
If The Engine Will Not Start293
If Engine Stalls Whilst Driving293
If Engine Doesn't Turn Over Or Turns Over Slowly293
Emergency Starting294
Jump Starting294
Push-Starting295
Jump Starting Procedure295
If The Engine Overheats296
If You Have A Flat Tyre (With Spare Tyre, If Equipped)297
Jack And Tools297
Jacking Instructions297
Removing And Storing The Spare Tyre298
Changing Tyres298
Important - Use Of Compact Spare Tyre303
Towing305
Towing Service305
Removable Towing Hook306
Emergency Towing307
Emergency Towing Precautions308
Tie-Down Hook309
Emergency Commodity310
Fire Extinguisher310
First Aid Kit310
Triangle Reflector310
Maintenance311
Maintenance Services314
Owner Maintenance Precautions314
Engine Compartment Precautions315
Owner Maintenance316
Owner Maintenance Schedule316
When You Stop For Fuel316
Whilst Operating Your Vehicle316
At Least Monthly317
At Least Twice A Year317
At Least Once A Year317
Scheduled Maintenance Service318
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Petrol Engine319
Severe Driving Conditions324
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Diesel Engine329
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Petrol Engine335
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items343
Engine Oil And Filter343
Drive Belts343
Fuel Filter (Cartridge)343
Vapour Hose And Fuel Filler Cap344
Air Cleaner Filter344
Vacuum Crankcase Ventilation Hoses344
Valve Clearance344
Brake Hoses And Lines345
Brake Fluid345
Suspension Mounting Bolts345
Drive Shafts And Boots345
Engine Oil346
Checking The Engine Oil Level346
Engine Coolant347
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter347
Checking The Coolant Level347
Recommended Engine Coolant348
Changing The Coolant349
Checking The Brake Fluid Level350
Power Steering Fluid351
Checking The Power Steering Fluid Level351
Checking The Power Steering Hose351
Washer Fluid352
Checking The Washer Fluid Level352
Checking The Parking Brake352
Fuel Filter (For Diesel)353
Draining Water From The Fuel Filter353
Air Cleaner354
Fuel Filter Cartridge Replacement354
Filter Replacement354
Filter Inspection356
Wiper Blades358
Blade Inspection358
Blade Replacement358
Front Windscreen Wiper Blade359
Rear Window Wiper Blade359
Battery361
For Best Battery Service361
Battery Recharging362
Reset Items362
Tyres And Wheels363
Tyre Care363
Recommended Cold Tyre Inflation Pressures363
Checking Tyre Inflation Pressure364
Tyre Rotation365
Wheel Alignment And Tyre Balance366
Tyre Replacement367
Wheel Replacement368
Tyre Traction368
Tyre Maintenance368
Compact Spare Tyre Replacement368
Tyre Sidewall Labeling369
Tyre Size Designation369
Example Wheel Size Designation369
Wheel Size Designation369
Tyre Speed Ratings370
Checking Tyre Life370
Tyre Ply Composition And Material370
Tread Wear371
Traction - Aa, A, B & C371
Maximum Load Rating371
Uniform Tyre Quality Grading371
Temperature -A, B & C372
Fuses373
Blade Type373
Cartridge Type373
Fusible Link373
Inner Panel Fuse Replacement374
Memory Fuse (Shunt Connector)375
Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement375
Main Fuse376
Multi Fuse376
Fuse/Relay Panel Description377
Inner Fuse Panel377
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel377
Inner Fuse Panel (Instrument Panel)378
Engine Compartment Main Fuse Panel382
Engine Compartment Main Fuse Panel (Ems Box)384
Engine Compartment Sub Fuse Panel (Diesel Engine)385
Light Bulbs386
Front Fog Light Bulb Replacement386
Headlight Bulb Replacement387
Turn Signal Light/Position Light388
Side Repeater Light Replacement389
Front Fog Light Bulbs389
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement390
Outside Light391
Inside Light392
Rear Turn Signal Light392
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement393
High Mounted Stop Light Replacement393
Interior Light Bulb Replacement394
Appearance Care395
Exterior Care395
Exterior General Caution395
Finish Maintenance395
Finish Damage Repair396
Bright-Metal Maintenance396
Waxing396
Underbody Maintenance397
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance397
Corrosion Protection398
Protecting Your Vehicle From Corrosion398
Common Causes Of Corrosion398
High-Corrosion Areas398
To Help Prevent Corrosion399
Interior Care400
Interior General Precautions400
Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim400
Vinyl400
Emission Control System401
Crankcase Emission Control System401
Evaporative Emission Control System401
Canister402
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (Pcsv)402
Vehicle Modifications402
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions402
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters403
Diesel Particulate Filter404
Specifications & Consumer Information405
Dimensions406
Bulb Wattage406
Inflation Pressure407
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities408
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number410
Temperature Range For Sae Viscosity Numbers410
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)411
Vehicle Certification Label411
Tyre Specification And Pressure Label412
Engine Number412