Kia 2000 Sportage Compact SUV Manuals

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Kia 2000 Sportage Owner's Manual (293 pages)

Brand: Kia | Category: Automobile | Size: 13 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction
5
Vehicle Handling Instructions
7
Vehicle Break-In Process
7
Your Vehicle at a Glance
8
Interior and Exterior Overview
9
Instrument Panel Overview
10
Knowing Your Vehicle
11
Keys
13
Door Locks
14
Automatic Door Locks
14
Operating Door Locks - with Key
14
Operating Door Locks - Without Key
15
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
15
Rear Door Child Safety Lock
16
Windows
17
Power Windows
17
Driver's Door Power Window Controls
18
Power Window Lock Switch Feature
18
Driver's Door Power Window Controls (2-Door)
19
Passenger Doors Power Window Controls
19
Front Seat
21
Front Seat Adjustment
21
Moving the Front Seat Forward and Backward
21
Adjusting the Front Seatback Recliner
22
Lumbar Support
24
Headrest
24
Rear Seat
25
Folding Rear Seat
26
Safety Belts
29
Adjusting the Rear Seatback Recliner
29
Safety Belt Restraint System
29
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
33
Front Lamp/Shoulder Belt
33
To Unfasten the Front Lap/Shoulder Belt
34
Rear Safety Belt
35
Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt
36
To Fasten the Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt
36
To Unfasten
37
To Fasten the Rear Lap Belt
37
To Unfasten the Rear Lap Belt
38
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System
39
Restraint of Pregnant Women
40
Restraint of Infants and Small Children
40
Restraint of Large Children
41
Child Restraint Anchor Position
42
Child Restraint Anchor Fitting
43
Anchor Installation
43
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System
45
What Your Air Bag System Does
45
What Your Air Bag System Does Not Do
46
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go off in a Collision?
46
The Importance of Using Safety Belts
46
Air Bag System Components
47
How the Driver's Air Bags Work
49
Special Information about the Passenger Air Bag
51
Air Bag Warning Light
53
Supplemental Restraint System Service
54
Rear Hatch
55
Opening the Rear Hatch Without Spare Tire Carrier
55
To Open the Rear Hatch
58
Hood
59
Opening the Hod
59
Closing the Hood
60
Fuel Filler Lid
61
Remote Fuel Filler Lid Release
61
Manual Fuel Filler Lid Release
61
Steering Wheel
63
Horn
63
Tilt Steering
64
Mirrors
64
Outside Rearview Mirror
64
Outside Rearview Mirror Electric Remote Control
65
Interior Lights
66
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
66
Dome Light
66
Cup Holder
67
Rear Cargo Area Light
67
Front Cup Holder
67
Console Storage Compartment
69
Rear Cup Holder
69
Driving Your Vehicle
72
Ignition Switch
74
Ignition Switch Positions
74
Lock
74
Acc
74
Start
75
Starting the Engine
76
Manual Transmission
76
Automatic Transmission
76
If the Engine Fails to Start When the Engine Is Cold
76
Manual Transmission Operation
78
Recommended Shift Speeds
80
Downshifting
80
Automatic Transmission Operation
82
Transmnission Ranges
83
P (Park)
83
R (Reverse)
84
N (Neutral)
84
D (Drive)
84
Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
85
HOLD Mode
86
Power/Economy Mode
87
Upshift Patterns with HOLD Engaged
87
Hold Indicator Light
87
Economy Mode
88
Power Mode
88
Shift Lock System
88
Shift-Lock Override
89
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
91
Transfer Lever
92
Manual Transmission Four-Wheel Drive Lever
92
Automatic Locking Hubs
95
To Lock the Hubs
95
To Unlock the Hubs
95
For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation
96
Brake System
98
Power Brakes
98
In the Event of Brake Failure
98
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
99
Rear Drum Brakes
100
Parking Brake
101
Parking on Curbed Streets
103
Anti-Lock Brake System
103
Power Steering
106
Cruise Control
107
To Set Cruise Control Speed
108
To Cancel Cruise Control
109
To Turn Cruise Control off
109
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
110
To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
110
To Decrease the Cruising Speed
111
To Resume Cruising Speed at more than 40 Km/H
111
Low Fuel Level Warning
112
Door Ajar Warning
112
Headlight High Beam Indicator
112
Shift Pattern Indicators
112
Lighting
113
Air Bag Warning
113
Key Reminder Warning Chime
113
Lights on Warning Chime
113
Parking Position
114
Headlight Position
114
High-Beam Operation
114
Flashing Headlights
115
Turn Signals
115
Daytime Running Lights
116
Wipers and Washers
116
Lane Change Signals
116
Windshield Wipers
116
Varialbe Intermittent Wipers
117
One-Touch Wipers
117
Windshield Washers
118
Without Intermittent Switch
119
Rear Window Defroster
120
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch
120
Hazard Warning Flasher
121
Interior Features
122
Digital Clock
122
Cigarette Lighter
123
Hour H
123
Minute M
123
Reset
123
Ashtrays
124
Front Ashtray
124
Rear Ashtray
125
Glove Box
126
Door Pocket
126
Sunvisors
127
Vanity Mirror
127
Climate Control System
128
Temperature Control Knob
129
Air Intake Control Button
129
Recirculated Air Position
129
Outside Air Position
129
Fan Speed Control Knob
130
Mode Selection Knob
130
Face Position
130
Face-Floor Position
130
Floor Position
131
Floor-Defrost Position
131
Defrost Position
131
Air Conditioning Switch
131
System Operation
132
Ventilation
132
Heating
132
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
133
Air Conditioning
134
Air Conditioning System Operating Tips
135
Recreational Towing Guidelines
136
General Precautions
136
Recommended Towing Procedures
136
Theft Deterrent System
137
Towing Parameters for Option
137
Driving Tips
138
Fuel Requirements
139
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
139
Emission Control System
140
Vehicle Modifications
140
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions
140
Before Driving
141
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
141
Necessary Inspections
142
Before Starting
142
Drunk Driving
142
Drugs and Driving
142
Suggestions for Economical Operation
143
Special Driving Conditions
144
Hazardous Driving Conditions
144
Rocking the Vehicle
145
Driving at Night
146
Driving in the Rain
146
Winter Driving
147
Snow Tires
147
Tire Chains
148
Chain Installation
148
Driving in Flooded Areas
149
On-Pavement Driving Tips
149
Rollover Warning Label
150
Using Four-Wheel Drive
151
Driving on Snow-Or Ice Covered Roads
151
Driving in Sand or Mud
151
Driving on a Hill
152
Crossing a Ditch
152
Tight Corner Brake Effect
152
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle
153
Before You Go Off-Roading
154
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
154
Traveling to Remote Areas
155
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
156
Scanning the Terrain
157
Surface Conditions
157
Surface Obstacles
157
Driving on Off-Road Hills
158
Approaching a Hill
159
Driving Uphill
160
Stalling While Driving Uphill
161
Stalled on a Steep Hill
162
Driving Downhill
163
Stalling Downhill
164
Driving Across an Incline
165
If Your Vehicle Slides Downhill
166
Stalling While Crossing an Incline
166
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
167
Driving in Water
168
After Off-Road Driving
169
Trailer Towing
170
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
171
Weight of the Trailer
171
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
172
Hitches
173
Safety Chains
173
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
173
Trailer Brakes
174
Driving with a Trailer
174
Following Distance
175
Passing
175
Backing up
175
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
175
Driving on Grades
176
Parking on Hills
176
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
177
Overloading
178
Label Information
178
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
178
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
179
Vehicle Certification Label
179
Frame Vehicle Identification Number
180
Chassis Number
180
Vehicle Emission Control Information/Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram
181
Tire Information Label
181
In Case of an Emergency
182
Road Warning
183
Overheating
183
Emergency Starting
185
Jump Starting
185
Jump Starting Procedure
185
Connecting Jumper Cables
186
Push Starting
187
Electrical Circuit Protection
188
Fuses
188
Fuse Replacement
189
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description
192
Driver's Side Kick Panel
193
Engine Compartment
193
Towing
194
Towing with a Vehicle Other than a Tow Truck
195
If You Have a Flat Tire
199
Storing the Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
199
Removing the Spare Tire and Jack
199
Inside-Mounted Spare Tire
199
Outside-Mounted Spare Tire
200
Changing Tires
202
Jacking Instructions
202
Tire Replacement
203
Maintenance
208
Maintenance Services
210
Owner's Responsibility
210
Scheduled Maintenance Service
211
Normal Maintenance
212
Severe Maintenance
216
Owner Maintenance
220
When Refueling
220
Owner Maintenance Schedule
220
Owner Maintenance Precautions
221
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
223
Checking the Engine Oil Level
223
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
224
Engine Cooling System
225
Oil Capacity
225
Checking the Coolant Level
226
Changing Coolant
227
Brakes and Clutch
229
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
229
Checking the Parking Brake
230
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
230
Checking the Manual Transmission Oil Level
231
Fill/Check Plug
232
Changing the Manual Transmission Iol
233
Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
233
Changing the Automatic Transmission Fluid
235
Lubricants and Fluids
236
Checking the Front Washer Fluid Level
236
Checking the Rear Washer Fliud Level
237
Air Cleaner
238
Body Lubrication
238
Element Replacement
238
Wiper Blades
240
Wiper Blade Maintenance
240
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
240
Battery
243
Battery Recharging
244
Tires and Wheels
246
Tire Care
246
Inflation Pressures
246
Tire Rotation
247
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
249
Wheel Replacement
250
Tire Size Designation
251
Wheel Size Designation
251
Tire Speed Ratings
252
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
252
Tread Wear
252
Traction
253
Temperature
253
Bulb Replacement
254
Headlight Replacement
254
Turn Signal and Parking Light Replacement
256
Dome Light Replacement
258
Rear Cargo Area Light Replacement
259
Center High-Mounted Stoplight Replacement
261
License Plate Light Replacement
263
Rear Light Replacement
266
Lubricant Specifications
269
Recommended Lubricants
269
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
271
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
271
Exterior Care
272
Exterior General Caution
272
Finish Maintenance
272
Washing
272
Waxing
273
Finish Damage Repair
273
Bright-Metal Maintenance
274
Underdoby Maintenance
274
Interior Care
275
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
275
Interior General Precautions
275
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
275
Fabric
276
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
276
Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
276
Specifications
277
Dimensions
278
Weight
278
Air Conditioner
278
Tires
279
Light Bulbs
279
Capacities
280
Gear Ratio
281
Transfer Case
281
Index
282

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