Kia Sportage 2001 Manuals

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Kia Sportage 2001 Owner's Manual (304 pages)

Brand: Kia | Category: Automobile | Size: 14.04 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
5
Vehicle Handling Instructions
7
Vehicle Break-In Process
7
Your Vehicle at a Glance
8
Interior and Exterior Overview
8
Instrument Panel Overview
9
Knowing Your Vehicle
10
Keys
12
Door Locks
13
Operating Door Locks - with Key
13
Operating Door Locks - Without Key
14
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
14
Rear Door Child Safety Lock
15
Windows
16
Power Windows
16
Driver's Door Power Window Controls
17
Power Window Lock Switch Feature
17
Passenger Doors Power Window Controls
18
Front Seat
20
Front Seat Adjustment
20
Moving the Front Seat Forward and Backward
20
Adjusting the Front Seatback Recliner
21
Lumbar Support
23
Headrest
23
Rear Seat
24
Folding Rear Seat
25
Safety Belts
28
Safety Belt Restraint System
28
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
31
Front Lap/Shoulder Belt
32
To Unfasten the Front Lap/Shoulder Belt
33
Rear Safety Belts
34
To Fasten the Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt
35
To Fasten the Rear Lap Belt
36
To Unfasten the Rear Lap Belt
37
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System
38
Restraint of Pregnant Women
39
Restraint of Infants and Small Children
39
Restraint of Large Children
40
Child Restraint Anchor Position
41
Anchor Installation
42
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System
44
What Your Air Bag System Does
44
What Your Air Bag System Does Not Do
45
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go off in a Collision?
45
The Importance of Using Safety Belts
45
How the Driver's Air Bags Work
48
Special Information about the Passenger Air Bag
50
Air Bag Warning Light
52
Supplemental Restraint System Service
53
Rear Hatch
54
Opening the Rear Hatch Without Spare Tire Carrier
54
Opening the Rear Hatch with Spare Tire Carrier
55
Opening the Rear Hatch
57
Hood
58
Opening the Hood
58
Closing the Hood
59
Fuel Filler Lid
60
Remote Fuel Filler Lid Release
60
Manual Fuel Filler Lid Release
60
Steering Wheel
62
Horn
62
Tilt Steering
63
Mirrors
63
Outside Rear Mirror
63
Outside Rearview Wmirror Electric Remote Control
64
Interior Lights
65
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
65
Dome Light
65
Cup Holder
66
Rear Cargo Area Light
66
Front Cup Holder
66
Console Storage Compartment
68
Rear Cup Holder
68
Front Seat Storage bin
70
Electrical Power Outlet
71
Driving Your Vehicle
72
Ignition Switch
74
Ignition Switch Positions
74
Lock
74
On
74
Start
75
Starting the Engine
76
If the Engine Fails to Start When the Engine Is Cold
76
If the Engine Fails to Start When the Engine Is Warm
77
Manual Transmission
78
Manual Transmission Operation
78
Recommended Shift Speeds
80
Downshifting
80
Automatic Transmission
81
Automatic Transmission Operation
82
Transmission Ranges
83
Park
83
Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
85
Hold Mode
86
Upshift Patterns with HOLD Engaged
87
HOLD Indicator Light
87
Power/Economy Mode
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 Indicator
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
Instrument Cluster
112
Gauges
114
Speedometer
114
Odometer/Tripmeter
114
Tripmeter
114
Fuel Gauge
115
Tachometer
115
Instrument Panel Illumination
116
Warnings and Indicators
117
Checking Operation
117
Auto Cruise Indicator
118
4WD Indicator
118
HOLD Indicator
118
Power Indicator
118
Charging System Warning
119
Safety Belt Warning
119
Parking Brake Warning
120
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning
120
Low Fuel Level Warning
121
Door Ajar Warning
121
Headlight High Beam Indicator
121
Shift Pattern Indicators
121
Lighting
122
Air Bag Warning
122
Key Reminder Warning Chime
122
Lights on Warning Chime
122
Parklight Position
123
Headlight Position
123
High-Beam Operation
123
Flashing Headlights
124
Turn Signals
124
Daytime Turning Lights
125
Wipers and Washers
125
Lane Change Signals
125
Windshield Wipers
125
Variable Intermittent Wipers
126
One-Touch Wipers
126
Windshield Washers
127
Rear Window Defroster
129
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch
129
Defrosting the Outside Rearview Mirror
130
Hazard Warning Flasher
130
Interior Features
131
Digital Clock
131
Cigarette Lighter
132
Hour "H"
132
Minute "M"
132
Reset
132
Ashtrays
133
Front Ashtray
133
Rear Ashtray
134
Glove Box
135
Door Pocket
135
Sunvisors
136
Vanity Mirror
136
Climate Control System
137
Temperature Control Knob
138
Air Intake Control Button
138
Recirculated Air Position
138
Outside Air Position
138
Fan Speed Control Knob
139
Mode Selection Knob
139
Face Position
139
Face-Floor Position
139
Air Conditioning Switch
140
Floor Position
140
Floor-Defrost Position
140
Defrost Position
140
System Operation
141
Ventilation
141
Heating
141
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
143
Air Conditioning
144
Air Conditioning System Operating Tips
145
Recreational Towing Guidelines
146
General Precautions
146
Recommended Towing Procedures
146
Theft Deterrent System
147
Towing Parameters for Option 1
147
Driving Tips
148
Fuel Requirements
149
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
149
Emission Control System
150
Vehicle Modifications
150
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions
150
Before Driving
151
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
151
Suggestions for Economical Operation
152
Special Driving Conditions
153
Hazardous Driving Conditions
153
Rocking the Vehicle
154
Driving at Night
155
Driving in the Rain
155
Winter Driving
156
Snow Tires
156
Tire Chains
157
Chain Installation
157
Driving in Flooded Areas
158
On-Pavement Driving Tips
158
Rollover Warning Label
159
Using Four-Wheel Drive
160
Driving on Snow- or Ice-Covered Roads
160
Driving in Sand or Mud
160
Driving on a Hill
161
Crossing a Ditch
161
Tight Corner Brake Effect
161
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle
163
Before You Go Off-Roading
164
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
164
Traveling to Remote Areas
165
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
166
Scanning the Terrain
168
Surface Conditions
168
Surface Obstacles
168
Driving on Off-Road Hills
169
Approaching a Hill
170
Driving Uphill
171
Stalling While Driving Uphill
172
Stalled on a Steep Hill
173
Driving Downhill
174
Stalling Downhill
175
Driving Across an Incline
176
If Your Vehicle Slides Downhill
177
Stalling While Crossing an Incline
177
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
178
Driving in Water
179
After Off-Road Driving
180
Trailer Towing
181
Weight of the Trailer
182
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
183
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
184
Hitches
184
Safety Chains
184
Trailer Brakes
185
Driving with a Trailer
185
Following Distance
186
Passing
186
Backing up
186
Making Turns
186
Driving on Grades
187
Parking on Hills
187
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
188
Overloading
189
Label Information
189
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
189
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
190
Vehicle Certification Label
190
Frame Vehicle Identification Number
191
Chassis Number
191
Vehicle Emission Control Information
192
Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram
192
Tire Information Label
192
In Case of an Emergency
193
Road Warning
194
Overheating
194
Emergency Starting
196
Jump Starting
196
Jump Starting Procedure
196
Connecting Jumper Cables
197
Push Starting
198
Electrical Circuit Protection
199
Fuses
199
Fuse Replacement
200
Fuse Panel Description
202
Driver's Side Kick Panel
204
Engine Compartment
204
Towing
205
If You Have a Flat Tire
210
Storing the Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
210
Removing the Spare Tire and Jack
210
Inside-Mounted Spare Tire
210
Outside-Mounted Spare Tire
211
Changing Tires
213
Jacking Instructions
213
Tire Replacement
214
Maintenance
219
Maintenance Services
221
Owner's Responsibility
221
Normal Maintenance
223
Severe Maintenance
227
Owner Maintenance
231
Owner Maintenance Schedule
231
When Refueling
231
At Least Monthly
231
Owner Maintenance Precautions
232
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
234
Checking the Engine Oil Level
234
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
235
Engine Cooling System
236
Oil Capacity
236
Checking the Coolant Level
237
Changing Coolant
238
Brakes and Clutch
240
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
240
Checking the Parking Brake
241
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
241
Checking the Manual Transimssion Oil Level
242
Changing the Manual Transmission Oil
244
Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
244
Lubricants and Fluids
247
Checking the Front Washer Fluid Level
247
Checking the Rear Washer Fluid Level
248
Air Cleaner
249
Body Lubrication
249
Element Replacement
249
Wiper Blades
251
Wiper Blade Maintenance
251
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
251
Battery Recharging
255
Tires and Wheels
257
Tire Care
257
Inflation Pressures
257
Tire Rotation
258
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
260
Wheel Replacement
261
Tire Size Designation
262
Wheel Size Designation
262
Tire Speed Ratings
263
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
263
Tread Wear
263
Traction
264
Temperature
264
Bulb Replacement
265
Headlight Replacement
265
Turn Signal and Parking Light Replacement
268
Dome Light Replacement
270
Rear Cargo Area Light Replacement
271
Center High-Mounted Stoplight Replacement
272
Rear Light Replacement
277
Lubricant Specifications
280
Recommended Lubricants
280
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
282
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
282
Exterior Care
283
Exterior General Caution
283
Finish Maintenance
283
Washing
283
Waxing
284
Finish Damage Repair
284
Bright-Metal Maintenance
285
Underbody Maintenance
285
Interior Care
286
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
286
Interior General Precautions
286
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
286
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
287
Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
287
Fabric
287
Specifications
288
Specificaitions
289
Dimensinos
289
Weights
289
Air Conditioner
289
Tires
290
Light Bulbs
290
Capacities
291
Gear Ratio
292
Transfer Case
292
Clutch
292
Index
293

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