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Kia Sportage 2008 Owner's Manual

Kia Sportage 2008 Owner's Manual (351 pages)

Brand: Kia | Category: Automobile | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
How to Use this Manual
5
Vehicle Handling Instructions
6
Vehicle Break-In Process
6
Introduction
6
Interior Overview
8
Your Vehicle at a Glance
8
- Instrument Panel Overview
  9
- Key Operations
  11
- Keys
  11
- Remote Keyless Entry
  12
  - Battery Replacement
    13
  - Armed Stage
    14
- Theft-Alarm System
  14
  - Alarm Stage
    15
  - Disarmed Stage
    15
- Immobilizer System
  15
- Door Locks
  18
  - Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
    18
  - Door Lock Malfunction
    19
- Knowing Your Vehicle
  19
  - Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
    19
  - Central Door Lock Switch
    20
  - Impact Sensing Door Unlock System
    21
  - Rear Door Child Safety Lock
    22
  - Driving Your Vehicle
    23
  - Opening the Rear Hatch
    23
  - Opening the Rear Hatch Window
    24
  - Power Windows
    25
- Window
  26
- Window Opening and Closing
  27
- Power Window Lock Switch
  27
- Seats
  28
- Front Seat Adjustment
  30
- Lumbar Support
  31
- Adjusting the Height of Seat Cushion
  31
- Warming the Front Seats
  32
- Front Headrest Adjustment
  33
- Full Flat Seat
  33
- Seatback Table
  34
- Split Folding Rear Seat
  35
- Adjusting the Seatback Recliner
  35
- Seatback Pocket
  35
- Rear Seat Adjustment
  35
- To Fold the Rear Seat
  36
- To Unfold the Rear Seat
  37
- Armrest
  38
- Rear Headrest Adjustment
  38
- To Remove the Headrest
  38
- Pre-Tensioner Safety Belt
  39
- Load Limiter
  40
- Safety Belt Restraint System
  42
- Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
  45
- Lap/Shoulder Belt
  45
- To Unfasten the Front Lap/Shoulder Belt
  47
- Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt
  47
- 3 Point Rear Center Belt
  48
- To Unfasten the Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt
  48
- To Unfasten the Rear Center Belt
  50
- Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System
  51
- Stowing the Rear Safety Belt
  51
- Restraint of Pregnant Women
  52
- Restraint of Infants and Small Children
  52
- Restraint of Larger Children
  53
- Child Restraint System
  54
- Installing a Child Restraint System
  56
- Placing a Passenger Safety Belt into the Auto Lock Mode
  57
In Case of an Emergency
57
Maintenance
79
- Airbag Non-Inflation Conditions
  80
- How Does the Airbag System Operate
  83
- Noise and Smoke
  84
- Airbag Warning Light
  85
- Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System) Service
  86
- When Repairing or Scrapping the Vehicle
  87
- Airbag Warning Label
  88
- Hood
  89
- Closing the Hood
  90
- Fuel Filler Lid
  91
- Outside Rearview Mirror
  94
- Manual Remote Control (Mirror)
  94
- Electric Remote Control (Mirror)
  95
- Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
  95
- Inside Rearview Mirror
  96
- Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
  96
- Day/Night Rearview Mirror
  96
- Interior Lights
  98
- Room Light
  98
- Center (Dome Light)
  98
- Rear (Dome Light)
  98
- Glove Box Lamp
  99
- Cargo Area Lamp
  99
- Storage Compartment
  100
- Center Console Storage
  101
- Glove Box
  102
- Sunglass Holder
  102
- Interior Features
  103
- Cigarette Lighter
  103
- Ashtrays
  103
- Cup Holder
  104
- Sunvisor
  105
- Power Socket
  106
- Digital Clock
  107
- Shopping Bag Holder
  108
- Sunroof
  109
- Sliding the Sunroof
  109
- Tilting the Sunroof
  110
- Sunshade
  111
- In Case of an Emergency
  111
- Resetting the Sunroof
  112
- Luggage Net
  113
- Tonneau Cover
  114
- Luggage Center Box
  116
- Roof Rack
  117
Specifications
117
- Antenna
  118
- Driving Your Vehicle
  119
- Ignition Switch
  120
- Automatic Transaxle
  121
- Starting the Engine
  122
- Downshifting
  123
- Manual Transaxle
  123
  - Automatic Transaxle View
    124
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    125
  - Transaxle Ranges
    126
  - D (Drive)
    127
  - N (Neutral)
    127
  - R (Reverse)
    127
  - Snow Mode
    128
  - Sports Mode
    128
  - Ignition Key Interlock System
    129
- Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
  130
- Shift Lock System
  129
- Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
  129
- Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Transfer Mode Selection
  131
- For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation
  132
Index
134
- Brake System
  136
  - In the Event of Brake Failure
    136
  - Power Brakes
    136
  - Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
    137
  - Parking Brake
    138
  - Parking on Curbed Streets
    139
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    140
  - Power Steering
    143
- Steering Wheel
  143
  - Tilt Steering
    144
  - Horn
    145
- Cruise Control System
  146
- To Set Cruise Control Speed
  146
- Driving Your Vehicle
  147
  - To Cancel Cruise Control
    147
  - To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
    148
  - To Turn Cruise Control off
    148
  - To Decrease the Cruising Speed
    149
  - To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
    149
  - To Resume Cruising Speed at more than 40 Km/H (24 Mph)
    150
  - Traction Control System - TCS
    151
  - TCS Operation off
    152
  - TCS off Usage
    153
  - Electronic Stability Control - ESC
    154
  - ESC Operation off
    155
  - ESC off Usage
    156
- Instrument Cluster
  157
- Gauges
  158
  - Speedometer
    158
  - Tachometer
    158
  - Engine Temperature Gauge
    159
  - Fuel Gauge
    159
  - Odometer
    159
  - Trip Computer
    160
  - Tripmeter (Trip Odometer)
    160
  - Driving Time
    161
  - Tripmeter
    161
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    162
  - Distance to Empty
    162
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    163
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    164
  - Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
    164
  - Warning Lights / Audible Indicators
    164
- Warnings and Indicators
  164
  - Charging System Warning
    165
  - Engine Oil Pressure Warning
    165
  - Safety Belt Warning
    165
  - Immobilizer Indicator
    166
  - Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
    166
  - Shift Pattern Indicators
    166
  - Headlight High Beam Indicator
    167
  - Low Fuel Level Warning
    167
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
    167
  - Rear Hatch Open Warning
    167
  - Air Bag Warning
    168
  - Auto Cruise Indicator
    168
  - ESC Indicator (Electronic Stability Control)
    169
  - TCS Indicator (Traction Control System)
    169
  - TCS off Indicator
    169
  - 4WD System Warning
    170
  - ESC off Indicator
    170
  - Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator
    170
  - 4WD LOCK Indicator Light
    171
  - Key Reminder Warning Chime
    171
  - Parking Start Warning Chime
    171
  - Safety Belt Warning Chime
    171
- Compass
  172
  - Setting the Compass Zone
    173
  - Battery Saver Function
    175
- Lighting
  175
  - Lighting Control
    175
  - Parklight Position
    175
  - Flashing Headlights
    176
  - Headlight Position
    176
  - High - Beam Operation
    176
  - Front Fog Light
    177
  - Lane Change Signals
    177
  - Turn Signals
    177
  - Daytime Running Light
    178
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    179
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    179
- Wipers and Washers
  179
  - Windshield Washers
    180
  - Windshield Wipers
    180
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    181
- Defroster
  182
- Front Windshield Deicer
  183
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  183
  - Manual Climate Control System
    184
  - Fan Speed Control Knob
    185
  - Mode Selection Knob
    185
  - Temperature Control Knob
    185
  - MAX/ A/C Position
    186
  - Face Position
    187
  - Floor - Defrost Position
    187
  - Floor Position
    187
  - Instrument Panel Vents
    187
  - Air Intake Control Button
    188
  - Outside (Fresh) Air Position
    188
  - Recirculated Air Position
    188
  - Air Conditioning Button
    189
  - Air Conditioning
    190
  - Climate Control System Operation
    190
  - Heating
    190
  - Ventilation
    190
  - Air Conditioning System Operation Tips
    191
  - Checking the Amount of Refrigerant and Compressor Lubricant
    192
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    193
  - Automatic Operation
    194
  - Manual Operation
    195
  - Temperature Control Knob/Temperature Conversion
    195
  - Air Quality Control System
    198
  - Mode Selection Button
    199
  - Defrost Button
    200
  - OFF Button
    201
  - Automatic Climate Control System Operation
    202
  - Outside Tempmeter
    202
- Manual Climate Control System
  206
- Automatic Climate Control System
  209
- Driving Tips
  211
- Fuel Requirements
  212
  - Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
    212
  - Gasoline Engine (Unleaded)
    212
- Emission Control System
  213
  - Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions (Carbon Monoxide)
    213
  - Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
    214
- Before Driving
  215
  - Before Entering Vehicle
    215
  - Before Starting
    215
- Suggestions for Economical Operation
  216
  - Hazardous Driving Conditions
    218
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    218
- Special Driving Conditions
  218
  - Driving at Night
    219
  - Driving in the Rain
    220
  - Winter Driving
    220
  - Snow Tires
    221
  - Driving in Flooded Areas
    222
  - Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
    222
  - Driving in Sand or Mud
    224
  - Driving on Snow- or Ice-Covewred Roads
    224
- Using Four-Wheel Drive
  224
  - Crossing a Ditch
    225
  - Driving on a Hill
    225
  - Tight Corner Brake Effect
    225
  - Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle
    226
  - Traveling to Remote Areas
    227
  - Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    228
  - Surface Conditions
    229
  - Surface Obstacles
    229
  - Driving on Off-Road Hills
    230
  - Approaching a Hill
    231
  - Driving Uphill
    232
  - Stalling While Driving Uphill
    233
  - Stalled on a Steep Uphill
    234
  - Driving Downhill
    235
  - Driving Across an Incline
    237
  - Stalling Downhill
    237
  - If Your Vehicle Slides Downhill
    238
  - Stalling While Crossing an Incline
    238
  - Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
    239
  - Driving in Water
    240
  - After Off-Road Driving
    241
  - Cargo Weight
    242
  - GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
    242
  - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    242
- Weight of the Vehicle
  242
- Trailer Towing
  243
- Driving Tips
  244
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    244
  - Hitches
    245
  - Driving with a Trailer
    246
  - Safety Chains
    246
  - Trailer Brakes
    246
  - Backing up
    247
  - Following Distance
    247
  - Passing
    247
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    247
  - Driving on Grades
    248
  - Parking on Hills
    249
  - When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    249
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    250
  - Overloading
    250
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    251
- Vehicle Load Limit
  251
  - Compliance Label
    253
  - Homelink Wireless Control System
    255
  - Homelink Programming
    256
  - Rolling Code Programming
    257
  - Erasing Programmed Homelink Buttons
    258
  - Operating Homelink
    258
  - Gate Operator Programming & Canadian Programming
    259
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    259
- Label Information
  261
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    261
  - Engine Number
    262
  - Tire Specification / Pressure Label
    262
  - Road Warning - Hazard Warning Flasher
    264
- Overheating
  265
- Emergency Starting
  266
  - Jump Starting
    266
  - Connecting Jumper Cables
    267
  - Jump Starting Procedure
    268
  - Push-Starting
    268
- Electrical Circuit Protection
  269
  - Fuses
    269
  - Driver’s Side Panel
    270
  - Fuse Replacement
    270
  - Engine Compartment
    271
  - Main Fuse
    271
  - Fuse/Relay Panel Description
    272
  - Power Connector Fuse
    275
- Towing
  276
- If You Have a Flat Tire
  281
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    281
  - Use of Compact Spare Tire
    281
  - Changing Tires
    283
  - Jacking Instructions
    283
  - Tire Replacement
    284
  - Maintenance
    288
- Maintenance Services
  290
- Maintenance Schedule
  291
  - Chart Symbols
    294
  - Owner Maintenance Schedule
    295
  - When You Stop for Fuel
    295
  - While Operating Your Vehicle
    295
  - At Least Monthly
    296
  - At Least Once a Year
    296
  - At Least Twice a Year
    296
  - Owner Maintenance Precautions
    297
  - Engine Compartment View
    298
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level
    300
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter
  300
  - Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
    301
  - Checking the Coolant Level
    302
- Engine Cooling System
  302
- Changing Coolant
  304
- Brakes and Clutch
  305
- Drive Belts
  307
  - Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
    308
  - Power Steering Hose
    308
  - Steering Wheel Check
    309
  - Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
    310
  - Changing the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    311
  - Manual Transaxle Check
    312
  - Rear Differential (4WD) Check
    312
  - Transfer Case (4WD) Check
    312
  - Body Lubrication
    313
  - Checking the Washer Fluid Level
    313
- Lubricants and Fluids
  313
- Air Cleaner Element Replacement
  314
- Climate Control Air Filter
  315
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
    316
  - Wiper Blade Maintenance
    316
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement
    317
  - Battery Care
    318
  - Battery Recharging
    319
  - For Best Battery Service
    319
  - Items to be Reset after the Battery Has Been Discharge
    319
  - Inflation Pressures
    321
- Tires and Wheels
  321
  - Tires Care
    321
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    322
  - Tire Rotation
    323
  - Compact Spare Tire Replacement
    324
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    325
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    326
  - Wheel Replacement
    326
  - Tire Speed Ratings
    327
  - Wheel Size Designation
    327
  - Checking Tire Life
    328
  - Tire Ply Composition and Material
    328
  - Maximum Load Rating
    329
  - Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
    329
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    329
  - Temperature -A, B & C
    330
  - Traction - AA, A, B & C
    330
  - Tread Wear
    330
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    331
  - All Season Tires
    334
  - Summer Tires
    334
- Lubricant Specifications
  335
  - Recommended Lubricants
    335
  - Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
    336
- Exterior Care
  337
  - Finish Maintenance
    337
  - Washing
    337
  - Bright-Metal Maintenance
    338
  - Finish Damage Repair
    338
  - Waxing
    338
  - Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
    339
  - Underbody Maintenance
    339
- Interior Care
  340
- Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
  340
- Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
  340
- Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
  340
- Specifications
  341
- Index
  347
- How to Use this Manual
  348
- Interior Overview
  349

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