2005 KIA Sportage roof rack

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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Rear door child safety lock
2. Fuel filler lid
3. Antenna
4. Roof rack (if equipped)
5. Rear hatch
6. Spare tire
7. Outside rearview mirror
8. Tail lights
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Knowing your vehicle
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load things on top of your vehicle.
Crossrails and fixing components to
adapt the roof rack on your vehicle
may be obtained from an authorized
Kia dealer.ROOF RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
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CAUTION
 In case the sunroof is
equipped, do not position roof
rack loads that could interfere
with opening of the sunroof.
 The following specification is
maximum weight when load-
ing cargo or luggage.
 Loading cargo or luggage
above specification on the
roof rack may damage your
vehicle.
When you carry large objects,
never let them hang over the
rear or the sides of your vehi-
cle.
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ROOF 45kg (100 lbs.)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
(Continued) To prevent damage or loss of
cargo as you are driving,
check frequently to make sure
the luggage carrier and cargo
are still securely fastened.
 Always drive your vehicle at a
moderate speed.
 Loading cargo or luggage
over specification on the roof
rack may damage stability of
your vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle58 4
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WARNING
1. Do not install a ski rack,
antenna, etc. that are attached
to the vehicle using a magnet
as anything attached to the
roof of the vehicle with a mag-
net will effect compass opera-
tion.
2. If the compass deviates from
the correct indication soon
after repeated adjustment,
have the compass checked at
an authorized dealer.
3. The compass may not indi-
cate the correct compass
point in tunnels or while driv-
ing up or down a steep hill.
(The compass returns to the
correct compass point when
the vehicle moves to an area
where the geomagnetism is
stabilized.)
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Driving tips10 5Snow tires If you mount snow tires on your Kia,
make sure they are radial tires of the
same size and load range as the
original tires. Mount snow tires on all
four wheels to balance your vehicle’s
handling in all weather conditions.
Keep in mind that the traction provid-
ed by snow tires on dry roads may
not be as high as your vehicle's orig-
inal equipment tires. You should drive
cautiously even when the roads are
clear. Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and munic-
ipal regulations for possible restric-
tions against their use.
Driving in flooded areas Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.
Reducing the risk of a rolloverThis multi-purpose passenger vehi-
cle is defined as a Sports Utility
Vehicle (SUV). SUV’s have higher
ground clearance and a narrower
track to make them capable of per-
forming in a wide variety of off-road
applications. Specific design charac-
teristics give them a higher center of
gravity than ordinary cars. An advan-
tage of the higher ground clearance
is a better view of the road, which
allows you to anticipate problems.
They are not designed for cornering
at the same speeds as conventional
passenger drive vehicles, any more
than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily in
off-road conditions. Due to this risk,
driver and passengers are strongly
recommended to buckle their seat-
belts. In a rollover crash, an unbelt-
ed person is more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt. There
are steps that a driver can make to
reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all
possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers, do not load your roof
rack with heavy cargo, and never
modify your vehicle in any way.
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WARNING
- Snow tire
size
Snow tires should be equivalent
in size and type to the vehicle's
standard tires. Otherwise, the
safety and handling of your
vehicle may be adversely affect-
ed.
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Traveling to remote areasIt makes sense to plan your trip,
especially when going to a remote
area. Know the terrain and plan your
route. You are much less likely to
encounter unwanted surprises. Get
accurate maps of trails.
It’s also a good idea to travel with at
least one other vehicle. If something
happens to one of them, the other
can quickly help.
WARNING -
Cargo
 Cargo piled close to the height
of (or higher than) the seat
backs can be thrown forward
during a sudden stop or on
downhill slopes. You or your
passengers could be severely
injured. Keep cargo below the
top of the seat backs and, if
possible, do not pile separate
items.
 Unsecured cargo in the cargo
area can be tossed about
when driving on the highways
or over rough terrain. You or
your passengers can be
struck by flying objects and
severely injured. Secure the
cargo properly.
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 Cargo should not be carried
on the roof without a proper
roof rack installed. The roof
rack will hold a maximum of
45 kg (100 lbs.). Heavy loads
in a roof rack raise the vehi-
cle’s center of gravity, making
it more likely to roll over. You
can be seriously or fatally
injured if the vehicle rolls
over. Do not load cargo on the
roof while driving off-road, if
at all possible. Put heavy
loads inside the cargo area,
not on the roof or in a roof
rack. Keep cargo in the cargo
area as far forward and low as
possible.
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Specifications2 8
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WeightsSPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more
precise and more up-to-date information.
2.0L Engine 2.7L Engine
Item 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
M/T A/T M/T A/T A/T
Curb weight
1463~1508 1474~1520 1545~1590 1517~1595 1597~1673
(3225~3325
)(
3250~3351
)(
3406~3505
)(
3344~3516
)(
3521~3688
)
GVWR 2050 (4519) 2050 (4519) 2120 (4674) 2100 (4630) 2200 (4850)
GAWRFront 1170 (2579) 1170 (2579) 1170 (2579) 1170 (2579) 1170 (2579)
Rear 1100 (2425) 1100 (2425) 1200 (2646) 1100 (2425) 1200 (2646)
kg (lb)
Item mm (in)
Overall length 4350 (171.3)
Overall width 1800 (70.9) / 1840 (72.4)
*1
Overall height 1695 (66.7) / 1730 (68.1)
*2
Front tread 1540 (60.6) / 1550 (61.0)
*3
Rear tread 1540 (60.6) / 1550 (61.0)
*3
Wheelbase 2630 (103.5)Dimensions*1With side garnish
*2With roof rack
*3With 235/60R16 tire
2WD : Two Wheel Drive
4WD : Four Wheel DriveM/T : Manual Transaxle
A/T : Automatic Transaxle
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