2006 KIA Sportage service

iThank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your dealer
knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained
technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia
replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete sat-
isfaction.
Because subsequent owners require this important infor-
mation as well, this publication should remain with the
vehicle if it is sold.
This manual will familiarize you with operational, main-
tenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It
is supplemented by a Warranty and Consumer
Information manual that provides important information
on all warranties regarding your vehicle. If your vehicle
is equipped with an audio system, you will also have a
Kia Integrated Audio System manual explaining its oper-
ation. We urge you to read these publications carefully
and follow the recommendations to help assure enjoyable
and safe operation of your new vehicle.
Kia offers a great variety of options, components and fea-
tures for its various models.
Therefore, the equipment described in this manual, along
with the various illustrations, may not all be applicable to
your particular vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this man-
ual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the
right to discontinue or change specifications or design at
any time without notice and without incurring any obli-
gation. If you have questions, always check with your
Kia Dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your motor-
ing pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.
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All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, elec-
tronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording,
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translation in whole or part is not permitted without writ-
ten authorization from Kia Motors Corporation.
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Driver’s airbag(see page 3- 59)
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Front passenger’s airbag(see page 3- 60)
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Side airbag(if equipped, see page 3- 67)
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Curtain Airbag(if equipped, see page 3- 67)
➄ Front impact sensor
(see page 3- 69)
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Side impact sensor(if equipped, see page 3- 69)
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SRS Control Module (see page 3- 69)
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Front seat position sensor
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Occupant classification system(see page 3- 60)


Airbag inflation condition(see page 3- 70)


Airbag non-inflation condition(see page 3- 71)


Airbag warning light(see page 3- 76)


Airbag service(see page 3- 77)


Airbag warning label(see page 3- 79)
What your airbag system doesDriver’s airbag and front passenger’s
airbag are designed to supplement
the protection offered by the safety
belt in certain frontal collisions.
Likewise, side airbag and curtain
airbags are designed to supplement
the protection offered by the safety
belt in side collisions. Safety belts
are designed to reduce the injury of
the driver or passengers in case of
impact or collision. No safety belt or
airbag system can completely elimi-
nate injuries that may cause in colli-
sions or impacts. To help reduce
impact on driver or passengers in
any collision, safety belts must be
correctly worn.
What your airbag system does
not doThe air bag system is designed to
supplement the protection offered by
the safety belt system. IT IS NOT A
SUBSTITUTE FOR THE SAFETY
BELT.
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When the ignition switch is turned
ON, the indicator light should illumi-
nate for approximately 6 seconds,
then go off.
Have the system checked if:
 The light does not turn on brieflywhen you turn the ignition ON.
 The light stays on after the engine starts.
 The light comes on while the vehi- cle is in motion.
Airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System) service Your Supplemental Restraint System
is virtually maintenance-free. There
are no parts which you can service.
You must have the system serviced
under the following circumstances:
 If an airbag ever inflates, the airbagmust be replaced. Do not try to
remove or discard the airbag by
yourself. This must be done by an
authorized Kia dealer.
 If the airbag warning indicator light alerts you to a problem, have the
airbag system checked as soon as
possible. Otherwise, your airbag
system may be ineffective.
WARNING
- No modifica-
tions
Do not modify any part of the
airbag system modification
could make the airbag system
ineffective.
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4. If all of the digits have been inputsuccessfully, you have to start the
engine within 30 seconds. If you
attempt to start the engine after 30
seconds, the engine will not start
and you will have to input your
password again.
After performing the limp home pro-
cedure, you have to see an author-
ized Kia dealer immediately to
inspect and repair your ignition key
or immobilizer system.✽ ✽ NOTICEIf you cannot start your engine in
spite of limp home procedure, have
your vehicle towed by an authorized
Kia dealer for inspection and neces-
sary repairs.
✽ ✽NOTICEThe transponder in your ignition
key is an important part of the
immobilizer system. It is designed to
give years of troublefree service,
however you should avoid exposure
to moisture, static electricity and
rough handling. Immobilizer sys-
tem malfunction could occur.✽ ✽NOTICEDo not change, alter or adjust the
immobilizer system because it could
cause the immobilizer system to
malfunction and should only be
serviced by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the immobilizer system
are not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty.
This device complies with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-
210. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause inter- ference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of
the device.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
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WARNING
- Replacing
used pre-tensioners
 Pre-tensioners are designed to operate once. After activa-
tion, pre-tensioner seat belts
must be replaced. All seat
belts, of any type, should
always be replaced after they
have been worn during a colli-
sion.
 Do not attempt to replace the pre-tensioners yourself. This
must be done by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
CAUTION -
Hot parts
The pre-tensioner assembly
mechanism become hot during
activation. Do not touch the pre-
tensioner seat belt assembly for
several minutes after they have
been activated.
WARNING
- Damaging
the pre-tensioners
 Do not hit or strike the pre- tensioner assemblies, espe-
cially with a tool or heavy
object.
 Do not attempt to service or repair the pre-tensioners.
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WARNING
- Belt use
Safety belts must be used cor-
rectly to work properly in an
accident. Each seating position
in your vehicle has a specific
safety belt assembly that
includes a buckle and tongue
designed to be used together.
Failure to heed these warnings
and follow these instructions
will increase the risk and sever-
ity of injuries and the likelihood
of death in an accident.
 Use the shoulder portion of the safety belt on the outside
shoulder only. Never wear the
shoulder portion under the
arm.
 Never swing the safety belt around your neck to fit over
the inside shoulder.
 Never wear the shoulder por- tion of the safety belt across
the neck or face.
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 Wear the lap portion as low aspossible. Be sure that the lap
belt fits snugly around the
hips. Never wear a lap portion
of a lap/shoulder belt over
your waist; it should always
go over the stronger area of
your hips.
 Never use a single safety belt for more than one person.
 The front seatbacks should always remain in a comfort-
able, upright position when
the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
- Twisted belts
A twisted or jammed safety belt
cannot restrain you properly. If
you cannot untwist or unjam the
safety belt, have an authorized
Kia dealer service it immediate-
ly. Never drive or ride with a
twisted or jammed safety belt.
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Automatic transaxle operationAll normal forward driving is done
with the shift lever in the D (Drive)
position.
To move the shift lever from the P
(Park) position, the brake pedal must
be depressed and the lock release
button must be depressed.For smooth operation, depress the
brake pedal when shifting from N
(Neutral) to a forward or reverse
gear.
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NOTICE To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-
ward gear position with the
brakes on.
 When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold the vehicle stationary
with engine power. Use the service
brake or the parking brake.
 Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine is
above idle speed.
WARNING
- Automatic
transaxle
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (PARK) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement
can occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order
identified.
1KMA3019
Automatic
mode
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R (reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.✽ ✽
NOTICEAlways come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
transaxle if you shift into R while
the vehicle is in motion.
N (neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied. D (drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transaxle will automati-
cally shift through a 4-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator fully, at
which time the transaxle will auto-
matically downshift to the next lower
gear.
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