2008 KIA Sportage Owner's Manual

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Electric type (if equipped)
The electric day/night rearview mir-
ror automatically controls the glare
from the headlights of the car behind
you in nighttime or low light driving
conditions. The sensor mounted in
the mirror senses the light level
around the vehicle, and through a
chemical reaction, automatically
controls the headlight glare from
vehicles behind you.
When the engine is running, the
glare is automatically controlled by
the sensor mounted in the rearview
mirror.
Whenever the shift lever is shifted
into reverse (R), the mirror will auto-
matically go to the brightest setting in
order to improve the drivers view
behind the vehicle.
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NOTICE
When cleaning the mirror, use a
paper towel or similar material
dampened with glass cleaner. Do not
spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror as that may cause the liquid
cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Type A (with compass)
To operate the electric rearview mir-
ror:
Press and hold the ON/OFF button
(
➀) for 3~6 seconds to turn the auto-
matic- dimming function on. The mir-
ror indicator light will illuminate.
Press and hold the ON/OFF button
(
➀) for 3~6 seconds once again to
turn the automatic- dimming function
off. The mirror indicator light will turn
off.Type B (with homelink wireless
control system)
To operate the electric rearview mir-
ror:
Press the “I” button (
➀) to turn the
automatic- dimming function on. The
mirror indicator light will illuminate.
Press the “O” button (
➁) to turn the
automatic- dimming function off. The
mirror indicator light will turn off.
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Room light
Front (map light)
The lights are turned ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switch.
Center (dome light)
➀DOOR :
The light turns on or off when a
door is opened or closed.
The interior light goes out slowly if
the door is closed.
When a door is unlocked by the
transmitter, the interior light stays
on for 30 seconds as long as the
door is not opened.
➁ON :
The light turns on and stays on
even when the doors are all
closed.
Rear (dome light)
➀OFF :
The light stays off even when the
rear hatch or rear hatch window
are open.
➁ DR :
The light turns on or off when the
rear hatch or rear hatch window
are opened or closed.
➂ ON :
The light turns on and stays on
even when the rear hatch or rear
hatch window are all closed.
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Glove box lamp (if equipped)
The glove box lamp comes ON when
the glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must
be ON for the glove box lamp to func-
tion.
Cargo area lamp (if equipped)
The cargo area lamp comes ON
when the rear hatch or rear hatch
window are opened.
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NOTICE
• To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage com-
partment.
• Always keep the storage compart-
ment covers closed while driving.
Do not attempt to place so many
items in the storage compartment
that the storage compartment
cover can not close securely.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
WARNING - Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle.These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.
These compartments can be used to store small items required by the
driver or passengers.
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Center console storage
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the dri-
ver or front passenger.
Type A (if equipped)
To open either of the console storage
compartments, pull up on the locking
tab (
➀) or (➁).To use the center console as armrest
(if equipped), push the release but-
ton then it rises.
To lower the center console, push
the release button and press it down.
Type B (if equipped)
To open the console storage com-
partment, pull up on the locking tab.
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Glove box
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with a master key. (if
equipped)
To open the glove box, make sure it
is unlocked, then pull the handle (
➀)
and the glove box will automatically
open (
➁). Close the glove box after
use.
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NOTICE
Do not apply excessive force when
using the key in the glovebox lock.
Doing so may damage the parts.
Sunglass holder
A sunglass storage compartment is
provided on the overhead console.
To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses in the
compartment door with the lenses
facing out. Push to close.
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NOTICE
Make sure the sunglass holder is
closed while driving.
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Cigarette lighter
To use the cigarette lighter, pull the
assembly cover out.
To operate the cigarette lighter, press
it in and release it. When it is heated,
it automatically pops out ready for
use.
If the engine is not running, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC posi-
tion for the lighter to operate.
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NOTICE
• Do not hold the lighter in after it is
already heated because it will
overheat.
• Only a genuine Kia lighter should
be used in the cigarette lighter
socket. The use of plug-in acces-
sories (shavers, hand-held vacu-
ums, and coffee pots, for example)
may damage the socket or cause
electrical failure.
• If the lighter does not pop out
within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
Ashtrays
Front
To use the ashtray, pull the assembly
cover out.
To remove the ashtray to empty or
clean it, lift it upward and pull it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
WARNING- Ashtray use
• Do not use the vehicle’s ash-
trays as waste receptacles.
• Putting lit cigarettes or match-
es in an ashtray with other
combustible materials may
cause a fire.
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Rear (if equipped)
You can open the rear ashtray by
pulling it out by its top edge. To
remove the ashtray to empty or clean
it, push the tab (
➀) inside and pull it
all the way out.
Cup holder
Front
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
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WARNING-Hot liquids
• Do not place uncovered cups
of hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
If the hot liquid spills,you
could be burned.Such a burn
to the driver could cause a
loss of control of the vehicle.
• To reduce the risk of personal
injury in the event of sudden
stop or collision, do not place
uncovered or insecure bot-
tles,glasses, cans,etc.,in the
cup holder while the vehicle is
in motion.
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