2008 KIA Sportage ignition

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Each of these actions will cancel
cruise control operation (the “SET”
indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter will go OFF), but it will not turn the
system off. If you wish to resume
cruise control operation, push up the
RES/ACC
( + / RES)switch located
on your steering wheel. You will
return to your previously preset
speed.
To turn cruise control off, do
one of the following:
• Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button
(the CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster will go OFF).
• Turn the ignition off.
Both of these actions cancel cruise
control operation. If you want to
resume cruise control operation,
repeat the steps provided in “To Set
Cruise Control Speed” on the previ-
ous page.
To increase cruise control set
speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
• Push up the RES/ACC ( + / RES)
switch and hold it. Your vehicle will
accelerate. Release the switch at
the speed you want.• Push up the RES/ACC ( + / RES)
switch and release it immediately.
The cruising speed will increase 1.6
km/h (1 mph) by one touch and will
be memorized to the reset speed.
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The Traction Control System (TCS)
helps the vehicle accelerate on slip-
pery road surfaces by preventing the
drive wheels from spinning exces-
sively. It also provides improved dri-
ving force and steering.
TCS operation
TCS ON condition
• When the ignition is turned
ON, TCS and TCS OFF
indicator light illuminate for
approximately 3 seconds,
then TCS is turned on.
• Press the TCS OFF button
to turn TCS off. (TCS OFF
indicator will illuminate). To
turn the TCS on, press the
TCS OFF button (TCS OFF
indicator light will go off).
• When starting the engine,
you may hear a slight tick-
ing sound. This is the TCS
performing an automatic
system self-check and does
not indicate a problem.
When operating
When the TCS is in opera-
tion, TCS indicator light
blinks.
• When the traction control
system is operating prop-
erly, you can feel a slight
pulsation in the vehicle.
This is only the effect of
brake control and indi-
cates nothing unusual.
• When moving out of mud
or driving on a slippery
road, pressing the accel-
erator pedal may not
cause the engine rpm
(revolutions per minute) to
increase.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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TCS operation off
TCS OFF state
• To cancel TCS operation,
press the TCS OFF button
(TCS OFF indicator light
illuminates).
• If the ignition switch is
turned to LOCK position
when TCS is off, TCS
remains off. Upon restart-
ing the engine, the TCS will
automatically turn on
again.
Indicator light
When ignition switch is turned to ON,
the indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if TCS system is operating
normally.
The TCS indicator light blinks when-
ever TCS is operating.
TCS OFF indicator light comes on
when either the TCS is turned off
with the button, or TCS malfunctions
when turned on.
TCS
OFFTCS
TCS
OFF
■TCS indicator light (blinks)
■ TCS OFF indicator light (comes on)WARNING
The Traction Control System is
only a driving aid; use precau-
tions for safe driving by slowing
down on curved,snowy, or icy
roads.Don't attempt to acceler-
ate excessively just because the
TCS indicator light is blinking.

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The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) monitors information from
various vehicle sensors and then
compares the driver's commands
with the actual behavior of the
vehicle.
If an unstable condition occurs - a
sudden evasive movement for
example - ESC intervenes within
fractions of a second via the engine
computer and brake system and
attempts to stabilize the vehicle.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
• When the ignition is turned
ON, ESC and ESC OFF
indicator lights illuminate
for approximately 3 sec-
onds, then ESC is turned
on.
• Press the ESC OFF but-
ton for at least half a sec-
ond after turning the igni-
tion ON to turn ESC off.
(ESC OFF indicator will
illuminate). To turn the
ESC on, press the ESC
OFF button (ESC OFF
indicator light will go off).
• When starting the engine,
you may hear a slight tick-
ing sound. This is the ESC
performing an automatic
system self-check and
does not indicate a prob-
lem.
When operating
When the ESC is in opera-
tion, ESC indicator light
blinks.
• When the Electronic
Stability Control is operat-
ing properly, you can feel a
slight pulsation in the vehi-
cle. This is only the effect
of brake control and indi-
cates nothing unusual.
• When moving out of the
mud or slippery road,
pressing the accelerator
pedal may not cause the
engine rpm (revolutions
per minute) to increase.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
-
ESC
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ESC operation off
ESC OFF state
• To cancel ESC operation,
press the ESC OFF button
(ESC OFF indicator light
illuminates).
• If the ignition switch is
turned to LOCK position
when ESC is off, ESC
remains off. Upon restart-
ing the engine, the ESC
will automatically turn on
again.
Indicator light
When ignition switch is turned to ON,
the indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if ESC system is operating
normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
ever ESC is operating.
ESC OFF indicator light comes on
when either the ESC is turned off
with the button, or ESC malfunctions
when turned on.
■ESC indicator light (blinks)
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)WARNING- ESC
The Electronic Stability Control
system is only a driving aid; use
precautions for safe driving by
slowing down on curved,snowy,
or icy roads.Don’t attempt to
accelerate excessively just
because the ESC indicator light
is blinking.
ESC
OFF
ESC
ESC
OFF

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Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the for-
ward speed of the vehicle.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the
approximate number of engine revo-
lutions per minute (rpm).Use the tachometer to select the cor-
rect shift points and to prevent lug-
ging and/or over-revving the engine.
The tachometer pointer may move
slightly when the ignition switch is in
ACC or ON position with the engine
OFF. This movement is normal and
will not affect the accuracy of the
tachometer once the engine is run-
ning.
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NOTICE
Do not operate the engine within the
tachometer's RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine dam-
age.
GAUGES
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Warning lights / audible indi-
cators
Checking operation
All warning lights are checked by
turning the ignition switch ON (do not
start the engine). Any light that does
not illuminate should be checked by
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
After starting the engine, check to
make sure that all warning lights are
off. If any are still on, this indicates a
situation that needs attention. When
releasing the parking brake, the
brake system warning light should go
off. The fuel warning light will stay on
if the fuel level is low.
Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS) warning
light (if equipped)
This light illuminates if the key is
turned to ON and goes off in approx-
imately 3 seconds if the system is
operating normally.
If the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS system.
Contact an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.
Electronic brake force
distribution (EBD)
system warning light
(if equipped)
If two warning lights illumi-
nate at the same time
while driving, your vehicle
has a problem with ABS
and EBD system.In this case, your ABS system and
regular brake system may not work
normally. Have the vehicle checked
by an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon
as possible.
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
WARNING-Brake indica-
tors
If the both ABS and Brake warn-
ing lights are ON and stay ON,
your vehicle’s brake system will
not work normally.You may
experience an unexpected and
dangerous situation during sud-
den braking.In this case, avoid
high speed driving and abrupt
braking.Have your vehicle
checked by Authorized Kia
Dealer as soon as possible.

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Shift pattern indicators
(if equipped)
The individual indicators illuminate to
show the automatic transaxle shift
lever selection.
Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)
This light illuminates when the immo-
bilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine.
The light goes out after the engine is
running. In case this light goes out
before you start the engine, you must
turn to the LOCK position and restart
the engine.
If this light blinks when the ignition
switch is in the ON position before
starting the engine, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia
Dealer.
Parking brake & brake
fluid warning
Parking brake warning
This light is illuminated when the
parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
tion. The warning light should go off
when the parking brake is released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.2. With the engine stopped, check
the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required. Then
check all brake components for
fluid leaks.
3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks
are found, the warning light
remains on or the brakes do not
operate properly. Have it towed to
any Authorized Kia Dealer for a
brake system inspection and nec-
essary repairs.
To check bulb operation, check
whether the parking brake and brake
fluid warning light illuminates when
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
WARNING
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light on is dangerous.If the
brake warning light remains on,
have the brakes checked and
repaired immediately by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.