2009 KIA Sportage Owner's Manual

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Room lightFront (map light)The lights are turned ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switch.
Center (dome light)➀
DOOR : 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.
➁
ON : The light turns on and stays
on even when the doors are all
closed.
➂
OFF : In the OFF position, the
light stays off at all times, even
when a door is open.
Cargo area lamp (if equipped)The cargo area lamp comes ON
when the rear hatch or rear hatch
window are opened.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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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 storageThese 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 boxTo open the glove box, pull the han-
dle (
➀) and the glove box will auto-
matically open (
➁). Close the glove
box after use.
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.✽ ✽ NOTICEMake sure the sunglass holder is
closed while driving.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closed
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Cigarette lighterTo 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.
✽ ✽
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 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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Cup holder
FrontCups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
Rear (if equipped)To use the cup holders in rear seat,
pull down the rear seat armrest.✽ ✽NOTICEDo not place heavy cups or cans in
cup holders. Cup holders could be
damaged.
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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SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window,
pull it downward, unsnap it from the
bracket (
➀) and swing it to the side.
Adjust the sunvisor forward or back-
ward.
To use the vanity mirror (if equipped),
pull down the visor and pull up the
mirror cover (
➁, if equipped).
✽ ✽ NOTICE
- Vanity mirror
(if equipped)
Close the vanity mirror cover (if
equipped) securely and return the
sunvisor to its original position after
use.
Power socket (if equipped)The power outlets are designed to
provide power for mobile telephones
or other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running.
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✽ ✽NOTICE• Use when the engine is running,
and remove a plug from the power
outlet after using the electric
appliance. Using when the engine
stops or remaining the electric
appliance with plugged in for
many hours may cause the battery
to be discharged.
• Only use 12V electric appliances which are less than 10A in electric
capacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operating level
when you have to use the power
socket.
• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when
plugged into a vehicle’s power out-
let. These devices may cause exces-
sive audio static and malfunctions
in other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.
Digital clockWhenever the battery terminals,
ROOM LP fuse, or Power Connect
are disconnected, you must reset the
time.
When the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position, the clock but-
tons operates as follows:
HOUR:
Pressing the “H” button with your
finger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
hour.
MINUTE: Pressing the “M” button with your
finger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
minute.
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