2009 KIA Sportage warning lights

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In case of an emergency
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Power connector fuseYour vehicle is equipped with a
power connector fuse to prevent bat-
tery discharge if your vehicle is
parked without being operated for
prolonged periods. Use the following
procedures before parking the vehi-
cle for prolonged period.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and taillights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover and pull up the “P/CONN 30A”.
✽ ✽NOTICE• If the power connector fuse is
pulled up from the fuse panel, the
warning chime, audio, clock and
interior lamps, etc., will not oper-
ate. Some items must be reset after
replacement. (Refer to “Items to
be reset···.” on page 7-34)
• Even though the power connector fuse is pulled up, the battery can
still be discharged by operation of
the headlights or other electrical
devices.
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Power connector fuse

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Maintenance
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At least monthly: Check coolant level in the coolantrecovery reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) : Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or da-
mage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year : Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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For best battery service : Keep the battery securely mount-
ed.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connec- tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a
solution of water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables.
Battery recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes dischargedin a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.Items to be reset after the batteryhas been discharged or the bat-tery has been disconnected. Clock (See Chapter 3)
Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
Trip computer (See Chapter 4)
Compass (See Chapter 4)
Climate control system (See Chapter 4)
Audio (See Chapter 3)
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(Continued) An inappropriately dis-
posed battery can be
harmful to the environ-
ment and human health.
Dispose the battery
according to your local
law(s) or regulation.
When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on
the case may cause battery
acid to leak, resulting in per-
sonal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
Never attempt to recharge the battery when the battery
cables are connected.
The electrical ignition system works with high voltage.
Never touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
or the ignition switched on.
Failure to follow the above
warnings can result in serious
bodily injury or death.

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Index
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-92
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 3-2
Label information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52\
Lubricant specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Luggage center box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-104
Luggage net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-101
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Maintenance services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-\
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Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Rear differential (4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Remote keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-105
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-89
Suggestions for economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-\
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Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Tonneau cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-\
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Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33KLMO
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