2012 KIA Sportage service

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Foreword

Index
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Jack and tools ··················\
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Jump starting ··················\
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Key positions ··················\
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Keys ··················\
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LabelAir bag warning label ··················\
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Tire sidewall labeling ··················\
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Tire specification and pressure label ··················\
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Vehicle certification label ··················\
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Latch system, see lower anchor system ··················\
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Lighting ················\
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····4-67 Battery saver function ··················\
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Daytime running light ··················\
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Headlight escort function ··················\
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Headlight welcome function ··················\
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·4-67
Lubricants and capacities ··················\
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Luggage net holder ··················\
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4-104
Luggage rack, see roof rack ··················\
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Lumbar support ··················\
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Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···········7-10Maintenance services ··················\
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Maintenance schedule ··················\
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Owner maintenance ··················\
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Tire maintenance ··················\
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7-35
Maintenance services ··················\
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·7-3
Manual climate control system ··················\
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··4-80 Air conditioning ··················\
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·4-84
Climate control air filter ··················\
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Heating and air conditioning ··················\
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4-80
Manual heating and air conditioning ··················\
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Manual transaxle ··················\
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Memory fuse ··················\
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Mirrors ················\
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·····4-37 Day/night rearview mirror ··················\
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Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ··················\
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Inside rearview mirror ··················\
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Outside rearview mirror ··················\
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Moonroof, see panoramic sunroof ··················\
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Neck restraints, see headrest ··················\
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Safety features of your vehicle
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✽
NOTICE
Because the sensor that activates the
SRS air bag is connected with the pre-
tensioner seat belt, the SRS air bag
warning light ( ) on the instrument
panel will illuminate for approximately
6 seconds after the ignition switch has
been turned to the ON position, and
then it should turn off.
CAUTION
If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not
working properly, this warning lightwill illuminate even if there is nomalfunction of the SRS air bag. Ifthe SRS air bag warning light doesnot illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON, or if it remainsilluminated after illuminating forapproximately 6 seconds, or if itilluminates while the vehicle isbeing driven, please have anauthorized Kia dealer inspect thepre-tensioner seat belt and SRS airbag system as soon as possible.
WARNING
Pre-tensioners are designed to operate only one time. After acti-
vation, pre-tensioner seat belts
must be replaced. All seat belts,
of any type, should always be
replaced after they have been
worn during a collision.
The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly mechanisms become
hot during activation. Do not
touch the pre-tensioner seat belt
assemblies for several minutes
after they have been activated.
Do not attempt to inspect or replace the pre-tensioner seat
belts yourself. This must be done
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies.
Do not attempt to service or repair the pre-tensioner seat belt
system in any manner.
Do not put anything near the buckle. Placing objects near the
buckle can adversely affect the
buckle pretensioner and may
increase the risk of personal
injury in the event of a collision.
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Improper handling of the pre-ten-sioner seat belt assemblies, and
failure to heed the warnings not
to strike, modify, inspect, replace,
service or repair the pre-tension-
er seat belt assemblies may lead
to improper operation or inadver-
tent activation and serious injury.
Always wear the seat belts when driving or riding in a motor vehi-
cle.
If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat belt must be discarded, con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.

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SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free
and so there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag
warning light does not illuminate, or con-
tinuously remains on, have your vehicle
immediately inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such as
removing, installing, repairing, or any
work on the steering wheel, the front
passenger’s panel, front seats and roof
rails must be performed by an authorized
Kia dealer. Improper handling of the SRS
system may result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING
Modification to SRS components
or wiring, including the addition
of any kind of badges to the pad
covers or modifications to the
body structure, can adversely
affect SRS performance and lead
to possible injury.
For cleaning the air bag pad cov- ers, use only a soft, dry cloth or
one which has been moistened
with plain water. Solvents or
cleaners could adversely affect
the air bag covers and proper
deployment of the system.

No objects should be placed over
or near the air bag modules on the
steering wheel, instrument panel,
and the front passenger's panel
above the glove box, because any
such object could cause harm if the
vehicle is in a crash severe enough
to cause the air bags to inflate.
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(Continued)
If the air bags inflate, they must be replaced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS wiring, or other components
of the SRS system. Doing so
could result in injury, due to acci-
dental inflation of the air bags or
by rendering the SRS inopera-
tive.
If components of the air bag sys- tem must be discarded, or if the
vehicle must be scrapped, certain
safety precautions must be
observed. An authorized Kia
dealer knows these precautions
and can give you the necessary
information. Failure to follow
these precautions and proce-
dures could increase the risk of
personal injury.
If your car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on
flooring, you shouldn't try to start
the engine; have the car towed to
an authorized Kia dealer.

Features of your vehicle
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✽
✽NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobilizer keys around.
Otherwise the engine may not start or
may stop soon after it starts. Keep each
key separately in order to avoid a start-
ing malfunction.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose your
keys, consult an authorized Kia dealer.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignitionkey is an important part of the immobilizer system. It is designedto give years of trouble-free service, however you should avoid expo-sure to moisture, static electricityand rough handling. Immobilizersystem malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust theimmobilizer system because itcould cause the immobilizer sys-tem to malfunction and should only be serviced by an authorized Kiadealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the immobilizer systemare not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories nearthe ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt thetransponder signal and may pre-vent the engine from being started.

Features of your vehicle
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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened without
using the ignition key or transmitter (or
smart key).
The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 27 seconds, and repeat
the horn 3 times unless the system is dis-
armed. To turn off the system, unlock the
doors with the ignition key or transmitter
(or smart key).
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Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when the
doors (and tailgate) are unlocked with the
transmitter (or smart key) or the ignition
key.
After depressing the unlock button, the
hazard warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound twice to indicate that the
system is disarmed.
After depressing the unlock button, if any
door (or tailgate) is not opened within 30
seconds, the system will be rearmed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Avoid trying to start the engine while
the alarm is activated. The vehicle
starting motor is disabled during the
theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the
transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and wait for
30 seconds. Then the system will be
disarmed. (if equipped)
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it could
cause the theft-alarm system tomalfunction and should only beserviced by an authorized Kia deal-er.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi- cations to the theft-alarm systemare not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.

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1. When programming the buttons for the
first time, press and hold the left and
center buttons (,)simultane-
ously until the indicator light begins to
flash after approximately 20 seconds.
(This procedure erases the factory-set
default codes. Do not perform this step
to program additional hand-held trans-
mitters.)
✽ ✽ NOTICE
For non rolling code garage door open-
ers, follow steps 2 - 3.
For rolling code garage door openers,
follow steps 2 - 6.
For Canadian Programming, please fol-
low the Canadian Programming section.
For help with determining whether your
garage is non-rolling code or rolling
code, please refer to the garage door
openers owner’s manual or contact
HomeLink customer service at 1-800-
355-3515.
2. Press and hold the button on the
HomeLink system you wish to train
and the button on the transmitter while
the transmitter is approximately 2-8 cm
(1 to 3 inches) away from the mirror.
Do not release the buttons until step 3
has been completed.
3. The HomeLink indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the
indicator light flashes rapidly, both but-
tons may be released. (The rapid flash-
ing light indicates successful program-
ming of the new frequency signal.)
✽ ✽NOTICE
Some gate operators and garage door
openers may require you to replace step
#3 with the “cycling” procedure noted in
the “Canadian Programming” section
of this document.
OHD046306N
FlashingOHD046307N
Flashing
1-3inches
Transmitter