2014 KIA Sportage Owner's Manual

Introduction
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As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correct-
ly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (high-
er ground clearance, track, etc.) give
this vehicle a higher center of gravity
than other types of vehicles. In other
words they are not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as con-
ventional 2-wheel drive vehicles.
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers. Again, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control, an accident or vehicle
rollover.Be sure to read the
“Reducing the risk of a rollover”
driving guidelines, in section 5 of
this manual.
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No special break-in period is need-
ed. By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 1,000 km (600
miles) you may add to the perform-
ance, economy and life of your vehi-
cle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera-
tion.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS
VEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS

Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Exterior overview II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW I
1. Hood ......................................................4-30
2. Headlamp ..............................................8-2
3. Fog light ................................................8-2
4. Tires and wheels ....................................7-345. Outside rearview mirror..........................4-49
6. Sunroof ..................................................4-35
7. Wiper blade ............................................7-28
8. Windows ................................................4-25
OSL012003N
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Front

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Your vehicle at a glance
EXTERIOR OVERVIEW II
9. Door ......................................................4-17
10. Fuel filler lid ........................................4-32
11. Rear combination lamp ......................8-2
12. Tailgate (trunk) ....................................4-2213. Rear wiper blade ................................7-30
14. Center high mounted stop light ..........8-2
15. Rear window defroster ........................4-93
16. Antenna ..............................................4-126
OSL014004
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Rear

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
OSL014001N
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-18
2. Outside rearview mirror control switch ................................................4-51
3. Central door lock switch....................4-19
4. Power window lock button ................4-29
5. Power window switches ....................4-27
6. Rear parking assist system OFF button ................................................4-76
7. Instrument panel illumination control switch ................................................4-55
8. Active ECO button ............................5-50
9. DBC button .......................................5-42
10. ESC OFF button .............................5-38
11. Steering wheel tilt control ...............4-40
12. Steering wheel ................................4-39
13. Fuse box .........................................7-46
14. Hood release lever ..........................4-30
15. Seats .................................................3-2
16. Fuel filler lid release lever ...............4-32
17. Air vents...............................4-95, 4-106
❈ The actual interior in the vehicle may differ from the illustration

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
OSL010002N
1. Lighting controls / Turn signals.........4-82
2. Steering wheel audio controls ........4-127
3. Instrument cluster.............................4-54
4. Horn .................................................4-41
5. Driver’s front air bag .........................3-58
6. Cruise controls .................................5-46
7. Wiper/Washer switch ........................4-84
8. ENGINE START/STOP button ...........5-8
9. Passenger Air bag OFF indicator.....3-52
10. Audio ............................................4-126
11. Hazard warning flasher ...........4-80, 6-2
12. Climate control system .......4-94, 4-103
13. Power outlet .................................4-119
14. Seat heater switch(with air ventilation) ........................3-11
15. Shift lever ..............................5-13, 5-16
16. Passenger’s front air bag ...............3-58
17. Glove box .....................................4-115
18. Accelerator pedal .............................5-6
19. Brake pedal ....................................5-30
20. Parking brake pedal .......................5-32
❈ The actual instrument panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Engine coolant reservoir ..................7-21
2. Engine oil filler cap ..........................7-18
3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ............7-23
4. Positive battery terminal ..................7-31
5. Negative battery terminal ................7-31
6. Fuse box ..........................................7-50
7. Air cleaner ........................................7-26
8. Engine oil dipstick ............................7-18
9. Radiator cap ....................................7-22
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ..7-25
* if equipped
OSL074101N/OSL071001N
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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GDI engine
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■ T-GDI engine

Safety features of your vehicle
Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 3-2
• Front seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 3-6
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3-14
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23\

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
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Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41- Automatic locking mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
- Tether Anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
- Lower anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system . . 3-48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
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