2014 KIA Sportage brake

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

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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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
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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
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❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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GDI engine
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Safety features of your vehicle
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Headrest
The rear seat(s) is equipped with
headrests in all the seating positions
for the occupant's safety and com-
for t.
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for passengers, but also helps
protect the head and neck in the
event of a collision.
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WARNING
For maximum effectiveness incase of an accident, the rear
seat headrest should be
adjusted so the middle of the
headrest is at the same height
of the center of gravity of an
occupant's head. Generally,
the center of gravity of most
people's head is level to the
height of the top of their eyes.
Also adjust the headrest as close to your head as possi-
ble. For this reason, the use of
a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is not
recommended.
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed.
Severe injury to an occupant
may occur in the event of an
accident. Headrests may pro-
vide protection against severe
neck injuries when properly
adjusted.
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WARNING- Cargo load-ing
Make sure the engine is off, the
automatic transaxle is in P
(Park) or the manual transaxle
is in 1st, and the parking brake
is securely applied whenever
loading or unloading cargo.
Failure to take these steps may
allow the vehicle to move if the
shift lever is inadvertently
moved to another position.
WARNING- Cargo
Cargo should always be
secured to prevent it from being
thrown about the vehicle in a
collision and causing injury to
the vehicle occupants. Do not
place objects on the rear
seats, since they cannot be
properly secured and may hit
the front seat occupants in a
collision.

Safety features of your vehicle
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Just before impact, drivers often
brake heavily. Such heavy braking
lowers the front portion of the vehi-
cle causing it to “ride” under a vehi-
cle with a higher ground clearance.
Air bags may not inflate in this
"under-ride" situation because
deceleration forces that are detect-
ed by sensors may be significantly
reduced by such “under-ride” colli-
sions. Front air bags may not inflate in
rollover accidents because front air
bag deployment would not provide
additional occupant protection.
However, if equipped with side
impact and curtain air bags, the air
bags may inflate in a rollover, when
it is detected by the rollover sensor. Air bags may not inflate if the vehi-
cle collides with objects such as
utility poles or trees, where the
point of impact is concentrated to
one area and the full force of the
impact is not delivered to the sen-
sors.
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Features of your vehicle
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To lock a door without the key,
push the inside door lock button (1)
or central door lock switch (2) to
the “Lock” position and close the
door (3).
If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle
doors will lock automatically.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
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With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door
lock button (1) to the “Unlock” posi-
tion. The red mark (2) on the button
will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark (2) on the door lock button
will not be visible.
To open a door, pull the door han- dle (3) outward. If the inner door handle of the dri-
ver’s (or front passenger’s) door is
pulled when the door lock button is
in the lock position, the button will
unlock and the door will open. (if
equipped)
Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch
and any front door is opened.
Doors cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and any
door is opened. (if equipped)
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Lock Unlock
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Features of your vehicle
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Impact sensing door unlock
system (if equipped)
In the event of air bag deployment
resulting from a vehicle impact, all
doors will automatically unlock.
Auto door lock/unlock feature
(Automatic transaxle, if
equipped)
All doors will automatically lock
when the transaxle shift lever is
shifted out of P(Park).
All doors will automatically unlock when the transaxle shift lever is
shifted into P (Park).
Speed sensing door lock sys-
tem (Manual transaxle, if
equipped)
All doors will automatically lockafter the vehicle speed exceeds
about 15 km (9 mph).
All doors will automatically unlock when the engine is shut off and the
ignition key is removed.
WARNING- Unlockedvehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked
can invite theft or possible harm
to you or others from someone
hiding in your vehicle while you
are gone. Always remove the
ignition key, engage the parking
brake, close all windows and
lock all doors when leaving
your vehicle unattended.
WARNING- Unattendedchildren
An enclosed vehicle can
become extremely hot, causing
death or severe injury to unat-
tended children or animals who
cannot escape the vehicle.
Furthermore, children might
operate features of the vehicle
that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm,
possibly from someone gaining
entry to the vehicle. Never leave
children or animals unattended
in your vehicle.
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while
the vehicle is in motion to pre-
vent accidental opening of the
door. Locked doors will also
discourage potential intruders
when the vehicle stops or
slows down.
Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles,
motorcycles, bicycles or
pedestrians approaching the
vehicle in the path of the door.
Opening a door when some-
thing is approaching can
cause damage or injury.

Features of your vehicle
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HOOD
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Opening the hood
1.Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
2.Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the second-
ary latch (1) inside of the hood
center and lift the hood (2). 3.Pull out the support rod from the
support rod holder.
4.Place the support rod end in the designated hole on the underside
of the hood to hold up the hood.
WARNING - Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the
area wrapped in rubber. The
rubber will help prevent you
from being burned by hot metal
when the engine is hot.WARNING
Open the hood after turning off
the engine on a flat surface,
shifting the shift lever to the
P(Park) position for automatic
transaxle and to the 1st(First)
gear or R(Reverse) for manual
transaxle, and setting the park-
ing brake.
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