2014 KIA Sportage fuel

Introduction
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . 1-3

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Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
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Introduction
A020101AHM-EU
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having a pump
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
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Gasoline containing alcohol andmethanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),
and gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol (also known as wood alco-
hol) are being marketed along with or
instead of leaded or unleaded gaso-
line.
Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol
may be used in your vehicle. Do not
use gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline
or gasohol containing any methanol.
Ethanol provides less energy than
gasoline and it attracts water, and it is
thus likely to reduce your fuel efficien-
cy and could lower your MPG results.
Methanol may cause drivability prob-
lems and damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind
if drivability problems occur. Vehicle
damage or drivability problems may
not be covered by the manufacturer's
warranty if they result from the use of:
1. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tankother than what has been speci-fied. (Consult an authorized Kiadealer for details.)
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the noz- zle automatically shuts off
when refueling.
Tighten the cap until it clicks once. otherwise the Check
Engine light will illumi-
nate.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.

Introduction
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"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufac-
tured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati-
ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine perform-
ance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. Kia recom-
mends that customers do not use
fuel with an ethanol content exceed-
ing 10%.A020104AUN
Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapor lock or hard starting.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful
manganese-based fuel additives
such as MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl).
Kia does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing MMT.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and affect your emis-
sion control system.
The malfunction indicator lamp on
the cluster may come on.
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Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which con-tains methanol. Discontinue useof any gasohol product whichimpairs drivability.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle LimitedWarranty does not cover dam-age to the fuel system or anyperformance problems causedby the use of “E85” fuel.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle LimitedWarranty may not cover damageto the fuel system and any per-formance problems that arecaused by the use of fuels con-taining methanol or fuels con-taining MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

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Introduction
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance perform-
ance of the Emission Control
System. For more information on
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline,
please go to the website (www
.top-
tiergas.com)
For customers who do not use TOP
Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, addi-
tives that you can buy separately
may be added to the gasoline. If
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive
added to the fuel tank at every
12,000 km (7,500 mile) or 12 months
is recommended. Additives are avail-
able from your authorized Kia dealer
along with information on how to use
them. Do not mix other additives.
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Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available.

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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
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Rear

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
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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

Features of your vehicle
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 4-3
• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Remote keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
. . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
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Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22\
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-30
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
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. . . 4-41
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Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
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. 4-55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62
Back-up warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
. . . . . . . . 4-76

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-77

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79
Rear-camera display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79
Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
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Features of your vehicle
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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pulling up
the fuel filler lid opener.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the lid to
break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary,
spray around the lid with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use
radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow
the ice to melt.
1.Stop the engine.
2.To open the fuel filler lid, pull up the
fuel filler lid opener.
3.Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4.To remove the cap, turn the fuel filler cap (2) counterclockwise.
5.Refuel as needed.
Closing the fuel filler lid
1.To install the cap turn it clockwise until it clicks once.
2.Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly making sure that it is secure-
ly closed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
There may be an intermittent noise
near the refueling hole while the
engine is idling if the fuel cap is not
closed securely. This occurs normal-
ly with the OBD system.
FUEL FILLER LID
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