2015 KIA SPORTAGE check engine

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A Tachometer
B Turn Signal Indicators
C Speedometer
D Engine Temperature Gauge
E Indicator & Warning Lights
F Gear Shift Position Indicator
G Odometer
H Trip Computer* / Tripmeter
I Fuel Gauge
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light
locations may differ from those in the illustrations
See your Owner’s
Manual for more details

Instrument Cluster Overview


For more information on the function of all indicator and
warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual


QUICK TIPS


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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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Fuel Economy
There are several factors that contribute to your
vehicle’s fuel economy, including maintenance of
your vehicle, driving style, environmental conditions,
vehicle weight and vehicle aerodynamics

Below are
tips on how to help improve fuel economy:
• K

eep your vehicle in good condition with regular
maintenance
• D

on’t let the engine idle longer than necessary
•D

rive at a moderate speed, accelerating
smoothly and at a moderate rate
• K

eep tires inflated to the recommended pressure
•T

ravel lightly, without carrying unnecessary
weight in your vehicles
• A

void placing large or heavy items on roof racks
•A

void hilly, winding or poorly maintained roads
REMINDER: Driving range varies depending on a vehicle’s fuel
tank size, e g , 1 2-gal vs 24-gal Even though the two vehicles'
MPG may be the same, the vehicle with the larger tank will have
the greater range

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or more information on Fuel Economy, you can snap the QR Code
to the right to view a video or refer to the brochure, "GETTING
MORE OUT OF EVERY GALLON, FUEL-SAVING TIPS TO DRIVE BY"
available at your local dealership.
The TPMS indicator functions as both Low Tire
Pressure Light and TPMS Malfunction Indicator


The indicator
will illuminate if one or more tires is
significantly underinflated, the vehicle has a spare tire
installed without TPMS or the outside temperature becomes
significantly lower

I

nflate tire(s) to specifications using an accurate digital tire
pressure gauge to turn off Low Tire Pressure Light


See front
driver’s door jamb for PSI specification

W

hen there is a problem with the TPMS, the TPMS Malfunction
Indicator will blink for approximately one minute and then
illuminate


See dealer for service

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
REMINDER: Consult your dealer for service if Low Tire Pressure Light
remains illuminated after inflating your tire(s)


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uel Economy Video
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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•Even with TPMS, tire pressure should be checked manually at
least once a month Only adjust tire pressure on “cold tires”
•For proper maintenance and optimal fuel economy, maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the load
limits and weight distribution recommended for your vehicle
•In winter or cold weather, the TPMS light may illuminate if the tire
pressure was adjusted to the recommended tire inflation pressure
during warm weather
QUICK TIPS
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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INSTRUMENT \fLUSTER
Active E\fO System
For more information on the Active ECO indicator, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact
your local dealership.
Active ECO helps improve fuel economy by controlling several vehicle components. When activated, it optimizes
drivetrain operations such as engine power and transmission to help improve fuel economy.
To turn ON, press the ACTIVE ECO button
A. The green ECO indicator light B in the instrument cluster will
illuminate, indicating that Active ECO is operating. The Active ECO System will remain on even when the
ignition is cycled.
To turn Active ECO OFF, press the button
A again .
TRIP A
Average Speed
E/T
72°F24025mi.N
2489.4 mi.
64 MPH
23:47
(Type A cluster)
(Buttons located on left side of Driver's Panel)
P


Active ECO System Video

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To help improve your fuel economy:

 Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate
 Keep tires inated to the recommended pressure
Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
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A
B

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DRIVER'S PANEL
Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine:
1. Depress the brake pedal
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while in Park or Neutral
To turn the engine OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob
on your person or inside the vehicle.
REMINDERS:

 In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off
and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds
or 3 times successively within 3 seconds

 If Smart Key fob battery is dead, with the lock button facing the ENGINE START/STOP button,
hold the fob up against the ENGINE START/STOP button and press


Engine Start/Stop Button
and Smart Key Video

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To use electrical accessories:
ACC position

When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (Orange light A)
On position

When already in the ACC position (Orange light A) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again
(Green light B)
When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (Green light B)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position for extended periods of time without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
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AB

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AUDIO SYSTEM
Navigation System*
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (CD, M\f3, USB, i\f\bd, Aux, Bluet\b\bth® Audi\b, My Music)
CDINCLOCK
MAPVOICE
DEST
ROUTE SETUP
PHONE
FMAM
SAT
MEDIA
SEEK
TRACK
POWERPUSHTUNE
FILE
VOL
Press to Power ON/OFF.
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select previous/next
Radio/Sirius stations/Media tracks/files
Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Press to select FM/AM
modes
Press to select Sirius® modes
Press to select MEDIA modes
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius® stations/
Media tracks/files Press to display the MAP screen for
the current position/ VOICE mode
Press to display Destination menu screen
Press to display ROUTE menu screen
Press to display SE TUP mode
Press to enter PHONE mode
Insert CD Press to display Clock
Indicates that a CD has been inserted Press to eject CD
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s audio
system may differ from that in
the illustration
. See your Owner’s
Manual for more details.
For further audio system operations, refer to pages 16-20. For more information, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.
To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader, balance) - Select the on-screen SOUND button on the
audio mode's main screen. To adjust, press the on-screen arrows.


Navigation Audio System
Videos

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When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
Prolonged use of the Navigation System in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery. A warning screen may appear periodically
to remind users that the Navigation System should be operated with the engine running to prevent battery discharge
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\fENTER PANEL
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Sport Mode: To enter Sport mode, move shift
lever from D to left gate.
Sport Mode Shifting: Move shift lever up [+]
to Upshift or [–] to Downshift.



Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gear shift from N to P, N
to R or from P to any gear

Sport mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down .
When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
4WD Transfer Mode
Press the 4WD Transfer Mode selector
button A to activate or deactivate 4WD
Lock mode .
4WD Lock Mode (Indicator is lit):
Activates 4WD for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving, driving on sandy
and muddy roads, etc., to maximize traction. 4WD Auto Mode (Indicator not lit; 4WD Lock is deactivated):
The vehicle operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles. If the system determines that
there is a need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power is distributed to all four
wheels automatically without driver intervention.
PP
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
(Located near shifter)


Sportmatic
® Shifting
Video

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Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•T

urn clockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•T

urn counterclockwise once to Lock All Doors
Lock Unlock
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check
Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent
Malfunction Indicator
from
illuminating

REMINDER: The Fuel Door Release Lever is
located on the lower part of the driver’s door sill
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
HOLD
HOLD
A Press the release button to unfold the key
B Press to Lock All Doors
C Press to unlock Driver’s Door Press
twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
and Rear Hatch
D Press and hold to unlock Rear Hatch and manually open
E Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm

To turn OFF Alarm, press
any button
REMINDER:
• The Rear Hatch does not automatically open when the D button is pressed
• The Rear Hatch unlocks when the Smart Key is within close proximity of the vehicle
• Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options


One-Click Fuel Cap Video

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CLICK!
A
B
C
D
E
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OTHER KEY FEATURES

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink®*
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition or ENGINE SYSTEM START/STOP button* is OFF.
Personal Lamp
Push the lens
A to turn the map lamp ON/OFF. This light produces a spot
beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver
or the front passenger.
Map/Room Lamp switch
DOOR - When pressed or in the DOOR position
B, the lamp turns on when
any door is opened.
ON - In the ON position
C, the lamp stays on continuously.
OFF - In the OFF position
C, the lamp is off even if the door is opened.
DOOR
ON OFF DOOR


When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key, the lamp turns ON for approximately
30 seconds
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights
automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
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BC
A
B
A
Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows.
REMINDERS:

Sunvisor may not shield all direct light

Do not operate the vehicle if the Sunvisor is impairing your visibility

The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly