2015 KIA Sportage roof rack

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Features of your vehicle
If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof control lever
located on the overhead console (1).
The sunroof can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Sunroof open warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver removes the ignition key
(smart key: turns off the engine) and
opens the driver-side door when the
sunroof is not fully closed, the warn-
ing chime will sound for approximate-
ly 7 seconds.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, the sun-
roof may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
• After a vehicle is washed or in a rainstorm be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The sunroof cannot tilt when it is in
the slide position but can be slid
while in a tilt position.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
OSL040022
CAUTION- Sunroof con-
trol
Do not continue to pull or
push the sunroof control leverafter the sunroof is fullyopened, closed, or tilted.Damage to the motor or sys-tem components could occur.
Make sure the sunroof is closed fully when leaving yourvehicle. If the sunroof is open,rain or snow may leak throughthe sunroof and wet the interi-or as well as cause theft.
WARNING- Roof cargo
Do not operate the sun roof
while using the roof rack to
transport cargo. This may cause
the cargo to come loose and
distract the driver.

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Roof rack (if equipped)
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a sun-
roof, be sure not to position cargo
onto the roof rack in such a way that
it could interfere with sunroof oper-
ation.
When carrying large objects on the
roof rack, make sure they do not
exceed the overall roof length or
width.
When you are carrying cargo on the roof rack, do not operate the
sunroof (if equipped).
The following specification is the maximum weight that can be
loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible on the roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
CAUTION- Loading roofrack
When carrying cargo on the roof
rack, take the necessary precau-tions to make sure the cargodoes not damage the roof of thevehicle.
OSL040150
ROOF 100 kg (220 lbs.)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

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Features of your vehicle
Loading cargo or luggage in excess
of the specified weight limit on the
roof rack may damage your vehicle.
Severe wind updrafts, caused by
passing vehicles or natural causes,
can cause sudden upward pressure
on items loaded on the roof rack.
This is especially true when carrying
large, flat items such as wood panels
or mattresses.This could cause the items to fall off
the roof rack and cause damage to
your vehicle or others around you.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo
while driving, check frequently
before or while driving to make sure
the items on the roof rack are
securely fastened.
WARNING- Driving withroof load
Always drive slow and turn cor-
ners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. The vehi-
cle center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack.

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✽
NOTICE
If you install an after market HID
head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and
electronic device may malfunction.
Antenna
Type A, B
Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive both AM and FM broadcast
signals.
This antenna is removable. To
remove the roof antenna, turn it
counterclockwise. To install the roof
antenna, turn it clockwise. Type C
Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive both AM and FM broadcast
signals.
• Before entering a place with a low
height clearance or a car wash,
remove the antenna by rotating it
counter-clockwise. If not, the
antenna may be damaged.
When reinstalling your roof anten- na, it is important that it is fully
tightened and adjusted to the
upright position to ensure proper
reception. But it could be removed
when parking the vehicle or when
loading cargo on the roof rack.
When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place the cargo near
the antenna pole to ensure proper
reception.
AUDIO SYSTEM
OHM048154
OSL044412
■Type C
■Type A■Type B

Driving your vehicle
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
E110100AHM
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
ards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra
distance for braking.
Avoid sudden braking or steering.
When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with
a light up-and-down motion until
the vehicle is stopped.
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS. If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,
use second gear. Accelerate slow-
ly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, or other non- slip material under the drive
wheels to provide traction when
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
E170800AHM
Reducing the risk of a rollover
This multi-purpose passenger vehicle
is defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle
(SUV). SUV’s have higher ground
clearance and a narrower track to make
them capable of performing in a wide
variety of off-road applications. Specific
design characteristics give them a high-
er center of gravity than ordinary vehi-
cles. An advantage of the higher
ground clearance is a better view of the
road, which allows you to anticipate
problems. They are not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as con-
ventional passenger vehicles, any
more than low-slung sports vehicles
are designed to perform satisfactorily in
off-road conditions. Due to this risk,
driver and passengers are strongly rec-
ommended to buckle their seat belts. In
a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
more likely to die than a person wear-
ing a seat belt. There are steps that a
driver can make to reduce the risk of a
rollover. If at all possible, avoid sharp
turns or abrupt maneuvers, do not load
your roof rack with heavy cargo, and
never modify your vehicle in any way.
WARNING- Downshifting
Do not downshift with an auto-
matic transaxle while driving on
slippery surfaces. The sudden
change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid and
result in an accident.

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Maintenance
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving shorts distanse of less than 8 km(5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km
(10 miles) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materi- als or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or
vehicle towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h (100 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
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EVERY 12,000 km OR 6 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 120,000 km
EVERY 120,000 km
EVERY 12,000 km OR 6 MONTHSC, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, D, E, F, G
C, E
C, E, G, H, I, J
C, E, G, H, I, J
C, ESTEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BSALL JOINT
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)
TRANSFER CASE OIL (4WD) (1)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (1)
PROPELLAR SHAFT
MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
(1) Transfer case Oil and Rear Axle Oil should be changed anytime they have abeen submerged in water.

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Specifications & Consumer information
DIMENSIONSBULB WATTAGE
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Light Bulb
Wattage
Headlights (Low) 55
Headlights (High) 55
Front turn signal lights / Position lights 28/8
Front turn signal lights* 28
Side turn signal* LED or 5
Front fog lights 27
Side marker 5
Stop and tail lights 28/8
Tail lights
5
Rear turn signal lights 27
Back-up lights 16
High mounted stop light 5 or LED
License plate lights 5
Map lamps* 6
Room lamps 10
Glove box lamp* 5
Luggage lamp* 10
Vanity mirror lamps* 5
* If equipped
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Itemmm (in)
Overall length 4440 (174.8)
Overall width 1855 (73.0)
Overall height 1635 (64.4) / 1645 (64.8)*
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Front tread 1615 (63.6)*2 / 1607 (63.3)*3 / 1597 (62.9)*4
Rear tread 1616 (63.6)*2 / 1608 (63.3)*3 / 1598 (62.9)*4
Wheelbase 2640 (103.9)
*1with roof rack
*2with 215/70R16 tire
*3with 225/60R17 tire
*4with 235/55R18 tire

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Index
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-97
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
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Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
19Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Inside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Other door lock/unlock features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Outside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
17
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 ENGINE START/STOP button position . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . 5-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 7-14
Exterior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128 Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128 Exterior overview I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Exterior overview II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Four wheel drive (4WD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . 1-3
Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 7-46 Engine compartment fuse panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Engine compartment fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Instrument panel fuse panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-32
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
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