2016 KIA Sportage Owner's Manual

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Commands available during
FM, AM radio operation. Commands that can be
used while listening to Satellite Radio.
Command Function
Preset 1~6 Plays the broadcast station saved in Preset 1~6.
Scan Scans receivable frequencies from the current
broadcast and plays for 10 seconds each.
Preset Scan Moves to the next preset from the current
present and plays for 10 seconds each.
Information Displays the information of the current broad- cast.(This feature can be used when receiving
RBDS broadcasts.)
Command Function
Channel 0~223 Plays the selected Satellite Radio channel.
Scan Scans receivable channels from the current
broadcast and plays for 10 seconds each.
Preset 1~6 Plays the broadcast saved in Preset 1~6.
Information Displays the information of the current broad-
cast.

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Commands available duringAudio CD operation. Commands available dur-
ing USB and MP3 CD operation.
Command Function
Random Randomly plays the tracks within the CD.
Random Off Cancels random play to play tracks in sequen-
tial order.
RepeatRepeats the current track.
Repeat Off Cancels repeat play to play tracks in sequen-
tial order.
Track 1~30 Plays the desired track number.
Command Function
Random Randomly plays the files within the current
folder.
Random Off Cancels random play to play files in sequential
order.
Repeat Repeats the current file.
Repeat Off Cancels repeat play to play files in sequential
order.
Information Displays the information screen of the current
file.
Next Folder Play the first file in the next folder.
Previous Folder Play the first file in the previous folder.

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®Commands: Commands available during iPod®
operation. Commands available during
My Music operation.
Command Function
Random Randomly plays the songs within the current
category.
Random Off Cancels random play to play songs in sequen-
tial order.
Repeat Repeats the current song.
Repeat Off Cancels repeat play to play songs in sequen-
tial order.
Command Function
Random Randomly plays all saved files.
Random Off Cancels random play to play files in sequential
order.
RepeatRepeats the current file.
Repeat Off Cancels repeat play to play files in sequential
order.
Delete Deletes the current file. You will bypass an
additional confirmation process.

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CommandFunction
PlayPlays the currently paused song.
PausePauses the current song.
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology A udio Commands:
Commands available during
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology audio streaming from mobile phone oper-
ation Command Operation iPod
®is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. iPod®
mobile digital device sold separately. The
Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Kia is under license. A
Bluetooth®enabled cell phone is required to use
Bluetooth®wireless technology. SiriusXM®service
requires a subscription, sold separately, after 3-
month trial included with vehicle purchase. If you
decide to continue your SiriusXM
®service at the
end of the trial subscription, the plan you choose
will automatically renew and bill at the current rates
until you call SiriusXM
®at 1-866-528-7474 to can-
cel. See our Customer Agreement for complete
terms at www.siriusxm.com. Sirius satellite service
is available only to those at least 18 and older in the
48 contiguous United States, D.C., and P.R. (with
coverage limitations). SiriusXM
®Traffic available in
select markets. See siriusxm.com/traffic for more
information. Sirius, XM and all related marks and
logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.

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DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ
IC
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
. . . . . . . 5-8
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Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Four wheel drive (4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
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Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
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Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change
in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the
underneath side of the vehicle, have
the exhaust system checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING- Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged
time. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING -Open tail-
gate
Do not drive with the tailgate
open. Poisonous exhaust gases
can enter the passenger com-
partment If you must drive with
the tailgate open proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan
at the highest speed.

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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in section 7,
“Maintenance”.
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Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
Buckle your seat belt.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.