2017 KIA Sportage automatic climate control

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Features of your vehicle
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highestposition.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically and the
air conditioning will turn on
according to the detected ambient
temperature.
Defogging logic
To reduce the possibility of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the
air intake or air conditioning is con-
trolled automatically according to
certain conditions such as or
position. To cancel automatic defog-
ging logic or return to the automatic
defogging logic, do the following.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. Within 3 seconds after pressing the defroster button, press the air
intake control button at least 5
times within 3 seconds.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
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Features of your vehicle
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Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times with-
in 3 seconds.
The recirculation indicator blinks 3
times with 0.5 second of interval. It
indicates that the defogging logic is
canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
Auto defogging system (if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the probabil-
ity of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing
the moisture of inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is
on. This indicator illuminates
when the auto defogging
system senses the mois-
ture on the inside of the
windshield and operates.
If more moisture is in the vehicle,
higher steps operate as follow. For
example if auto defogging does not
defog inside the windshield at step 1
Outside air position, it tries to defog
again at step 2 Operating the air con-
ditioning.
Step 1 : Outside air position
Step 2 : Operating the air condition- ing
Step 3 : Blowing air flow toward the windshield
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward the windshield
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Features of your vehicle
To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging
System
Press the front windshield defroster
button for 3 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
canceled, ADS OFF symbol will blink
3 times and the ADS OFF will be dis-
played on the climate control infor-
mation screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, ADS OFF symbol will blink 6
times without a signal.
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the pas-
senger side windshield glass.
Damage to the system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the clean air function turns
on automatically.
Also, the clean air function turns off
automatically, when the ignition
switch turns to the OFF position.
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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 120 months
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake fluid
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 240 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 240 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
No check, No service required
❑Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
*1Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
3Engine oil (2.0 T-GDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months
*4If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
*
5Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

Index
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ........3-43Adding equipment to or modifying your airbag-equipped vehicle ................................................3-69
Air bag warning label ................................................3-69
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-46
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-61
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-57
How does the air bag system operate? ......................3-44
Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag..3-63
Occupant Detection System (ODS) ............................3-50
Side air bag ................................................................3-60
SRS Care ....................................................................3-68\
SRS components and functions ..................................3-47
Air cleaner ....................................................................8-37\
Filter replacement ......................................................8-37
Air conditioning system ..................................................9-6
All wheel drive (AWD)..................................................6-20 All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer mode selection ......6-22
For safe all wheel drive operation ..............................6-23
Reducing the risk of a rollover ..................................6-26
Tight corner brake effect ............................................6-21
Appearance care ............................................................8-95 Exterior care ................................................................8-95
Interior care ..............................................................8-100
Audio (With Touch Screen) ............................................5-7 Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology ................................5-40 Features of Your Audio ................................................5-8
Media Mode ................................................................5-24
Phone Mode ................................................................5-39
Radio Mode ..............................................................5-19
Setup Mode ................................................................5-55
SiriusXM Radio Mode ................................................5-22
Voice Recognition Mode ............................................5-47
Audio System ..................................................................5-2 Antenna ........................................................................\
5-2
Aux, USB port ..............................................................5-4
How vehicle audio works ............................................5-4
Steering wheel audio controls ......................................5-2
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-145 Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-146
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ........................................4-156
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-155
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-147
System operation ......................................................4-153
Automatic transaxle ......................................................6-13 Automatic transaxle operation ....................................6-13
Good driving practices ................................................6-19
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) ......................6-51 AEB warning message and system control ................6-54
Brake operation ..........................................................6-55
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)..................................6-62
Good braking practices ..............................................6-64
Limitation of the system ............................................6-58
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Index
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Trip Modes ..................................................................4-84
Turn By Turn Mode ..................................................4-88
Warning Messages ......................................................4-89
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-6
Vehicle certification label ..............................................9-10
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-7
Vehicle handling instructions ..........................................1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............................9-10
Vehicle load limit ........................................................6-101 Certification label......................................................6-105
Tire and loading information label ..........................6-101
Vehicle weight ............................................................6-106
Warning and indicator lights..........................................4-97 Indicator Lights ........................................................4-104
Warning lights ............................................................4-97
Washer fluid ..................................................................8-35 Checking the washer fluid level..................................8-35
Welcome system ..........................................................4-133 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function......................4-133
Interior light ............................................................4-133
Pocket lamp ..............................................................4-133
Windows ........................................................................\
4-38 Power windows ..........................................................4-39
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-157 Automatic climate control system ............................4-158
Defogging logic ........................................................4-159
Manual climate control system ................................4-157
Winter driving ................................................................6-90 Carry emergency equipment ......................................6-92
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ................6-91
Check battery and cables ............................................6-91
Check spark plugs and ignition system ......................6-91
Don’t let your parking brake freeze............................6-92
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ..........6-92
Snowy or icy conditions ............................................6-90
To keep locks from freezing ......................................6-91
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system..6-91
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant ..................6-91
Wiper blades ..................................................................8-41 Blade inspection ..........................................................8-41
Blade replacement ......................................................8-41
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-126 Front windshield washers ........................................4-127
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....................4-128
Windshield wipers ..................................................4-126
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