2018 KIA SPORTAGE Owners Manual

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Index
Sensor to detect the distance from the vehiclein front (front radar)..................................................6-56
System malfunction ....................................................6-57
Limitation of the system ............................................6-58
Recognizing pedestrians ............................................6-61
Back-up lamp and Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement..........................................................8-87
Battery........................................................................\
....8-42 For best battery service ..............................................8-42
Recharging the battery ................................................8-43
Reset items ..................................................................8-44
Battery replacement (folding key) ..................................4-8
Battery replacement (smart key)....................................4-17
Battery saver function ..................................................4-118
Before driving ..................................................................6-4
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) ............................6-72 BSD (Blind Spot Detection)/LCA (Lane Change Assist)......................................6-73
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) ..................................6-76
Bonnet see the hood ......................................................4-43
Brake system..................................................................6-28 Power brakes ..............................................................6-28
Parking brake ..............................................................6-30
Electric parking brake (EPB) ......................................6-31
Auto hold ....................................................................6-38\
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)....................................6-42
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................6-44
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................6-48
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ....................................6-49
Brakes fluid....................................................................8-32\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................8-32
Bulb replacement ..........................................................8-78
Bulb wattage ....................................................................9-3
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................6-9
California Perchlorate notice ......................................8-103
Camera (Rear view) ....................................................4-117
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................9-7
Care Care of seat belts ........................................................3-31
SRS Care ....................................................................3-68\
Tire care ......................................................................8-\
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Exterior care ................................................................8-93
Interior care ................................................................8-98
Care of seat belts ..........................................................3-31
Center console storage ................................................4-161
Central door lock switch................................................4-24
Chains - Tire ..................................................................6-91
Checking fluid levels ....................................................8-25
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................8-46
Child restraint system ....................................................3-32
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Children Always in the Rear ......................................3-32
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-33
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-36
Securing a child restraint withthe LATCH anchors system ..........................................................3-38
Securing a child restraint seatwith Tether Anchor system ..............................................3-39
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-26
Climate control air filter ................................................8-37 Filter inspection ..........................................................8-37
Climate control system ................................................4-134 Manual climate control system ................................4-134
Automatic climate control system ............................4-144
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-145
Closing the sunroof........................................................4-52
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-172
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-68
Compact spare tire ........................................................7-21
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit ............................7-26
Consumer assistance (U.S. only) ..................................9-12 Toll free consumer assistance ....................................9-12
Emergency roadside assistance ..................................9-12
Trip interruption ..........................................................9-13
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country ............9-14
Coolant ........................................................................\
..8-28
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................8-28
Crankcase emission control system ............................8-101
Cruise control system ....................................................6-66 Cruise control switch ..................................................6-66
To set cruise control speed..........................................6-67
To increase cruise control set speed ..........................6-67
To decrease the cruising speed ..................................6-68
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on 6-68
To cancel cruise control ..............................................6-68
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 20mph (30 km/h) ..............................6-69
To turn cruise control off ............................................6-69
Cup holder ..................................................................4-164
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-61
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ........................................................4-69
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-68
Day/night rearview mirror ............................................4-58
Declaration of Conformity ............................................5-64 FCC ........................................................................\
....5-64
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-156
Defroster (Rear window) ............................................4-133
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-156
Dimensions ......................................................................9-\
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Disarmed stage ..............................................................4-20
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................4-69
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-68
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Door locks......................................................................4-\
22From outside the vehicle ............................................4-22
From inside the vehicle ..............................................4-23
Central door lock switch ............................................4-24
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-26
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ....................................6-62 DBC operation ............................................................6-63
Drinks holders, see cup holders ..................................4-164
DRIVE mode (Drive mode integrated control system) ..6-70
Drive mode integrated control system ..........................6-70 DRIVE mode ..............................................................6-70
ECO mode ..................................................................6-70
SPORT mode ..............................................................6-71
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ............................3-58
Driving at night ..............................................................6-87
Driving in flooded areas ................................................6-89
Driving in the rain..........................................................6-88
Driving off-road ............................................................6-89
ECO mode (Drive mode integrated control system) ....6-70
Economical operation ....................................................6-84
Electric parking brake (EPB) ........................................6-31
Electrical Equipment (U.S. only) ..................................9-15 Installation of a mobile two-way radio system ..........9-15
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) ......................................4-59
Electrochromic mirror with HomeLink system ............4-60 Electronic power steering ..............................................4-54
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................6-44
Emergency liftgate safety release ..................................4-28
Emergency roadside assistance......................................9-12
Emergency starting ..........................................................7-5
Jump starting ................................................................7-5
Emergency while driving ................................................7-3
Emission control system ..............................................8-101 Crankcase emission control system ..........................8-101
Evaporative emission control System ......................8-101
Exhaust emission control system ..............................8-102
Engine ........................................................................\
......9-2
Engine compartment ........................................................2-6
Engine compartment ........................................................8-3
Engine coolant ..............................................................8-28 Checking the coolant level..........................................8-28
Changing the coolant ..................................................8-31
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............................4-70
Engine number ..............................................................9-11
Engine oil ......................................................................8-\
26 Checking the engine oil level ....................................8-26
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................8-27
Engine overheats ..............................................................7-7
Engine start/stop button ..................................................6-9 Illuminated engine start/stop button ............................6-9
Engine start/stop button position ..................................6-9
Starting the engine with a smart key ..........................6-11
Engine start/stop button illumination ..............................6-9
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Engine start/stop button position ....................................6-9
Engine will not start ........................................................7-4
Evaporative emission control System ..........................8-101
Exhaust emission control system ................................8-102
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............8-21Engine oil and filter ....................................................8-21
Drive belts ..................................................................8-21
Fuel filter (cartridge) ..................................................8-21
Fuel filter (for gasoline) ..............................................8-21
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections ......................8-21
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap ....................................8-21
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ..........................8-22
Air cleaner filter ..........................................................8-22(for gasoline engine) ..................................................8-22
Valve clearance ..........................................................8-22
Cooling system ..........................................................8-22
Coolant ........................................................................\
8-22
Automatic transaxle fluid............................................8-2\
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Brake hoses and lines..................................................8-23
Brake fluid ..................................................................8-23
Parking brake ..............................................................8-23
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors ........................8-24
Exhaust pipe and muffler ............................................8-24
Suspension mounting bolts ........................................8-24
Steering gear box, linkage & boots /lower arm ball joint ................................................8-24
Drive shafts and boots ................................................8-24
Air conditioning refrigerant ........................................8-24 Exterior care ..................................................................8-93
Exterior features ..........................................................4-175
Roof rack ..................................................................4-175
Exterior overview (Front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview (Rear) ................................................2-3
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..7-15 Jack and tools ..............................................................7-15
Removing the spare tire ..............................................7-16
Storing the spare tire ..................................................7-16
Changing tires ............................................................7-17
Compact spare tire ......................................................7-21
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-172
Fluid Brake fluid ..................................................................8-32
Washer fluid ................................................................8-33
Fog light (front) ..........................................................4-123
Folding key ......................................................................4-\
5 Record your key number ..............................................4-5
Key operations ..............................................................4-5
Transmitter precautions ................................................4-7
Battery replacement ......................................................4-8
Immobilizer system ......................................................4-9
Folding the outside rearview mirror ..............................4-66
Folding the rear seat ......................................................3-16
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Front fog lamp (Bulb and LED type) bulbreplacement ............................................................\
....8-84
Front seat adjustment (manual) ......................................3-7
Front seat adjustment (power) ........................................3-9
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement ......................8-83
Fuel Economy ................................................................4-83
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-45
Fuel Gauge ....................................................................4-71\
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2
Fuses ........................................................................\
......8-60 Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................8-61
Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................8-63
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................8-66
Gauges ........................................................................\
..4-70
Glove box ....................................................................4-16\
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Glove box lamp bulb replacement ................................8-91
Gross vehicle weight........................................................9-6\
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................7-2
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................6-86
Headlamp (HID type) bulb replacement ......................8-81
Headlamp (High/Low beam) bulb replacement ............8-82
Headlight (Headlamp) escort function ........................4-132 Headlight position........................................................4-119
Headrest (rear) ..............................................................3-14
Headrest(front) ..............................................................3-11
Heated steering wheel....................................................4-56
High - beam operation ................................................4-120
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement ..................8-88
Highway driving ............................................................6-89
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ......................................6-49
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-43
Horn ........................................................................\
......4-57
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2
Ignition switch illumination ............................................6-6
Ignition switch position ..................................................6-6
Immobilizer system (folding key) ..................................4-9
Indicator Lights............................................................4-103
Inflation conditions (Air bags) ......................................3-64
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................4-58
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-68
Instrument Cluster Control ........................................4-69
LCD Display Control ..................................................4-69
Gauges ........................................................................\
4-70
LCD Display ..............................................................4-74
LCD Modes ................................................................4-74
Service Mode ..............................................................4-75
User settings mode ......................................................4-77
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Trip computer..............................................................4-83
Trip modes ..................................................................4-83
Fuel Economy ............................................................4-83
Trip A/B ......................................................................4-\
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One time driving information mode ..........................4-86
Turn By Turn Mode ....................................................4-87
A/V Mode ..................................................................4-87
LDWS Mode ..............................................................4-87
Warning and Indicator lights ......................................4-96
Warning lights ............................................................4-96
Indicator Lights ........................................................4-103
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior care....................................................................8-98\
Interior features............................................................4-164 Cup holder ................................................................4-164
Bottle holder ............................................................4-164
Seat warmer ..............................................................4-165
Air ventilation seat ....................................................4-166
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-16\
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USB charger ..............................................................4-168
Power outlet ..............................................................4-167
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-172
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-172
Wireless smart phone charging system ....................4-169
Luggage net holder ..................................................4-173
Cargo security screen ..............................................4-174
Interior lamp AUTO turn off function ........................4-129
Interior light ................................................................4-129 Interior lamp AUTO turn off function ......................4-129
Map lamp ..................................................................4-130
Room lamp ................................................................4-129
Liftgate room lamp ..................................................4-131
Glove box lamp ........................................................4-131
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-131
Interior overview..............................................................2-4
Jack and tools ................................................................7-15
Jump starting....................................................................7-5
Key operations(folding key) ............................................4-5
Key positions ..................................................................6-6 Illuminated ignition switch ..........................................6-6
Ignition switch position ................................................6-6
Starting the engine ........................................................6-7
Label Air bag warning label ................................................3-70
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................8-50
Vehicle certification label ..........................................9-10
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Tire specification and pressure label ..........................9-11
Refrigerant label ........................................................9-11
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) ......................6-80 Warning indicator........................................................6-82
Conditions that cause the LDWS not to operate ........6-82
Conditions that cause missed warnings and false warnings ..........................................................6-83
LCD Display ..................................................................4-74
LCD Modes ..................................................................4-74
LDWS Mode ..................................................................4-87
License plate lamp bulb replacement ............................8-88
Liftgate ........................................................................\
..4-26 Non power liftgate opening ........................................4-27
Non power liftgate closing..........................................4-27
Emergency liftgate safety release ..............................4-28
Power liftgate ..............................................................4-29
Power liftgate opening ................................................4-30
Power liftgate closing ................................................4-31
Liftgate room lamp ......................................................4-131
Light bulb position (Front) ............................................8-79
Light bulb position (Rear) ............................................8-80
Light bulb position (Side) ..............................................8-81
Light bulbs ....................................................................8-78\
Bulb replacement precaution ......................................8-78
Light bulb position (Front) ........................................8-79
Light bulb position (Rear) ..........................................8-80
Light bulb position (Side) ..........................................8-81
Headlamp (HID type) bulb replacement ....................8-81 Headlamp (High/Low beam) bulb replacement..........8-82
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement ....................8-83
Position lamp + DRL bulb replacement ....................8-84
Front fog lamp (Bulb and LED type) bulb replacement ............................................................\
..8-84
Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement ..........................8-85
Tail lamp (inside) bulb replacement ..........................8-86
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ......8-87
Back-up lamp and Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement ..............................................................8-87
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement ................8-88
License plate lamp bulb replacement ........................8-88
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ......8-89
Map lamp bulb replacement ......................................8-89
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement ........................8-89
Room lamp bulb replacement ....................................8-90
Personal lamp bulb replacement ................................8-91
Glove box lamp bulb replacement ..............................8-91
Tailgate room lamp bulb replacement ........................8-92
Lighting........................................................................\
4-117 Battery saver function ..............................................4-118
Parking & Tail light ................................................4-119
Auto light ..................................................................4-119
Headlight position ....................................................4-119
High - beam operation ..............................................4-120
High Beam Assist ....................................................4-121
Turn signals ..............................................................4-123
Front fog light ..........................................................4-123

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Check headlight ......................................................4-124
AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) ................4-124
Lubricants and capacities ................................................9-7
Luggage volume ..............................................................9-6
Maintenance Engine compartment ....................................................8-3
Maintenance services ....................................................8-4
Owner maintenance ......................................................8-6
Scheduled maintenance service ....................................8-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............8-21
Tire maintenance ........................................................8-50
Maintenance schedule......................................................8-8 Normal Maintenance Schedule ....................................8-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ..........8-19
Maintenance services ......................................................8-4 Owner’s responsibility ..................................................8-4
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................8-5
Manual mode - Automatic transaxle ............................6-15
Map lamp ....................................................................4-13\
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Map lamp bulb replacement ..........................................8-89
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-58 Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-58
Day/night rearview mirror ..........................................4-58
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) ..................................4-59
Electrochromic mirror with HomeLink system ..........4-60 Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-65
Remote control ............................................................4-66
Folding the outside rearview mirror ..........................4-66
Non-inflation conditions(Air bags) ..............................3-67
Occupant Detection System(ODS) ................................3-50
Odometer ......................................................................4-\
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Oil (Engine) ..................................................................8-26
One time driving information mode ..............................4-86
Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) ............9-16
Outside rearview mirror ................................................4-65
Outside Temperature ......................................................4-72
Overheats ........................................................................\
7-7
Owner maintenance ........................................................8-6 Owner maintenance schedule ......................................8-6
Panorama sunroof ..........................................................4-48 Sunroof open warning ................................................4-49
Sunshade ...............................................................\
.....4-49
Sliding the sunroof ......................................................4-50
Tilting the sunroof ....................................................4-52
Closing the sunroof ....................................................4-52
Resetting the sunroof ..................................................4-52
Parking & Tail light ....................................................4-119
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