2021 KIA SPORTAGE belt

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Maintenance
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe con-
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter (for gasoline)
Kia gasoline vehicle is equipped a
lifetime fuel filter that integrated with
the fuel tank. Regular maintenance
or replacement is not needed but
depends on fuel quality. If there are
some important safety matters like
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem etc, fuel
filter inspection or replace is needed.
The fuel filter should be inspected or
replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. Have an authorized Kia dealer
replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately.
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
rectly replaced.

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Maintenance
3. Checking tire life (TIN : TireIdentification Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manufacturing date,
(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1620 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2020.
4. Tire ply composition and mate-rial
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and the
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
5. Maximum permissible inflationpressure
This number is the greatest amount of
air pressure that should be put in the
tire. Do not exceed the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure. Refer to
the Tire and Loading Information label
for recommended inflation pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that can
be carried by the tire. When replacing
the tires on the vehicle, always use a
tire that has the same load rating as
the factory installed tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 440
TRACTION A
TEMPERATURE A
WARNING - Tire age
Replace tires within the recom-
mended time frame. Failure to
replace tires as recommended
can result in sudden tire failure,
which could lead to a loss of
control and an accident.

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Maintenance
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-
responds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure:
The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmis-
sion, power seats and air condition-
ing.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure:
The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi) before a tire has
built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.

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Maintenance
Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are
of belted construction and are select-
ed to complement the ride and han-
dling characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size and use
the same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: identical radial-ply tires should
always be used as a set of four.Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in this section
to achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.
Low aspect ratio tire
(if equipped)
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided
for sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tires
are optimized for handling and brak-
ing, it may be more uncomfortable to
ride in and there is more noise com-
pare with normal tires.

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Maintenance
Fabric seat cover (If equipped)
Please clean the fabric seats regu-
larly with a vacuum cleaner in con-
sideration of fabric material charac-
teristics. If they are heavily soiled
with beverage stains, etc., use a suit-
able interior cleaner. To prevent dam-
age to seat covers, wipe off the seat
covers down to the seams with a
large wiping motion and moderate
pressure using a soft sponge or
microfiber cloth.
Velcro closures on clothing or sharp
objects may cause snagging or
scratches on the surface of the
seats.
Make sure not to rub such objects
against the surface.
Cleaning the upholstery and inte-rior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-
ly maintained.
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect
the fabric’s appearance and fire-
resistant properties.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder beltwebbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior windowglass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with a
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION- Rear window
Do not scrape or scratch theinside of the rear window. Thismay result in damage of the rearwindow defroster grid.

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Maintenance
Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
• Use only UNLEADED FUEL forgasoline engines.
• Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
• Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of misuse are
coasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off.
• Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
• Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
• Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dam-
aging the catalytic converter. Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.
Perchlorate Material-special handling
may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz-
ardouswaste/ perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:
Perchlorate containing materials,
such as air bag inflators, seatbelt
pretensioners and keyless remote
entry batteries, must be disposed of
according to Title 22 California Code
of Regulations Chapter 67384.10
(a).
CALIFORNIA
PERCHLORATE NOTICE

Index
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Using the Tire Mobility Kit ........................................6-28
Important safety precautions ..........................................3-2 Air bag hazards ............................................................3-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................3-2
Control your speed ......................................................3-3
Driver distraction ........................................................3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ............................3-3
Restrain all children ....................................................3-2
In case of an emergency while driving ............................6-3 If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ..............6-3
If the engine stalls while driving ..................................6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving ..............................6-3
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-80 Gauges ........................................................................\
4-82
Instrument cluster control ..........................................4-81
LCD display control ..................................................4-81
Transmission shift indicator........................................4-85
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior features............................................................4-176 Air ventilation seat ....................................................4-178
Bottle holder ............................................................4-176
Cargo security screen ................................................4-186
Coat hook ..................................................................4-184
Cup holder ................................................................4-176
Floor mat anchor (s)..................................................\
4-185
Luggage net holder ..................................................4-185
Power outlet ..............................................................4-179
Seat warmer ..............................................................4-177 Sun visor ..................................................................4-178
USB charger ..............................................................4-180
Wireless smart phone charging system ....................4-181
Interior lights ..............................................................4-139 Automatic turn off function ......................................4-139
Glove box lamp ........................................................4-141
Liftgate room lamp ..................................................4-141
Map lamp ..................................................................4-140
Room lamp ................................................................4-139
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-141
Interior overview..............................................................2-4
Key positions ..................................................................5-7 Ignition switch position ................................................5-7
Illuminated ignition switch ..........................................5-7
Starting the engine ........................................................5-9
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) ..........................................5-90 LKA malfunction ........................................................5-95
LKA operation ............................................................5-92
LKA system Function Change....................................5-96
LCD display ..................................................................4-86 LCD modes ................................................................4-86
User settings mode ......................................................4-89
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Index
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-20Care of seat belts ........................................................3-33
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-28
Seat belt precautions ..................................................3-31
Seat belt restraint system ............................................3-20
Smart Cruise Control(SCC) ........................................5-118 Limitations of the system..........................................5-132\
Smart Cruise Control cancelled ................................5-124
Smart Cruise Control speed ....................................5-120
Smart Cruise Control switch ....................................5-120
To adjust the sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control ....5-131
To convert to Cruise Control mode ........................5-132
Vehicle to vehicle distance setting ............................5-125
When the lane ahead is clear ....................................5-126
When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane ..5-127
Smart key ......................................................................4-\
12 Battery replacement ....................................................4-17
Loss of the smart key ..................................................4-16
Record your key number ............................................4-12
Smart key function ......................................................4-12
Smart key immobilizer system ..................................4-18
Smart key precautions ................................................4-14
Special driving conditions ..........................................5-150 Driving at night ........................................................5-153
Driving in flooded areas ........................................5-154
Driving in the rain ..................................................5-153
Driving off-road ......................................................5-154
Hazardous driving conditions ................................5-150 Highway driving ......................................................5-154
Reducing the risk of a rollover ................................5-150
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-152
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-152
Snowy or icy conditions ..........................................5-156
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-58 Electronic Power Steering (EPS) ................................4-58
Heated steering wheel ................................................4-60
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-61
Tilt and telescopic steering ........................................4-59
Storage compartments ................................................4-173 Center console storage ..............................................4-173
Glove box ..................................................................4-173
Luggage box.............................................................\
.4-174
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-174
Two types of luggage board levels ..........................4-175
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-20 Armed stage ................................................................4-20
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-21
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-21
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......................6-8 Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................6-12
Check tire pressure.....................................................\
...6-8
Low tire pressure position telltale ..............................6-10
Low tire pressure telltale ............................................6-10
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