KIA Sportage 2014 SL / 3.G Owner's Manual

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Low fuel level warninglight
This warning light indicates the fuel
tank is nearly empty. When it comes
on, you should add fuel as soon as
possible. Driving with the fuel level
warning light on or with the fuel level
below “E” can cause the engine to
misfire and damage the catalytic
converter.
Electric power steering(EPS) system warninglight
This indicator light comes on after
the ignition key is turned to the ON
position and then it will go out after
the engine is started.
This light also comes on when the
EPS has some troubles. If it comes
on while driving, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
With smart key system
If any of the following occurs in a
vehicle equipped with the smart key,
the immobilizer indicator illuminates,
blinks or goes off.
When the smart key is in the vehi- cle, if the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ACC or ON posi-
tion, the indicator will illuminate for
approximately 30 seconds to indi-
cate that you are able to start the
engine. However, when the smart
key is not in the vehicle, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink for
a few seconds to indicate that you
are not be able to start the engine.
If the indicator illuminates only for 2 seconds and goes out when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to ON position with the
smart key in the vehicle, have the
system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer. When the battery is weak, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink and
you are not able to start the
engine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. Also, if the smart key system
related parts have a problem, the
indicator will blink.
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Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) (checkengine light)
This indicator light is part of the
Engine Control System which moni-
tors various emission control system
components. If this light illuminates
while driving, it indicates that a
potential malfunction has been
detected somewhere in the emission
control system.
This light will also illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, and will go out in a few
seconds after the engine is started. If
it illuminates while driving, or does
not illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position,
take your vehicle to the nearest
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue
to be drivable, but have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
promptly.
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ESC (Electronic StabilityControl) indicator
The ESC indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned
ON, but should go off after approxi-
mately 3 seconds. When the ESC is
on, it monitors the driving conditions
and under normal driving conditions,
the ESC indicator will remain off.
When a slippery or low traction con-
dition is encountered, the ESC will
operate, and the ESC indicator will
blink to indicate the ESC is operat-
ing.
If this indicator illuminates and stays
on, the ESC may have malfunc-
tioned. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
CAUTION
If the Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light illu-minates, potential catalytic con-verter damage is possible. Thiscould result in loss of enginepower. Have the Engine ControlSystem inspected as soon aspossible by an authorized Kiadealer.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with theEmission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light illu-minated may cause damage tothe emission control systemswhich could effect drivabilityand/or fuel economy.

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ESC OFF indicator
The ESC OFF indicator will illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is
turned ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. To switch
to ESC OFF mode, press the ESC
OFF button. The ESC OFF indicator
will illuminate indicating the ESC is
deactivated.
✽ ✽NOTICE
No system, no matter how advanced,
can compensate for all driver error
and/or driving conditions. Always
drive responsibly.
DBC (Downhill brake
control) indicator (ifequipped)
The DBC indicator will illuminate
when the DBC button is pressed and
the system is on.
When driving down a steep hill at a
speed under 35 km/h (22 mph), the
DBC will operate and the DBC indi-
cator will blink to indicate the DBC is
operating.
If the red indicator illuminates, the
DBC system may have malfunc-
tioned. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
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Cruise indicators
CRUISE indicator
The indicator illuminates when the
cruise control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the cruise
control ON-OFF switch on the steer-
ing wheel is pushed.
The indicator goes off when the
cruise control ON-OFF switch is
pushed again. For more information
about the use of cruise control, refer
to “Cruise control system” in section
5.
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Cruise SET indicator
The indicator illuminates when the
cruise function switch (SET - or RES
+) is ON.
The cruise SET indicator in the
instrument cluster is illuminated
when the cruise control switch (SET
- or RES +) is pushed.
The cruise SET indicator does not
illuminate when the cruise control
switch (CANCEL) is pushed or the
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Key reminder warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while
the ignition key is left in the ignition
switch (ACC or LOCK position), the
key reminder warning chime will
sound. This is to prevent you from
locking your keys in the vehicle. The
chime sounds until the key is
removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
KEY OUT indicator (if equipped)
When the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ACC or ON position,
if any door is open, the system
checks for the smart key. If the smart
key is not in the vehicle, the indicator
will blink, and if all doors are closed,
the chime will also sound for about 5
seconds. The indicator will go off
while the vehicle is moving.
4WD system warninglight (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, the 4WD indicator
will illuminate and then go off in a few
seconds.
If the 4WD system warning light
illuminates, this indicates that there
is a malfunction in the 4WD system.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.
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4WD LOCK indicator (if equipped)
The 4WD LOCK indicator light is illu-
minated when the 4WD LOCK button
is pushed. The purpose of this 4WD
LOCK mode is to increase the drive
power when driving on wet pave-
ment, snow-covered roads and/or
off-road. The 4WD LOCK indicator
light is turned off by pushing the but-
ton again.
LCD display warning (if equipped)
Key not in vehicle
If the smart key is not in the vehicle
and if any door is opened or closed
with the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton in the ACC, ON, or START posi-
tion, the warning illuminates on the
LCD display. Also, the chime sounds
for 5 seconds when the smart key is
not in the vehicle and the door is
closed.
Always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
If the smart key is not in the vehicle
or is not detected and you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button, the
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for 10 seconds. Also, the immo-
bilizer indicator light blinks for 10
seconds. Low key battery
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
turns to the OFF position when the
smart key in the vehicle discharges,
the warning illuminates on the LCD
display for about 10 seconds. Also,
the warning chime sounds once.
Replace the battery with a new one.
Press brake pedal to start engine
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
turns to the ACC position twice by
pressing the button repeatedly with-
out depressing the brake pedal, the
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate
that you should depress the brake
pedal to start the engine.
Press cluch pedal to start engine
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
turns to the ACC position twice by
pressing the button repeatedly with-
out depressing the clutch pedal, the
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate
that you should depress the clutch
pedal to start the engine.
CAUTION
Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on
dry paved roads or highway, itcan cause noise, vibration ordamage of 4WD related parts.

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Shift to "P" position
If you try to turn off the engine with-
out the shift lever in the P (Park)
position, the ENGINE START/STOP
button will turn to the ACC position. If
the button is pressed once more it
will turn to the ON position. The
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate
that you should press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position to turn
off the engine.
Also, the warning chime sounds for
about 10 seconds. (if equipped)
Check stop lamp fuse
When the stop lamp fuse is discon-
nected, the warning illuminates for
10 seconds on the LCD display.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If
that is not possible you can start the
engine by pressing the engine
start/stop button for 10 seconds with
the engine start/stop button in ACC. Press start button again
If you can not operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is a
problem with the ENGINE
START/STOP button system, the
warning illuminates for 10 seconds
and the chime sounds continuously
to indicate that you could start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more.
The chime will stop if the ENGINE
START/STOP button system works
normally or the theft alarm system is
armed.
If the warning illuminates each time
you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, take your vehi-
cle to an authorized Kia dealer and
have the system checked.
Shift to "P" or "N" to start the engine
If you try to start the engine with the
shift lever not in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position, the warning illumi-
nates for about 10 seconds on the
LCD display.
You can also start the engine with
the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion, but for your safety start the
engine with the shift lever in the P
(Park) position.
Low washer liquid
This warning light indicates the
washer fluid reservoir is near empty.
Refill the washer fluid as soon as
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Align Steering Wheel (left aligned)
If you start the engine when the
wheel is steered to the left at an
angle over 90 degrees, "Align
Steering Wheel" message will
appear on the instrument cluster for
5 seconds after a few seconds of
system check. In this condition, the
warning message will disappear if
the left steered angle comes down to
less than 30 degrees.
Align Steering Wheel (right aligned)
If you start the engine when the
wheel is steered to the right at an
angle over 90 degrees, "Align
Steering Wheel" message will
appear on the instrument cluster for
5 seconds after a few seconds of
system check. In this condition, the
warning message will disappear if
the right steered angle comes down
to less than 30 degrees.Complete
When the steering wheel is aligned
within 30 degrees (left/right) less
than 5 seconds after the "Align
Steering Wheel" message is dis-
played, "Complete" message will
appear for 2 seconds.
Sunroof open
If driver removes the ignition key
(Smart key : turns off the engine) and
opens the driver-side door when the
sunroof is not fully closed, warning
message will appear on the LCD dis-
play. Also, the warning chime sounds
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The Back-up warning system assists
the driver during backward move-
ment of the vehicle by chiming if any
object is sensed within a distance of
120 cm (47 in.) behind the vehicle.
This system is a supplemental sys-
tem and it is not intended to nor does
it replace the need for extreme care
and attention of the driver. The sens-
ing range and objects detectable by
the back sensors are limited.
Whenever backing-up, pay as much
attention to what is behind you as
you would in a vehicle without a
Back-up warning system.Operation of the Back-up
warning system
Operating condition
This system will activate when
backing up with the ignition switch
ON.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 10 km/h (6 mph), the system
may not be activated correctly.
BACK-UP WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
The back-up warning systemis a supplementary function
only. The operation of the
Back-up warning system can
be affected by several factors
(including environmental con-
ditions). It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check
the area behind the vehicle
before and while backing up.
The Back-Up Warning System is not a substitute for proper
and safe backing-up proce-
dures. The Back-Up Warning
System may not detect every
object behind the vehicle.
Always drive safely and use
caution when backing up.
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This system will activate when theindicator on the rear parking assist
OFF button is not illuminated. If
you desire to deactivate the Back-
up warning system, press the rear
parking assist OFF button. (The
indicator on the button will illumi-
nate.) To turn the system on, press
the button again. (The indicator on
the button will go off.)
The sensing distance while the Back-up warning system is in oper-
ation is approximately 120 cm (47
in.).
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.Types of warning sound
When an object is 120 cm to 81 cm(47 in. to 32 in.) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps intermit-
tently.
When an object is 80 cm to 41 cm (31 in. to 16 in.) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps more fre-
quently.
When an object is within 40 cm (15 in.) of the rear bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.
Non-operational conditions of
Back-up warning system
The Back-up warning system may
not operate properly when:
1.Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (Itwill operate normally when the
moisture has been cleared.)
2.The sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3.Driving on uneven road surfaces (unpaved roads, gravel, bumps,
gradient).
4.Objects generating excessive noise (vehicle horns, loud motorcy-
cle engines, or truck air brakes) are
within range of the sensor.
5.Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6.Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are within range of the
sensor.
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The detecting range may decrease
when:
1.The sensor is stained with foreign
matter such as snow or water. (The
sensing range will return to normal
when removed.)
2.Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1.Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2.Objects which tend to absorb the sensor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
3.Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m (40 in.) in height and narrower
than 14 cm (6 in.) in diameter.Back-up warning system pre-
cautions
The Back-up warning system maynot sound consistently depending
on the speed and shapes of the
objects detected.
The Back-up warning system may malfunction if the vehicle bumper
height or sensor installation has
been modified or damaged. Any
non-factory installed equipment or
accessories may also interfere with
the sensor performance.
The sensor may not recognize objects less than 40 cm (15 in.)
from the sensor, or it may sense an
incorrect distance. Use caution.
When the sensor is frozen or stained with snow, dirt, or water,
the sensor may be inoperative until
the stains are removed using a soft
cloth.
Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor. Sensor damage could
occur.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors; It can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
such as poles or objects located
between sensors may not be detected
by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the
vehicle when backing up.
Be sure to inform any drivers of the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the systems
capabilities and limitations.