roof rack KIA Borrego 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
D290100AHMRoof rack (if equipped)If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
The two crossbars on the roof rack can
be repositioned forward or rearward for
conveniently loading cargo or a roof car-
rier. To move the crossbar, pull the lever
and move the crossbar to the desired
position. Release the lever and lock the
crossbar by moving the crossbar slightly
forward or rearward.
For your convenience and to prevent
damage, with an assistant on the oppo-
site side of the vehicle, pull and hold the
lever on each side, then move the cross
bar to the desired position.
✽ ✽NOTICE• The crossbars (if equipped) should be
placed in the proper load carrying
positions prior to placing items onto
the roof rack.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a sun- roof, be sure not to position cargo onto
the roof rack in such a way that itcould interfere with sunroof operation.• When the roof rack is not being usedto carry cargo, the crossbars may
need to be repositioned if wind noise is
detected.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
CAUTION
When carrying cargo on the roof
rack, take the necessary precau-tions to make sure the cargo doesnot damage the roof of the vehicle.
When carrying large objects on the roof rack, make sure they donot exceed the overall roof length or width.
WARNING
The following specification is the maximum weight that can be
loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible across the crossbars (if
equipped) and roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage in
excess of the specified weight
limit on the roof rack may dam-
age your vehicle.
The vehicle center of gravity will be higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack. Avoid sudden
starts, braking, sharp turns,
abrupt maneuvers or high speeds
that may result in loss of vehicle
control or rollover resulting in an
accident.
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OUN026355 ROOF
100 kg (220 lbs.)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

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D290200AENSide step (if equipped)When entering or exiting the vehicle, use
the side step for your convenience.
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WARNING
Watch your steps so as not to slip
on a slippery side step when it is
rainy or snowy.
If you try to open the door when the temperature is below freezing
or when the side step is covered
with snow or ice, the door could
be damaged. Remove any snow
that may accumulate on the side
steps.
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Always drive slowly and turn cor-ners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. Severe
wind updrafts, caused by passing
vehicles or natural causes, can
cause sudden upward pressure
on items loaded on the roof rack.
This is especially true when car-
rying large, flat items such as
wood panels or mattresses. This
could cause the items to fall off
the roof rack and cause damage
to your vehicle or others around
you.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo while driving, check fre-
quently before or while driving to
make sure the items on the roof
rack are securely fastened.

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Features of your vehicle
AntennaD300102AHM-EUYour vehicle uses a roof antenna or glass
antenna to receive AM and/or FM broad-
cast signals.The roof antenna is removable. To
remove the roof antenna, turn it counter-
clockwise. To install the roof antenna,
turn it clockwise.AUDIO SYSTEM
OHM048154NOHM048235N
Roof antenna (if equipped)Glass antenna (if equipped)
CAUTION
• Before entering a place with a low
height clearance, be sure that theroof antenna is removed.
Be sure to remove the roof anten- na before washing the car in anautomatic car wash or it may be damaged.
When reinstalling your roof antenna, it is important that it isfully tightened and adjusted tothe upright position to ensure proper reception. But it could beremoved when parking the vehi-cle or when loading cargo on the roof rack.
When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place the cargo nearthe antenna pole to ensure proper reception.
CAUTION
Do not clean the inside of the rear quarter glass with a cleaner oruse a scraper to remove any for-eign deposits as this may cause damage to the antenna elements.
Avoid adding metallic coating such as Ni, Cd, and so on. Thesecan interfere with FM reception.

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Driving your vehicle
✽
✽NOTICE• Do not drive in water if the level is
higher than the bottom of the vehicle.
• Check your brake condition once you are out of mud or water. Press the
brake pedal several times as you move
slowly until you feel normal braking
forces return.
• Shorten your scheduled maintenance interval if you drive in off-road condi-
tions such as sand, mud or water.
Always wash your vehicle thoroughly
after off road use, especially cleaning
the bottom of the vehicle.
• Since the driving torque is always applied to the 4 wheels the perform-
ance of the 4WD vehicle is greatly
affected by the condition of the tires.
Be sure to equip the vehicle with four
tires of the same size and type.
• A full time four wheel drive vehicle cannot be towed by an ordinary tow
truck. Make sure that the vehicle is
placed on a flat bed truck for moving.
E170800AHMReducing the risk of a rolloverThis multi-purpose passenger vehicle is
defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
SUV’s have higher ground clearance and
a narrower track to make them capable
of performing in a wide variety of off-road
applications. Specific design characteris-
tics give them a higher center of gravity
than ordinary vehicles. An advantage of
the higher ground clearance is a better
view of the road, which allows you to
anticipate problems. They are not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional passenger vehi-
cles, any more than low-slung sports
vehicles are designed to perform satis-
factorily in off-road conditions. Due to this
risk, driver and passengers are strongly
recommended to buckle their seat belts.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt. There are steps that a driver
can make to reduce the risk of a rollover.
If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers, do not load your roof
rack with heavy cargo, and never modify
your vehicle in any way.
CAUTION -
Mud or snow
If one of the front or rear wheels
begins to spin in mud, snow, etc. the vehicle can sometimes be driv-en out by depressing the accelera- tor pedal further; however avoidrunning the engine continuously athigh rpm because doing so could damage the 4WD system.

Specifications & Consumer information28DIMENSIONS
Light BulbWattage
Headlights (Low) 55
Headlights (High) 55
Front turn signal lights / Position light 28/8
Side repeater lights LED
Front side marker lights 5
Front fog lights* 27
Stop and tail lights 27/8
Tail light* 8
Rear turn signal lights 27
Back-up lights 16
Rear side marker lights* 8
High mounted stop light LED
License plate lights 5
Map lamps 6
Room lamps 10
Luggage lamp* 5
Glove box lamp* 5
Vanity mirror lamps* 5
Door courtesy lamps* 5
BULB WATTAGE* : If equippedI030000AHM-EU
Itemmm (in)
Overall length 4880 (192.1) / 4885 (192.3)*
1
Overall width 1915 (75.3)
Overall height 1765 (69.4) / 1810 (71.2)*
2
Front tread 1630 (64.1)
Rear tread 1640 (64.6)
Wheelbase 2895 (114)*1: with trailer hitch
*2: with roof rackI010000AHM-EU