ECO mode KIA BORREGO 2015 Owner's Guide

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Part-time 4WD knob operation
2H ↔↔
4H
Turn the transfer knob from the 2H mode to 4H mode or 4H mode to 2H mode at
the speed below 80 km/h (50 mph). It is
not necessary to put the shift lever into
the N (Neutral) position. Perform this
operation when driving straight. There
will be a few seconds of time delay
before shifting into the desired mode.
If the weather is extremely cold (-15°C
/5°F) and the engine is not heated, trans-
fer from 2H mode to 4H mode when the
vehicle is stopped or at low speed. 4H
↔
↔
4L
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Put the shift lever into the N (Neutral) position.
3. Turn the transfer knob to the 4H or 4L position.
4. Before shifting to other ranges from the N (Neutral) position, wait for the
corresponding indicator light to turn on
or off in the cluster.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the mode is not shifted like the previ-
ous instructions, it will not transfer into
the selected mode and the correspon-
ding indicator light will continuously
blink.
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CAUTION - 4WD
Always check the 4WD shift knob
and cluster to see if the system
has been activated unintentional- ly.
Do not speed over 80 km/h (50 mph) in the 4H mode and 40 km/h
(25 mph) in the 4L mode.

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Transfer mode Shift knob Indicator light Description
This mode is used when driving on normal roads and highway.
The engine power is distributed to all four wheels automatical-
ly without the driver's intervention in accordance with the road
conditions and driving conditions.
This mode is used when driving on slippery roads, such as
snowy and rainy roads at normal speed.
Maximum speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)This mode is used when ncreased traction is required, such as
climbing or descending hills, driving off-roads, and towing a
vehicle.
Maximum speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)44 WW DD
H
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4WD
HI
4WD
LOW
44 WW DD
L
L OO WWAUTO
(Automatic
4-wheel drive)
4H
(High-speed
4-wheel drive)
4L
(Low-speed
4-wheel drive) (not illuminated)
✽✽
NOTICE
4WD transfer has a time delay for a few seconds until the actual shift is made after turning the transfe r shift knob.
When the 4WD transfer mode is shifted, it may cause mechanical noise. It is not a mechanical failur e but a normal condition.
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CAUTION
When you stop the vehicle to transfer the shift knob, wait until the corresponding indicator light turns on or off to
depart. If the vehicle moves before the transfer is completed, the vehicle may be damaged.
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Full-time 4WD knob operation
AUTO ↔↔
4H
Turn the transfer knob from the AUTO
mode to 4H mode or 4H mode to AUTO
mode at the speed below 80 km/h (50
mph). It is not necessary to put the shift
lever into the N (Neutral) position.
Perform this operation when driving
straight. There will be a few seconds of
time delay before shifting into the desired
mode.
If the weather is extremely cold (- 15°C/5°F) and the engine is not heated,
transfer from AUTO mode to 4H mode
when the vehicle is stopped or at lowspeed. 4H
↔
↔
4L
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Put the shift lever into the N (Neutral) position.
3. Turn the transfer knob to the 4H or 4L position.
4. Before shifting to other ranges from the N (Neutral) position, wait for the
corresponding indicator light to turn on
or off in the cluster.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the mode is not shifted like the previ-
ous instructions, it will not transfer into
the selected mode and the correspon-
ding indicator light will continuously
blink.
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CAUTION - 4WD
Always check the 4WD shift knob
and cluster to see if the systemhas been activated unintentional-
ly.
Do not speed over 80 km/h (50 mph) in the 4H mode and 40 km/h(25 mph) in the 4L mode.

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You must consciously take the effort to
learn how to corner in a 4WD vehicle.
Do not rely on your experience in con-
ventional 2WD vehicles in choosing
safe cornering speed in 4WD mode.
For starters, you must drive more slow-
ly in 4WD.
Drive carefully off-road because your vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions where you are
going to drive before you begin driving.
Always hold the steering wheel firmlywhen you are driving off-road.
Make sure all passengers are wearing seat belts. If you need to drive in the water, stop
your vehicle, set your transfer to the 4L
mode and drive at less than 8 km/h (5mph).
WARNING - Steering wheel
Do not grab the inside of the steer-
ing wheel when you are driving off-
road. You may hurt your arm by a
sudden steering maneuver or fromsteering wheel rebound due to
impact with objects on the ground.
You could lose control of the steer-ing wheel.
WARNING - Wind danger
If you are driving in heavy wind, the
vehicle's higher center of gravity
decreases your steering control
capacity and requires you to drive
more slowly.
WARNING - Driving
through water
Drive slowly. If you are driving too
fast in water, the water can get into
the engine compartment and wet
the ignition system, causing your
vehicle to suddenly stop. If this
happens and your vehicle is in a
tilted position, your vehicle may roll
over.
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WARNING - 4WD
Reduce speed when you turn cor-
ners. The center of gravity of 4WD
vehicles is higher than that of con-
ventional 2WD vehicles, making
them more likely to roll over when
you turn corners too fast.

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To go to the N (Normal) mode, press the
bottom part of the switch. Also, if the
vehicle speed is over 60 km/h (38mph) or
drives over 10 seconds at the speed of
about 45 km/h (28mph), the vehicle will
lower itself to the N (Normal) mode.
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LO (Low) - Loading mode
The rear part of the vehicle is lowered to
make it easy to load or unload cargo.
With the engine running press the bottom
part of the switch. The LO (Low) mode
activates only when the vehicle is not
moving. The indicator blinks when the
system is adjusting itself to the LO (Low)
mode. When the adjustment is complet-
ed (about 40mm (2 in.) lowered) the indi-cator on the cluster will illuminate at LO
(Low).
To go to the N (Normal) mode, press the
top part of the switch. Also, if the vehicle
speed is over 2 km/h (1 mph), the vehicle
will lift itself to the N (Normal) mode.✽✽NOTICE
The ALS will adjust the rear height of
the vehicle according to the load and
number of passengers when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or when the
engine is on.
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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter
(gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehicle
as economically as possible, use the fol-
lowing driving suggestions to help save
money in both fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid
heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
essary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
especially on the highway, is one of the
most effective ways to reduce fuel con-sumption. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This can
increase fuel consumption and also
increase wear on these components.
In addition, driving with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal may cause the
brakes to overheat, which reduces
their effectiveness and may lead to
more serious consequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at leastonce a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condition.
For better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your vehi-cle in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule in section 7. If you
drive your vehicle in severe conditions,more frequent maintenance is required
(see section 7 for details).
Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the vehicle. This
extra weight can result in increased
fuel consumption and also contributeto corrosion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces
fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.
ECONOMICAL OPERATION

Index
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Passenger's front air bag ················································3-48
Position light bulb replacement ····························7-55, 7-57
Power adjustable pedals ··················································4-36
Power brakes ··································································5-28
Power outlet ·································································4-122
Power steering ································································4-37
Power steering fluid ·······················································7-23
Power window lock button ············································4-23
Pre-tensioner seat belt ····················································3-27
Push starting ·····································································6-5
Rear combination light bulb replacement ······················7-58
Rear fog light bulb replacement ····································7-60
Rear seat ·········································································3-14
Rear parking assist system ·············································4-67
Rearview camera ····························································4-74
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-35
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number ······················8-5
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-9
Rescue mode function·····················································4-75
Road warning ···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-50
Roof rack ·····································································4-128 Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8
Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-9
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-13
Seat belts ········································································3-21 Pre-tensioner seat belt ··············································3-27
3 point rear center belt ·············································3-24
Lap belt ····································································3-25
Lap/shoulder belt ······················································3-22
Seat belt warning ···························································3-22
Seat warmer ·····································································3-9
Seatback pocket ·····························································3-11Seats ·················································································3-2 Air ventilation seat ····················································3-10Armrest ·····································································3-16
Headrest ····························································3-5, 3-14
Folding the rear seat ·················································3-17
Front seat adjustment - manual ··································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ··································3-12
Lumbar support ·················································3-9, 3-13
Rear seat ···································································3-14
Seatback pocket ························································3-11
Seat warmer ································································3-9
Shift lock system ···························································5-15
Side impact air bag ························································3-50
Side repeater light bulb replacement ·····························7-57
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Index
Side step ········································································4-129
Smart key ·········································································4-6
Smooth cornering ···························································5-51
Snow tires········································································5-54Spare tire
Compact spare tire ···················································6-14
Compact spare tire replacement ·······························7-40
Removing and storing the spare tire ··························6-8
Special driving conditions ·············································5-50 Driving at night ························································5-51
Driving in flooded areas ···········································5-52
Driving in the rain ····················································5-52
Hazardous driving conditions ··································5-50
Highway driving ·······················································5-53
Rocking the vehicle ··················································5-50
Smooth cornering ·····················································5-51
Speedometer ···································································4-49
Sports mode ···································································5-14
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ··················6-3
Starting the engine ···························································5-8
Steering wheel ·······························································4-37 Heated steering wheel ···············································4-38Horn ··········································································4-39
Power steering ··························································4-37
Tilt steering ······························································4-37
Steering wheel audio control ·······································4-131
Storage compartment ···················································4-117 Center console storage ···········································4-117 Cool box ··································································4-117
Glove box ·······························································4-118
Luggage box ····························································4-119
Multi box ·································································4-119
Sunglass holder ······················································4-118
Sunroof, see panorama sunroof ·····································4-29
Sunvisor ·······································································4-122
Tachometer ·····································································4-50
Tailgate ···········································································4-18 Emergency tailgate safety release ····························4-19
Tether anchor system ·····················································3-37
Theft-alarm system ························································4-12
Tie-down hook ·······························································6-21
Tilt steering ····································································4-37
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-8
Tires and wheels ·····················································7-35, 8-3 Checking tire inflation pressure ·······························7-36
Compact spare tire replacement ·······························7-40
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ·············7-35
Tire care ···································································7-35
Tire maintenance ······················································7-40
Tire replacement ·······················································7-39
Tire rotation ······························································7-37
Tire sidewall labeling ···············································7-41
Tire traction ······························································7-40
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