tow KIA BORREGO 2017 Owners Manual

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Introduction
As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correct-
ly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (high-
er ground clearance, track, etc.) give
this vehicle a higher center of gravity
than other types of vehicles. In other
words they are not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as con-
ventional 2-wheel drive vehicles.
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers. Again, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control, an accident or vehicle
rollover.Be sure to read the
“Reducing the risk of a rollover”
driving guidelines, in chapter 6 of
this manual. No special break-in period is needed.
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you
may add to the performance, econo-
my and life of your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is need-
ed to properly break-in the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera-tion.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
VEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS

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Easy access function (if equipped)
With the shift lever in P (Park) posi-
tion, the system will move the driver’s
seat and the steering wheel forward
or rearward automatically so you can
comfortably enter and exit the vehicle.
Without smart key system- The steering wheel will moveaway from the driver and the seat
will move rearward, when the
ignition key is removed.
- The steering wheel will move toward the driver and the seat will
move forward, when the ignition
key is inserted.
With smart key system
- For driver's comfort when gettingon and off the vehicle, turn off the
engine when the shift lever is in P
(Park). Then, the driver seat will
move rearward when the driver'sdoor is opened.
- The steering wheel will move away from the driver and the seat
will move rearward, when the
ENGINE START/ STOP button isin the OFF position. - The steering wheel will move
toward the driver and the seat will
move forward, when the ENGINE
START/ STOP button is in the
ACC position.
The amount of distance the driver
seat can move rearward can be setthrough the user settings on LCD
mode of instrument cluster.
For more details, please refer to
‘User settings mode’ in chapter 4.WARNING
Use caution when recalling the
adjustment memory while sit-
ting in the vehicle. Push the seat
position control switch to the
desired position immediately if
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Forward and backward adjustment(if equipped)
The headrest may be adjusted for-
ward to 3 different positions by
pulling the headrest forward to thedesired detent.
To adjust the headrest to it’s furthest
backwards position, pull the headrest
fully forward to the farthest positionand release it. Adjust the headrest so that it proper-
ly supports the head and neck. Removal/Reinstall
To remove the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback (2) with the
recline lever or switch (1).
2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button
(3) while pulling the headrest up (4).
OHM038005CAUTION
If you recline the seatback
towards the front with the head-rest and seat cushion raised, the headrest may come in con-tact with the sunvisor or otherparts of the vehicle.
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4. Pull on the seatback folding lever,then fold the seat toward the front
of the vehicle. When you return
the seatback to its upright posi-
tion, always be sure it has locked
into position by pushing on the top
of the seatback.
5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback backward by pulling
on the folding lever.
Pull the seatback firmly until it
clicks into place.
Make sure the seatback is locked
in place.
6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position.
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To release the seat belt:
When you want to release the seat
belt, press the button (1) in the lock-
ing buckle.
Stowing the rear seat belt
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WARNING
The center lap belt latching
mechanism is different from
those for the rear seat shoulder
belts. When fastening the rearseat shoulder belts or the cen-
ter lap belt, make sure they are
inserted into the correct buck-
les to obtain maximum protec-
tion from the seat belt system
and assure proper operation.
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The rear seat belt buckles can bestowed in the pocket between the
rear seatback and cushion when
not in use.
The center seat belt can be stowed with the plate and webbing rolled in
the pocket between the rear seat-
back and cushion.
Routing the seat belt webbingthrough the rear seat belt guides
will help keep the belts from being
trapped behind or under the seats.
After inserting the seat belt, tighten
the belt webbing by pulling it up.CAUTION
When using the seat belt, use it
after taking it out of the guides.
If you pull the seat belt when itis stored in the guides, it maydamage the guides and/or belt webbing.
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Place the child restraint system in the seat and route the lap/shoul-der belt around or through the
child restraint system, following
the child restraint system manu-
facturer’s instructions. Be sure the
seat belt webbing is not twisted.2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latchinto the buckle. Listen for the dis-
tinct “click” sound.
Position the release button so that itis easy to access in case of an emer-
gency. 3. Buckle the seat belt and allow the
seat belt to take up any slack. After
installation of the child restraint
system, try to move it in all direc-
tions to be sure the child restraintsystem is securely installed.
If you need to tighten the belt, pull
the webbing toward the retractor.
When you unbuckle the seat belt and
allow it to retract, the retractor will
automatically revert back to its nor-mal seated passenger emergency
locking usage condition.
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WARNING - For Europe
If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bag, set the
ignition switch to OFF or ACC
position when the vehicle is
being towed.
The side and curtain air bag
may deploy when the ignitions
is ON, and the rollover sensordetects the situation as a
rollover.WARNING
Do not hit or allow any objects to impact the locations where
air bag or sensors are installed.
This may cause unexpected
air bag deployment, which could result in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
If the installation location or angle of the sensors is altered
in any way, the air bags may
deploy when they should not
or they may not deploy when
they should, causing severe
injury or death.
Therefore, do not try to per-
form maintenance on or
around the air bag sensors.
We recommend that the sys-
tem be serviced by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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Problems may arise if the sen-sor installation angles are
changed due to the deforma-
tion of the front bumper, body
or front door and C pillars
where side collision sensors
are installed. We recommend
that the system be serviced
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Your vehicle has been designed to absorb impact
and deploy the air bag(s) in
certain collisions. Installing
bumper guards or replacing a
bumper with non-genuine
parts may adversely affect
your vehicles collision and air
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Features of your vehicle
Smart key precautions
✽✽NOTICE
 If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not
be able to start the engine. Tow
the vehicle, if necessary, and con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
 A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If
you lose a smart key, you should
immediately take the vehicle and
key to your authorized Kia dealer
to protect it from potential theft.
 The smart key will not work if any of the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio sta-
tion or an airport which can
interfere with normal operation
of the smart key.
- The smart key is near a mobile two-way radio system or a cellu-
lar phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your
vehicle. (Continued)(Continued)
When the smart key does not work
properly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key. If you
have a problem with the smart
key, contact an authorized Kia
dealer.
 If the smart key is in close proxim- ity to your cell phone or smart
phone, the signal from the smart
key could be blocked by normal
operation of your cell phone or
smart phone. This is especially
important when the phone is
active such as making call, receiv-
ing calls, text messaging, and/or
sending/receiving emails. Avoid
placing the smart key and your
cell phone or smart phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
maintain adequate distance
between the two devices. CAUTION
Keep the smart key away from
water or any liquid. If the key-less entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liq-uids, it will not be covered byyour manufacturer’s vehiclewarranty.
CAUTION
Keep the smart key away fromelectromagnetic materials thatblocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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Features of your vehicle
Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
Turn the key toward the rear of thevehicle to unlock and toward the
front of the vehicle to lock.
If you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will
lock/unlock automatically.
Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter. (or
smart key). (if equipped)
Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door
handle. When closing the door, push the
door by hand. Make sure the doors
are closed securely.
✽✽ NOTICE
 In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
 If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession
with either the vehicle key or door
lock switch, the system may stop
operating temporarily in order to
protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.
DOOR LOCKS
WARNING
If you don’t close the door securely, the door may open
again.
Be careful that someone’s body and hands are not
trapped when closing the door.
WARNING
If people must spend a longer
time in the vehicle while it is
very hot or cold outside, there
is rick of injuries or danger to
life. Do not lock the vehicle fromthe outside when there are peo-ple in it.
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