key KIA Sportage 2005 JE_ / 2.G Owner's Guide

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Driver’s airbagThe driver’s airbag is stored in the
center of the steering wheel.
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 Ignoring the SRS indicator
light (airbag indicator and
passenger airbag off indica-
tor) can result in serious or
fatal injury if the airbags occu-
pant classification system or
pretensioners do not work
properly. Have your car
checked by a dealer as soon
as possible if the SRS warning
light alerts you to a potential
problem.
 Sitting improperly or out of
position can result in serious
or fatal injury in a crash. All
occupants should sit upright
in their seats with their feet on
the floor until the vehicle is
parked and the ignition key is
removed.
WARNING
 You must always sit as far
back from the steering wheel
airbag as possible (chest at
least 10 inches (250 mm) away
from the steering wheel), while
still maintaining a comfortable
seating position for good
vehicle control, in order to
reduce the risk of injury or
death in a collision.
 Never place objects over the
airbag storage compartments
or between the airbags and
yourself. Due to the speed and
force of the airbag inflation,
such objects could hit your
body at high speed and cause
severe bodily injury and even
death.
 Do not put stickers or orna-
ments on the steering wheel
cover. These may interfere
with the deployment of the
airbag.
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Always be sure that you and all vehi-
cle occupants are seated and
restrained properly (sitting upright
with the seat in an upright position,
centered on the seat cushion, with
the person’s legs comfortably
extended, feet on the floor, and wear-
ing the safety belt properly) for the
most effective protection by the
airbag and the safety belt. The “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
indicator illuminates after the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or after the engine is started. If
the front passenger’s seat is occu-
pied by very small person, the
“PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indi-
cator will remain illuminated. If the
front passenger’s seat is occupied
by a person of adult size, the “PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator
will turn off after 6 seconds.
 If the front passenger's seat is
unoccupied, the “PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF” indicator will turn
off, however the front passenger's
airbag will not deploy in frontal
crashes.
 If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
indicator illuminates, the front pas-
senger’s airbag will not deploy in
frontal crashes.
 If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
indicator is not illuminated, the
front passenger’s airbag will deploy
in frontal crashes.
WARNING
Even though your vehicle is
equipped with the occupant
classification system, do not
install a child restraint system
in the front passenger's seat.
The infant/child could be
severely injured or killed by an
airbag deployment in case of an
accident. A child restraint sys-
tem must never be placed in the
front seat. Children who are too
large for child restraint systems
should always occupy the rear
seat and use the available
lap/shoulder belts. Children are
afforded the most safety in the
event of an acident when they
are restrained by a proper
restraint system in the rear seat.
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CAUTION
If the occupant classification
system is not working properly,
the airbag warning light ( ) on
the instrument panel will illumi-
nate because the passenger’s
airbag is connected with the
occupant classification system.
If there is a malfunction of the
occupant classification system,
the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF"
indicator will illuminate and the
front passenger's airbag will not
deploy in frontal crashes even if
there is adult occupant in the
front passenger's seat.
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AIR
BAG
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Have an authorized Kia dealer
inspect the occupant classifica-
tion system with the SRS airbag
system as soon as possible if
any of following occur;
 The SRS airbag warning light
does not illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to "ON"
position.
 The SRS airbag warning light
remains illuminated after illu-
minating for approximately 6
seconds.
 The SRS airbag warning light
illuminates while the vehicle is
being driven.
WARNING
 The occupant classification
system can function only
when the ignition key is in the
"ON" position.
The occupant classification
system is not working if: the
"PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF"
indicator is illuminated when
the front passenger's seat is
occupied by an adult who is
seated properly, (sitting
upright with the seat in an
upright position, centered on
the seat cushion, with the per-
son's legs comfortably
extended, and feet on the
floor), or if the "PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF" indicator is not
illuminated when the front
passenger's seat is occupied
by very small person. If this
occurs, have your vehicle
immediately inspected by
your Kia dealer.
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Glove boxThe glove box can be locked and
unlocked with a master key.
To open the glove box, make sure it
is unlocked, then pull the handle (
➀)
and the glove box will automatically
open (
➁). Close the glove box after
use.
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NOTICESince key is not fully inserted into
the glove box lock, do not apply
excessive force. Doing so may dam-
age the parts.
Sunglass holder A sunglass storage compartment is
provided on the overhead console.
To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses in the
compartment door with the lenses
facing out. Push to close.✽ ✽
NOTICEMake sure the sunglass holder is
closed while driving.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury in
case of an accident or sudden
stop, always keep the glove box
door closed while driving.
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2. Remove the two (2) screws, and
then remove the overhead con-
sole.3. Insert the emergency handle (pro-
vided with the vehicle) and turn
the handle clockwise to open or
counterclockwise to close.
Resetting the sunroofWhenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, or you use
the emergency handle to operate the
sunroof, you have to reset your sun-
roof system as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON
position.
2. According to the position of the
sunroof, do as follows.
1) in case that the sunroof has
closed completely or been tilt-
ed :
Press the TILT UP button until
the sunroof has tilted upward
completely.
2) in case that the sunroof has
slide-opened:
Press and hold the CLOSE
button for more than 5 seconds
until the sunroof has closed
completely. Press and hold the
CLOSE button for more than 5
seconds after the sunroof has
closed completely. Press the
TILT UP button until the sun-
roof has tilted upward com-
pletely.
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Illuminated ignition switch
(if equipped)Whenever a door is opened, the igni-
tion switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off approximately 10 sec-
onds after closing the door or when
the ignition switch is turned on.
Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock
Ignition switch positionLOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position (Type A)
and turn the key toward the LOCK
position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running to prevent
battery discharge.
IGNITION SWITCH
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START
Turn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning lamp
can be checked in this position.If difficulty is experienced in turning
the ignition key, turn the steering
wheel right and left to release the
tension and then turn the key.
Automatic transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, the shift lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
WARNING -
Ignition key
• Never turn the ignition switch
to LOCK or ACC while the
vehicle is moving. This would
result in loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause an immedi-
ate accident.
 Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is engaged in 1
st
gear for manual transaxle or P
(Park) for automatic transaxle,
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if
these precautions are not
taken.
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 Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a
loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily
injury or death.
 Do not place any movable
objects around the driver’s
seat as they may move while
driving, interfere with the driv-
er and lead to an accident.
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1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while turn-
ing the ignition switch to the start
position. The starter will not oper-
ate if the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed.
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine
when the shift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START
and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below
-18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle
has not been operated for several
days, let the engine warm up with-
out depressing the accelerator.Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without
depressing the accelerator.
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NOTICEDo not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls
or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter.
Excessive or improper use of the
starter may damage it. The starter will not operate if:
Manual Transaxle- the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic Transaxle- the shift
lever is NOT in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are
in motion, do not attempt to
move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position. If traffic and
road conditions permit, you may
put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and turn
the ignition switch to the START
position in an attempt to restart
the engine.
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Transaxle rangesP (park)Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P. This position
locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.
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 Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (PARK)
position. Set the parking
brake fully, shut the engine off
and take the key with you.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement can occur if you
do not follow these precau-
tions in the order specified.
 Never leave a child unattend-
ed in a vehicle.
WARNING
 Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion will cause
the drive wheels to lock which
will cause you to lose control
of the vehicle.
 Do not use the P (Park) posi-
tion in place of the parking
brake. Always make sure the
shift lever is latched in the P
(Park) position so that it can-
not be moved unless the lock
release button is pushed in,
AND set the parking brake
fully.
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CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged
if you shift into P (Park) while
the vehicle is in motion.
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Moving up a steep grade from
a standing startTo move up a steep grade from a
standing start, depress the brake
pedal, shift the shift lever to D
(Drive). Select the appropriate gear
depending on load weight and steep-
ness of the grade, and release the
parking brake. Depress the accelera-
tor gradually while releasing the
service brakes.
Shift lock systemFor your safety, the Automatic
Transaxle has a shift lock system
which prevents shifting the transaxle
out of P (Park) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Depress the lock release button
and move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, a
chattering noise near the shift lever
may be heard. This is a normal con-
dition.
Ignition key interlock systemThe ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position. If the ignition switch
is in any other position, the key can-
not be removed.
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