KIA Sportage 2008 JE_ / 2.G Owners Manual

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1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the
release lever.3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap counter-clockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it
lightly and make sure that it is
securely closed.
FUEL FILLER LID
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WARNING - Refueling
If pressurized fuel sprays out,it
can cover your clothes or skin
and thus subject you to the risk
of fire and burns.Always
remove the fuel cap carefully
and slowly.If the cap is venting
fuel or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until the condition
stops before completely remov-
ing the cap.
CAUTION
To a v oid injury from sharp
edges,it is recommended that
protective gloves be worn if
there is a need to open the fuel
filler door manually.

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WARNING - Refueling
dangers
Automotive fuels are flammable
materials.When refueling,
please note the following guide-
lines carefully.Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
severe personal injury,severe
burns or death by fire or explo-
sion.
• Before refueling note the loca-
tion of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off,if available,
at the gas station facility.
• Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate
potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing another metal part of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.
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• Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refuel-
ing since you can generate
static electricity by touching,
rubbing or sliding against any
item or fabric (polyester,satin,
nylon, etc.) capable of produc-
ing static electricity.Static
electricity discharge can
ignite fuel vapors resulting in
rapid burning.If you must re-
enter the vehicle, you should
once again elimi
nate poten-
tially dangerous static elec-
tricity discharge by touching a
metal part of the vehicle, away
from the fuel filler neck, nozzle
or other gasoline source.
• When using a portable fuel
container be sure to place the
container on the ground prior
to refueling.Static electricity
discharge from the container
can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.Once refueling has
begun, contact with the vehi-
cle should be maintained until
the filling is complete.
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Use only portable plastic fuel
containers designed to carry
and store gasoline.
• Do not use cellular phones
while refueling.Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from cellular phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire.
• When refueling, always shut
the engine off.Sparks pro-
duced by electrical compo-
nents related to the engine
can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.Once refueling is com-
plete, check to make
sure the
filler cap and filler door are
securely closed, before start-
ing the engine.
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NOTICE
• Make sure to refuel with unleaded
fuel only.
• Check to make sure the fuel filler
cap is securely closed after refuel-
ing. A loose fuel filler cap may
cause the "Check Engine"
(Malfunction Indicator) light in
the instrument panel to illuminate
unnecessarily.
• If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a genuine
Kia cap or the equivalent specified
for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel
filler cap can result in a serious
malfunction of the fuel system or
emission control system.
• Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
fuel spilled on painted surfaces
may damage the paint.
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• DO NOT use matches or a
lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or
leave a lit cigarette in your
vehicle while at a gas station
especially during refueling.
Automotive fuel is highly flam-
mable and can, when ignited,
result in fire.
• If a fire breaks out during refu-
eling, leave the vicinity of the
vehicle, and immediately con-
tact the manager of the gas
station and then contact the
local fire department.

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Outside rearview mirror
Be sure to adjust mirror angles
before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both
left-hand and right-hand outside
rearview mirrors. The mirrors can be
adjusted remotely with the control
levers or remote switch, depending
on the type of mirror control installed.
The mirror heads can be folded back
to prevent damage during an auto-
matic car wash or when passing in a
narrow street.
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NOTICE
Do not scrape ice off the mirror
face; this may damage the surface of
the glass. If ice should restrict move-
ment of the mirror, do not force the
mirror for adjustment. To remove
ice, use a deicer spray, or a sponge
or soft cloth with very warm water.
Manual remote control
(if equipped)
To adjust an outside mirror, move the
control lever located at the forward
inside area of the window frame.
MIRRORS
CAUTION - Rearview mir-
rors
• The right outside rearview
mirror is convex.Objects seen
in the mirror are closer than
they appear.
•Use your interior rearview mir-
ror or direct observation to
determine the actual distance
of following vehicles when
changing lanes.
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Electric remote control
(if equipped)
The electric remote control mirror
switch allows you to adjust the posi-
tion of the left and right outside
rearview mirrors. To adjust the posi-
tion of either mirror, move the lever
(
➀) to R or L to select the right side
mirror or the left side mirror, then
press a corresponding point ( ) on
the mirror adjustment control to posi-
tion the selected mirror up, down, left
or right.
After adjustment, put the lever into
neutral position to prevent the inad-
vertent adjustment.
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NOTICE
• The mirrors stop moving when
they reach the maximum adjust-
ing angles, but the motor contin-
ues to operate while the switch is
depressed. Do not depress the
switch longer than necessary, the
motor may be damaged.
• Do not attempt to adjust the out-
side rearview mirror by hand.
Doing so may damage the parts.
Folding the outside rearview
mirror
To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp
the housing of mirror and then fold it
toward the rear of the vehicle.
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Outside rearview mirror heater
(if equipped)
The outside rearview mirror heater is
actuated in connection with the rear
window defroster. To heat the outside
rearview mirror glass, push the but-
ton for the rear window defroster.
The rearview mirror heater (and rear
window defroster) will not operate
unless the engine is running.
The outside rearview mirror glass will
be heated for defrosting or defogging
and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather condi-
tions. Push the button again to turn
the heater off. The outside rearview
mirror heater automatically turns off
after 20 minutes.
Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror to center
on the view through the rear window.
Make this adjustment before you
start driving.
Day/night rearview mirror
(if equipped)
Manual type (if equipped)
Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night dri-
ving.
Remember that you lose some
rearview clarity in the night position.
CAUTION - Rear visibility
Do not place objects in the rear
seat or cargo area which would
interfere with your vision out
the rear window.
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Electric type (if equipped)
The electric day/night rearview mir-
ror automatically controls the glare
from the headlights of the car behind
you in nighttime or low light driving
conditions. The sensor mounted in
the mirror senses the light level
around the vehicle, and through a
chemical reaction, automatically
controls the headlight glare from
vehicles behind you.
When the engine is running, the
glare is automatically controlled by
the sensor mounted in the rearview
mirror.
Whenever the shift lever is shifted
into reverse (R), the mirror will auto-
matically go to the brightest setting in
order to improve the drivers view
behind the vehicle.
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NOTICE
When cleaning the mirror, use a
paper towel or similar material
dampened with glass cleaner. Do not
spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror as that may cause the liquid
cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Type A (with compass)
To operate the electric rearview mir-
ror:
Press and hold the ON/OFF button
(
➀) for 3~6 seconds to turn the auto-
matic- dimming function on. The mir-
ror indicator light will illuminate.
Press and hold the ON/OFF button
(
➀) for 3~6 seconds once again to
turn the automatic- dimming function
off. The mirror indicator light will turn
off.Type B (with homelink wireless
control system)
To operate the electric rearview mir-
ror:
Press the “I” button (
➀) to turn the
automatic- dimming function on. The
mirror indicator light will illuminate.
Press the “O” button (
➁) to turn the
automatic- dimming function off. The
mirror indicator light will turn off.
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Room light
Front (map light)
The lights are turned ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switch.
Center (dome light)
➀DOOR :
The light turns on or off when a
door is opened or closed.
The interior light goes out slowly if
the door is closed.
When a door is unlocked by the
transmitter, the interior light stays
on for 30 seconds as long as the
door is not opened.
➁ON :
The light turns on and stays on
even when the doors are all
closed.
Rear (dome light)
➀OFF :
The light stays off even when the
rear hatch or rear hatch window
are open.
➁ DR :
The light turns on or off when the
rear hatch or rear hatch window
are opened or closed.
➂ ON :
The light turns on and stays on
even when the rear hatch or rear
hatch window are all closed.
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Glove box lamp (if equipped)
The glove box lamp comes ON when
the glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must
be ON for the glove box lamp to func-
tion.
Cargo area lamp (if equipped)
The cargo area lamp comes ON
when the rear hatch or rear hatch
window are opened.
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NOTICE
• To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage com-
partment.
• Always keep the storage compart-
ment covers closed while driving.
Do not attempt to place so many
items in the storage compartment
that the storage compartment
cover can not close securely.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
WARNING - Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle.These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.
These compartments can be used to store small items required by the
driver or passengers.
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