KIA Sportage 2008 JE_ / 2.G Owner's Manual

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Center console storage
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the dri-
ver or front passenger.
Type A (if equipped)
To open either of the console storage
compartments, pull up on the locking
tab (
➀) or (➁).To use the center console as armrest
(if equipped), push the release but-
ton then it rises.
To lower the center console, push
the release button and press it down.
Type B (if equipped)
To open the console storage com-
partment, pull up on the locking tab.
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Glove box
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with a master key. (if
equipped)
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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NOTICE
Do not apply excessive force when
using the key in the glovebox lock.
Doing so may damage 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.
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NOTICE
Make sure the sunglass holder is
closed while driving.
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Cigarette lighter
To use the cigarette lighter, pull the
assembly cover out.
To operate the cigarette lighter, press
it in and release it. When it is heated,
it automatically pops out ready for
use.
If the engine is not running, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC posi-
tion for the lighter to operate.
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NOTICE
• Do not hold the lighter in after it is
already heated because it will
overheat.
• Only a genuine Kia lighter should
be used in the cigarette lighter
socket. The use of plug-in acces-
sories (shavers, hand-held vacu-
ums, and coffee pots, for example)
may damage the socket or cause
electrical failure.
• If the lighter does not pop out
within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
Ashtrays
Front
To use the ashtray, pull the assembly
cover out.
To remove the ashtray to empty or
clean it, lift it upward and pull it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
WARNING- Ashtray use
• Do not use the vehicle’s ash-
trays as waste receptacles.
• Putting lit cigarettes or match-
es in an ashtray with other
combustible materials may
cause a fire.
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Rear (if equipped)
You can open the rear ashtray by
pulling it out by its top edge. To
remove the ashtray to empty or clean
it, push the tab (
➀) inside and pull it
all the way out.
Cup holder
Front
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
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WARNING-Hot liquids
• Do not place uncovered cups
of hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
If the hot liquid spills,you
could be burned.Such a burn
to the driver could cause a
loss of control of the vehicle.
• To reduce the risk of personal
injury in the event of sudden
stop or collision, do not place
uncovered or insecure bot-
tles,glasses, cans,etc.,in the
cup holder while the vehicle is
in motion.
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Rear (if equipped)
Type A
To use the cup holders in rear seat,
pull the rear cup holder cover (
➀)
out. Push the cover to close after
use.Type B
To use the cup holders in rear seat,
pull down the rear seat armrest.
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NOTICE
• Do not place heavy cups or cans in
cup holders. Cup holders could be
damaged.
• Be careful not to step on the rear
cup holder.
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window,
pull it downward, unsnap it from the
bracket (
➀) and swing it to the side.
Adjust the sunvisor forward or back-
ward.
To use the vanity mirror, pull down
the visor and pull up the mirror cover
(
➁, if equipped).
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NOTICE - Vanity mirror
(if equipped)
Close the vanity mirror cover
securely and return the sunvisor to
its original position after use.
Power socket (if equipped)
The power outlets are designed to
provide power for mobile telephones
or other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running.
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NOTICE
• Use when the engine is running,
and remove a plug from the power
outlet after using the electric
appliance. Using when the engine
stops or remaining the electric
appliance with plugged in for
many hours may cause the battery
to be discharged.
• Only use 12V electric appliances
which are less than 10A in electric
capacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or
heater to the lowest operating level
when you have to use the power
socket.
• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause
electronic interference when
plugged into a vehicle’s power out-
let. These devices may cause exces-
sive audio static and malfunctions
in other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.
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Digital clock
Whenever the battery terminals,
ROOM LP fuse, or Power Connect
are disconnected, you must reset the
time.
When the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position, the clock but-
tons operates as follows:•HOUR:
Pressing the “H” button with your
finger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
hour.
• MINUTE:
Pressing the “M” button with your
finger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
minute.• RESET:
To clear away minutes, press the
“R” button with your finger, a pencil
or similar object. Then the clock will
be set precisely on the hour.
For example, if the “R” button is
pressed while the time is between
9:01 and 9:29, the display will be
reset to 9:00.
9:01 ~ 9:29 ➾9:00
9:30 ~ 9:59 ➾10:00
To change the 12 hour format to the
24 hour format, press the “R” button
for more than 4 seconds.
For example, if the “R” button is
pressed for more than 4 seconds
while the time is 10:15 p.m., the dis-
play will be changed to 22:15.
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Shopping bag holder
Front (if equipped)
To use the holder, push the lower
portion.
Rear (if equipped)
To use the holder, pull out the top
edge.
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NOTICE
• Do not hang a bag beyond 3 kg (7
lbs.). It may cause damage to the
shopping bag holder.
• Return it to the original position
after using the shopping bag hold-
er.
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If your vehicle is equipped with this
feature, you can slide or tilt your sun-
roof with the sunroof control buttons
located on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
➀ SLIDE OPEN (slide) button
➁ TILT UP (tilt) button
➂ CLOSE (close) button
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NOTICE
Do not continue to press the sunroof
control button(s) after the sunroof is
in the fully open, closed, or tilt posi-
tion(s). Damage to the motor or sys-
tem components could occur.
Sliding the sunroof
SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
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Open
Autoslide
To use the autoslide feature,
momentarily (less than 0.5 second)
press the SLIDE OPEN button on the
overhead console.
The sunroof will slide all the way
open. To stop the sunroof sliding at
any point, press any sunroof control
button.
Manual slide
Press the SLIDE OPEN button on
the overhead console and hold it
until the sunroof is opened to the
desired position.
Close
To close the sunroof, press the
CLOSE button on the overhead con-
sole and hold it until the sunroof is
closed.
Tilting the sunroof
Open
Autotilt
To use the autotilt feature, momen-
tarily (less than 0.5 second) press
the TILT UP button on the overhead
console. The sunroof will tilt all the
way open. To stop the sunroof tilting
at any point, press any sunroof con-
trol button.
Manual tilt
Press the TILT UP button on the
overhead console and hold it until
the sunroof is opened to the desired
position.
Close
To close the sunroof, press the
CLOSE button on the overhead con-
sole and hold it until the sunroof is
closed.
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