engine KIA Sportage 2008 JE_ / 2.G User Guide

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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in engine compart-
ment must be correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com-
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Secure the support rod in its clip.
3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm
(12 inches) height and then let it
drop to properly lock in place.
Make sure the hood is properly
locked before driving.
CAUTION - Hood
• Before closing the hood, make
sure that all engine parts and
tools have been removed from
the engine area and that no
one’s hands are near the hood
opening.
• Do not leave gloves,rags or
any other combustible materi-
al in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause a heat-
induced fire.

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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
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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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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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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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Front (if equipped)
Rear (if equipped)

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9Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-4
Manual transaxle / 4-5
Automatic transaxle / 4-6
Four wheel drive (4WD) / 4-12
Brake system / 4-18
Steering wheel / 4-25
Cruise control system / 4-28
Traction control system / 4-33
Electronic stability control / 4-36
Instrument cluster / 4-39
Gauges / 4-40
Warnings and indicators / 4-46
Compass / 4-54
Lighting / 4-57
Wipers and washers / 4-61
Defroster / 4-64
Hazard warning flasher / 4-65
Manual climate control system / 4-66
Automatic climate control system / 4-75
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-88
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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 position
LOCK
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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Type A
Type B