KIA Sportage 2012 SL / 3.G Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Cup holder
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side window,
pull it downward, unsnap it from the
bracket (1) and swing it to the side (2).
Adjust the sunvisor extension forward or
backward (3). (if equipped)
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and slide the mirror cover (4).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for hold-
ing a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)
* The actual sunvisor lamp in the vehiclemay differ from the illustration.
INTERIOR FEATURES
WARNING- Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups with hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion. If
the hot liquid spills, you may burn
yourself. Such a burn to the driv-
er could lead to loss of control of
the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden stop
or collision, do not place uncov-
ered or unsecured bottles, glass-
es, cans, etc., in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of direct
sun light and do not put them in a
vehicle that is heated up. It may
explode.
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Type A
Type B
■Rear (if equipped)
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Power outlet (if equipped)
The power outlet is 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.
CAUTION- Vanity mirror
lamp (if equipped)
If you use the vanity mirror lamp,
turn off the lamp before returningthe sunvisor to its original position,otherwise it could result in batterydischarge and possible sunvisor damage.
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CAUTION
Use the power outlet only when the engine is running and removethe accessory plug after use. Using the accessory plug for pro-longed periods of time with theengine off could cause the bat- tery to discharge.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in elec-tric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operatinglevel when using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use. Some electronic devices can cause electronic interferencewhen plugged into a vehicle’s power outlet. These devices maycause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other electronicsystems or devices used in yourvehicle.
WARNING
For your safety, do not obstruct
your vision when using the sunvi-
sor.

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Features of your vehicle
Digital clock (if equipped)
Whenever the battery terminals or relat-
ed fuses are disconnected, you must
reset the time.
For details, refer to the audio in the end
of this section.
❈The actual feature may differ from the illus-
tration.
Clothes hanger (if equipped)
WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign ele-
ment (pen, etc.) into a power outlet
and do not touch with a wet hand.
You may get an electric shock.
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WARNING
Do not adjust the clock while driv-
ing. You may lose your steering
control and cause an accident that
results in severe personal injury or
death.
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CAUTION
Do not hang heavy clothes, since those may damage the hook.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, do not
hang sharp or dangerous things
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❈ The actual feature may differ from the illus-
tration.
Floor mat anchor(s) (if equipped)
When using a floor mat on the front floor
carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor
mat anchor(s) in your vehicle. This keeps
the floor mat from sliding forward.
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Luggage net holder (if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the cargo
area, you can use the holders located in
the cargo area to attach the luggage net.
If necessary, contact your authorized Kia
dealer to obtain a luggage net.
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WARNING
The following must be observed
when installing ANY floormat to the
vehicle.
Ensure that the floormats are securely attached to the vehicle's
floormat anchor(s) before driving
the vehicle.
Do not use ANY floormat that cannot be firmly attached to the
vehicle's floormat anchors.
Do not stack floormats on top of one another (e.g. all-weather rub-
ber mat on top of a carpeted
floormat). Only a single floormat
should be installed in each posi-
tion.
IMPORTANT - Your vehicle was
manufactured with driver's side
floormat anchors that are designed
to securely hold the floormat in
place. To avoid any interference
with pedal operation, Kia recom-
mends that only the Kia floormat
designed for use in your vehicle be
installed.
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■Type B

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Features of your vehicle
Cargo security screen
(if equipped)
Use the cargo security screen to hide
items stored in the cargo area.To use the cargo security screen, pull the
handle backward and insert the edges
into the slots.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods or
the vehicle, care should be takenwhen carrying fragile or bulkyobjects in the luggage compart-ment.
WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT over-
stretch the luggage net. ALWAYS
keep your face and body out of the
luggage net’s recoil path. DO NOT
use the luggage net when the strap
has visible signs of wear or dam-
age.
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When not in use, place the cargo securi-
ty screen on the lower portion of the
cargo area.
WARNING
Do not place objects on the cargo
security screen. Such objects
may be thrown about inside the
vehicle and possibly injure vehi-
cle occupants during an accident
or when braking.
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is
designed for luggage only.
Maintain the balance of the vehi- cle and locate the weight as far
forward as possible.
CAUTION
Since the cargo security screenmay be damaged or malformed, donot put the luggage on it when it isused.
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Features of your vehicle
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Roof rack (if equipped)
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
be sure not to position cargo onto the
roof rack in such a way that it could
interfere with sunroof operation.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
CAUTION
When carrying cargo on the roof
rack, take the necessary precau-tions to make sure the cargo doesnot damage the roof of the vehicle.
When carrying large objects on the roof rack, make sure they donot exceed the overall roof length or width.
When you are carrying cargo on the roof rack, do not operate thesunroof (if equipped).
WARNING
The following specification is the maximum weight that can be
loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible on the roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage in
excess of the specified weight
limit on the roof rack may dam-
age your vehicle.
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ROOF100 kg (220 lbs.)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
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The vehicle center of gravity will be higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack. Avoid sudden
starts, braking, sharp turns,
abrupt maneuvers or high speeds
that may result in loss of vehicle
control or rollover resulting in an
accident.
Always drive slowly and turn cor- ners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. Severe
wind updrafts, caused by passing
vehicles or natural causes, can
cause sudden upward pressure
on items loaded on the roof rack.
This is especially true when car-
rying large, flat items such as
wood panels or mattresses. This
could cause the items to fall off
the roof rack and cause damage
to your vehicle or others around
you.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo while driving, check fre-
quently before or while driving to
make sure the items on the roof
rack are securely fastened.
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✽
✽
NOTICE
If you install an after market HID head
lamp, your vehicle’s audio and electron-
ic device may malfunction.
Antenna
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Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive both AM and FM broadcast sig-
nals.
This antenna is removable. To remove
the roof antenna, turn it counterclock-
wise. To install the roof antenna, turn it
clockwise.
AUDIO SYSTEM
CAUTION
• Before entering a place with a low
height clearance or a car wash,remove the antenna by rotating it counter-clockwise. If not, theantenna may be damaged.
When reinstalling your roof antenna, it is important that it isfully tightened and adjusted tothe upright position to ensure proper reception. But it could beremoved when parking the vehi- cle or when loading cargo on theroof rack.
When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place the cargo nearthe antenna pole to ensure properreception.
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Features of your vehicle
❈The actual feature may differ from the
illustration.
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Steering wheel audio controls
(if equipped)
The steering wheel may incorporate
audio control buttons.
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VOLUME ( / ) (1)
• Press the lever upward ( ) to increase the volume.
Press the lever downward ( ) to decrease the volume.
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SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)
The SEEK/PRESET button has different
functions based on the system mode. For
the following functions the button should
be pressed for 0.8 seconds or more.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK select
button.
CD/USB/ iPod mode
It will function as the FF/REW button.
If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressed
for less than 0.8 seconds, it will work as
follows in each mode. RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATION
buttons.
CD/USB/ iPod mode
It will function as TRACK UP/DOWN but-
ton.
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MODE (3)
Press the button to change audio source.
FM(1~2)
➟AM➟SAT(1~3)➟CD➟USB
AUX(iPod)➟FM...
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MUTE (4)
Press the button to mute the sound.
Press the button to turn off the micro- phone during a telephone call.
Detailed information for audio control
buttons is described in the following
pages in this section.
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■Type B
CAUTION
Do not operate audio remote con- trol buttons simultaneously.

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Aux, USB and iPod®* port
(if equipped)
If your vehicle has an aux and/or
USB(universal serial bus) port or iPod
port, you can use an aux port to connect
audio devices and an USB port to plug in
an USB and also an iPod port to plug in
an iPod.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise may
occur during playback. If this happens,
use the power source of the portable
audio device.
*iPod®is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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How vehicle audio works
AM and FM radio signals are broadcast
from transmitter towers located around
your city. They are intercepted by the
radio antenna on your vehicle. This signal
is then received by the radio and sent to
your vehicle speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached
your vehicle, the precise engineering of
your audio system ensures the best pos-
sible quality reproduction. However, in
some cases the signal coming to your
vehicle may not be strong and clear. This
can be due to factors such as the dis-
tance from the radio station, closeness of
other strong radio stations or the pres-
ence of buildings, bridges or other large
obstructions in the area. AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broadcasts.
This is because AM radio waves are
transmitted at low frequencies. These
long, low frequency radio waves can fol-
low the curvature of the earth rather than
travelling straight out into the atmos-
phere. In addition, they curve around
obstructions so that they can provide bet-
ter signal coverage.
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AM reception
JBM001
FM reception
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