power steering KIA SPORTAGE 2018 User Guide

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Driving your vehicle
When Active ECO is activated:
The acceleration may slightly bereduced even though you depress
the accelerator fully.
The air conditioner performance may be limited
The shift pattern of the automatic transaxle may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal
conditions when the Active Eco
System is activated to improve fuel
efficiency. Limitation of Active ECO opera-
tion:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though
there is no change in the ECO indi-
cator.
When the coolant temperature is
low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.
When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
the engine torque is restricted.
When using manual mode: The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.
When the accelerator pedal is deeply depressed for a few sec-
onds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.SPORT mode
SPORT mode focuses on
dynamic driving by auto-
matically adjusting the
steering wheel, engine
and transaxle system.
When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the SPORT mode is
selected, the SPORT indicator
(yellow) will illuminate.
When the SPORT mode is activat- ed, and the engine start/stop but-
ton is turned off and on it will
change to NORMAL mode. To turn
on the SPORT mode press DRIVE
MODE button again.

- While holding vehicle speed, it maintains the gear and RPM for
some time even though the accel-
erator pedal is not depressed.
- Up-shifting is delayed.
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NOTICE
In Sport drive mode, the fuel effi-
ciency may decrease.
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Driving your vehicle
Remember, your vehicle does notrequire extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
WARNING - Engine off
during motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without
the engine running. In addition,
turning off the ignition while
driving could engage the steer-
ing wheel lock resulting in loss
of vehicle steering. Keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for an engine
braking effect.

What to do in an emergency
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3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speed.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
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■ Rear

Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off. If the car is being towed with all
four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Be sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in the
ACC position. A driver must be in
the towed vehicle to operate the
steering and brakes.
CAUTION - Automatictransaxle
To avoid serious damage to
the automatic transaxle, limitthe vehicle speed to 15 km/h(10 mph) and drive less than1.5 km (1 mile) when towing.
Before towing, check the auto- matic transaxle for fluid leaksunder your vehicle. If the auto-matic transaxle fluid is leak-ing, flatbed equipment or atowing dolly must be used.
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What to do in an emergency

Maintenance
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Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
HEATED
STEERING15ABCM
MODULE 67.5AFront/Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module
MODULE 510ABCM, Smart Key Control Module
A/CON 27.5AA/C Control Module
MODULE 110ABCM, ATM Shift Lever
P/ WINDOW LH25APower Window Main Switch
A/CON 17.5AA/C Control Module, Cluster Ionizer, E/R Junction Block (Blower Relay)
WIPER RR15ARear Wiper Motor, ICM Relay Box (Rear Wiper Relay)
WASHER15AMultifunction Switch
SMART KEY 310A[W/O Smart Key] Immobilizer Module
[With Smart Key] Smart Key Control Module, Start/Stop Button Switch
STOP LAMP7.5ASmart Key Control Module, Stop Lamp Switch
P/ WINDOW RH25APower Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch

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Index
Door locks......................................................................4-\
22From outside the vehicle ............................................4-22
From inside the vehicle ..............................................4-23
Central door lock switch ............................................4-24
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-26
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ....................................6-62 DBC operation ............................................................6-63
Drinks holders, see cup holders ..................................4-164
DRIVE mode (Drive mode integrated control system) ..6-70
Drive mode integrated control system ..........................6-70 DRIVE mode ..............................................................6-70
ECO mode ..................................................................6-70
SPORT mode ..............................................................6-71
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ............................3-58
Driving at night ..............................................................6-87
Driving in flooded areas ................................................6-89
Driving in the rain..........................................................6-88
Driving off-road ............................................................6-89
ECO mode (Drive mode integrated control system) ....6-70
Economical operation ....................................................6-84
Electric parking brake (EPB) ........................................6-31
Electrical Equipment (U.S. only) ..................................9-15 Installation of a mobile two-way radio system ..........9-15
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) ......................................4-59
Electrochromic mirror with HomeLink system ............4-60 Electronic power steering ..............................................4-54
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................6-44
Emergency liftgate safety release ..................................4-28
Emergency roadside assistance......................................9-12
Emergency starting ..........................................................7-5
Jump starting ................................................................7-5
Emergency while driving ................................................7-3
Emission control system ..............................................8-101 Crankcase emission control system ..........................8-101
Evaporative emission control System ......................8-101
Exhaust emission control system ..............................8-102
Engine ........................................................................\
......9-2
Engine compartment ........................................................2-6
Engine compartment ........................................................8-3
Engine coolant ..............................................................8-28 Checking the coolant level..........................................8-28
Changing the coolant ..................................................8-31
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............................4-70
Engine number ..............................................................9-11
Engine oil ......................................................................8-\
26 Checking the engine oil level ....................................8-26
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................8-27
Engine overheats ..............................................................7-7
Engine start/stop button ..................................................6-9 Illuminated engine start/stop button ............................6-9
Engine start/stop button position ..................................6-9
Starting the engine with a smart key ..........................6-11
Engine start/stop button illumination ..............................6-9
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Front fog lamp (Bulb and LED type) bulbreplacement ............................................................\
....8-84
Front seat adjustment (manual) ......................................3-7
Front seat adjustment (power) ........................................3-9
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement ......................8-83
Fuel Economy ................................................................4-83
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-45
Fuel Gauge ....................................................................4-71\
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2
Fuses ........................................................................\
......8-60 Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................8-61
Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................8-63
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................8-66
Gauges ........................................................................\
..4-70
Glove box ....................................................................4-16\
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Glove box lamp bulb replacement ................................8-91
Gross vehicle weight........................................................9-6\
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................7-2
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................6-86
Headlamp (HID type) bulb replacement ......................8-81
Headlamp (High/Low beam) bulb replacement ............8-82
Headlight (Headlamp) escort function ........................4-132 Headlight position........................................................4-119
Headrest (rear) ..............................................................3-14
Headrest(front) ..............................................................3-11
Heated steering wheel....................................................4-56
High - beam operation ................................................4-120
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement ..................8-88
Highway driving ............................................................6-89
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ......................................6-49
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-43
Horn ........................................................................\
......4-57
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2
Ignition switch illumination ............................................6-6
Ignition switch position ..................................................6-6
Immobilizer system (folding key) ..................................4-9
Indicator Lights............................................................4-103
Inflation conditions (Air bags) ......................................3-64
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................4-58
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-68
Instrument Cluster Control ........................................4-69
LCD Display Control ..................................................4-69
Gauges ........................................................................\
4-70
LCD Display ..............................................................4-74
LCD Modes ................................................................4-74
Service Mode ..............................................................4-75
User settings mode ......................................................4-77
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Headrest (rear) ............................................................3-14
Armrest (rear) ............................................................3-16
Securing a child restraint seatwith Tether Anchor system ........................................................................\
..3-39
Securing a child restraint withthe LATCH anchors system ............................................................3-38
Service Mode ................................................................4-75
Shift-lock override - Automatic transaxle ....................6-18
Side air bag ....................................................................3-60\
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ........8-89
Sliding the sunroof ........................................................4-50
Smart key ......................................................................4-\
12 Record your key number ............................................4-12
Smart key function ......................................................4-12
Battery replacement ....................................................4-17
Smart key immobilizer system ..................................4-17
Smart key function ........................................................4-12
Smart key immobilizer system ......................................4-17
Smart key precautions....................................................4-16
Smart power liftgate ......................................................4-34
Smooth cornering ..........................................................6-87
Snow tires ......................................................................6-\
90
Spare tire ........................................................................\
7-16 Removing the spare tire ..............................................7-16
Storing the spare tire ..................................................7-16
Changing tires ............................................................7-17
Compact spare tire ......................................................7-21 Special driving conditions ............................................6-86
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................6-86
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................6-86
Smooth cornering ........................................................6-87
Driving at night ..........................................................6-87
Driving in the rain ......................................................6-88
Driving in flooded areas ............................................6-89
Driving off-road ..........................................................6-89
Highway driving ........................................................6-89
Speedometer ..................................................................4-70
SPORT mode (Drive mode integrated control system) ............................................................6-71
SRS Care........................................................................\
3-69
SRS components and functions ....................................3-47
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................7-4
Starting the engine - With a smart key ..........................6-11
Starting the engine - With an ignition key ......................6-7
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-54 Electronic power steering ..........................................4-54
Tilt and telescopic steering ........................................4-55
Heated steering wheel ................................................4-56
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-57
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement..........8-86
Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement ............................8-84
Storage compartment ..................................................4-161 Center console storage ..............................................4-161
Glove box ..................................................................4-161
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-162