belt KIA SPORTAGE 2018 Manual PDF

Maintenance
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3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire
Identification Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manufacturing date,
(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1617 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2017.
4. Tire ply composition and mate-rial
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and the
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
5. Maximum permissible inflationpressure
This number is the greatest amount of
air pressure that should be put in the
tire. Do not exceed the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure. Refer to
the Tire and Loading Information label
for recommended inflation pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that can
be carried by the tire. When replacing
the tires on the vehicle, always use a
tire that has the same load rating as
the factory installed tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 440
TRACTION A
TEMPERATURE A
WARNING - Tire age
Replace tires within the recom-
mended time frame. Failure to
replace tires as recommended
can result in sudden tire failure,
which could lead to a loss of
control and an accident.

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Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-
responds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure:
The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic
transaxle, power seats, and air con-
ditioning.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure:
The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi) before a tire has
built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.

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Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are
of belted construction and are select-
ed to complement the ride and han-
dling characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size and use
the same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: identical radial-ply tires should
always be used as a set of four. Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in this section
to achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.
Low aspect ratio tire
(if equipped)
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided
for sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tires
are optimized for handling and brak-
ing, it may be more uncomfortable to
ride in and there is more noise com-
pare with normal tires.

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Cleaning the upholstery and inte-
rior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-
ly maintained.
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect
the fabric’s appearance and fire-
resistant properties.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder beltwebbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior windowglass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with a
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION- Rear window
Do not scrape or scratch theinside of the rear window. Thismay result in damage of the rearwindow defroster grid.
CAUTION - Leather
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alco-hol content solutions. If you usehigh alcohol content solutionsor acid/alkaline detergents, thecolor of the leather may fade orthe surface may get stripped off.

Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL forgasoline engines.
Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of misuse are
coasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dam-
aging the catalytic converter. Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.
Perchlorate Material-special handling
may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz-
ardouswaste/ perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:
Perchlorate containing materials,
such as air bag inflators, seatbelt
pretensioners and keyless remote
entry batteries, must be disposed of
according to Title 22 California Code
of Regulations Chapter 67384.10
(a).
CALIFORNIA
PERCHLORATE NOTICE
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Index
Sensor to detect the distance from the vehiclein front (front radar)..................................................6-56
System malfunction ....................................................6-57
Limitation of the system ............................................6-58
Recognizing pedestrians ............................................6-61
Back-up lamp and Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement..........................................................8-87
Battery........................................................................\
....8-42 For best battery service ..............................................8-42
Recharging the battery ................................................8-43
Reset items ..................................................................8-44
Battery replacement (folding key) ..................................4-8
Battery replacement (smart key)....................................4-17
Battery saver function ..................................................4-118
Before driving ..................................................................6-4
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) ............................6-72 BSD (Blind Spot Detection)/LCA (Lane Change Assist)......................................6-73
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) ..................................6-76
Bonnet see the hood ......................................................4-43
Brake system..................................................................6-28 Power brakes ..............................................................6-28
Parking brake ..............................................................6-30
Electric parking brake (EPB) ......................................6-31
Auto hold ....................................................................6-38\
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)....................................6-42
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................6-44
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................6-48
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ....................................6-49
Brakes fluid....................................................................8-32\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................8-32
Bulb replacement ..........................................................8-78
Bulb wattage ....................................................................9-3
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................6-9
California Perchlorate notice ......................................8-103
Camera (Rear view) ....................................................4-117
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................9-7
Care Care of seat belts ........................................................3-31
SRS Care ....................................................................3-68\
Tire care ......................................................................8-\
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Exterior care ................................................................8-93
Interior care ................................................................8-98
Care of seat belts ..........................................................3-31
Center console storage ................................................4-161
Central door lock switch................................................4-24
Chains - Tire ..................................................................6-91
Checking fluid levels ....................................................8-25
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................8-46
Child restraint system ....................................................3-32
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Index
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Engine start/stop button position ....................................6-9
Engine will not start ........................................................7-4
Evaporative emission control System ..........................8-101
Exhaust emission control system ................................8-102
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............8-21Engine oil and filter ....................................................8-21
Drive belts ..................................................................8-21
Fuel filter (cartridge) ..................................................8-21
Fuel filter (for gasoline) ..............................................8-21
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections ......................8-21
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap ....................................8-21
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ..........................8-22
Air cleaner filter ..........................................................8-22(for gasoline engine) ..................................................8-22
Valve clearance ..........................................................8-22
Cooling system ..........................................................8-22
Coolant ........................................................................\
8-22
Automatic transaxle fluid............................................8-2\
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Brake hoses and lines..................................................8-23
Brake fluid ..................................................................8-23
Parking brake ..............................................................8-23
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors ........................8-24
Exhaust pipe and muffler ............................................8-24
Suspension mounting bolts ........................................8-24
Steering gear box, linkage & boots /lower arm ball joint ................................................8-24
Drive shafts and boots ................................................8-24
Air conditioning refrigerant ........................................8-24 Exterior care ..................................................................8-93
Exterior features ..........................................................4-175
Roof rack ..................................................................4-175
Exterior overview (Front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview (Rear) ................................................2-3
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..7-15 Jack and tools ..............................................................7-15
Removing the spare tire ..............................................7-16
Storing the spare tire ..................................................7-16
Changing tires ............................................................7-17
Compact spare tire ......................................................7-21
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-172
Fluid Brake fluid ..................................................................8-32
Washer fluid ................................................................8-33
Fog light (front) ..........................................................4-123
Folding key ......................................................................4-\
5 Record your key number ..............................................4-5
Key operations ..............................................................4-5
Transmitter precautions ................................................4-7
Battery replacement ......................................................4-8
Immobilizer system ......................................................4-9
Folding the outside rearview mirror ..............................4-66
Folding the rear seat ......................................................3-16
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Parking assist system ..................................................4-112Types of warning indicator and sound......................4-113
Parking brake ................................................................6-30 Checking the parking brake ........................................8-34
Personal lamp bulb replacement ....................................8-91
Position lamp + DRL bulb replacement ........................8-84
Power brakes ..................................................................6-28
Power outlet ................................................................4-167
Power window lock button ............................................4-41
Precautions ....................................................................3-29\
Pre-tensioner seat belt....................................................3-26
Rear center seatbelt........................................................3-22
Rear parking assist system ..........................................4-108 Type of warning sound ............................................4-109
Rear seat ........................................................................\
3-14
Rear view camera ........................................................4-117
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................9-7 Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................9-9
Record your key number(folding key) ............................4-5
Record your key number(Smart key) ............................4-12
Refrigerant label ............................................................9-11
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country ..............9-14
Remote control (outside rear view mirror) ....................4-66
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only) ............................9-16
Resetting the sunroof ....................................................4-52 Road warning ..................................................................7-2
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................6-86
Room lamp ..................................................................4-129
Room lamp bulb replacement ........................................8-90
Rotation (Tire) ..............................................................8-47
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................8-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule ....................................8-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ..........8-19
Seat belt restraint system ..............................................3-19
Seat belt warning ..........................................................3-20
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-19 Seat belt restraint system ............................................3-19
Seat belt warning ........................................................3-20
Rear center seatbelt ....................................................3-22
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-26
Precautions ..................................................................3-29
Care of seat belts ........................................................3-31
Seat warmer ................................................................4-165
Seatback pocket (front) ..................................................3-14
Seats ........................................................................\
........3-4 Front seat adjustment (manual) ....................................3-7
Front seat adjustment (power) ......................................3-9
Headrest(front) ............................................................3-11
Seatback pocket (front) ..............................................3-14
Rear seat ......................................................................3-\
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