warning KIA SPORTAGE 2018 Manual Online

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✽
✽
NOTICE
After adjustment, sometimes the
lock release lever may not lock the
steering wheel. It is not a malfunc-
tion. This occurs when two gears are
not engaged correctly. In this case,
adjust the steering wheel again and
then lock the steering wheel.
Heated steering wheel
(if equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON
position, pressing the heated steer-
ing wheel button warms the steering
wheel. The indicator on the button
will illuminate.
To turn the heated steering wheel off,
press the button once again. The
indicator on the button will turn off.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The heated steering wheel will turn
off automatically approximately 30
minutes after the heated steering
wheel is turned on.
WARNING
If the steering wheel becomes
too warm, turn the system off.
The heated steering wheel may
cause burns even at low tem-
peratures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
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MIRRORS
Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror so that the
center view through the rear window
is seen. Make this adjustment before
you start driving.
Do not place objects in the rear seat
or cargo area which would interfere
with your vision through the rear win-
dow.
Day/night rearview mirror
(if equipped)
Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever (3) is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever (3) toward
you to reduce the glare from the
headlights of the vehicles behind you
during night driving.
Remember that you lose somerearview clarity in the night position.
❈ (1) : Day, (2) : Night
WARNING- Mirror adjust-
ment
Do not adjust the rearview mir-
ror while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol.
WARNING
Do not modify the inside mirror
and don’t install a wide mirror. It
could result in injury during an
accident or deployment of the
air bag.
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FCC ID: NZLZTVHL3
IC: 4112A-ZTVHL3
This device complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The transceiver has been tested and
complies with FCC and Industry
Canada rules. Changes or modifica-
tions not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to
operate the device.
Outside rearview mirror
Be sure to adjust the mirror angles
before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both
left-hand and right-hand outside
rearview mirrors. The mirrors can be
adjusted remotely with the remote
switch. The mirror heads can be fold-
ed back to prevent damage during an
automatic vehicle wash or when
passing through a narrow street.
The right outside rearview mirror is
convex. Objects seen in the mirror
are closer than they appear.
Use your interior rearview mirror or
direct observation to determine the
actual distance of following vehicles
when changing lanes. If the mirror is jammed with ice, do
not adjust the mirror by force. Use an
approved spray de-icer (not radiator
antifreeze) to release the frozen
mechanism or move the vehicle to a
warm place and allow the ice to melt.
CAUTION - Rearview
mirror
Do not scrape ice off the mirror
face; this may damage the sur-face of the glass. If ice shouldrestrict the movement of the mir-ror, do not force the mirror foradjustment. To remove ice, use adeicer spray, or a sponge or softcloth with very warm water.
WARNING- Mirror
adjustment
Do not adjust or fold the outside
rearview mirrors while the vehi-
cle is moving. This could result
in loss of control.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5. LCD display
6. Warning and indicator lights
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■ ■
Type A
❈The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
For more details, refer to the "Gauges" in
this chapter.
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Fuel Gauge
This gauge indicates the approxi-
mate amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• The fuel tank capacity is given in
chapter 9.
• The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is
nearly empty.
• On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the
low fuel warning light may come
on earlier than usual due to the
movement of fuel in the tank.
✽ ✽ NOTICE - Fuel gauge
Running out of fuel can expose vehi-
cle occupants to danger. You must
top and obtain additional fuel as
soon as possible after the warning
light comes on or when the gauge
indicator comes close to the “E
(Empty)” level.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Fuel display may not be accurate if
you are filling in sloping places.
WARNING - Hot radiator
Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The
engine coolant is under pres-
sure and could cause severe
burns. Wait until the engine is
cool before adding coolant to
the reservoir.
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CAUTION- Low fuel
Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out offuel could cause the engine tomisfire damaging the catalyticconverter.

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LCD DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)
❈ For controlling the LCD modes, refer to "LCD Display Control" in this chapter.
LCD Modes
Modes SymbolExplanation
Trip ComputerThis mode displays driving information like the tripmeter, fuel economy, and so on.
For more details, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.
Tu r n B y Tu r n
(if equipped)This mode displays the state of the navigation.
LDWS
(if equipped)This mode displays the state of Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS).
For more details, refer to “Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)” in chapter 6.
A/V
(if equipped)This mode displays the state of the A/V system.
Service
This mode informs of service interval (mileage or days) and pressure status of each tire.
This mode informs of warning messages related to Low tire pressure or malfunction of
Blind Spot Detection system (BSD) and so on.
User SettingsOn this mode, you can change settings of the doors, lamps, etc.

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Edit settings after engaging park-ing brake/Edit settings after shift-ing to P
This warning message illuminates if
you try to select an item from the
User Settings mode while driving.
For your safety, change the User
Settings after parking the vehicle,
applying the parking brake and mov-
ing the shift lever to P (Park).
Service Mode
Tire Pressure
This mode displays the pressure sta-
tus of each tire.
You can change the tire pressure unit
in "User settings" mode.
❈ For more information, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 7.
Service Interval
Service interval
It calculates and displays when you
need a scheduled maintenance
service (mileage or days).
If the remaining mileage or time reach-
es 900 mi. (1,500 km) or 30 days,
“Service in” message is displayed for
several seconds each time you set
the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
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Master Warning Mode
This warning light informs the driv-er the following situations
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) mal-function (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) malfunction (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction and so on.
The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur. At
this time, the LCD Modes Icon will
change from ( ) to ( ).
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned off
and the LCD Modes Icon will be
changed back to its previous icon ( ).
User Settings Mode
Description
In this mode, you can change setting
of the doors, lights, etc.
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WARNING
Do not adjust the User Setting
while driving. You may lose your
steering control and cause
severe personal injury or acci-
dents.

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ItemsExplanation
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(if equipped)If this item is checked, the rear cross traffic alert function will be activated.
For more details, refer to “Blind Spot Detection System” in chapter 6.
AEB (Autonomous
Emergency Braking) (if equipped)To activate or deactivate the AEB system.
For more details, refer to “Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)” in chapter 6.
FCW
(Forward Collision Warning) (if equipped)Choose the sensitivity of the FCW.
For more details, refer to “Autonomous Emergency Braking(AEB)” in chapter 6.
Driving Assist (if equipped)

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ItemsExplanation
Service Interval
On this mode, you can activate the service interval function with mileage (km or mi.) and period
(months).
The service interval function will be deactivated.

For more details, refer to “Service Mode” in this chapter.
Service intervalConvenience
ItemsExplanation
Steering PositionIf this item is checked, the warning function regarding the steering wheel alignment will be activated.
For more details, refer to “Warning Messages” in this chapter.
Wiper/Light Display(if equipped)If this item is checked, the LCD display shows a selected wiper/light mode whenever you
changed its mode.