change wheel KIA SPORTAGE 2018 Owners Manual

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Electronic power steering
(EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
Electronic power steering is con-
trolled by a power steering control
unit which senses the steering wheel
torque and vehicle speed to com-
mand the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as the
vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer. If the Electronic Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steering
wheel may require increased
steering effort. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer and have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, the steer-
ing effort may be high or abnormal
noise may occur. If temperature
rises, the noise will likely disappear.
This is a normal condition.
When the vehicle is stationary, and the steering wheel is turned all the
way to the left or right continuous-
ly, the steering wheel becomes
harder to turn. The power assist is
limited to protect the motor from
overheating.
As time passes, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not
illuminate.
• The steering gets heavy immedi- ately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the sys-
tem performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or
LOCK (OFF) position.
• A motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• If the Electronic Power Steering System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steer-
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate abnormally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible. (Continued)
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• When the charging system warninglight comes on due to the low volt-
age (When the alternator or bat-
tery) does not operate normally or
malfunctions), the steering wheel
may require increased steering
effort.Tilt and telescopic steering
Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges. To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock-release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3, if
equipped) then pull up the lock-
release lever to lock (4) the steering
wheel in place. Be sure to adjust the
steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion before driving.
WARNING- Steering
wheel adjustment
Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control.
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Instrument Cluster Control
Adjusting Instrument ClusterIllumination
The brightness of the instrument
panel illumination is changed by
pressing the illumination control button
(“+” or “-”) when the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop button is ON, or the
taillights are turned on. If you hold the illumination control
button (“+” or “-”), the brightness
will be changed continuously.
If the brightness reaches to the maximum or minimum level, an
alarm will sound.
LCD Display Control
The LCD display modes can be
changed by using the control buttons
on the steering wheel.
(1) : MODE button for change the LCD MODES
(2) / : MOVE scroll switch for select the items
(3) OK : SET/RESET button for set the items or reset the items
❈ For the LCD modes, refer to “LCD
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Features of your vehicle
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.

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Warning Messages
Shift to P position
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without
the shift lever in P (Park) position.
At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If
you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button once more, it will turn to the
ON position).
Low Key Battery
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to the
OFF position.
Press start button while turn
steering (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button is pressed.
It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while turn-
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Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock
when the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the OFF position.
Check steering wheel lock sys-
tem (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock
normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to the
OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal.
It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.
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Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE- Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) Warning Light
The Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light may illumi-
nate when the Electronic Stability
control (ESC) Indicator Light comes
on to indicate that the ESC is not
working properly (This does not
indicate malfunction of the EPB).
Master Warning light (if equipped)
This warning light informs the driver of 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 ( ).
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Warninglight (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the AEB.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the AWD system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Features of your vehicle
MAX A/C selection
The MAX A/C mode is used to cool
the inside of the vehicle faster.
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face.
In this mode, the air conditioning and
the recirculated air position will be
selected automatically.Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately using the thumb-
wheel (if equipped).
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
the vent control lever as shown.
Temperature control
The temperature control knob allows
you to control the temperature of the
air flowing from the ventilation system.
To change the air temperature in the
passenger compartment, turn the
knob to the right position for warm and
hot air or left position for cooler air.
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Audio system
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Phone Mode
Making a call using the Steeringwheel controls
❈ The actual features in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
(1) When pressed shortly - Starts voice recognition
- When selecting during a voiceprompt, stops the prompt and
converts to voice command wait-
ing state
When pressed and held - Ends voice recognition (2) Each time this button is
pressed,
the mode is changed in order of
FM1 ➟ FM2 ➟ AM ➟ SAT1 ➟ SAT2
➟ SAT3 ➟ CD ➟ USB(iPod
®)➟
AUX ➟ My Music ➟ BT Audio
If the media is not connected or a
disc is not inserted, correspon-
ding modes will be disabled.
(3) Used to control volume.
(4) Mutes audio volume.
(5) When pressed shortly - Radio mode : searches broad-cast frequencies saved to pre-
sets.
- Media(CD/USB/iPod
®/My Music/
BT Audio) modes : changes the
track, file or chapter.
When pressed and held - Radio mode, automaticallysearches broadcast frequencies
and channels
- Media(CD/USB/iPod
®/My Music)
modes, rewinds or fast forwards
the track or song(file)
- BT Audio mode may not be sup- ported in some mobile phones. (6) When pressed shortly
- When pressed in the phonescreen, displays call history
screen
- When pressed in the dial screen, makes a call
- When pressed in the incoming call screen, answers the call
- When pressed during call wait- ing, switches to waiting call (Call
Waiting)
When pressed and held - When pressed in the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology Handsfree
wait mode, redials the last call
- When pressed during a
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology Handsfree
call, switches call back to mobile
phone (Private)
- When pressed while calling on the mobile phone, switches call
back to
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree (Operates
only when
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree is con-
nected)
(7) Ends phone call

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Voice Recognition Mode
Using Voice Recognition
Starting Voice Recognition
Shortly press the button on the
steering wheel controls. Say a com-
mand.
If prompt feedback is in [ON], then
the system will say “Please say a
command after the beep (BEEP)”
If prompt feedback is in [ON]mode, then the system will only
say “(BEEP)”
To change Prompt Feedback [ON]/[OFF], go to [SETUP] 
[System] [Prompt Feedback]
For proper recognition, say the com-
mand after the voice instruction and
beep tone.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Voice Recognition and Phone
Contact Tips
Help your Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology Voice Recognition per-
formance by making a few simple
changes to your phone contacts:
• Use full names vs. short or single syllable names (“John Smith” vs.
“Dad”, “Smith Residence” vs.
“Home”)
• Avoid using special characters or hyphens (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc.)
• Avoid using acronyms (“In Case Emergency" vs. “ICE”)
• Spell words completely, no abbre- viations (“Doctor Goodman” vs.
“Dr. Goodman”)
NOTE: Always wait for the beep
before speaking any commands.
Skipping Prompt Messages
While prompt message is being stat-
ed Shortly press the button on
the steering wheel controls.
The prompt message is immediately
ended and the beep tone will sound.
After the “Beep”, say the voice com-
mand.
Re-starting Voice Recognition
While system waits for a command
 Shortly press the button on the
steering wheel controls.
The command wait state is immedi-
ately ended and the beep tone will
sound. After the “Beep”, say the
voice command.