engine KIA SPORTAGE 2019 Owners Manual

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Kia
Motors America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or Kia Motors
America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; download the
SaferCar mobile application; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.The following publications are available on
www.KiaTechinfo.com
Service manual:
This manual covers maintenance and recommended pro-
cedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It
is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough for most mechanically inclined owners to under-
stand.
Electrical troubleshooting manual:
This manual complements the Service Manual by provid-
ing indepth troubleshooting information for each electrical
circuit in your vehicle.
Owner's manual:
This manual describes the overall features and operating
procedures for the vehicle.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
ONLINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED MANUALS
(U.S. ONLY)
916
Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects

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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..........................................................8-86
Battery........................................................................\
....8-41 For best battery service ..............................................8-41
Recharging the battery ................................................8-42
Reset items ..................................................................8-43
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....................................................................8-31\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................8-31
Bulb replacement ..........................................................8-77
Bulb wattage ....................................................................9-3
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................6-9
California Perchlorate notice ......................................8-102
Camera (Rear view) ....................................................4-117
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................9-7
Care Care of seat belts ........................................................3-31
SRS Care ....................................................................3-68\
Tire care ......................................................................8-\
43
Exterior care ................................................................8-92
Interior care ................................................................8-97
Care of seat belts ..........................................................3-31
Center console storage ................................................4-161
Central door lock switch................................................4-24
Chains - Tire ..................................................................6-93
Checking fluid levels ....................................................8-24
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................8-45
Child restraint system ....................................................3-32
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Children Always in the Rear ......................................3-32
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-33
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-36
Securing a child restraint withthe LATCH anchors system ..........................................................3-38
Securing a child restraint seatwith Tether Anchor system ..............................................3-39
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-26
Climate control air filter ................................................8-36 Filter inspection ..........................................................8-36
Climate control system ................................................4-134 Manual climate control system ................................4-134
Automatic climate control system ............................4-144
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-145
Closing the sunroof........................................................4-52
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-172
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-68
Compact spare tire ........................................................7-21
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit ............................7-26
Consumer assistance (U.S. only) ..................................9-12 Toll free consumer assistance ....................................9-12
Emergency roadside assistance ..................................9-12
Trip interruption ..........................................................9-13
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country ............9-14
Coolant ........................................................................\
..8-27
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................8-27
Crankcase emission control system ............................8-100
Cruise control system ....................................................6-66 Cruise control switch ..................................................6-66
To set cruise control speed..........................................6-67
To increase cruise control set speed ..........................6-67
To decrease the cruising speed ..................................6-68
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on 6-68
To cancel cruise control ..............................................6-68
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 20mph (30 km/h) ..............................6-69
To turn cruise control off ............................................6-69
Cup holder ..................................................................4-164
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-61
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ........................................................4-69
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-68
Day/night rearview mirror ............................................4-58
Declaration of Conformity ............................................5-64 FCC ........................................................................\
....5-64
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-156
Defroster (Rear window) ............................................4-133
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-156
Dimensions ......................................................................9-\
2
Disarmed stage ..............................................................4-20
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................4-69
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-68
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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 ..............................................................6-89
Driving in flooded areas ................................................6-90
Driving in the rain..........................................................6-89
Driving off-road ............................................................6-90
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 ..............................................8-100 Crankcase emission control system ..........................8-100
Evaporative emission control System ......................8-100
Exhaust emission control system ..............................8-101
Engine ........................................................................\
......9-2
Engine compartment ........................................................2-6
Engine compartment ........................................................8-3
Engine coolant ..............................................................8-27 Checking the coolant level..........................................8-27
Changing the coolant ..................................................8-30
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............................4-70
Engine number ..............................................................9-11
Engine oil ......................................................................8-\
25 Checking the engine oil level ....................................8-25
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................8-26
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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Engine start/stop button position ....................................6-9
Engine will not start ........................................................7-4
Evaporative emission control System ..........................8-100
Exhaust emission control system ................................8-101
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............8-20Engine oil and filter ....................................................8-20
Drive belts ..................................................................8-20
Fuel filter (cartridge) ..................................................8-20
Fuel filter (for gasoline) ..............................................8-20
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections ......................8-20
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap ....................................8-20
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ..........................8-21
Air cleaner filter ..........................................................8-21(for gasoline engine) ..................................................8-21
Valve clearance ..........................................................8-21
Cooling system ..........................................................8-21
Coolant ........................................................................\
8-21
Automatic transaxle fluid............................................8-2\
2
Brake hoses and lines..................................................8-22
Brake fluid ..................................................................8-22
Parking brake ..............................................................8-22
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors ........................8-23
Exhaust pipe and muffler ............................................8-23
Suspension mounting bolts ........................................8-23
Steering gear box, linkage & boots /lower arm ball joint ................................................8-23
Drive shafts and boots ................................................8-23
Air conditioning refrigerant ........................................8-23 Exterior care ..................................................................8-92
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 ..................................................................8-31
Washer fluid ................................................................8-32
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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Front fog lamp (Bulb and LED type) bulbreplacement ............................................................\
....8-83
Front seat adjustment (manual) ......................................3-7
Front seat adjustment (power) ........................................3-9
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement ......................8-82
Fuel Economy ................................................................4-83
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-45
Fuel Gauge ....................................................................4-71\
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2
Fuses ........................................................................\
......8-59 Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................8-60
Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................8-62
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................8-65
Gauges ........................................................................\
..4-70
Glove box ....................................................................4-16\
1
Glove box lamp bulb replacement ................................8-90
Gross vehicle weight........................................................9-6\
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................7-2
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................6-86
Headlamp (HID type) bulb replacement ......................8-80
Headlamp (High/Low beam) bulb replacement ............8-81
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 ..................8-87
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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Trip computer..............................................................4-83
Trip modes ..................................................................4-83
Fuel Economy ............................................................4-83
Trip A/B ......................................................................4-\
85
One time driving information mode ..........................4-86
Turn By Turn Mode ....................................................4-87
A/V Mode ..................................................................4-87
LDWS Mode ..............................................................4-87
Warning and Indicator lights ......................................4-96
Warning lights ............................................................4-96
Indicator Lights ........................................................4-103
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior care....................................................................8-97\
Interior features............................................................4-164 Cup holder ................................................................4-164
Bottle holder ............................................................4-164
Seat warmer ..............................................................4-165
Air ventilation seat ....................................................4-166
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-16\
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USB charger ..............................................................4-168
Power outlet ..............................................................4-167
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-172
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-172
Wireless smart phone charging system ....................4-169
Luggage net holder ..................................................4-173
Cargo security screen ..............................................4-174
Interior lamp AUTO turn off function ........................4-129
Interior light ................................................................4-129 Interior lamp AUTO turn off function ......................4-129
Map lamp ..................................................................4-130
Room lamp ................................................................4-129
Liftgate room lamp ..................................................4-131
Glove box lamp ........................................................4-131
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-131
Interior overview..............................................................2-4
Jack and tools ................................................................7-15
Jump starting....................................................................7-5
Key operations(folding key) ............................................4-5
Key positions ..................................................................6-6 Illuminated ignition switch ..........................................6-6
Ignition switch position ................................................6-6
Starting the engine ........................................................6-7
Label Air bag warning label ................................................3-70
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................8-49
Vehicle certification label ..........................................9-10
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Check headlight ......................................................4-124
AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) ................4-124
Lubricants and capacities ................................................9-7
Luggage volume ..............................................................9-6
Maintenance Engine compartment ....................................................8-3
Maintenance services ....................................................8-4
Owner maintenance ......................................................8-6
Scheduled maintenance service ....................................8-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............8-20
Tire maintenance ........................................................8-49
Maintenance schedule......................................................8-8 Normal Maintenance Schedule ....................................8-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ..........8-19
Maintenance services ......................................................8-4 Owner’s responsibility ..................................................8-4
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................8-5
Manual mode - Automatic transaxle ............................6-15
Map lamp ....................................................................4-13\
0
Map lamp bulb replacement ..........................................8-88
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-58 Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-58
Day/night rearview mirror ..........................................4-58
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) ..................................4-59
Electrochromic mirror with HomeLink system ..........4-60 Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-65
Remote control ............................................................4-66
Folding the outside rearview mirror ..........................4-66
Occupant Detection System(ODS) ................................3-50
Odometer ......................................................................4-\
72
Oil (Engine) ..................................................................8-25
One time driving information mode ..............................4-86
Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) ............9-16
Outside rearview mirror ................................................4-65
Outside Temperature ......................................................4-72
Overheats ........................................................................\
7-7
Owner maintenance ........................................................8-6 Owner maintenance schedule ......................................8-6
Panorama sunroof ..........................................................4-48 Sunroof open warning ................................................4-49
Sunshade ...............................................................\
.....4-49
Sliding the sunroof ......................................................4-50
Tilting the sunroof ....................................................4-52
Closing the sunroof ....................................................4-52
Resetting the sunroof ..................................................4-52
Parking & Tail light ....................................................4-119
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Headrest(front) ............................................................3-11
Seatback pocket (front) ..............................................3-14
Rear seat ......................................................................3-\
14
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 ........8-88
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
Reducing the risk of a rollover ..................................6-86
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................6-88
Smooth cornering ........................................................6-88
Driving at night ..........................................................6-89
Driving in the rain ......................................................6-89
Driving in flooded areas ............................................6-90
Driving off-road ..........................................................6-90
Highway driving ........................................................6-90
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..........8-85
Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement ............................8-83