Stop and KIA SPORTAGE 2020 Owners Manual

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Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate. Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used. Regardless
of the remaining tread, we recom-
mend that tires be replaced after
approximately six (6) years of normal
service. Heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading conditions
can accelerate the aging process.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicles
may vary with respect to grade.
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tires ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction char-
acteristics.

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If you do not have a spare, use a
fuse of the same rating from a circuityou may not need for operating thevehicle, such as the power outletfuse.
If the head lamp, turn signal lamp,
stop signal lamp, fog lamp, DRL, tail
lamp, HMSL do not work and the
fuses are not blown, check the fuse
panel in the engine compartment. If a
fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the headlamp, fog lamp, turn sig-
nal lamp, or tail lamp malfunction
even without any problem to the
lamps, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer for assis-
tance.
Fuse switch
Always set the fuse switch to the ON
position before using the vehicle.
If you move the switch to the OFF
position, some items such as audio
and digital clock must be reset and
transmitter (or smart key) may not
work properly. When the switch is
Off, the caution indicator will be dis-
played on the instrument cluster.
Always place the fuse switch in the
ON position while driving the vehicle.
If the switch is located in the “OFF”
position, a caution indicator will be
displayed in the cluster.
CAUTION - Fuse Panel
Covers
Set all switches to ON before
driving.
If the vehicle is going to be unused for over 1 month, setall switches to OFF to preventthe batteries from draining.
The contact points of the switches may wear out withexcessive use. Please refrainfrom excessive use of theswitches (except for long-termparking for over 1 month).
OQL075025

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trical control system stabilization
A normally functioning lamp may
flicker momentarily. This momentary
occurrence is due to the stabilization
function of the vehicle's electrical
control system. If the lamp stops
flickering after a few moments, the
vehicle does not require service.
However, if the lamp goes out after
the momentary flickering, or the flick-
ering continues, we recommend the
system be serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer.✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If the light bulb or lamp connector
is removed while the lamp is still
on, the fuse box's electronic sys-
tem may log it as a malfunction.
Therefore, a lamp malfunction
incident may be recorded as a
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in
the fuse box.
• It is normal for an operating lamp to flicker momentarily. This is due
to a stabilization function of the
vehicle’s electronic control device.
If the lamp lights up normally
after momentarily blinking, then
it is functioning as normal.
However, if the lamp continues to
flicker several times or turns off
completely, there may be an error
in the vehicle’s electronic control
device. Please have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia
dealer immediately.
If you don’t have the necessary tools,
the correct bulbs and the expertise,
consult an authorized Kia dealer. In
many cases, it is difficult to replace
vehicle light bulbs because other
parts of the vehicle must be removed
before you can get to the bulb. This is
especially true if you have to remove
the headlamp assembly to get to the
bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlamp
assembly can result in damage to
the vehicle.
If non-genuine parts or substandard
bulbs are used, it may lead to blow-
ing a fuse or other wiring damages.
Do not install extra lamps or LEDs to
the vehicle. If additional lights are
installed, it may lead to lamp mal-
functions and flickering. Additionally,
the fuse box and other writing may
be damaged.

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Light bulb position (Rear)
(1) Tail lamp (Bulb type)
(2) Stop and tail lamp (Bulb type)
(3) Side marker (Bulb type)
(4) Stop lamp (LED type)
(5) Stop and tail lamp (LED type)
(6) Side marker (LED type)
(7) Rear turn signal lamp
(Bulb type)
(8) Back up lamp (Bulb type)
(9) License plate lamp (Bulb type)
(10) High mounted stop lamp (LED type)
OQL078042N
OQL078043N
OQL078085N
■Rear combination lamp - Type A
■ Rear combination lamp - Type B
■Rear turn signal & Back up lamp
OQL078046N
OQL078084N
■License plate lamp
■High mounted stop lamp

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Front fog lamp (Bulb and LED
type) bulb replacement
If the front fog lamp (Bulb and LED
type) does not operate, we recom-
mend that you have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Stop and tail lamp bulb
replacement
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Loosen the light assembly retain-
ing screws with a cross-tip screw-
driver. 4. Remove the rear combination
lamp assembly from the body of
the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
OQL078089L
OQL078088L
■Type A
■Type BOQL075059
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3. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it
counter-clockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place. 6. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
7. Install the service cover by putting it into the service hole.
Stop and tail lamp (LED type)
bulb replacement
If the stop and tail lamp (LED type)
(1) does not operate, we recommend
that you have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
OQL075063
OQL078069N

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Maintenance
Back-up lamp and Rear turn
signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb
replacement
If the Back-up lamp and Rear turn
signal lamp (Bulb type) does not
operate, we recommend that you
have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
High mounted stop lamp (LED
type) bulb replacement
If the high mounted stop lamp (LED
type) does not operate, we recom-
mend that you have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
License plate lamp (Bulb type)
bulb replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,gently pry the lens cover from
lamp housing.
OQL078090L
OQL075071
OQL075064
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Do not operate the engine in con-
fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system.Operating precautions for catalyt-
ic converters (if equipped)
WARNING- Catalytic converter
Keep away from the catalytic
converter and exhaust system
while the vehicle is running or
immediately thereafter. The
exhaust and catalytic systems
are very hot and may burn you.
WARNING- Fire
Do not park, idle or drive the vehicle over or near flamma-
ble objects, such as grass,
vegetation, paper, leaves, etc.
A hot exhaust system can
ignite flammable items under
your vehicle.
Also, do not remove the heat sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.

Index
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System setting and activation ..................................5-136
System standby ........................................................5-138
Economical operation ..................................................5-141 Driving at night ........................................................5-146
Driving in flooded areas ..........................................5-147
Driving in the rain ....................................................5-146
Driving off-road ........................................................5-147
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-143
Highway driving ......................................................5-147
Reducing the risk of a rollover ................................5-143
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-145
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-145
Special driving conditions ........................................5-143
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ................................................................6-5
Push-starting ................................................................6-6
Emission control system ..............................................7-102 Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-102
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ........7-102
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-103
Engine ........................................................................\
......8-2
Engine compartment ................................................2-6, 7-3 Engine coolant ..............................................................7-29
Changing the coolant ..................................................7-32
Checking the coolant level..........................................7-29
Engine number ..............................................................8-12
Engine oil ......................................................................7-\
27 Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-28
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-27
Engine start/stop button ................................................5-11 Engine start/stop button position ................................5-11
Illuminated engine start/stop button ..........................5-11
Starting the engine with a smart key ..........................5-13
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-21
Exterior features ..........................................................4-186 Roof rack ..................................................................4-186
Exterior overview ....................................................2-2, 2-3
Folding key ......................................................................4-\
5 Battery replacement ......................................................4-8
Immobilizer system ......................................................4-9
Key operations ..............................................................4-5
Record your key number ..............................................4-5
Transmitter precautions ................................................4-7
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) system camera type..................................................................5-54Brake operation ..........................................................5-58
FCA sensor (Front view camera)................................5-58
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Index
LCD display ..................................................................4-86LCD modes ................................................................4-86
User settings mode ......................................................4-89
Liftgate (for manual liftgate) ........................................4-28 Closing the liftgate ......................................................4-28
Emergency liftgate safety release ..............................4-29
Opening the liftgate ....................................................4-28
Light bulbs ....................................................................7-79\
Back-up lamp and Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ......................................................7-89
Bulb replacement precaution ......................................7-79
Front fog lamp (Bulb and LED type) bulb replacement ..............................................................7-86
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement ....................7-84
Glove box lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ..........7-92
Headlamp (High/Low beam) bulb replacement..........7-83
High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ..............................................................7-89
License plate lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ......7-89
Liftgate room lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ....7-93
Light bulb position (Front) ........................................7-81
Light bulb position (Rear) ..........................................7-82
Light bulb position (Side) ..........................................7-83
Map lamp (Bulb and LED type) bulb replacement ....7-90
Personal lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ............7-92
Position lamp + DRL bulb replacement ....................7-85
Room lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ................7-91
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ......7-90 Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ......7-88
Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement ..........................7-86
Tail lamp (inside) bulb replacement ..........................7-87
Vanity mirror lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ....7-91
Lighting........................................................................\
4-127 Battery saver function ..............................................4-127
Check headlight ........................................................4-133
Daytime running light ..............................................4-127
Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) ................................4-134
Front fog light ..........................................................4-133
High beam assist ......................................................4-130
High beam operation ................................................4-129
Lighting control ........................................................4-127
Turn signals and lane change signals........................4-132
Luggage volume ..............................................................8-7
Maintenance services ......................................................7-4 Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-5
Owner’s responsibility ..................................................7-4
Manual climate control system....................................4-144 Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ......................4-153
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-152
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-145
System operation ......................................................4-150
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