climate control KIA SPORTAGE 2021 Owner's Manual

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Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km)in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freez-
ing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in heavy dust conditions
F - Driving in heavy traffic areas
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Drive shafts and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Rear differential oil (AWD)REvery 72,000 miles (120,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD)REvery 72,000 miles (120,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E, G
Propeller shaftIMore frequentlyC, E

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Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,0007.51522.530 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5
Km×1,00012 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Rotate tiresRotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Climate control air filterRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Coolant (Engine)At first, replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,
after that, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
Battery conditionIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Suspension ball jointsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerantIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Propeller shaft (AWD)IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Exhaust systemIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models(CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.

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Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km)in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freez-
ing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in heavy dust condition
F - Driving in heavy traffic area
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Drive shafts and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Rear differential oil (AWD)REvery 75,000 miles (120,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD)REvery 75,000 miles (120,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filterRMore frequentlyC, E, G
Propeller shaftIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F,G, H, I, J

Maintenance
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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should
be replaced according to the
Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle
is operated in severely air-polluted
cities or on dusty rough roads for a
long period, it should be inspected
more frequently and replaced earlier.
When you replace the climate control
air filter, replace it performing the fol-
lowing procedure, and be careful to
avoid damaging other components.1. Open the glove box and removethe stoppers on both sides. 2. With the glove box open, pull the
support strap (1).
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3. Remove the climate control air fil-ter cover while pressing the lock
on the left side of the cover. 4. Replace the climate control air fil-
ter.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
When replacing the climate control
air filter install it properly. Otherwise,
the system may produce noise and
the effectiveness of the filter may be
reduced.
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When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
• The battery must be removed fromthe vehicle and placed in an area
with good ventilation.
• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
• Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if the
temperature of the electrolyte of
any cell exceeds 120°F (49°C).
• Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
• Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal. • Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
• The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.Reset items
Items should be reset after the bat-
tery has been discharged or the bat-
tery has been disconnected.
• Auto up/down window
• Sunroof
• Trip computer
• Climate control system
• Driver position memory system

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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.

Index
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ........3-45Adding equipment to or modifying your airbag-equipped vehicle ................................................3-72
Air bag warning label ................................................3-72
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-48
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-64
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-60
How does the air bag system operate? ......................3-46
Occupant Detection System (ODS) ............................3-52
Side air bag ................................................................3-62
SRS Care ....................................................................3-71\
SRS components and functions ..................................3-49
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-36\
Filter replacement ......................................................7-36
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-7
All Wheel Drive(AWD) ................................................5-23 All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer mode selection ......5-25
For safe all wheel drive operation ..............................5-26
Reducing the risk of a rollover ..................................5-29
Tight corner brake effect ............................................5-24
Appearance care ............................................................7-94 Exterior care ................................................................7-94
Interior care ................................................................7-99
Audio system ..............................................................4-190 Antenna ....................................................................4-19\
0
Aux, USB port ..........................................................4-192 How vehicle radio works ..........................................4-192
Steering wheel audio controls ..................................4-190
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-155 Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-166
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-156
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ........................................4-167
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-165
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-157
System operation ......................................................4-163
Automatic transmission ................................................5-15 Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-15
Good driving practices ................................................5-22
Battery........................................................................\
....7-43 For best battery service ..............................................7-43
Recharging the battery ................................................7-44
Reset items ..................................................................7-45
Before driving ..................................................................5-5 Before entering vehicle ................................................5-5
Before starting ..............................................................5-5
Necessary inspections ..................................................5-5
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) ..........................5-99 System description ......................................................5-99
System setting and activation ..................................5-100
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Brake fluid ....................................................................7-33\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................7-33
Brake system..................................................................5-31 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................5-45
AUTO HOLD..............................................................5-41
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)..................................5-51
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-34
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................5-47
Good braking practices ..............................................5-55
Good braking practices ..............................................5-53
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) ..................................5-55
Parking brake – Foot type ..........................................5-33
Power brakes ..............................................................5-31
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................5-53
Warning messages ......................................................5-43
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
Checking fluid levels ....................................................7-26
Child restraint system (CRS) ........................................3-34 Children Always in the Rear ......................................3-34
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-38
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-35
Clean air ......................................................................4-\
172
Climate control air filter ................................................7-38 Filter inspection ..........................................................7-38 Consumer assistance (U.S. only) ..................................8-13
Emergency roadside assistance ..................................8-13
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country ............8-15
Toll free consumer assistance ....................................8-13
Trip interruption ..........................................................8-14
Cruise Control (CC) ..................................................5-114 To cancel Cruise Control, do one of the following ..5-116
To decrease the cruising speed ................................5-116
To increase Cruise Control set speed........................5-115
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) ..................................................5-117
To set Cruise Control speed ......................................5-115
To temporarily accelerate with Cruise Control on ..5-116
To turn Cruise Control off, do one of the following 5-117
Declaration of Conformity ..........................................4-195 FCC ........................................................................\
..4-195
Defroster ......................................................................4-\
143 Rear window defroster ..............................................4-143
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
2
Door locks......................................................................4-\
23 Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-27
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-26
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ............4-24
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ..........4-23
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Liftgate (for manual liftgate) ........................................4-28Closing 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 (HBA) ........................................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 Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-153
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ........................................4-154
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-152
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-145
System operation ......................................................4-150
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-62 Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-62
Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-76
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