Kia 2016 Sportage User manual

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carried out.
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tions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a
result, you may encounter material in this manual that is not applicable
to your specific Kia vehicle.

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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Audio system
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
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Specifications & Consumer information
Index
table of contents

Introduction
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Petrol engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Diesel engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
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Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. We strong-
ly recommend that you read the
entire manual. In order to minimise
the chance of death or injury, you
must read the WARNING and CAU-
TION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words
in this manual to best explain how to
enjoy your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you learn about features,
important safety information, and
driving tips under various road condi-
tions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents.
Use the index when looking for a
specific area or subject; it has an
alphabetical listing of all information
in your manual.
Chapters: This manual has nine
chapters plus an index. Each chapter
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that chap-
ter has the information you want.
You will find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this
manual. These WARNINGs were
prepared to enhance your personal
safety. You should carefully read and
follow ALL procedures and recom-
mendations provided in these
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and
NOTICEs.
✽✽NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being provided.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation
in which harm, serious bodily
injury or death could result if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which damage to your vehicle
could result if the caution is
ignored.

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Introduction
Petrol engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance,
we recommend you to use unleaded
petrol with an octane rating of RON
(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI
(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher.
You may use unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI
87~90 but it may result in slight per-
formance reduction of the vehicle.
(Do not use methanol blended fuels.)
Except Europe
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to
use only unleaded fuel having an
Octane Rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) 87 or higher. (Do not
use methanol blended fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as min-
imise exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded petrol. When
you are going to use leaded petrol,
we recommend that you ask an
authorised Kia dealer whether lead-
ed petrol in your vehicle is available
or not.
Octane Rating of leaded petrol is
same with unleaded one.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the noz-
zle automatically shuts off
when refuelling.
• Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.
CAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimental
to the catalytic converter and
will damage the engine control
system’s oxygen sensor and
affect emission control.
Never add any fuel system
cleaning agents to the fuel tank
other than what has been speci-
fied. (We recommend that you
consult an authorised Kia deal-
er for details.)

Introduction
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Petrol containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of petrol and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol), and petrol or gasohol containing
methanol (also known as wood alco-
hol) are being marketed along with or
instead of leaded or unleaded petrol.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, and do not use
petrol or gasohol containing any
methanol. Either of these fuels may
cause drivability problems and dam-
age to the fuel system, engine control
system and emission control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
1. Gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol.
2. Petrol or gasohol containing
methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
Other fuels
Using fuels such as
- Silicone (Si) contained fuel,
- MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained
fuel,
- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and
- Other metalic additives contained
fuels, may cause vehicle and engine
damage or cause plugging, misfir-
ing, poor acceleration, engine
stalling, catalyst melting, abnormal
corrosion, life cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) may illuminate.
✽✽NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or per-
formance problem caused by the use
of these fuels may not be covered by
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which con-
tains methanol. Discontinue use
of any gasohol product which
impairs drivability.

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Introduction
Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapour lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use
unleaded petrol which has an octane
rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index)
91 or higher (for Europe) or Octane
Rating of RON (Reasearch Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good
quality gasolines including fuel addi-
tives regularly, and have problems
starting or the engine does not run
smoothly, one bottle of additives
added to the fuel tank at every
15,000km (For Europe, Australia and
New zealand)/ 5,000km (Except
Europe, Australia and New zealand).
Additives are available from your
authorised Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damage
to the fuel system and any per-
formance problems that are
caused by the use of fuels con-
taining methanol or fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

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Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.
Diesel engine
Diesel fuel
Diesel engine must be operated only
on commercially available diesel fuel
that complies with EN 590 or compa-
rable standard. (EN stands for
"European Norm"). Do not use
marine diesel fuel, heating oils, or
non-approved fuel additives, as this
will increase wear and cause dam-
age to the engine and fuel system.
The use of non-approved fuels and /
or fuel additives will result in a limita-
tion of your warranty rights.
Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is
used in your vehicle. If two types of
diesel fuel are available, use summer
or winter fuel properly according to
the following temperature conditions.
• Above -5°C (23°F) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.
• Below -5°C (23°F) ... Winter type
diesel fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very
carefully : If the engine stops through
fuel failure, the circuits must be com-
pletely purged to restart.
CAUTION
Do not let any petrol or water
enter the tank. This would make
it necessary to drain it out and
to bleed the lines to avoid jam-
ming the injection pump and
damaging the engine.
CAUTION - Diesel Fuel
(if equipped with DPF)
It is recommended to use the
regulated automotive diesel fuel
for diesel vehicle equipped with
the DPF system.
If you use diesel fuel including
high sulfur (more than 50 ppm
sulfur) and unspecified addi-
tives, it can cause the DPF sys-
tem to be damaged and white
smoke can be emitted.

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Introduction
Biodiesel
Commercially supplied Diesel blends
of no more than 7% biodiesel, com-
monly known as "B7 Diesel" may be
used in your vehicle if Biodiesel meets
EN 14214 or equivalent specifications.
(EN stands for "European Norm"). The
use of biofuels exceeding 7% made
from rapeseed methyl ester (RME),
fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), veg-
etable oil methyl ester (VME) etc. or
mixing diesel exceeding 7% with
biodiesel will cause increased wear or
damage to the engine and fuel sys-
tem. Repair or replacement of worn or
damaged components due to the use
of non approved fuels will not be cov-
ered by the manufactures warranty.
Biodiesel (for New Zealand)
Commercially supplied Diesel blends
of no more than 7% biodiesel, com-
monly known as "B7 Diesel" may be
used in your vehicle if Biodiesel
meets EN 14214 or equivalent spec-
ifications. (EN stands for "European
Norm"). The use of biofuels exceed-
ing 7%, made from rapeseed methyl
ester (RME), vegetable oil methyl
ester (VME) etc. or mixing diesel
exceeding 7% with biodiesel will
cause increased wear or damage to
the engine and fuel system. Repair
or replacement of worn or damaged
components due to the use of non
approved fuels will not be covered by
the manufactures warranty.
CAUTION
• Never use any fuel, whether
diesel or B7 biodiesel or oth-
erwise, that fails to meet the
latest petroleum industry
specification.
• Never use any fuel additives
or treatments that are not rec-
ommended or approved by the
vehicle manufacturer.
CAUTION
• Never use any fuel, whether
diesel or B7 biodiesel or oth-
erwise, that fails to meet the
latest petroleum industry
specification.
• Never use any fuel additives
or treatments that are not rec-
ommended or approved by the
vehicle manufacturer.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESSVEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS
As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correct-
ly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (high-
er ground clearance, track, etc.) give
this vehicle a higher centre of gravity
than other types of vehicles. In other
words they are not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as con-
ventional 2-wheel drive vehicles.
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt manoeu-
vre. Again, failure to operate this vehi-
cle correctly may result in loss of con-
trol, an accident or vehicle rollover.
Be sure to read the “Reducing the
risk of a rollover” driving guide-
lines, in chapter 6 of this manual.
No special break-in period is needed.
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you
may add to the performance, econo-
my and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• Whilst driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) within 3,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is need-
ed to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
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Introduction

Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Bonnet ...................................................4-39
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle) ...4-132
Head lamp (Maintenance).....................8-82
3. Front fog lamp
(Features of your vehicle)....................4-137
Front fog lamp (Maintenance) ...............8-82
4. Wheel and tyre...............................8-52, 9-7
5. Outside rearview mirror.........................4-53
6. Panorama sunroof.................................4-44
7. Front windscreen wiper blades
(Features of your vehicle)....................4-142
Front windscreen wiper blades
(Maintenance) .......................................8-44
8. Windows ................................................4-34
9. Parking assist system .........................4-107
OQL015001R
■Front view
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Door locks .............................................4-19
2. Fuel filler lid ...........................................4-41
3. Rear combination lamp (Maintenance) ..8-82
4. High mounted stop lamp (Maintenance)...8-82
5. Tailgate ..................................................4-23
6. Antenna ...................................................5-2
7. Rearview camera ................................4-129
8. Parking assist system (Rear) ..............4-103
OQL015002
■Rear view
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle ...................................4-20
2. Power window switch...............................4-34
3. Central door lock switch ..........................4-21
4. Power window lock button .......................4-37
5. Outside rearview mirror control ...............4-54
6. Outside rearview mirror folding ...............4-55
7. Headlight leveling device.......................4-138
8. Instrument panel illumination control ......4-58
9. BSD On/Off button...................................6-91
10. ESC off button .......................................6-57
11. Power tailgate open/close button ..........4-26
12. LDWS On/Off button..............................6-86
13. Steering wheel.......................................4-49
14. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever4-50
15. Inner fuse panel.....................................8-64
16. Brake pedal............................................6-39
17. Bonnet release lever..............................4-39
18. Seat..........................................................3-2
OQLE015005R
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
■■Type A
■■Type B

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Steering wheel audio controls...............5-3
2. Driver`s front air bag ...........................3-53
3. Horn.....................................................4-51
4. Instrument cluster................................4-56
5. Wiper and washer control lever.........4-142
6. Ignition switch........................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ......................6-12
7. Cruise control ......................................6-79
8. Audio .....................................................5-7
9. Hazard warning flasher .........................7-2
10. Manual climate control system........4-158
Automatic climate control system....4-164
11. Shift lever M/T ...................................6-19
Shift lever A/T....................................6-23
12. Seat warmer ....................................4-184
Air ventilation seat...........................4-185
13. Heated steering wheel button ...........4-50
14. Smart phone wireless charger ........4-187
15. Drive mode button .............................6-84
16. AWD Lock button...............................6-31
17. DBC button........................................6-75
18. Electronic parking brake (EPB) switch..6-43
19. Auto Hold On/Off button....................6-50
20. Smart parking assist system
on/off button ....................................4-118
21. Parking assist system On/Off button...4-107
22. Centre console storage box ............4-178
23. USB charger....................................4-187
24. Power outlet.....................................4-186
25. Glove box ........................................4-178
26. Passenger’s front air bag ..................3-54
OQL015004R
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OQLE075094RE/OQLE075095R
■■Petrol Engine (Nu 2.0L - MPI)
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■■Petrol Engine (Theta II 2.4L - GDI)
1. Engine coolant reservoir...................8-32
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................8-30
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............8-36
4. Air cleaner.........................................8-40
5. Fuse box ...........................................8-64
6. Negative battery terminal..................8-48
7. Positive battery terminal ...................8-48
8. Engine oil dipstick .............................8-30
9.Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ....8-44

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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Engine coolant reservoir..................8-32
2. Engine oil filler cap ..........................8-30
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ..............8-36
4. Air cleaner .......................................8-40
5. Fuse box..........................................8-64
6. Negative battery terminal ................8-48
7. Positive battery terminal ..................8-48
8. Engine oil dipstick............................8-30
9.Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ...8-44
10. Fuel filter cartridge.........................8-39
OQL075076R
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■■Diesel Engine (R 2.0L)

Safety features of your vehicle
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Rear seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Front seat adjustment - manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
• Front seat adjustment - power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
• Headrest (for front seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
• Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
• Rear seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
• Headrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
• Pre-tensioner seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
• Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Child restraint system (CRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
• Our recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
• Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . . 3-35
• Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS). . . . . . . . 3-37
• ISOFIX anchorage and top-tether anchorage
(ISOFIX anchorage system) for children . . . . . . . 3-38
• Child seat restraint suitability for
seat position using the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Air bag - supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . 3-47
• How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
• Additional safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
• Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
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Safety features of your vehicle
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Front seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height
(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*
(5) Head rest
Rear seat
(6) Seatback angle and folding
(7) Headrest
(8) Armrest
* : if equipped
SEATS
OQL035001R
■Manual seat
■Power seat