Kia Borrego 2017 User manual

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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
• Gasoline engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Diesel engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
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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 minimize
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.
Sections: This manual has nine sec-
tions plus an index. Each section
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that section
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
Gasoline engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance,
we recommend you to use unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of
RON (Research Octane Number) 95
/ AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher.
You may use unleaded gasoline 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 mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded gasoline.
When you are going to use leaded
gasoline, we recommend that you
ask an authorized Kia dealer
whether leaded gasoline in your
vehicle is available or not.
Octane Rating of leaded gasoline is
same with unleaded one.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the noz-
zle automatically shuts off
when refueling.
• 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 authorized Kia dealer
for details.)

Introduction
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Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-
taining methanol (also known as
wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline 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. Gasoline 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 dam-
age or cause plugging, misfiring,
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 vapor 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 gasoline 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)/ 10,000km
(Except Europe). Additives are avail-
able from your authorized Kia dealer
along with information on how to use
them. Do not mix other additives.
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.
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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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.
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.
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
Do not let any gasoline 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
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 center 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 maneu-
vers. Again, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control, an accident or vehicle
rollover. Be sure to read the
“Reducing the risk of a rollover”
driving guidelines, 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.
• While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 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 opera-
tion.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESSVEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS

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. Hood......................................................4-29
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle) ...4-99
Head lamp (Maintenance).....................8-68
3. Front fog lamp
(Features of your vehicle)....................4-105
Front fog lamp (Maintenance) ...............8-68
4. Daytime running lamp (Maintenance) ...8-68
5. Wheel and tire (Maintenance) ...............8-42
Wheel and tire (Specification) .................9-5
6. Outside rearview mirror.........................4-43
7. Sunroof..................................................4-35
8. Front windshield wiper blades
(Features of your vehicle)....................4-107
Front windshield wiper blades
(Maintenance) .......................................8-35
9. Windows ................................................4-24
10. Parking assist system .........................4-91
OHM016010L
■Front view
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Door locks .............................................4-17
2. Fuel filler lid ...........................................4-31
3. Rear combination lamp (Maintenance) ...8-68
4. High mounted stop lamp (Maintenance) ...8-68
5. Rear window wiper blade
(Features of your vehicle)....................4-111
Rear window wiper blade
(Maintenance) .......................................8-35
6. Tailgate ..................................................4-21
7. Rearview camera ..................................4-96
8. Rear parking assist system...................4-87
Parking assist system ...........................4-91
9.Antenna....................................................5-2
OHM016011L
■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.................................4-18
2. Power window switch ............................4-24
3. Central door lock switch ........................4-19
4. Power window lock button .....................4-28
5. Outside rearview mirror control.............4-44
6. Outside rearview mirror folding .............4-46
7 .Driver position memory system button ...3-9
8. Headlight leveling device.....................4-106
9. BSD On/Off button ................................6-63
10. LDWS On/Off button ...........................6-58
11. ESC off button.....................................6-40
12. ALS control switch...............................6-49
13. 4WD transfer shift knob.......................6-25
14. Steering wheel ....................................4-39
15. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever/
button ..................................................4-40
16. Inner fuse panel ..................................8-53
17. Brake pedal .........................................6-34
18. Parking brake pedal ............................6-36
19. Hood release lever ..............................4-29
20. Seat .......................................................3-2
21. Fuel filler lid release lever ...................4-31
OHM016012L
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s front air bag ............................3-59
2. Horn.....................................................4-41
3. Instrument cluster................................4-47
4. Wiper and washer control lever.........4-107
5. Ignition switch or
Engine start/stop button ...............6-6, 6-10
6. Cruise control ......................................6-52
7. Hazard warning flasher .........................7-2
8. Auto Climate control system .............4-117
9. Shift lever.............................................6-16
10. Rear fog lamp On/Off button ...........4-105
11. Heated steering wheel button ...........4-40
12. Front seat warmer ...........................4-145
Front Seat ventilation.......................4-146
13. Parking assist system On/Off button.4-91
14. Surround view monitoring system
On/Off button.....................................4-97
15. AUX, USB port ....................................5-4
16. Center console storage box ............4-138
17. Glove box ........................................4-139
18. Passenger’s front air bag ..................3-59
19. Steering wheel audio controls.............5-3
OHM016002L
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OHM076070L
■■Gasoline Engine (Lambda 3.8L) - MPI
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
1. Engine coolant reservoir .................8-24
2. Engine oil filler cap..........................8-22
3. Brake fluid reservoir........................8-27
4. Air cleaner.......................................8-31
5. Fuse box .........................................8-53
6. Negative battery terminal................8-38
7. Positive battery terminal .................8-38
8. Radiator cap....................................8-24
9. Engine oil dipstick ...........................8-22
10. Power steering fluid reservoir .......8-28
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...8-29

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Your vehicle at a glance
OHM076071L
■■Diesel Engine (3.0L)
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
1. Engine coolant reservoir .................8-24
2. Engine oil filler cap..........................8-22
3. Brake fluid reservoir........................8-27
4. Air cleaner.......................................8-31
5. Fuse box .........................................8-53
6. Negative battery terminal................8-38
7. Positive battery terminal .................8-38
8. Radiator cap....................................8-24
9. Engine oil dipstick ...........................8-22
10. Power steering fluid reservoir .......8-28
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...8-29
12. Fuel Filter......................................8-30

Safety features of your vehicle
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Front seat adjustment - manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
• Front seat adjustment - power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
• Driver position memory system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
• Headrest (for front seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
• Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
• Headrest (for rear seat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
• Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
• Seat belt precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
• Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Air bag - supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . 3-51
• How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63
• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
• Additional safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
• Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72
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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 (Driver’s seat)
(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)
(5) Driver position memory system*
(6) Headrest
(7) Walk-in switch (passenger’s seat)*
2nd row seat
(8) Forward and backward
(9) Seatback angle and folding
(10) Walk-in seat lever*
(11) Headrest
(12) Armrest
3rd row seat
(13) Seatback folding
(14) Headrest
* : if equipped
SEATS
OHM036054L
■Manual seat
■Power seat

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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING - Uprighting
seat
When you return the seatback
to its upright position, hold the
seatback and return it slowly
and be sure there are no other
occupants around the seat. If
the seatback is returned with-
out being held and controlled,
the back of the seat could
spring forward resulting in acci-
dental injury to a person struck
by the seatback.
WARNING - Loose
objects
Loose objects in the driver’s
foot area could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Do not place anything under the
front seats.
WARNING - Driver
responsibility for passengers
Riding in a vehicle with the
seatback reclined could lead to
serious or fatal injury in an acci-
dent. If a seat is reclined during
an accident, the occupant’s
hips may slide under the lap
portion of the seat belt applying
great force to the unprotected
abdomen. Serious or fatal inter-
nal injuries could result. The
driver must advise the passen-
ger to keep the seatback in an
upright position whenever the
vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Do not use a sitting cushion
that reduces friction between
the seat and passenger. The
passenger’s hips may slide
under the lap portion of the seat
belt during an accident or a
sudden stop. Serious or fatal
internal injuries could result
because the seat belt cannot
operate normally.