2006 KIA Sportage Owners Manual

kia, the company Congratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner of a Kia vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your vehicle and the company like “What is a Kia?”, “Who is Kia?”, “What does ‘Kia’ mean?”. Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea. It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices. The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to the world” or “to come up out of to the world.” The second syllable, a, means “Asia.” So, the word Kia, means “to arise from” or “to come up out of Asia to the world.” Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

i Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. When you require service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Because subsequent owners require this important information as well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is sold. This manual will familiarize you with operational, maintenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manual that provides important information on all warranties regarding your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with an audio system, you will also have a Kia Integrated Audio System manual explaining its operation. We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow the recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation of your new vehicle. Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features for its various models. Therefore, the equipment described in this manual, along with the various illustrations, may not all be applicable to your particular vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this manual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obli- gation. If you have questions, always check with your Kia Dealer. We assure you of our continuing interest in your motor- ing pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle. © 2005 Kia Motors Corp. All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without writ- ten authorization from Kia Motors Corporation. Printed in Korea Foreword

ii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Knowing your vehicle Driving your vehicle Driving tips In case of an emergency Maintenance Specifications Index table of contents

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 How to use this manual / 1-2 Vehicle handling instructions / 1-3 Vehicle break-in process / 1-3 Introduction

Introduction 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. At the very least, you must read the WARNING and CAU- TION sections spread throughout the manual, which are easily recognized by their special markings. These sections have precautions that must be followed to prevent personal injury or death. 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. A good place to start is the index; it has an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual. Sections: This manual has eight sections 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’ll find various WARNING’s, CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this manual. These WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s were pre- pared to enhance your personal safety and continued satisfaction with Kia vehicle.You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s. ✽ NOTICE A NOTICE indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the notice is ignored. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which personal injury, perhaps severe, could result if the caution is ignored.

13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Introduction VEHICLE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Specific design characteristics (higher 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 “on- pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines, in section 5 of this manual. VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS 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. • Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine. • Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly. • Avoid full-throttle starts.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Exterior overview / 2-2 Interior overview / 2-4 Instrument panel overview / 2-5 Your vehicle at a glance

Your vehicle at a glance 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EXTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door 2. Window 3. Sunroof (if equipped) 4. Wiper 5. Engine hood 6. Tire 7. Headlights 1KMA0001

23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Your vehicle at a glance 1. Rear door child safety lock 2. Fuel filler lid 3. Antenna 4. Roof rack (if equipped) 5. Rear hatch 6. Spare tire 7. Outside rearview mirror 8. Tail lights 1KMB0002

Your vehicle at a glance 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door lock/unlock button 2. Power window switches 3. Outside rearview mirror control switch (if equipped) 4. Hood release lever 5. Instrument panel illumination (if equipped) 6. Traction control system (if equipped) / Electronic stability program (if equipped) 7. 4WD LOCK button (if equipped) 8. Steering wheel tilt 9. Brake pedal 10. Accelerator pedal 11. Seat 12. Parking brake lever 13. Fuel filler lid release lever 1KMB0004/1KMA2019A

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