Kia Sportage: Tonneau cover
Use the tonneau cover to hide items stored in the cargo area. • To use the front shade of the tonneau cover, pull the hook forward and hang the hook on the headrest pole.
NOTICE When folding the rear seatback forward, remove the hook from the headrest pole. Otherwise, the front shade of the tonneau cover may be damaged or malformed.
• To use the rear shade of the tonneau cover, pull the handle backward and insert the edges into the slots.
When not in use, place the tonneau cover on the lower portion of cargo area.
CAUTION • Do not place objects on the tonneau cover. Such objects may be thrown about inside the vehicle and possibly injure vehicle occupants during an accident or when braking. • Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is designed for luggage only. • Maintain the balance of the vehicle and locate the weight as far forward as possible.
NOTICE Since the tonneau cover may be damaged or malformed, do not put the luggage on it when it is used.
Luggage net
To keep items from shifting in the cargo area, you can use the four rings located
in the cargo area to attach the luggage net.
NOTICE Do not put fragile, bulky or an excessive quantity of items i ...
Luggage center box
The luggage center box is located under the floor in cargo area.You can place
a first aid kit, a reflector triangle, tools, etc. in the box for easy access.
1. Grasp the handle on the edge of t ...
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Seat belt checks
Note: If the vehicle is parked on an incline, the
seat belt mechanism may lock. This is not a
fault and the belt should be gently eased out
from the upper anchorage.
The seat belts should be inspe ...
Air Conditioning Control
Press this button to engage the Air
Conditioning. A light will illuminate
when the Air Conditioning system is
engaged. Rotating the dial left into the
blue area of the scale indicates cooler ...
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS or manual mode allows for the selection of the range of gear positions. Use
this mode when driving downhill or towing a trailer to limit the top gear and vehicle
speed. The shift position indi ...
