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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Setting hazard indicator and horn mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK button 1 is pushed, the
hazard
indicator flashes tw ...
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
Some state/provincial and local governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission control
equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent
y ...
Attaching the towing eyelet
1 The towing eyelet is located under the floor
of the cargo area, with the spare tire and
may be partially concealed. This eyelet
must be screwed into the positions provided
on the right sides ...