Kia Sportage: 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 cornering at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. Again, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read the “onpavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines, in section 5 of this manual.
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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, economy and life
of your vehicle. • Do not race the ...
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Deactivation
Move the gear selector from R to another position.
There is a slight delay in the PAC system,
which means that the view from behind the
vehicle will remain on the screen for approximately
15 se ...
Ethanol
This vehicle is not suitable
for use with
fuels containing more than 10%
ethanol.
Do not use E85 fuels (85% ethanol
content). Equipment necessary for the
use of fuels containing more than 10%
...
Replacing batteries in the remote key/PCC
The battery/batteries in the remote key/PCC
should be replaced if:
• The information symbol lights up and a text
appears in the information display.
and/or
• the vehicle's locks repeatedly ...