2020 Kia Sportage Owner's Manual
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Kia, THE COMPANY Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle. As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehi- cles with exceptional value, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations. All information contained in this Owner’s Manual was accurate at the time of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to make changes at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement can be carried out. This manual applies to all trims of this vehicle and includes images, descriptions, and explanations of optional as well as standard equip- ment. As a result, some material in this manual may not be applicable to your specific Kia vehicle. Some images are shown for illustration only and may show features that differ from those on your vehicle. Drive safely and enjoy your Kia! Foreword Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this manual When you require service, remember that your Kia dealer were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained tech- discontinue or change specifications or design at any time nicians, recommended special tools and genuine Kia replace- without notice and without incurring any obligation. If you ment parts. It is dedicated to your complete customer satisfac- have questions, always check with your Kia dealer. tion. We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring Because subsequent owners require this important information pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle. as well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is sold. This manual will familiarize you with operational, mainte- nance and safety information about your new vehicle. 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Printed in Korea i Introduction 1 Your vehicle at a glance 2 Safety features of your vehicle 3 Features of your vehicle 4 table of contents Driving your vehicle 5 What to do in an emergency 6 Maintenance 7 Specification & Consumer information 8 Index I ii Introduction How to use this manual . 1-2 1 Fuel requirements . 1-2 • Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol. 1-3 • Do not use methanol . 1-4 • Fuel Additives . 1-5 • Operation in foreign countries. 1-5 Vehicle handling instructions . 1-6 Vehicle modifications . 1-6 Vehicle break-in process . 1-6 Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . 1-7 Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL FUEL REQUIREMENTS We want to help you get the greatest You will find various WARNINGs, Your new vehicle is designed to use possible driving pleasure from your CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this only unleaded fuel having a pump vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can manual. These WARNINGs were pre- octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 assist you in many ways. We strong- pared to enhance your personal safe- (Research Octane Number 91) or ly recommend that you read the ty.You should carefully read and follow higher. (Do not use methanol blend- entire manual. In order to minimize ALL procedures and recommenda- ed fuels.) the chance of death or injury, you tions provided in these WARNINGs, must read the WARNING and CAU- CAUTIONs and NOTICEs. TION sections in the manual. Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with Illustrations complement the words WARNING UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini- in this manual to best explain how to A WARNING indicates a situa- mize exhaust emissions and spark enjoy your vehicle. By reading your tion in which harm, serious bod- plug fouling. manual, you will learn about fea- ily injury or death could result if tures, important safety information, Never add any fuel system cleaning the warning is ignored. and driving tips under various road agents to the fuel tank other than conditions. what has been specified. (Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.) The general layout of the manual is CAUTION provided in the Table of Contents. • Tighten the cap until it clicks one Use the index when looking for a A CAUTION indicates a situation time, otherwise the Check Engine specific area or subject; it has an in which damage to your vehicle light will illuminate. alphabetical listing of all information could result if the caution is in your manual. ignored. Sections: This manual has 9 sections plus an index. Each section begins ✽ NOTICE with a brief list of contents so you A NOTICE indicates interesting or can tell at a glance if that section has helpful information is being provided. the information you want. 21 Introduction Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol "E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com- WARNING - Refueling may be used in your vehicle. prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 • Do not "top off" after the noz- Do not use gasohol containing more percent gasoline, and is manufac- zle automatically shuts off. than 15% ethanol, and do not use tured exclusively for use in Flexible Attempts to force more fuel gasoline or gasohol containing any Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati- into the tank can cause fuel methanol. Ethanol provides less ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85” overflow onto you and the energy than gasoline and it attracts may result in poor engine perform- ground causing a risk of fire. water, and it is thus likely to reduce ance and damage to your vehicle's engine and fuel system. Kia recom- • Always check that the fuel cap your fuel efficiency and could lower mends that customers do not use is installed securely to pre- your MPG results. fuel with an ethanol content exceed- vent fuel spillage, especially Methanol may cause drivability prob- ing 15%. in the event of an accident. lems and damage to the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system. ✽ NOTICE Gasoline containing alcohol and Discontinue using gasohol of any Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty methanol kind if drivability problems occur. does not cover damage to the fuel sys- Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and Vehicle damage or drivability prob- tem or any performance problems ethanol (also known as grain alco- lems may not be covered by the caused by the use of “E85” fuel. hol), and gasoline or gasohol con- manufacturer’s warranty if they result taining methanol (also known as from the use of: ✽ wood alcohol) are being marketed NOTICE 1. Gasoline or gasohol containing Never use any fuel containing along with or instead of leaded or methanol. unleaded gasoline. methanol. Discontinue use of any 2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. methanol containing product which 3. Gasohol containing more than may inhibit proper drivability. 15% ethanol. 13 Introduction Other fuels Use of MTBE Gasoline containing MMT Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si), Kia recommends avoiding fuels con- Some gasoline contains harmful man- MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl ganese-based fuel additives Such as (Fe), and Other metalic additives, Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl may cause vehicle and engine dam- Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle. Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not age or cause misfiring, poor acceler- Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% recommend the use of gasoline con- ation, engine stalling, catalyst melt- vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) taining MMT. This type of fuel can ing, clogging, abnormal corrosion, may reduce vehicle performance and reduce vehicle performance and affect life cycle reduction, etc. produce vapor lock or hard starting. your emission control system. The Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the (MIL) may illuminate. cluster may come on. ✽ NOTICE Your New Vehicle Limited Do not use methanol ✽ NOTICE Warranty may not cover damage to Damage to the fuel system or per- the fuel system and any perform- Fuels containing methanol (wood formance problem caused by the use ance problems that are caused by alcohol) should not be used in your of these fuels may not be covered by the use of fuels containing methanol vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce your New Vehicle Limited or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl vehicle performance and damage Warranty. Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% components of the fuel system, vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.) engine control system and emission control system. 41 Introduction Fuel Additives Operation in foreign countries Kia recommends that you use good If you are going to drive your vehicle quality gasolines treated with deter- in another country, be sure to: gent additives such as TOP TIER • Observe all regulations regarding Detergent Gasoline, which help pre- registration and insurance. vent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine • Determine that acceptable fuel is run cleaner and enhance perform- available. ance of the Emission Control System. For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website www.top- tiergas.com For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, addi- tives that you can buy separately may be added to the gasoline.