KIA Sportage (2019 year). Manual — part 8

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(1) Driver’s door power window

switch

(2) Front passenger’s door power

window switch

(3) Rear door (left) power window

switch

(4) Rear door (right) power window

switch

(5) Window opening and closing*
(6) Automatic power window

up/down*

(7) Power window lock button

* if equipped

In cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.

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Power windows

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window
switch that controls the door's win-
dow. The driver has a power window
lock button which can block the oper-
ation of rear seat windows. The
power windows can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to
the ACC or LOCK (or OFF) position.
If the front doors are opened; howev-
er, the power windows cannot be
operated even within the 30 second
period.
If the window cannot be close
because it is blocked by objects,
remove the objects and close the
window.

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NOTICE

While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if
equipped) in an open (or partially
open) position, your vehicle may
demonstrate a wind buffeting or
pulsation noise. This noise is a nor-
mal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the follow-
ing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows
down, partially lower both front
windows approximately one inch. If
you experience the noise with the
sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening.

Window opening and closing

The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the
windows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press
down or pull up the front portion of
the corresponding switch to the first
detent position (5).

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WARNING

Do not install any accessories
in the vehicle that extend into
the open window area. Such
objects will impact the proper
function of the Automatic rever-
sal “jam protection” feature
described on page 4-41 of this
manual.

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Auto up/down window (if equipped)

Pressing or pulling up the power win-
dow switch momentarily to the second
detent position (6) completely lowers
or raises the window even when the
switch is released. To stop the window
at the desired position while the win-
dow is in operation, pull up or press
down and release the switch.
If the power window does not operate
normally, the automatic power win-
dow system must be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Close the driver's and passenger's

window and continue pulling up
the driver’s power window switch
for at least 1 second after the win-
dow is completely closed.

Auto down window(if equipped)

Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers the
driver’s window even when the
switch is released. To stop the win-
dow at the desired position while the
window is in operation, pull up the
switch momentarily to the opposite
direction of the window movement.

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Automatic reversal
(for Auto up/down window)
If the upward movement of the win-
dow is blocked by an object or part of
the body, the window will detect the
resistance and will stop upward
movement. The window will then
lower approximately 11.8 in. (30 cm)
to allow the object to be cleared.
The distance may vary based on the
size or position of the window. If the
window detects the resistance while
the power window switch is pulled up
continuously, the window will stop
upward movement then lower
approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm).

If the power window switch is pulled
up continuously again within 5 sec-
onds after the window is lowered by
the automatic window reversal fea-
ture, the automatic window reversal
will not operate.
The automatic reverse feature for the
driver’s window is only active when
the “auto up” feature is used by fully
pulling up the switch. The automatic
reverse feature will not operate if the
window is raised using the halfway
position on the power window switch.

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WARNING

Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to
avoid injuries or vehicle damage.
If an object less than 4 mm (0.16
in.) in diameter is caught
between the window glass and
the upper window channel, the
automatic reverse window may
not detect the resistance and will
not stop and reverse direction.

WARNING

The automatic reverse feature
doesn’t activate while resetting
before power window system.
Make sure body parts or other
objects are safely out of the way
before closing the windows to
avoid injuries or vehicle dam-
age.

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Power window lock button

• The driver can disable the power

window switches on the rear seat
doors by pressing the power win-
dow lock button located on the dri-
ver’s door to the LOCK position
(pressed).

•

When the power window lock
button is pressed :

- The driver's master control can

operate all the power windows.

- The front passenger's control can

operate the front passenger's
power window.

- The rear passenger's control can

not operate the rear passenger's
power window.

Always double check to make sure
all arms, hands, head and other
obstructions are safely out of the way
before closing a window.

CAUTION

- Opening /clos-

ing Window

To prevent possible damage to
the power window system, do
not open or close two windows
or more at the same time. This
will also ensure the longevity of
the fuse.

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WARNING

- Power win-

dows

• Do not allow children to play

with the power windows. Keep
the power window lock button
(on the driver's door) in the
LOCK (pressed) position.

• Do not extend a face or arms

outside through the window
opening while driving.

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Opening the hood

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch

the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.

Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P (Park) position
and setting the parking brake.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise

the hood slightly, push the second-
ary latch (1) upward inside of the
hood center and lift the hood (2).

3. Raise the hood.

4. Pull out the stay rod.
5. Hold the hood opened with the

stay rod (1).

HOOD

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WARNING -

Stay Rod

• To prevent from being burned

by hot metal, grab the stay rod
in the area wrapped in rubber.

• Ensure the stay rod is com-

pletely inserted into the hole
provided whenever you inspect
the engine compartment. This
will prevent the hood from
falling and possibly injuring
you.

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Hood open warning

The warning message will appear on
the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when
the vehicle is being driven at or
above 3km/h with the hood open.

Closing the hood

1. Before closing the hood, check the

following:

• All filler caps in engine compart-

ment must be correctly installed.

• Gloves, rags or any other com-

bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.

2. Return the support rod to its clip to

prevent it from rattling.

3.Lower the hood until it is about 30

cm above the closed position and
let it drop. Make sure that it locks
into place.

4. Check that the hood has engaged

properly. If the hood can be raised
slightly, it is not properly engaged.

Open it again and close it with a lit-
tle more force.

WARNING

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Fire risk

Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.

WARNING

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Unsecured
engine hood

Always double check to be sure
that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could fly open
while the vehicle is being driv-
en, causing a total loss of visi-
bility, which might result in an
accident.

CAUTION -

Hood obstruc-
tion

Before closing the hood, ensure
that all obstructions are removed
from the hood opening. Closing
the hood with an obstruction
present in the hood opening may
result in property damage or
severe personal injury.

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Opening the fuel filler lid

1. To open the fuel filler lid, press the

3 o`clock position edge of the fuel
filler lid.

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NOTICE

The fuel filler lid will open when
driver door is unlocked.

2. Pull the fuel filler lid (1) out to fully

open.

3. To remove the fuel tank cap (2),

turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.

4. Place the cap on the fuel filler lid.

Closing the fuel filler lid

1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise

until it “clicks” once. This indicates
that the cap is securely tightened.

2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it

in lightly making sure that it is
securely closed.

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NOTICE

There may be an intermittent noise
near the refueling hole while the
engine is idling if the fuel cap is not
closed securely. This occurs normal-
ly with the OBD system.

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NOTICE

When refueling on unlevel ground,
the fuel gauge may not point to the F
position.
It is not a malfunction. If you move
your vehicle to a level ground, the fuel
gauge will move to the full position.

FUEL FILLER LID

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Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.

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NOTICE

Tighten the cap until it clicks once,
otherwise the fuel cap open warning
indicator

light will illuminate.

WARNING

- Fire/explo-

sion risk

Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station facili-
ty. Failure to follow all warnings
may result in severe personal
injury, severe burns or death
due to fire or explosion.

WARNING

- Static

electricity

• Before touching the fuel noz-

zle,

you should eliminate

potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing another metal part of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.

• Do not get back into a vehicle

once you have begun refueling
since you can generate static
electricity by touching, rubbing
or sliding against any item or
fabric (polyester, satin, nylon,
etc.) capable of producing stat-
ic electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors resulting in rapid burn-
ing. If you must reenter the
vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially danger-
ous static electricity discharge
by touching a metal part of the
vehicle, away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle or other gasoline
source.

WARNING

- Refueling

Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap
is venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap. If
pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
and subject you to the risk of
fire and burns.

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Make sure to refuel your vehicle
according to the “Fuel requirements”
suggested in chapter 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replace-
ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or
the equivalent specified for your vehi-
cle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can
result in a serious malfunction of the
fuel system or emission control sys-
tem.

WARNING

- Cell phone

fires

Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric current
and/or electronic interference
from cellular phones can poten-
tially ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.

WARNING

- Smoking

DO NOT use matches or a lighter
and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while at
a gas station especially during
refueling. Automotive fuel is
highly flammable and can, when
ignited, result in fire.

WARNING

- Refueling &

Vehicle fires

When refueling, always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced by
electrical components related
to the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. Once
refueling is complete, check to
make sure the filler cap and
filler door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.

CAUTION

- Exterior paint

Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any
type of fuel spilled on painted
surfaces may damage the paint.

WARNING

- Portable fuel

container

When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place
the container on the ground prior
to refueling. Static electricity dis-
charge from the container can
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, con-
tact with the vehicle should be
maintained until the filling is com-
plete. Use only approved portable
plastic fuel containers designed
to carry and store gasoline.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof control lever
located on the overhead console.
The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to
the ACC or LOCK (or OFF) position.
However, if the front door is opened,
the sunroof cannot be operated even
within the 30 second period.

In cold and wet climates, the sunroof
may not work properly due to freez-
ing conditions.
After the vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.

The sunroof cannot slide when it is in
the tilt position nor can it be tilted
while in an open or slide position.

PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

CAUTION

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Sunroof
control lever

Do not continue to press the sun-
roof control lever after the sun-
roof is fully opened, closed, or
tilted. Damage to the motor or
system components could occur.

CAUTION -

Sunroof motor
damage

To prevent damage to the sun-
roof, periodically remove any
dirt that may accumulate on the
guide rail.

WARNING

- Roof cargo

Do not operate the sun roof
while using the roof rack to
transport cargo. This may cause
the cargo to come loose and
distract the driver.

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WARNING

Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may cause
death, serious injury, or proper-
ty damage.

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Sunroof open warning
(if equipped)

If the driver removes the ignition key
(smart key: turns off the engine)
when the sunroof is not fully closed,
the warning chime will sound for a
few seconds and a message will
appear on the LCD display or the
warning indicator will illuminate.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.

Sunshade

To open the sunshade

Push the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 1st detent position.

CAUTION

Make sure the sunroof is fully
closed when leaving your vehi-
cle. If the sunroof is opened, rain
or snow may leak through the
sunroof and wet the interior as
well as cause theft.

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WARNING

To avoid accidental injury, do
not let children operate the sun-
roof without adult supervision.

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To close the sunshade when the
sunroof glass is closed

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the 1st detent position.
To stop the sliding at any point, press
the sunshade control switch momen-
tarily.

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NOTICE

Wrinkles formed on the sunshade as
material characteristic are normal.

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NOTICE

Only the front glass of the panora-
ma sunroof opens and closes.

Sliding the sunroof

When the sunshade is closed

Push the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 2nd detent position, both
the sunshade and sunroof glass will
slide all the way open. To stop the
sunroof movement at any point, push
the sunroof control glass lever
momentarily.

When the sunshade is opened

Push the sunroof glass control lever
backward to the 1st or 2nd detent
position, the sunroof glass will be
opened.
To stop the sunroof glass movement
at any point, push the sunroof control
lever momentarily.

CAUTION

- Automatic

sunroof shade

• Do not pull or push the sun-

shade by hand as such action
may damage the sunshade or
cause it to malfunction.

• Close the sunroof when driv-

ing in dusty environments.
Dust may cause a malfunction
of the vehicle system.

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Automatic reversal

If an object or part of the body is
detected while the sunroof is closing
automatically, it will reverse the direc-
tion, and then stop.
The auto reverse function does not
work if a tiny obstacle is between the
sliding glass and the sunroof sash.
You should always check that all pas-
sengers and objects are away from
the sunroof before closing it.
Objects less than 0.16 inch (4 mm) in
diameter caught between the sun-
roof glass and the front glass chan-
nel may not be detected by the auto-
matic reverse glass and the glass will
not stop and reverse direction.

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NOTICE

If you drive with the sunroof opened
right after a vehicle wash or rain,
water may get inside the vehicle.

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WARNING

- Sunroof

Operation

When closing the sunroof, make
sure there are no body parts in
the movement range of the slid-
ing roof. Parts of the body could
become trapped or crushed.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the sun-
roof, periodically remove any
dirt that may accumulate on the
guide rail.

CAUTION

- Sunroof motor

damage

If you try to open the sunroof
when the temperature is below
freezing or when the sunroof is
covered with snow or ice, the
glass or the motor could be
damaged.

WARNING -

Sunroof

• Be careful that no head, hands

and body parts are obstructed
by a closing sunroof.

• Do not extend the face, neck,

arms or body outside the sun-
roof while driving.

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Tilting the sunroof

When the sunshade is closed

Push the sunroof control lever upward,
the sunshade will slide halfway open
then the sunroof glass will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

When the sunshade is opened

Push the sunroof control lever
upward, the sunroof glass will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

Closing the sunroof

To close the sunroof glass with
the sunshade

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the 2nd detent position. The
sunroof glass and sunshade will
close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

To close the sunroof glass only

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the 1st detent position. The
sunroof glass will close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

Resetting the sunroof

Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you must
reset your sunroof system as follows:
1.Start the engine.
2.Close the sunshade and sunroof

completely if opened.

3.Release the sunroof control lever.
4.Push the sunroof control lever for-

ward in the direction of close until
the sunshade slightly moves. Then,
release the lever.

5.Push the sunroof control lever for-

ward in the direction of close, until
the sunroof operates as follows
again:

Sunshade Open

→ Glass Tilt Open

→ Glass Slide Open → Glass Slide

Close

→ Sunshade Close

Then, release the lever.

When this is complete, the sunroof
system has been reset and one
touch open and close should be
restored.

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NOTICE

If you do not reset the sunroof, it
may not work properly.