Kia Telluride (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 28

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WARNING

Trailer
Always follow the loading instruc-
tions provided with your trailer.
Improper loading can effect vehicle
operation and result in an accident.

Vehicle load limit

The vehicle load limit is displayed on
the tire and loading information
label on the driver's door.

Tire and loading information label

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The label located on the driver's
door sill gives the original tire size,
cold tire pressures recommended
for your vehicle, the number of peo-
ple that can be in your vehicle and
vehicle capacity weight.

Vehicle capacity weight:

䳜 7 persons: 532 kg (1,173 lbs.)
䳜 8 persons: 600 kg (1,323 lbs.)

Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-
mum combined weight of occupants
and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped
with a trailer, the combined weight
includes the tongue load.

Seating capacity:

Total
䳜 7 persons (Front seat: 2 persons,

Rear seat: 5 persons)

䳜 8 persons (Front seat: 2 persons,

Rear seat: 6 persons)

Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a
driver, your vehicle may carry. How-

ever, the seating capacity may be
reduced based upon the weight of
all of the occupants, and the weight
of the cargo being carried or towed.
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry.

Towing capacity:

䳜 Lambda II 3.8 GDI ATK Engine

Without trailer brakes: 750 kg
(1,650 lbs.)

䳜 With trailer brakes: 267 kg (5,000

lbs.)

Towing capacity is the maximum
trailer weight including its cargo
weight, your vehicle can tow

Cargo capacity:

The cargo capacity of your vehicle
will increase or decrease depending
on the weight and the number of
occupants.

Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit -
1. Locate the statement "The com-

bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's plac-
ard.

2. Determine the combined weight

of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.

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3. Subtract the combined weight of

the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs..

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For exam-
ple, if the "XXX" amount equals
635 kg (1400 lbs.) and there will
be five 68 kg (150 lbs.) passen-
gers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 295 kg (650 lbs.).
(635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg or
1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

5. Determine the combined weight

of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a

trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.

WARNING

Loose cargo
Do not travel with unsecured blunt
objects in the passenger compart-
ment of your vehicle (e.g. suit cases
or unsecured child seats). These
items may strike occupant during a
sudden stop or crash.

Example 1

Example 2

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity Weight

385 kg

(849 lbs.)

B

Subtract Occupant

Weight

68 kg (150 lbs.) 2

136 kg

(300 lbs.)

C

Available Cargo and Lug-

gage weight

249 kg (549

lbs.)

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Example 3

Refer to your vehicle's tire and load-
ing information label for specific
information about your vehicle's
capacity weight and seating posi-
tions. The combined weight of the
driver, passengers and cargo should
never exceed your vehicle's capac-
ity weight.

Certification label

The certification label is located on
the driver's door sill at the center
pillar.

This label shows the maximum
allowable weight of the fully loaded
vehicle. This is called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants and cargo.

This label also tells you the maxi-
mum weight that can be supported
by the front and rear axles, called
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

To find out the actual loads on your
front and rear axles, you need to go
to a weigh station and weigh your
vehicle. Your dealer can help you
with this. Be sure to spread out your
load equally on both sides of the
centerline.

WARNING

Over loading
Never exceed the GVWR for your
vehicle, the GAWR for either the
front or rear axle and vehicle capac-
ity weight. Exceeding these ratings
can affect your vehicle's handling
and braking ability.

The label will help you decide how
much cargo and installed equip-
ment your vehicle can carry.

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity Weight

385 kg

(849 lbs.)

B

Subtract Occupant

Weight

68 kg (150 lbs.) 5

340 kg

(750 lbs.)

C

Available Cargo and Lug-

gage weight

45 kg

(99 lbs.)

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity Weight

385 kg

(849 lbs.)

B

Subtract Occupant

Weight

73 kg (161 lbs.) 5

365 kg (805

lbs.)

C

Available Cargo and Lug-

gage weight

20 kg (44 lbs.)

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If you carry items inside your vehicle
- like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else - they are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to
stop or turn quickly, or if there is a
crash, the items will keep going and
can cause an injury if they strike the
driver or a passenger.

WARNING

Over loading
Do not overload your vehicle. Over-
loading your vehicle can cause heat
buildup in your vehicle's tires and
possible tire failure, increased stop-
ping distances and poor vehicle han-
dling--all of which may result in a
crash.

NOTICE

Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be cov-
ered by your warranty. Do not over-
load your vehicle.

Vehicle weight

This chapter will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle and/
or trailer, to keep your loaded vehi-
cle weight within its design rating
capability, with or without a trailer.

Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of the
vehicle design performance. Before
loading your vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following terms
for determining your vehicle's
weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's specifica-
tions and the compliance label:

Base curb weight This is the weight
of the vehicle including a full tank of
fuel and all standard equipment. It
does not include passengers, cargo,
or optional equipment.

Vehicle curb weight This is the
weight of your new vehicle when
you picked it up from your dealer
plus any aftermarket equipment.

Cargo weight This figure includes all
weight added to the Base Curb
Weight, including cargo and optional
equipment.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) This is the
total weight placed on each axle
(front and rear) - including vehicle
curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
This is the maximum allowable

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weight that can be carried by a sin-
gle axle (front or rear). These num-
bers are shown on the compliance
label. The total load on each axle
must never exceed its GAWR.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) This is
the Base Curb Weight plus actual
Cargo Weight plus passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
This is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
(including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo). The GVWR is
shown on the certification label
located on the driver's door sill.

CAUTION

Do not use replacement tires with
lower load carrying capacities than
the original tires because they may
lower your vehicle's GVWR and
GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the
original tires do not increase the
GVWR and GAWR limitations.

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What to do in an emergency

Road warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
䳜 Hazard warning flasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
In case of an emergency while driving. . . . . . . . .. 6-4
䳜 If the vehicle stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-4
䳜 If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing . . . . .. 6-4
䳜 If you have a flat tire while driving. . . . . . . . . .. 6-4
If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-5
䳜 If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly . . . .. 6-5
䳜 If engine turns over normally but does not start. . . . 6-5
Emergency starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-6
䳜 Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
䳜 Push-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-7
If the engine overheats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . 6-9
䳜 Effective use of the TPMS. . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-10
䳜 Low tire pressure telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6-12
䳜 TPMS malfunction indicator . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-13
䳜 Tire replacement with TPMS. . . . . . . . . . . ..6-13
䳜 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-

exempt RSS standard(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) . . . . . . . ...6-15
䳜 Jack and tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
䳜 Storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-18
䳜 Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6-19
䳜 Important - use of compact spare tire . . . . . . . 6-23
䳜 Jack label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

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Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6-26
䳜 Towing without wheel dollies when using a towing

service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-27

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Road warning

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMER-
GENCY

Road warning

When in an emergency situation
occurs while driving or when you
park by the edge of the roadway,
you must alert approaching or pass-
ing vehicles to be careful as they
pass. For this, you should use the
hazard warning flasher.

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher serves
as a warning to other drivers to
exercise extreme caution when
approaching, overtaking, or passing
your vehicle.

It should be used whenever emer-
gency repairs are being made or
when the vehicle is stopped near the
edge of a roadway.

Depress the flasher switch with the
ENGINE START/STOP button in any
position. The flasher switch is
located in the center fascia panel. All
turn signal lights will flash simulta-
neously.
䳜 The hazard warning flasher oper-

ates whether your vehicle is run-
ning or not.

䳜 The turn signals do not work

when the hazard flasher is on.

䳜 Care must be taken when using

the hazard warning flasher while
the vehicle is being towed.

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In case of an emergency while
driving

If an emergency situation occurs
while driving, stay calm and take the
following steps.

If the vehicle stalls while driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually,

keeping a straight line.

2. Move cautiously off the road to a

safe place.

3. Turn on your hazard warning

flasher.

4. Try to start the vehicle again. If

your vehicle will not start, contact
an authorized Kia dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.

If the engine stalls at a crossroad
or crossing
䳜 If the engine stalls at a crossroad

or crossing, set the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position and then
push the vehicle to a safe place.

䳜 If your vehicle has a manual

transmission not equipped with a
ignition lock switch, the vehicle
can move forward by shifting to
the 2 (second) or 3 (third) gear
and then turning the starter
without depressing the clutch
pedal.

If you have a flat tire while driving
1. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the
road as this may cause a loss of
control.

2. When the vehicle has slowed to

such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road.

3. Drive off the road as far as possi-

ble and park on firm level ground.
If you are on a divided highway,
do not park in the median area
between the two traffic lanes.

4. When the vehicle is stopped, turn

on your emergency hazard flash-
ers, set the parking brake and put
the transmission in P.

5. Have all passengers get out of the

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is
away from traffic.

6. When changing a flat tire, follow

the instruction provided later in
this section.

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If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start

When the engine doesn't start, first
check to see how much fuel there is
and whether the battery is dis-
charged.

If engine doesn't turn over or turns
over slowly
1. Be sure the shift lever is in N

(Neutral) or P (Park) and the
emergency brake is set.

2. Check the battery connections to

be sure they are clean and tight.

3. Turn on the interior light. If the

light dims or goes out when you
operate the starter, the battery is
discharged.

4. Check the starter connections to

be sure they are securely tight-
ened.

Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. This could cause damage to
your vehicle. Refer to "Jump-start-
ing" on page 6-6.

WARNING

Push/pull start
Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. Push or pull starting may
cause the catalytic converter to
overload and create a fire hazard.

If engine turns over normally but
does not start
1. Check the fuel level.
2. With the ENGINE START/STOP

button in the OFF position, check
all connectors at the ignition coils
and spark plugs. Reconnect any
that may be disconnected or
loose.

3. Check the fuel line in the engine

compartment.

4. If the engine still does not start,

call an authorized Kia dealer or
seek other qualified assistance.

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Emergency starting

Emergency starting

When the vehicle will not start
because of low battery power, you
may need to jump start the vehicle.

Jump-starting

Connect cables in numerical order
and disconnect in reverse order.

Jump-starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid
harm to yourself or damage to your
vehicle or battery, follow these
jump-starting procedures. If in
doubt, we strongly recommend that
you have a competent technician or
towing service jump-start your
vehicle.

WARNING

Battery
Never attempt to check the electro-
lyte level of the battery as this may
cause the battery to rupture or
explode.

WARNING

Frozen batteries
Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery is
frozen as the battery may rupture
or explode.

WARNING

Battery
Keep all flames or sparks away from
the battery. The battery produces
hydrogen gas which will explode if
exposed to flame or sparks.

WARNING

Battery cables
Do not connect the jumper cable
from the negative terminal of the
booster battery to the negative ter-
minal of the discharged battery,
directly. This can cause the dis-
charged battery to overheat and
crack, degradation.
Make sure to connect one end of the
jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the booster battery, and the
other end to a metallic point, far
away from the battery.

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Emergency starting

WARNING

Sulfuric acid risk
Automobile batteries contain sulfu-
ric acid. When jump starting your
vehicle, be careful not to get sulfuric
acid on yourself, your clothing, or on
the vehicle. This acid is poisonous
and highly corrosive.

Jump-starting

1. Make sure the booster battery is

12-volt and that its negative ter-
minal is grounded.
If the booster battery is in
another vehicle, do not allow the
vehicles to come in contact.

2. Turn off all unnecessary electrical

loads.

3. Connect the jumper cables in the

exact sequence shown in the illus-
tration.
1)Connect on end of a jumper

cable to the positive terminal of
the discharged battery (1).

2)Connect the other end to the

positive terminal of the booster
battery (2).

3)Proceed to connect one end of

the other jumper cable to the
negative terminal of the
booster battery (3), then the
other end to a solid, stationary,
metallic point away from the
battery (4).

Do not allow the jumper cables
to contact anything except the
correct battery terminals or the
correct ground. Do not lean
over the battery when making
connections.

4. Start vehicle with the booster

battery and let it run at 2,000
rpm, then start the vehicle with
the discharged battery.

If the cause of your battery dis-
charging is not apparent, you should
have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

Make sure to connect one end of the
jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the booster battery, and the
other end to a metallic point, far
away from the battery.

Push-starting

Vehicles equipped with automatic
transmission cannot be push-
started. Follow the directions in this
section for jump-starting.

WARNING

Tow starting vehicle
Never tow a vehicle to start it.
When the engine starts, the vehicle
can suddenly surge forward and
could cause a collision with the tow
vehicle.

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If the engine overheats

If the engine overheats

If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss
of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine will probably be
too hot.

If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon

as it is safe to do so.

2. Place the shift lever in P and set

the parking brake.

3. If the air conditioning is on, turn it

off.

4. If engine coolant is running out

under the vehicle or steam is
coming out from underneath the
hood, stop the engine. Do not
open the hood until the coolant
has stopped running or the
steaming has stopped.

5. If there is no visible loss of engine

coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be
sure the engine cooling fan is
operating.
1)If the fan is not running, turn

the engine off.

6. Check to see if the water pump

drive belt is missing.
1)If it is not missing, check to see

that it is tight.

2)If the drive belt seems to be

satisfactory, check for coolant
leaking from the radiator, hoses
or under the vehicle. (If the air
conditioning had been in use, it
is normal for cold water to be
draining from it when you
stop).

WARNING

Under the hood

While the engine is running,
keep hair, hands and clothing
away from moving parts
such as the fan and drive
belts to prevent injury.

7. If the water pump drive belt is

broken or engine coolant is leak-
ing out, stop the engine immedi-
ately and call the nearest
authorized Kia dealer for assis-
tance.

8. If you cannot find the cause of

the overheating, wait until the
engine temperature has returned
to normal. If coolant has been
lost, carefully add coolant to the
reservoir to bring the fluid level in
the reservoir up to the halfway
mark.

9. Proceed with caution, keeping

alert for further signs of over-
heating. If overheating happens
again, call an authorized Kia
dealer for assistance.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

WARNING

Radiator cap

Do not remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
This may result in coolant

being blown out of the opening and
cause serious burns.

Serious loss of coolant indicates
there is a leak in the cooling system
and this should be checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS)

The Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS) detects the pressure of
vehicle's tires and displays it on the
LCD display.

1. Low tire pressure telltale / TPMS

malfunction indicator

2. Low tire pressure position telltale

(Shown on the LCD display)

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