Kia Sportage: Driving your vehicle

Be sure the exhaust system does not leak

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose.

If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

Engine exhaust

Do not inhale exhaust fumes or leave your engine running in an enclosed area for a prolonged time. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.

WARNING

Open liftgate

Do not drive with the liftgate open. Poisonous exhaust gases can enter the passenger compartment. If you must drive with the liftgate open proceed as follows:

1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan at the highest speed.

• Before driving
• Key positions
• ENGINE START/STOP button
1. ENGINE START/STOP button position
2. Starting the engine
• Automatic transmission (Shift Lever)
1. Automatic transmission operation
2. Paddle shifter
3. Good driving practices
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) system
1. AWD (AWD/SNOW MODE)
2. For safe All Wheel Drive (AWD) operation
3. Transmission overheated
• Brake system
1. Power brakes
2. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
3. EPB warning
4. AUTO HOLD
5. Warning messages
6. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
7. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system
8. Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
9. Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system
10. Brake Assistant System(BAS)
11. Active air flap
• Good braking practices
• Vehicle Auto Shut-off system
• Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system
1. Auto stop
2. Operating conditions
3. Smart ISG features
• Drive mode integrated control system
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only)
1. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
2. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
3. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)
1. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
2. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
3. Emergency Braking
4. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
1. Lane Keeping Assist settings
2. Lane Keeping Assist malfunction and limitations
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
1. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
2. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
3. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
• Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
1. Safe Exit Warning settings
2. Safe Exit Warning operation
3. Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations
• Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
1. Intelligent Speed Limit Assist settings
2. Intelligent Speed Limit Assist operation
3. Intelligent Speed Limit Assist malfunction and limitations
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
1. Driver Attention Warning settings
2. Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
3. Driver Attention Warning operation
4. Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
• Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
• Cruise Control (CC)
• Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
1. Smart Cruise Control settings
2. Smart Cruise Control operation
3. Smart Cruise Control display and control
4. Smart Cruise Control conditions not satisfied
5. Smart Cruise Control malfunction and limitations
• Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
1. Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control settings
2. Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control operation
3. Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control limitations
• Lane Following Assist (LFA)
1. Lane Following Assist settings
2. Lane Following Assist operation
• Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
1. Highway Driving Assist settings
2. Highway Driving Assist operation
3. Highway Driving Assist malfunction and limitations
• Rear View Monitor (RVM)
1. Rear View Monitor settings
2. Rear View Monitor operation
• Surround View Monitor (SVM)
1. Surround View Monitor settings
2. Surround View Monitor operation
3. Surround View Monitor malfunction and limitations
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
1. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
2. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
3. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
• Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
1. Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings
2. Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and precautions
• Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
1. Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings
2. Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation
3. Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and precautions
• Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)
1. Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
2. Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
3. Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
4. Limitations of Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Economical operation
• Declaration of conformity
• Special driving conditions
1. Hazardous driving conditions
2. Driving at night/ Driving in the rain
• Winter driving
1. Snowy or icy conditions
2. Tire chains
• Trailer towing
1. Hitches
2. Safety chains
3. Driving on grades
4. Maintenance when trailer towing
• Vehicle load limit
1. Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
2. Certification label
• Vehicle weight

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