Kia Sportage 2023 User Manual

FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting your new Kia vehicle.
As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehicles with excep
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tional value, Kia is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that
exceeds your expectations.
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features, and equipment available, along with the maintenance needs. Therefore, this
manual may also describe optional equipment not purchased on your vehicle, country
specifications, and functions and features not available in your region. Please always
keep this manual in the vehicle for your and any subsequent owner's reference.
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maintain and service your vehicle during your ownership.
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Printed in Korea

Kia Sportage 2023 Specifications

General

Brand	Kia
Model	Sportage 2023
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

How to use this manual

CAUTION

Fuel requirements

Diesel engine

Vehicle modifications

Vehicle break-in process

Risk of burns when parking or stopping vehicle

WARNING

Vehicle handling instructions

Safety features of your vehicle

Seat belts

Comprehensive guide on seat belt usage, precautions, and restraint systems.

Child restraint system (CRS)

Information on child safety seats, recommendations for rear seat placement.

ISOFIX anchorage and top-tether anchorage (ISOFIX anchorage system) for children

Details on installing ISOFIX child restraint systems and top-tether anchors.

Air bag - supplemental restraint system

Explanation of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and its components.

Features of your vehicle

Keys

Immobiliser system

Theft-alarm system

Instrument cluster

Audio system

Bluetooth

THE EMERGENCY CALL SERVICE

Procedure for making emergency calls and understanding system status icons.

Driving your vehicle

Before driving

Starting the vehicle

Transmission

Brake system

Covers brake system operation, failure, and safety features like ABS and ESC.

Vehicle safety system

Explanation of safety systems like ABS, ESC, DBC, HAC, MCB, VSM, ESS, BAS.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) system

Trailer towing

Vehicle weight

Driver assistance system

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the FCA system using the front camera.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the FCA system using sensor fusion.

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Functionality, settings, and limitations of the Lane Keeping Assist system.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Blind-Spot Collision Warning system.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system.

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Safe Exit Warning system.

Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Manual Speed Limit Assist system.

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)

Functionality, settings, and limitations of the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system.

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Driver Attention Warning system.

Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Blind-Spot View Monitor system.

Cruise Control (CC)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Cruise Control system.

Smart Cruise Control (SCC)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Smart Cruise Control system.

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Lane Following Assist system.

Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Reverse Parking Distance Warning system.

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning system.

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist system.

Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)

Operation, settings, and limitations of the Remote Smart Parking Assist system.

What to do in an emergency

Road warning

If the vehicle stalls whilst driving

If you have a flat tyre whilst driving

Procedure for handling a flat tyre while driving.

If the engine does not start

Troubleshooting steps when the engine fails to start.

Emergency starting

Instructions for jump-starting a vehicle with a discharged battery.

If the engine overheats

Steps to take if the engine overheats, including cooling procedures.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Information on checking tyre pressure and TPMS malfunction indicators.

Changing a tyre with TPMS

Detailed steps for changing a tyre while equipped with TPMS.

If you have a flat tyre (with spare tyre)

Procedure for changing a flat tyre using the spare tyre.

Towing

Emergency towing

Instructions and warnings for performing emergency towing.

ERA-GLONASS emergency call (if equipped)

Maintenance

Engine compartment

Maintenance services

Scheduled maintenance service

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Engine oil

Engine coolant

Brake/clutch fluid

Washer fluid

Fuses

Light bulbs

Emission control system