Kia Sportage: Exterior features
Roof rack
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
![Type A](images/books/1538/19/index.116.jpg)
Type A
![Type B](images/books/1538/19/index.117.jpg)
Type B
* The actual shape may differ from the
illustration.
Crossbars and fixing components
needed to install the roof rack on your
vehicle may be obtained from an authorized
Kia dealer or other qualified shop.
NOTICE
- The crossbars (if equipped) should be
placed in the proper load carrying
positions prior to placing items onto
the roof rack.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
be sure not to position cargo
onto the roof rack in such a way that it
could interfere with sunroof operation.
- When the roof rack is not being used
to carry cargo, the crossbars may
need to be repositioned if wind noise
is detected.
CAUTION
- When carrying cargo on the roof rack,
take the necessary precautions to
make sure the cargo does not damage
the roof of the vehicle.
- When carrying large objects on the
roof rack, make sure they do not
exceed the overall roof length or
width.
- When you are carrying cargo on the
roof rack, do not operate the sunroof.
(if equipped)
WARNING
- The following specification is the maximum
weight that can be loaded onto
the roof rack. Distribute the load as
evenly as possible across the crossbars
(if equipped) and roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
Loading cargo or
luggage in excess of
the specified weight limit on the roof
rack may damage your vehicle.
- The vehicle center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded onto
the roof rack. Avoid sudden starts,
braking, sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers
or high speeds that may result in
loss of vehicle control or rollover
resulting in an accident.
- Always drive slowly and turn corners
carefully when carrying items on the
roof rack. Severe wind updrafts,
caused by passing vehicles or natural
causes, can cause sudden upward
pressure on items loaded on the roof
rack. This is especially true when carrying
large, flat items such as wood
panels or mattresses. This could
cause the items to fall off the roof rack and cause
damage to your vehicle
or others around you.
- To prevent damage or loss of cargo,
FREQUENTLY check to ensure the
cargo is securely fastened to the roof
rack.
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NOTICE
If you install an aftermarket HID head
lamp, your vehicle's audio and electronic
device may malfunction.
Using the infotainment/climate switchable
controller
Press the button on
NOTICE
If you install an aftermarket HID headlamp,
your vehicle's audio and electronic
device may malfunction.
* If your vehicle is equipped with infotainment
system, refer to a separately
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SEE MORE:
Room Lamp Control
1. Transitions from "Room Lamp Off' state:
T1 : Room lamp 30 time, T2 : Room lamp 20 time
2. Transitions from "Room Lamp 30 sec On" state :
Т1 : Room lamp 30 time, T2 : Room lamp 20 time
Push the sunroof switch rearward to
the first detent position, the sunroof
glass opens. However, if the power
sunshade is close, the power sunshade
will open first.
Push the sunroof switch forward to
the first detent position, the sunroof
glass closes. However, if the sunroof