Kia Sportage: 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
The label located on the driver's
door sill gives the original tire size,
cold tire pressures recommended
for your vehicle, the number of people
that can be in your vehicle and
vehicle capacity weight.
Example for spare tire
Vehicle capacity weight:
- 5 seats: 926 lbs. (420 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maximum
combined weight of occupants
and cargo. If your vehicle is
equipped with a trailer, the combined
weight includes the tongue
load.
Seating capacity:
Total: 5 persons (Front seat: 2 persons,
Rear seat: 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a
driver, your vehicle may carry.
However, 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:
Smartstream G2.5 GDi
- With brake system: 2,500 lbs.
(1,134 kg)
- Without brake system: 1,653 lbs.
(750 kg)
Cargo capacity:
The cargo capacity of your vehicle
will increase or decrease depending
on the weight and the number of
occupants.
READ NEXT:
Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's
placard.
Determine the combined weight
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
(Gros
This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within its design
rating capability. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum return
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) (if equipped)
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is
designed to help detect and monitor
approaching vehicles in the driver's blind
spot area and warn the driver of a possible
collision with a warning message and
audible warning.
In addition
Components and Components Location
Components
Reservoir cap
Reservoir'
Grommet
Master
cylinder
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the battery terminal and then remove the battery.
3.