Kia Sportage: Vehicle protection
1. Cover the seats before performing any procedure to
keep them from getting dirty.
2. Cover all glasses, seats and mats with a heat
resistant cover when welding.

3. Protect moldings, garnishes and ornaments.
A word about safety
1. Wear the appropriate safety equipment that is
necessary for the procedure being performed.

2. When welding or performing other procedures that
require the use of an open flame near the fuel tank,
disconnect and remove the tank and fuel pipe, and
cap the pipe to prevent fuel leakage.

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Observe the following tips when welding.
1. Wear appropriate eye protection.
2. Carefully follow the manufacturers operating
instructions for the welding machine you are using.
3. Do not weld,
Measuring dimensions before beginning
Measure the dimensions of the damaged area according to the body dimension
drawings before disassembling
and repairing. Adjust dimensions with body frame adju
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A: Driver Assistance
Driver Attention Warning
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert: The
function will inform the driver when the
front vehicle departs from a stop.
Warning Timing
A: Driver Assistance
Warning Timing
Standard
Late
With
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