Kia Telluride: Introduction / Vehicle modifications
Your Kia Telluride has been carefully engineered and tested to meet strict standards for performance, safety, reliability, and emissions compliance. For this reason, the vehicle should not be modified. Unauthorized modifications may negatively affect driving performance, reduce durability, compromise safety systems, or result in noncompliance with applicable governmental safety and emissions regulations.
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Damage, malfunctions, or performance concerns resulting from vehicle modifications or the installation of non-approved components may not be covered under the vehicle warranty.
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Using unauthorized electronic devices or improperly installed electrical accessories may damage vehicle wiring, discharge the battery, create a fire hazard, or cause abnormal operation of various vehicle systems. For your safety and the long-term reliability of your Kia Telluride, use only approved electronic equipment.
Fuel requirements
Your new Kia Telluride is engineered to operate only on unleaded fuel with a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87, which corresponds to Research Octane Number 91, or higher...
Breaking in your vehicle
Following these simple recommendations during the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of driving can help maximize the long-term performance, fuel efficiency, durability, and overall service life of your Kia Telluride: Do not race the engine or subject it to unnecessarily high engine speeds...
Other information:
Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM): (if equipped)
The available Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM) automatically minimizes glare from the headlights of following vehicles during nighttime or other low-light driving conditions, improving visibility without requiring manual adjustment. A built-in light sensor mounted within the rearview mirror continuously monitors surrounding light levels while the engine is running.
Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Blind-spot Collision-avoidance Assist (BCA)
When driving above a certain speed, Blind-spot Collision-avoidance Assist can monitor the rear-side warning area. If the system detects a vehicle in the blind spot and determines that a collision risk exists, it warns the driver with a warning light and an audible alert.