2015 KIA SPORTAGE engine

SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE12*IF EQUIPPED
STEERING WHEEL \fONT\QROLS
Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light* function — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light
position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically,
depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle. To o p e r a t e :

 Rotate lever to change the Headlight function

 Push lever to turn High Beams ON

 Pull lever to ash Headlights / High Beams
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :

 Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal

 Rotate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation.
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving the Turn
Signal Lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then
releasing. The lane change signal will blink 3 times.
AUTOAutomatic Headlights position*
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFFOFF position
AUTO
Daytime Running
Lights (DRL)*
DRL may help others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
The lights will be on automatically
when the ignition or ENGINE
START/STOP button is ON and
the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, unless one of the
following occurs:

 Headlights are on

 Parking brake is applied

 Fog lights are on

 Engine is turned off

 Switch is in the OFF position
REMINDER: DRL only operates during the
daytime.
Sportage LED Daytime
Running Lights Video

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SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE16*IF EQUIPPED
STEERING WHEEL \fONT\QROLS
C A N C E LO N
O F FRES +
SET +M O D E
M U T EM O D E
M U T E
A Audio Mode button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/Sirius®/CD/USB/
iPod/Aux /Bluetooth Audio Streaming/My Music modes
B Seek/Preset button
FM/AM/Sirius® Modes : Press to advance through Preset Stations.
Press and hold to Auto Seek
Media Modes : Press to move Track Up/Down. Press & hold to Fast
Forward / Rewind
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
D MUTE button : Press to mute all audio
E Cruise Control ON/OFF button: Press to turn the Cruise Control
ON/OFF
F Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or increase Cruising Speed
G SET Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease
Cruising Speed
H Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control, do one of
the following:

 Press the brake pedal

 Press the CANCEL button
H
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For further audio system operations, refer to pages 17-20 REMINDER: Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See
your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to
driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.


Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF . QUICK TIPS




Cruise Control is designed to function above approximately 25 mph
The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been
depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine starting
QUICK TIPS
AB
C
D
EF
HG

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AUDIO SYSTEM
Navigation System*
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (CD, M\f3, USB, i\f\bd, Aux, Bluet\b\bth® Audi\b, My Music)
CDINCLOCK
MAPVOICE
DEST
ROUTE SETUP
PHONE
FMAM
SAT
MEDIA
SEEK
TRACK
POWERPUSHTUNE
FILE
VOL
Press to Power ON/OFF.
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select previous/next
Radio/Sirius stations/Media tracks/files
Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Press to select FM/AM
modes
Press to select Sirius® modes
Press to select MEDIA modes
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius® stations/
Media tracks/files Press to display the MAP screen for
the current position/ VOICE mode
Press to display Destination menu screen
Press to display ROUTE menu screen
Press to display SE TUP mode
Press to enter PHONE mode
Insert CD Press to display Clock
Indicates that a CD has been inserted Press to eject CD
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s audio
system may differ from that in
the illustration
. See your Owner’s
Manual for more details.
For further audio system operations, refer to pages 16-20. For more information, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.
To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader, balance) - Select the on-screen SOUND button on the
audio mode's main screen. To adjust, press the on-screen arrows.


Navigation Audio System
Videos

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When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
Prolonged use of the Navigation System in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery. A warning screen may appear periodically
to remind users that the Navigation System should be operated with the engine running to prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPS

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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Sport Mode: To enter Sport mode, move shift
lever from D to left gate.
Sport Mode Shifting: Move shift lever up [+]
to Upshift or [–] to Downshift.



Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gear shift from N to P, N
to R or from P to any gear

Sport mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down .
When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
4WD Transfer Mode
Press the 4WD Transfer Mode selector
button A to activate or deactivate 4WD
Lock mode .
4WD Lock Mode (Indicator is lit):
Activates 4WD for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving, driving on sandy
and muddy roads, etc., to maximize traction. 4WD Auto Mode (Indicator not lit; 4WD Lock is deactivated):
The vehicle operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles. If the system determines that
there is a need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power is distributed to all four
wheels automatically without driver intervention.
PP
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
(Located near shifter)


Sportmatic
® Shifting
Video

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QUICK TIPS
A

SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE28*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door. Press twice in 4 seconds to
unlock All Doors and Rear Hatch
C Press and hold to unlock Rear Hatch and manually open
REMINDER: The Rear Hatch unlocks when the Smart Key is within close proximity of the vehicle.
D Press and hold for more than a half-second for Panic Alarm. To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key (Button on reverse side of fob)
REMINDERS:

 If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to
the ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine

Remote button conguration may vary depending on vehicle options
Smart Key*
HOLD
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:

 Press button once to unlock Driver’s Door

 Press again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors

 Press again to lock All Doors
Mechanical Key
G:

 Use to unlock /lock Driver’s Door

 Use to turn Child Safety Locks (page 35)

 Use to lock glove box
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual. REMINDER: Remote button
conguration may vary depending
on vehicle options.


Engine Start/Stop Button
& Smart Key Video

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The Smart Key’s signal
can be blocked by the
normal operation of a cell
or smartphone . To help
prevent this, store each
device separately . QUICK TIPS
A
B
C
D
E
G
F

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Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•T

urn clockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•T

urn counterclockwise once to Lock All Doors
Lock Unlock
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check
Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent
Malfunction Indicator
from
illuminating

REMINDER: The Fuel Door Release Lever is
located on the lower part of the driver’s door sill
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
HOLD
HOLD
A Press the release button to unfold the key
B Press to Lock All Doors
C Press to unlock Driver’s Door Press
twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
and Rear Hatch
D Press and hold to unlock Rear Hatch and manually open
E Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm

To turn OFF Alarm, press
any button
REMINDER:
• The Rear Hatch does not automatically open when the D button is pressed
• The Rear Hatch unlocks when the Smart Key is within close proximity of the vehicle
• Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options


One-Click Fuel Cap Video

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CLICK!
A
B
C
D
E
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OTHER KEY FEATURES

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink®*
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition or ENGINE SYSTEM START/STOP button* is OFF.
Personal Lamp
Push the lens
A to turn the map lamp ON/OFF. This light produces a spot
beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver
or the front passenger.
Map/Room Lamp switch
DOOR - When pressed or in the DOOR position
B, the lamp turns on when
any door is opened.
ON - In the ON position
C, the lamp stays on continuously.
OFF - In the OFF position
C, the lamp is off even if the door is opened.
DOOR
ON OFF DOOR


When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key, the lamp turns ON for approximately
30 seconds
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights
automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
BC
A
B
A
Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows.
REMINDERS:

Sunvisor may not shield all direct light

Do not operate the vehicle if the Sunvisor is impairing your visibility

The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly

SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE32*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Panoramic Sunroof Operation*
The sunroof operation is controlled through a multidirectional switch/lever. The ignition
or ENGINE START/STOP button* needs to be in the ON position to operate the Sunroof.
The Sunshade is manually operated.
Slide the Sunshade:
Open/Close: Manually slide the Sunshade forward/backward to the desired position.
Slide the Sunroof:
Auto Open: Slide lever
A backward to the farthest position and release.
Auto Close: Slide the lever
A forward to the farthest position and release.
Slide the Sunroof (with Sunshade open):
Open: Slide the lever
A backward to the rst detent position and release.
Close: Slide the lever
A forward to the rst detent position or pull the lever downward.
Tilt the Sunroof:
Raise: Push lever
A upward.
Lower: Pull lever
A downward .
DOORON OFF
DOOR
REMINDERS:

Sunshade must be open before operating the sunroof

Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving


To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the sunroof control
lever in any direction. QUICK TIPS
A