ESSENTIAL FEATURESVIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . .05
Trip Computer* / Tripmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Instant Fuel Consumption Mode* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Active ECO System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
DRIVER’S PANEL
Back-Up Warning System (Rear Parking Assist System)* . 08
Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
H
ill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Power Windows, Window Lock &
Central Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Automatic Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power-Folding Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Engine Start/Stop Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Headlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turn Signals & Fog Lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
B
luetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AUDIO SYSTEM
Standard Audio System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Navigation System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CENTER PANEL
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic Climate Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
M
anual Climate Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic Gear Shift / Sportmatic
® Shifting . . . . . . 23
4WD Transfer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
SE ATING
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Reclining/Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Front Active Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Smart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Double-Turn Lock / Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
F
uel Cap / Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
HomeLink
® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* . . . . . . . . .30
Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Panoramic Sunroof Operation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear Hatch Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Back-Up Warning System (Rear Parking Assist System)* . . 34
Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Fuel Door Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
S
AFETY FEATURES
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Seat Belt Retractor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page)
MAINTENANCE (See Back Cover)
Active ECO System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
07
Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Audio System — Standard* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Audio System — UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . 18
Audio System — Navigation System* . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Front Active Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Reclining/Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 05
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SPORTAGE FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE *IF EQUIPPED
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control
that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death.
The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal
operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes,
attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle
or that are not permissible by law should never be used during
operation of the vehicle.
21ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
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Automatic \flimate \fontrol*
REMINDERS:
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details
When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
Warm air may ow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Sportage Automatic
Climate Control Video
To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website .
Refer to page 2 for more
information .
www.KuTechVideos.com/sl13/2015
QR CODE
Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate. The fan speed, air intake, air ow and air conditioning may
automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity
Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
QUICK TIPS
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode selection button:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
Driver’s temperature control knob Passenger’s temperature
control knob
Automatic Climate Control button
Front windshield defroster button Mode selection button
Air conditioning button* Dual Temperature
Control Mode button
Rear window defroster button
Recirculated Air ON/OFF button Climate control display
Fan speed control buttons
OFF button
Climate Control Auto Function
1. Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation
2. Press MODE buttons to control which vents air ows through
3. Press DUAL to select Dual Temperature Control Operation
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1. Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2. Set Temperature to Hot
3. Press the Front Defrost button
Defog Inside Windshield:
1. Set Fan Speed to desired position
2. Set desired Temperature
3. Press the Front Defrost button
SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE22*IF EQUIPPED
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Manual \flimate \fontrol*
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1. Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2. Set Temperature to Hot
3. Press the Front Defrost button
Defog Inside Windshield:
1. Set Fan Speed to desired position
2. Set Temperature to desired position
3. Press the Front Defrost button
REMINDERS:
Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details
Warm air may ow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow modes, press
the Mode selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
Fan speed control knob
Front windshield defroster button
Air conditioning ON/OFF button*
Recirculated/fresh air button
Rear window defroster button
Temperature control knob
Air flow mode buttons
Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performanceMA X A /C mode automatically engages Recirculated AirKeep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
QUICK TIPS
A Replace — Engine oil and oil filter (2.4 GDI - Every 7,500 miles or 12 months; 2.0 T-GDI - At first, 3,000 miles or 6 months and every 5,000 miles or
6 months afterward)
Perform — Lubricate all locks/hinges and front /rear driveshaft u-joint; rotate tires; add fuel additive
1
B Inspect* — Air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and performance* *, cooling system2, drive shaft and boots, battery condition,
brake fluid; brake lines, hoses and connections; brake pedal and operation, chassis/body nuts and bolts, disc brakes and pads* *, exhaust pipe and
muffler, front suspension ball joints; parking brakes, steering operation and linkage and suspension mounting bolts
C Inspect* — Air cleaner filterD Inspect* — Propeller shaft (4WD)* *
Replace — Climate control air filter* *E Inspect* — Fuel line, hoses and connections; fuel filter3 and fuel tank air filter3; vapor hose and fuel filler cap
Replace — Air cleaner filter
F Inspect* — Rear differential oil and transfer case oil (4WD)* *4
G Inspect* — Drive belt5
H Inspect* — Valve clearance6
I Replace — Spark plugs (iridium coated), 2.0 T-GDIJ Replace — Spark Plugs (iridium coated), 2.4 GDIK Replace — Engine coolant* * *7
When your vehicle requires service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia
replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Kia dealer.
See your owner’s manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule. Warranty may be voided if maintenance schedule is
not followed. Call 1-800-333-4KIA (4542) for roadside assistance.
INTERVAL MAINTENANCE CHART
7,500 miles ABC
15,000 milesABCD
22,500 milesA
30,000 milesABDE
37,500 milesAF
45,000 milesABCDI
52,500 milesA
60,000 milesABDEGH
67,500 milesA
75,000 milesABCDFG
82,500 milesA
90,000 milesABDEFGI
97,500 milesA
105,000 miles ABCDGJ
112,500 milesAF
120,000 milesABDEGHK
*IF EQUIPPED
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* And, if necessary, adjust, clean, replace or correct
** If equipped
* * * Check and adjust level and check for leaks. Inspect regularly
1 If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives
are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
2 When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix
hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious
malfunction or engine damage.
3 Fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is
recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important
safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace
the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia
dealer for details.
4 Transfer case oil and rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged
in wa ter.
5 The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively. Inspect
“Water Pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
6 Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. 7 When replacing coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix
hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious
malfunction or engine damage.
Check tire pressure once a month or more
Sportage Features & Functions Guide
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Air Conditioning / Climate Control –
pages 21-2 2
Demonstrate Air Flow modes, Defogging and Defrosting Windshield Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers –
page 13
*IF EQUIPPED
Automatic*
Manual*
Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
Rotate lever to adjust Intermittent Wipe SpeedPull to spray and wipe Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
Push to spray and wipe
Slower
Faster
BEFORE DELIVERYOwner