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CENTER PANEL
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power OutletsDigital Clock
Standard Audio System* Clock Setup:
1. Briefly press the CLOCK key (under 1 second) to display time screen
2. Press and hold CLOCK key for more than 1 second to enter the time
setting mode
3. Use the touchscreen buttons to adjust the time
UVO eServices System* Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP button, then press the on-screen Clock icon to enter
clock settings.
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System* Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP button, then press the on-screen Clock icon to enter
clock settings.
The power outlets are inactive when the ignition is in the OFF position.
QUICK TIP
AUX and USB ports can be used to connect a smartphone or
MP3 player.
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CENTER PANEL
PRND
SHIFTLOCKRELEASE
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[ KIA SPORTAGE 2017 Features and Functions Guide SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE26*IF EQUIPPED
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PRND
SHIFTLOCKRELEASE
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
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CENTER PANEL
PRND
SHIFTLOCKRELEASE
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
Sport Mode:
To enter Sport mode, move shift lever from D to left gate
To shift while in Sport mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] 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
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is in the D position or in
Sport mode.
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down
one gear.
Sportmatic® Shifting 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/ql13/2017
QR CODE
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•The paddle shifters can be operated when the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph
• When in Sport mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
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CENTER PANEL
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
DBC helps drivers maneuver down steep hills by automatically braking for
them, allowing drivers to concentrate on steering.
Press button A to turn DBC ON/OFF.
•When on, the DBC will turn OFF when button is pressed again or vehicle speed is over 38 mph •If the red indicator illuminates, the DBC system may have malfunctioned. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
QUICK TIPS
REMINDER: The DBC defaults to OFF when ignition is cycled.
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock*
When you select AWD Lock mode by pressing the AWD LOCK button B, the
AWD LOCK mode increases the drive power when driving on wet pavement,
snow-covered roads and/or off-road.
•This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road
driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc., to maximize traction
•This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds above 19 mph
(30 km/h) and is shifted to AWD AUTO mode at speeds above 25 mph
(40 km/h). If the vehicle decelerates to speeds below approximately 25
mph (40 km/h), however, the transfer mode is shifted into AWD LOCK
mode again
When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the
drive power is delivered entirely to the front wheels. This shock is not a
mechanical failure.
(Located below gear shift)
A
B
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SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE30*IF EQUIPPED
SEATING
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
Move/Press controls to adjust seat forward/backward, seat cushion tilt up/down,
seatback forward/backward or lumbar forward/backward.
SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
AA
A
B
B
C
CWhen adjusting seat forward or backward, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving vehicle.
6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
Pull lever D to slide seat forward/backward.
Pull/press lever E to adjust seat height.
Pull lever F to adjust seatback recline.
Press G to adjust lumbar support
D
EF
QUICK TIP
G
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SEATING
To recline the rear seatback:
1. Pull lever E up to unlock seat
2. Holding the lever E up, adjust
seatback to desired position F
3. Release the lever E and ensure the
seatback is locked in place
REMINDER: The lever must return to its original position for the seatback to lock.
Reclining/Folding Rear Seats (Seat type with lever in front)
It may be necessary to adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats.
QUICK TIP
F
E
To fold the rear seatback:
1. Lower the rear headrests to the
lowest position
2. Pull lever E up to unlock seat
3. Fold seatback flat toward the front
of the vehicle F
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
To raise headrest — Pull headrest up to the desired position
To lower headrest — Press lock A, then press the headrest down.
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest up from underneath.
QUICK TIP
A
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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 liftgate
C Press and hold to unlock liftgate and manually open
REMINDER: The liftgate 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
Panic 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 configuration 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 37)
•Use to lock glove box
Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key 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/ql13/2017
QR CODE
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 TIP
A
B
C
D
E
G
F
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
HOLD
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Turn clockwise once to unlock
driver’s door
•Turn clockwise again within 4
seconds to unlock all doors
•Turn counterclockwise once to
lock all doors
LockUnlock
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent
Malfunction Indicator from illuminating.
REMINDER: To open the fuel door, press the right edge of the fuel door.
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
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 liftgate
D Press and hold to unlock liftgate and
manually open
E Press and hold more than 1 second for
Panic Alarm. To turn OFF Panic Alarm,
press any button
REMINDER:
• The liftgate does not automatically open when the D button is pressed
• The liftgate 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 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/ql13/2017
QR CODE
A
B
C
D
E
Fuel Door Release
To open the fuel door, press the right edge of
the fuel door.
REMINDER: The fuel door will open and close only when all doors are unlocked.
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition or ENGINE START/STOP button* is OFF.
Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation
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 Button - Press button B to turn the front and rear room lamps
on and off.
Door Mode Button - Press button C to enable or disable Door Mode. In Door
Mode, the map and room lamps turn on when any door is opened. When all doors
are locked or the ignition is on, the map and room lamp will turn off immediately.
Rear Room Lamps - Press the button D to turn the rear passenger lamp ON/OFF.
•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
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A
D
BC
A