DRIVER'S PANEL
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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
Power Liftgate Release Button*
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a
stop while on a steep incline .
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT
activate when the ESC has malfunctioned .
REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position .
The FCWS helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching
a vehicle that is slowing down, braking or stopped . A warning
message will appear on the LCD screen and a chime will sound .
The FCWS will become active when the vehicle is traveling more
than 25 mph . The AEB will become active when the vehicle is
traveling more than 6 mph .
To turn the FCWS off, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
REMINDERS:
•
The FCWS and AEB will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previous setting is off
•The FCWS will not operate when the vehicle is traveling more than approximately 50 mph
The Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) are not substitutes for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. FCWS may not always alert the driver when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle.
Press the A button for approximately one second to open
the liftgate .
A
(Buttons located on left of Steering Wheel)
•
•When HAC is active (e .g ., during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator – this is normal operation .
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s Window Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Lock /Unlock All Doors (also unlocks Fuel Door)
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for all Rear Windows are disabled, including from driver's controls .
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is
moved in to or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User
Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to
turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF .
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
D Press the L or R buttons to select the mirror to adjust
E Press button arrows left /right or up/down to adjust
mirror position
F Toggle button left /right to unfold/fold the outside
rearview mirrors
Toggle button to center to automatically fold/unfold
mirrors when:
• Smart Key* lock /unlock buttons are pressed
• Outside door handle button is pressed
• Driver approaches the vehicle with the Smart Key*
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position .
Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster .
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door LockAutomatic Door Lock/Unlock
A
B
C
E
D
F
•
Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light* — 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 flash Headlights / High Beams
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS)*
The Adaptive Front Lighting System helps improve visibility during
nighttime driving by aiming the low beam headlights in the direction the
vehicle is moving . AFLS controls the aiming direction based on steering
angle and speed .
When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the AFLS will activate .
REMINDER: When the AFLS indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the AFLS is not working properly . See authorized Kia dealer for service .
High Beam Assist (HBA)*
High Beam Assist automatically adjusts the headlight range by switching
between high and low beams based on light from other vehicles and road
conditions .
To enable HBA, toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn
on the high beams by pushing the lever away from you . The High Beam
Assist indicator will illuminate .
REMINDERS:
• HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
• If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously . If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
• If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off low beams will be on continuously
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTOAuto Light* / AFLS* / HBA*
DRLOFFDaytime Running Lights OFF
AUTO
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A up/down 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 .
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go
to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Sportage Daytime Running Lights 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 .
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QR CODE
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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 .
A
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CENTER PANEL
(Type B shown . Located below gear shift)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to
engage the parking brake .
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A . Ensure that the
indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster .
If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3
seconds for a firmer EPB application .
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or
Drive .
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB
switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position . Ensure that the
indicator light is O F F .
REMINDERS:
•
EPB will not release unless the hood, tailgate and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
•
A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
Auto Hold*
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a standstill even though the brake
pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete
stop by depressing the brake pedal .
Depress the brake pedal, start the engine and then press the AUTO HOLD
button B . The white Auto Hold indicator will come on indicating the
system is in standby .
Before the Auto Hold will engage, the driver's door, engine hood and
tailgate must be closed and the driver's seat belt must be fastened .
When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal, the Auto
Hold indicator changes from white to green indicating the Auto Hold is
engaged and EPB is applied . The vehicle will remain at a standstill even if
you release the brake pedal .
If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released .
When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
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BA
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
REMINDERS:
•All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
•The Smart Power Liftgate feature will not operate when:
- The doors are recently closed and locked, and the Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles- A door is not locked or closed- The Smart Key is in the vehicle
•
Press any button on the Smart Key fob during the Detect and Alert stage to deactivate the Smart Power Liftgate function .
Smart Power Liftgate Video
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• During the Smart Power Liftgate alert, the Smart Power Liftgate can be deactivated with the Smart Key by pressing any button on the key fob .
• The open height can be adjusted . For information on how to set open height, see your owner's manual
QUICK TIPS
HOLD
C
Liftgate Release ButtonSmart Power Liftgate*
Located underneath the rear liftgate hatch . With
liftgate unlocked, press the Liftgate Release Button A and pull the liftgate up by the handle to open .
• The liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release Button
• aThe liftgate unlocks automatically, and can then be opened, when the Smart Key fob* is within close proximity to the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
HOLD
(Liftgate release button)
A
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are near
the back of the vehicle, within close proximity, the hazard
lights will blink and a chime will sound for about 3 seconds
as an alert that the Smart Power Liftgate is about to open .
Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional
times before opening the Smart Power Liftgate .
The Smart Power Liftgate
feature is off by default . To
enable the Smart Power
Liftgate, go to User Settings
in the LCD Instrument
Cluster modes .