DRIVER'S PANEL
10*IF EQUIPPED SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep
the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible .
Press ESC button B to turn ESC OFF/ON .
REMINDERS:
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ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle start-up . When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
AC
B
Lane Departure Warning System Video
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With the Engine Start /Stop button in the ON position, press the
LDWS button C to turn system ON . The instrument cluster
indicator will illuminate green .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your lane, the
system may issue a warning on the LCD screen and an alert may
sound, under these conditions:
• The vehicle exceeds approximately 37 mph
• The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in
If the LDWS button is ON and ignition is cycled, the system will
turn ON again . If the LDWS button is OFF, the system remains OFF .
REMINDER:
LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LDWS may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane.
(Buttons located on left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Panel Dimmer
With parking lights/headlights ON, toggle switch A up (+) or down (-) to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio/navigation system* screens; use SETUP to adjust brightness on the screens .
When the LDWS sensor does not detect the lane traveling in the lanes are not illuminated
When the LDWS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
When the LDWS sensor detects the lane traveling in, both lanes are illuminated
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER'S PANEL
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Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 .
Press the Engine Start /Stop button while in Park or Neutral
To turn the engine OFF, press the Engine Start /Stop button .
To use the Engine Start /Stop button, you must have the Smart Key fob on
your person or inside the vehicle .
REMINDERS:
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the Engine Start /Stop button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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If Smart Key fob battery is dead, with the lock button facing the Engine Start /Stop button, hold the fob up against the Engine Start /Stop button and press
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Start /Stop button once (Amber light A )
On position •When already in the ACC position (Amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Start /Stop button again (Green light B ) •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Start /Stop button twice (not illuminated B )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position for extended periods of time without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
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Engine Start/Stop Button and Smart Key Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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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
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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 .
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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 .
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
*IF EQUIPPED 21ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
For further UVO eServices System operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 20-23.
UVO eServices / Android AutoTM / Apple CarPlay® Setup
UVO eServices Registration/Activation – To use UVO eServices:
1 . On your Smartphone, go to an app store or marketplace to download the free Kia UVO eServices app .
2 . Open the UVO eServices app and create an account by clicking on REGISTER . After entering your information and following the prompts to complete
registration, go to your email and click on the confirmation link ( You can also register an account by logging into MyUVO .com) .
3 . In the app, click CONTINUE, accept the terms and click CONTINUE once again .
4 . Follow the app’s IN-CAR SETUP instructions to connect your smartphone and complete UVO eServices activation .
Apple CarPlay®*
Setting up and starting Apple CarPlay®:
1 . Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone with the vehicle’s
USB port using the manufacture’s cable provided with your iPhone .
2 . On the UVO eServices System audio control unit, press the
SETUP key .
3 . Press the CONNECTIVIT Y button on the screen and select Apple
CarPlay® .
4 . Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY .
5 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button,
where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
Android Auto™*
Setting up Android Auto™:
1 . From an Android Auto™ compatible device, download the Android Auto™
app from the Google Play™ Store .
2 . Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the on-screen
instructions to complete setup on the mobile device .
How to start Android Auto™:
1 . Press the SETUP key on your UVO eServices system’s control panel .
2 . Press the CONNECTIVIT Y button, select Android Auto™ then select
ENABLE ANDROID AUTO .
3 . Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the
manufacturer’s cable provided with your phone .
4 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Android Auto™ button,
where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps .
REMINDERS:
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Android Auto compatibility requirements: Micro-USB cable that came with your phone, OS Android™ 5 .0 or higher, compatible Android smartphone and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s) .
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Apple CarPlay compatibility requirements: Apple Lightning® cable, latest iOS software, iPhone 5 or later and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)
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CENTER PANEL
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power OutletsDigital Clock
Standard Audio System*:
Press SETUP button on Audio system, then press on-screen instructions to
change clock settings .
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 .
Use the Aux port A to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect
USB audio devices, smartphones and iPod® devices .
B Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to
operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet .
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position .
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• Press the RETURN button on the navigation screen to ensure changes are saved .
• When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Settings screen
• To access manual date and time setting, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Settings (UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System*)
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REMINDER: Using the power outlets, USB/Aux ports for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Start /Stop button in the ACC position (Engine OFF ) could cause the battery to discharge .
For more information on the Aux/USB/iPod® Ports and Power Outlets, refer to the Owner's Manual.
(Located on back of center console)
(Located on center panel)
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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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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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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
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*Fuel Door Release
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)
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 Alarm, press
any button
To open the fuel door, press the right edge of
the fuel door .
REMINDER:
The fuel door lock will unlock /open only when driver's side door is unlocked .
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating .
REMINDERS:
• To open the fuel door, press the right edge of the fuel door .
•
It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click and then when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks back .
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
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