2018 KIA SPORTAGE warning

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
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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.

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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:
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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 .
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(Buttons located on left of Steering Wheel)
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•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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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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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.
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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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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
A Audio Mode button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/
Media modes
B Seek/Preset button
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Modes: Press to advance through Preset Stations .
Press and hold to Auto Seek
Media Modes: Press to move Track Forward/Back . Press & hold to
Fast Forward/Rewind
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute all audio
E Cruise Control button: Press to turn the Cruise Control
ON/OFF
F Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or increase
cruising speed
SET Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease
Cruising Speed
G Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control, do one of
the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the CANCEL button
Cruise ControlAudio Controls
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 20-23. 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 .
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•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
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology Voice Recognition system, below
are some tips and reminders . Improve the
performance by making a few simple changes
to your phone contacts:
•Use full names (first and last names) vs .
short or single-syllable names (“John
Smith” vs . “Dad," “Smith Residence” vs .
“Home”)
•Avoid using special characters and
hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc . )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of
Emergency” vs . “ICE”) or words with all
capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations
(“Doctor Smith” vs . “Dr . Smith”)
The system may have difficulty understanding
some accents or uncommon names . Below are
other tips to optimize using the voice recognition .
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s
user’s guide or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide .
How to Place a Call
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP
before speaking the command .
There are two options for placing a call using the Steering Wheel
controls:
Standard Audio System*
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D (system displays
the call history with the most recent calls)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button A (system will BEEP to indicate it is
ready for call placement) . Then say the command “Call {name}” or
“Dial {number}”
UVO eServices System/UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D (displays the call
history with the most recent calls)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button A . Then say the command “Call
{name}” or “Dial {number}”
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phone book download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests .
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•When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation . The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too soft or too loud •Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands •Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C . Open windows, sunroof, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can interfere with Voice Recognition •Press the talk button and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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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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AUDIO SYSTEMS
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System*– FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod, Aux, Bluetooth® Au dio)
Sound settings:
To adjust the sound settings (Position, Tone, Priority,
Advanced, Default, Beep) from any audio mode:
1 . Press the SETUP button on the Audio Control Unit
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item to change settings
4 . Use the on-screen buttons to adjust settings
5 . Press the Return button to save settings
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select previous or nextradio/SiriusXM® station/media tracks/files. Press and hold to move quickly through stations tracks/files
Press to select FM/AM/ SiriusXM® modes
Press to select MEDIA modesPress to display Setup/Settings mode
Press to select navigation mode
Press to display the MAP screen forthe current position modeA programmable key to provide quick accessto one of several available system features
In Radio/SiriusXM®/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/channels/tracks/songs/files . Press the knob to receive the selected channel/track/song/file

REMINDER: To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 20-22.For more information on the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.
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•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •Prolonged use of the UVO eServices with Premium 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 when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge •At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the steering wheel
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