2018 KIA SPORTAGE eco

28*IF EQUIPPED SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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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CENTER PANEL
Parking Assist System*
(Type A shown . Located below gear shift)
REMINDERS:
• If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
• When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
The Parking Assist System* is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. The Parking Assist System* may not detect every object in front of or behind the vehicle.
The Parking Assist System* is not a safety device . The Parking Assist System* is a supplemental system that assists the driver by chiming if any
object is detected within the sensing area to the front, rear and side of the vehicle when moving forward or backing up .
The system is activated when the ignition is ON and the vehicle is in R (Reverse) . To deactivate the system, press the Parking Assist System*
button A (LED illuminated) .
A

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SEATING
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E
F
Front Seat Headrest
Adjustment
Unfastening Center Seat Belt
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
To fold the Rear Seatback:
1 . Pull lever E up to unlock seat
2 . Fold Seatback flat F
Reclining/Folding Rear Seats (Seat type with lever in front)
When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle .
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REMINDER: The lever must return to its original position for the Seatback to lock .
To raise headrest — Pull headrest up to
the desired position .
To lower headrest — Press lock A, then
press the headrest down .
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1 . If Seat Belt is buckled,
press the release button
on the buckle .
2 . To retract the center
seatbelt webbing G in
2nd and/or 3rd rows,
use the lap belt tongue
plate H to push the
“release button” in the
small slot on the center
belt buckle J .
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Second and Third Row Center Seatbelt 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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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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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 .
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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 Manual Liftgate*: Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate .
Then lift by the handle to manually open Liftgate .
REMINDERS:
•
The Liftgate does not automatically open when the C button is pressed .
•
The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle
Power Liftgate*: Press and hold for Power Liftgate to open automatically .
Press again at any time to stop . Press and hold again to automatically close .
D
Press and hold for more than a half-second for Panic Alarm . To turn off 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
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
Smart Key*
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options .
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 .
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For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual
Mechanical Key G:
Use to unlock /lock Driver’s Door:
1 . Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by
pressing up into slot as shown H
2 . Insert Mechanical Key and turn right to Unlock Driver’s Door . Turn twice within 4 seconds to Unlock all doors
3 . Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock Driver’s Door
4 . Return keyhole cover to its original position
Use to lock glove box and to turn Child-Protector Rear Door Lock

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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
One-Click Fuel Cap Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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36*IF EQUIPPED SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
OTHER KEY FEATURES
HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror*
A HomeLink® button
B HomeLink® button
C Indicator light
D HomeLink® button
E Glare detection sensor
F Automatic dimming ON
G Automatic dimming OFF
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REMINDER: Mirror indicator light C will illuminate when automatic dimming is ON .
The HomeLink®/Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* is designed to
reduce glare from a vehicle’s headlights located in the rear and also
connect up to three electronic transmitters into one location .
•
To turn automatic dimming ON, press button F
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To turn automatic dimming OFF, press button G
If your garage door opener was manufactured in 2011 or later, and you’re unable to program your vehicle’s HomeLink® system, you may need to purchase a HomeLink Repeater Kit. For more information, go to www.HomeLink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink®*
If programming for the first time, begin with Step 1 (repeating this step will
delete all information) .
To program non-rolling and rolling code garage door openers and other
devices:
1 . Press and hold the left A and center D buttons simultaneously until the
indicator light C begins to flash (to reprogram buttons, skip this step)
2 . Press and hold the desired button A, B or D and hold the button on the
transmitter while it is approximately 1 to 3 inches away from the mirror .
The HomeLink® Indicator light C will flash rapidly once the frequency
signal has been successfully programmed
To finish programming rolling code garage door openers, complete these
steps:
3 .
Locate the “learn” or “smart” button on the garage door’s motor head unit .
Press and release the button and complete Step 4 within 30 seconds .
4 . Firmly press and release the programmed HomeLink® button up to three
times .
• You can reprogram a single HomeLink® button by repeating Step 2• Erasing programmed buttons will delete all trained transmitters
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Operating HomeLink®:
Press one of the programmed HomeLink® buttons .
Erasing programmed buttons:
Press and hold the left A and center D buttons simultaneously for
approximately 20 seconds, and then release both buttons within 30 seconds .

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room LampsPanoramic Sunroof Operation*
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 .
The sunroof operation is controlled through a multi-directional switch/
lever . The ignition or Engine Start /Stop button* needs to be in the ON
position to operate the sunroof .
To slide the sunshade and sunroof:
• Auto Open: Slide the lever E backward to the farthest position and
release
• Auto Close (sunroof only): Slide the lever E forward to the farthest
position and release
To slide the sunshade only:
•
Open: Slide the lever E partially backward to the first detent position
and release
• Auto Close: Slide the lever E partially forward to the first detent
position and release
To slide the sunroof (with sunshade open):
• Open: Slide the lever E backward to the first detent position and
release
• Close: Slide the lever E forward to the first detent position and
release to close sunroof glass only . Slide the lever backward to the
farthest position and release to close sunroof glass and sunshade
To tilt the sunroof:
• Raise: Push lever E upward .
• Lower: Push lever E upward again
or slide the lever forward to the
first detent position and release
• 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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To stop the sunroof/sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction .
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REMINDERS:
• Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while sunroof is open and vehicle is moving
• Sunshade cannot slide when it is in the tilt position or tilt while in an open or slide position
( Type B)

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Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Power Liftgate Open/Close button A to automatically open/
close the Liftgate .
Smart Key:
To open the Power Liftgate, press and hold the Liftgate button B until the Liftgate
begins opening . Press again to close .
REMINDER: Pulling the Rear Hatch upward by the handle or pressing the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Power Liftgate .
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open Power Liftgate automatically, press the Rear Hatch Release button C on
exterior of the Liftgate .
Automatically close by pressing the Power Liftgate Close button D .
Power Liftgate Opening Height Adjustment
Adjust the liftgate height opening to suit user's preference . The height setting
of a fully opened liftgate can be adjusted by the following steps:
1 . Position the liftgate manually to the preferred height
2 . Press Power Liftgate Close button D more than 3 seconds
3 . A system beep will sound twice indicating the height setting has been saved
The liftgate will then open to the set height . To change setting again, repeat
steps 1-3 .

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Power Liftgate*
(Located on Liftgate inside lip near latch)
(Buttons located on Driver's Panel)
Power Liftgate Opening Height Adjustment 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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