2018 KIA SPORTAGE warning

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CENTER PANEL
Driver’s temperature control knobPassenger’s temperature control knob
Automatic Climate Control button
Front windshield defroster button
Mode selection button
Air conditioning button*
SYNC Temperature Control Mode button
Rear window defroster button
Air intake control buttons
Climate control display
Fan speed control buttons
OFF button
Automatic Climate Control*
REMINDERS:
•
When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
•
Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
•
Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control or SYNC Temperature Control
•
•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance •During Auto Oper ation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate . The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
QUICK TIPS
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode selection button:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
Climate Control Auto Function
1 . Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation - The Auto setting
automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air
intake and air conditioning according to the temperature
setting selected
2 . Press SYNC to select Sync Temperature Control Operation
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2 . Set Temperature to Hot
3 . Press the Front Defrost button
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to desired position
2 . Set desired Temperature
3 . Press the Front Defrost button

Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
( Type B)

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CENTER PANEL
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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
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
Paddle Shifters*
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
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 .
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (Sport mode) .
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down
one gear .
•
•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
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
QUICK TIPS
P
R
N
D
SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE

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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
QUICK TIP
BA

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CENTER PANEL
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock*
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 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 .
(Type A shown . Located below gear shift)
(Located on center panel)
A
B
•
•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 .
Heated Steering Wheel*
While the Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position, press the Heated
Steering Wheel button A to turn the steering wheel heater ON/OFF . The
steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when
button C is pressed again to deactivate .
•
•If the ignition is turned OFF then ON again within 30 minutes of the steering wheel heater being turned ON, the system will remain in the ON position
•System does NOT turn off when the ignition is cycled . To turn the system off, press the Heated Steering Wheel button C
QUICK TIPS
C

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SEATING
•
•System is OFF by default . To turn system ON, press the seat warmer switch
•With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature
QUICK TIPS
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*
A Seat Warmers:
• Press button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
• Press button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
• Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF
B Ventilated Seats:
• Press button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
• Press button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
• Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF
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ABBA
(Buttons located on center panel)

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SEATING
E
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 .
QUICK TIP
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 .
A
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 .
J
H
GG
H
J
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
HOLD
L ock U
nlo ck
L ock U
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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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B
C
D
E
A
HOLD
Lock U
nlo ck
L ock U
nlo ck
HOLD
L ock U
nlo ck
L ock U
nlo ck

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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
QUICK TIP
To stop the sunroof/sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction .
QUICK TIP
AA
BCE
D
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)