2018 KIA SPORTAGE power tail gate

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Features of your vehicle
Liftgate unlock (3)
The liftgate is unlocked if the button
is pressed for more than 1 second.
Also, once the liftgate is opened and
then closed, the liftgate will be locked
automatically.
For Power Liftgate Only:
The Power Liftgate will open if the
button is pressed for more than 1
second. Also, once the liftgate is
opened and then closed, the liftgate
will be locked again automatically.
For detailed information refer to the
"Power liftgate" in this chapter.
Panic (4)
The horn sounds and hazard warn-
ing lights flash for about 27 seconds
if this button is pressed for more than
0.5 second. To stop the horn and
lights, press any button on the trans-
mitter.
Transmitter precautions
The transmitter will not work if anyof following occur:
- The ignition key is in the ignitionswitch.
- You exceed the operating dis- tance limit (about 30 feet [10 m]).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio sub-
station or an airport which can
interfere with normal operation of
the transmitter.

Features of your vehicle
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4
Record your key number
The key code number
is stamped on the bar
code tag attached to
the key set. Should
you lose your keys,
this number will enable an author-
ized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys
easily. Remove the bar code tag and
store it in a safe place. Also, record
the code number and keep it in a
safe and handy place, but not in the
vehicle.
Smart key function
To remove the mechanical key, press
and hold the release button(1) and
remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard. With a smart key, you can lock or
unlock a door (and Liftgate) and start
the engine.
Refer to the following for more details.
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
OUM045428MX
WARNING- Ignition key
(smart key)
Never leave the keys in your
vehicle with unsupervised chil-
dren. Leaving children unat-
tended in a vehicle with a man-
ual ignition key or a smart key
is dangerous. Children copy
adults and they could place the
key in the ignition switch or
press the start button. The key
would enable children to oper-
ate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehi-
cle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or death.

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Features of your vehicle
Using the button on the smart key
1. Press the liftgate unlock button (3)for more than 1 second.
2. When all doors are locked, the hazard warning lights will blink two
times.
For Power Liftgate Only:
The Power Liftgate will open if the
button is pressed for more than 1
second. Also, once the liftgate is
opened and then closed, the liftgate
will be locked again automatically.
For detailed information refer to the
"Power liftgate" in this chapter.Panic
1. Press the panic button (4) for more than 1 second.
2. The horn sounds and hazard warning light flash for about 27
seconds.
✽ ✽NOTICE
To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the smart key.
Start-up
You can start the engine without
inserting the key. For detailed infor-
mation refer to the “Engine start/stop
button” in chapter 6.

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Features of your vehicle
ItemsExplanation
Automatically Lock
Enable on Speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle speed exceeds9.3mph (15km/h).
Enable on Shift: All doors will be automatically locked if the automatic transaxle shift lever is shifted from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive)
position.
Automatically Unlock
Disable : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
Vehicle Off : All doors will be automatically unlocked when the ignition key is removed from theignition switch or the Engine Star/Stop button is set to the OFF position.
On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the automatic transaxle shift lever is shifted to the P (Park) position.
Two Press Unlock(If equipped)If this item is checked, the two press unlock will be activated.
Power Liftgate (if equipped)If this item is checked, the power liftgate function will be activated.
For more details, refer to “Liftgate” in this chapter.
Smart Liftgate (if equipped)If this item is checked, the smart liftgate function will be activated.
If the power liftgate function is not activated, you cannot activate this function.
For more details, refer to “Liftgate” in this chapter.
Door/Liftgate

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Maintenance
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
FUSE
B+ 450ASmart Junction Block (Fuse - AWD, P/SEAT (DRV), P/SEAT (PASS), TAIL GATE OPEN, DOOR
LOCK, Leak Current Autocut Device Relay)
COOLING FAN 150ACooling Fan 1 Relay
ABS 140AESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
POWER
TAIL GATE40APower Tail Gate Module
ABS 240AESC Module
COOLING FAN 340ACooling Fan 1 Relay
E-CVVT 120APCM
E-CVVT 220APCM
WIPER FRT 130A[W/O Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] PDM (IG2) Relay
TCU 115APCM
WIPER FRT 210ABCM, PCM

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Index
Tire specification and pressure label ..........................9-11
Refrigerant label ........................................................9-11
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) ......................6-80 Warning indicator........................................................6-82
Conditions that cause the LDWS not to operate ........6-82
Conditions that cause missed warnings and false warnings ..........................................................6-83
LCD Display ..................................................................4-74
LCD Modes ..................................................................4-74
LDWS Mode ..................................................................4-87
License plate lamp bulb replacement ............................8-88
Liftgate ........................................................................\
..4-26 Non power liftgate opening ........................................4-27
Non power liftgate closing..........................................4-27
Emergency liftgate safety release ..............................4-28
Power liftgate ..............................................................4-29
Power liftgate opening ................................................4-30
Power liftgate closing ................................................4-31
Liftgate room lamp ......................................................4-131
Light bulb position (Front) ............................................8-79
Light bulb position (Rear) ............................................8-80
Light bulb position (Side) ..............................................8-81
Light bulbs ....................................................................8-78\
Bulb replacement precaution ......................................8-78
Light bulb position (Front) ........................................8-79
Light bulb position (Rear) ..........................................8-80
Light bulb position (Side) ..........................................8-81
Headlamp (HID type) bulb replacement ....................8-81 Headlamp (High/Low beam) bulb replacement..........8-82
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement ....................8-83
Position lamp + DRL bulb replacement ....................8-84
Front fog lamp (Bulb and LED type) bulb replacement ............................................................\
..8-84
Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement ..........................8-85
Tail lamp (inside) bulb replacement ..........................8-86
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ......8-87
Back-up lamp and Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement ..............................................................8-87
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement ................8-88
License plate lamp bulb replacement ........................8-88
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ......8-89
Map lamp bulb replacement ......................................8-89
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement ........................8-89
Room lamp bulb replacement ....................................8-90
Personal lamp bulb replacement ................................8-91
Glove box lamp bulb replacement ..............................8-91
Tailgate room lamp bulb replacement ........................8-92
Lighting........................................................................\
4-117 Battery saver function ..............................................4-118
Parking & Tail light ................................................4-119
Auto light ..................................................................4-119
Headlight position ....................................................4-119
High - beam operation ..............................................4-120
High Beam Assist ....................................................4-121
Turn signals ..............................................................4-123
Front fog light ..........................................................4-123

Index
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Headrest (rear) ............................................................3-14
Armrest (rear) ............................................................3-16
Securing a child restraint seatwith Tether Anchor system ........................................................................\
..3-39
Securing a child restraint withthe LATCH anchors system ............................................................3-38
Service Mode ................................................................4-75
Shift-lock override - Automatic transaxle ....................6-18
Side air bag ....................................................................3-60\
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ........8-89
Sliding the sunroof ........................................................4-50
Smart key ......................................................................4-\
12 Record your key number ............................................4-12
Smart key function ......................................................4-12
Battery replacement ....................................................4-17
Smart key immobilizer system ..................................4-17
Smart key function ........................................................4-12
Smart key immobilizer system ......................................4-17
Smart key precautions....................................................4-16
Smart power liftgate ......................................................4-34
Smooth cornering ..........................................................6-87
Snow tires ......................................................................6-\
90
Spare tire ........................................................................\
7-16 Removing the spare tire ..............................................7-16
Storing the spare tire ..................................................7-16
Changing tires ............................................................7-17
Compact spare tire ......................................................7-21 Special driving conditions ............................................6-86
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................6-86
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................6-86
Smooth cornering ........................................................6-87
Driving at night ..........................................................6-87
Driving in the rain ......................................................6-88
Driving in flooded areas ............................................6-89
Driving off-road ..........................................................6-89
Highway driving ........................................................6-89
Speedometer ..................................................................4-70
SPORT mode (Drive mode integrated control system) ............................................................6-71
SRS Care........................................................................\
3-69
SRS components and functions ....................................3-47
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................7-4
Starting the engine - With a smart key ..........................6-11
Starting the engine - With an ignition key ......................6-7
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-54 Electronic power steering ..........................................4-54
Tilt and telescopic steering ........................................4-55
Heated steering wheel ................................................4-56
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-57
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement..........8-86
Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement ............................8-84
Storage compartment ..................................................4-161 Center console storage ..............................................4-161
Glove box ..................................................................4-161
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-162