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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†6
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:
•
ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle start-up When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
•
The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*†5
AC
B
Lane Departure Warning Video
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With the Engine Start /Stop button in the ON position, press the LDW
button C to turn system ON The instrument cluster indicator
will illuminate white It will remain white when vehicle is traveling less
than 40 mph and the system does not detect the lane markers When
system detects the lane markers, the LDW icon will illuminate green
If the LDW detects that you are moving 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 40 mph
• The LDW system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in
and the vehicle is not between the lane markers
If the LDW button is ON and ignition is cycled, the system will turn
ON again If the LDW button is OFF, the system remains OFF
REMINDER: LDW will not issue a warning if the turn signal or hazard lights are activated
Lane Departur e
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LDW may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane.
(Buttons located on left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Cluster Control
With parking lights/headlights ON, toggle switch A up (+) or down (-) to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel illumination
REMINDER: The Instrument Cluster Control does not adjust brightness on the audio/navigation system* screens; see the display settings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen
When the LDW sensor does not detect the the indicator will not illuminate
When the LDW sensor detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane the vehicle’s traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
When the LDW sensor detects the lane traveling in, both indicators 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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Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist (FCA)*†5 / Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)*†5
The FCA s designed to alert the driver if it detects
the vehicle approaching another vehicle in front that
is slowing down, braking or stopped A warning
message will appear on the LCD screen and a chime
will sound The FCA /FCW will become active when
the vehicle is traveling more than 5 mph
Select alert settings (Early, Normal, Late) in the User
Settings in the instrument cluster LCD display To
turn the FCW/FCA off, go to User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes
REMINDERS:
•
The FCW/FCA will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previous setting is off
•The FCW will not operate when the vehicle is traveling more than approximately 50 mph
•
If the FCA is operating and the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off, the FCA system is automatically turned off
•When FCA system is off, the FCA warning indicator is on in the Instrument Cluster
The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)* / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* are not substitutes for safe and proper driving.
Always drive safely and use caution. FCA may not always alert the driver when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Video
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QR CODEHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†6
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
Press the A button for approximately one second to open
the liftgate
A
(Buttons located on left of Steering Wheel)
•
•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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Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved in to or out of the
P (Park) position Refer to the User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on
how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
D Press the L or R buttons to select the mirror to adjust
E Press button arrows left /right or up/down to adjust mirror position
F Toggle button left /right to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors
Toggle button to center to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:
• Smart Key* lock /unlock buttons are pressed
• Outside door handle button is pressed
• Driver approaches the vehicle with the Smart Key*
REMINDERS:
•
When mirror button F is in the center, press the Lock button on the Smart Key to automatically fold the mirrors
•To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position
Heated Outside Mirrors*
Use mirrors heaters to defrost / defog mirrors Mirror heaters are activated when
Rear Defroster is turned on
A
B
C
E
D
F
•
Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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Button configuration may vary depending on vehicle model.
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s Window Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Lock /Unlock All Doors (also unlocks Fuel Door)
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, the rear passengers cannot operate the window controls
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
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
Low Beam Assist (LBA) (Dynamic
Bending Light)*
The LBA is designed to help improve
visibility during nighttime driving by aiming
the low beam headlights in the direction
the vehicle is moving LBA controls the
aiming direction based on steering angle
and speed
When the light switch is in the AUTO Light
position, the LBA will activate
REMINDER: When the LBA indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the LBA is not working properly See an 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 detected 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 and the low beams will be on continuously
• When the LBA indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the LBA is not working properly See an authorized Kia dealer for service
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTOAuto Light* / AFLS* / HBA*
DRLOFFDaytime Running Lights OFF
Low Beam Assist Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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AUTO
OF F
DRL
OFF
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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Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle
at 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 Auto Hold can be turned
On/Off using the AUTO HOLD button B on
the center panel below gear shift Before
Auto Hold will operate, the driver’s door,
engine hood and liftgate must be closed,
and the driver’s seat belt must be fastened
The AUTO HOLD indicator on the
Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a
standstill, and AUTO HOLD button B is
pressed ON, the indicator will illuminate
white While driving the vehicle (vehicle is
not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator
will remain white
Green: Engaged - When coming to a complete stop by depressing the
brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green
Off (not illuminated) - The indicator will turn Off when the AUTO
HOLD button B is manually pressed Off
or when the EPB is manually turned On
Yellow: Malfunction - When the
indicator is illuminated yellow, there
may be a system malfunction Take
your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators. (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
•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB •If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application •Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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B
Electric Parking Brake Video
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QR CODEAuto Hold*
REMINDERS:
•
EPB will not release unless the hood, liftgate 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
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REMINDERS:
•All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
•The Smart Power Liftgate feature will not operate when:
- The doors are recently closed and locked, and the Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles- A door is not locked or closed- The Smart Key is in the vehicle
•
Press any button on the Smart Key fob during the Detect and Alert stage to deactivate the Smart Power Liftgate function
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• During the Smart Power Liftgate alert, the Smart Power Liftgate can be deactivated with the Smart Key by pressing any button on the key fob
• The open height can be adjusted For information on how to set open height, see your owner's manual
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HOLD
C
Liftgate Release Button
(for manual liftgate)
Smart Power Liftgate*†1 4
Located underneath the rear liftgate hatch With
liftgate unlocked, press the Liftgate Release Button A and pull the liftgate up by the handle to open
• The liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release Button
• The liftgate unlocks automatically, and can then be opened, when the Smart Key fob* is within close proximity to the vehicle
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HOLD
(Liftgate release button)
A
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are near
the back of the vehicle, within close proximity, the hazard
lights will blink and a chime will sound for about 3 seconds
as an alert that the Smart Power Liftgate is about to open
Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional
times before opening the Smart Power Liftgate
The Smart Power Liftgate
feature is off by default To
enable the Smart Power
Liftgate, go to User Settings
in the LCD Instrument
Cluster modes