2023 KIA SPORTAGE ESP

WELCOME TO THE KIA FAMILY!
Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of comfortable and dependable driving. Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above all — your satisfaction.
USING THIS FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview of the operation and features of your new Kia vehicle.
This Features & Functions Guide and the specific operational and safety information it provides are not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of the vehicle’s occupants, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read the Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information and safety warnings it contains.
While Kia endeavors to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without notice in advance of or after the fact and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.
VIDEOS AND QR CODES
Kia provides a number of video resources to assist you with becoming familiar with the features and functions found in your Kia vehicle. You can access these resources by snapping the QR Codes with your mobile device using the built-in QR Code Reader or a downloaded QR Code Reader App.
After opening the QR Code Reader App on your mobile device, the app will utilize your device’s camera. Center the code in the camera viewing area — with some apps, as soon as the app recognizes the code, it will launch the corresponding video.
With other apps, you will have to snap or “take a picture” of the code. The app will then launch the corresponding video.
For operation specifics, refer to the instructions that come with the QR Code Reader App. You can also view the videos by visiting the following website: www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos

If you’re having trouble scanning codes, check the following:
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The code should be centered and focused in your mobile device’s camera screen
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Consider moving your device closer to or far ther away from the code
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The code should be well lit, without significant shadow
•Avoid scanning from a significant angle
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Confirm that the device’s app suppor ts 2D QR Code scanning
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Tr y another QR Code Reader App; not all apps are created equal

After scanning, you may experience a “connection error ” message or a “connecting” message with no subsequent response. These messages t ypically indicate that your device is having trouble connecting to the Internet
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Your New Kia Important Care Tips Video
QR CODES

As you get to know your new Kia, you can explore this booklet to better
understand how to operate its many features and systems. You can find the
complete Table of Contents on the next two pages, but first, be sure to review
the following to better understand some of your Kia’s most used features:
1 Smart Key with Remote Start* 49
2 Fuel Filler Lid Release 51
3 Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* / Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 47- 4 8
4 Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* 46
5 Reclining/Folding Rear Seats 48
6 Front & Rear Windshield Wipers & Washers 29
7 Smart Cruise Control (SCC)* 18
8 Smart Power Liftgate* 55
9 Normal Maintenance Schedule Back Cover
10 User Settings* – Instrument Cluster 08
11 Vehicle Settings* - Infotainment System 09
12 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 32-33
13 Kia Connect Activation* / Kia Connect Assistance* 36
14 Kia Connect with Smart Navigation* 38
15 Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 34
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GETTING STARTED
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Navigation System Important Tips Video
Your New Kia Important Care Tips Video
Vehicle Cameras Important Tips Video
QR CODES
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
www kia com Consumer Affairs – Roadside Assistance†12: 1-800-333-4KIA (800-333-4542)
Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings

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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Video
QR CODE
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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Smart Cruise Control is designed to maintain a predetermined distance from vehicles detected ahead
by automatically adjusting the driving speed as needed When traffic is detected, the vehicle will slow
down to maintain a set distance behind traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal
With SCC on and activated, the vehicle distance set, and the system detects a vehicle slowing or
stopping, the system can bring the vehicle to a complete stop When the vehicle ahead starts to move
forward, SCC re-engages If the vehicle ahead stops for more than 3 seconds, depress the accelerator
pedal or operate the +, - or switch to start moving the vehicle
To set/adjust SCC speed:
•Press the button A to turn system ON and set speed The CRUISE indicator will illuminate on
the instrument cluster
•Increase speed: Press the [+] switch B up to increase the set vehicle speed
•Decrease speed: Press the [-] switch B down to decrease the set vehicle speed
•The indicator light, set speed and vehicle distance will illuminate on the Instrument Panel screen
To pause or resume SCC operation: Press the pause/resume button B The SCC indicator on the
Instrument Panel will turn OFF
To set the vehicle-to-vehicle distance: Press the Vehicle Distance button
F on the steering wheel The image on the LCD screen E will change
when scrolling through the settings
To turn SCC system OFF: Press the Driving Assist button A
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may var y on actual vehicle
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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(Type B; but tons located on right side of Steering Wheel)
REMINDERS:
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SCC is also canceled when the driver ’s door is opened, gear shift is changed out of D (Drive), EPB is activated and various other conditions See Owner ’s Manual for other conditions
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If SCC is left on, it can be activated inadver tently Keep the system off when not in use to avoid set ting a speed that the driver is not aware of
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When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected in front
The SCC system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving It is the responsibilit y of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)*†4
•If your vehicle speed is bet ween 0-20 mph when you press the Driving Assist A but ton, the set speed will be set to 20 mph
•When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected ahead
QUICK TIPS
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) Video
QR CODE
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
(Type B; but tons located on right side of Steering Wheel)
A Cruise / Driver Assist button : Press to turn the Cruise Control ON/OFF
B + button: Press up to increase cruising speed
- button: Press down to set or decrease cruising speed
Press button B to pause or resume cruise control
A To cancel Cruise Control, do one of the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the Cruise / Driver Assist button
Cruise Control (CC)†1 7
REMINDER: In standard Cruise Control, the driver needs to manually assess the distance from other vehicles as the system will not automatically apply brakes
When engaged, SCC and Cruise Control are supplemental systems and are not substitutes for safe driving Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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•Cruise Control is designed to function at above approximately 20 mph
•Cruise Control will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine star ting
QUICK TIPS
Navigation-based Smart
Cruise Control (NSCC)*†4 , 8
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control can automatically adjust the vehicle speed when it detects a curved road ahead and when it receives road information from the navigation system
To turn on NSCC, go to the Vehicle Settings in the infotainment system, select Driver Assistance, Driving Convenience, Highway Auto Speed Change When SCC is on and operating, the vehicle is driving on limited/controlled access highways and NSCC is turned on, then NSCC is
enabled and the NAV icon D will illuminate white on the Instrument Cluster
When NSCC detects a curve ahead, NSCC activates and reduces the vehicle speed, the NAV icon D will turn green When the vehicle passes the curved road, the vehicle may return to its previously set SCC speed
Autoset (Automatic change of set speed): If the set speed is set to the current speed limit on the highway during NSCC operation, the set speed is changed automatically whenever the speed limit changes
REMINDERS:
•NSCC requires an active navigation subscription
•NSCC is only available on controlled access roads and highways
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information For more set ting information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide NSCC and Cruise Control are supplemental systems and are not substitutes for safe driving It is the responsibilit y of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead
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When finished, pull the lock-release lever A up to lock Steering
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REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time
Heated Steering Wheel*
While the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position, press the Heated Steering Wheel but ton D to turn the steering wheel heater ON/OFF The steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button D is pressed again to deactivate
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
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If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF Press but ton again to turn ON
QUICK TIPIt may be helpful to pull/push bot tom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance prior to adjusting the angle
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
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INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT

SYSTEMS
AndroidAuto™†3/AppleCarPlay®†3Setup
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, and death. The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Android Auto™compatible smartphone setup – D o w n l o a d t h e A n d r o i d A u t o™ app from the Google Play™ Store†1 0. Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the onscreen instructions to complete setup on the mobile device.
WirelessConnectionsetupforAndroidAuto™&AppleCarPlay®(Standard Audio System):
1. Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
2. Press DEVICE CONNECTION SETTINGS
3. Press PHONE PROJECTION, then ADD NEW
CableConnectionsetupforAndroidAuto™(StandardAudioSystem&KiaConnectwithSmartNavigation):
1. Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
2. Press DEVICE CONNECTION, select Android Auto™ and then select ENABLE ANDROID AUTO. Review all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone, and, if you agree, accept them in order to use 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
CableConnectionsetupforAppleCarPlay®(KiaConnectwithSmartNavigationonly):
1. Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone®†1 1 with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your iPhone®†1 1
2. Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
3. Press DEVICE CONNECTION on the screen and select Apple CarPlay®
4. Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY. Review all
terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone, and, if you agree, accept them in order to use Apple CarPlay®
5. From the audio head unit home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button, where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
REMINDERS: 
•Android Auto™ compatibilit y requirements for connection:
-Kia Connect with Smar t Navigation (USB cable connection only): OS Android™ 5.0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s)
-Standard Audio System-Value (USB cable & wireless connection):
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USB cable connection - OS Android™ 5.0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s)
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Wireless connection - OS Android™ 9.0 or higher with data plan for applicable feature(s)
•Apple CarPlay® compatibilit y requirements for connection:
-Kia Connect with Smar t Navigation (USB cable connection only): iOS soft ware 8.0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s)
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Standard Audio System-Value (Wireless connection only): iOS soft ware 10.0 and higher with data plan for applicable feature(s)
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It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release
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Wireless Android Auto™ system only works for cer tain Android models. Use the manufacturer ’s USB cable when wireless feature is not available
Refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information.
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
WirelessAppleCarPlay&AndroidAutoVideo
QRCODE
•If Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® randomly disconnects:
– Ensure the USB cable is cer tified by the phone manufacture for both power and data
– Clean the phone’s por t, which the USB cable connects to, as instructed by the phone’s manufacturer
– The Phone should not be disturbed while driving as this can cause a disconnection at the phone’s USB por t
– Visit the phone manufacturer ’s website for Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® app concerns
QUICKTIPS

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INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT

SYSTEMS
Press briefly to do the following:•FM/AMmode: Play the previous/next frequency•MEDIAmode: Change the track, file or titlePress and hold to the do the following (over 0.8 seconds):•FM/AMmode:Move quickly through all of the frequencies. When released, the system seeks the next available frequency•MEDIAmode:Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)Press to Power ON/OFF. Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select MEDIA modes
Press to select FM/AM modes
Press to go to Custom (Set) Menu
In Radio/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/channels/tracks/songs/files. Press the knob to receive the selected channel/track/song/file
StandardAudioSystem*— FM/AM/Media (USB, Bluetooth® Audio)*
SoundSettings– To adjust the sound settings:
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Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit or the onscreen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
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Select the onscreen SOUND button
3. Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Tone, Priority, Advanced)
4. Using the touchscreen, press arrows to adjust the settings
SiriusXM®SmartFavorites– In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first ten favorites, and during song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the
beginning of the song or program. Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast.
RadioPresets-To Save a Preset, press and hold the desired slot. This saves the current station in the selected slot.
CustomKeyH – To program the Custom Key, press the SETUP button, then press the Custom Key H
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Softwareupdates- To keep your software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at https://update.kia.com. Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge.
REMINDERS: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 fur ther audio system operation, refer to pages 31-38. For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injur y and death. The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
StandardAudioSystemVideo
StandardAudioSystemUpdatesVideo
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•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
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When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc.), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to. For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
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When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume. If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
•When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the device’s navigation system may also be available
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A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
•Prolonged use of the audio control unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y
QUICKTIPS
SETUP
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(But tons on overhead lamp console*)
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REMINDER: These but tons may be located in the rear view mirror or the overhead console.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
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For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide. On cer tain models, Kia Connect Assistance but tons are located on the Rear view Mirror.
KiaConnectActivation*†1
Follow these steps to activate your Kia Connect system:
1. Enter the activation screen on your vehicle’s head unit:
a. Press SETUP key
b. Press Kia Connect icon
c. Press Activate Kia Connect
2. Read and agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press SUBMIT
3.
Enter number or email address to receive a verification code, then press SUBMIT
4.
Follow these steps to receive your verification code using your phone SMS or email:
a. Check your phone SMS or email for verification code
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Open the link in your SMS or email. A page will open requesting that you create your account
N o t e :If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the email or phone number as your login ID, you will need to provide your password prior to receiving the verification code
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Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, an account password, and click CREATE ACCOUNT. A page will open displaying your verification code
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Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
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Go back to the page with your verification code and press “I have entered my verification code.” A link will be provided to download the Kia Access app from your app store. After installing the app, log in and enjoy
For fur ther Kia Connect information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide. For other audio system information, refer to pages 31-38.
Kia Connect is currently unavailable for model year 2022 and later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts. See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners.kia.com for more information on its availability.
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, and death. The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Virtual Assistant A – Press to connect to a virtual
assistant to hear information about the Kia Connect
features
KiaConnect B – Connect to the Kia Connect
Call Center
RoadsideAssist C – Press to connect to a Roadside
Assistant where you can request vehicle towing services
KiaConnectAssistance*†1
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
KiaConnectActivationVideo
KiaConnect&KiaAccessAppVideo
KiaConnectAssistanceVideo
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REMINDER: This vehicle is equipped with over-the-air system updates. Or you download map updates for the navigation system. Go to update.kia.com. Check for updates that are generally available t wice a year.