2023 KIA SPORTAGE hood release

2 *IF EQUIPPEDSPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEOS & QR CODES Inside Front Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview 03Indicators & Warning Lights 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 05Fuel Economy 05Drive Mode Integrated Control System 06
VEHICLE SETTINGSLCD Instrument Cluster Modes 07Trip Modes / Trip Computer 07Average/Instant Fuel Economy 07User Set tings Mode* 08Service Interval Mode 08Vehicle Set tings* - Infotainment System 09
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)* 10Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) 11Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) 12Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)* 13Safe Exit Warning (SEW)* 13Lane Following Assist (LFA) 14Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 15Highway Driving Assist (HDA)* 16Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* 17Smar t Cruise Control (SCC)* 18Cruise Control (CC) 19 Navigation-based Smar t Cruise Control - (NSCC)* 19Driver At tention Warning (DAW) 20Leading Vehicle Depar ture Aler t (LVDA) 21Rear View Monitor (RVM) 22Surround View Monitor (SVM)* 23Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)* 24
DRIVER’S PANELInstrument Cluster Illumination Control 25Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 25Hill-Star t Assist Control (HAC) 25Power Liftgate Open/Close But ton* 25Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock 26Manual Folding Mirrors* 26Automatic Door Lock/Unlock 26Power Outside Mirrors* 26Heated Outside Mirrors* 26Engine Star t/Stop But ton* 27
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams 28High Beam Assist (HBA) 28Turn Signals & Fog Lights* 29Windshield Wipers & Washers 29Rear Wiper & Washer 29Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel 30Heated Steering Wheel* 30
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMSAudio Controls 31Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 32Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 34Standard Audio System* 35Kia Connect Activation* / Kia Connect Assistance* 36Kia Access App Download 37Kia Access App Features Guide 37Kia Connect with Smar t Navigation* 38
CENTER PANELMultimedia USB Por t, Power Outlets & USB Charger Por t 39 Digital Clock 39Wireless Smar tphone Charging System* 40Automatic Gear Shift with Spor tmatic® Shifting 41
CENTER PANEL (CONTINUED)Automatic Climate Control* 42Manual Climate Control* 43Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)* / Auto Hold* 44Downhill Brake Control 45AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock* 45Seat Warmers* / Ventilated Seats* 46
SEATINGRear Occupant Aler t (ROA) with Door Monitoring
46Power Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 476-Way Manual Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 47Reclining/Folding Rear Seats 48Unfastening Center Seat Belt 48Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 48
OTHER KEY FEATURESSmar t Key with Remote Star t 49Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* 50Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All 50Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator 51Fuel Filler Lid Release 51HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* 52Power Liftgate* 54Smart Power Liftgate* 55Manual Liftgate / Liftgate Release But ton 55Map/Room Lamps 56Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade* 56Sunvisor / Hood Release Lever and Latch 57Tire Mobility Kit 58
SAFETY FEATURESSeat Belts 59Child-Protector Rear Door Lock 59Occupant Detection System (ODS) / Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 59
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Back Cover
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS Inside Back Cover

44*IF EQUIPPEDSPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
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 brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse)
or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (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 OFF
Auto Hold*
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 the gear shift Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood, and liftgate must be closed
The Auto Hold indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a standstill and AUTO HOLD button B 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
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) / Auto Hold Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS:
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
REMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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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
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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
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
•If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
QUICK TIPS
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
AUTO
HOLDOFF
DRIVE MODE
B
HOLD
HOLD"
(Center Console)(Driver ’s Panel)

57†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows Slide the sunvisor out and adjust as needed
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Sunvisor†1 8Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1 Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2 In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch B to the left and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood first to about 12 inches away from being closed Then, press down to securely lock in place
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REMINDERS:
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While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
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Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat sur face, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and set ting the parking brake
•Make sure the hood is securely closed before driving
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•The sunvisor may impair visibilit y if not adjusted properly
•Do not operate the vehicle if the sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
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Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging sunvisor around to or from the front or side windowsB(Located on Driver ’s left knee bolster)