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16 *IF EQUIPPEDSPORTAGE HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
Scheduled Charging (Plug-In Hybrid Only)
Charging time can be set in the Plug-In Hybrid infotainment system, under charge management, or using the Kia Access app.
Charging with the Kia Connect Smartphone App:
The Kia Access app can help you find the nearest charging station and displays charging status and the Scheduled Charging information. On your Smartphone, go to an app store or marketplace to download the Kia Access app.
REMINDER: When Scheduled Charging is set and the charger is plugged in, charging will not begin until the set time & date are met to complete the charging. The green charge indicator, located on top of the dash, will temporar y flash ON/OFF to show that scheduled/reser ve charging is set.
Deactivate Scheduled Charging - Press the Deactivate Scheduled Charging button B OFF U P E J T B C M F U I F T D I F E V M F E D I B S H J O H G F B U V S F X I F O J N N F E J B U F D I B S H J O H J T S F R V J S F E
REMINDERS:
•
For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, refer to section 1 in the Owner ’s Manual
•Scheduled charging may not be available at public chargers
When you press the Deactivate Scheduled Charging but ton* B OFF U I F S F T F S W F E D I B S H J O H T F U U J O H X J M M U F N Q P S B S J M Z E J T B C M F
B O E T U B S U J N N F E J B U F D I B S H J O H N P E F * G Z P V O F F E U P D P N Q M F U F M Z E F B D U J W B U F U I F T D I F E V M F E D I B S H F T F U U J O H
D I B O H F U I F T F U U J O H G S P N U I F J O G P U B J O N F O U T Z T U F N
QUICK TIP
HYBRID/PLUG-IN SYSTEM
OFF
OFF
B
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Scheduled Charging Video
QR CODE
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17*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS.
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode
(Plug-In Hybrid Only)
The Charging Connector can be set to be locked or unlocked while in the charging inlet and charging. To select the locking mode, go to the Vehicle Settings mode in the Infotainment System. Press the Mode button A on the left side of the Steering Wheel or press the SETUP key on the infotainment system or the SETUP button on the screen. Select VEHICLE, then ECO VEHICLE. Select CHARGING CONNECTOR LOCK.
If the charging connector does not disconnect as needed, open the luggage board in the trunk area, remove the storage box and slightly pull the emergency cable to disconnect the charging connector.
For more information, refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual.
To change the Plug-In Hybrid Mode, press the EV/HEV button A (PHEV only); switch between Automatic mode, Electric (EV) mode and Hybrid (HEV) mode each time the button is pressed. The LCD on the Instrument Cluster will display the mode selected:
•Automatic Mode
•EV Electric Mode - Charge Depleting: The high-voltage (hybrid) battery is being used to drive the vehicle.
•HEV Hybrid mode - Charge Sustaining: The high-voltage (hybrid) battery and gasoline engine are being used to drive the vehicle.
Plug-In Hybrid Modes
(Plug-In Hybrid only)
HYBRID/PLUG-IN SYSTEM
OK
MODE
MODE
OKOK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK OK
OK
OK
•If Charging Connector is in lock mode & the doors are unlocked, the charging connector unlocks, but if the charging cable is not disconnected within 10 seconds, the connector will automatically become locked again
•If the charging connector is unlocked but all the doors are locked again, immediately, the connector will automatically lock
•If charging does not work, disconnect the connector and tr y connecting again
QUICK TIPS
A
(Type B shown. Located below gear shift knob)
(Center Console)
EV
HEV
DRIVE MODE
A
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Charging & Connector Video
QR CODE
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Charge a Qi Certifed smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the charging
pad A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the
charging indicator, while the ignition is on
1
Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings* in the Instrument
Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system, select
Convenience then Wireless Charging System
2 All doors must be closed
3 Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad
4 Indicator light B may change to amber once wireless charging begins
5 Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
Wireless Smartphone Charging System*
50 *IF EQUIPPED
CENTER PANEL
SPORTAGE HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
CENTERPANEL
(Wireless tray in front of gear shift knob)
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wireless Smartphone Charging Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS:
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T h e s m a r t p h o n e m u s t b e a c o m p a t i b l e p h o n e w i t h Q I f u n c t i o n av a i l a b l e; S o m e s m a r t p h o n e m o d e l s a r e n o t Q I c e r t i fi e d , w h i c h m ay e f f e c t t h e s p e e d o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e w i r e l e s s c h a r g i n g
•
Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
•
This vehicle is equipped with wireless charging technology which allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging; however, device compatibilit y varies
•
Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
• Charging Performance: Your device’s position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance Other factors that may affect the charging rate include foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
•If driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
•
The indicator light of some manufacturer ’s smar t phones may still be orange after the smar t phone is fully charged This is due to the par ticular characteristic of the smar tphone and not a malfunction of the wireless charging
•Do not place smar t key on the wireless charging pad It may cause smar t key bat ter y discharge
•For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed and the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
•For best results, place smar t-phone on the center of the charging pad
•If wireless charging does not work, move smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber
•Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
QUICK TIPS
12V180WUSB
A
B
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information