2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV brake

34†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDSPORTAGE HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
Power Liftgate Open/Close Button*
Open: Press and hold briefly the A button for
approximately one second to open the liftgate
Close: Press and hold the A button until liftgate is
completely closed If the button A is released while closing,
the power liftgate will stop and a warning chime will sound
(But ton located to the left of Steering Wheel)
REMINDER: This control does not adjust brightness on the infotainment system screens Use the display set tings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(But tons located on left of Steering Wheel)
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle star tup When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible
Press and hold the ESC button B turn ESC OFF/ON
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
With parking lights/headlights ON, press switch A (+) or (-) to
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination
Instrument Cluster Illumination Control
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†6
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward by keeping the brakes momentarily engaged even after you depress the accelerator
The HAC automatically activates during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
HOLD
HOLD
HOLD
HOLD
AB
A
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Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
QR CODE

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DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Engine Start/Stop Button*†6
To start the engine:
1 Depress the brake pedal
2
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while the gear shift is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
To turn the engine OFF, press the Engine Start/Stop button
To use the Engine Start/Stop button, you must have the Smart Key fob on your person or inside the vehicle
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Start/Stop Button Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS:
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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If Smar t Key fob bat ter y is dead, with the lock but ton facing the Engine Star t/Stop but ton, hold the fob up against the Engine Star t/Stop but ton and press and hold until the engine star ts
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Do not turn the vehicle off by pushing the Star t/Stop but ton while the vehicle is in motion If the vehicle has been turned off the power brake and power steering system cannot operate
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With the vehicle off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more dif ficult to control
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position of the Engine Star t/Stop but ton
-When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton once
On position
-When already in the ACC position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton again
-When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton t wice
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position for extended periods of time without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s bat ter y
QUICK TIPS
(But ton located above gear shift)
(Center Console)
ENGINESTART
STOP

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
SPORTAGE HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Headlight ON position
Parking light position
AUTOAuto Light* / DRL / HBA
OFFLights OFF
OFFOFFAUTO
AUTO
OFFOFFAUTO
AUTO
Headlights & High BeamsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)
To operate:
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash 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
High Beam Assist is designed to
automatically adjust 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:
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HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and the low beams will be on continuously
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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 day time
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
Steering Wheel Controls Video
QR CODE

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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
Rotary Dial Shifter†2
P: Park - Press to place in Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Rotary Dial ShifterVideo
QR CODE
REMINDERS:
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When in P (Park), if the brake pedal is not pressed while shifting, the transmission does not shift
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If going through a car wash, remind the at tendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running Also, disable the power liftgate lid control, turn off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
•Press brake pedal and depress release but ton to move gear shift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
•Manual mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
QUICK TIPS
P
(Steering Wheel)
(Center Console)
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is in the Drive (D) position
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter A once to shift up or down one gear
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
To change back to automatic shift mode, pull and hold the [+] paddle shifter for at least one second
Automatic shift mode also activates when gently pressing the accelerator for more than approximately six seconds, or when the vehicle speed is slower than 2mph
AA
For illustrative purposes only Your actual steering wheel and/or paddle shifters may var y

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CENTER PANEL
SPORTAGE HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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 (trunk) 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)*
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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
QUICK TIPS
Refer to page 5 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
AUTO
HOLDOFF
DRIVE MODE
B
HOLD
HOLD"
(Center Console)(Driver ’s Panel)

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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
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All Wheel Drive System and AWD Lock Video
QR CODEDownhill Brake Control (DBC)†5AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock*
DBC helps drivers maneuver down steep hills by automatically applying braking inputs, allowing drivers to concentrate on steering
Press button A to turn DBC ON/OFF When on, the DBC indicator will illuminate
When you select AWD LOCK mode (indicator is illuminated) by pressing the AWD LOCK button B, the AWD LOCK mode increases the drive power when driving on wet pavement, snow-covered roads and/or on unpaved roads
•This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, driving on unpaved roads, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc , to improve traction
•This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds above 38 mph and
is shifted to AWD AUTO mode at speeds above 38 mph If the vehicle decelerates to speeds below approximately 38 mph, however, the transfer mode is shifted into AWD LOCK mode again
When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the front wheels This shock is not a mechanical failure
The DBC system is a supplemental system and does not replace the need for the driver to apply the brakes Pay at tention to road and traf fic conditions and be prepared to depress the brakes
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDER: DBC defaults to OFF when ignition is cycled
•When on, DBC will turn OFF when vehicle speed is over 38 mph
•If the indicator illuminates red, the DBC system may have malfunctioned Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
QUICK TIPS
AUTO
HOLDEV
HEV
DRIVE MODE(Center Console)A
B
The AWD system is a supplemental system only It is the driver ’s responsibilit y to drive carefully depending on road and traf fic conditions
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEYFEATURES
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows Slide the sunvisor out and adjust as needed
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 7 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Sunvisor†1 7Hood 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
A
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 windows
B
(Located on Driver ’s left knee bolster)
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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