2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV light

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
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Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
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DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
Auto Door Lock will engage when gear is moved out of
P (Park) and Unlock when moved into P Refer to the User
Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to
turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
But ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle model Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
REMINDERS:
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When pressed C, the rear passengers cannot operate the window controls
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When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons or pets in the rear seats
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While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
•If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
•If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
QUICK TIPS
Press but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function
QUICK TIP
(Controls located on driver ’s door)

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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
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
Steering Wheel Controls Video
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSOFFOFFAUTO
AUTO
OFFOFFAUTO
AUTO
Windshield Wipers & Washers
Front Wiper & Washer
To operate front wipers and washers:
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press INT switch B up/down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
Rear Wiper & Washer
To operate rear wipers and washers:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push lever to spray and wipe
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MIST: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
I N T: Intermittent Wipe
LO: Slow Wiper Speed
HI: High Wiper Speed
HI: Continuous wipe
LO: Slow wipe
OFF: Wiper off
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing 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 the User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster and select Lights, then One-Touch Turn Signal
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
One-Touch Lane Change
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wipers and Wiper Stalk Video
Lifting Wipers / Wiper Service Mode Video
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BREMINDER: Headlights must be ON for fog light operation
LO and HI sets wiper speed No intermit tent wipe function is available on rear wipers
QUICK TIP
• Moving switch B to HI increases intermit tent wipe frequency and wipe speed Moving switch B to LO decreases frequency of wipes
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Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
QUICK TIPS
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate One-Touch Lane Change Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A up/down to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF

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(Por ts on panel in front of gear shift knob)
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
Power Outlets A: Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max)
power outlet
Multimedia USB Port B: Use Multimedia USB port to connect USB audio devices and smartphones
USB-C Charger Port C: Devices can be recharged using a USB-C cable The Engine Start/Stop button needs to in the
ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB-C Charger Port
Digital Clock
Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit, then select General Press the onscreen Date/Time button
to enter the clock settings Then use the onscreen buttons to navigate through setup and return to exit
Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port
For more information on the Aux/USB Por ts and Power Outlets, refer to section 5 in the Owner's Manual
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
REMINDERS:
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Using the power outlets and the USB por ts for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) could cause the bat ter y to discharge
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Kia recommends that you only use USB cables made by your device’s manufacturer Third-par t y USB cables may cause damage to your device
•When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Set tings screen
•To access manual date and time set ting, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Set tings (Kia Connect with Smar t Navigation*)
QUICK TIPS
•The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
•The Multimedia USB data por t is located next to the Power Outlets The USB Charger Por t does not suppor t data transfer
•The Multimedia USB Por t in the center panel charges slower than the USB Charger Por ts throughout the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
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ABCRefer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port Video
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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*
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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
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REMINDERS:
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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This vehicle is equipped with wireless charging technology which allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging; however, device compatibilit y varies
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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
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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
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information

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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)*
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) / Auto Hold Video
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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
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEYFEATURES
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Fuel Filler DoorFuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)To open the Fuel Filler Door:
1a
Hybrid - With the vehicle off and driver ’s door unlocked,
press the right center edge of the Fuel Filler door A
1b
Plug-In Hybrid - With the vehicle off, press the Fuel Filler
door unlock button on the Driver ’s Panel B Press the right
center edge of the Fuel Filler door
2 Pull the Fuel Filler door out to fully open
To open the Fuel Cap, turn it counterclockwise C
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Indicator from illuminating
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Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid Video
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Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Door when fueling D
QUICK TIP
REMINDERS:
•To lock fuel filler door:
-Press the lock but ton on your smar t key
-Press the Central Door lock but ton on armrest trim of driver ’s door
-All doors and fuel filler door will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph
REMINDERS:
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To open the fuel door, press the right edge of the fuel door
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It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click, and then when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks back
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(But ton located to the left of Steering Wheel)