2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV brake light

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEOS & QR CODES Inside Front Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview 03Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Star tup 03Indicators & Warning Lights 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 05Fuel Economy / Tips for Economical Driving 05Drive Mode Integrated Control System 06
VEHICLE SETTINGSLCD Instrument Cluster Modes 07Trip Modes / Trip Computer 07Average/Instant Fuel Economy 07User Set tings* - Instrument Cluster 08Service Interval Mode 09Vehicle Set tings* - Infotainment System 10
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEMPlug-In Hybrid Display* 11Charging Your EV 12Energy Flow - Instrument Cluster LCD 14Scheduled Charging* (Plug-In Hybrid only) 16Plug-In Hybrid Modes (Plug-In Hybrid only) 17Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode 17
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)* 18Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) 19Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) 20Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)* 21Safe Exit Warning (SEW)* 21Lane Following Assist (LFA) 22Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 23Highway Driving Assist (HDA)* 24Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* 25Smar t Cruise Control (SCC)* 26Cruise Control (CC) 27 Navigation-based Smar t Cruise Control - (NSCC)* 27Driver At tention Warning (DAW) 28Leading Vehicle Depar ture Aler t (LVDA) 29Remote Smar t Parking Assist (RSPA)* 30
ADAS (CONTINUED)Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISL A)* 30Rear View Monitor (RVM) 31Surround View Monitor (SVM)* 32Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)* 33
DRIVER’S PANELInstrument Cluster Illumination Control 34Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 34Power Liftgate Open/Close But ton* 34Hill-Star t Assist Control (HAC) 34Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock 35Automatic Door Lock/Unlock 35Power Outside Mirrors* 36Heated Outside Mirrors 36Manual Folding Mirrors* 36Engine Star t/Stop But ton* 37
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams 38High Beam Assist (HBA) 38Turn Signals & Fog Lights* 39Windshield Wipers & Washers 39Rear Wiper & Washer 39Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel 40Heated Steering Wheel* 40
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMSAudio Controls 41Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 42Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 44Standard Audio System* 45Kia Connect Activation* / Kia Connect Assistance* 46Kia Access App Download 47Kia Access App Features Guide 47Kia Connect with Smar t Navigation* 48
CENTER PANELMultimedia USB Por t, Power Outlets & USB Charger Por t 49 Digital Clock 49Wireless Smar tphone Charging System* 50Rotary Dial Shifter Knob 51
CENTER PANEL (CONTINUED)Paddle Shifters 51Automatic Climate Control* 52Manual Climate Control* 53Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)* / Auto Hold* 54Downhill Brake Control 55AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock* 55Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* 56
SEATINGPower Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 57Driver Position Memory System* 576-Way Manual Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 58Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 58Rear Occupant Aler t (ROA) with Door Monitoring 59Reclining/Folding Rear Seats 60Unfastening Center Seat Belt 60
OTHER KEY FEATURESSmar t Key with Remote Star t / Remote Smar t Parking Assist (RSPA)* 61Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* 62Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All 62Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator 63Fuel Filler Lid Release 63HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* 64Power Liftgate* 66Smart Power Liftgate* 67Manual Liftgate / Liftgate Release But ton 67Map/Room Lamps 68Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade* 68Sunvisor 69Hood Release Lever and Latch 69Tire Mobility Kit 70
SAFETY FEATURESSeat Belts 71Child-Protector Rear Door Lock 71Occupant Detection System (ODS) / Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 71
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS Inside Back Cover
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Back Cover

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HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
REMINDER: When the charging connector is connected and the scheduled charging is in standby mode, the charging indicator is turned off and the scheduled charge release but ton indicator is turned on The scheduled charge release but ton indicator will turn off after 3 minutes (refer to page 16 for more information on Schedule Charging)
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Charging Your EV (Continued)
To charge the Plug-In Hybrid vehicle using an AC charger:
1 Ensure scheduled charging is not set on the infotainment system or the Kia Access App
2 Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
3 Turn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off the vehicle
4 Open the charging door G by pressing the the rear center edge of charging door (Ensure doors are unlocked)
5 Remove any dust or water on the charging connector and charging inlet H
6 Remove the charging inlet cover I
7 Hold the charging connector handle J and connect it to the vehicle’s charging inlet H by pushing the connector until you hear a clicking sound
8 Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light is illuminated near the charging inlet, indicating the vehicle is charging)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator K near the charging inlet (bottom indicator) The charging indicator will blink yellow when charging, and the charge is from 0-65% The charging indicator will blink green when charging and the charge is from 65-100% The indicator will turn off within 5 seconds when charging is completed When indicator is blinking red, there’s an error while trying to charge
HYBRID/PLUG-IN SYSTEM
The images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
For more information, refer to section 1 in the Owner ’s Manual

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HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
Hybrid/Plug-In’s instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following Hybrid/Plug-In system modes to inform the driver of its status To change modes, go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster modes
Power Reserve - While the engine powers the vehicle, it is also recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery Engine Brake/Regeneration - The regenerative braking system is recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery
Vehicle Stop - The vehicle’s Hybrid/Plug-In system is standing by Engine Generation/Regeneration - The engine and the regenerative braking system are both recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery
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Energy Flow - Instrument Cluster LCD (continued)
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations For more information on the instrument cluster, please refer to section 1 in the Owner ’s Manual
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD
HYBRID/PLUG-IN SYSTEM

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Smart Cruise Control with Overtaking Acceleration Assist Video
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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 B switch to start moving the vehicle
To set/adjust SCC speed:
•Press the button A to turn system ON and set speed The 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 Infotainment System on the right of 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 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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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 enabled, 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)*†3
•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
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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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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Headlight ON position
Parking light position
AUTOAuto Light* / DRL / HBA
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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
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CENTER PANEL
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood first to about 12 inches away from being closed Then, press down to securely lock in place