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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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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Kia Access App Download
Go to an app marketplace to download the new Kia Access App Once you download, make sure you register your vehicle and set up an account (refer to Kia Connect Activation, page 36) Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient features on the app
The Kia Access App Features Guide is a helping you utilize the app to its full potential by detailing each feature and how to adjust various settings Below are some of the topics included:
•Remote Commands
•Set Climate
•Schedule Climate
•Schedule Charge
•Schedule Service
•Dealer Settings
•Manage Vehicles and Profiles
Kia Access App Features Guide
2020 SOULMILEAGE722 mi.
355 miEst. RangeDOOR LOCKSREMOTE STARTFind My Car
Kia Access App Screen for illustrative purposes only Actual App screen and functionalit y may var y
For fur ther Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Kia Connect is currently unavailable for model year 2022 and later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information on its availabilit y
•The smar tphone and vehicle need to be connected to a cellular net work with a good wireless signal strength in order to use Kia Connect If these conditions are not met, voice commands may fail or take a long time to execute
•To use Remote Star t or Remote Star t with Climate Control feature, all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
•Activate Remote Star t or Remote Star t with Climate Control feature at least 10 minutes before get ting into the vehicle, which will allow vehicle interior to reach a desired temperature If the driver does not enter the vehicle within the 10 minutes, the Remote Star t will turn off the engine
•The quickest way to obtain accurate vehicle status through the app is by pressing the refresh but ton on the app or refreshing the web page when using the customer web por tal
•In order to preser ve the vehicle bat ter y, Kia Connect will not turn on seven days after the last ignition was on You will need to restar t the vehicle with a key fob in order to use Kia Connect again
QUICK TIPS
Kia Access App Features Guide. Click this dynamic QR code to access the guide Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
Download the Kia Access App by clicking this dynamic QR code Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
QR CODES
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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
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
•
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
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(Center Console)(Driver ’s Panel)