2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Using the Valet mode (if equipped)
Use the Valet mode to protect your personal information and view the vehicle information.
Valet mode protects your personal information by disabling control using the screen or
buttons. Vehicle information created during valet mode can be viewed from the Kia Connect
App.
The following vehicle-related data can be viewed from the Kia Connect App.
Valet mode start time
Engine off time
Driving distance/hours and maximum vehicle speed after valet mode activa\
tion

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To use Valet mode, make sure you install the Kia Connect App on your smartphone and
sign up for the Kia Connect Service. Use either Google Play Store or App Store (depending
on your smartphone model) to download and install the Kia Connect App and sign up for
the Kia Connect Service.
> See "Subscribing to the service."
1 On the All Menus screen, press Valet Mode.

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To access the online user's manual on the Valet Mode screen, press >
User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
2 Enter a password to turn on the valet mode.
Your personal information is protected, as control using the screen or buttons is disabled.

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To turn off valet mode, enter the password you set when turning on the mode.

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It is not possible to turn off Valet mode if you enter your password incorrectly five
times in succession. If this occurs and you want to turn off Valet mode, use the
Kia Connect App to reset your Valet mode password. Alternatively, contact the Kia
Connect Center (844-886-9411) for assistance.

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Using the Hybrid menu (HEV only)
You can see the fuel economy and energy flows of the vehicle.
On the All Menus screen, press Hybrid.
Hybrid screen (HEV only)
The Hybrid screen provides the following features and information:
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the average fuel economy and electric motor usage of the vehicle. > See "Viewing
the fuel economy information (HEV only)."
c c Can see the energy flows for each component while driving. > See " Viewing the energy flow
(HEV only)."
d d The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options
may differ.
Hybrid

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Viewing the fuel economy information (HEV only)
You can see the fuel economy of the vehicle.
On the Hybrid screen, press Fuel Economy.
Fuel economy information screen
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b
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the graphs for hybrid fuel economy and electric motor usage.
c c Can see the average fuel economy of the vehicle.
d d Can initialize all fuel economy graphs.
e e The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The graphs are updated every 2.5 minutes. When you stop the vehicle, the graphs are
initialized.

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The average fuel economy is the average fuel economy accumulated after fueling.
Accordingly, even when the graph is initialized, the information is maintained.

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Viewing the energy flow (HEV only)
You can see the energy flows of the vehicle.
On the Hybrid screen, press Energy Flow.
Energy flows screen
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b
d
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the driving status of the vehicle.
c c Can see the energy flows among the engine, motor, and battery.
d d The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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[In case of starting the vehicle
Energy flows
Description
Starting with the motor power
[In case of driving
Energy flows
Description
Driving with the engine and motor
Driving with the engine power
Driving with the motor power
Driving and charging with the engine
power
Driving with the motor power and charging
with the engine power

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[In case of braking
Energy flows
Description
Charging with both the deceleration energy
for braking and the power of engine
Charging with the deceleration energy for
braking
Braking the vehicle by decreasing the
power of engine and charging with its
deceleration energy
Braking the vehicle by decreasing the
power of engine
[In case of idling
Energy flows
Description
No power transfer in standby mode
Charging with the engine power in standby
mode

Radio
Turning on the radio
Listening to HD Radio™
Listening to SiriusXM™ radio
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Turning on the radio
You can scan radio channels by using various options. Save your favorite channels to the
presets list.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Radio.
On the control panel, press the [
RADIO] button.

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When multiple media are connected, press the [ RADIO] or [MEDIA] button once more
and then press the desired media source from the Radio/Media selection window (if
equipped).
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Type2

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The displayed screen or menu items may differ, depending on the vehicle model
and features. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.