2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV steering

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Steering wheel remote control
AThe system shape and menu arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model
and specifications.
a a Voice Recognition button
•Press to start voice recognition.
• Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone
projection. (The button's operation may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
b b MODE button
•
Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode (radio, media, etc.).
• Press and hold the button to display the function settings screen.
c c Volume lever/button
•Adjust the volume.
•Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except for navigation sound).
•Press the button to pause or resume playback.
d d Move lever
•While listening to the radio, switch between the stations on the preset list. Press
and hold to search for a station.
•While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
e e Call/End Call button
•Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the Bluetooth connection window.
•After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the recent calls list. To redial the last
call number, press and hold the button.
•During a Bluetooth call: Press to end a call.
•When a call comes in: Press to answer the call. To reject the call, press and hold the
button.
f f Custom button
•Runs the user-defined function.
•Press and hold the button to display the function settings screen.

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Turning on/off the system
Turning on the system
1 Turn on the vehicle.
2 When a safety warning message appears, read it and press Confirm.

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To change the display language, press Language.
Turning off the system
To turn off the system while driving, press and hold the Power button on
the panel.
The screen and sound will be turned off.

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To use the system again, press the Power button.

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When a specified period of time elapses after turning off the vehicle, the system
automatically shuts down. When you open the driver's door, the system immediately
shuts down.
ÝWarning
•Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen
and steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from
the safe operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
•Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle.
•When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system contin\
uously, it may
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.

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Disclaimers
•Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain
attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheelmounted
controls while driving.
•Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury and death. The driver's primary responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle
systems which take the driver's eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of
a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the
vehicle.
•SiriusXM®: SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link each require
a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc. If you decide
to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan\
you choose will
automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel.
See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees
and taxes will apply. All fees and programming are subject to change. Not all vehicles
or devices are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Data displays and
individual product availability vary by vehicle hardware. Current information and features
may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. Weather Forecast, Current
Conditions may not be available in all locations. Images above are for representative
purposes only and are not real products. For actual features and images of real
products, consult the vehicle manufacturer. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors
or inaccuracies in the data services or their use in the vehicle. Travel Link Stocks displays
current price and daily delta of around 7,000 actively reported securities traded on the
NYSE
®, NASDAQ® and AMEX®. The service is delayed approximately 20 minutes. SiriusXM
satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years of age in\
the 48 contiguous
USA, DC, and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). SiriusXM Internet Radio service is
available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. ©2020 SiriusXM Radio
Inc.
• Android Auto: Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy
statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android
compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply.
•Navigation: Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating
a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle
operation. Navigation is for information purposes only, and Kia does not make any
warranties about the accuracy of the information.

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Component names and functions
The following describes the part names and controls on the control panel and steering wheel.
Control panel

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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. For more
information, see "Quick Reference Guide" that is separately provided.

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For more information about the infotainment / climate control panel, refer to http://
webmanual.kia.com/SwitchableController/index.html.
POWER button
(POWER/PWR)/
VOLUME knob
(VOLUME/VOL)  Turn on or off the Radio/Media.
Press and hold the button to turn off the screen and
sound.
Turn the knob to adjust the system volume (except for
navigation sound).
MAP button
 Returns to the current location on the map.
While in guidance on the navigation screen, press to
repeat the voice guidance.
NAV button
 Displays the Navigation Menu screen.
Press and hold the button to display the Places screen.
> See "
Searching by keyword."
RADIO button  Turns on the radio.
When the radio is on, press the button repeatedly to
toggle between FM, AM and SiriusXM modes.
Press and hold the button to display the Radio/Media
selection window (if equipped).
MEDIA button
 Runs the connected media.
Press and hold the button to display the Radio/Media
selection window.

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Steering wheel remote control

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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. For more
information, see "Quick Reference Guide" that is separately provided.
Voice Recognition
button
(
)
 Press to start voice recognition.
Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected
smartphone via phone projection. (The button's operation
may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
MODE button
 Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode
(radio, media, etc.).
Press and hold the button to display the function settings
screen.
Volume lever/
button
(+/-)
 Adjust the volume.
Mute button
(
)
 Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except
for navigation sound).
Press the button to pause or resume playback.
Move lever/
button
(
/)
 While listening to the radio, switch between the stations
on the preset list. Press and hold to search for a station.
While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold
to rewind or fast forward (except for the Bluetooth audio
mode).
Option A
Call button
(
)
 Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the
Bluetooth connection window.
After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the
recent calls list. To redial the last call number, press and
hold the button. When a call comes in, press to answer
the call.
During a Bluetooth call: Press to switch to Call Waiting.
Press and hold to switch between the system and
mobile phone.
End Call button
(
)
(if equipped)
 After connection of Bluetooth: When a call comes in,
press to reject the call.
During a Bluetooth call: Press to end a call.

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ÝWarning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the touch screen
and steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from
the safe operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle.
When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system continuously, it may
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.

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Using the touch screen
This system is equipped with a touch-enabled screen. You can use various practices by using
this feature.
ÝWarning
Do not use the touch screen while driving as this will divert your attention away from the safe
operation of the vehicle. You may lose your steering control which could cause an accident
and severe bodily injuries.

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7 When the First Run Setup screen appears, press OK.
Displays the Home screen.
ATo set the detailed user information and operation environment, press Profile
Settings.
Using the phone projection function
When you connect an Android smartphone or iPhone to the vehicle with a USB cable, you can
run and control Apps on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.
ÝWarning
Do not adjust or set up any phone settings while driving. You may lose your steering control
which could cause an accident and severe bodily injuries.