key KIA SPORTAGE 2015 Features and Functions Guide

ESSENTIAL FEATURESVIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . .05
Trip Computer* / Tripmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Instant Fuel Consumption Mode* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Active ECO System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
DRIVER’S PANEL
Back-Up Warning System (Rear Parking Assist System)* . 08
Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
H

ill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Power Windows, Window Lock &
Central Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Automatic Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power-Folding Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Engine Start/Stop Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Headlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turn Signals & Fog Lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
B

luetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AUDIO SYSTEM
Standard Audio System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Navigation System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CENTER PANEL

Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic Climate Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
M

anual Climate Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic Gear Shift / Sportmatic
® Shifting . . . . . . 23
4WD Transfer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
SE ATING
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Reclining/Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Front Active Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Smart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Double-Turn Lock / Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
F

uel Cap / Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
HomeLink
® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* . . . . . . . . .30
Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Panoramic Sunroof Operation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear Hatch Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Back-Up Warning System (Rear Parking Assist System)* . . 34
Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Fuel Door Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
S

AFETY FEATURES
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Seat Belt Retractor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page)
MAINTENANCE (See Back Cover)
Active ECO System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
07
Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Audio System — Standard* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Audio System — UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . 18
Audio System — Navigation System* . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Front Active Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Reclining/Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 05
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SPORTAGE FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE *IF EQUIPPED
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.

11ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
DRIVER'S PANEL
Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine:
1. Depress the brake pedal
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while in Park or Neutral
To turn the engine OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob
on your person or inside the vehicle.
REMINDERS:

 In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off
and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds
or 3 times successively within 3 seconds

 If Smart Key fob battery is dead, with the lock button facing the ENGINE START/STOP button,
hold the fob up against the ENGINE START/STOP button and press


Engine Start/Stop Button
and Smart Key Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website .
Refer to page 2 for more
information .
www.KuTechVideos.com/sl13/2015
QR CODE


To use electrical accessories:
ACC position

When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (Orange light A)
On position

When already in the ACC position (Orange light A) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again
(Green light B)
When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (Green light B)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position for extended periods of time without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
QUICK TIPS
AB

15
Voice Recognition and Phone
Contact Tips
The Kia Voice Recognition System may
have difficulty understanding some
accents or uncommon names
W
hen
using Voice Recognition to place a call,
speak in a moderate tone, with clear
pronunciation

H

elp your Bluetooth
® Wireless
Technology Voice Recognition
performance by making a few simple
changes to your phone contacts:
• U

se full names vs

short or single-
syllable names (“John Smith” vs



“Dad," “Smith Residence” vs



“Home”)
• A

void using special characters or
hyphens (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc

)
•A

void using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs

“ICE”)
•S

pell words completely, no abbreviations (“Doctor Goodman” vs


“Dr
G

oodman”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s user’s
guide or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide


How to Place a Call
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before
speaking the command

T

here are two options for placing a call:
Standard Audio System
• O

ption 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button
D (system will prompt you
through call process)
• O

ption 2: Press the Talk button
C (system will BEEP to indicate it is ready
for call placement)


Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
UVO eServices System
• O

ption 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button
D (displays the phone screen
with number keypad)
• O

ption 2: Press the Talk button
C Then say the command “Call {name}” or
“D
ial {number}”
Navigation System
• O

ption 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button
D (displays the phone screen
with number keypad)
• O

ption 2: Press the Talk button
C Then say the command "Call Name" or
"
Dial Number", followed by phone book name or number


Voice Recognition Tips
Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website

R

efer to page 2 for more
information

www.KuTechVideos.com/sl13/2015
QR CODE


During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone
for phone book download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth
® connection
requests

QUICK TIPS


Contacts Sync Tips
•If Contact Sync is set to ON, contacts stored in your phone will download
each time your phone is connected There may be a delay before the
system is available to place a call
•If Contact Sync is set to OFF, your phone contacts will download only at
the initial pairing This allows you to make calls without waiting for your
phone contact list to download
QUICK TIPS
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE20*IF EQUIPPED
\fENTER PANEL
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets
Digital \flock
Standard Audio System Clock Setup:
1. With Radio off, press and hold SETUP button
A
2. Rotate knob B to select Clock mode, then press to enter
3. Rotate knob
B to adjust Hour, then press to enter
4. Rotate knob
B to adjust Minute, then press to enter
UVO eServices System Clock Setup:
Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock setting screen. Then use the
on-screen buttons to navigate through setup.
Navigation System Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP key, then the CLOCK button to display the Clock setting
screen . Then use the on-screen buttons to navigate through setup.


USB Port Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website .
Refer to page 2 for more
information .
www.KuTechVideos.com/sl13/2015
QR CODE


The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position. QUICK TIPS
SEEK
TRACK BACK MUTE
RPT RDM
RADIO
MEDIA
PHONE
POWERPUSHENTERVOLTUNE
FILE
SCAN
DISP
SETUPCLOCK
MENU
SEEK
TRACKCAT
FOLDER
(Standard audio system shown)
A
B

SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE28*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door. Press twice in 4 seconds to
unlock All Doors and Rear Hatch
C Press and hold to unlock Rear Hatch and manually open
REMINDER: The Rear Hatch unlocks when the Smart Key is within close proximity of the vehicle.
D Press and hold for more than a half-second for Panic Alarm. To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key (Button on reverse side of fob)
REMINDERS:

 If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to
the ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine

Remote button conguration may vary depending on vehicle options
Smart Key*
HOLD
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:

 Press button once to unlock Driver’s Door

 Press again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors

 Press again to lock All Doors
Mechanical Key
G:

 Use to unlock /lock Driver’s Door

 Use to turn Child Safety Locks (page 35)

 Use to lock glove box
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual. REMINDER: Remote button
conguration may vary depending
on vehicle options.


Engine Start/Stop Button
& Smart Key Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website
.
Refer to page 2 for more
information .
www.KuTechVideos.com/sl13/2015
QR CODE


The Smart Key’s signal
can be blocked by the
normal operation of a cell
or smartphone . To help
prevent this, store each
device separately . QUICK TIPS
A
B
C
D
E
G
F

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Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•T

urn clockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•T

urn counterclockwise once to Lock All Doors
Lock Unlock
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check
Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent
Malfunction Indicator
from
illuminating

REMINDER: The Fuel Door Release Lever is
located on the lower part of the driver’s door sill
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
HOLD
HOLD
A Press the release button to unfold the key
B Press to Lock All Doors
C Press to unlock Driver’s Door Press
twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
and Rear Hatch
D Press and hold to unlock Rear Hatch and manually open
E Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm

To turn OFF Alarm, press
any button
REMINDER:
• The Rear Hatch does not automatically open when the D button is pressed
• The Rear Hatch unlocks when the Smart Key is within close proximity of the vehicle
• Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options


One-Click Fuel Cap Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website

R

efer to page 2 for more
information

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QR CODE
CLICK!
A
B
C
D
E
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES

SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE30*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink®*
Erasing programmed buttons:
If programming for the rst time, begin with Step 1 (repeating this step will
delete all information).
To program non-rolling and rolling code garage door openers and other devices:
1. Press and hold the left
A and center D buttons simultaneously until the
indicator light C begins to ash (to reprogram buttons, skip this step)
2. Press and hold the desired button
A B D and hold the button on the
transmitter while it is approximately 1 to 3 inches away from the mirror. The
HomeLink
® Indicator light C will ash rapidly once the frequency signal has
been successfully programmed
To nish programming rolling code garage door openers, complete these steps:
3. Locate the “learn” or “smart” button on the garage door’s motor head unit. Press and release the button and complete Step 4 within 30 seconds
4 . Firmly press and release the programmed HomeLink
® button up to three times
Press and hold the left
A and center D buttons simultaneously for
approximately 20 seconds, and then release both buttons within 30 seconds. Operating HomeLink
®:
Press one of the programmed HomeLink® buttons .
REMINDER: Mirror indicator light C will illuminate when automatic dimming is ON .
If your garage door opener was manufactured in 2011 or later, and you’re unable to program
your vehicle’s HomeLink® system, you may need to purchase a HomeLink Repeater Kit. For more
information, go to www.HomeLink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
The HomeLink® / Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* is designed to
reduce glare from a vehicle’s headlights located in the rear and also
connect up to three electronic transmitters into one location.

 To turn automatic dimming ON, press
button F

 To turn automatic dimming OFF, press
button G
HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror*
A HomeLink® button
B HomeLink® button
C Indicator light
D HomeLink® button
E Glare detection sensor
F Automatic dimming ON
G Automatic dimming OFF




You can reprogram a single HomeLink® button by repeating Step 2
Erasing programmed buttons will delete all trained transmitters
QUICK TIPS
ABCDEFG

31ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink®*
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition or ENGINE SYSTEM START/STOP button* is OFF.
Personal Lamp
Push the lens
A to turn the map lamp ON/OFF. This light produces a spot
beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver
or the front passenger.
Map/Room Lamp switch
DOOR - When pressed or in the DOOR position
B, the lamp turns on when
any door is opened.
ON - In the ON position
C, the lamp stays on continuously.
OFF - In the OFF position
C, the lamp is off even if the door is opened.
DOOR
ON OFF DOOR


When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key, the lamp turns ON for approximately
30 seconds
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights
automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
BC
A
B
A
Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows.
REMINDERS:

Sunvisor may not shield all direct light

Do not operate the vehicle if the Sunvisor is impairing your visibility

The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly

SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE32*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Panoramic Sunroof Operation*
The sunroof operation is controlled through a multidirectional switch/lever. The ignition
or ENGINE START/STOP button* needs to be in the ON position to operate the Sunroof.
The Sunshade is manually operated.
Slide the Sunshade:
Open/Close: Manually slide the Sunshade forward/backward to the desired position.
Slide the Sunroof:
Auto Open: Slide lever
A backward to the farthest position and release.
Auto Close: Slide the lever
A forward to the farthest position and release.
Slide the Sunroof (with Sunshade open):
Open: Slide the lever
A backward to the rst detent position and release.
Close: Slide the lever
A forward to the rst detent position or pull the lever downward.
Tilt the Sunroof:
Raise: Push lever
A upward.
Lower: Pull lever
A downward .
DOORON OFF
DOOR
REMINDERS:

Sunshade must be open before operating the sunroof

Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving


To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the sunroof control
lever in any direction. QUICK TIPS
A

33ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Rear-\famera Display*
REMINDERS:

 The Rear-Camera Display is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely
and use caution when backing up. The Rear-Camera Display may not detect every object behind the vehicle

While camera is active, only the volume controls on the Audio System can be operated
The Rear-Camera Display system is not a safety device. It is a supplemental system that
displays the view behind the vehicle through the Navigation System* or UVO eServices
System* screens while the vehicle is in Reverse.
The Rear-Camera Display activates when the:
1. ENGINE START/STOP * button is in the ON position (Green Light)
2. Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
W arning! Check your surroun dings for safe\fy
(Rear-Camera Display)
(Rear Camera)