warning KIA SPORTAGE 2018 Features and Functions Guide

DRIVER'S PANEL
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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:
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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
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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
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Start /Stop button once (Amber light A )
On position •When already in the ACC position (Amber 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 (not illuminated 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
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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 .
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A up/down to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for fog light operation .
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving the Turn
Signal Lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then
releasing . The lane change signal will blink 3 times .
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go
to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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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 daytime .
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
A Audio Mode button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/
Media modes
B Seek/Preset button
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Modes: Press to advance through Preset Stations .
Press and hold to Auto Seek
Media Modes: Press to move Track Forward/Back . Press & hold to
Fast Forward/Rewind
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute all audio
E Cruise Control button: Press to turn the Cruise Control
ON/OFF
F Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or increase
cruising speed
SET Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease
Cruising Speed
G Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control, do one of
the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the CANCEL button
Cruise ControlAudio Controls
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 20-23. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF .
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•Cruise Control is designed to function above approximately 25 mph •The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine starting
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BC
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology Voice Recognition system, below
are some tips and reminders . Improve the
performance by making a few simple changes
to your phone contacts:
•Use full names (first and last names) vs .
short or single-syllable names (“John
Smith” vs . “Dad," “Smith Residence” vs .
“Home”)
•Avoid using special characters and
hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc . )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of
Emergency” vs . “ICE”) or words with all
capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations
(“Doctor Smith” vs . “Dr . Smith”)
The system may have difficulty understanding
some accents or uncommon names . Below are
other tips to optimize using the voice recognition .
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 .
There are two options for placing a call using the Steering Wheel
controls:
Standard Audio System*
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D (system displays
the call history with the most recent calls)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button A (system will BEEP to indicate it is
ready for call placement) . Then say the command “Call {name}” or
“Dial {number}”
UVO eServices System/UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D (displays the call
history with the most recent calls)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button A . Then say the command “Call
{name}” or “Dial {number}”
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 .
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•When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation . The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too soft or too loud •Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands •Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C . Open windows, sunroof, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can interfere with Voice Recognition •Press the talk button and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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For further UVO eServices System operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 20-23.
UVO eServices / Android AutoTM / Apple CarPlay® Setup
UVO eServices Registration/Activation – To use UVO eServices:
1 . On your Smartphone, go to an app store or marketplace to download the free Kia UVO eServices app .
2 . Open the UVO eServices app and create an account by clicking on REGISTER . After entering your information and following the prompts to complete
registration, go to your email and click on the confirmation link ( You can also register an account by logging into MyUVO .com) .
3 . In the app, click CONTINUE, accept the terms and click CONTINUE once again .
4 . Follow the app’s IN-CAR SETUP instructions to connect your smartphone and complete UVO eServices activation .
Apple CarPlay®*
Setting up and starting Apple CarPlay®:
1 . Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone with the vehicle’s
USB port using the manufacture’s cable provided with your iPhone .
2 . On the UVO eServices System audio control unit, press the
SETUP key .
3 . Press the CONNECTIVIT Y button on the screen and select Apple
CarPlay® .
4 . Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY .
5 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button,
where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
Android Auto™*
Setting up Android Auto™:
1 . From an Android Auto™ compatible device, download the Android Auto™
app from the Google Play™ Store .
2 . Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the on-screen
instructions to complete setup on the mobile device .
How to start Android Auto™:
1 . Press the SETUP key on your UVO eServices system’s control panel .
2 . Press the CONNECTIVIT Y button, select Android Auto™ then select
ENABLE ANDROID AUTO .
3 . Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the
manufacturer’s cable provided with your phone .
4 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Android Auto™ button,
where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps .
REMINDERS:
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Android Auto compatibility requirements: Micro-USB cable that came with your phone, OS Android™ 5 .0 or higher, compatible Android smartphone and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s) .
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Apple CarPlay compatibility requirements: Apple Lightning® cable, latest iOS software, iPhone 5 or later and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)

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AUDIO SYSTEMS
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System*– FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod, Aux, Bluetooth® Au dio)
Sound settings:
To adjust the sound settings (Position, Tone, Priority,
Advanced, Default, Beep) from any audio mode:
1 . Press the SETUP button on the Audio Control Unit
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item to change settings
4 . Use the on-screen buttons to adjust settings
5 . Press the Return button to save settings
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select previous or nextradio/SiriusXM® station/media tracks/files. Press and hold to move quickly through stations tracks/files
Press to select FM/AM/ SiriusXM® modes
Press to select MEDIA modesPress to display Setup/Settings mode
Press to select navigation mode
Press to display the MAP screen forthe current position modeA programmable key to provide quick accessto one of several available system features
In Radio/SiriusXM®/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/channels/tracks/songs/files . Press the knob to receive the selected channel/track/song/file

REMINDER: To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 20-22.For more information on the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.
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•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •Prolonged use of the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery . •A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge •At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the steering wheel
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Driver’s temperature control knobPassenger’s temperature control knob
Automatic Climate Control button
Front windshield defroster button
Mode selection button
Air conditioning button*
SYNC Temperature Control Mode button
Rear window defroster button
Air intake control buttons
Climate control display
Fan speed control buttons
OFF button
Automatic Climate Control*
REMINDERS:
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
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Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control or SYNC Temperature Control
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•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance •During Auto Oper ation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate . The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode selection button:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
Climate Control Auto Function
1 . Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation - The Auto setting
automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air
intake and air conditioning according to the temperature
setting selected
2 . Press SYNC to select Sync Temperature Control Operation
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2 . Set Temperature to Hot
3 . Press the Front Defrost button
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to desired position
2 . Set desired Temperature
3 . Press the Front Defrost button

Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
( Type B)

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CENTER PANEL
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REMINDERS:
• The paddle shifters can be operated when the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph
• When in Sport mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
Paddle Shifters*
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Sport Mode:
To enter Sport mode, move shift lever from D to left gate
To shift while in Sport mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift .
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (Sport mode) .
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down
one gear .
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•Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gear shift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear •Sport mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down . When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
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N
D
SHIFTLOCK
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(Type B shown . Located below gear shift)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
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 shifter is placed in Reverse or
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 O F F .
REMINDERS:
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EPB will not release unless the hood, tailgate and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
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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
Auto Hold*
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in 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 .
Depress the brake pedal, start the engine and then press the AUTO HOLD
button B . The white Auto Hold indicator will come on indicating the
system is in standby .
Before the Auto Hold will engage, the driver's door, engine hood and
tailgate must be closed and the driver's seat belt must be fastened .
When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal, the Auto
Hold indicator changes from white to green indicating the Auto Hold is
engaged and EPB is applied . The vehicle will remain at a standstill even if
you release the brake pedal .
If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released .

When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
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Downhill Brake Control (DBC)AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock*
DBC helps drivers maneuver down steep hills by automatically
braking for them, allowing drivers to concentrate on steering .
Press button A to turn DBC ON/OFF .
When you select AWD Lock mode by pressing the AWD LOCK button B, the AWD LOCK
mode increases the drive power when driving on wet pavement, snow-covered roads
and/or off-road .
• This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving, driving
on sandy and muddy roads, etc . , to maximize traction
• This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds above 19 mph (30 km/h)
and is shifted to AWD AUTO mode at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) . If the vehicle
decelerates to speeds below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h), however, the transfer
mode is shifted into AWD LOCK mode again
When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is
delivered entirely to the front wheels . This shock is not a mechanical failure .
(Type A shown . Located below gear shift)
(Located on center panel)
A
B
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•When on, the DBC will turn OFF when button is pressed again or vehicle speed is over 38 mph •If the red indicator illuminates, the DBC system may have malfunctioned . Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
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REMINDER: The DBC defaults to OFF when ignition is cycled .
Heated Steering Wheel*
While the Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position, press the Heated
Steering Wheel button A to turn the steering wheel heater ON/OFF . The
steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when
button C is pressed again to deactivate .
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•If the ignition is turned OFF then ON again within 30 minutes of the steering wheel heater being turned ON, the system will remain in the ON position
•System does NOT turn off when the ignition is cycled . To turn the system off, press the Heated Steering Wheel button C
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