KIA SPORTAGE 2020 Features and Functions Guide

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Sportmatic® Shifting Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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REMINDER: When in Manual mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (Manual mode)
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down
one gear
P
R
N
D
SHIFTL OCK
RELEASE
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting†2 2
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Manual Mode:
To enter Manual mode, move shift lever from D to left gate A
To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+] to
upshift or down [–] to downshift A
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–]: Manual Mode Downshift
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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 •Manual mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
QUICK TIPS
A

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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 must be closed, and the driver’s seat belt
must be fastened
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 or when the EPB is manually turned on
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system
malfunction Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
REMINDERS:
•
Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive or Neutral
•
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
•
Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay attention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators.(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

•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants 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
A
B
Electric Parking Brake Video
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QR CODEAuto Hold*
REMINDERS:
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
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

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Downhill Brake Control (DBC)†8AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock*
DBC helps drivers maneuver down steep hills by automatically
applying braking inputs , allowing drivers to concentrate on
steering
Press button A to turn DBC ON/OFF
When you select AWD LOCK mode (indicator is illuminated) 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 on unpaved roads
• This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, driving on unpaved roads,
driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc , to improve traction
• This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds above 38 mph and is shifted
to AWD AUTO mode at speeds above 38 mph If the vehicle decelerates to speeds
below approximately 38 mph, 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
The AWD system is a supplemental system only. It is the driver’s responsibility to drive carefully depending on road and traffic conditions.
(Type A shown Located below gear shift)
(Located on center panel)
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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
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time
Heated Steering Wheel*
While the Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position, press the Heated Steering Wheel
button C 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
•
If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF Press button again to turn ON
QUICK TIP
C
A
B
The DBC system is a supplemental system and does not replace the need for the driver to apply the brakes. Pay attention to road and traffic conditions and be prepared to depress the brakes.

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Parking Distance Warning-Forward and Reverse*†6
(Type A shown Located below gear shift)
REMINDERS:
• If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
• When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
Parking Distance Warning-Forward and Reverse is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when moving the vehicle forward or in reverse. The Parking Distance Warning-Forward and Reverse may not detect every object in front of or behind the vehicle.
Image is for illustrative purposes only and features or functions may vary on actual vehicle.
The Parking Distance Warning-Forward and Reverse is a supplemental system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if certain objects are detected
within the sensing area to the front and rear of the vehicle when moving forward or backing up
The system is activated when the ignition is ON and the vehicle is in R (Reverse) To deactivate the system, press the Parking Distance Warning-Forward
and Reverse button A (LED illuminated)
A

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•System is OFF by default To turn system ON, press the seat warmer switch
•With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature
•When the Climate Control System’s temperature is turned up to high heat, the Seat Warmers turn on automatically
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Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*†2 0
A Seat Warmers:
• Press button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
• Press button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
• Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF
B Ventilated Seats:
• Press button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
• Press button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
• Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF
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ABBA
(Buttons located on center panel)
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information

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SEATING
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SeatbackLumbar*SeatSeat Cushion
AABC
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†176-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 8
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion height,
Seatback recline or Lumbar* forward/backward Pull lever D to slide seat forward/backward
Pull/press lever E to adjust seat height
Pull lever F to adjust seatback recline
Press G to adjust lumbar support
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When adjusting seat forward or backward, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving vehicle
QUICK TIPS
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ABC
D
EF
G
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
For more information on 6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
For more information on Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

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AA
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 0
Unfastening Center
Seat Belt
To recline the Rear Seatback:
1 Pull lever A up to unlock seat
2 Holding the lever A up, adjust
Seatback to desired position B
3 Release the lever A and
ensure the Seatback is locked
in place
To fold the Rear Seatback:
1 Set the front seatback in the most
upright position and if needed,
slide the seat forward
2 Lower the headrest to the lowest
position
3 Insert the rear seat belt buckle
into the pocket between the rear
seatback and cushion Insert the
seatbelt webbing in the guide
4 Lift seatback folding lever A
up to unlock seat
5 Fold Seatback flat
Reclining/Folding Rear Seats†1 8
(Seat type with lever in front)
When adjusting seat forward or backward, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath
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To raise headrest —
Pull headrest up to the
desired position
To lower headrest —
Press lock C, then
press the headrest down
C
1 If Seat Belt is buckled, press the
release button on the buckle
2 To retract the center seatbelt
webbing D in 2nd and/or 3rd
rows, use the lap belt tongue
plate E to push the “release
button” in the small slot on the
center belt buckle F
F
D
E
Second and Third Row Center Seatbelt Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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REMINDER: The lever must return to its original position for the Seatback to lock
REMINDERS:
• The headrest only moves up and down as described above It does not adjust forward or backward
• Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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HOLD
Lock
Unlock
HOLD
Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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HOLD
F
H
I
G
A
B
C
D
E
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options. For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Mechanical Key G:
1 Pull out door handle
2 Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical
Key by pressing up into slot as shown H
3 Insert Mechanical Key I and turn right to Unlock Driver’s Door Turn twice within 4 seconds to Unlock all doors
4 Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock Driver’s Door
5 Return keyhole cover to its original position
Use to turn Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
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
Smart Key*
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors and Liftgate
C Manual Liftgate*: Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate
Then lift by the handle to manually open Liftgate
REMINDERS:
•
The Liftgate does not automatically open when the C button is pressed
•
The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle
Power Liftgate*: Press and hold for Power Liftgate to open automatically
Press again at any time to stop Press and hold again to automatically close
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)
•
• 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
• 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
• When reinserting the mechanical key into the fob, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
QUICK TIPS
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Fuel Filler Lid Release
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)
To open the Fuel Filler lid:
1 Press the right center edge of the Fuel Filler lid F
2 Pull the Fuel Filler lid out to fully open G
To open the Fuel Cap, turn it counterclockwise H
REMINDER:
The fuel filler lid lock will unlock /open only when driver’s side door is unlocked
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating
REMINDERS:
• To open the fuel door, press the right edge of the fuel door
•
It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click, and then when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks back
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Kia Key Fob Video
One-Click Fuel Cap Video
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QR CODES
HOLD
Lock U
nlo ck
L ock U
nlo ck
B
C
D
E
A
HOLD
L ock U
nlo ck
L ock U
nlo ck
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 Liftgate
D Manual Liftgate*: Press and hold for more
than 1 second to unlock Liftgate Then lift
by the handle to manually open Liftgate
Power Liftgate*: Press and hold for Power
Liftgate to open automatically Press again
at any time to stop Press and hold again to
automatically close
E Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic
Alarm To turn OFF Alarm, press any button
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
REMINDERS:
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Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options
•The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the Liftgate
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Turn clockwise once to unlock
driver’s door
•Turn clockwise again within
4 seconds to unlock all doors
•Turn counterclockwise once
to lock all doors
Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling I
QUICK TIP
FG
I
H
(Type A shown)
LockUnlock

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HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror*†12
A HomeLink® button
B HomeLink® button
C Indicator light
D HomeLink® button
E Glare detection sensor
F Automatic dimming ON
G Automatic dimming OFF
ABCDEFG
REMINDER: Mirror indicator light C will illuminate when automatic dimming is ON
The 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
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.
HomeLink® Setup - How to Sync Transmitter
If programming for the first 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 flash (to reprogram buttons, skip this step)
2 Press and hold the desired button A, B or 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
flash rapidly once the frequency signal has been
successfully programmed
To finish 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
• You can reprogram a single HomeLink® button by repeating Step 2• Erasing programmed buttons will delete all trained transmitters
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Operating HomeLink®:
Press one of the programmed HomeLink® buttons
Erasing programmed buttons:
Press and hold the left A and center D buttons simultaneously for approximately
20 seconds, and then release both buttons within 30 seconds
HomeLink Setup Video
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