KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 Features and Functions Guide
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) Video
QR CODE
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert is a feature part of Driver Attention Warning (DAW), and is designed to inform the driver when the vehicle in front starts moving or departs from a stop   When Driver Attention Warning (DAW) is on, your vehicle is stopped and detects that the leading vehicle is driving away, DAW sounds an alert to let you know you can start driving   If no action is taken after the vehicle in front drives away, then a message A will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD  
User Settings:
 •To enable LDVA , go to User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster LCD or press and hold the LCD Mode button  B on the right side of the Steering Wheel to go to Vehicle Settings*   You can also press the SETUP key/button on the Infotainment System, VEHICLE, DRIVER ASSISTANCE, DRIVER ATTENTION WARNING and then LEADING VEHICLE DEPARTURE ALERT
 •To adjust the DAW initial warning activation time, go to User Settings*  in the 
Instruments Cluster LCD or Vehicle Settings*, DRIVER ASSISTANCE, Warning Timing  
then select Standard or Late, depending on your Kia model: 
–  Standard: Use in a normal driving environment  If FCA  operates too sensitively, set the 
warning timing to Late
–  Late: The warning timing will be slower
Leading Vehicle Depar ture Aler t is not a substitute for safe and proper driving  Always drive safely and use caution  
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation 
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)†3
REMINDERS: 
 •When the vehicle power is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
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Always check the front of the vehicle and road conditions before depar ture
(But tons located on steering wheel)
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) Video
Intelligent Speed LimitAssist (ISLA) Video
QR CODE
Remotely moving for ward or backwardHOLDHOLD
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) uses the vehicle sensors to help park and exit parking spaces remotely from outside the vehicle by automatically searching for parking spaces and then controlling the steering wheel, transmission, and vehicle speed  to park the vehicle  
To park with Remote Parking (from outside the vehicle),  using the Smart Key:
 •While in the vehicle, with the vehicle stopped in front of  the parking space, vehicle aligned, and the transmission in Park, press and hold the Parking/ View button A
 •Select REMOTE on the infotainment system screen   When  the message UNDER REMOTE CONTROL appears, exit the 
vehicle with the Smart Key on hand  Ensure all doors are closed
 •The emergency lights will blink to when the system is ready  to be activated
 •Press and hold either the Forward B or Backward C button on the Smart Key, depending on how you want to park, and the vehicle will move in the direction of whichever button you press
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)*†3
B
C
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
ADAS
AUTO
HOLDEV
HEV
DRIVE MODE
(But ton located below gear shift knob)
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)*†4
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is designed to use the information from the posted speed limit and the navigation system to inform the driver of the speed limit  
When ISL A is on and active, the system will display an alert on the Instrument Cluster LCD of the detected speed limit   If the vehicle’s current speed exceeds the detected speed limit, a warning will sound and the vehicle’s current speed will blink on the LCD 
ISLA User Settings:
 •To enable ISL A on, press the SETUP key/button on the Infotainment System   Select the VEHICLE button to enter the Vehicle Settings   Select DRIVER ASSISTANCE, SPEED LIMIT, and one of the three modes:
-  Speed Limit Assist: Informs the driver of the posted speed limit, displays a message to change the speed to help the driver stay within the posted speed limit
-  Speed Limit Warning: Informs the driver of the posted speed limit D and warns the driver when the vehicle is traveling faster than the posted speed limit 
- Off: ISL A is disabled
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions  
You can set a speed limit offset to the posted  speed limit by going to Vehicle Set tings, Driver Assistance, Speed Limit, then Speed Limit Offset  Set the offset to “0” if you want the vehicle to travel at the posted speed limit when ISL A is on 
QUICK TIP
REMINDERS: 
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Vehicle must be parked and in a safe location to change the speed set tings
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Additional information may be displayed if additional road sign information is detected
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the infotainment system screen while the vehicle is in Reverse  
To turn RVM on/off, press the Parking/ View button A on the center console 
RVM User Settings: 
•  Camera Settings - Go to User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster LCD or press and hold the LCD Mode button  B on the right side of the Steering Wheel to go to Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System or press the SETUP key/button on the Infotainment System   Select VEHICLE, DRIVER ASSISTANCE, PARKING SAFET Y, then CAMER A SETTINGS
The Rear View Monitor activates when the:
• POWER button is in the ON/READY position
• Gear shifter is in the R (Reverse) position
Rear View Monitor (RVM)†3
REMINDERS: 
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The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
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While camera is active, only the Infotainment System can be operated on the Steering Wheel and Infotainment System  All other features are disabled
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Rear View Monitor may not display ever y object behind the vehicle
When engaged, RVM is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures   Rear View Monitor may not display ever y object behind the vehicle  Always drive safely and use caution when backing up  
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation 
AUTO
HOLDEV
HEV
DRIVE MODE
(But ton located below gear shift knob)
AOK
MODE
MODE
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OK OK
OK
OK
(But tons located on steering wheel)
B
ADAS
(Infotainment system display)   
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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3D Surround View Monitor (SVM) Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS: 
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The SVM camera is equipped with an optical lens to provide a wider range of vision and may appear different from the actual distance
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While the SVM is active, and Parking Safet y Priorit y is selected in the User Set tings* / Vehicle Set tings*, the volume will be lowered on all audio modes
Surround View Monitor (SVM)*†3
Surround View Monitor (SVM) is a parking support system that shows the areas around the front, rear, left and right sides of the vehicle, as well as a 3D view of the vehicle via four cameras displayed onto the infotainment screen  
 •Press the Parking/ View button A to turn on Surround View Monitor  Press the button again to turn off the function
 •Other view modes can be selected by touching the view icons B on the Surround View  Monitor screen
 •Surround View Monitor Auto On: From the Vehicle Settings* menu, select Driver Assistance → Parking Safety → Surround View Monitor Auto On
To change the SVM settings, press the onscreen settings icon  C, while SVM is operating 
(But ton located below gear shift knob)
The Front View of SVM will turn off when the gear shift is moved into Park or Reverse or the Parking/ View but ton is pressed  
QUICK TIPImages are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation 
When engaged, Surround View Monitoring (SVM) is only a supplemental device   Drivers should not rely solely on the SVM information when parking and backing up  Drivers should always pay at tention and directly check the left/right and rear 
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
B
C
(Center Console)
AUTO
HOLDEV
HEV
DRIVE MODE
A
ADAS 
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)*†3
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) is designed to detect certain objects/pedestrians behind the vehicle and issues an audible warning and/or applies emergency braking to help reduce the possibility of a collision when the vehicle is in reverse  When Reverse Parking Collision- Avoidance Assist activates, lines appear behind the vehicle  image A in the instrument cluster LCD 
PCA User Settings: 
To enable PCA , go to User Settings*  in the Instrument Cluster LCD or press and hold the LCD Mode button  B on the right side of the Steering Wheel or press the SETUP key/button to go to Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System   Select VEHICLE, DRIVER ASSISTANCE, PARKING SAFET Y  
Select from one of the three modes:
 •Rear Active Assist - PCA will warn the driver with an audible alert and may apply temporary braking 
 •Rear Warning Only - PCA will warn the driver with an audible alert 
 •Off - PCA is disabled 
To turn PCA on/off, press the Parking Safety button C 
To adjust the warning volume, in the Vehicle Settings*, press the SETUP key/button on the Infotainment System, VEHICLE, DRIVER ASSISTANCE then WARNING VOLUME   Select high, medium, low  
To set the warning timing, in the Vehicle Settings*, press the SETUP key/button on the Infotainment System, VEHICLE, DRIVER ASSISTANCE then WARNING TIMING:
 •Standard: Use in a normal driving environment   If FCA  operates too sensitively, set the  warning timing to Late
 •Late: The warning timing will be slower
(Message on Cluster Display)
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation 
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  (But tons located on steering wheel)
REMINDER: Adjusting the Warning Timing and Warning Volume may adjust timing and volume levels for other driving assist systems 
A
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Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) Video
QR CODE
ADAS
(But ton located below gear shift knob)
AUTO
HOLDEV
HEV
DRIVE MODE
C 
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DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
Power Liftgate Open/Close Button*
Open: Press and hold briefly the A button for 
approximately one second to open the liftgate 
Close: Press and hold the A button until liftgate is 
completely closed   If the button A is released while closing, 
the power liftgate will stop and a warning chime will sound  
(But ton located to the left of Steering Wheel)
REMINDER: This control does not adjust brightness on the infotainment system screens  Use the display set tings in the Setup  menu to adjust the brightness on the screen  
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
(But tons located on left of Steering Wheel)
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information   For illustrative purposes only  Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y 
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
REMINDERS:
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ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle star tup  When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again 
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers  It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible  
Press and hold the ESC button B turn ESC OFF/ON 
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
With parking lights/headlights ON, press switch A (+) or (-) to 
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination  
Instrument Cluster Illumination Control
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†6
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline  HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward by keeping the brakes momentarily engaged even after you depress the accelerator 
The HAC automatically activates during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned  
REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
HOLD
HOLD
HOLD
HOLD
AB
A
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Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
QR CODE 
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DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
Auto Door Lock will engage when gear is moved out of  
P (Park) and Unlock when moved into P  Refer to the User 
Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to 
turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF 
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
But ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle model  Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
A   Pull/Press to operate Driver ’s Window Auto Up*/Down
B    Press to Lock/Unlock All Doors (also unlocks Fuel Door)
C   Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
REMINDERS:
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When pressed C, the rear passengers cannot operate the window controls  
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When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons or pets in the rear seats
A
B
C
While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard   This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
 •If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
 •If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
QUICK TIPS
Press but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function 
QUICK TIP
(Controls located on  driver ’s door) 
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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DRIVER’SPANEL
Power Outside Mirrors*
A  Move the button to the right or left to select the mirror to adjust
B   Press button arrows left/right or up/down to adjust mirror position
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
Heated Outside Mirrors
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear  
Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF  See page 53 for details 
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
Manual Folding Mirrors*
To fold the mirrors in manually, pull the mirror towards the window  
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
A
B
If needed, pull the mirror firmly until it folds  
QUICK TIP
(Controls located on  driver ’s door) 
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DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
For illustrative purposes only  Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y   
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
Engine Start/Stop Button*†6
To start the engine: 
1  Depress the brake pedal
2    
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while the gear shift is in P (Park)  or N (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 
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Start/Stop Button Video 
QR CODE
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 Smar t Key fob bat ter y is dead, with the lock but ton facing the Engine Star t/Stop but ton, hold the fob up against the Engine Star t/Stop but ton and press and hold until the engine star ts
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Do not turn the vehicle off by pushing the Star t/Stop but ton while the vehicle is in motion   If the vehicle has been turned off the power brake and power steering system cannot operate 
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With the vehicle off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more dif ficult to control
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position of the Engine Star t/Stop but ton
 -When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton once
On position
 -When already in the ACC position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton again
 -When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton t wice
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position for extended periods of time without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s bat ter y
QUICK TIPS
(But ton located above gear shift)
(Center Console)
ENGINESTART
STOP 
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Headlight ON position
Parking light position
AUTOAuto Light* / DRL / HBA
OFFLights OFF
OFFOFFAUTO
AUTO
OFFOFFAUTO
AUTO
Headlights & High BeamsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)
To operate:
 •Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
 •Push lever to turn High Beams ON
 •Pull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams
AUTO Light* — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically, depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle 
High Beam Assist is designed to 
automatically adjust the headlight range 
by switching between high and low beams 
based on light detected from other vehicles 
and road conditions 
To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to 
the AUTO Light position and turn on the 
high beams by pushing the lever away from 
you  The High Beam Assist indicator  will 
illuminate  
REMINDERS:
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HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and the low beams will be on continuously
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
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 day time 
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
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High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
Steering Wheel Controls Video
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