warning KIA SPORTAGE 2015 Features and Functions Guide
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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
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website
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efer to page 2 for more
information
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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
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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AUDIO SYSTEM
Audio System Setup Options
Press the SETUP button, then use the TUNE knob to cycle through the
available settings for each equipped audio option. Press the TUNE knob to
adjust the audio option selected. Audio options may include the following:To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader, balance) –
Select Sound settings in the SETUP menu. Then use the TUNE knob to
cycle to the selection and then press the TUNE knob to select. Turn the
TUNE knob left /right to adjust sound setting.
Display settings
Sound settings
Clock settings
System settings
For further audio system operations, refer to pages 16-20.
Standard Audio System*
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (CD, M\f3, USB, i\f\bd, Aux, Bluet\b\bth® Audi\b, My Music)*
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius® stations/
Media tracks/songs/files
Press to move up/down one Category/File folder
SEEK
TRACK BACK MUTE
RPT RDM
RADIO
MEDIA
PHONE
POWERPUSHENTER
VOL TUNE
FILE
SCAN
DISP
SETUP
CLOCK
MENU
SEEK
TRACK CAT
FOLDER
SEEK
TRACK BACK MUTE
RPT RDM
FM
AM
MEDIA
POWERPUSHENTER
VOL TUNE
FILE
SCAN
DISP
SETUP
CLOCK
MENU
SEEK
TRACK CAT
FOLDER
Press to play each Radio station for 5
seconds or each Media song/file for 10
seconds . To cancel SCAN Play, press again
Press to Mute audio
Press to go to previous screen
Press button to select Random playback. Press and hold button to
select Random playback of all songs in Media tracks/songs/files
Press to select Repeat playback. Press
and hold button to select Repeat playback of all songs in Media file/folder Press to enter SETUP
mode
Press to enter MENU mode Press and hold to turn display ON/OFF
Insert CD
Press to eject CD
Press to select previous/next
Radio Station/Media song/file
Press to select FM/AM/
Sirius
® modes
Press to Power ON/OFF. Rotate to adjust Volume
Press Preset buttons (1-6) to
select Radio/Sirius
® stations .
Press and hold to save Radio/ Sirius
® stations
Press to select MEDIA
modes
Press to enter PHONE mode
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Standard Audio System
Videos
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information .
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AUDIO SYSTEM
Navigation System*
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (CD, M\f3, USB, i\f\bd, Aux, Bluet\b\bth® Audi\b, My Music)
CD INCLOCK
MAPVOICE
DEST
ROUTE SETUP
PHONE
FM AM
SAT
MEDIA
SEEK
TRACK
POWERPUSHTUNE
FILE
VOL
Press to Power ON/OFF.
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select previous/next
Radio/Sirius stations/Media tracks/files
Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Press to select FM/AM
modes
Press to select Sirius® modes
Press to select MEDIA modes
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius® stations/
Media tracks/files Press to display the MAP screen for
the current position/ VOICE mode
Press to display Destination menu screen
Press to display ROUTE menu screen
Press to display SE TUP mode
Press to enter PHONE mode
Insert CD Press to display Clock
Indicates that a CD has been inserted Press to eject CD
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s audio
system may differ from that in
the illustration
. See your Owner’s
Manual for more details.
For further audio system operations, refer to pages 16-20. For more information, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.
To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader, balance) - Select the on-screen SOUND button on the
audio mode's main screen. To adjust, press the on-screen arrows.
Navigation Audio System
Videos
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mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website .
Refer to page 2 for more
information .
KuTechVideos.com/audio/nav_eServices
QR CODE
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
Prolonged use of the 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 with the engine running to prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
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\fENTER PANEL
Automatic \flimate \fontrol*
REMINDERS:
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details
When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
Warm air may ow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Sportage Automatic
Climate Control Video
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mobile device, snap this
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information .
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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 Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate. The fan speed, air intake, air ow 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
QUICK TIPS
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
Driver’s temperature control knob Passenger’s temperature
control knob
Automatic Climate Control button
Front windshield defroster button Mode selection button
Air conditioning button* Dual Temperature
Control Mode button
Rear window defroster button
Recirculated Air ON/OFF button Climate control display
Fan speed control buttons
OFF button
Climate Control Auto Function
1. Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation
2. Press MODE buttons to control which vents air ows through
3. Press DUAL to select Dual 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
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\fENTER PANEL
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Sport Mode: To enter Sport mode, move shift
lever from D to left gate.
Sport Mode Shifting: Move shift lever up [+]
to Upshift or [–] to Downshift.
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
4WD Transfer Mode
Press the 4WD Transfer Mode selector
button A to activate or deactivate 4WD
Lock mode .
4WD Lock Mode (Indicator is lit):
Activates 4WD for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving, driving on sandy
and muddy roads, etc., to maximize traction. 4WD Auto Mode (Indicator not lit; 4WD Lock is deactivated):
The vehicle operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles. If the system determines that
there is a need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power is distributed to all four
wheels automatically without driver intervention.
PP
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
(Located near shifter)
Sportmatic
® Shifting
Video
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mobile device, snap this
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information .
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QUICK TIPS
A
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SEATING
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion height, Seatback recline or Lumbar forward/backward.
Seatback Lumbar
Seat Seat Cushion
AA
A
B
B
C
C
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SEATING
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
To adjust headrest forward — Pull headrest
forward at an upward angle to one of several
positions.
To adjust headrest back — Pull headrest
completely forward at an upward angle, then
release.
To raise headrest — Pull headrest up.
To lower headrest — Press lock, then
press the headrest down.
PRESS
Front Active Headrests
To reset the headrest back — Pull forward at an
upward angle to the farthest position and release.
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the
headrest up from underneath.
QUICK TIPS
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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
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efer to page 2 for more
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CLICK!
A
B
C
D
E
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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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
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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)