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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.
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Hill-Start Assist
Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle
from rolling backward when
accelerating from a stop while on
a steep incline
The HAC automatically activates
whether the ESC is OFF or ON
but does NOT activate when the
ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDER: The HAC does not operate
when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or
the N (Neutral) position
P
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during
cornering maneuvers
It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for
daily driving whenever possible
P
ress ESC button
B to turn ESC OFF/ON
REMINDERS:
•ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up
• The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is
in operation
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
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
Sportage Feature Button
Panel 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
•
•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
QUICK TIPS
•
•When HAC is active (e g , d uring initial acceleration from a stop on an
incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged
after you depress the accelerator
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling
backward
QUICK TIPS
AB
(Buttons located on left side of Driver's Panel)
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
DRIVER'S PANEL
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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
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SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE12*IF EQUIPPED
STEERING WHEEL \fONT\QROLS
Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light* function — 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. To o p e r a t e :
Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
Push lever to turn High Beams ON
Pull lever to ash Headlights / High Beams
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
Rotate lever ring 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.
AUTOAutomatic Headlights position*
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFFOFF position
AUTO
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.
Sportage LED Daytime
Running Lights 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
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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 con guration 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
con guration 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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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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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
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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)
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Active ECO System – page 7 Back-Up Warning System* – page 34 Digital Clock – page 20 Engine Start /Stop Button* – page 11 Front Active Headrests – page 27 HomeLink
® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* – page 30
Panoramic Sunroof Operation* – page 32
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator – page 36 Rear-Camera Display* – page 33 Reclining/Folding Rear Seats – page 26 Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* – page 24 Smart Key* – page 28 Sunvisor – page 31 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS) – page 5*if equipped
Standard Audio System* – page 17
For more information, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Cruise Control – page 16
Demonstrate operation
CANCE L
ON
OFF
RES +
SET +
MODE
MUTEMODE
MUTE
CANCE LON
OFF
RES +
SET +
MODE
MUTEMODE
MUTE
Navigation System* – page 19
For more information, refer
to the Car Multimedia System
User’s Manual.
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port – page 20
Bluetooth
® Wireless
Technology – p a g e s 14 -15
Demonstrate operation
UVO eServices System* – page 18
For more information, refer to the
UVO System User’s Manual.
Demonstrate the following with the customer
SPORTAGE CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECKLIST
KEY FEATURE WALKTHROUGHSales Consultant: ______________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Sales Manager: ________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Customer: _____________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Explain first service process and schedule first service appointment Tour Parts & Service departments, introduce staff & explain value of Kia Parts and Service Review recommended maintenance schedule and maintenance requirements to validate warranty Review business hours & Customer 360° Care Review the Kia 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program Ensure 100% satisfaction with sales and delivery process and no problems with the vehicle Confirm time and best contact number for initial dealer follow-upDURING DELIVERY
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