KIA SPORTAGE 2018 Features and Functions Guide

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DRIVER'S PANEL
For more information on the BSD System, refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System*
The BSD system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver before changing
lanes . The light on the BSD button A will illuminate when turned ON . The outside
rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds .
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 20 mph
and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected by the radar sensor, up to
230 feet away .
REMINDERS:
•When the BSD is ON and the vehicle power is cycled to OFF then ON again, the BSD system returns to ON
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The RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
Blind Spot Detection System Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideosRCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
If the RCTA system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the left or right
side C, the system will sound an audible alert, the warning indicators on the
outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the LCD
screen, with these conditions:
•When the gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle moves in reverse from a parked position
•When the vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
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Blind Spot Detection (BSD)* / Lane Change Assist (LCA)*
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BSD System boundary B, a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors .
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn signal,
a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the
system will sound an alert .
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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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 .
Press ESC button B to turn ESC OFF/ON .
REMINDERS:
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ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle start-up . 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
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
AC
B
Lane Departure Warning System Video
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With the Engine Start /Stop button in the ON position, press the
LDWS button C to turn system ON . The instrument cluster
indicator will illuminate green .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your lane, the
system may issue a warning on the LCD screen and an alert may
sound, under these conditions:
• The vehicle exceeds approximately 37 mph
• The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in
If the LDWS button is ON and ignition is cycled, the system will
turn ON again . If the LDWS button is OFF, the system remains OFF .
REMINDER:
LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LDWS may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane.
(Buttons located on left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Panel Dimmer
With parking lights/headlights ON, toggle switch A up (+) or down (-) to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio/navigation system* screens; use SETUP to adjust brightness on the screens .
When the LDWS sensor does not detect the lane traveling in the lanes are not illuminated
When the LDWS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
When the LDWS sensor detects the lane traveling in, both lanes are illuminated
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
Lane Departure
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

DRIVER'S PANEL
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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
Power Liftgate Release Button*
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 .
The FCWS helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching
a vehicle that is slowing down, braking or stopped . A warning
message will appear on the LCD screen and a chime will sound .
The FCWS will become active when the vehicle is traveling more
than 25 mph . The AEB will become active when the vehicle is
traveling more than 6 mph .
To turn the FCWS off, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
REMINDERS:
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The FCWS and AEB will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previous setting is off
•The FCWS will not operate when the vehicle is traveling more than approximately 50 mph
The Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) are not substitutes for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. FCWS may not always alert the driver when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle.
Press the A button for approximately one second to open
the liftgate .
A
(Buttons located on left of Steering Wheel)
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•When HAC is active (e .g ., during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator – this is normal operation .
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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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
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for all Rear Windows are disabled, including from driver's controls .
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is
moved in to or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User
Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to
turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF .
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
D Press the L or R buttons to select the mirror to adjust
E Press button arrows left /right or up/down to adjust
mirror position
F Toggle button left /right to unfold/fold the outside
rearview mirrors
Toggle button to center to automatically fold/unfold
mirrors when:
• Smart Key* lock /unlock buttons are pressed
• Outside door handle button is pressed
• Driver approaches the vehicle with the Smart Key*
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position .
Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster .
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door LockAutomatic Door Lock/Unlock
A
B
C
E
D
F
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Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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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:
•
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
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 .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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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 .
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 flash Headlights / High Beams
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS)*
The Adaptive Front Lighting System helps improve visibility during
nighttime driving by aiming the low beam headlights in the direction the
vehicle is moving . AFLS controls the aiming direction based on steering
angle and speed .
When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the AFLS will activate .
REMINDER: When the AFLS indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the AFLS is not working properly . See authorized Kia dealer for service .
High Beam Assist (HBA)*
High Beam Assist automatically adjusts the headlight range by switching
between high and low beams based on light 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:
• HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
• If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously . If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
• If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off low beams will be on continuously
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTOAuto Light* / AFLS* / HBA*
DRLOFFDaytime Running Lights OFF
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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.
Sportage 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 .
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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
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PUSH
PULL
PUSH
PULL
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PULL
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To o p e r a t e :
•Move lever Up/Down to change
Wiper modes
•Press INT switch A up/down to
adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
Windshield Wipers & Washers
Rear Wiper & Washer
To operate:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch
to change Wiper modes
•Push lever to spray and wipe
Auto Control (Rain Sensing)*
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of
rainfall and controls the wiping cycle for the proper interval .The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates .When the rain stops, the wiper stops .
To adjust the Auto Rain Sensing speed setting, move the speed control switch A up/down .
B
A
D
C
To adjust the Steering Wheel, press the lock-
release lever B down and adjust to the desired
angle C and then the distance D .
When finished, pull the lock-release lever B up to
lock Steering Wheel in place .
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
LO and HI sets wiper speed . No intermittent wipe function is available on rear wipers .
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Moving switch A up increases intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed . Moving switch A down decreases frequency of wipes .
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HI: Fast wipeLO: Slow wipeOFF: Wiper off

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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
E
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TH E S YSTE M
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
A
DE
B
A Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/place
calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system
B Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call
D Call button: (Standard Audio System): Press the button to display the
Dial Number screen . Press again to display the most recently made
call number . Press a third time to initiate making the call to the number
displayed
Call button: (UVO eServices Systems): Press to receive/place/transfer
calls . Press to place a call using voice command prompts from the
system, or to answer an incoming call
E End Call button: Press to turn the Cruise Control ON/OFF
For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.kia.com, Owners section or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. 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.
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When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phone book entries •Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one phone to another •Changing language setting may delete paired phones
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