KIA SPORTAGE 2018 Features and Functions Guide

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CENTER PANEL
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock*
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 .
When you select AWD Lock mode 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 off-road .
• This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving, driving
on sandy and muddy roads, etc . , to maximize traction
• This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds above 19 mph (30 km/h)
and is shifted to AWD AUTO mode at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) . If the vehicle
decelerates to speeds below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h), 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 .
(Type A shown . Located below gear shift)
(Located on center panel)
A
B
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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 .
Heated Steering Wheel*
While the Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position, press the Heated
Steering Wheel button A 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 the ignition is turned OFF then ON again within 30 minutes of the steering wheel heater being turned ON, the system will remain in the ON position
•System does NOT turn off when the ignition is cycled . To turn the system off, press the Heated Steering Wheel button C
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CENTER PANEL
Parking Assist System*
(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
The Parking Assist System* is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. The Parking Assist System* may not detect every object in front of or behind the vehicle.
The Parking Assist System* is not a safety device . The Parking Assist System* is a supplemental system that assists the driver by chiming if any
object is detected within the sensing area to the front, rear and side 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 Assist System*
button A (LED illuminated) .
A

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SEATING
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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
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Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*
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
Heated and Ventilated Seats Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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(Buttons located on center panel)

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SEATING
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SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
AABC
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
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 .
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SEATING
E
E
F
Front Seat Headrest
Adjustment
Unfastening Center Seat Belt
To recline the Rear Seatback:
1 . Pull lever E up to unlock seat
2 . Holding the lever E up, adjust
Seatback to desired position F
3 . Release the lever E and ensure
the Seatback is locked in place
To fold the Rear Seatback:
1 . Pull lever E up to unlock seat
2 . Fold Seatback flat F
Reclining/Folding Rear Seats (Seat type with lever in front)
When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle .
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REMINDER: The lever must return to its original position for the Seatback to lock .
To raise headrest — Pull headrest up to
the desired position .
To lower headrest — Press lock A, then
press the headrest down .
A
1 . If Seat Belt is buckled,
press the release button
on the buckle .
2 . To retract the center
seatbelt webbing G in
2nd and/or 3rd rows,
use the lap belt tongue
plate H to push the
“release button” in the
small slot on the center
belt buckle J .
J
H
GG
H
J
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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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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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 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)
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 configuration may vary depending on vehicle options
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*
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options .
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 .
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F
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G
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B
C
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E
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual
Mechanical Key G:
Use to unlock /lock Driver’s Door:
1 . Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by
pressing up into slot as shown H
2 . Insert Mechanical Key and turn right to Unlock Driver’s Door . Turn twice within 4 seconds to Unlock all doors
3 . Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock Driver’s Door
4 . Return keyhole cover to its original position
Use to lock glove box and to turn Child-Protector Rear Door Lock

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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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
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*Fuel Door Release
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)
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 Press and hold to unlock liftgate and
manually open
E Press and hold more than 1 second for
Panic Alarm . To turn OFF Alarm, press
any button
To open the fuel door, press the right edge of
the fuel door .
REMINDER:
The fuel door 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 .
REMINDER:
•
The liftgate does not automatically open when the D button is pressed
•
The liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key is within close proximity of the vehicle
•
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror*
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 HomeLink®/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
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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.
How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink®*
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 .

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room LampsPanoramic Sunroof Operation*
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition or Engine Start /Stop button* is OFF .
Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation
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 Button – Press button B, to turn the front and rear
room lamps on and off .
Door Mode Button – Press button C, to enable or disable Door Mode .
In Door Mode, the map and room lamps turn on when any door is opened .
When all doors are locked or the ignition is on, the map and room lamp
will turn off immediately .
Rear Room Lamps – Press the button D
to turn the rear passenger lamp ON/OFF .
The sunroof operation is controlled through a multi-directional switch/
lever . The ignition or Engine Start /Stop button* needs to be in the ON
position to operate the sunroof .
To slide the sunshade and sunroof:
• Auto Open: Slide the lever E backward to the farthest position and
release
• Auto Close (sunroof only): Slide the lever E forward to the farthest
position and release
To slide the sunshade only:
•
Open: Slide the lever E partially backward to the first detent position
and release
• Auto Close: Slide the lever E partially forward to the first detent
position and release
To slide the sunroof (with sunshade open):
• Open: Slide the lever E backward to the first detent position and
release
• Close: Slide the lever E forward to the first detent position and
release to close sunroof glass only . Slide the lever backward to the
farthest position and release to close sunroof glass and sunshade
To tilt the sunroof:
• Raise: Push lever E upward .
• Lower: Push lever E upward again
or slide the lever forward to the
first detent position and release
• 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
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To stop the sunroof/sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction .
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AA
BCE
D
REMINDERS:
• Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while sunroof is open and vehicle is moving
• Sunshade cannot slide when it is in the tilt position or tilt while in an open or slide position
( Type B)

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Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Power Liftgate Open/Close button A to automatically open/
close the Liftgate .
Smart Key:
To open the Power Liftgate, press and hold the Liftgate button B until the Liftgate
begins opening . Press again to close .
REMINDER: Pulling the Rear Hatch upward by the handle or pressing the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Power Liftgate .
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open Power Liftgate automatically, press the Rear Hatch Release button C on
exterior of the Liftgate .
Automatically close by pressing the Power Liftgate Close button D .
Power Liftgate Opening Height Adjustment
Adjust the liftgate height opening to suit user's preference . The height setting
of a fully opened liftgate can be adjusted by the following steps:
1 . Position the liftgate manually to the preferred height
2 . Press Power Liftgate Close button D more than 3 seconds
3 . A system beep will sound twice indicating the height setting has been saved
The liftgate will then open to the set height . To change setting again, repeat
steps 1-3 .

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Power Liftgate*
(Located on Liftgate inside lip near latch)
(Buttons located on Driver's Panel)
Power Liftgate Opening Height Adjustment Video
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