KIA SPORTAGE 2019 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2019, Model line: SPORTAGE, Model: KIA SPORTAGE 2019Pages: 50, PDF Size: 3.91 MB
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology Voice Recognition system, below
are some tips and reminders Improve the
performance by making a few simple changes
to your phone contacts:
•Use full names (first and last names) vs
short or single-syllable names (“John
Smith” vs “Dad," “Smith Residence” vs
“Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emoji’s or
hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of
Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with all
capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations
(“Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
The system may have difficulty understanding
some accents or uncommon names Below are
other tips to optimize using the voice recognition
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†4,20
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
There are two options for placing a call using the Steering Wheel
controls:
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (system displays
the call history with the most recent calls)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button A (system will BEEP to indicate it is
ready for call placement) Then say the command “Call {name}” or
“Dial {number}”
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
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•When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too soft or too loud •Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands •Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C Open windows, sunroof, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can interfere with Voice Recognition •Press the talk button and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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Voice Recognition Tips Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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QR CODE
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
Audio System Setup Options
Press the SETUP key, then using the touchscreen, press the menu item to enter (Display, Sound, Clock /
Calendar, Phone, System) Adjust the available settings for each equipped audio system setup option by
pressing the onscreen buttons/arrows Audio system setup options may include the following:
To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle,
treble, fader, balance) – When in the SETUP
menu, select Sound and then Sound Setting
Adjust the settings by pressing the onscreen
arrows and then Return to exit
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the
illustration. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
REMINDER: To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
•Display settings - Adjusting the Brightness, Mode Popup, Media Display
•Sound settings - Sound Settings (fader, balance, bass, middle, treble), Speed Dependent
Volume Control, Voice Recognition Volume, Touchscreen Beep
•Clock/Calendar settings - Clock Settings, Calendar Settings, Time Format, Clock Display
•Phone settings - Pair Phone, Paired Phone List, Contacts Download, Outgoing Volume,
Bluetooth® System Off
•System settings - Memory Information, Prompt Feedback, Language
Standard Audio System*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (CD, MP3, USB, iPod, Aux, My Music, Bluetooth® Au dio)*
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® stations/Media tracks/songs/files. Then press to select stations/tracks/songs/files
Press to move up/down one Category/File folder
DISP
CAT/FO LDER
SEEK/T RACK
RADIO
M EDIA
CLO CK
SETU P
SCA
N
PHONE
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 enter SETUP mode
Press to enter CLOCK mode
Press to turn display ON/OFF
Insert CD
Press to eject CD
Press to select the next/previous station/channel/track/song/file. Press and hold to move quickly through/rewind/fast forward the stations/channels/tracks/songs/files.
Press to select and cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select MEDIA modes Press again to cycle through the Media modesPress to enter PHONE mode
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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For further UVO operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 20-23.
UVO eServices†1 / Android AutoTM †3 / Apple CarPlay® Setup*†11
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UVO eServices Registration/Activation – To use UVO eServices:
1 Using a compatible smartphone to access your App Store, download the Kia UVO app
2 In your smartphone’s settings, ensure that Location Services are enabled
3 Using the Kia UVO app, register for a new MyUVO com account
4 Follow the In Car Setup Instructions on the Kia UVO app to complete the UVO eServices Activation
Apple CarPlay®*
Setting up and starting Apple CarPlay®:
1 On the head unit, press the SETUP key
2 Press the Phone Projection or Connectivity button , select Apple
CarPlay® then select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY [Accept all terms,
conditions and requests on the head unit and phone in order to use
Apple CarPlay®]
3 Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone with the vehicle’s USB
port using the manufacturer’s cable provided with your iPhone
4 From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button,
where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
Android Auto™*
Setting up Android Auto™:
1 From an Android Auto™ compatible device, download the Android
Auto™ app from the Google Play™ Store
2 Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the on-screen
instructions to complete setup on the mobile device
How to start Android Auto™:
1 Press the SETUP key on your audio system’s control panel
2 Press the Phone Projection or Connectivity button , select
Android Auto™ then select ENABLE ANDROID AUTO Accept all
terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone in order
to use Android Auto ™
3 Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the
manufacturer’s cable provided with your phone
4 From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Android Auto™ button,
where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps
REMINDERS:
• Android Auto compatibility requirements: Micro-USB cable that came with your pho\
ne, OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, compatible Android smartphone and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)
• Apple CarPlay compatibility requirements: Apple Lightning cable, latest iOS software, iPhone 5 or later and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)\
• It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating syste\
m release
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 20-23. For more information, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual.
Press to display PHONE mode
Press to display Setup/Settings mode
Press to display UVO eServices menu
Press to enter Apps/Information menu
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency.• SiriusXM™ mode: Change the channel.• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX).Press and hold to the do the following (over 0 8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies. When released, the system seeks the next available frequency.• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio).
Press knob to turn Power On/Off Rotate knob to adjust Volume up/down
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® mode
In Radio/SiriusXM®/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/ channels/tracks/songs/files.
UVO eServices Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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QR CODE
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•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •Navigation may be available when connected to Android™ Auto or Apple CarPlay® supported smartphones •At any time, you can interrupt the Voice Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the Steering Wheel •Prolonged use of the audio system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery •A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
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REMINDER: To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
UVO eServices*†1, 2 5
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, My Music, Aux, Bluetooth® Au dio)
Sound settings: To adjust the UVO eServices System sound settings:
1 Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit or the on-screen SETUP button in ALL MENUS2 Select the on-screen SOUND button, or SOUND SET TINGS3 Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Priority Advanced, Default, Beep)4 Use the on-screen buttons to adjust settings 5 Press the return button to save settings
Radio Presets: You can listen to FM, AM and SiriusXM radio and save frequently used stations
How to Save a Preset: Press and hold the desired slot This saves the current station in the selected slot
SiriusXM Smart Favorites: For the first ten favorite SiriusXM channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM, then select any of the first six favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
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Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency.• SiriusXM™ mode: Change the channel.• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX).Press and hold to the do the following (over 0 8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies. When released, the system seeks the next available frequency.• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio).
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select FM/AM/ SiriusXM® modes
Press to select MEDIA modes
Press to display Setup/Settings mode
Press to select navigation mode
Press to display the MAP screen for the current position mode
Press to go to Custom (Set) Menu
In Radio/SiriusXM®/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/channels/tracks/songs/files Press the knob to receive the selected channel/track/song/file
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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QR CODE
REMINDER: To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 20-22. For more information refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.
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•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •Prolonged use of the audio 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 when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge •At any time, you can interrupt the Voice Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the steering wheel
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UVO eServices†1, 2 5 with Premium Navigation*†12
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Au dio)
To adjust the sound settings (Position, Volume Tone, Priority, Navigation Volume, Advanced, Default, Beep) from any audio mode:
1 Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit or the on-screen SETUP button in ALL MENUS 2 Select the on-screen SOUND button, or SOUND SET TINGS Select the menu item to change settings3 Use the on-screen buttons to adjust settings Press the Return button to save settings
Radio Presets: You can listen to FM, AM and SiriusXM radio and save frequently used stations
How to Save a Preset: Press and hold the desired slot This saves the current station in the selected slot
SiriusXM Smart Favorites: For the first ten favorite SiriusXM channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM, then select any of the first six favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom button – A programmable button to provide quick access to one of several available system features To Program the Custom button:
1 Press the SETUP button, then press the Custom button 2 Select one of the available features you would like the Custom button to open
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Power Outlets A: Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed
to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet
Aux/USB/iPod® Port B: Use the Aux port to connect audio devices and the USB port
to connect USB audio devices, smartphones and iPod® devices
USB Charger* C: Devices can be recharged using a USB cable The Engine Start /Stop
button needs to in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger
• Press the RETURN button on the navigation screen* to ensure changes are saved
• When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Settings screen
• To access manual date and time setting, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Settings (UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*)
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REMINDERS:
•
Using the power outlets, USB/Aux ports for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Start /Stop button in the ACC position (Engine OFF ) could cause the battery to discharge
•
Use manufacturer cables only that came with your device Third party cables may cause damage to device
For more information on the Aux/USB/iPod® Ports and Power Outlets, refer to the Owner's Manual.
(Located on back of center console)
(Located on center panel)
BAA
AC
Digital Clock
Press SETUP button on audio system, then follow
on-screen instructions to change clock settings
Aux/USB/iPod® Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger*
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
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Driver’s temperature control knobPassenger’s temperature control knob
Automatic Climate Control button
Front windshield defroster button
Mode selection button
Air conditioning button*
SYNC Temperature Control Mode button
Rear window defroster button
Air intake control buttons
Climate control display
Fan speed control buttons
OFF button
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
( Type B)
Automatic Climate Control*
Climate Control Auto Function
1 Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation - The Auto setting
automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air
intake and air conditioning according to the temperature
setting selected
2 Set desired Temperature
3 Press SYNC to select Sync 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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•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 flow 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
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Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode selection button to cycle to the desired mode:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
REMINDERS:
•
When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
•
Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
•
Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control or SYNC Temperature Control
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Fan speed control knob
Front windshield defroster button
Air conditioning ON/OFF button*
Recirculated/fresh air button
Rear window defroster button
Temperature control knob
Air flow mode buttons
Manual Climate Control*
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 Temperature to desired position
3 Press the Front Defrost button
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow modes, press the Mode
selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
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•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance •MA X A /C mode automatically engages Recirculated Air •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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REMINDER: Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
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2
3
4MAXA/ C
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Sportmatic® Shifting Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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REMINDERS:
• The paddle shifters can be operated when the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph
• When in Manual mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (Manual mode)
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down
one gear
P
R
N
D
SHIFTL OCK
RELEASE
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting†19
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Manual Mode:
To enter Manual mode, move shift lever from D to left gate A
To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+] to
upshift or down [–] to downshift A
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–]: Manual Mode Downshift
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•Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gear shift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear •Manual mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
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Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle
at a standstill even though the brake pedal
is not depressed after the driver brings the
vehicle to a complete stop by depressing
the brake pedal Auto Hold can be turned
On/Off using the AUTO HOLD button B on
the center panel below gear shift Before
Auto Hold will operate, the driver’s door,
engine hood and liftgate must be closed,
and the driver’s seat belt must be fastened
The AUTO HOLD indicator on the
Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a
standstill, and AUTO HOLD button B is
pressed ON, the indicator will illuminate
white While driving the vehicle (vehicle is
not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator
will remain white
Green: Engaged - When coming to a complete stop by depressing the
brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green
Off (not illuminated) - The indicator will turn Off when the AUTO
HOLD button B is manually pressed Off
or when the EPB is manually turned On
Yellow: Malfunction - When the
indicator is illuminated yellow, there
may be a system malfunction Take
your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators. (Type B shown Located below gear shift)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to
engage the parking brake
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A Ensure that the
indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster
If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more
than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse
or Drive
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB
switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position Ensure that the
indicator light is O F F
•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB •If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application •Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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A
B
Electric Parking Brake Video
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QR CODEAuto Hold*
REMINDERS:
•
EPB will not release unless the hood, liftgate and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
•
A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly