warning KIA SPORTAGE 2019 Features and Functions Guide
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Downhill Brake Control (DBC)†6AWD (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 and is shifted
to AWD AUTO mode at speeds above 25 mph If the vehicle decelerates to speeds
below approximately 25 mph, 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
•
•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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C
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Parking Distance Warning-Forward and Reverse*†5
(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 Distance Warning-Forward and Reverse is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. The Parking Distance Warning-Forward and Reverse may not detect every object in front of or behind the vehicle.
The Parking Distance Warning-Forward and Reverse is not a safety device The Parking Distance Warning-Forward and Reverse 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 Distance Warning-Forward
and Reverse button A (LED illuminated)
A
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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*†18
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
Refer to page 2 for more information
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
ABBA
(Buttons located on center panel)
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SEATING
AA
B
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
Unfastening Center
Seat Belt
To recline the Rear Seatback:
1 Pull lever A up to unlock seat
2 Holding the lever A up, adjust
Seatback to desired position B
3 Release the lever A and ensure
the Seatback is locked in place
To fold the Rear Seatback:
1 Pull lever A up to
unlock seat
2 Fold Seatback flat
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 For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath
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To raise headrest —
Pull headrest up to the
desired position
To lower headrest —
Press lock C, then
press the headrest down
C
1 If Seat Belt is buckled, press the
release button on the buckle
2 To retract the center seatbelt
webbing D in 2nd and/or 3rd
rows, use the lap belt tongue
plate E to push the “release
button” in the small slot on the
center belt buckle F
F
E
DD
E
F
Second and Third Row Center Seatbelt 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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QR CODE
REMINDER: The lever must return to its original position for the Seatback to lock
REMINDER: The headrest only moves up and down as described above It does not adjust forward or backward
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Fuel Filler Lid Release
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)
To open the Fuel Filler lid:
1 Press the right edge of the Fuel Filler lid F
2 Pull the Fuel Filler lid out to fully open G
To open the Fuel Cap, turn it counterclockwise H
REMINDER:
The fuel filler lid 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
To view videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website
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Kia Key Fob Video
One-Click Fuel Cap Video
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
HOLD
Lock U
nlo ck
L ock U
nlo ck
B
C
D
E
A
HOLD
L ock U
nlo ck
L ock U
nlo ck
HOLD
L ock U
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L ock U
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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 Manual Liftgate*: Press and hold for more
than 1 second to unlock Liftgate Then lift
by the handle to manually open Liftgate
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
E Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic
Alarm To turn OFF Alarm, press any button
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
REMINDERS:
•
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options
•The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the liftgate
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
Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling I
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FG
IH
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room LampsPanoramic Sunroof Operation
w/Power Sunshade*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
Front/Rear Room Lamps 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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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
AA
BCE
D
( Type B)
Sunroof Operation Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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QR CODE
( Type A )
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REMINDERS:
•All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
•The Smart Power Liftgate feature will not operate when:
- The doors are recently closed and locked, and the Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles- A door is not locked or closed- The Smart Key is in the vehicle
•
Press any button on the Smart Key fob during the Detect and Alert stage to deactivate the Smart Power Liftgate function
Smart Power Liftgate Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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QR CODE
• During the Smart Power Liftgate alert, the Smart Power Liftgate can be deactivated with the Smart Key by pressing any button on the key fob
• The open height can be adjusted For information on how to set open height, see your owner's manual
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HOLD
C
Liftgate Release Button
(for manual liftgate)
Smart Power Liftgate*†1 4
Located underneath the rear liftgate hatch With
liftgate unlocked, press the Liftgate Release Button A and pull the liftgate up by the handle to open
• The liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release Button
• The liftgate unlocks automatically, and can then be opened, when the Smart Key fob* is within close proximity to the vehicle
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HOLD
(Liftgate release button)
A
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are near
the back of the vehicle, within close proximity, the hazard
lights will blink and a chime will sound for about 3 seconds
as an alert that the Smart Power Liftgate is about to open
Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional
times before opening the Smart Power Liftgate
The Smart Power Liftgate
feature is off by default To
enable the Smart Power
Liftgate, go to User Settings
in the LCD Instrument
Cluster modes
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Opening the Hood:
1 Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2 In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push
the secondary Latch B to the left inside of the
Hood’s center and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood by pressing the front center of the
Hood Then, press down to securely lock in place
Hood Release Lever and Latch
A
B
REMINDERS:
• While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
• Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat surface, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and setting the parking brake
REMINDERS:
• The Tire Mobility Kit requires the use of the 12V/15A /180W Power Outlet, which is located on the right side of the outlet / aux port area
• After tire is properly sealed, drive cautiously at a maximum speed of 50 mph for no longer than a maximum distance of 120 miles
C
D
•The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary fix and is to be used for one tire only; the tire should be inspected as soon as possible •The kit should only be used for sealing/inflating passenger car tires; do not use for inflating any other type of tires •Some damaged tires cannot be sealed completely; do not use the kit if it appears a tire is damaged beyond repair
Tire Mobility Kit*
The Tire Mobility Kit may temporarily seal certain
types of tire damage
For operational information, please refer to the
Owner’s Manual
C Sealant Bottle
D Compressor
Tire Mobility Kit Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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QR CODE
QUICK TIPS
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SAFETY FEATURES
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ODS detects the presence of the front passenger and adjusts or
turns off airbag deployment accordingly
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed,
the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator will illuminate
Occupant Detection System (ODS)†13 /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator†2To properly fasten your seat belts:
1
Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle B until it clicks
2
Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE
HIPS as possible C Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the
shoulder portion D
B
D
C
A
Seat Belts†2
Seat Belt Retractor Locks
Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder seat belts to remain unlocked during
normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and increased comfort
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS, seat
belt retractors will automatically lock the belts to reduce the risk of injury
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt
REMINDER: For more information about the seat belts and airbags in the vehicle, please refer to the Owner’s Manual The Seat Belt warning chime operates for driver’s seat only
QUICK TIP
( Type B)
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