KIA SPORTAGE 2022 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2022, Model line: SPORTAGE, Model: KIA SPORTAGE 2022Pages: 58, PDF Size: 4.49 MB
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CENTER PANEL
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CENTER PANEL
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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
•When the Climate Control System’s temperature is turned up to high heat, the Seat Warmers turn on automatically
QUICK TIPS
(Buttons located on center panel)
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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Heated and Ventilated Seats Video
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*†2 0
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
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40SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
SEATING
SEATING
.
SeatbackLumbar*SeatSeat Cushion
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†176-Way Manual Adjustable
Driver’s Seat*†1 8Move/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 lever E up several times to raise
Seat Height.
Push lever E down several times to
lower Seat Height.
Pull lever F to adjust seatback recline.
Press G to adjust lumbar support.
•
When adjusting seat forward or backward, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving vehicle
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Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
For more information on 6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat operation, refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual.
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat Video
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Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
SEATING
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 0
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. Set the front seatback in the
most upright position and if
needed, slide the seat forward.
2. Lower the headrest to the
lowest position
3. Insert the rear seat belt buckle
into the pocket between the rear
seatback and cushion. Insert the
seatbelt webbing in the guide
4. Lift seatback folding lever A
up to unlock seat
5. Fold Seatback flat
Reclining/Folding Rear Seats†1 8
(Seat type with lever in front)
When adjusting seat forward or backward, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle
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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 F, then press the headrest down.
1. If Seat Belt is buckled, press the release button
on the buckle
2. To retract the 2nd-Row Center Seatbelt C into
the headliner, press the “release button” on the
buckle by inserting the seat belt tongue plate D
in the small slot on the center buckle E
REMINDER: The lever must return to its original position for the Seatback to lock.
REMINDERS:
• The headrest only moves up and down as described above. It does not adjust forward or backward
• Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident
• Button may be hard to see if headrest is in its lowest position
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.AA
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SEATING
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Unfastening Center Seat Belt Video
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SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE42*IF EQUIPPED
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Lock
Unlock
HOLD
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options. For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual.
Mechanical Key F:
1. Pull out door handle
2. Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by pressing up into slot as shown H
3. Insert Mechanical Key I and turn right to unlock Driver’s Door. Turn twice within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
4. Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to lock Driver’s Door
5. Return keyhole cover to its original position
Use to turn Child-Protector Rear Door Lock.
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button G:
•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 with Remote Start*
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 F
•
• 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
• 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
• When reinserting the mechanical key into the fob, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
QUICK TIPS
(Type C shown)
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IOTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
Remote Start - Smart Key Video
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*IF EQUIPPED 43ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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:
•The Liftgate does not automatically open when the button D is pressed
•
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
(Type A shown)
Lock
Unlock
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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44SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Fuel Filler Lid ReleaseFuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)To open the Fuel Filler lid:
1. Press the right center edge of the Fuel Filler lid A
2. Pull the Fuel Filler lid out to fully open B
To open the Fuel Cap, turn it counterclockwise C
REMINDERS:
•The fuel filler lid will unlock when Driver’s door is unlocked
•To unlock fuel filler lid:– Press the unlock button on your smart key– Press the Central Door unlock button on armrest trim of driver’s door – Pull the driver’s inside door handle outward– The fuel filler lid will lock when all doors are locked
•To lock fuel filler lid:– Press the lock button on your smart key– Press the Central Door lock button on armrest trim of driver’s door – All doors and fuel filler lid will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating.
REMINDERS:
• To open the fuel door, press the right edge of the fuel door
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It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click, and then when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks back
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Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling D
QUICK TIP
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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One-Click Fuel Cap Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror*†12
A HomeLink® button
B HomeLink® button
C Indicator light
D HomeLink® button
E Glare detection sensor
F Automatic dimming ON
G Automatic dimming OFF
ABFGCED
REMINDERS:
•A ladder may be needed to access the garage door opener
•A second person may be needed to help
•Some of the steps are time sensitive
If the indicator C flashes rapidly in red continuously, but if the garage door opener does not operate, please continue to follow Rolling Code Programming steps below
QUICK TIP
Erasing programmed buttons will delete all trained transmitters
QUICK TIP
For more information, go to HomeLink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Designed to help reduce glare from a vehicle’s headlights located in the rear and also connect up to three electronic transmitters
in one location. Press the on/off button F to turn the auto-dimming function on or off.
REMINDER: Mirror indicator light will illuminate when automatic dimming is ON.
How to Sync Transmitter
1. Press and release A, B or D button:
– If the indicator C flashes slowly in red, go to Step 3
(Programming)
– If the indicator C is continuously turned ON or flashes
rapidly in red several times, go to Step 2 (Erasing)
2. Press and hold the button you wish to erase the program
for approximately 15-25 seconds until the LED flashes
slowly in Red
3. Hold the Garage Door Opener Original Transmitter near the
HomeLink Mirror
4.
Press and hold the desired button (A, B or D) and the
Original Transmitter button until the indicator C is turned
on continuously or flashes rapidly in red. This indicates the
programming is completed
To complete programming of a Rolling Code garage door opener:
1. Firmly press and release the “Learn,” “Smart,” or “Program”
button of the garage door opener while the indicator C flashes
slowly in red. Once the button is pressed, you have approximately
30 seconds to initiate the next step
2. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the HomeLink
button for two seconds and release. Repeat this up to three
times to complete the programming. Do not press the HomeLink
button rapidly. At this point, programming is complete and your
device should operate
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, until the indicator light begins to
flash, and then release both buttons within 30 seconds.
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Homelink Support Video
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46SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room LampsPanoramic Sunroof Operation
with 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
multidirectional 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 forward
• 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 TIP
To stop the sunroof/sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction
QUICK TIP
REMINDERS:
• Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while sunroof is open
• Sunshade cannot slide when the sunroof is in the tilt position or tilt while in an open or slide position
• Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
• When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
( Type B)
( Type A )
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open Power Liftgate automatically, press the Rear Hatch Release button A
(next page) on exterior of the Liftgate.
Automatically close by pressing the Power Liftgate Close button B.
Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Power Liftgate Open/Close button C to automatically open/
close the Liftgate.
Smart Key:
To open the Power Liftgate, press and hold the Liftgate button D until the
Liftgate begins opening. Press again to close.
REMINDERS:
• Pulling the Rear Hatch upward by the handle or pressing the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Power Liftgate
• When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
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 B 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.
REMINDER: Ensure objects and people are out of the way when operating the power liftgate.
Power Liftgate*†1 6
(Located on Liftgate inside lip near latch)
(Buttons located on Driver's Panel)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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.
REMINDERS:
•All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds for the system to operate
•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
•Ensure obstacles and people are out of the way of the liftgate
• 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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Liftgate Release Button
(for manual liftgate)
Smart Power Liftgate*†1 6
Located underneath the rear liftgate hatch. With
liftgate unlocked, press the Liftgate Release Button B 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
QUICK TIPS
HOLD
(Liftgate release button)
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Smart Power Liftgate Video