KIA SPORTAGE 2023 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2023, Model line: SPORTAGE, Model: KIA SPORTAGE 2023Pages: 66, PDF Size: 5.66 MB
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT 
 
SYSTEMS
Power Outlets A: Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) 
power outlet 
Multimedia USB Port B: Use Multimedia USB port to connect USB audio devices and smartphones  
USB-C Charger Port C: Devices can be recharged using a USB-C cable  The Engine Start/Stop button needs to in the 
ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB-C Charger Port  
Digital Clock
Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit, then select General   Press the onscreen Date/Time button 
to enter the clock settings  Then use the onscreen buttons to navigate through setup and return to exit  
Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port
For more information on the Aux/USB Por ts and Power Outlets, refer to section 4 in the Owner's Manual  
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide  
REMINDERS:
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Using the power outlets and the USB por ts for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) could cause the bat ter y to discharge
 • 
Kia recommends that you only use USB cables made by your device’s manufacturer   Third-par t y USB cables may cause damage to your device
 •When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Set tings screen
 •To access manual date and time set ting, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Set tings (Kia Connect with Smar t Navigation*)
QUICK TIPS
 •The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
 •The Multimedia USB data por t is located next to the Power Outlets  The USB Charger Por t does not suppor t data transfer
 •The Multimedia USB Por t in the center panel charges slower than the USB Charger Por ts throughout the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
(Center Console)
12V180WUSB
ABCRefer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port Video
QR CODE 
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Charge a compatible smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the charging 
pad A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the 
charging indicator, while the ignition is on 
1   
Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings* in the Instrument 
Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system, select 
Convenience then Wireless Charging System
2   All doors must be closed
3   Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad
4   Indicator light B may change to amber once wireless charging begins
5  Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
Wireless Smartphone Charging System*
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wireless Smartphone Charging Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS:
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The smar tphone must be a compatible phone with QI function available; Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may effect the speed or per formance of the wireless charging
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
 • 
This vehicle is equipped with wireless charging technology which allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging; however, device compatibilit y varies
 • 
Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable   As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
 • Charging Performance: Your device’s position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance   Other factors that may affect the charging rate include foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
 •If driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
 •For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed and the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
 •For best results, place smar t-phone on the center of the charging pad
 •If wireless charging does not work, move smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber 
 •Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
QUICK TIPS
(Center Console)
12V180WUSB
A
B 
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting (Manual Mode)†3
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
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Sportmatic® Shifting Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS:
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When in P (Park), if the Release but ton is not pressed while shifting, the transmission does not shift
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If going through a car wash, remind the at tendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running   Also, disable the power liftgate lid control, turn off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
 •Press brake pedal and depress release but ton 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
QUICK TIPS(Center Console)
A 
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
Driver’s temperature control knob
Passenger ’s temperature control knob
Automatic Climate Control but ton
Front windshield defroster but tonMode selection but tonAir conditioning but ton*
SYNC but tonRear window defroster but tonInfotainment/climate control mode switching but ton
Air intake control but ton
Fan speed control but tons
375°F76°FAUTOPWRAUTOCLIMATEA/CSYNCMEDIUMYour Automatic Climate Control system may differ from the illustration  
(Type B shown)
Automatic Climate Control*
Infotainment System / Climate Control mode switching button A - Press to toggle between Infotainment System and Climate Control Modes
Climate Control Auto Function
1  Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation - The Auto setting automatically controls the air flow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected and the ambient condition
2   Set desired Temperature 
3    
Press SYNC to sync the left and right  temperature control
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1   
Set Temperature to Hot   
2    
Press the Front Defrost button    Defog Inside Windshield:
1    
Set Fan Speed to highest position 
2    
Set Temperature to highest position 
3    
Press the Front Defrost button   Air Flow Modes 
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode  selection button to cycle to the desired mode:
Auto Defogging System (ADS):
Au to d e fo ggin g is d esign e d to re du ce t h e fo ggin g up of t h e insi d e of t h ewindshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield   The system will automatically change to defrost mode 
when needed   
Auto Defogging is set ON by default and will operate when the Climate Control system is ON   To cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost button  for three seconds, when the ignition is in on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate)  To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the Front Defrost button  for three seconds 
Face-Level 
Bi-Level
Floor-Level
Floor/Defrost-Level
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Automatic Climate  Control: Touch-Sensitive Control Panel Video
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS:
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
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Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control or SYNC Temperature Control
 •Defrost  mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster per formance
 •During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator may 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 humidit y
 •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
QUICK TIPS
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
A 
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
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
Floor-Level
Floor/Defrost-Level
REMINDERS:
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
 •Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations   See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more details 
 •Set the mode to the desired position   To defrost  mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster per formance
 •MA X A /C mode automatically engages Recirculated Air
 •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
QUICK TIPS
0+MAXA/CFan speed control knob
Front windshield defroster button
Air conditioning ON/OFF but ton*
Recirculated/fresh air but ton 
Rear window defroster but ton
Temperature control knobPUSH for Max A /C
Air flow mode but tons 
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
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 brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse)  
or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (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 OFF 
Auto Hold*
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 the gear shift  Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood, and liftgate must be closed  
The Auto Hold indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a standstill and AUTO HOLD button B 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 
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction  Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer  
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) / Auto Hold Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS:
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped   Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
REMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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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
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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
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
 •When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
 •Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
 •If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
QUICK TIPS
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators 
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
AUTO
HOLDOFF
DRIVE MODE
B
HOLD
HOLD "
(Center Console)(Driver ’s Panel) 
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
All Wheel Drive System and AWD Lock Video
QR CODEDownhill Brake Control (DBC)†6AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock*
DBC helps drivers maneuver down steep hills by automatically applying braking inputs, allowing drivers to concentrate on steering  
Press button A to turn DBC ON/OFF 
When you select AWD LOCK mode  (indicator is illuminated) 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 on unpaved roads  
 •This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, driving on unpaved roads, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc , to improve traction
 •This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds above 38 mph and 
is shifted to AWD AUTO mode at speeds above 38 mph   If the vehicle decelerates to speeds below approximately 38 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 
The DBC system is a supplemental system and does not replace the need for the driver to apply the brakes  Pay at tention to road and traf fic conditions and be prepared to depress the brakes  
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
REMINDER: DBC defaults to OFF when ignition is cycled 
 •When on, DBC will turn OFF when but ton 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
QUICK TIPS
AUTO
HOLDOFF
DRIVE MODE
(Center Console)
A
B
The AWD system is a supplemental system only   It is the driver ’s responsibilit y to drive carefully depending on road and traf fic conditions   
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information   
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CENTER PANEL / SEATING
CENTERPANEL
SEATING
(But tons located to the right of gear shift)
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*†1 5
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
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats Video
QR CODE
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns  
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
 •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
(Center Console)
AA
BB
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring video
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring†1 1
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring can help alert the driver when a rear passenger may be left in the vehicle  The alert will be a message on the Instrument Cluster LCD stating to “Check rear seats” C and an alert will sound  
The factory default is set to OFF   To turn the system ON or OFF, go to Vehicle Settings on the Infotainment System, by selecting VEHICLE, then select Convenience, then Rear Occupant Alert and check/uncheck the box 
REMINDERS: 
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Always be sure to check the passenger areas before leaving the vehicle
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ROA uses a rear door opened/closed histor y, which is reset after the driver turns the vehicle off, exits the vehicle and locks the door remotely   So even if a rear door does not reopen, Rear Occupant Aler t (ROA) aler t can occur
(Message on Cluster Display)
When engaged, Rear Occupant Aler t is not a substitute for one’s at tention and may not detect all movement within the vehicle  Always check the vehicle interior when exiting the vehicle See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information   
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