center console KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
(Panel located above center console)
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 5 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 buttonAir conditioning ON/OFF but ton*
Recirculated/fresh air but ton
Rear window defroster but ton
Temperature control knob PUSH for Max A /C
Air flow mode but tons

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CENTER PANEL
SPORTAGE HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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 (trunk) 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:
•
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
•
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
QUICK TIPS
Refer to page 5 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators
Refer to section 6 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)†5AWD (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 on, the DBC indicator will illuminate
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 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDER: DBC defaults to OFF when ignition is cycled
•When on, DBC will turn OFF when vehicle speed is over 38 mph
•If the indicator illuminates red, the DBC system may have malfunctioned Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
QUICK TIPS
AUTO
HOLDEV
HEV
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
CENTERPANEL
(But tons located to the right of gear shift)
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*†1 4
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 OFFRefer 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 5 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
•When manually turned on, the seat warmer system automatically controls the seat temperature to help prevent low-temperature burns When manually adjusted to increase heat, soon after, the seat warmer returns to the automatic function
•When pressing and holding the seat warmer but tons, the seat warmer will turn off
QUICK TIPS
(Center Console)AA
BB