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SPORTAGE HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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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)*
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Electric Parking Brake (EPB) / Auto Hold Video
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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
QUICK TIPS
Refer to page 5 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Smart Key with Remote Start / Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)*†1 1
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock Driver ’s Door Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors and Liftgate (trunk)
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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
Manual Liftgate*: Press and hold to unlock the Liftgate and then manually open
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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
J Remote Start*: Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button A within 32 feet distance from the vehicle Within four (4) seconds of pressing the door lock button A, press and hold the Remote Start button J for more than two (2) seconds to start the vehicle To stop the Remote Start operation, press the button again If driver does enter vehicle within ten minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine will automatically turn off
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)* - To park or exit a parking space remotely K L, see instructions on page 30
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
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 left to unlock Driver ’s Door Turn left twice within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
4 Insert Mechanical Key and turn right to lock Driver ’s Door to lock all doors
5 Return keyhole cover to its original position
Use to turn Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
(Type C shown)
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Smart Key with Remote Start / Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) Video
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•If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
•The Smar t Key ’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell or smar tphone To help prevent this, store each device separately
•When reinser ting the mechanical key into the fob, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
QUICK TIPS

Refer to section 5 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
SPORTAGE HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
OTHER KEYFEATURES
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 Press and hold to unlock the liftgate and
then manually open
E Press and hold more than 0 5 seconds
(half a second) for Panic Alarm To turn
OFF Alarm, press any button
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Turn to the right once to unlock driver ’s door
•Turn to the right again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
•Turn to the left once to lock all doors
Lock
Unlock
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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REMINDERS:
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The Liftgate/trunk does not automatically open when the but ton D is pressed
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Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options
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The Liftgate unlocks when the Smar t Key fob is within close proximit y of the Liftgate
(Smar t Key Mechanical Key shown)