wheel KIA SPORTAGE PHEV 2023 Features and Functions Guide
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34†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDSPORTAGE HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
Power Liftgate Open/Close Button*
Open: Press and hold briefly the A button for
approximately one second to open the liftgate
Close: Press and hold the A button until liftgate is
completely closed If the button A is released while closing,
the power liftgate will stop and a warning chime will sound
(But ton located to the left of Steering Wheel)
REMINDER: This control does not adjust brightness on the infotainment system screens Use the display set tings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(But tons located on left of Steering Wheel)
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle star tup When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible
Press and hold the ESC button B turn ESC OFF/ON
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
With parking lights/headlights ON, press switch A (+) or (-) to
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination
Instrument Cluster Illumination Control
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†6
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward by keeping the brakes momentarily engaged even after you depress the accelerator
The HAC automatically activates during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDERS:
•
HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
HOLD
HOLD
HOLD
HOLD
AB
A
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
QR CODE
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38 *IF EQUIPPED
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
SPORTAGE HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Headlight ON position
Parking light position
AUTOAuto Light* / DRL / HBA
OFFLights OFF
OFFOFFAUTO
AUTO
OFFOFFAUTO
AUTO
Headlights & High BeamsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)
To operate:
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams
AUTO Light* — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically, depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
High Beam Assist is designed to
automatically adjust the headlight range
by switching between high and low beams
based on light detected from other vehicles
and road conditions
To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to
the AUTO Light position and turn on the
high beams by pushing the lever away from
you The High Beam Assist indicator will
illuminate
REMINDERS:
•
HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and the low beams will be on continuously
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The lights will be on automatically when the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Fog lights are on
•Engine is turned off
•Switch is in the OFF position
REMINDER: DRL only operates during the day time
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
High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
Steering Wheel Controls Video
QR CODE
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39 *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSOFFOFFAUTO
AUTO
OFFOFFAUTO
AUTO
Windshield Wipers & Washers
Front Wiper & Washer
To operate front wipers and washers:
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press INT switch B up/down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
Rear Wiper & Washer
To operate rear wipers and washers:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push lever to spray and wipe
MIST
OFF
AUTO
LO
HIHI
REARLO
OFF
MIST OFF
AUTO
LO
HIHI
REARLO
OFF
MIST OFF
AUTO
LO
HIHI
REARLO
OFF
MIST OFF
AUTO
LO
HIHI
REARLO
OFF
MIST: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
I N T: Intermittent Wipe
LO: Slow Wiper Speed
HI: High Wiper Speed
HI: Continuous wipe
LO: Slow wipe
OFF: Wiper off
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal Lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane change signal will blink 3 times
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go to the User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster and select Lights, then One-Touch Turn Signal
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
One-Touch Lane Change
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wipers and Wiper Stalk Video
Lifting Wipers / Wiper Service Mode Video
QR CODE
A
BREMINDER: Headlights must be ON for fog light operation
LO and HI sets wiper speed No intermit tent wipe function is available on rear wipers
QUICK TIP
• Moving switch B to HI increases intermit tent wipe frequency and wipe speed Moving switch B to LO decreases frequency of wipes
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Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
QUICK TIPS
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate One-Touch Lane Change Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A up/down to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF