KIA TELLURIDE 2021 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2021, Model line: TELLURIDE, Model: KIA TELLURIDE 2021Pages: 70, PDF Size: 8.41 MB
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Idle, Stop & Go (ISG) System
The ISG system is designed to reduce fuel consumption by automatically 
shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When the ISG system is ON and the vehicle is at a standstill, the engine will 
stop, and the green AUTO STOP indicator 
 A on the instrument cluster will 
illuminate.
The engine will restart when the brake pedal is released or the shift lever is 
moved from D (Drive) to the R (Reverse) position or to Manual Shift mode. 
When the engine restarts, the green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument 
cluster will turn off.
To deactivate the ISG system, press the ISG OFF button 
B. If you press it 
again, the system will be activated.
REMINDERS:
§      ISG  is active by default at vehicle startup. When the  ignition is 
cycled, ISG will turn ON again
§      Under  certain conditions, the engine will restart automatically  
even  if the brake pedal is still depressed
§      If  the AUTO STOP indicator 
 is continuously  blinking yellow and 
the ISG button LED is on , please contact an authorized Kia dealer
See  section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Images  are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual 
feature or operation. 
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§    The  ISG system is disabled when:
§   A  seat belt is unfastened
§   The  hood or a door is opened
§   Battery  condition is poor
§   The  front or rear defroster is turned on
§   Engine  coolant temperature is low
§   The  outside ambient temperature is too low/high
§   Emission  control devices activate
§   The  vehicle is on a steep slope
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IDLE, STOP & GO  
VIDEO 
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AUTO
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Face-Level F lo o r- L evel 
Bi-Level  Floor/Defrost-Level 
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Pressing the SYNC button 
J synchronizes all climate  
control zones (driver, passenger, and rear) to the driver’s 
temperature control. Auto Defogging System (ADS)
Auto defogging is designed to reduce 
the fogging up of the inside of the 
windshield by automatically sensing the 
moisture of the inside of the windshield. 
The system will automatically change to 
defrost mode when needed.
The ADS is set ON by default. To cancel 
ADS, press the Front Defrost button 
 C for three seconds, when the ignition 
is in on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate). 
To turn ADS on again, press the Front 
Defrost button 
 for three seconds. 
REMINDERS:  
§    Continuous use of the climate control system in 
the recirculated air position may allow humidity to 
increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass 
and obscure visibility
§    When  in AUTO m ode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed 
do not display on the Climate Control Display
§    Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents 
if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Defrost Outside Windshield 
1. Set  fan speed  to the highest position 
D
2. Set temperature  to hot A
3. Press the front defrost button  C 
Defog Inside Windshield 
1. Set  fan speed to highest position 
D
2. Set temperature  to highest position A
3. Press the front defrost button  C
Climate Control Auto Function
Press AUTO 
A to select full auto operation. In AUTO mode 
the driver and front passenger have full control of their own 
temperature zones. The mode, fan speed, air intake and air 
conditioning will activate and adjust accordingly to achieve 
the temperature settings for each zone.
To set temperatures:
§   Tu r n  
A to set the driver’s zone temperature
§   Tu r n  
J to set the front passenger’s zone temperature
A   AUTO (Automatic) Climate  
Control button
B  System OFF button
C    Front Windshield Defrost button
D  Fan Speed Control buttons
E  Rear Control Mode button
F  Mode Select button
G  Air Conditioning button
H   Rear Window Defrost button
I   Recirculated Air button
J   SYNC (Synchronize All Zones) 
Temperature Control button
Front Climate Control
Air Flow Modes 
To select air flow modes, press the Mode Select 
button 
F:
See  section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. 
Automatic Climate Control System *
AUTO DEFOGGING 
SYSTEM (ADS) VIDEO 
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When  the Climate Control System’s temperature 
is turned up to high heat or low cool, the Seat 
Warmers /  Ventilated Seats turn on automatically.
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REMINDERS: 
§    Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may 
fog the glass and obscure visibility
§    Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Face-Level 
F lo o r- L evel  Bi-Level 
Floor/Defrost-Level 
A  Fan speed control knob
B    Rear Window Defrost button
C  Air Conditioning button
D  Mode Select knob
E  Fresh Air button
F   Recirculated Air button
G  Rear Climate Control Mode button
H  Temperature Control Knob
Air Flow Modes 
To select air flow modes, turn the Mode Select 
knob 
D:
A/C TEMP
MAXA/C
Defrost Outside Windshield 
1. Set  fan speed  to the highest position 
A
2. Set temperature  to hot H
3. Set to front defrost  D 
Defog Inside Windshield 
1. Set  fan speed  
A to the desired position
2.  Set desired temperature  
H
3. Set to front defrost  D
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. Your  Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations.
Manual Climate Control System*
§   Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance 
§    Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
§    MA X A /C mode automatically engages Recirculated Air
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§    When in P (Park), if the Release  button is not pressed while 
shifting, the transmission does not shift
§    If going through a car wash, remind the attendant 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
To shift into any gear from Park, depress the brake pedal, then press the Release button A, located on the 
side of the gear shift lever, and shift.
P:  Park – To shift into Park from any gear, press the Release button 
B on the gear shift while the vehicle 
is stationary and the brake pedal is depressed, and shift.
R:  Reverse – To shift into Reverse, depress the brake pedal, press the Release button 
A, and move the 
shift lever forward twice to skip over Neutral and into Reverse.
N:  Neutral 
D: Drive 
[+]:  Manual Mode Upshift
[–]:  Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode:  To enter the Manual 
mode, move the shift lever from D to 
the left gate 
B.
To shift while in Manual mode, move 
the shift lever up [+] to upshift or down 
[–] to downshift 
B.
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Automatic Transmission and Manual Mode
§      The  instrument cluster and the light beside the shift lever 
identifies the gear the vehicle is currently in
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The Parking Distance Warning-Reverse /Forward 
System* D is a supplemental system that is 
designed to assist the driver by chiming if an object 
is detected within the sensing areas in the front or 
rear of the vehicle when parking or backing up.
When the Engine Start /Stop button is ON and the 
shift lever is in R (Reverse), the system is activated 
and the Parking Distance Warning-Reverse/
Forward System* button indicator is illuminated. 
REMINDERS: 
§    If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 6 mph, the system may not activate
§    When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
§    The Parking Distance Warning-Reverse/Forward System*  is not a substitute for proper and safe 
backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. The Parking 
Assist System may not detect every object behind or in front of the vehicle
(Rear sensors indicated)
Parking Distance Warning - Reverse/Forward System *†6
(Button below gear shift on 
center console)
D
Wireless Smartphone Charging System *
1.  Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings
2.    Lift open the tray cover (center console, in front of gear shift) 
A
3.   Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad B
4.  The indicator light C may change to amber once wireless charging begins
5.   Once charging is complete, the amber light 
C may change to green
REMINDERS: 
§   If any door is opened, charging will be disabled  
§   The smartphone must be a compatible phone with QI function available
§    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 compatibility varies. See the  
O wner’s  Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers  
§    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 d evice’s position on the wireless charging system can 
affect charging performance. Other factors that may affect the charging rate includes 
foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
WIRELESS CHARGING  
VIDEO 
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§       For  wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding  rear hatch) must be closed and the Smart 
Key Fob must be detected inside  the vehicle
§      For  best results, place the smartphone on the  center of the charging pad
§      If  wireless charging does not work, move the smartphone 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
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Auto Hold
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even if 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 
A on the center panel. Before Auto Hold will operate, the 
driver’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed and the driver’s seat 
belt must be fastened.
Depress the brake pedal, start the engine and then press the AUTO HOLD 
button 
A. The white Auto Hold indicator will come on indicating the system is 
in s t andby.
The Auto Hold indicator, which is in the instrument cluster, has four states:
White : Standby – When the vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and the AUTO 
HOLD button 
A is turned 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 and 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 
A is manually turned OFF or 
when the EPB is manually turned ON.
Yellow : Malfunction – When the 
indicator is illuminated yellow, there 
may be a system malfunction. Take 
your vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
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 
attention to traf fic and road conditions, and 
be prepared to depress the brakes
§    Auto  Hold only operates when the vehicle is 
in Drive or Neutral
§    Auto  Hold turns off when the ignition is cycled 
ELECTRONIC PARKING / 
AUTO HOLD VIDEO  
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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.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or 
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 
 i s  O F F.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
REMINDERS: 
§    As  a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
§    If  the warning light does not illuminate temporarily or remains continuously 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
§    A  click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB. These conditions are normal and indicate 
that the EPB is functioning properly
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AUTO HOLD VIDEO  
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§    Pull up and hold the EPB switch again 
to increase brake pressu re if parked on 
a decline or incline
§    When  leaving your keys with parking 
lot attendants or valet, make sure to 
inform them how to operate the EPB 
§    If  parked on a steep incline, pull up the 
EPB switch for mo re than 3 seconds 
for a firmer EPB application 
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Surround View Monitor (SVM)*
The Surround View Monitor (SVM) system is a parking support system that 
shows the areas around the front, rear, left and right sides of the vehicle via 
four cameras displayed onto the audio head unit screen.
Press 
A to turn the SVM system ON/OFF.
§      When OFF: The camera view will automatically display on the audio head 
unit screen when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse. The camera view will 
turn off when the vehicle is shifted out of Reverse
§      When ON: The camera view will display on the audio head unit screen in 
both Drive and Reverse. In Drive, the camera view will continue to display 
until the vehicle is traveling at speeds above approximately 9 mph. If you 
keep the SVM system on, the camera view will reappear on the audio head 
unit screen whenever the vehicle speed drops below approximately 9 mph
REMINDER:  The  SVM camera is equipped 
with  an optical lens to provide a wider range 
of vision and  may appear different from the 
actual distance. The  Surround View Monitor 
system is only a supplemental  device. Drivers 
should not rely solely on  the SVM information 
when parking and backing up.  Drivers should 
always pay attention and directly check  the 
left/right and rear.
VIEW
VIEW
When in Drive & Neutral:
Displays the front wide view and  
top view (default)
Displays the zoom-in front top view  
and top view
Displays the front-side view and top view
Used to adjust the brightness and  
contrast of the camera images
Displays the surround view settings When in Reverse:
Displays the rear wide view and  
top view (default)
Displays the zoom-in rear top view  
and top view
Displays the blind spot view and top view
Used to adjust the brightness and  
contrast of the camera images
Displays the surround view settings
Camera View Modes – To change camera view modes, use the touch screen or rotate the controller and 
push to select the mode.
SURROUND VIEW 
MONITOR (SVM) VIDEO 
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Cruise Control *
A    Cruise Control ON/OFF button: Press to turn the cruise control ON/OFF
B    Resume Cruising Speed button:  Press up to resume or increase cruising speed
    Set Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease cruising speed
C    Cruise Control Cancel button:  To cancel cruise control setting, do one of the following:
§   Press the brake pedal
§   Press the CANCEL button
CRUISE
CANCEL
RES
OK SET
§    The  standard cruise control system is designed to function a t above 
approximately 20 mph only
§     The  Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been 
depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine start
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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.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. The 
lights will turn 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
§    Engine is turned off 
§      Switch is in the DRL 
OFF position 
Headlight / High Beam 
Lever Operation
§      Rotate lever switch to change the headlight function:
§      Press lever away from you to turn high beam headlights ON
§      Pull lever to flash headlights/high beams or to turn off the high beams
High Beam Assist (HBA)* – 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:  
§    High  Beam Assist does not operate below certain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions. Please be aware of your 
surroundings and exercise proper road etiquette when operating a vehicle using the high beams
§     
HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph 
§     
If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously. If the lever is 
pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off 
§     
If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
§    When  the HBA indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the HBA is not working properly.  See an authorized Kia dealer for service
OFF
OFF
Headlight position
Parking Light position
AUTOAuto Light /DRL / 
High Beam Assist*  
OFFOFF position
To operate Turn Signals: Move lever up/down for right /left turn signal.
One-touch lane change signal  is activated by briefly pressing the turn signal lever slightly for less than  
1 second and then releasing. The lane change signal will blink 3 times.
To change how many times the lane change signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Settings in the LCD 
instrument cluster modes.
To operate Fog Lights: Rotate switch to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF.
REMINDER:  Headlights must be ON for fog light operation.
See  section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information . For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
STEERING WHEEL 
CONTROLS
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