Kia Sportage 2021 Manual

Interior Overview

1. Inside door handle
2. Seat position memory system
3. Outside rearview mirror control switch
4. Outside rearview mirror folding switch
5. Central door lock/unlock switch
6. Power window switches (Front)
7. Power window switches (Rear)
8. Power window lock button
9. Steering wheel tilt/telescopic lever
10. Steering wheel
11. Headlight leveling adjustment switch
12. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF button
13. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) switch
14. Power tailgate open/close button
15. Bonnet release lever
16. Instrument panel fuse
17. Seat
18. Shift dial
19. Brake pedal

* if equipped
The illustrations in this guide may vary from the actual vehicle.

Instrument Panel Overview

1. Audio remote control button
2. Driver's front air bag
3. Horn
4. Driving assist button
5. Instrument cluster
6. Light control/turn signals lever
   Wiper and washer control lever
7. Infotainment system
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
9. Climate control system
   Infotainment/climate switchable controller
10. ENGINE START/STOP button
11. Front seat warmer and air ventilation seat button
12. Steering wheel heater button
13. Downhill Brake Control (DBC) button
14. AUTO HOLD button
15. Parking safety button
16. Parking/View button
17. Drive mode integrated control system
18. Wireless smartphone charging system
19. Center console storage box
20. Passenger's front air bag
21. Glove box
22. ISG system Off button

Instrument Cluster / Engine Compartment

Instrument cluster

1. Speedometer
2. Tachometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5. Odometer
6. Distance to empty
7. Transmission shift indicator (if equipped)
8. Outside temperature gauge (if equipped)
9. Warning and indicator lights

Petrol Engine Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
7. Positive battery terminal (+)
8. Negative battery terminal (-)
9. Fuse box

Climate Control System / Windows

Automatic climate control system*

1. Driver's temperature control
2. Passenger's temperature control
3. AUTO (automatic control)
4. OFF
5. Fan speed control
6. Mode selection
7. Front windscreen defroster
8. Rear window defroster
9. SYNC
10. Air intake control
11. Air conditioning (A/C)
12. Climate control display
13. Rear temperature control
14. Infotainment/climate switchable controller control panel

Windows

1. Driver's door power window switch
2. Front passenger's door power window switch
3. Rear door (left) power window switch
4. Rear door (right) power window switch
5. Power window lock switch

Note: In cold and wet climates, power windows may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

Door Locks / Tailgate / Bonnet

Operating door locks manually

1. Insert the key into the tab
2. Lift the cover

Locking/unlocking with the central door lock switch

1. Door lock button
2. Door unlock button
3. Door indicator light

Child-protector rear door lock

1. Turn to lock position
2. To open the rear door, pull the outside door handle

Opening/closing the manual tailgate

1. Press the outside handle switch (1) to open the tailgate.
2. Pull up the tailgate.
3. Push down the tailgate to close it.

Tailgate emergency safety release

1. Move the mechanical key to the right

Smart tailgate*

Activate the smart tailgate from the Settings menu.

Opening the bonnet

1. Pull the bonnet release lever (1).
2. Push the secondary latch (2) to the left.
3. Lift the bonnet (3) upwards.
4. Pull out the support rod (4).
   
5. Hold the bonnet opened with the support rod.

Closing the bonnet

• Before closing the bonnet, check if all filler caps are correctly installed and any other combustible material must be removed from the engine compartment.
• Lower the bonnet until it is about 30 cm above the closed position and let it drop to securely lock in place.

Fuel Filler Door / Urea Solution / Pan-European eCall System

Opening the fuel filler door

1. Turn the engine off.
2. Press the rear center edge to open the fuel filler door (1).
3. Remove the fuel tank cap (2) by turning it counterclockwise.

Closing the fuel filler

1. Turn the fuel tank cap (2) clockwise until it "clicks".
2. Press the rear center edge to close the fuel filler door (1).

Adding urea solution

Urea solution level gauge

1. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position.
2. Turn the urea solution tank cap in a counterclockwise direction to open it.
3. Fully insert the refill hose to add the ISO 22241-specified urea solution. Fill in a sufficient amount of urea solution.
4. Turn the urea solution tank cap in a clockwise direction to securely close it.

* Only vehicles with diesel engines are equipped with Urea solution. Pay great caution not to add the urea solution into the fuel tank.

Pan-European eCall System

1. Microphone
2. SOS button
3. LED

Accident reporting

• System operation in the event of a traffic accident
• Connection with the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
• Emergency services

The Pan-European eCall device automatically makes an emergency call to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) to request appropriate rescue operations in the event of a car accident.

For the purpose of providing appropriate emergency services response and support, the Pan-European eCall system automatically transmits the accident data to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) when a traffic accident is detected. In this situation, the emergency call cannot be hung up by pressing the SOS button; the Pan-European eCall system remains connected until the emergency service officer receiving the call disconnects the emergency call. In minor traffic accidents, the Pan-European eCall system may not execute an emergency call. However, an emergency call may be made manually by pressing the SOS button.

Seat / Air Bag / Child Restraint System

Seats

Front seat

1. Forward and backward
2. Seatback angle
3. Seat height
4. Seat cushion tilt
5. Lumbar support
6. Driver position memory system
7. Headrest
8. Walk-in switch (passenger's seat)

2nd-row seat

9. Seatback angle/folding
10. Armrest
11. Headrest
12. Seatback folding

Passenger's front air bag ON/ OFF switch*

Forward/rearward-facing child restraint system

Securing a child restraint system with a lap/shoulder belt

ISOFIX anchorage and top tether anchorage (ISOFIX anchorage system) for children

1. ISOFIX Anchor Position Indicator
2. ISOFIX Anchor
   

Securing a child restraint system seat with "top-tether anchorage" system

Lighting Control / Wipers and Washers / Steering Wheel / Cruise Control System

Lighting control

1. OFF/O
2. AUTO
3. Position & Taillamp
4. Low beam

Wipers and Washers

1. Front wiper speed control
   2: High wiper speed
   1: Low wiper speed
   ---: Intermittent wipe
   AUTO* Auto control wipe
   O: Off
   1x: Single wipe
2. Wash with brief wipes
3. Rear wiper speed control
   2: Continuous wipe
   1: Intermittent wipe
   O: Off

Adjusting steering wheel angle and height

1. Pull the lock-release lever (1) down.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired angle (2) and height (3).
3. Pull the lock-release lever up.

1. Cruise control system*
   
   1. Cruise indicator
   2. Set speed
2. To set cruise control speed press the Driving Assist button at the desired speed
   
3. To increase cruise control set speed push the + switch up
   
4. To decrease cruise control set speed push the - switch down
   
5. Cancel cruise control set speed by depressing the brake pedal or pressing the button
   
6. To resume cruising speed push the +, - switch or press the button
   

Towing / Starting the Vehicle

Towing

When towing the vehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies:

1. Set the vehicle to ACC (Accessory).
2. Change the gear to N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.

Failure to place the shift dial in N (Neutral) may cause internal damage to the transaxle.

On 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground (without dollies (1)) and the front wheels off the ground.

Emergency towing operation

1. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the bumper.
2. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is fully secured.
   

Starting the vehicle

• If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button with the smart key. When you press the ENGINE START/STOP button directly with the smart key, the smart key should contact the button at a right angle.
• When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you cannot start the engine normally. Replace the fuse with a new one. If it is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/ STOP button for 10 seconds while it is in the ACC position. The engine can start without pressing the brake pedal. But for your safety always press the brake pedal before starting the engine.

Engine Oil / Washer Fluid / Jack and Tools / Tyre Mobility Kit / Additional Info

Checking the engine oil level

Pull the dipstick out and check the level. The level should be between F-L line (petrol engine) and in the C range (for diesel engine).

Refilling engine oil

Use a funnel to help prevent oil from being spilled on engine components. Use only the specified engine oil.

Checking the washer fluid level

Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain water may be used if washer fluid is not available.

Jack and tools

The shown tools are stored in the luggage compartment. Remove the luggage board cover to reach this equipment.

1. Jack
2. Wheel nut spanner

Tyre Mobility Kit

Please read the instructions before using the Tyre Mobility Kit.

1. Compressor
2. Sealant bottle

With the Tyre Mobility Kit (TMK) you stay mobile even after experiencing a tyre puncture. After ensuring that the tyre is properly sealed, you can drive cautiously on the tyre (for a distance of up to 200 km (124 miles)) at maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) in order to reach a service station or a tyre dealer to have the tyre replaced.

Additional Info*

Idle Stop & Go (ISG)

When enabled, ISG automatically stops the car's engine to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The ISG function may not work if the car's battery charge status, ambient temperature and/or engine temperature is too low. Air conditioning/heater control settings may also affect ISG function.

Kia Service App

The Kia Service App – now available for free on iPhone/iPad and Android With the Kia Service App, you have (almost) all Kia dealers in Europe within reach*.

iPhone/iPad:

Android:

Looking for a showroom or just a service, the app displays all dealers around your current location on the map. With one click you can call a dealer, visit their website or get directions to the showroom.

(*) In selected markets only

Documents / Resources

References

• App Store - Apple
• Google Play

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