KIA Sportage (2019 year). Instruction — part 12

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Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the EPB.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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NOTICE

- Electronic Parking

Brake (EPB) Warning Light

The Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light may illumi-
nate when the Electronic Stability
control (ESC) Indicator Light comes
on to indicate that the ESC is not
working properly (This does not
indicate malfunction of the EPB).

Master Warning light
(if equipped)

• This warning light informs the driver

of the following situations
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) mal-

function (if equipped)

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)

- Autonomous Emergency Braking

(AEB) malfunction (if equipped)

- Lamp malfunction and so on.

The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur. At
this time, the LCD Modes Icon will
change from (

) to (

).

If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned off
and the LCD Modes Icon will be
changed back to its previous icon (

).

Autonomous Emergency
Braking (AEB) Warning
light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
• When there is a malfunction with

the AEB.

In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Warning Light
(if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the AWD system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

EPB

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Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFLS) Warning
Light (if equipped)

This warning light blinks:
• Once you set the Engine

Start/Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the AFLS.

If there is a malfunction with the AFLS:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and restart the

engine. If the warning light remains
on, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

Indicator Lights

Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
Light

This indicator light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the ESC system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.

❈For more details, refer to

“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 6.

Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When you deactivate the ESC sys-

tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
ton.

❈For more details, refer to

“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 6.

AFLS

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Immobilizer Indicator
Light (Without Smart Key)
(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
• When the vehicle detects the

immobilizer in your key properly
while the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start the

engine.

- The indicator light goes off after

starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with

the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Immobilizer Indicator
Light (With Smart Key)
(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates for up
to 30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the

smart key in the vehicle properly
while the Engine Start/Stop Button
is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start the

engine.

- The indicator light goes off after

starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
• When the smart key is not in the

vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start the

engine.

This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
• When the vehicle can not detect

the smart key which is in the vehi-
cle while the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

This indicator light blinks:
• When the battery of the smart key

is weak.
- At this time, you can not start the

engine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in chapter 6).

• When there is a malfunction with

the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Turn Signal Indicator
Light

This indicator light blinks:
• When you turn the turn signal light

on.

If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.

- The indicator light does not blink

but illuminates.

- The indicator light blinks more

rapidly.

- The indicator light does not illumi-

nate at all.

High Beam Indicator
Light

This indicator light illuminates:
• When the headlights are on and in

the high beam position

• When the turn signal lever is pulled

into the Flash-to-Pass position.

Light ON Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
• When the tail lights or headlights

are on.

High beam assist indica-
tor (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates :
• When the high-Beam is on with the

light switch in the AUTO light posi-
tion.

• If your vehicle detects oncoming or

preceding vehicles, the High beam
assist system will switch the high
beam to low beam automatically.

❈For more details, refer to "High

beam assist" in this chapter.

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Cruise
Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
• When the cruise control system is

enabled.

❈For more details, refer to “Cruise

Control System” in chapter 6.

Cruise SET Indicator
Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
• When the cruise control speed is set.

❈For more details, refer to “Cruise

Control System” in chapter 6.

AUTO HOLD Indicator
Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
• [White] When you activate the auto

hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.

• [Green] When you stop the vehicle

completely by depressing the
brake pedal with the auto hold sys-
tem activated.

• [Yellow] When there is a malfunc-

tion with the auto hold system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

❈For more details, refer to “Auto

Hold” in chapter 6.

Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) Indicator
Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
• [White] When the lane departure

warning system does not detect
the lane line.

• [Green] When you activate the lane

departure warning system by
pressing the LDWS button.

• [Yellow] When there is a malfunc-

tion with the lane departure warn-
ing system.

In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

❈For more details, refer to “Lane

Departure Warning System
(LDWS)” in chapter 6.

AUTO

HOLD

SET

CRUISE

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ECO Indicator Light
(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates :
• When the Active ECO system is

activated by pressing the DRIVE
mode button.

• The ECO indicator (green) will illu-

minate to show that the Active
ECO is operating.

❈For more details, refer to “Drive

Mode Integrated Control System"
in chapter 6.

SPORT Mode Indicator
Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
• When you select “SPORT” mode

as drive mode.

• The SPORT indicator (orange) will

illuminate to show that the SPORT
is operating.

❈For more details, refer to “Drive

Mode Integrated Control System”
in chapter 6.

All Wheel Drive (AWD)
LOCK Indicator Light
(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When you select AWD Lock mode

by pressing the AWD LOCK button.
- The AWD LOCK mode is to

increase the drive power when
driving on wet pavement, snow
covered roads and/or off-road.

CAUTION -

AWD Lock
Mode

Do not use AWD LOCK mode on
dry paved roads or highway, it
can cause noise, vibration or
damage of AWD related parts.

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The rear parking assist system
assists the driver during backward
movement of the vehicle by chiming if
any object is sensed within a distance
of 47 in. (120 cm) behind the vehicle.
This system is a supplemental system
and it is not intended to nor does it
replace the need for extreme care and
attention of the driver. The sensing
range and objects detectable by the
back sensors (

➀) are limited.

Whenever backing-up, pay as much
attention to what is behind you as you
would in a vehicle without a rear park-
ing assist system.

Operation of the rear parking
assist system

Operating condition

• This system will activate when the

indicator on the rear parking assist
OFF button is not illuminated. If
you desire to deactivate the rear
parking assist system, press the
rear parking assist OFF button
again. (The indicator on the button
will illuminate.) To turn the system
on, press the button again. (The
indicator on the button will go off.)
If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 3 mph (5 km/h), the system
may not be activated correctly.

REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING -

Rear parking
assist system

Never rely solely on the rear
parking assist system. Always
perform a visual inspection to
make sure the vehicle is clear of
all obstructions before moving
the vehicle in any direction. Stop
immediately if you are aware of
a child anywhere near your vehi-
cle. Some objects may not be
detected by the sensors, due to
the object's size or material.

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• This system will activate when

backing up with the ignition switch
ON.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 3 mph (5 km/h), the system
may not be activated correctly.

• The sensing distance while the

back-up warning system is in oper-
ation is approximately 47 in. (120
cm) at the rear bumper center
area, 23.5 in. (60 cm) at the rear
bumper both side area.

• When more than two objects are

sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.

Types of warning sound

• When an object is 47 in. to 24 in.

(120 cm to 61 cm) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps intermit-
tently.

• When an object is 24 in. to 12 in.

(60 cm to 31 cm) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps more fre-
quently.

• When an object is within 11 in. (30

cm) of the rear bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.

Non-operational conditions of
rear parking assist system

The rear parking assist system
may not operate properly when:

1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It

will operate normally once the
moisture clears.

2. The sensor is covered with foreign

matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)

3. Driving on uneven road surfaces

(unpaved roads, gravel, bumps,
gradient).

4. Objects generating excessive

noise (vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes)
are within range of the sensor.

5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile

phones are within range of the
sensor.

7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towing

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The detecting range may decrease
when:

1. The sensor is covered with foreign

matter such as snow or water.
(The sensing range will return to
normal when removed.)

2. Outside air temperature is

extremely hot or cold.

The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:

1. Sharp or slim objects such as

ropes, chains or small poles.

2. Objects which tend to absorb the

sensor frequency such as clothes,
sound absorbent material or snow.

3. Undetectable objects smaller than

40 in. (1 m) in height and narrower
than 6 in. (14 cm) in diameter.

Rear parking assist system
precautions

• The rear parking assist system

may not sound consistently
depending on the speed and
shapes of the objects detected.

• The rear parking assist system may

malfunction if the vehicle bumper
height or sensor installation has
been modified or damaged. Any
non-factory installed equipment or
accessories may also interfere with
the sensor performance.

• The sensor may not recognize

objects less than 12 in. (30 cm)
from the sensor, or it may sense an
incorrect distance. Use caution.

• When the sensor is frozen or cov-

ered with snow, dirt, or water, the
sensor may be inoperative until the
material is removed using a soft
cloth.

• To prevent damage, do not push,

scratch or strike the sensor.

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NOTICE

This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors. It cannot detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
such as poles or objects located
between sensors may not be detected
by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the
vehicle when backing up.
Be sure to inform any drivers of the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the systems
capabilities and limitations.

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Self-diagnosis

If you don’t hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently when shifting the gear to the
R (Reverse) position, this may indi-
cate a malfunction in the rear parking
assist system. If this occurs, have
your vehicle checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

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NOTICE

Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to
the vehicle or injuries to its occu-
pants due to a rear parking assist
system malfunction. Always drive
safely and cautiously.

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The parking assist system assists
the driver during movement of the
vehicle by chiming if any object is
sensed within the distance of 39 in.
(100 cm) in front and 47 in. (120 cm)
behind the vehicle.

This system is a supplemental sys-
tem and it is not intended to nor does
it replace the need for extreme care
and attention of the driver.
The sensing range and objects
detectable by the sensors (

➀) are

limited. Whenever moving pay as
much attention to what is in front and
behind of you as you would in a vehi-
cle without a parking assist system.

Operation of the parking
assist system

Operating condition

• This system activates when the

parking assist system button is
pressed with the ignition switch ON.

• The indicator of the parking assist

system button turns on automatical-
ly and activates the parking assist
system when you shift the gear to
the R (Reverse) position. It will turn
off automatically when you drive
above 18.6 mph (30 km/h).

PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING

The parking assist system is a
supplementary function only.
The operation of the parking
assist system can be affected
by several factors (including
environmental conditions).
It is the responsibility of the
driver to always check the front
and rear views before and while
parking.

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• The sensing distance while backing

up is approximately 47 in (120 cm).
when you are driving less than 6.2
mph (10 km/h).

• The sensing distance while moving

forward is approximately 39 in.
(100 cm) when you are driving less
than 6.2 mph (10 km/h).

• When more than two objects are

sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.

• The side sensors are activated

when you shift the gear to the R
(Reverse) position.

• If the vehicle speed is above 12.4

mph (20 km/h), the system auto-
matically turns off. To activate
again, push the button.

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NOTICE

It may not operate if it’s distance
from the object is already less than
approximately 9 in (25 cm) when the
system is ON.

Distance

from object

Warning indicator

Warning sound

When driving

forward

When driving

rearward

39 in ~ 24 in

(100 cm ~ 61 cm)

Front

-

Buzzer beeps

intermittently

47 in ~ 24 in

(120 cm ~ 61 cm)

Rear

-

Buzzer beeps

intermittently

23 in ~ 12 in

(60 cm ~ 31 cm)

Front

Buzzer beeps

frequently

Rear

-

Buzzer beeps

frequently

11 in (30 cm)

Front

Buzzer sounds

continuously

Rear

-

Buzzer sounds

continuously

Type of warning indicator and sound

: with Warning sound

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NOTICE

• The actual warning sound and indicator may differ from the illustration

according to objects or sensor status.

• Do not wash the vehicle's sensor with high pressure water.

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✽

NOTICE

• This system can only sense objects

within the range and location of
the sensors; It can not detect
objects in other areas where sen-
sors are not installed. Also, small
or slim objects, such as poles or
objects located between sensors
may not be detected by the sen-
sors. Always visually check behind
the vehicle when backing up.

• Be sure to inform any drivers of

the vehicle that may be unfamiliar
with the system regarding the sys-
tems capabilities and limitations.

Non-operational conditions of
parking assist system

Parking assist system may not
operate normally when:

1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It

will operate normally when mois-
ture melts.)

2. Sensor is covered with foreign

matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)

3. Sensor is stained with foreign mat-

ter such as snow or water.
(Sensing range will return to nor-
mal when removed.)

4.The parking assist button is off.

There is a possibility of parking
assist system malfunction when:

1. Driving on uneven road surfaces

such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.

2. Objects generating excessive

noise such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes can interfere with the sen-
sor.

3. Heavy rain or water spray.
4. Wireless transmitters or mobile

phones present near the sensor.

5. Sensor is covered with snow.

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Detecting range may decrease
when:

1. Outside air temperature is

extremely hot or cold.

2. Undetectable objects smaller than

1 m and narrower than 14 cm in
diameter.

The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:

1. Sharp or slim objects such as

ropes, chains or small poles.

2. Objects, which tend to absorb sen-

sor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.

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NOTICE

1.

The warning may not sound

sequentially depending on the speed
and shapes of the objects detected.

2. The parking assist system may

malfunction if the vehicle bumper
height or sensor installation has
been modified. Any non-factory
installed equipment or accessories
may also interfere with the sensor
performance.

3. Sensor may not recognize objects

less than 30 cm from the sensor,
or it may sense an incorrect dis-
tance. Use with caution.

4. When the sensor is frozen or stained

with snow or water, the sensor may
be inoperative until the stains are
removed using a soft cloth.

5. Do not push, scratch or strike the

sensor with any hard objects that
could damage the surface of the
sensor. Sensor damage could occur.

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NOTICE

This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors, it can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
or objects located between sensors
may not be detected.
Always visually check in front and
behind the vehicle when driving.
Be sure to inform any drivers in the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the systems
capabilities and limitations.

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Self-diagnosis

When you shift the gear to the R
(Reverse) position and if one or more
of the below occurs you may have a
malfunction in the rear parking assist
system.
• You don't hear an audible warning

sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently.

If this occurs, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.

✽

✽

NOTICE

Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to
the vehicle or injuries to its occu-
pants related to a parking assist sys-
tem. Always drive safely and cau-
tiously.

WARNING

Pay close attention when the
vehicle is driven close to
objects on the road, particularly
pedestrians,

and especially

children. Be aware that some
objects may not be detected by
the sensors, due to the objects
distance, size or material, all of
which can limit the effective-
ness of the sensor. Always per-
form a visual inspection to
make sure the vehicle is clear of
all obstructions before moving
the vehicle in any direction.

•

is displayed. (if equipped)

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The rearview camera will activate
with the ignition switch ON and the
shift lever in the R (Reverse) position.

This system is a supplemental sys-
tem that shows behind the vehicle
through the rearview display mirror
while backing up unless equipped
with a navigation system, then will
display on the screen.
The rearview camera may be turned
off by pressing the ON/OFF button
when the rearview camera is activated.
To turn the camera on again, press
the ON/OFF button again when the
ignition switch is on and the shift
lever is in R (Reverse). Also, the
camera will turn on automatically
whenever the ignition switch is
turned off and on again.
• This system is a supplementary

function only. It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check the
inside/outside rearview mirrors and
the area behind the vehicle before
and while backing up because
there is a dead zone that can't be
seen by the camera.

• Always keep the camera lens

clean. If lens is covered with for-
eign matter, the camera may not
operate normally.

❈

If your vehicle is equipped with
AVN (Audio, Video and Navigation)
system, rearview display will show
behind the vehicle through the
AVN monitor while backing-up.
Refer to a separately supplied
manual for detailed information.

REARVIEW CAMERA

WARNING -

Backing &
using camera

Never rely solely on the rear view
camera when backing. You must
always use methods of viewing
the area behind you including
looking over both shoulders as
well as continuously checking all
three rear view mirrors. Due to
the difficulty of ensuring that the
area behind you remains clear,
always back slowly and stop
immediately if you even suspect
that a person, and especially a
child, might be behind you.

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