Kia Sportage: Automatic climate control system: (if equipped)

1. Driver’s temperature control knob

2. Front windscreen defroster button

3. Rear window defroster button

4. Infotainment and climate control panel switching button

5. Air conditioning (A/C) button

6. Airflow mode selection button

7. SYNC button

8. Passenger’s temperature control knob

9. AUTO (automatic control) button

10. Air intake control button

11. Fan speed control button

12. Rear temperature control button

CAUTION

Operating the blower while the vehicle is in ON can discharge the battery. Use the blower while the engine is running.

Using the infotainment/climate switchable controller control panel

Operation

• Press the button on the switchable controller to move between the infotainment and climate control panels.

• Press and hold the button to choose the default panel for the controller.

Switching between panels

Operation

• Press the switchable controller button to select the infotainment or climate control panel. The selected panel icon illuminates, and the controls change to that panel.

• The knob display illuminates to indicate the selected panel mode.

• When the vehicle is in ACC, only the infotainment system is active.

Setting the default mode: (if equipped)

Operation

• Press and hold the button to set the default mode for the control panel.

• After you select a different panel, the controller returns to its default mode after a set period of time.

• If the default mode is set to OFF, the controller displays the mode that was used most recently.

Controlling heating and air conditioning automatically

Operation

1. Set the cabin temperature you want.

2. Press AUTO. The Kia Sportage climate control system automatically adjusts these settings to maintain the selected temperature:

   • Airflow mode

   • Fan speed

   • Air intake

   • Air conditioning

Level	Indicator	LCD display	Airflow*
High			2–8
Medium			1–7
Low			1–5

NOTE

• To exit fully automatic operation, press or adjust one of the following controls:

  • Fan speed control

  • Airflow mode selection

  • Front windscreen defroster. Press the button again to turn off front defrost; AUTO will then appear on the information display again.

  The function you select will operate manually, while the remaining climate control functions continue to adjust automatically.

• For convenient operation and effective climate control, use AUTO and set the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F).

Controlling temperature

Operation

• Turn the temperature control knob left or right to select the desired cabin temperature.

NOTE

Keep the sensor on the instrument panel uncovered so the heating and cooling system can regulate the cabin temperature effectively.

Adjusting driver and passenger side temperature equally

Operation

1. Press SYNC to link the driver’s and front passenger’s temperature settings.

2. Use the driver’s side temperature control to adjust both sides together.

Changing temperature scale

Operation

• On the infotainment system, select Settings > General > Units > Temperature to change the displayed temperature scale.

Controlling fan speed

Operation

• Press the left or right button to decrease or increase the fan speed.

Turning the fan OFF

Operation

• Press the left knob button, or press the left knob itself, to switch off the blowers.

Climate control features

Automatic air ventilation: (if equipped)

If the heater or air conditioner is operating and recirculated air remains selected for 30 minutes or longer at a low temperature, the system automatically switches to fresh-air mode. The change depends on the outside temperature.

Setting automatic air ventilation

To enable Auto dehumidify, open the infotainment system settings and select Settings > Vehicle > Climate > Automatic Ventilation > Auto dehumidify.

TIP

• For detailed instructions, refer to the Navigation Quick Reference Guide.

• Infotainment menus may change after a software update. Check the manual in the infotainment system or the quick reference guide for current instructions.

Sunroof inside air recirculation: (if equipped)

When the sunroof is opened while the heating or air conditioning system is operating, the air intake automatically changes to outside (fresh) air.

If you select recirculated air while the sunroof is open, the system keeps that setting for 3 minutes before switching automatically to outside (fresh) air.

After the sunroof is closed, the air intake returns to the setting that was selected before the sunroof was opened.

Activate upon washer fluid use: (if equipped)

To help prevent washer fluid odour from entering the cabin, the ventilation system temporarily switches to recirculated air when windscreen washer fluid is sprayed.

To enable this feature on the infotainment system, select Settings > Climate > Recirculate Air > Activate upon Washer Fluid Use.

TIP

• For detailed instructions, refer to the Navigation Quick Reference Guide.

• Infotainment menus may change after a software update. Check the manual in the infotainment system or the quick reference guide for current instructions.

Smart Temperature Comfort Control System (for driver's seat): (if equipped)

While the vehicle is running, the system automatically adjusts the driver’s seat warmer, seat ventilation and steering wheel heater according to the temperatures inside and outside the Kia Sportage.

After the vehicle is restarted, the steering wheel heater and seat warmer or ventilation are normally off. If the automatic climate-linked controls are enabled, however, these features can switch on or off in response to the interior and exterior temperatures.

Operation

• On the infotainment screen, select Settings > Vehicle > Seat > Heating/Ventilation > Auto. Controls That Use Climate Control Settings, then choose Steering wheel warmer or Seat warmer/ventilation.

TIP

• For detailed instructions, refer to the Navigation Quick Reference Guide.

• Infotainment menus may change after a software update. Check the manual in the infotainment system or the quick reference guide for current instructions.

Manual climate control system: (if equipped)

Fan speed control knob Front windscreen defroster button Infotainment and climate control panel switching button Airflow mode selection button Tempe...

Windscreen defrosting and defogging

Operation Set the fan speed to the level you need. Choose the desired temperature. Select the appropriate defrosting or defogging mode: or . The syst...