Kia Sportage: Seat warmer/ventilation: (if equipped). Sun visor![]() |
The seat warmer and ventilation functions provide heating or cooling for the front and rear seats. Seat ventilation is available for the front seats only.
Operation
Press the relevant button to operate the seat warmer or ventilation function.
When the vehicle is in ON, the function defaults to OFF.
While the vehicle is running, the system can adjust seat temperature automatically according to the ambient temperature. For details, refer to Smart Temperature Comfort Control System (for driver's seat).
The seat temperature setting changes through the following levels:
|
Temperature |
Duration |
|---|---|
|
OFF |
- |
|
High |
30 minutes |
|
Medium |
60 minutes |
|
Low |
- |
WARNING
Seat warmer burns
Use seat warmers carefully. Prolonged use can cause excessive heat or burns, even at a low setting. The driver should take particular care when a passenger is:
An infant or child, an older person, a person with a disability, or a hospital outpatient
Someone with sensitive skin or a tendency to burn easily
Fatigued
Intoxicated
Taking medication that can cause drowsiness, such as sleeping pills or cold medicine
CAUTION
Do not clean the seats with organic solvents such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or petrol. These products may damage the seat surface or heating components.
When a seat warmer is operating, do not place heat-insulating items such as blankets, cushions or seat covers on the seat. They may cause the seat to overheat.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with warmers, as they may damage the heating components.
Do not change the seat cover. Doing so may damage the seat warmer or ventilation system.
Seat damage
Do not use organic solvents such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or petrol to clean ventilated seats. These substances may damage the seat ventilation system.
NOTE
When the seat warmer is switched on, its heating function may turn on and off automatically according to the seat temperature.
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Operation
Lower the sun visor and release it from the retaining bracket (5).
Pivot the visor towards the side window (2) to block sunlight from that direction.
If needed, slide the sun visor along its mount (1) to extend its coverage.
Slide open the mirror cover (3) to use the vanity mirror.
If equipped, use the ticket holder (4) to keep a toll ticket within reach.
WARNING
When adjusting the sun visor, make sure it does not obstruct your view of the road or surrounding traffic.
NOTE
Do not place multiple tickets in the ticket holder at once, as this may damage it.
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