Kia Sportage: AbbreviationsThis glossary explains abbreviations used throughout the Kia Sportage manual. Use it to identify the systems, features and terms referenced in the vehicle instructions.
| ABS | Anti-lock Brake System |
|---|---|
| ACC | Accessory |
| ACU | Air Bag Control Unit |
| ALR | Automatic Locking Retractor |
| BAS | Brake Assistant System |
| BCA | Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist |
| BCW | Blind-Spot Collision Warning |
| BVM | Blind-Spot View Monitor |
| CC | Cruise Control |
| CD | Charge Depleting |
| CPD | Child Presence Detection |
| CRS | Child Restraint System |
| CS | Charge Sustaining |
| CSC | Crosswind Stability Control |
| DAW | Driver Attention Warning |
| DBC | Downhill Brake Control |
| DCM | Digital Centre Mirror |
| DCT | Dual Clutch Transmission |
| DPF | Diesel Particulate Filter |
| DRL | Daytime Running Light |
| DRVM | Driving Rear View Monitor |
| EBD | Electronic Brake Force Distribution |
| ECM | Electrochromic Mirror |
| ELR | Emergency Locking Retractor |
| EPB | Electronic Parking Brake |
| ESC | Electronic Stability Control |
| ESS | Emergency Stop Signal |
| ETCS | Electronic Toll Collection System |
| FAW | Forward Attention Warning |
| FCA | Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist |
| HAC | Hill-start Assist Control |
| HBA | High Beam Assist |
| HDA | Highway Driving Assist |
| HID | High-Intensity Discharge |
| HMSL | High-Mounted Stop Lamp |
| HUD | Head-Up Display |
| IC/JC | Interchange/Junction |
| ICCB | In-Cable Control Box |
| ISG | Idle Stop and Go |
| ISLA | Intelligent Speed Limit Assist |
| LATCH | Lower Anchors and Tether for Children |
| LFA | Lane Following Assist |
| LKA | Lane Keeping Assist |
| MCB | Multi-Collision Brake |
| MDPS | Motor Driven Power Steering |
| MIL | Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
| MSLA | Manual Speed Limit Assist |
| NFC | Near Field Communication |
| NSCC | Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control |
| ODS | Occupant Detection System |
| PCA-R | Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist |
| PCA-F/R | Forward/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist |
| PCA-F/S/R | Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist |
| PDW-R | Reverse Parking Distance Warning |
| PDW-F/R | Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning |
| PDW-F/S/R | Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning |
| RCCA | Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist |
| RCCW | Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning |
| RSPA | Remote Smart Parking Assist |
| RVM | Rear View Monitor |
| SBW | Shift-by-Wire |
| SCC | Smart Cruise Control |
| SCR | Selective Catalytic Reduction |
| SEA | Safe Exit Assist |
| SEW | Safe Exit Warning |
| SRS | Supplemental Restraint System |
| SRSCM | SRS Control Module |
| SVM | Surround View Monitor |
| TBT | Turn-by-Turn |
| TCI | Turbo Charger Intercooler |
| TCS | Traction Control System |
| TIN | Tyre Identification Number |
| T-GDI | Turbocharged Petrol Direct Injection |
| TMK | Tyre Mobility Kit |
| TPMS | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| TSA | Trailer Stability Assist |
| UWB | Ultra-Wideband |
| VIN | Vehicle Identification Number |
| VESS | Virtual Engine Sound System |
| VOCs | Volatile Organic Compounds |
| VSM | Vehicle Stability Management |
Over-The-Air software update: (if equipped)
The Over-The-Air (OTA) feature lets you update the Kia Sportage software wirelessly. It helps keep the vehicle's
systems current without requiring a wired connection.
Downloading software
The lates ...
Transmission shift indicator
The transmission shift indicator shows gear information for the transmission fitted to your Kia Sportage.
Automatic transmission shift indicator: (if equipped)
Figure 1. Ty ...
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally,
corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions,
tire wear will be he ...