Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 Instrument Cluster and LCD Display
With its Instrument Cluster and LCD Display, the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV shows off an impressive mix of information and technology in the world of automotive innovation. It sets a new standard for driver-centered design and usefulness. This amazing piece of technology, which fits perfectly in the driver’s line of sight, turns the traditional instrument cluster into a flexible and ever-changing information hub that shows speed, battery charge, fuel level, and many other vehicle state indicators in real-time. The LCD Display can be changed so that drivers can customize their view and quickly get to important information and navigational details while staying fully informed of how the hybrid system works. We take a close look at the
2023 Kia Sportage PHEV’s Instrument Cluster and LCD Display, show you all of their features, customization choices, and how they work together to make driving this environmentally friendly and forward-thinking car more enjoyable.
2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)
Instrument cluster
Type A
Type B
* The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
- Speedometer
- Tachometer/Power gauge
- Hybrid battery SOC gauge
- Fuel gauge
- Odometer
- Distance to empty
- Transmission shift indicator
- Outside temperature gauge
- Warning and indicator lights
- Plug-in hybrid mode indicator (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
Full LCD cluster (if equipped)
The full LCD-type cluster provides two themes.
Type A
Type A is the basic theme of the full LCD type cluster and provides different graphic styles depending on drive mode.
Type B (Dynamic)
Type B is set by the user and provides digital display. The background screen changes according to the weather and time.
- Weather: sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, foggy, lightning and clearing up (6 types)
- Time: night, day, sunrise and sunset (4 types)
You can change the theme by selecting ‘Vehicle → Cluster → Select Theme’ on the menu.
CAUTION
The information is displayed after get-ting information from a weather information provider via GPS. Depending on the conditions of GPS reception, the information may be different from the current weather in your area.
If no information is received via GPS (e.g., not subscribed to Kia Connect service), the weather and time will be displayed as ‘sunny’ and ‘night’ on the cluster.
Adjusting instrument cluster illumination
The brightness of the instrument panel illumination is changed by pressing the illumination control button (“+” or “-“) when the ENGINE START/STOP button is ON, or the taillamps are turned on.
WARNING
Never adjust the instrument cluster while driving. This could result in loss of control and lead to an accident that may cause DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, or property damage.
- If you hold the illumination control button (“+” or “-“), the brightness will be changed continuously.
- A : Illumination
- If the brightness reaches to the maximum or minimum level, an alarm will sound.
Gauges
The gauges display various information such as the speed of the vehicle, and so on.
Speedometer
Type A
Type B (km/h) / (mph)
The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle and is calibrated in kilometres per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph).
Power gauge
The hybrid system gauge indicates whether the current driving condition is fuel efficient or not.
- CHARGE:
Shows that the energy made by the vehicle is being converted to electrical energy. (Regenerated energy) - ECO:
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner. - POWER:
Shows that the vehicle is exceeding the Eco-friendly range.
NOTICE
According to the hybrid system gauge area, the “EV” indicator comes on or off.
- “EV” indicator ON: The vehicle is driven using the electric motor or the gasoline engine is stopped.
- “EV” indicator OFF: The vehicle is driven using the gasoline engine.
Hybrid battery SOC (State of Charge) gauge
Type A
Type B
This gauge indicates the remaining hybrid battery power. If the SOC is near the “L (Low)” level, the vehicle automatically operates the engine to charge the battery.
However, if the Service Indicator ( ) and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ( ) turn on when the SOC gauge is near the “L (Low)” level, visit an authorized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
Never try to start the vehicle if the fuel tank is empty. In this condition, the engine cannot charge the high-voltage battery of the hybrid system. If you try to start the vehicle when the fuel is empty, the high-voltage battery will become discharged and be damaged.
Plug-in hybrid mode indicator
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
- CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode:
The high-voltage (hybrid) battery is used to drive the vehicle.
- AUTO mode: The AUTO mode will be automatically selected from either from Electric (CD) mode or Hybrid (CS) mode by the system according to the driving condition.
- CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode:
The high-voltage (hybrid) battery and gasoline engine is used to drive the vehicle.
- A corresponding message is displayed to indicate the selected mode.
Fuel gauge
Type A / Type B
This gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
NOTICE
- The fuel tank capacity is given in “Recommended lubricants and capacities”
- The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which will illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel warning light may come on earlier than usual due to the movement of fuel in the tank.
WARNING
Fuel gauge
Running out of fuel can expose vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain additional fuel as soon as possible after the warning light comes on or when the gauge indicator comes close to the ” E” level.
CAUTION
Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, which could damage the catalytic converter.
NOTICE
The fuel display may not be accurate if the vehicle is on an incline.
Odometer
Type A / Type B
The odometer Indicates the total distance that the vehicle has been driven and should be used to determine when periodic maintenance should be performed.
- Odometer range: 0~1,599,999 km or 999,999 miles.
Distance to empty
Type A / Type B
- The distance to empty is the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven with the remaining fuel.
Distance range: 1~9,999 km or 1~9,999 mi.
If the estimated distance is below 1 mile (1 km), the trip computer will display “—” as distance to empty. - If the level of the remaining fuel is more than three-quarters, more than 0.8 gallons (3 litres) of fuel must be refilled for the fuel gauge to change. In other cases, more than 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of fuel must be refilled for the vehicle to change the fuel gauge.
NOTICE
- If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupted, the distance to empty function may not operate correctly.
- The distance to empty may differ from the actual driving distance as it is an estimate of the available driving distance.
- The trip computer may not register additional fuel if less than 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of fuel are added to the vehicle.
- The fuel economy and distance to empty may vary significantly based on driving conditions, driving habits, and the condition of the vehicle.
Outside temperature gauge
Type A
Type B
This gauge indicates the current outside air temperatures by 1 °F (1 °C).
- Temperature range: -40 °F~140 °F (- 40 °C~60 °C)
The outside temperature on the display may not change immediately like a general thermometer to prevent the driver from being inattentive.
To change the temperature unit (from °C to °F or from °F to °C)
The temperature unit can be changed by using the ‘User Settings’ mode of the LCD Display.
Transmission shift indicator
The transmission shift indicator displays gear information depending on your vehicle’s transmission type.
Automatic transmission shift indicator
Type A
Type B
This indicator displays which automatic transmission gear is selected.
- Park: P
- Reverse: R
- Neutral: N
- Drive: D
Manual shift mode - Shifting up: ▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6
- Shifting down: ▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4, ▼5
Shift indicator pop-up
The pop-up that indicates the current gear position is displayed in the cluster for about 2 seconds when shifting into other positions (P/R/N/D).
The shift indicator pop-up function can be activated or deactivated from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display.
LCD display
The LCD display modes can be changed with the control buttons.
LCD Display Control
- MODE button for changing modes
- MOVE switch for changing items
- OK: SELECT/RESET button for setting or resetting the selected item
LCD display modes
The LCD display provides 5 modes. You can switch modes by pressing the Mode but-ton.
Type A
| Mode | |||||
|
Driving Assist |
Trip Computer |
Turn By Turn (TBT)* |
User Settings* |
Information/Master Warning |
|
| Up/ Down | Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist* Smart Cruise Control* Lane Following Assist Highway Driving Assist* |
Range*1 | Route Guidance | Driver Assistance* | Driving force distribution (AWD)* |
| Driver Attention Warning | Drive Info | Destination Info | Eco Vehicle | TPMS | |
| Since Refueling | Cluster | Engine Temperature | |||
| Accumulated Info | Lights* | The Master Warning mode displays warning messages related to the vehicle when one or more systems is not operating normally. | |||
| Energy Flow | Door* | ||||
| Digital Speedometer | Convenience* | ||||
| Units | |||||
| Language | |||||
| Reset | |||||
Type B
| Mode | |||
|
Driving Assist |
Trip Computer |
Turn By Turn (TBT)* |
|
| Up/Down | Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Smart Cruise Control Lane Following Assist Highway Driving Assist* |
Range*1 | Route Guidance |
| Driver Attention Warning | Drive Info | Destination Info | |
| Since Refueling | |||
| Accumulated Info | |||
| Energy Flow | |||
| TPMS | |||
| Engine Temperature | |||
| Driving Force Distribution (AWD)* | |||
| Digital Speedometer | |||
2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)
The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.
- * :if equipped
- * For Plug-in Hybrid vehicle
NOTICE
Keep the engine running when configuring the display settings to prevent the battery from discharging.
Trip computer mode
A: Drive info
- Accumulated trip distance
- Average fuel efficiency
- Total driving time
The trip computer mode displays information related to vehicle driving parameters including fuel economy, trip meter information and timer.
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode
This mode displays the state of the navigation.
Driving Assist mode
This mode displays the state of:
- Lane Safety
- Smart Cruise Control
- Driver Attention Warning
Information mode Tire Pressure
A: Low tire pressure
This mode displays the state of:
- Engine temperature
- Tire pressure
- AWD traction (if equipped)
Tire pressure status
This mode displays information related to Tire Pressure.
Master warning mode
This warning light informs the driver the following situations.
- LED headlamp malfunction
- Lamp malfunction
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
At this time, a Master Warning icon
( ) will appear beside the User Set-
tings icon ( ), on the LCD display. If the warning situation is solved, the master warning light will be turned off and the Master Warning icon will disappear.
User settings mode
In this mode, you can change the settings of the instrument cluster, doors, lamps, etc.
- Driver Assistance
- Eco Vehicle
- Cluster
- Lights
- Door
- Convenience
- Units
- Language
- Reset
The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.
Driver Assistance
| Items | Explanation |
| Driving Convenience | To adjust Highway Driving Assist
|
| Speed Limit* |
|
| Warning Timing |
|
| Warning Volume |
|
| Driver Attention Warning |
|
| Forward Safety* | To adjust Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
|
| Lane Safety | To adjust Lane Keeping Assist
|
| Blind-Spot Safety* |
|
| Items | Explanation |
| Parking Safety* |
|
* The information provided may differ depending on which systems are applicable to your vehicle.
Eco Vehicle
| Items | Explanation |
|
Coasting Guidance |
|
| Start coasting |
|
| Locking Charging Cable |
|
| Charge Guidance Sound |
|
Cluster
| Items | Explanation |
| Theme Selection |
|
| Wiper/Lights Display | Activate or Deactivate |
| Traffic Signs | Activate or Deactivate |
| Icy Road Warning | Activate or Deactivate |
| Cluster Voice Guidance Volume |
|
| Welcome Sound | Activate or Deactivate |
Lights
| Items | Explanation |
| Illumination |
|
| One Touch Turn Signal |
|
| Ambient Light Brightness |
|
| Ambient Light Color |
|
| Headlamp Delay | If this item is checked, the headlamp delay function will be activated. |
| High Beam Assist | If this item is checked, High Beam Assist will be activated. |
* The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.
Door
| Items | Explanation |
| Automatically Lock |
|
| Automatically Unlock |
|
| 2 Press Unlock | If this item is checked, the two-press unlock will be activated. Press the door unlock button once to unlock
the driver’s door, and press the button once more within 4 seconds to unlock the rest of the doors. |
| Horn Feedback | To Select the functions. |
| Power Liftgate | If this item is checked, the Power Liftgate will be activated. |
| Power Liftgate Opening Speed |
|
|
Power Liftgate Opening Height |
|
| Smart Liftgate | To activate or deactivate the Smart Liftgate. |
| Remote Window Control (if equipped) | Activate
To select the functions. |
* The information provided may differ depending on which systems are applicable to your vehicle.
Convenience
| Items | Explanation |
| Seat Easy Access |
|
| Rear Occupant Alert | If this item is checked, the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) display will be activated. |
| Service Interval |
|
| Welcome Mirror/Light |
|
| Wireless Charging System | Activate or Deactivate |
| Auto Rear Wiper (in R) | If this item is checked, the Auto Rear Wiper will be activated when the front wiper is On
and the gear is selected in R (Reverse). |
* The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.
Units
| Items | Explanation |
| Speedometer Unit |
To select the Speedometer unit. |
| Fuel Economy Unit |
To select the Fuel economy unit. |
| Temperature Unit |
|
| Tire Pressure Unit |
|
* The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.
Language
| Items | Explanation |
| Language | To select the language. |
Reset
| Items | Explanation |
| Reset | You can reset the menus in the User Settings mode. All menus in the User Settings mode are reset to factory settings, except language and service interval. |
*: if equipped
Vehicle settings (infotainment system) (if equipped)
- Press the Settings button on the head unit of the infotainment system.
- Select Vehicle and change the setting of the features.
Vehicle Settings in the infotainment system provides user options for a variety of settings including door lock/unlock features, convenience features, driver assistance settings, etc.
- Vehicle Settings
- Driver Assistance
- Eco Vehicle
- Cluster
- Lights
- Door
- Convenience
- Units
- Language
- Reset
WARNING
Do not operate the Vehicle settings while driving. This may cause distraction resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
The information provided may differ depending on which features are applicable to your vehicle.
Driver Assistance settings (infotainment system) (if equipped)
select Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance on the infotainment system screen to set the Driver Assistance func-tion.
- Driver Assistance
- Driving Convenience
- Speed Limit
- Warning Timing
- Warning Volume
- Driver Attention Warning
- Forward Safety
- Lane Safety
- Blind-Spot Safety
- Parking Safety
FAQ
A: The instrument cluster is the panel behind the steering wheel that displays important vehicle information to the driver.
A: The instrument cluster often displays speed, fuel level, battery charge, odometer, warning lights, and various vehicle status indicators.
A: Many modern vehicles, including the Sportage PHEV, feature a digital instrument cluster with a customizable LCD display.
A: You can typically navigate through different information screens using buttons or controls on the steering wheel.
A: Yes, you can often customize the display to show the information that is most relevant to you, such as trip data or navigation directions.
A: Many vehicles have a night mode that automatically adjusts the brightness and color of the instrument cluster for nighttime driving.
A: Yes, the instrument cluster typically provides information about the hybrid system’s status, including battery charge and electric driving mode.
A: Some Sportage PHEV models may offer a heads-up display that projects important information onto the windshield for easy viewing.
A: Yes, the instrument cluster often displays alerts and warnings for various vehicle conditions, including low fuel, low battery charge, and maintenance reminders.
A: Yes, driver assistance features and their status are often displayed on the instrument cluster, allowing you to monitor their operation.
A: You can typically reset trip and fuel economy information using controls or buttons on the steering wheel or instrument cluster.
A: Yes, real-time fuel economy and efficiency data are often displayed on the instrument cluster to help you monitor your driving habits.
A: Some vehicles offer a maintenance menu on the instrument cluster that allows you to track service intervals and upcoming maintenance needs.
A: The ability to customize the appearance and layout of the LCD display may vary by model. Refer to the owner’s manual for details.
A: Night vision or infrared display options are not typically found on standard instrument clusters but may be available as advanced features in certain vehicles.
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/manuals.html
2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)