Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 Welcome System, Interior Lights, and Climate Control System

With its high-tech Welcome System and advanced Climate Control System, the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV starts a new era of great cars. It combines cutting-edge technology with smart design to make drive more enjoyable. As you get closer to this amazing plug-in hybrid SUV, the Welcome System’s beautiful welcome lighting lights up your way. The keyless entry feature makes getting in and out of the car easy and comfortable, making every trip a pleasure. The Climate Control System creates a comfortable space inside the car by having automatic climate control in two zones, so the driver and front passenger can both enjoy their own preferred temperature levels. You can customize the temperature in the 2023 Hyundai Sportage PHEV to your liking with voice-activated climate control and heated and cooled seats as options. The Sportage PHEV’s Welcome System and Climate Control System make every drive a luxurious and enjoyable experience, whether you’re facing bad weather or just looking for the most comfort.

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Welcome system

The welcome system is a function that illuminates the surroundings or the interior when the driver approaches or exits the vehicle.

Door handle lamp (if equipped)

When all the doors (and liftgate) are closed and locked, the door handle lamp will come on for about 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.

• When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
•  When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.
• When the vehicle is approached with the smart key in possession.

Headlamp (headlamp) escort function
The headlamps (and/or taillamps) remain on for approximately 5 minutes after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlamps are turned off after 15 seconds. The headlamps can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the transmitter or smart key twice or turning off the light switch from the headlamp or Auto light position.

Interior lights

When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position and all doors (and lift gate) are locked and closed, the room lamp will come on for 30 seconds if any of the following occurs:

• With the smart key system
  • When the door unlocks button is pressed on the smart key.
  • When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.

At this time, if you press the door lock button, the lamps will turn off immediately.

Interior lights
This vehicle is equipped with lights throughout the vehicle to illuminate the interior.

CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running. It may cause battery discharge.

WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark. Accidents could happen because the view may be obscured by interior lights.

Automatic turn-off function

The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 20 minutes after the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned off, if the lights are in the ON position. If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 5 seconds after the system is armed.

Map lamp

Type A

Type B

•  Press the lens (1) to turn ON the map lamp.
  To turn the map lamp OFF press the lens (1) again.
•  DOOR mode
  • The map lamp and room lamp come on when a door is opened. The lamps go out after approximately 30 seconds.
  •  The map lamp and room lamp come on for approximately 30 seconds when doors are unlocked with a smart key as long as the doors are not opened.
  • The map lamp and room lamp will stay on for approximately 20 minutes if a door is opened with the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC or OFF position.
  • The map lamp and room lamp will stay on continuously if the door is opened with the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.
  • The map lamp and room lamp will go out immediately if the ENGINE START/STOP button is changed to the ON position or all doors are locked.
  • To turn off the DOOR mode, press the DOOR button (2) once again (not pressed).
•  Press this switch to turn the front and rear room lamps on and off.

NOTICE
The DOOR mode and ROOM mode can not be selected at a time.

Room lamp (if equipped)

Press the switch to turn the room lamp on and off.

Personal lamp (if equipped)

Press the switch to turn the room lamp on and off.

Luggage room lamp

• The lamp will always turn on when the liftgate is opened/closed.
• The lamp is on when the liftgate is opened, and off when the liftgate is closed.
• The lamp will always turn off when the liftgate is opened/closed.

The luggage room lamp comes on when the liftgate is opened.

CAUTION
The luggage room lamp comes on as long as the liftgate opens. To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, close the liftgate securely after using the luggage room.

Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)

Push the switch to turn the light on or off.

• The lamp will turn on if this button is pressed.
• The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.

CAUTION
Vanity mirror lamp
Always close the lid of the vanity mirror in the off position when the vanity mirror lamp is not in use. If the sun visor is closed without the lamp off, it may discharge the battery or damage the sun visor.

Glove box lamp

The glove box lamp comes on when the glove box is opened.

NOTICE
To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, close the glove box securely after using the glove box.

Climate control system

The climate control system uses cooling and heating to help maintain a pleasant environment inside the vehicle.

System operation

Ventilation

1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.

Heating

1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3.  Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.
   • If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to the  or position.

Operation tips

• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system, temporarily set the air intake control to the recirculated air position. Be sure to return the control to the fresh air position when the irritation has passed to keep fresh air in the vehicle. This will help keep the driver alert and comfortable.
•  Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn in through the grilles just at the base of the windshield. Care should be taken that these are not blocked by leaves, snow, ice or other obstructions.
•  To prevent fog from forming on the inside of the windshield:
  • Set the air intake control to the fresh air position and the fan speed to the desired position.
  • Turn on the air conditioning system, and adjust the temperature control to the desired temperature.

Air conditioning (A/C)
All Kia air conditioning systems are filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.

1. Start the vehicle. Press the A/C button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the outside-air or recirculated air position.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain maximum comfort.

CAUTION

•  The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians to ensure proper and safe operation.
•  The refrigerant system should be serviced in a well-ventilated place.
•  The air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) shall never be repaired or replaced with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle and new replacement MAC evaporators shall be certified (and labelled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.

CAUTION
Excessive air conditioning use
When using the air conditioning system, monitor the temperature gauge closely while driving up hills or in heavy traffic when outside temperatures are high. Air conditioning system operation may cause vehicle overheating. Continue to use the blower fan but turn the air conditioning system off if the temperature gauge indicates vehicle overheating.

CAUTION
The air conditioning system should only be used with the windows and sunroof closed to prevent condensation inside the vehicle that may cause damage to electrical components.

Air conditioning system operation tips

• If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather, open the windows for a short time to let the hot air inside the vehicle escape.
• To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid days, decrease the humidity inside the vehicle by operating the air conditioning system.
•  During air conditioning system operation, you may occasionally notice a slight change in vehicle speed as the air conditioning compressor cycles. This is a normal characteristic of system operation.
•  To ensure maximum system performance, the air conditioning system should be run for a few minutes each month.
•  When using the air conditioning system, you may notice clear water dripping (or even puddling) on the ground under the passenger side of the vehicle. This is a normal characteristic of system operation.
•  Operating the air conditioning system in the recirculated air position provides maximum cooling; however, continual operation in this mode may cause the air inside the vehicle to become stale.
•  During cooling operation, you may occasionally notice a misty air flow because of rapid cooling and humid air intake. This is a normal characteristic of system operation.

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Climate control air filter

The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating and air conditioning system.

• A: Outside air
• B: Recirculated air
• C: Climate control air filter
• D: Blower
• E: Evaporator core
• F: Heater core
  If dust or other pollutants accumulate in the filter over a period of time, the air flow from the air vents may decrease. This leads to moisture accumulating on the inside of the windshield even when the outside (fresh) air position is selected. If this happens, have the cli-mate control air filter replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

•  Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions such as dusty or rough roads, more frequent air conditioner filter inspections and changes are required.
•  When the air flow rate suddenly decreases, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Air conditioning refrigerant label

Example

* The actual air conditioning refrigerant label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

Each symbol and specification on the air conditioning refrigerant label is represented below:

1.  Classification of refrigerant
2.  Amount of refrigerant
3.  Classification of Compressor lubricant
4. Caution
5. Flammable Refrigerant
6.  Registered technician to service Air
   Conditioning system
   You can find out which air conditioning refrigerant is applied your vehicle at the label inside of the engine compartment.

Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative impact on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, have the system inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your vehicle’s air conditioning system is under very high pressure. If proper service procedures are not followed, an explosion may result. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the air conditioning system in your vehicle should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.

CAUTION
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used, otherwise, damage to the vehicle may occur. To prevent damage, the air conditioning system in your vehicle should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.

WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant is mildly flammable and operated at high pressure, the air conditioning system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant are used. All refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to individuals and the environment. Failure to heed these warnings can lead to serious injuries.

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