Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 Windows and Hood

The 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV is a great example of how form and function can work together in a car. The Windows and Hood are especially useful and safe, making them the most important parts of the car. The power windows, which are built right into the car’s design, not only make things easier, but they also let you see what’s outside. The hood, on the other hand, is an unsung but very important part that opens up to the engine compartment, which is the beating heart of the car and makes maintenance and repairs possible. In this in-depth look, we explore the complicated world of the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV’s windows and hood, learning about their features, functions, and the key part they play in making driving more enjoyable, keeping us safe, and letting us interact seamlessly with the road and the mechanical marvel below the surface.

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

Windows

The doors of this vehicle are equipped with power windows that can be operated by a switch.

1. Driver’s door power window switch
2. Front passenger’s door power window switch 3 Rear door (left) power window switch
3. Rear door (right) power window switch
4. Power window lock switch

NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, power windows may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

The ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button must be in the ON position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch that controls the door’s window. The driver has a power window lock button which can block the operation of rear passenger windows. The power windows can be operated for approximately 3 minutes after the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the front doors are opened, the power windows cannot be operated even within the 3-minute period.
The driver’s door has a master power window switch that controls all the windows in the vehicle.
If the window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects, remove the objects and close the window.

NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof (if equipped) in an open (or partially open position), your vehicle may demonstrate a wind buffeting or pulsation noise. This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by taking the following actions. If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, partially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) If you experience the noise with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening.

CAUTION
Do not install any accessories in the vehicle that extend into the open window area. Such objects will impact the proper function of the Automatic rever-sal “jam protection” feature.

NOTICE
If you press the one-touch window button for micro-adjustment, the glass will go down to a specific location to improve your convenience.

Window opening and closing

You can open and close windows using the power window switch.
Type A

To open or close a window, press down or pull up the front portion of the corresponding switch to the first detent position (1).
Type B – Auto up/down window (if equipped)

Pressing or pulling up the power window switch momentarily to the second detent position (2) completely lowers or raises the window even when the switch is released. To stop the window at the desired position while the window is in operation, pull up or press down and release the switch.
To reset the power windows
If the power window does not operate normally, the automatic power window system must be reset as follows:

1.  Turn the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
2. Close the window and continue pulling up the power window switch for at least 1 second after the window is completely closed.

Automatic reversal (if equipped)

If the upward movement of the window is blocked by an object or part of the body, the window will detect the resistance and will stop upward movement. The window will then lower approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to allow the object to be cleared.

If the window detects the resistance while the power window switch is pulled up continuously, the window will stop upward movement then lower approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm).
If the power window switch is pulled up continuously again within 5 seconds after the window is lowered by the automatic window reversal feature, the automatic window reversal will not operate.

NOTICE
The automatic reverse feature for the window is only active when the “auto up” feature is used by fully pulling up the switch. The automatic reverse feature will not operate if the window is raised using the halfway position on the power window switch.

WARNING
Always check for obstructions before raising any window to avoid injuries or vehicle damage. If an object less than 0.16 of an inch (4 mm) in diameter is caught between the window glass and the upper window channel, the automatic reverse window may not detect the resistance and will not stop and reverse direction.

WARNING
The automatic reverse feature doesn’t activate while resetting the power window system. Make sure body parts or other objects are safely out of the way before closing the windows to avoid injuries.

CAUTION
Do not install any accessories in the vehicle that extend into the open window area. Such objects could prevent the automatic reverse feature from functioning.

Power window lock button

The driver can disable the power window switches on the rear passengers’ doors by pressing the power window lock button to the lock position
(pressed).

When the power window lock button is pressed:

• The driver’s master control can operate all passengers’ power windows.
• The front passenger’s control can operate the front passenger’s power window.
•  The rear passenger’s control cannot operate the rear passenger’s power window.

CAUTION

• To prevent possible damage to the power window system, do not open or close two windows or more at the same time. This will also ensure the longevity of the fuse.
• Never try to operate the main switch on the driver’s door and the individual door window switch in opposite directions at the same time. If this is done,  the window will stop and cannot be opened or closed.

WARNING
Windows

• NEVER leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children, when the engine is running.
• NEVER leave any child unattended in the vehicle. Even very young children may inadvertently cause the vehicle to move, entangle themselves in the windows, or otherwise injure themselves or others.
• Always double-check to make sure all arms, hands, head and other obstructions are safely out of the way before closing a window.
• Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep the driver’s door power window lock button in the LOCK position (pressed). SERIOUS INJURY can result from unintentional window operation by the child.
• Do not extend heads or any limbs outside the window while the vehicle is in motion.

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

Remote window opening (if equipped)

If Auto window down function (safety window function) is equipped, you can still control the movement of the corresponding window with the engine turned off.

Press the Door Unlock button (1) for more than 3 seconds. The window moves down after the doors are unlocked, as long as you press the door unlock button (1). The window movement stops, when you release the door unlock button (1).

• Remote window opening requires the automatic power window up/down function equipped for front seat.

WARNING
If you stay on the function after operating the Remote window opening function, it is likely to cause a theft. In addition, please use caution there might be a malfunction due to the inflow of water while raining.

CAUTION

• The remote window opening function may abruptly stop, when you move away from your vehicle during operation. Stay in close proximity from your vehicle, while monitoring the window movement.
• One of the windows may stop operating when the window is interrupted by a certain force. However, the other windows will keep operating. Thus, you should make sure that all windows are opened.
•  Be careful when using the remote window opening function, as the doors will be unlocked.

Hood

The hood serves as a cover for the engine compartment.
Open the hood if maintenance work needs to be performed in the engine compartment or if you need to look at the compartment.

Opening the hood

•  Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.

• Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary latch (1) to the left and lift the hood
  
• (2).Pull out the support rod.
• Hold the hood open with the support rod.

WARNING
Support rod

• After driving, the engine compartment and support rod will be hot. Grasp the support rod in the area wrapped in rubber to prevent burns.
• The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole provided whenever you inspect the engine compartment. This will prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you.

Hood open warning

The hood warning message will appear on the LCD display when hood is open.

The warning chime will operate when the vehicle is being driven at or above 2 mph (3 km/h) with the hood open.

Closing the hood

1. . Before closing the hood, check the following:
   • All filler caps in the engine compartment must be correctly installed.
   •  Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the engine compartment.
2. Lower the hood until it is about 12 inches. (30 cm) above the closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it locks into place.
3. Check that the hood has engaged properly.
   If the hood can be raise slightly, it is not properly engaged.
   •  Open it again and close it with a little more force.

CAUTION
Hood obstruction
Before closing the hood, ensure that all obstructions are removed from the hood opening. Closing the hood with an obstruction present in the hood opening may result in severe personal injury or property damage.

WARNING”
Fire risk
Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the motor compartment. Doing so may cause a heat-induced fire.

WARNING
Unsecured hood
Always double-check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is not latched, the hood could fly open while the vehicle is being driven, causing a total loss of visibility, which may result in an accident.

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