Kia Sportage: Automatic climate control system
The automatic climate control system uses cooling and heating to help
maintain a
pleasant environment inside the vehicle.

Type A (button)

Type B (control panel)
- Driver's temperature control knob
- Passenger's temperature control knob
- AUTO (automatic control) button
- OFF button
- Fan speed control button
- Mode selection button
- Front windshield defroster button
- Rear window defroster button
- SYNC button
- Air intake control button
- Air conditioning (A/C) button
- Front glass heater (if equipped)
- Infotainment/climate control mode switching button
NOTICE
Operating the blower when the ignition switch is in the ON position
could cause the
battery to discharge. Operate the blower when the engine is running.
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Press the button on the switchable controller
to switch between infotainment
system or climate control panel.
Press and hold the button to select the
default mode for the control panel.
Swi
Press the AUTO button.
The modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by setting the temperature.
Type A (button)
Type B (control panel)
You
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons
other than the AUTO button.
In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons
selected
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Basic function
The basic function for Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist is warned and controlled
by the following level.
Collision Warning
Emergency Braking
Stopping vehicle and ending brake
control
Collision Warning
Collision Warning
The warning message, and an audible
Safety features of your
vehicle
For the safety of the driver and vehicle
passengers, you should become familiar
with the vehicle's safety features.
Important safety precautions
You will find many safety precautions
and recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.