Kia Sportage: Inside rear view mirror
Mirrors
This vehicle is equipped with inside and outside rear view mirrors to provide views of objects behind the vehicle.
Inside rear view mirror
Adjust the rear view mirror so that the center view through the rear window is seen. Make this adjustment before you start driving.
Do not place objects in the rear seat or cargo area which would interfere with your vision out the rear window.
WARNING
Mirror adjustment
Do not adjust the rear view mirror while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control.
NOTICE
Do not modify the inside mirror in any manner, including installing a wide mirror.
Doing so could result in injury during an accident or deployment of the air bag.
CAUTION
Cleaning mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. It may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
For Telematics button function
- Virtual assist button
- Kia Connect button
- Roadside assist button
Day/night rear view mirror (if equipped)
- Day
- Night
Make this adjustment before you start driving and while the day/night lever is in the day position (1).
Pull the day/night lever toward you (2) to reduce the glare f r om the headlamps of the vehicles behind you during night driving.
Remember that you lose some rear view clarity in the night position.
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink system (if equipped)
Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM) is that controls the glare f r om the headlamps of the vehicles behind you in nighttime or low light driving conditions.
The sensor mounted in the mirror senses the light level around the vehicle, and automatically controls the headlamp glare f r om the vehicles behind you.
When the engine is running, the glare is automatically controlled by the sensor mounted in the rear view mirror.
- HomeLink Channel 1
- HomeLink Channel 2
- HomeLink Channel 3
- Garage Door Opener Status Indicator: Closing or Closed
- HomeLink Operation Indicator
- Garage Door Opener Status Indicator: Opening or Opened
- HomeLink User Interface Indicator
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Gentex Automatic-Dimming Mirror with an Integrated HomeLink Wireless Control System.
During nighttime driving, this feature will automatically detect and reduce rear view mirror glare. The HomeLink Universal Transceiver allows you to activate your garage door(s), electric gate, home lighting, etc.
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Automatic-Dimming Night Vision
Safety (NVS) Mirror (if
equipped)
The NVS Mirror automatically reduces
glare by monitoring light levels in the
front and the rear of the vehicle. Any
objects that obstructs the light sensor
will degrade the automatic dimming
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Operating HomeLink
Operating HomeLink
1) Operating HomeLink
Press and release the desired programmed
HomeLink button (1, 2 or 3).
NOTICE
The HomeLink indicator (7) should light
green, solid or flashing
Outside rear view mirror
Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-hand outside rear view
mirrors.
Be sure to adjust the mirror angles before driving.
The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the control
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Tire chains
Wire-type
Fabric-type
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner, they can be damaged by
mounting some types of snow chains on
them. Therefore, the use of snow tires is
recommended instead of snow chains.
Do not mount tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels; snow c
Front seat adjustment for manual seat
The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control levers located on the outside
of the seat cushion.
Moving forward and backward
Adjust the seat before driving, and make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and backward without
using the lever. If the seat moves, it is
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