Kia Sportage: 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 levers or remote switch,
depending on the type of mirror control installed. The mirror heads can be
folded
back to prevent damage during an automatic car wash or when passing through a
narrow street.
NOTICE
Rear view mirrors
- The outside rear view mirror is convex. Objects seen in the mirror
are closer than
they appear.
- Use your interior rear view mirror or direct observation to
determine the actual distance
of following vehicles when changing lanes.
CAUTION
Do not scrape ice off the mirror face; this
may damage the surface of the glass. If
ice should restrict the movement of the
mirror, do not force the mirror for
adjustment. To remove ice, use a deicer
spray, or a sponge or soft cloth with
warm water.
CAUTION
If the mirror is jammed with ice, do not
adjust the mirror by force. Use an
approved spray de-icer (not radiator
antifreeze) to release the frozen mechanism
or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
WARNING
Do not adjust or fold the outside rear
view mirrors while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of control, and
an accident which could cause DEATH,
SERIOUS INJURY, or property damage.
Adjusting the outside rear view mirrors
The electric remote control mirror switch
allows you to adjust the position of the
left and right outside rear view mirrors.
![](images/books/1538/6/index.41.jpg)
Adjusting the rear view mirrors:
- Move the R or L switch (1) to select the
right side mirror or the left side mirror.
- Press a corresponding point on the
mirror adjustment control (2) to position
the selected mirror up, down, left
or right.
CAUTION
- The mirrors stop moving when they
reach the maximum adjusting angles,
but the motor continues to operate
while the switch is pressed. Do not
press the switch longer than necessary,
the motor may be damaged.
- Do not attempt to adjust the outside
rear view mirror by hand. Doing so
may damage the parts.
Folding the outside rear view mirror
Manual type
To fold the outside rear view mirror,
grasp the housing of the mirror and then
fold it toward the rear of the vehicle.
![Manual type](images/books/1538/6/index.42.jpg)
Reverse parking aid function (if equipped)
When you shift the gear to the R
(Reverse) position, the outside rear view
mirror(s) will rotate downwards to aid
with driving in reverse.
![Reverse parking aid function (if equipped)](images/books/1538/6/index.43.jpg)
The position of the outside rear view
mirror switch (1) determines whether or
not the mirrors will move:
Left/Right: When either the L (Left) or R
(Right) switch is selected, both outside
rear view mirrors will move.
Neutral: When neither switch is selected,
the outside rear view mirrors will not
move.
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically
revert to their original positions
if any of the followings occur:
- The ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button is placed to either the
LOCK/OFF position or the ACC position.
- The gear is shifted to any position
except R (Reverse).
- The remote control outside rear view
mirror switch is not selected.
Auto reverse user settings
If you cannot secure enough visibility
with the angles provided as factory
default conditions, you can readjust and
store the angles of outside rear view mirrors.
The factory default angles of the right
and left rear view mirrors might be set
differently to improve visibility.
- Set the shift lever to P (Parking). Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped and
the mirrors are not working.
- Position the lever to L (left) or R (right)
depending on the mirror that you
want to adjust.
- Step on the brake pedal and shift the
shift lever to R (Reverse).
- When the downward movement of
the rear view mirror is finished, adjust
the mirror to the desired angle by
pressing the switches
,
,
,
.
- If you shift the shift lever to a position
other than R (Reverse), or change the
rear view mirror selector lever to the
neutral position, and the automatic
return of the mirror is finished, the
adjusted angle will be automatically
saved.
- You can adjust the rear view mirror on
the other side by following the same
procedures (1-5).
How to reset auto reverse user
settings
If you want to change the automatic
control function of rear view mirrors to
factory-default conditions, follow the
steps below.
- Shift the shift lever to P (Park). Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped and
the mirror is not working.
- Choose the mirror to be adjusted by
positioning the lever to L (left) or R
(right).
- Step on the brake pedal and shift the
shift lever to R (Reverse).
- When the downward movement of 4
the rear view mirror is finished, press
the switch
to locate the
mirror in
the position higher than before (P, N
or D).
(Adjust the mirror in the higher position
compared to its position in the
driving mode)
- It is initialized when the shift lever is
shifted to a position other than R
(Reverse), or the rear view mirror
selector lever is changed to the neutral
position. (Initialized position will be
applied f r om next operation)
- You can initialize settings for the mirror
on the other side by following the
same procedures (1-5).
CAUTION
We recommend following the procedures
in an orderly manner to change or
initialize the auto reversing user settings.
If you move to the next step before completing
the previous one, the changed
angle may not be changed or initialization
may not work properly.
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* The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is changed by pressing the
illumination control button ("+" or "-")
when the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button is
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