Kia Sportage: Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems or other devices that
are compatible with the power outlet
and vehicle electrical system.
![Power outlet](images/books/1538/19/index.107.jpg)
The devices should draw less than 15
amps with the vehicle on.
NOTICE
- Use the power outlet only when the
vehicle is on and remove the accessory
plug after use. Using the accessory
plug for prolonged periods of
time with the vehicle off could cause
the battery to discharge.
- Only use 12 V electric accessories
which are less than 15 A in electric
capacity.
- Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to
the lowest operating level when using
the power outlet.
- Close the cover when not in use.
- Some electronic devices can cause
electronic interference when plugged
into a vehicle's power outlet. These
devices may cause excessive audio
static and malfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your
vehicle.
- Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat and the fuse may open.
- Plug in battery equipped electronic
devices with reverse current protection.
The current from the battery may
flow into the vehicle's electrical/elec- tronic system
and cause system malfunction.
WARNING
Electric shock
Do not put a finger or a foreign object
(pen, etc.) into a power outlet and do not
touch with a wet hand. You may get an
electric shock.
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A wireless smart phone charging system
is located in front of the center console.
Indicator
Charging pad
Firmly close all doors, and make sure to
turn ON the ignition switch or press th
A Coat hook is next to the rear grab handle.
* This actual feature may differ from the
illustration.
CAUTION
Hanging clothing
Do not hang heavy clothes, since they
may damage the hook.
WARN
To keep items from shifting in the cargo
area, you can use the 4 holders located
in the cargo area to attach the luggage
net (if equipped), or you can fold the
luggage net into half and attach it
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Cruise Control (CC) (if equipped)
Cruise indicator
Set speed
Cruise Control will allow you to drive at
speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h) without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Cruise Control operation
To set speed
Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 20 mph
Within 20 seconds after the vehicle
ignition is OFF, move the wiper lever
to MIST position for over 2 seconds
until the wiper moves down to the
bottom middle part.
Raise the wiper arm and pull out the
wiper blade assembly.
Lift up the wiper blade, and pull the
blade to