Kia Sportage: Seat warmer
The seat warmer is provided to warm
the front seats during cold weather.
![Front seat](images/books/1538/19/index.100.jpg)
Front seat
With the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON position:
- Push either of the buttons to warm
the front and rear seats.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the buttons in the
"OFF" position.
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
position whenever the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button is turned
on.
Temperature control (Manual)
- Each time you press the buttons, the
temperature setting of the seat will
change as follows:
- Passenger's seat
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- Driver's seat
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Temperature control (Automatic)
The seat warmer starts to automatically
control the seat temperature in order to
prevent low-temperature burns after
being manually turned ON.
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You may manually press the button to
increase the seat temperature. However,
it soon returns to the automatic mode
again.
- When pressing the buttons for more
than 1.5 seconds with the seat warmer
operating, the seat warmer will turn
OFF.
NOTICE
With the seat warmer buttons in the ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
CAUTION
- When cleaning the seats, do not use
an organic solvent such as paint thinner,
benzene, alcohol and gasoline.
Doing so may damage the surface of
the heater or seats.
- To prevent overheating the seat
warmer, do not place anything on the
seats that insulates against heat, such
as blankets, cushions or seat covers
while the seat warmer is in operation.
- Do not place heavy or sharp objects
on seats equipped with seat warmers.
Damage to the seat warming components
could occur.
- Do not change the seat cover. It may
damage the seat warmer or air ventilation
system.
WARNING
Seat warmer burns
Passengers should use extreme caution
when using seat warmers due to the
possibility of excess heating or burns.
The seat warmer may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. In particular, the
driver must exercise extreme care for
the following types of passengers:
- Infants, children, elderly or handicapped
persons, or hospital outpatients
- Persons with sensitive skin, those
unable to detect heat or pain in parts
of the body that are next to the heaters,
or those that burn easily
- Fatigued individuals
- Intoxicated individuals
- Individuals taking medication that can
cause drowsiness or sleepiness
(sleeping pills, cold tablets, etc.)
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The temperature setting of the seat
changes according to the levers position.
To ventilate your seat cushion, push
the levers.
Each time you push the levers, the airflow
will change as
The USB car charger allows drivers to
charge their digital devices such as
smartphones, and PC tablets.
Front
Plug the cable into the USB port, and
charging will begin.
The USB car charger i
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
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The ISG will operate under the following
condition:
The driver's seatbelt is fastened.
The driver's door and hood are closed.
The brake vacuum pressure is adequate.
The battery sensor is activated and
the battery is sufficiently charged.
Outside temperature is not too low or
Use the information in the following sections
to maintain the interior of your
vehicle.
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic
oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and
air freshener from contacting the interior
parts because they may cause damage
or discoloration.