Kia Sportage: Welcome system
The welcome system is a function that
illuminates the surroundings or the interior
when the driver approaches or exits
the vehicle.
Door handle lamp (if equipped)
When all the doors (and liftgate) are
closed and locked, the door handle lamp
will come on for about 15 seconds if any
of the below is performed.
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside door
handle is pressed.
- When the vehicle is approached with
the smart key in possession.
Headlamp (headlamp) escort
function
The headlamps (and/or taillamps)
remain on for approximately 5 minutes
after the ignition key is removed or
turned to the ACC or LOCK position.
However, if the driver's door is opened
and closed, the headlamps are turned
off after 15 seconds.
The headlamps can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the transmitter
or smart key twice or turning off the
light switch from the headlamp or Auto
light position.
Interior light
When the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position and all doors (and liftgate)
are locked and closed, the room
lamp will come on for 30 seconds if any
of the following occurs:
- With the smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside
door handle is pressed.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off immediONQ5031058N
ately.
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This vehicle is equipped with lights
throughout the vehicle to illuminate the
interior.
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine is not
running.
It may caus
: The lamp will always turn
on
when the liftgate is opened/closed.
: The lamp is on when the
liftgate
is opened, and off when the liftgate is
closed.
: The lamp will always turn
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Components and Components Location
Component Location
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.
2. Replace faulty tube or hose.
CAUTION
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
3. Tighten joint of bolt or nu
Panoramic sunroof (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof switch located on the
overhead console.
The sunroof can only be operated when
the ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button is in the ON or START position.