Kia Sportage: Features of your vehicle / Lighting

Rearview camera

The rearview camera will activate with the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in the R (Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental system that shows behind the vehicle through the r ...

Battery saver function

The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged if the lights are left in the ON position. The system automatically shuts off the parking lights 30 seconds after t ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Emergency Signal System Description and operation

Description Introduction of quick brake warning system (ESS) In case of quick brake by driver, the brake lamp or turn signal is blinked to warn against the vehicle at rear. 1. Basic function (Blinking the brake lamp/emergency lamp) – ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Recognizing vehicles

- The radar or the camera is contaminated with foreign substances. - It heavily rains or snows. - There is electromagnetic interference. - Something in the path of travel deflects the radar waves. - The vehicle is in a construction area or near a rail road and certain metal objects are on the ...