Impress customers with the technology of the switchable controller for infotainment and climate controls. Available on certain trims of the 2024 Sportage, EV6, and Niro, the Infotainment/Climate Switchable Controller is located on the Touch-Sensitive Control Panel and allows the driver to toggle between the Infotainment and Climate controls with a simple touch.
Touch-Sensitive Control Panel Information
Infotainment Mode
- When infotainment mode is selected, the infotainment icon (A) will illuminate
- Control knobs will change to Volume and Tune
- Capacitive touch buttons will change to MAP, NAV, CUSTOM, SEEK, TRACK, RADIO, MEDIA, and SETUP
Climate Mode
- When climate mode is selected, the climate icon (B) will illuminate
- Control knobs will change to Driver and Passenger temperature control
- Capacitive touch buttons will change to DRIVER ONLY, A/C, FAN SPEED, AIR FLOW DIRECTION, HEAT, and SYNC
Notes
- The FRONT DEFROSTER, REAR DEFROSTER, AUTO CLIMATE, and RECIRCULATION buttons remain the same in both infotainment and climate mode
- When the vehicle is in ACC mode, only the infotainment mode will be enabled
To Set the Default Mode
- Press and hold the climate or infotainment icon until a menu is displayed
- Select a control panel setting
o OFF: Displays the mode used recently
o INFOTAINMENT: Defaults to infotainment mode
o CLIMATE: Defaults to climate mode
Check out this video on Kia’s Feature & Function YouTube™* Channel to learn more about explaining the Infotainment/Climate Switchable Controller control panel during Delivery or at the Service Drive. This video is available to watch at any time and is a great resource to share with your customers.
Sincerely,
Ownership Experience Team
Kia America, Inc.