Switchable Controller Operation

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

1. Press and hold the climate or infotainment icon until a menu is displayed
2. 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.