Using the Switchable Controller

Impress customers with the innovative switchable controller for infotainment and climate controls available on 2025 Model Year EV6, Sportage, Niro, Sorento, Carnival, and K5!

The controller is seamlessly integrated in the front console with touch-sensitive controls that allows the driver to easily toggle between the infotainment and HVAC 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.

HVAC (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.

Setting the Default Mode

1. Press and hold the climate or infotainment icon until a menu is displayed.
2. Select a control panel setting.
   1. OFF: Displays the mode used recently.
   2. INFOTAINMENT: Defaults to infotainment mode.
   3. CLIMATE: Defaults to climate mode.

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.

Check out this video on Kia’s Feature & Function YouTube^™* Channel to learn more about explaining the switchable controller during Delivery or in the Service Drive!

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