XM(FL) USA FOREWORD.

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Kia, THE COMPANY

Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle.
As a global vehicle manufacturer focused on building high-qual-
ity, value for money prices, Kia Motors is dedicated to provid-
ing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your
expectations.

All information contained in this Owner’s Manual is accurate at

the time of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to make
changes at any time so that our policy of continual product
improvement can be carried out.

This manual applies to all Kia models and includes descriptions

and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As
a result, you may encounter material in this manual that is not
applicable to your specific Kia vehicle.

Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

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Foreword
Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your Kia Dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained
technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfac-
tion. Because subsequent owners require this important information as well, this publication should remain with the
vehicle if it is sold. This manual will familiarize you with operational, maintenance and safety information about
your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manual that provides important infor-
mation on all warranties regarding your vehicle. We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow the rec-
ommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation of your new vehicle.
Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features for its various models. Therefore, some of the equip-
ment described in this manual, along with the various illustrations, may not be applicable to your particular vehicle.
The information and specifications provided in this manual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the
right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obliga-
tion. If you have questions, always check with your Kia dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.

© 2014 KIA MOTORS AMERICA, Inc.

All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part without the written consent of KIA
MOTORS AMERICA, Inc.
Printed in U. S. A.

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Introduction
How to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process / Vehicle handling instructions / 1
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders

Your vehicle at a glance 2

Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engine compartment

Safety features of your vehicle 3

Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag

Features of your vehicle

Keys / Door locks / Tailgate / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Panoramic sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors 4
/ Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Multimedia system / Etc.
table of contents Driving your vehicle
Before driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / All Wheel Drive (AWD) / Brake system / 5
Cruise control system / Active ECO system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.

What to do in an emergency 6
Road warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / TPMS / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.

Maintenance
Engine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant / Brake fluid / Washer fluid / 7
Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Light bulbs / Etc.

Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 8

Index I

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How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1

Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Operation in foreign countries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . 1-6
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL FUEL REQUIREMENTS

We want to help you get the greatest You will find various WARNINGs, Your new vehicle is designed to use
possible driving pleasure from your CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this only unleaded fuel having a pump
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can manual. These WARNINGs were pre- octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87
assist you in many ways. We strong- pared to enhance your personal safe- (Research Octane Number 91) or
ly recommend that you read the ty.You should carefully read and follow higher. (Do not use methanol blend-
entire manual. In order to minimize ALL procedures and recommenda- ed fuels)
the chance of death or injury, you tions provided in these WARNINGs,
must read the WARNING and CAU- CAUTIONs and NOTICEs. Your new vehicle is designed to
TION sections in the manual. obtain maximum performance with
Illustrations complement the words UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
in this manual to best explain how to WARNING mize exhaust emissions and spark
enjoy your vehicle. By reading your A WARNING indicates a situa- plug fouling.
manual, you will learn about fea- tion in which harm, serious bod-
tures, important safety information, ily injury or death could result if
and driving tips under various road the warning is ignored. CAUTION
conditions. Never add any fuel system
The general layout of the manual is cleaning agents to the fuel tank
provided in the Table of Contents. other than what has been speci-
Use the index when looking for a
CAUTION fied. (Consult an authorized Kia
specific area or subject; it has an A CAUTION indicates a situation dealer for details.)
alphabetical listing of all information in which damage to your vehicle
in your manual. could result if the caution is
ignored.
Sections: This manual has eight sec-
tions plus an index. Each section
begins with a brief list of contents so ✽ NOTICE
you can tell at a glance if that section A NOTICE indicates interesting or
has the information you want. helpful information is being provided.

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Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol "E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-

WARNING may be used in your vehicle. prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
• Do not "top off" after the noz- Do not use gasohol containing more percent gasoline, and is manufac-
zle automatically shuts off than 10% ethanol, and do not use tured exclusively for use in Flexible
when refueling. gasoline or gasohol containing any Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compatible
methanol. Ethanol provides less with your vehicle. Use of “E85” may
• Tighten the cap until it clicks
energy than gasoline and it attracts result in poor engine performance
one time, otherwise the Check
water, and it is thus likely to reduce and damage to your vehicle's engine
Engine light will illumi-
your fuel efficiency and could lower and fuel system. Kia recommends
nate.
your MPG results. that customers do not use fuel with an
• Always check that the fuel cap ethanol content exceeding 15%.
is installed securely to pre- Methanol may cause drivability prob-
vent fuel spillage, especially lems and damage to the fuel sys-
in the event of an accident. tem,engine control system and emis- CAUTION
sion control system. Your New Vehicle Limited
Discontinue using gasohol of any Warranty does not cover dam-
Gasoline containing alcohol and kind if drivability problems occur. age to the fuel system or any
methanol performance problems caused
Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
by the use of “E85” fuel.
lems may not be covered by the
ethanol (also known as grain alco- manufacturer’s warranty if they result
hol), and gasoline or gasohol con- from the use of:
taining methanol (also known as CAUTION
1. Gasoline or gasohol containing
wood alcohol) are being marketed methanol.
Never use gasohol which con-
along with or instead of leaded or tains methanol. Discontinue use
unleaded gasoline. 2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. of any gasohol product which
impairs drivability.

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Other fuels Gasoline containing MMT

Using fuels such as; Some gasoline contains harmful man- CAUTION
- Silicone (Si) contained fuel, ganese-based fuel additives Such as Your New Vehicle Limited
MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl Warranty may not cover damage
- MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not to the fuel system and any per-
fuel, recommend the use of gasoline con- formance problems that are
- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and taining MMT. This type of fuel can caused by the use of fuels con-
- Other metallic additives contained reduce vehicle performance and affect taining methanol.
fuels, your emission control system. The
may cause vehicle and engine dam- malfunction indicator lamp on the clus-
ter may come on. Fuel Additives
age or cause plugging, misfiring,
poor acceleration, engine stalling, Kia recommends that you use good
catalyst melting, abnormal corrosion, quality gasolines treated with deter-
Do not use methanol gent additives such as TOP TIER
life cycle reduction, etc.
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco- Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-
Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp hol) should not be used in your vehicle. vent deposit formation in the engine.
(MIL) may illuminate. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle These gasolines will help the engine
performance and damage compo- run cleaner and enhance performance
nents of the fuel system,engine control of the Emission Control System. For
✽ NOTICE system and emission control system. more information on TOP TIER
Damage to the fuel system or per- Detergent Gasoline, please go to the
formance problem caused by the use website (www.toptiergas.com)
of these fuels may not be covered by
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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VEHICLE HANDLING VEHICLE BREAK-IN

For customers who do not use TOP INSTRUCTIONS PROCESS
TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, As with other vehicles of this type, No special break-in period is need-
and have problems starting or the failure to operate this vehicle correct- ed. By following a few simple precau-
engine does not run smoothly, addi- ly may result in loss of control, an tions for the first 600 miles (1,000
tives that you can buy separately accident or vehicle rollover. km) you may add to the perform-
may be added to the gasoline. ance, economy and life of your vehi-
Specific design characteristics (high-
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is er ground clearance, track, etc.) give cle.
not available, one bottle of additive this vehicle a higher center of gravity • Do not race the engine.
should be added to the fuel tank at than other types of vehicles. In other • While driving, keep your engine
every 7,500miles or every engine oil words they are not designed for cor- speed (rpm, or revolutions per
change is recommended. Additives nering at the same speeds as con- minute) between 2,000 rpm and
are available from your authorized ventional 2-wheel drive vehicles. 4,000 rpm.
Kia dealer along with information on Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
how to use them. Do not mix other • Do not maintain a single speed for
vers. Again, failure to operate this long periods of time, either fast or
additives. vehicle correctly may result in loss of slow. Varying engine speed is
control, an accident or vehicle needed to properly break-in the
Operation in foreign countries rollover. Be sure to read the engine.
“Reducing the risk of a rollover”
If you are going to drive your vehicle driving guidelines, in section 5 of • Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
in another country, be sure to: this manual. gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
• Observe all regulations regarding properly.
registration and insurance. • Don't tow a trailer during the first
• Determine that acceptable fuel is 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of opera-
available. tion.

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VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS

This vehicle is equipped with an These data can help provide a bet- To read data recorded by an EDR,
event data recorder (EDR). The ter understanding of the circum- special equipment is required, and
main purpose of an EDR is to stances in which crashes and access to the vehicle or the EDR is
record, in certain crash or near injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data needed. In addition to the vehicle
crash-like situations, such as an are recorded by your vehicle only manufacturer, other parties, such
air bag deployment or hitting a if a non-trivial crash situation as law enforcement, that have the
road obstacle, data that will assist occurs; no data are recorded by special equipment, can read the
in understanding how a vehicle's the EDR under normal driving information if they have access to
systems performed. The EDR is conditions and no personal data the vehicle or the EDR.
designed to record data related to (e.g., name, gender, age, and
vehicle dynamics and safety sys- crash location) are recorded.
tems for a short period of time, However, other parties, such as
typically 30 seconds or less. The law enforcement, could combine
EDR in this vehicle is designed to the EDR data with the type of per-
record such data as: sonally identifying data routinely
• How various systems in your acquired during a crash investiga-
vehicle were operating; tion.
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/ fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was travel-
ing.

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Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview .I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Exterior overview
Interior overview .II.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-4
Interior overview
Instrument panel overview
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-5
Instrument
Engine compartment
panel overview
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-6 2
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
■ Front view

1. Hood......................................................4-37
2. Head lamp..................................4-108, 7-75
3. Fog lamp ....................................4-112, 7-77
4. Wheel and tire .......................................7-50
5. Outside rearview mirror.........................4-63
6. Panorama sunroof .................................4-43
7. Front windshield wiper blades....4-113, 7-43
8. Windows ................................................4-32

❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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■ Rear view

9. Door locks .............................................4-20

10. Fuel filler lid .........................................4-39
11. Rear combination lamp ............4-108, 7-79
12. High mounted stop lamp .....................7-81
13. Rear window wiper blade.........4-116, 7-43
14. Tailgate ................................................4-24
15. Antenna .............................................4-159
16. Rearview camera ..............................4-106
17. Parking assist system .......................4-102

❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Driver position memory system button .....3-8

2. Inside door handle ...................................4-21
3. Power window switch...............................4-32
4. Central door lock switch ..........................4-22
5. Power window lock button .......................4-35
6. Outside rearview mirror control ...............4-64
7. Outside rearview mirror folding ...............4-65
8. Fuel filler lid open switch .........................4-39
9. Parking assist system On/Off button.....4-102
10. AWD Lock button...................................5-24
11. ESC Off button ......................................5-37
12. Instrument panel illumination
control switch .........................................4-68
13. BSD On/OFF button ..............................5-50
14. Steering wheel.......................................4-48
15. Steering wheel warmer On/Off Button ..4-50
16. Tilt and telescopic steering
control lever .........................................4-49
17. Lighting control lever............................4-109
18. Inner panel fuse panel...........................7-65
19. Parking brake pedal...............................5-31
20. Hood release lever.................................4-37
21. AC inverter...........................................4-152
22. Active ECO ...........................................5-55
23. Seat..........................................................3-2
❈ The actual interior in the vehicle may differ from the illustration
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

1. Audio remote control buttons ............4-160

2. Driver’s front air bag ............................3-61
3. Horn.....................................................4-50
4. Instrument cluster................................4-67
5. Wiper and washer control lever .........4-113
6. Ignition switch or
Engine start/stop button .................5-6, 5-9
7. Cruise control button ...........................5-45
8. Digital clock .......................................4-154
9. Audio .................................................4-159
10. Hazard warning flasher .......................6-2
11. Climate control system.........4-121, 4-131
12. Front seat warmer /
Seat cooler ...............................3-14, 3-15
13. Power outlet.....................................4-151
14. Cup holder.......................................4-149
15. Center console storage box ............4-146
16. Rear seat warmer..............................3-22
17. Glove box ........................................4-146
18. Passenger’s front air bag ..................3-62

❈ The actual instrument panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
■ Gasoline Engine (Theta II 2.4L) - GDI

1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-33

2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-31
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............7-36
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-39
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-64
6. Negative battery terminal..................7-47
7. Positive battery terminal ...................7-47
■ Gasoline Engine (Lambda II 3.3L) - GDI
8. Radiator cap .....................................7-35
9. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-31
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...7-37

❈ The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Safety features of your vehicle

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 • Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68

• Front seat adjustment - Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 • Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
• Front seat adjustment - Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 • Inflation and non-inflation conditions of
• Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 the air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72, 3-74
• Seat cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 • SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76
• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 • Additional safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 • Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79
• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 3
• Pre-tensioner seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
• Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
• Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
• Tether Anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
• Securing a child restraint seat with
child seat lower anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Air bag - supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . 3-49
• How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
• Do not Installing a child restraint on a front
passenger's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
• Occupant classification system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
• Main components of occupant detection system . . . 3-57
• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
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SEATS
Front seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height
(Driver’s seat)
(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*
Manual seat
(5) Seat warmer* /
Manual seat Seat cooler (Air ventilation seat)*
(6) Headrest

2nd row seat

(7) Forward and backward*
Power seat
Power seat (8) Seatback angle and folding
(9) Headrest
(10) Armrest
(11) Seat warmer*

3rd row seat*

(12) Seatback folding
(13) Headrest

* if equipped

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WARNING - Loose WARNING - Driver WARNING - Driver’s seat

objects responsibility for front seat • Never attempt to adjust the
Loose objects in the driver’s passenger seat while the vehicle is mov-
foot area could interfere with Riding in a vehicle with a front ing. This could result in loss
the operation of the foot pedals, seatback reclined could lead to of control, and an accident
possibly causing an accident. serious or fatal injury in an acci- causing death, serious injury,
Do not place anything under the dent. If a front seat is reclined or property damage.
front seats. during an accident, the occu- • Do not allow anything to inter-
pant’s hips may slide under the fere with the normal position
lap portion of the seat belt, apply- of the seatback. Storing items
WARNING - Uprighting ing great force to the unprotect- against a seatback or in any
seat ed abdomen. Serious or fatal other way interfering with
internal injuries could result. The proper locking of a seatback
When you return the seatback
driver must advise the front pas- could result in serious or fatal
to its upright position, hold the
senger to keep the seatback in injury in a sudden stop or col-
seatback and return it slowly
an upright position whenever the lision.
and be sure there are no other vehicle is in motion.
passengers around the seat. If • Always drive and ride with
the seatback is returned with- your seatback upright and the
out being held and controlled, lap portion of the seat belt
the back of the seat could WARNING snug and low across the hips.
spring forward resulting in acci- Do not use a sitting cushion that This is the best position to
dental injury to a person struck reduces friction between the seat protect you in case of an acci-
by the seatback. and passenger. The passenger’s dent.
hips may slide under the lap por- (Continued)
tion of the seat belt during an
accident or a sudden stop.
Serious or fatal internal injuries
could result because the seat
belt cannot operate normally.

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(Continued) WARNING - Rear seat- (Continued)

• In order to avoid unnecessary backs • When resetting the seatback to
and perhaps severe air bag • The rear seatback must be the upright position, make sure
injuries, always sit as far back securely latched. If not, pas- it is securely latched by push-
as possible from the steering sengers and objects could be ing it forward and backwards.
wheel while maintaining com- thrown forward resulting in • To avoid the possibility of
fortable control of the vehicle. serious injury or death in the burns, do not remove the car-
We recommend that your chest event of a sudden stop or col- pet in the cargo area. Emission
be at least 10 inches (25 cm) control devices beneath this
lision. floor generate high tempera-
away from the steering wheel.
• Luggage and other cargo tures.
should be laid flat in the cargo
area. If objects are large, heavy,
or must be piled, they must be
secured. Under no circum- WARNING
stances should cargo be piled After adjusting the seat, always
higher than the seatbacks. check that it is securely locked
Failure to follow these warnings into place by attempting to
could result in serious injury or move the seat forward or back-
death in the event of a sudden ward without using the lock
stop, collision or rollover. release lever. Sudden or unex-
• No passenger should ride in pected movement of the dri-
the cargo area or sit or lie on ver's seat could cause you to
folded seatbacks while the lose control of the vehicle
vehicle is moving. All passen- resulting in an accident.
gers must be properly seated
in seats and restrained proper-
ly while riding.
(Continued)

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Front seat adjustment - manual Seatback angle

WARNING Forward and backward
• Do not adjust the seat while
wearing seat belts. Moving the
seat cushion forward may
cause strong pressure on the
abdomen.
• Use extreme caution so that
hands or other objects are not
caught in the seat mechanisms
while the seat is moving.
• Do not put a cigarette lighter
on the floor or seat. When you OXM039003
operate the seat, gas may OXM039002 To recline the seatback:
gush out of the lighter and
cause fire. To move the seat forward or back- 1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the
ward: seatback recline lever.
• Use extreme caution when
picking small objects trapped 1. Pull the seat slide adjustment 2. Carefully lean back on the seat
under the seats or between lever up and hold it. and adjust the seatback of the
the seat and the center con- seat to the position you desire.
2. Slide the seat to the position you
sole. Your hands might be cut desire. 3. Release the lever and make sure
or injured by the sharp edges the seatback is locked in place.
of the seat mechanism. 3. Release the lever and make sure
(The lever MUST return to its orig-
the seat is locked in place.
inal position for the seatback to
Adjust the seat before driving, and lock.)
make sure the seat is locked securely
by trying to move forward and back-
ward without using the lever. If the
seat moves, it is not locked properly.

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Seat height (for driver’s seat) Lumbar support (if equipped) Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so you can easily
control the steering wheel, pedals
and switches on the instrument
panel.

OXM039004 OXM033018
WARNING
The power seat is operable with
To change the height of the seat, The lumbar support can be adjusted the ignition OFF.
push the lever upwards or down- by pressing the lumbar support
Therefore, children should
wards. switch on the side of the seat.
never be left unattended in the
• To lower the seat cushion, push the 1. Press the front portion of the vehicle.
lever down several times. switch to increase support, or the
• To raise the seat cushion, pull the rear portion of the switch, to
lever up several times. decrease support.
2. Release the switch once it reach-
es the desired position.

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Forward and backward Seatback angle

CAUTION
• The power seat is driven by an
electric motor. Stop operating
once the adjustment is com-
pleted. Excessive operation
may damage the electrical
equipment.
• When in operation, the power
seat consumes a large
amount of electrical power. To
prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, don’t adjust the OXM039006 OXM039007
power seat longer than neces-
sary while the engine is not Push the control switch forward or Push the control switch forward or
running. backward to move the seat to the backward to move the seatback to
• Do not operate two or more desired position. Release the switch the desired angle. Release the
power seat control switches at once the seat reaches the desired switch once the seat reaches the
the same time. Doing so may position. desired position.
result in power seat motor or
electrical component malfunc-
tion.

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Seat height (for driver’s seat) Lumbar support (for driver’s seat) Driver position memory system
(if equipped, for power seat)

OXM039008 OXM039009

Pull the front portion of the control The lumbar support can be adjusted OXM033002
switch up to raise or press down to by pressing the button. A driver position memory system is
lower the front part of the seat cush- provided to store and recall the driv-
ion. Pull the rear portion of the con- er seat and outside rearview mirror
trol switch up to raise or press down position with a simple button opera-
to lower the rear part of the seat tion. By saving the desired position
cushion. Release the switch once the into the system memory, different
seat reaches the desired position. drivers can reposition the driver seat
based upon their driving preference.
If the battery is disconnected, the
desired seat position memory will
need to be re-saved.

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Storing positions into memory Recalling positions from memory

WARNING using the buttons on the door 1. Shift the shift lever into P (for
Never attempt to operate the Storing driver’s seat positions Automatic transaxle) while the
driver position memory system 1. Shift the shift lever into P (for engine start/stop button is ON or
while the vehicle is moving. Automatic transaxle) while the ignition switch ON.
This could result in loss of con- engine start/stop button is ON or 2. To recall the position in the memo-
trol, and an accident causing ignition switch ON. ry, press the desired memory but-
death, serious injury, or property 2. Adjust the driver’s seat and out- ton (1 or 2). The system will beep
damage. side rearview mirror comfortable once, then the driver’s seat will
for the driver. automatically adjust to the stored
position.
3. Press SET button on the control
panel. The system will beep once. Adjusting the control switch for the
driver’s seat while the system is
4. Press one of the memory buttons recalling the stored position will
(1 or 2) within 5 seconds after cause the movement to stop and
pressing the SET button. The sys- move in the direction that the control
tem will beep twice when memory switch is moved.
has been successfully stored.

WARNING
Use caution when recalling the
adjustment memory while sit-
ting in the vehicle. Push the seat
position control switch to the
desired position immediately if
the seat moves too far in any
direction.

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Easy access function Headrest (for front seat)

(if equipped) WARNING
The system will move the driver's • For maximum effectiveness in
seat automatically as follows: case of an accident, the head-
• Without smart key system rest should be adjusted so the
- It will move the driver’s seat rear- middle of the headrest is at
ward when the ignition key is the same height of the center
removed. of gravity of an occupant's
head. Generally, the center of
- It will move the driver’s seat for- gravity of most people's head
ward when the ignition key is is similar with the height of
inserted. the top of their eyes. Also,
• With smart key system OHM038048N
adjust the headrest as close
- It will move the driver’s seat rear- to your head as possible. For
ward when the engine start/stop The driver's and front passenger's this reason, the use of a cush-
button is changed to the OFF seats are equipped with a headrest ion that holds the body away
position. for the occupant's safety and comfort. from the seatback is not rec-
The headrest not only provides com- ommended.
- It will move the driver’s seat for-
ward when the engine start/stop fort for the driver and front passenger, • Do not operate the vehicle
button is changed to the ACC or but also helps protect the head and with the headrests removed.
START position. neck in the event of a rear collision. Severe injury to the occu-
pants may occur in the event
of an accident. Headrests may
You can activate or deactivate this provide protection against
feature. Refer to "User settings" in neck injuries when properly
chapter 4. adjusted.
• Do not adjust the headrest
position of the driver’s seat
while the vehicle is in motion.

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OXM039011 OXM039010 OYFH034205

Adjusting the height up and down Adjusting the angle (if equipped)
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the The headrest angle may be adjusted CAUTION
desired position (1). To lower the by pulling or pushing the lower part of If you recline the seatback
headrest, push and hold the release the headrest. towards the front with the head-
button (2) on the headrest support Adjust the headrest so that it properly rest and seat cushion raised,
and lower the headrest to the desired supports the head and neck. the headrest may come in con-
position (3). tact with the sunvisor or other
parts of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Excessive pulling or pushing
may damage the headrest.

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Removal and installation 3. Press the headrest release button ■ Type A

(3) while pulling the headrest up
■ Type A
(4).

WARNING
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a
seat with the headrest removed.

OXM033401
■ Type B
OXM033400
■ Type B

OXM033403

OXM033402 To reinstall the headrest :

1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the
To remove the headrest: holes while pressing the release
1. Recline the seatback (2) with the button (1).
recline lever or switch (1). 2. Recline the seatback (4) with the
2. Raise headrest as far as it can go. recline lever or switch (3).

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3. Adjust the headrest to the appro-

priate height. WARNING
A gap between the seat and the
WARNING headrest release button may
appear when sitting on the seat
Always make sure the headrest or when you push or pull the
locks into position after rein- seat. Be careful not to get your
stalling and adjusting it proper- finger, etc. caught in the gap.
ly.

HNF2041-1
Active headrest
The active headrest is designed to
move forward and upward during a
rear impact. This helps prevent the
driver's and front passenger’s heads
from moving backward and thus
helps minimize neck injuries.
For your safety, the active headrest
can’t be removed. If there is any
problem with the active headrest,
take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the system
checked.

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Seat warmer (if equipped) During mild weather or under condi-

tions where the operation of the seat CAUTION
■ Type A
warmer is not needed, keep the • When cleaning the seats, do
switches in the "OFF" position. not use an organic solvent
• Each time you press the switch, such as paint thinner, ben-
the temperature setting of the seat zene, alcohol and gasoline.
will change as follows : Doing so may damage the sur-
face of the heater or seats.
OFF→HIGH( )→MIDDLE( )→LOW( ) • To prevent overheating the

→
seat warmer, do not place any-
thing on the seats that insu-
OXM033005 • The seat warmer defaults to the lates against heat, such as
■ Type B OFF position whenever the ignition blankets, cushions or seat
switch is turned on. covers while the seat warmer
is in operation.
✽ NOTICE • Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on seats equipped
With the seat warmer switch in the with seat warmers. Damage to
ON position, the heating system in the seat warming components
the seat turns off or on automatical- could occur.
ly depending on the seat tempera-
ture. • Be careful not to spill liquid
such as water or beverages on
OXM033004
the seat. If you spill some liq-
The seat warmer is provided to warm uid, wipe the seat with a dry
the front seats during cold weather. towel. Before using the seat
With the ignition switch in the ON warmer, dry the seat com-
position, push either of the switches pletely.
to warm the driver's seat or the front
passenger's seat.

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Seat cooler (Air ventilation seat) • The seat warmer (with air ventila-
WARNING - Seat warmer (if equipped) tion) defaults to the OFF position
burns whenever the ignition switch is
Passengers should use extreme turned on.
caution when using seat warm-
ers due to the possibility of CAUTION - Seat damage
excess heating or burns. The
seat warmer may cause burns • When cleaning the seats, do
even at low temperatures, espe- not use an organic solvent
cially if used for long periods of such as paint thinner, ben-
time. In particular, the driver zene, alcohol and gasoline.
must exercise extreme care for Doing so may damage the air
the following types of passen- ventilation seat.
gers: • Do not place heavy or sharp
1. Infants, children, elderly or
OXM033003 objects on the seat. Those
handicapped persons, or The temperature setting of the seat things may damage the air
hospital outpatients changes according to the switch ventilation seat.
2. Persons with sensitive skin position. • Be careful not to spill liquid
or those that burn easily • If you want to cool your seat cush- such as water or beverages on
ion, press the switch (blue color). the seat. If you spill some liquid,
3. Fatigued individuals wipe the seat with a dry towel.
4. Intoxicated individuals • Each time you press the button, Before using the air ventilation
the airflow will change as follows: seat, dry the seat completely.
5. Individuals taking medication
that can cause drowsiness or OFF→HIGH( )→MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
sleepiness (sleeping pills,
→

cold tablets, etc.)

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Seatback pocket Rear seat adjustment Seatback angle (2nd row seat)
Forward and backward
(2nd row seat)

ORP032013 OXMA033104

The seatback pocket is provided on To recline the seatback:

the back of the front passenger’s and OXMA033103 1. Pull up the seatback recline lever.
driver’s seatbacks. To move the seat forward or back- 2. Hold the lever and adjust the seat-
ward: back of the seat to the position you
WARNING - Seatback 1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever desire.
pockets up and hold it. 3. Release the lever and make sure
Do not put heavy or sharp 2. Slide the seat to the position you the seatback is locked in place.
objects in the seatback pockets. desire. (The lever MUST return to its orig-
In an accident they could come inal position for the seatback to
3. Release the lever and make sure lock.)
loose from the pocket and the seat is locked in place.
injure vehicle occupants. Adjust the seat before driving, and
make sure the seat is locked securely
by trying to move forward and back-
ward without using the lever. If the
seat moves, it is not locked properly.

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Walk-in seat Folding the rear seat

(2nd row seat, if equipped) The rear seatbacks can be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.

WARNING
The purpose of the fold-down
rear seatbacks is to allow you to
carry longer objects that could
OXM039031 OXMA033106 not be accommodated in the
cargo area.
3. Fold the 2nd row seatback and
push the seat to the farthest for- Never allow passengers to sit
ward position. on top of the folded down seat-
back while the vehicle is mov-
After getting in or out, slide the 2nd ing. This is not a proper seating
row seat to the farthest rearward position and no seat belts are
position and pull the seatback firm- available for use. This could
ly backward until it clicks into result in serious injury or death
place. Make sure that the seat is in case of an accident or sud-
locked in place. den stop. Objects carried on the
OXMA033105 folded down seatback should
To get in or out of the 3rd row seat, WARNING not extend higher than the top
1. Route the seat belt webbing Never attempt to adjust the 2nd of the front seatbacks. This
through the rear seat belt guide clip. row seat while the vehicle is could allow cargo to slide for-
After inserting the seat belt, tighten moving or the seat is occupied ward and cause injury or dam-
the belt webbing by pulling it up. as the seat may suddenly move age during sudden stops.
and cause the passenger on the
2. Pull up the walk-in lever (1) on the seat to be injured.
2nd row seatback.

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■ 2nd row seat To fold down the rear seatback

1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in
the pocket between the rear seat-
back and cushion, and insert the
rear seat belt webbing in the guide
to prevent the seat belt from being
damaged.
2. Set the front seatback to the
upright position and if necessary,
slide the front seat forward.
3. Lower the rear headrests to the
lowest position.
■ 3rd row seat (if equipped)

ODM032034/OXM039030/OXM039031/OXM039032

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■ 2nd row seat 4.Pull on the seatback folding lever

or strap, then fold the seat toward
the front of the vehicle. When you
return the seatback to its upright
position, always be sure it has
locked into position by pushing on
the top of the seatback.
5.To use the rear seat, lift and pull
the seatback backward by pulling
on the folding lever or strap.
Pull the seatback firmly until it
clicks into place.
■ 3rd row seat (if equipped)
Make sure the seatback is locked
in place.
6.Return the rear seat belt to the
proper position.

ODM032028/OXM039022/ODM032030/OXM039025

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To fold down the rear center seat-

back (for 2nd row seat) WARNING - 2nd row cen- WARNING - Uprighting
ter seat folding seat
When you return the seatback
to its upright position, hold the
seatback and return it slowly. If
the seatback is returned with-
out holding it, the back of the
• Do not fold the 2nd row center seat could spring forward
seat, if there are occupants in resulting in injury caused by
the 3rd row seats, as this may being struck by the seatback.
result in injury to occupants if
the seat moves during a colli-
sion. If occupants in the 3rd CAUTION - Damaging
ODM032033
row seats, fix the 2nd row cen- rear seat belt buckles
1. Lower the rear headrests to the ter seat in its upright and
lowest position. locked position. When you fold the rear (2nd
and/or 3rd row) seatback, insert
2. Push the center seatback folding • The 2nd row center seat back the buckle in the pocket between
lever up, then fold the seat toward does not lock into position the rear seatback and cushion.
the front of the vehicle. when it is folded toward the Doing so can prevent the buckle
front of the vehicle. If you use from being damaged by the rear
the 2nd row center seat back seatback.
When you return the seatback to its
folding function to carry long
upright position, always be sure it
objects, you should fix the
has locked into position by pushing
long object to prevent it from
on the top of the seatback.
being thrown about the vehi-
cle in a collision and causing
injury to vehicle occupants.

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CAUTION - Rear seat belts WARNING - Cargo loading

When returning the rear (2nd Make sure the engine is off, the
and/or 3rd row) seatbacks to the automatic transaxle is in P (Park)
upright position, remember to or the manual transaxle is in R
return the rear shoulder belts to (Reverse) or 1st, and the parking
their proper position. Routing the brake is securely applied when-
seat belt webbing through the ever loading or unloading cargo.
rear seat belt guides will help Failure to take these steps may
keep the belts from being trapped allow the vehicle to move if the
behind or under the seats. shift lever is inadvertently
moved to another position. OUN026140

WARNING - Cargo WARNING - 3rd row seat

Cargo should always be 3rd row occupants should
secured to prevent it from being always remain in the center of
thrown about the vehicle in a the seat cushion so the occu-
collision and causing injury to pants head is protected by the
the vehicle occupants. Do not headrest.
place objects in the rear (2nd
and/or 3rd row) seats, since they If not, the tailgate may hit the
cannot be properly secured and occupant's head, which could
may hit the front seat occupants cause injury.
in a collision.

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Rear seat warmer (if equipped) ✽ NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in ON WARNING - Seat warmer
position, the heating system in the burns
seat turns off or on automatically Passengers should use extreme
depending on the seat temperature. caution when using seat warm-
ers due to the possibility of
CAUTION excess heating or burns. The
• When cleaning the seats, do seat warmer may cause burns
not use an organic solvent even at low temperatures, espe-
such as thinner, benzene, alco- cially if used for long periods of
hol and gasoline. Doing so may time. In particular, the driver
damage the surface of the must exercise extreme care for
heater or seats. the following types of passen-
OXMA033015
• To prevent overheating the seat gers:
The seat warmer is provided to warm warmer, do not place anything 1. Infants, children, elderly or
the rear seats during cold weather. on the seats that insulates handicapped persons, or
With the ignition switch in the ON against heat, such as blankets, hospital outpatients
position, push either of the switches cushions or seat covers while
to warm rear seats. 2. Persons with sensitive skin
the seat warmer is in operation. or those that burn easily
During mild weather or under condi- • Do not place heavy or sharp
tions where the operation of the seat 3. Fatigued individuals
objects on seats equipped
warmer is not needed, keep the with seat warmers. Damage to 4. Intoxicated individuals
switches in the "OFF" position. the seat warming components 5. Individuals taking medication
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF could occur. that can cause drowsiness or
position whenever the ignition switch • Be careful not to spill liquid sleepiness (sleeping pills,
is turned on. such as water or beverages on cold tablets, etc.)
the seat. If you spill some liquid,
wipe the seat with a dry towel.
Before using the seat warmer,
dry the seat completely.

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Headrest
WARNING - Headrest (Continued)
adjustment • Do not operate the vehicle
with the headrests removed.
Severe injury to an occupant
may occur in the event of an
* accident. Headrests may pro-
vide protection against severe
* neck injuries when properly
• For maximum effectiveness in adjusted.
case of an accident, the head-
• Do not adjust the headrest
rest should be adjusted so the
height while the vehicle is in
middle of the headrest is at the
motion.
* if equipped OHM038049N same height as the center of
gravity of an occupant's head.
The rear seat(s) is equipped with
headrests in all the seating positions Generally, the center of gravi-
for the occupant's safety and com- ty of most people's head is
fort. similar with the height of the
top of their eyes.
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for passengers, but also helps Also adjust the headrest as
protect the head and neck in the close to your head as possi-
event of a collision. ble. For this reason, the use of
a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is not
recommended.
(Continued)

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Adjusting the height up and down To lower the headrest : Removal and installation
(for 2nd row seats) 1. Push and hold the release button (for 2nd row seats)
■ Outside (2) on the headrest support
2. Lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).

OXMA033108 OXMA033107
■ Center
To remove the headrest :
1. Raise it as far as it can go then
press the release button (1) while
pulling the headrest up (2).

To reinstall the headrest :

1. Put the headrest poles (3) into the
holes while pressing the release
button (1).
OXMA033018
2. Adjust it to the appropriate height.
To raise the headrest :
1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).

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3rd row headrest (if equipped) Armrest (2nd row seat)

WARNING
• Make sure the headrest locks
in position after adjusting it to
properly protect the occu-
pants.
• After installing the headrest,
make sure that it is installed
in the right direction.
A headrest installed reversely
could increase whiplash
injury during rear impact.
OXM039061N OXMA043215
The headrest will fold down automat- To use the armrest, pull it forward
ically when the seatback folding. from the seatback.
Always be sure the headrest has
locked into position after you return
the seatback.

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SEAT BELTS
Seat belt restraint system (Continued) WARNING
• Never wear the shoulder belt Seat belts are designed to bear
WARNING under your arm or behind upon the bony structure of the
• For maximum restraint sys- your back. An improperly body, and should be worn low
tem protection, the seat belts positioned shoulder belt can across the front of the pelvis or
must always be used whenev- cause serious injuries in a the pelvis, chest and shoulders,
er the vehicle is moving. crash. The shoulder belt as applicable; wearing the lap
• Seat belts are most effective should be positioned midway section of the belt across the
when seatbacks are in the over your shoulder across abdominal area must be avoided.
upright position. your collarbone.
Seat belts should be adjusted as
• Children age 12 and under • Avoid wearing twisted seat firmly as possible, consistent
must always be properly belts. A twisted belt can't do with comfort, to provide the pro-
restrained in the rear seat. its job well. In a collision, it tection for which they have been
Never allow children to ride in could even cut into you. Be designed.
the front passenger seat. If a sure the belt webbing is
straight and not twisted. A slack belt will greatly reduce
child over 12 must be seated the protection afforded to the
in the front seat, he/she must • Be careful not to damage the wearer.
be properly belted and the belt webbing or hardware. If
seat should be moved as far the belt webbing or hardware Care should be taken to avoid
back as possible. is damaged, replace it. contamination of the webbing
with polishes, oils and chemicals,
(Continued) and particularly battery acid.
Cleaning may safely be carried
out using mild soap and water.
The belt should be replaced if
webbing becomes frayed, con-
taminated or damaged.
(Continued)

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Seat belt warning (for driver’s seat)

(Continued) WARNING
It is essential to replace the • No modifications or additions
entire assembly after it has been should be made by the user
worn in a severe impact even if which will either prevent the
damage to the assembly is not seat belt adjusting devices
obvious. from operating to remove
Belts should not be worn with slack, or prevent the seat belt
straps twisted. Each belt assem- assembly from being adjusted
bly must only be used by one to remove slack.
occupant; it is dangerous to put • When you fasten the seat belt,
a belt around a child being car- be careful not to latch the seat
ried on the occupant's lap. belt in buckles of other seat. It's
very dangerous and you may 1GQA2083
not be protected by the seat The driver's seat belt warning light
belt properly. and chime will activate pursuant to
• Do not unfasten the seat belt the following table when the ignition
and do not fasten and unfasten switch is in "ON" position.
the seat belt repeatedly while
driving. This could result in
loss of control, and an accident
causing death, serious injury,
or property damage.
• When fastening the seat belt,
make sure that the seat belt
does not pass over objects that
are hard or can break easily.
• Make sure there is nothing in
the buckle. The seat belt may
not be fastened securely.

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Conditions Warning Pattern The seat belt automatically adjusts to

Vehicle Chime- the proper length only after the lap
Seat Belt Light-Blink belt portion is adjusted manually so
Speed Sound
Unbuckled 6 seconds
that it fits snugly around your hips. If
you lean forward in a slow, easy
Buckled 6 seconds None
motion, the belt will extend and let
Below 3 mph you move around. If there is a sud-
6 seconds None
(5 km/h) den stop or impact, however, the belt
Buckled → 3 mph~ will lock into position. It will also lock
6 seconds
Unbuckled 6 mph if you try to lean forward too quickly.
Above 6 mph 6 sec. on / 24 sec. off
(10 km/h) (11 times) B180A01NF-1 ✽ NOTICE
Above 6 mph
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system If you are not able to pull out the
(10 km/h) 6 seconds *1
with emergency locking retractor seat belt from the retractor, firmly
Unbuckled ↓ ↓ pull the belt out and release it. Then
To fasten your seat belt:
Below 3 mph Stop *2 you will be able to pull the belt out
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of smoothly.
(5 km/h)
the retractor and insert the metal tab
*1 Warning pattern repeats 11 times (1) into the buckle (2). There will be
with an interval of 24 seconds. If an audible "click" when the tab locks
the driver's seat belt is buckled, the into the buckle.
light will stop within 6 seconds and
chime will stop immediately.
*2 The light will stop within 6 seconds
and chime will stop immediately.

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Front seat Release the button to lock the

anchor into position. Try sliding the
height adjuster to make sure that it
has locked into position.

WARNING
• Verify that the shoulder belt
anchor is locked into position
at the appropriate height.
Never position the shoulder
belt across your neck or face.
OXM039026 B200A02NF
Improperly positioned seat
Height adjustment belts can cause serious
You can adjust the height of the shoul- injuries in an accident.
der belt anchor to one of the 4 posi- WARNING
tions for maximum comfort and safety. • Failure to replace seat belts You should place the lap belt
after an accident could leave portion as low as possible and
The height of the adjusting seat belt you with damaged seat belts
should not be too close to your neck. snugly across your hips, not on
that will not provide protec- your waist. If the lap belt is locat-
The shoulder portion should be tion in the event of another
adjusted so that it lies across your ed too high on your waist, it may
collision leading to personal increase the chance of injury in
chest and midway over your shoulder injury or death. Replace your
near the door and not your neck. the event of a collision. Both
seat belts after being in an arms should not be under or
To adjust the height of the seat belt accident as soon as possible. over the belt. Rather, one should
anchor, lower or raise the height be over and the other under, as
adjuster into an appropriate position. shown in the illustration.
To raise the height adjuster, pull it up Never wear the seat belt under
(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while the arm that is near the door.
pressing the height adjuster button
(2).

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Seat belts - Front passenger and It automatically adjusts to the proper

rear seat 3-point system with length only after the lap belt portion CAUTION
combination locking retractor of the seat belt is adjusted manually Do NOT fold down the left por-
To fasten your seat belt: so that it fits snugly around your hips. tion of the rear seat back when
When the seat belt is fully extended the rear center seat belt is buck-
Combination retractor type seat belts led. ALWAYS UNBUCKLE the
are installed in the rear seat posi- from the retractor to allow the instal-
lation of a child restraint system, the rear center seat belt before fold-
tions to help accommodate the ing down the left portion of the
installation of child restraint systems. seat belt operation changes to allow
the belt to retract, but not to extend rear seat back. If the rear center
Although a combination retractor is seat belt is buckled when the
also installed in the front passenger (Automatic Locking Retractor Type).
Refer to “Using a child restraint sys- left portion of the rear seat back
seat position, it is strongly recom- is folded down, distortion and
mended that children always be tem” in this section.
damage to the top portion of the
seated in the rear seat. NEVER seat back and seat belt garnish
place any infant restraint system in ✽ NOTICE may result, causing the seat
the front seat of the vehicle. back to lock into the folded
Although the combination retractor
This type of seat belt combines the provides the same level of protection down position.
features of both an emergency lock- for seated passengers in either emer-
ing retractor seat belt and an auto- gency or automatic locking modes,
matic locking retractor seat belt. To have the seated passengers use the
fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the emergency locking feature for
retractor and insert the metal tab into improved convenience. The auto-
the buckle. There will be an audible matic locking function is intended to
"click" when the tab locks into the facilitate child restraint installation.
buckle. When not securing a child To convert from the automatic lock-
restraint, the seat belt operates in the ing feature to the emergency locking
same way as the driver's seat belt operation mode, allow the unbuck-
(Emergency Locking Retractor Type). led seat belt to fully retract.

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Stowing the rear seat belt

■ 2nd row seat

ODM032051 B210A01NF-1 ODM032034

■ 3rd row seat (if equipped)
When using the rear center seat belt, To release the seat belt:
the buckle with the “CENTER” mark The seat belt is released by pressing
must be used. the release button (1) on the locking
buckle. When it is released, the belt
should automatically draw back into
the retractor.
If this does not happen, check the
belt to be sure it is not twisted, then
try again.
OXM039030

The rear seat belt buckles can be

stowed in the pocket between the
rear seatback and cushion when not
in use.

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■ 2nd row seat Pre-tensioner seat belt

CAUTION
Remove the seat belt from the
guides before using. If you pull
on the seat belt when it is stored
in the guides, it may damage the
guides and/or belt webbing.

OXM039031
■ 3rd row seat (if equipped)

OXMA033101

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's

and front passenger's pre-tensioner
seat belts (retractor pretensioner and
EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)).
The pre-tensioner seat belts may be
activated, when a frontal collision is
OXM039032 severe enough, together with the air
bags.
Routing the seat belt webbing
through the rear seat belt guides will When the vehicle stops suddenly, or
help keep the belts from being if the occupant tries to lean forward
trapped behind or under the seats. too quickly, the seat belt retractor
may lock into position. In certain
After inserting the seat belt, tighten frontal collisions, the pre-tensioner
the belt webbing by pulling it up. will activate and pull the seat belt into
tighter contact against the occu-
pant's body.

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(1) Retractor Pretensioner

The purpose of the retractor pre- WARNING
tensioner is to make sure that the • Do not put anything near the
shoulder belts fit in tightly against buckle. Placing objects near
the occupant's upper body in cer- the buckle may increase the
tain frontal collisions. risk of personal injury in the
(2) EFD (Emergency Fastening Device) event of a collision.
The purpose of the EFD is to • For your safety, be sure that
make sure that the pelvis belts fit the belt webbing is not loose
in tightly against the occupant's or twisted and always sit
lower body in certain frontal colli- properly on your seat.
ODMESA2024
sions.
The seat belt pre-tensioner system
If the system senses excessive ten- consists mainly of the following com-
sion on the driver or passenger's ponents. Their locations are shown in
seat belt when the pre-tensioner sys- the illustration:
tem activates, the load limiter inside 1. SRS air bag warning light
the retractor pre-tensioner will release 2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly
some of the pressure on the affected 3. SRS control module
seat belt.
4. Emergency fastening device (EFD)

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✽ NOTICE
WARNING CAUTION
• Both the driver's and front pas-
To obtain maximum benefit senger's seat belt pre-tensioner If the pre-tensioner seat belt
from a pre-tensioner seat belt: system may be activated not only system are not working proper-
1. The seat belt must be worn in certain frontal collision but also ly, this warning light will illumi-
correctly and adjusted to the in certain side collision or rollover, nate even if there is no malfunc-
proper position. Please read if the vehicle is equipped with a tion of the SRS air bag. If the
and follow all of the important side or curtain air bag. SRS air bag warning light does
information and precautions • When the pre-tensioner seat belts not illuminate when the ignition
about your vehicle’s occupant are activated, a loud noise may be switch is turned ON, or if it
safety features – including heard and fine dust, which may remains illuminated after illumi-
seat belts and air bags – that appear to be smoke, may be visible nating for approximately 6 sec-
are provided in this manual. in the passenger compartment. onds, or if it illuminates while
These are normal operating condi- the vehicle is being driven, have
2. Be sure you and your passen- tions and are not hazardous. an authorized Kia dealer inspect
gers always wear seat belts • Although it is harmless, the fine the pre-tensioner seat belt and
properly. dust may cause skin irritation and SRS air bag system as soon as
should not be breathed for pro- possible.
longed periods. Wash all exposed
skin areas thoroughly after an
accident in which the pre-tension-
er seat belts were activated.
• Because the sensor that activates
the SRS air bag is connected with
the pre-tensioner seat belt, the
SRS air bag warning light on
the instrument panel will illumi-
nate for approximately 6 seconds
after the ignition switch has been
turned to the ON position, and
then it should turn off.

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(Continued) Seat belt precautions

WARNING
• Pre-tensioners are designed • Improper handling of the pre-
to operate only one time. After tensioner seat belt assem- WARNING
activation, pre-tensioner seat blies, and failure to heed the All occupants of the vehicle
belts must be replaced. All warnings not to strike, modify, must wear their seat belts at all
seat belts, of any type, should inspect, replace, service or times. Seat belts and child
always be replaced after they repair the pre-tensioner seat restraints reduce the risk of
have been worn during a colli- belt assemblies may lead to serious or fatal injuries for all
sion. improper operation or inad- occupants in the event of a col-
vertent activation and serious lision or sudden stop. Without a
• The pre-tensioner seat belt injury. seat belt, occupants could be
assembly mechanisms become shifted too close to a deploying
hot during activation. Do not • Always wear the seat belts
when driving or riding in a air bag, strike the interior struc-
touch the pre-tensioner seat ture or be thrown from the vehi-
belt assemblies for several min- motor vehicle.
• If the vehicle or pre-tensioner cle. Properly worn seat belts
utes after they have been acti- greatly reduce these hazards.
vated. seat belt must be discarded,
contact an authorized Kia Even with advanced air bags,
• Do not attempt to inspect or unbelted occupants can be
replace the pre-tensioner seat dealer.
severely injured by a deploying
belts yourself. This must be air bag.
done by an authorized Kia
dealer. Always follow the precautions
about seat belts, air bags and
• Do not strike the pre-tension- occupant seating contained in
er seat belt assemblies. this manual.
• Do not attempt to service or
repair the pre-tensioner seat
belt system in any manner.
(Continued)

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Infant or small child ✽ NOTICE Larger children

All 50 states have child restraint Small children are best protected Children who are too large for child
laws. You should be aware of the from injury in an accident when restraint systems should always
specific requirements in your state. properly restrained in the rear seat occupy the rear seat and use the
Child and/or infant seats must be by a child restraint system that available lap/shoulder belts. The lap
properly placed and installed in the meets the requirements of the portion should be fastened and
rear seat. For more information Federal Motor Vehicle Safety snugged on the hips and as low as
about the use of these restraints, Standards. Before buying any child possible. Check if the belt fits period-
refer to “Child restraint system” in this restraint system, make sure that it ically. A child's squirming could put
section. has a label certifying that it meets the belt out of position. Children are
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety given the most safety in the event of
Standard 213. The restraint must be an accident when they are restrained
WARNING by a proper restraint system in the
appropriate for your child's height
Every person in your vehicle and weight. Check the label on the rear seat. If a larger child (over age
needs to be properly restrained child restraint for this information. 12) must be seated in the front seat,
at all times, including infants Refer to “Child restraint system” in the child should be securely
and children. Never hold a child this section. restrained by the available lap/shoul-
in your arms or lap when riding der belt and the seat should be
in a vehicle. The violent forces placed in the rearmost position.
created during a crash will tear Children age 12 and under should be
the child from your arms and restrained securely in the rear seat.
throw the child against the inte- NEVER place a child age 12 and
rior. Always use a child restraint under in the front seat. NEVER place
appropriate for your child's a rear facing child seat in the front
height and weight. seat of a vehicle.

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If the shoulder belt portion slightly Restraint of pregnant women Injured person
touches the child’s neck or face, try Pregnant women should wear A seat belt should be used when an
placing the child closer to the center of lap/shoulder belt assemblies when- injured person is being transported.
the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still ever possible according to specific When this is necessary, you should
touches their face or neck they need to recommendations by their doctors. consult a physician for recommenda-
be returned to a child restraint system. The lap portion of the belt should be tions.
worn AS SECURELY AND LOW AS
WARNING - Shoulder POSSIBLE.
One person per belt
belts on small children
Two people (including children)
• Do not allow small children to WARNING - Pregnant should never attempt to use a single
ride in the vehicle without an women seat belt. This could increase the
appropriate child restrain sys- Pregnant women must never severity of injuries in case of an acci-
tem. place the lap portion of the dent.
• Never allow a shoulder belt to safety belt over the area of the
be in contact with a child’s abdomen where the fetus is
neck or face while the vehicle Do not lie down
located or above the abdomen
is in motion. where the belt could crush the To reduce the chance of injuries in
• If seat belts are not properly fetus during an impact. the event of an accident and to
worn and adjusted on chil- achieve maximum effectiveness of
dren, there is a risk of death or the restraint system, all passengers
serious injury. should be sitting up and the front and
rear seats should be in an upright
position when the vehicle is moving.
A seat belt cannot provide proper
protection if the person is lying down
in the rear seat or if the front and rear
seats are in a reclined position.

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Care of seat belts Periodic inspection

WARNING Seat belt systems should never be All seat belts should be inspected
Riding with a reclined seatback disassembled or modified. In addi- periodically for wear or damage of
increases your chance of seri- tion, care should be taken to assure any kind. Any damaged parts should
ous or fatal injuries in the event that seat belts and belt hardware are be replaced as soon as possible.
of a collision or sudden stop. not damaged by seat hinges, doors
The protection of your restraint or other abuse.
system (seat belts and air bags) Keep belts clean and dry
is greatly reduced by reclining Seat belts should be kept clean and
your seat. Seat belts must be WARNING dry. If belts become dirty, they can be
secured against your hips and When you return the rear seat- cleaned by using a mild soap solu-
chest to work properly. The back to its upright position after tion and warm water. Bleach, dye,
more the seatback is reclined, the rear seatback has been fold- strong detergents or abrasives
the greater the chance an occu- ed down, be careful not to dam- should not be used because they
pant's hips will slide under the age the seat belt webbing or may damage and weaken the fabric.
lap belt causing serious internal buckle. Be sure that the web-
injuries. Also, the shoulder belt bing or buckle does not get When to replace seat belts
may strike the occupant's neck. caught or pinched in the rear
Drivers and passengers should seat. A seat belt with damaged The entire in-use seat belt assembly
always sit well back in their webbing or buckle could possi- or assemblies should be replaced if
seats, properly belted, and with bly fail during a collision or sud- the vehicle has been involved in an
the seatbacks upright. den stop, resulting in serious accident. This should be done even if
injury. If the webbing or buckles no damage is visible. Additional
are damaged, get them replaced questions concerning seat belt oper-
immediately. ation should be directed to an
authorized Kia dealer.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Children riding in the vehicle should Children could be injured or killed in
(Continued)
sit in the rear seat and must always a crash if their restraints are not
be properly restrained to minimize properly secured. For small children • A seat belt or child restraint
the risk of injury in an accident, sud- and babies, a child seat or infant seat system can become very hot
den stop or sudden maneuver. must be used. Before buying a par- if it is left in a closed vehicle
According to accident statistics, chil- ticular child restraint system, make on a sunny day, even if the
dren are safer when properly sure it fits your vehicle seat and seat outside temperature does not
restrained in the rear seats than in belts, and fits your child. feel hot. Be sure to check the
the front seat. Larger children not in Follow all the instructions provided seat cover and buckles before
a child restraint should use one of by the manufacturer when installing placing a child there.
the seat belts provided. the child restraint system. • When the child restraint sys-
You should be aware of the specific tem is not in use, store it in
requirements in your country. Child the cargo area or fasten it with
and/or infant safety seats must be WARNING a seat belt so that it will not be
properly placed and installed in the • A child restraint system must thrown forward in case of a
rear seat. You must use a commer- be placed in the rear seat. sudden stop or an accident.
cially available child restraint system Never install a child or infant • Children may be seriously
that meets the requirements of the seat on the front passenger's injured or killed by an inflating
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety seat. Should an accident air bag. All children, even
Standards (FMVSS). occur and cause the passen- those too large for child
Child restraint systems are designed ger-side air bag to deploy, it restraints, must ride in the
to be secured in vehicle seats by seat could severely injure or kill an rear seat.
belt, or by a tether anchor and/or infant or child seated in an
LATCH anchors (if equipped). infant or child seat. Thus only
use a child restraint in the
rear seat of your vehicle.
(Continued)

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WARNING (Continued) (Continued)

To reduce the chance of serious • Never put a seat belt over your- • Never allow a child to stand-up
or fatal injuries: self and a child. During a crash, or kneel on the seat or floor of
the belt could press deep into a moving vehicle. During a col-
• Children of all ages are safer the child causing serious inter- lision or sudden stop, the child
when restrained in the rear nal injuries. can be violently thrown against
seat. A child riding in the the vehicle’s interior, resulting
front passenger seat can be • Never leave children unattend-
ed in a vehicle – not even for a in serious injury.
forcefully struck by an inflat-
short time.The vehicle can heat • Never use an infant carrier or a
ing air bag resulting in seri- child safety seat that "hooks"
ous or fatal injuries. up very quickly, resulting in
serious injuries to children over a seatback, it may not pro-
• Always follow the child inside. Even very young chil- vide adequate security in an
restraint system manufactur- dren may inadvertently cause accident.
er’s instructions for installa- the vehicle to move, entangle • Seat belts can become very
tion and use of the child themselves in the windows, or hot, especially when the vehi-
restraint. lock themselves or others cle is parked in direct sunlight.
• Always make sure the child inside the vehicle. Always check the seat belt
seat is secured properly in the • Never allow two children, or any buckles before fastening them
vehicle and your child is two persons, to use the same over a child.
securely restrained in the seat belt. • After an accident, have an
child seat. authorized Kia dealer check
• Children often squirm and
• Never hold a child in your reposition themselves improp- the child restraint system, seat
arms or lap when riding in a erly. Never let a child ride with belt, tether anchor and lower
vehicle. The violent forces cre- the shoulder belt under their anchor.
ated during a crash will tear arm or behind their back. • If there is not enough space to
the child from your arms and Always properly position and place the child restraint system
throw the child against the secure children in the rear seat. because of the driver's seat,
vehicle’s interior. install the child restraint sys-
(Continued)
(Continued) tem in the rear right seat.

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Using a child restraint system For safety reasons, we recommend

Rearward-facing child restraint system
that the child restraint system be WARNING - Child seat
used in the rear seats. installation
• A child can be seriously injured
WARNING or killed in a collision if the
child restraint is not properly
Never place a rear-facing child anchored to the vehicle and the
restraint in the front passenger child is not properly restrained
seat, because of the danger an in the child restraint. Before
inflating passenger-side air bag installing the child restraint
could impact the rear-facing system, read the instructions
child restraint and kill the child. supplied by the child restraint
CRS09
Forward-facing child restraint system system manufacturer.
Since all passenger seat belts move • If the seat belt does not oper-
freely under normal conditions and ate as described in this sec-
only lock under extreme or emer- tion, have the system checked
gency conditions (emergency lock immediately by your author-
mode), you must manually change ized Kia dealer.
these seat belts to the auto lock
mode to secure a child restraint. (Continued)

OUN026150

For small children and babies, the

use of a child seat or infant seat is
required. The child seat or infant seat
should be of appropriate size for the
child and should be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

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Placing a passenger seat belt

(Continued)
into the auto lock mode
• Failure to observe this manu-
al's instructions regarding
child restraint systems and
the instructions provided with
the child restraint system
could increase the chance
and/or severity of injury in an
accident.
• If the vehicle headrest pre-
vents proper installation of a OEN036101
child seat (as described in the
child seat system manual), the To install a child restraint system on
headrest of the respective E2MS103005 the outboard or center rear seats, do
seating position shall be read- the following:
The auto lock mode will help prevent
justed or entirely removed. the normal movement of the child in 1. Place the child restraint system in
the vehicle from causing the seat belt the seat and route the lap/shoul-
to loosen and compromise the child der belt around or through the
restraint system. To secure a child restraint, following the restraint
restraint system, use the following manufacturer’s instructions. Be
procedure. sure the seat belt webbing is not
twisted.
2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch
into the buckle. Listen for the dis-
tinct “click” sound.
Position the release button so that it
is easy to access in case of an emer-
gency.

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OEN036102 OEN036103 OEN036104

3. Pull the shoulder portion of the 4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion 5. Remove as much slack from the
seat belt all the way out. When the of the seat belt to retract and listen belt as possible by pushing down
shoulder portion of the seat belt is for an audible “clicking” or “ratchet- on the child restraint system while
fully extended, it will shift the ing” sound. This indicates that the feeding the shoulder belt back into
retractor to the “Auto Lock” (child retractor is in the “Auto Lock” the retractor.
restraint) mode. mode. If no distinct sound is 6. Push and pull on the child restraint
heard, repeat steps 3 and 4. system to confirm that the seat
belt is holding it firmly in place. If it
is not, release the seat belt and
repeat steps 2 through 6.
7. Double check that the retractor is
in the “Auto Lock” mode by
attempting to pull more of the seat
belt out of the retractor. If you can-
not, the retractor is in the “Auto
Lock” mode.

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To remove the child restraint, press When the seat belt is allowed to Securing a child restraint seat
the release button on the buckle and retract to its fully stowed position, with tether anchor system
then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the retractor will automatically
the restraint and allow the seat belt switch from the “Auto Lock” mode
to retract fully. to the emergency lock mode for
normal adult usage.
WARNING - Auto lock
mode
The lap/shoulder belt automati-
cally returns to the “emergency
lock mode” whenever the belt is
allowed to retract fully.Therefore,
the preceding seven steps must
be followed each time a child OXMA033033
restraint is installed.
Child restraint hook holders are
If the retractor is not in the located on the back of the rear seat-
Automatic Locking mode, the backs.
child restraint can move when
your vehicle turns or stops sud-
denly. A child can be seriously
injured or killed if the child
restraint is not properly anchored
to the vehicle, including setting
the retractor to the Automatic
Locking mode.

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WARNING WARNING - Tether strap

A child can be seriously injured Never mount more than one
or killed in a collision if the child restraint to a single tether
child restraint is not properly or to a single lower anchorage
anchored to the vehicle and the point. The increased load
child is not properly restrained caused by multiple seats may
in the child restraint. Always fol- cause the tethers or anchorage
low the child seat manufactur- points to break, causing serious
er’s instructions for installation injury or death.
and use.
OXM039034N
1. Route the child restraint seat strap WARNING - Child
over the seatback. restraint check
For vehicles with adjustable head- Check that the child restraint
rests, route the tether strap under system is secure by pushing
the headrest and between the and pulling it in different direc-
headrest posts, otherwise route tions. Incorrectly fitted child
the tether strap over the top of the restraints may swing, twist, tip
seatback. or separate causing death or
2. Connect the tether strap hook to serious injury.
the appropriate child restraint
hook holder and tighten to secure
the child restraint seat.

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Securing a child restraint seat with Lower Anchor

Position Indicator
WARNING - Child child seat lower anchor system
restraint anchorage
• Child restraint anchorages
are designed to withstand
only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat
belts or harnesses or for
Lower Anchor
attaching other items or equip-
ment to the vehicle. OXM039060N
• The tether strap may not work Child restraint symbols are located
properly if attached some- OXM039035
on the left and right 2nd row seat
where other than the correct backs to indicate the position of the
tether anchor. Some child seat manufacturers lower anchors for child restraints.
make child restraint seats that are
labeled as LATCH or LATCH-com-
patible child restraint seats. LATCH
stands for "Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children". These seats
include two rigid or webbing mount-
ed attachments that connect to two
LATCH anchors at specific seating
positions in your vehicle. This type of
child restraint seat eliminates the
need to use seat belts to attach the
child seat in the rear seats.

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WARNING WARNING
• When using the vehicle's Install the child restraint seat
"LATCH" system to install a fully rearward against the seat-
child restraint system in the back with the seatback reclined
rear seat, all unused vehicle two positions from the most
rear seat belt metal latch upright latched position.
plates or tabs must be latched
securely in their seat belt
buckles and the seat belt web-
bing must be retracted behind
the child restraint to prevent OXM039036N
the child from reaching and LATCH anchors have been provided
taking hold of unretracted in your vehicle. The LATCH anchors
seat belts. Unlatched metal are located in the left and right out-
latch plates or tabs may allow board rear seating positions. Their
the child to reach the unre- locations are shown in the illustra-
tracted seat belts which may tion. There is no LATCH anchor pro-
result in strangulation and a vided for the center rear seating
serious injury or death to the position.
child in the child restraint.
The LATCH anchors are located
• Do not place anything around between the seatback and the seat
the lower anchors. Also make cushion of the 2nd row seat left and
sure that the seat belt is not right outboard seating positions.
caught in the lower anchors.
Follow the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions to properly install child
restraint seats with LATCH or
LATCH-compatible attachments.

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Once you have installed the LATCH

child restraint, assure that the seat is CAUTION WARNING - LATCH lower
properly attached to the LATCH and Do not allow the rear seat belt anchors
tether anchors. webbing to get scratched or LATCH lower anchors are only
Also, test the child restraint seat pinched by the child-seat latch to be used with the left and right
before you place the child in it. Tilt and LATCH anchor during the rear outboard seating positions.
the seat from side to side. Also try to installation. Never attempt to attach a
tug the seat forward. Check to see if LATCH equipped seat in the
the anchors hold the seat in place. center seating position. You
WARNING may damage the anchors or the
anchors may fail and break in a
If the child restraint is not collision.
anchored properly, the risk of a
child being seriously injured or
killed in a collision greatly ✽ NOTICE
increases. The recommended weight for the
LATCH system is under 65 lb (30
kg).
How to calculate the child restraint
weight :
Child restraint weight =
65 lb (30 kg) - Child weight

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AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(1) Driver’s front air bag
(2) Passenger’s front air bag
(3) Side air bag
(4) Curtain air bag

WARNING
Even in vehicles with air bags,
you and your passengers must
always wear the safety belts
provided in order to minimize
the risk and severity of injury in
the event of a collision or
rollover.

* The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
* 3rd row seat : if equipped
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How does the air bag system • The front air bags will completely • In order to help provide protection,
operate inflate and deflate in an instant. the air bags must inflate rapidly.
• Air bags are activated (able to It is virtually impossible for you to The speed of the air bag inflation is
inflate if necessary) only when the see the air bags inflate during an a consequence of extremely short
ignition switch is turned to the ON accident. time in which to inflate the air bag
or START position. between the occupant and the
It is much more likely that you will vehicle structures before the occu-
• The appropriate air bags inflate simply see the deflated air bags pant impacts those structures. This
instantly in the event of a serious hanging out of their storage com- speed of inflation reduces the risk
frontal collision or side collision in partments after the collision. of serious or life-threatening
order to help protect the occupants • In addition to inflating in serious injuries and is thus a necessary
from serious physical injury. side collisions, side and/or curtain part of the air bag design.
• There is no single speed at which air bags will inflate if the sensing However, air bag inflation can also
the air bags will inflate. system detects a rollover. cause injuries which can include
Generally, air bags are designed to • When a rollover is detected, side facial abrasions, bruises and bro-
inflate based upon the severity of a and/or curtain air bags will remain ken bones because the inflation
collision and its direction. These inflated longer to help provide pro- speed also causes the air bags to
two factors determine whether the tection from ejection, especially expand with a great deal of force.
sensors produce an electronic when used in conjunction with the • There are even circumstances
deployment/ inflation signal. seat belts. under which contact with the
• Air bag deployment depends on a steering wheel or passenger air
number of factors including vehicle bag can cause fatal injuries,
speed, angles of impact and the especially if the occupant is
density and stiffness of the vehi- positioned excessively close to
cles or objects which your vehicle the steering wheel or passenger
hits in the collision. The determin- air bag.
ing factors are not limited to those
mentioned above.

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Noise and smoke

WARNING When inflated, the air bags make a WARNING
• To avoid severe personal loud noise and leave smoke and When the air bags deploy, the
injury or death caused by powder in the air inside the vehicle. air bag related parts in the
deploying air bags in a colli- This is normal and is a result of the steering wheel and/or instru-
sion, the driver should sit as ignition of the air bag inflator. After ment panel and/or in both sides
far back from the steering the air bag inflates, you may feel sub- of the roof rails above the front
wheel air bag as possible (at stantial discomfort in breathing due and rear doors are very hot. To
least 10 inches (250 mm) to the contact of your chest with both prevent injury, do not touch the
away). The front passengers the seat belt and the air bag, as well air bag storage area’s internal
should always move their as from breathing the smoke and components immediately after
seats as far back as possible powder. Open your doors and/or an air bag has inflated.
and sit back in their seat. windows as soon as possible after
• Air bags inflate instantly in the impact in order to reduce discom-
event of a collision, and pas- fort and prevent prolonged expo-
sengers may be injured by the sure to the smoke and powder.
air bag expansion force if they Though smoke and powder are non-
are not in a proper position. toxic, it may cause irritation to the
• Air bag inflation may cause skin (eyes, nose and throat, etc). If
injuries including facial or this is the case, wash and rinse with
bodily abrasions, injuries cold water immediately and consult a
from broken glasses or burns. doctor if the symptom persists.

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Do not install a child restraint on Air bag warning light

the front passenger’s seat. WARNING
• Extreme Hazard! Do not use a
rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an air
bag in front of it!
• Never put a child restraint in
the front passenger’s seat. If
the front passenger air bag
inflates, it would cause seri-
ous or fatal injuries.
• When children are seated in
the rear outboard seats of W7-147
1JBH3051 vehicle equipped with side
and/or curtain air bags, be The purpose of air bag warning light
Never place a rear-facing child sure to install the child in your instrument panel is to alert
restraint in the front passenger’s restraint system as far away you of a potential problem with your
seat. If the air bag deploys, it would from the door side as possible, air bag system, which could include
impact the rear-facing child restraint, and securely lock the child your side and/or curtain air bags
causing serious or fatal injury. restraint system in position. used for rollover protection.
In addition, do not place front-facing Inflation of side and/or curtain
child restraints in the front passen- air bags could cause serious
ger’s seat either. If the front passen- injury or death to an infant or
ger air bag inflates, it could cause child.
serious or fatal injuries to the child.

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SRS components and functions 10. PASSENGER “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator (Front passenger’s seat
only)
11. Occupant detection system
(Front passenger’s seat only)
12. Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt buckle sensors
13. Emergency fastening device
(EFD)
The SRSCM continually monitors all
SRS components while the ignition W7-147
switch is ON to determine if a crash
OXM033200L impact is severe enough to require If the airbag warning light illuminated
air bag deployment or pre-tensioner for more than, 6 seconds after the
The SRS consists of the following ignition is turned on, or of it illumi-
components: seat belt deployment.
nates during vehicle operation, an
1. Driver's front air bag module SRS component may not be func-
2. Passenger's front air bag module tioning properly and you should have
your vehicle checked by an author-
3. Side impact air bag modules ized Kia dealer.
4. Curtain air bag modules
5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies
6. Air bag warning light
7. SRS control module (SRSCM)/
Rollover sensor
8. Front impact sensors
9. Side impact sensors

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Driver’s front air bag (1) Driver’s front air bag (2)
WARNING
If any of the following condi-
tions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction in the air bag sys-
tem. Have an authorized Kia
dealer inspect the air bag sys-
tem as soon as possible.
• The light does not turn on
briefly when you turn the igni-
tion ON.
B240B01L B240B02L
• The light stays on after illumi-
nating for approximately 6 The front air bag modules are locat- Upon deployment, tear seams mold-
seconds. ed both in the center of the steering ed directly into the pad covers will
• The light comes on while the wheel and in the front passenger's separate under pressure from the
vehicle is in motion. panel above the glove box. When the expansion of the air bags. Further
SRSCM detects a sufficiently severe opening of the covers then allows full
• The light blinks when the igni- impact to the front of the vehicle, it inflation of the air bags.
tion switch is in ON position. will automatically deploy the front air
bags.

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Driver’s front air bag (3) Passenger’s front air bag

(Continued)
• When installing a container of
liquid air freshener inside the
vehicle, do not place it near
the instrument cluster nor on
the instrument panel surface.
It may become a dangerous
projectile and cause injury if the
passenger's air bag inflates.

B240B03L B240B05L
A fully inflated air bag, in combina-
tion with a properly worn seat belt, WARNING
slows the driver's or the passenger's • Do not install or place any
forward motion, reducing the risk of accessories (drink holder,
head and chest injury. cassette holder, sticker, etc.)
on the front passenger's
After complete inflation, the air bag panel above the glove box in a
immediately starts deflating, enabling vehicle with a passenger's air
the driver to maintain forward visibility bag. Such objects may become
and the ability to steer or operate dangerous projectiles and
other controls. cause injury if the passenger's
air bag inflates.
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(Continued) Occupant Detection System

WARNING (ODS)
• If an air bag deploys, there • The SRS can function only
may be a loud noise followed when the ignition switch is in
by a fine dust released in the the ON position. If the SRS air
vehicle. These conditions are bag warning light does not
normal and are not hazardous illuminate, or continuously
- the air bags are packed in this remains on after illuminating
fine powder. The dust generat- for about 6 seconds when the
ed during air bag deployment ignition switch is turned to the
may cause skin or eye irrita- ON position, or after the
tion as well as aggravate asth- engine is started, comes on
ma for some persons. Always while driving, the SRS is not
wash all exposed skin areas working properly. If this
thoroughly with lukewarm occurs, have your vehicle OXMA033102
water and a mild soap after an immediately inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer. Your vehicle is equipped with an
accident in which the air bags occupant detection system in the
were deployed. • Before you replace a fuse or front passenger's seat.
(Continued) disconnect a battery terminal,
turn the ignition switch to the The occupant detection system is
LOCK position and remove the designed to detect the presence of a
ignition switch. Never remove properly-seated front passenger and
or replace the air bag related determine if the passenger's front air
fuse(s) when the ignition bag should be enabled (may inflate)
or not. Only the front passenger front
switch is in the ON position.
air bag is controlled by the Occupant
Failure to observe this warning
Classification System.
will cause the SRS air bag
warning light to illuminate.
WARNING
Do not put anything in front of the
passenger air bag indicator.

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Main components of the occu- If the front passenger seat is occu- Always be sure that you and all vehi-
pant detection system pied by a person that the system cle occupants are seated and
• A detection device located within determines to be of appropriate size, restrained properly (sitting upright
the front passenger seat cushion. and he/she sits properly (sitting with the seat in an upright position,
upright with the seatback in an centered on the seat cushion, with
• An electronic system which deter- upright position, centered on the the person’s legs comfortably extend-
mines whether the passenger air seat cushion with their seat belt on, ed, feet on the floor, and wearing the
bag systems should be activated legs comfortably extended and their safety belt properly) for the most
or deactivated. feet on the floor), the PASSENGER effective protection by the air bag and
• A indicator light located on the AIR BAG “OFF” indicator will turn off the safety belt.
instrument panel which illuminates and the front passenger's air bag will
the words PASSENGER AIR BAG be able to inflate, if necessary, in • The ODS (Occupant Detection
“OFF” indicating the front passen- frontal crashes. System) may not function properly if
ger air bag system is deactivated. You will find the PASSENGER AIR the passenger takes actions which
• The instrument panel air bag warn- BAG “OFF” indicator on the center can defeat the detection system.
ing light is interconnected with the facia panel. This system detects the These include:
occupant detection system. conditions 1~4 in the following table (1) Failing to sit in an upright posi-
and activates or deactivates the front tion.
passenger air bag based on these
conditions. (2) Leaning against the door or cen-
ter console.
(3) Sitting towards the sides or the
front of the seat.
(4) Putting legs on the dashboard or
resting them on other locations
which reduce the passenger
weight on the front seat.
(5) Improperly wearing the safety
belt.
(6) Reclining the seat back.

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection

system WARNING
Indicator/Warning light Devices Riding in an improper position
Condition detected by the or placing weight on the front
occupant detection "PASSENGER AIR
Front passenger passenger's seat when it is
system BAG OFF" indicator SRS warning light
air bag unoccupied by a passenger
light
adversely affects the Occupant
1. Adult or child*1 Off Off Activated Detection System (ODS). Your
2. Child restraint system*2 On Off Deactivated ODS is designed to resist elec-
3. Unoccupied On Off Deactivated tronic waves, but do not place an
electronic device (ex. laptop
4. There is a malfunction
Off On Activated computer, after market DMB/nav-
in the system igation/satellite audio, video
game machine, MP3, etc.) on or
*1 : The ODS system uses a field to evaluate a person's size to determine whether the near the seat cushion since it
air bag should deploy. It is possible for a child to be detected and activate the ODS, may defeat the proper function-
thus allowing the air bag to deploy. To maximize safety, do not allow children to ride ing of the ODS or turn on the air
in the front passenger seat. bag warning light.
* : Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
2
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(Continued)

OVQ036013N 1KMN3663 1KMN3665

- Never put a heavy load or an - Never sit with hips shifted - Never place feet on the dash-
active electronic device on towards the front of the seat. board.
the front passenger seat or
seatback pocket.

OVQ036014N 1KMN3662 1KMN3664

- Never place feet on the front - Never excessively recline the - Never lean on the door or cen-
passenger seatback. front passenger seatback. ter console.
- Never sit on one side of the
front passenger seat.

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Proper position If the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” ✽ NOTICE

indicator is still on, ask the passen- The PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”
ger to move to the rear seat. indicator illuminates for about 4 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is
WARNING turned to the ON position or after
the engine is started. If the front
Do not allow an adult passenger passenger seat is occupied, the occu-
to ride in the front seat when the pant detection sensor will then clas-
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” sify the front passenger after several
indicator is illuminated because more seconds.
the air bag will not deploy in the
event of a crash. If the "PAS-
B990A01O
SENGER AIR BAG OFF" indica- WARNING
When an adult is seated in the front tor remains illuminated after the Do not put a heavy load or an
passenger seat, if the PASSENGER adult passenger repositions active electronic device (ex. lap-
AIR BAG “OFF” indicator is on, turn themselves properly and the top computer, after market
the ignition switch to the LOCK posi- vehicle is restarted, have the DMB/navigation/satellite audio,
tion and ask the passenger to sit passenger move to the rear seat video game machine, MP3, etc.)
properly (sitting upright with the seat because the passenger's front in the front passenger seatback
back in an upright position, centered air bag will not deploy. pocket or on the front passenger
on the seat cushion with their seat seat. Do not hang onto the front
belt on, legs comfortably extended The "PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF" indicator will not change passenger seat. Do not hang any
and their feet on the floor). Restart items such as seatback table on
the engine and have the person according to the occupants
posture after the vehicle has the front passenger seatback.
remain in that position. This will allow Do not place feet on the front
the system to detect the person and been running for 30 seconds.
passenger seatback. Do not
to enable the passenger air bag. Front seat passengers must place any items under the front
stay properly seated to avoid passenger seat. Any of these
serious injury from a deploying could interfere with proper sen-
air bag. sor operation or turn on the air
bag warning light.

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WARNING (Continued) (Continued)

• Even though your vehicle is • If the front passenger seat is • Accident statistics show that
equipped with the occupant occupied by a child who is not children are safer if they are
detection system, never install a in a CRS, the "PASSENGER restrained in the rear, as
child restraint system in the AIR BAG OFF" indicator may opposed to the front seat. It is
front passenger's seat. A or may not be on and the pas- recommended that child
deploying air bag can forcefully senger air bag may or may not restraints be secured in a rear
strike a child resulting in seri- deploy in a collision. Have the seat, including an infant riding
ous injuries or death. Any child child move to a rear seat to in a rear-facing infant seat, a
age 12 and under should ride in increase their safety. child riding in a forward-facing
the rear seat. Children too large • Do not modify or replace the child seat and an older child
for child restraints should use front passenger seat. Don't riding in a booster seat.
the available lap/shoulder belts. place anything on or attach • Air bags can only be used
No matter what type of crash, anything such as a blanket or once – have an authorized Kia
children of all ages are safer seat heater to the front pas- dealer replace the air bag
when restrained in the rear seat. senger seat. This can adverse- immediately after deployment.
• If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ly affect the occupant detec- • The occupant detection sys-
“OFF” indicator is illuminated tion system. tem may not work properly if
when the front passenger's seat • Do not place sharp objects on water, coffee or any other liq-
is occupied by an adult and the front passenger seat. uid including rain gets on the
he/she sits properly (sitting These may damage the occu- seat. Keep the front seat dry
upright with the seatback in an pant detection system, if they at all times.
upright position, centered on puncture the seat cushion. (Continued)
the seat cushion with their seat • Do not use accessory seat
belt on, legs comfortably covers on the front seats.
extended and their feet on the (Continued)
floor), have that person sit in the
rear seat.
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Driver's and passenger's front air

(Continued) WARNING bag
• Do not place an electronic If the occupant detection sys-
device (ex. laptop computer, tem is not working properly, the
Driver’s front air bag
after market DMB/navigation/ SRS air bag warning light on
satellite audio, video game the instrument panel will illumi-
machine, MP3, etc.) on the nate because the passenger's
front passenger seat. Its elec- front air bag is connected with
tronic field may cause the ODS the occupant detection system.
to switch to the "on" condition If there is a malfunction of the
and thus turn on the air bag occupant detection system, the
warning light or allow the pas- PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”
senger airbag to deploy need- indicator will not illuminate and
lessly in a collision, increasing the passenger's front air bag
OXM033009
your repair costs. Passenger’s front air bag (if equipped)
will inflate in frontal impact
crashes even if there is no occu-
pant in the front passenger's
seat. If the SRS air bag warning
light does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, remains illumi-
nated after approximately 6 sec-
onds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position, or if it OXM033010
illuminates while the vehicle is
being driven, have an author- Your vehicle is equipped with an
ized Kia dealer inspect the occu- Advanced Supplemental Restraint
pant detection system and the (Air Bag) System and lap/shoulder
SRS air bag system as soon as belts at both the driver and passen-
possible. ger seating position.

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The indication of the system's pres- These sensors provide the ability to
ence are the letters "AIR BAG" WARNING control the SRS deployment based on
embossed on the air bag pad cover If the occupant detection sys- whether or not the seat belts are fas-
on the steering wheel and the pas- tem is not working properly, the tened, and how severe the impact is.
senger's side front panel pad above SRS air bag warning light on
the glove box. the instrument panel will illumi- The advanced SRS offers the ability
nate because the SRS air bag to control the air bag inflation with
The SRS consists of air bags warning light is connected with two levels. A first stage level is pro-
installed under the pad covers in the the occupant detection system. vided for moderate-severity impacts.
center of the steering wheel and the If the SRS air bag warning light A second stage level is provided for
passenger's side front panel above does not illuminate when the more severe impacts.
the glove box. ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, remains illuminat-
The purpose of the SRS is to provide ed after approximately 6 sec- The passenger’s front air bag is
the vehicle's driver and/or the front onds when the ignition switch designed to help reduce the injury of
passenger with additional protection is turned to the ON position, or children sitting close to the instru-
than that offered by the seat belt sys- if it illuminates while the vehicle ment panel in low speed collisions.
tem alone in case of a frontal impact is being driven, have an author- However, children are safer if they
of sufficient severity. The SRS uses ized Kia dealer inspect the are restrained in the rear seat.
sensors to gather information about advanced SRS air bag system
the driver's and front passenger's as soon as possible.
seat belt usage and impact severity. According to the impact severity and
seat belt usage, the SRSCM (SRS
Control Module) controls the air bag
The seat belt buckle sensors deter- inflation. Failure to properly wear
mine if the driver and front passen- seat belts can increase the risk or
ger's seat belts are fastened. severity of injury in an accident.

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Additionally, your vehicle is equipped

WARNING (Continued)
with an occupant detection system in
the front passenger's seat. The occu- Manufacturers are required by Specifically, the front passenger
pant detection system detects the government regulations to pro- seat, dashboard or door should
presence of a passenger in the front vide a contact point concerning not be replaced except by an
passenger's seat and will turn off the modifications to the vehicle for authorized Kia dealer using
front passenger's air bag under cer- persons with disabilities, which original Kia parts designed for
tain conditions. For more detail, see modifications may affect the this vehicle and model. Any
"Occupant detection system" in this vehicle’s advanced air bag sys- other such replacement or mod-
section. tem. That contact is Kia’s toll- ification could adversely affect
free Customer Assistance cen- the operation of the occupant
ter at 1-800-333-4Kia. However, detection system and your
WARNING Kia does not endorse nor will it advanced air bags. For the
• Modification to the seat struc- support any changes to any same reason, do not attach any-
ture can cause the air bag to part or structure of the vehicle thing to the seat, dashboard or
deploy at a different level than that could affect the advanced door, even temporarily. If the
should be provided. air bag system, including the system is adversely affected, it
• Do not place any objects occupant detection system. could cause severe personal
underneath the front seats as injuries or death in a collision.
(Continued)
they could damage and/or
interfere with the occupant
detection system.

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✽ NOTICE (Continued)
• Be sure to read information about WARNING
Always use seat belts and child • Front and side air bags can
the SRS on the labels provided on injure occupants improperly
the sunvisor. restraints – every trip, every
time, everyone! Air bags inflate positioned in the front seats.
• Advanced air bags are combined
with pre-tensioner seat belts to with considerable force and in • Move your seat as far back as
help provide enhanced occupant the blink of an eye. Seat belts practical from the front air
protection in frontal crashes. Front help keep occupants in proper bags, while still maintaining
air bags are not intended to deploy position to obtain maximum control of the vehicle.
in collisions in which sufficient benefit from the air bag. Even • You and your passengers
protection can be provided by the with advanced air bags, improp- should never sit or lean
pre-tensioner seat belt. erly and unbelted occupants unnecessarily close to the air
can be severely injured when bags. Improperly positioned
the air bag inflates. Always fol- drivers and passengers can
low the precautions about seat be severely injured by inflat-
belts, air bags and occupant ing air bags.
safety contained in this manual. • Never lean against the door or
To reduce the chance of serious center console – always sit in
or fatal injuries and receive the an upright position.
maximum safety benefit from • Do not allow a passenger to
your restraint system: ride in the front seat when the
• Never place a child in any PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”
child or booster seat in the indicator is illuminated,
front seat. because the air bag will not
• ABC – Always Buckle deploy in the event of a mod-
Children in the 2nd Row seat. erate or severe frontal crash.
It is the safest place for chil- (Continued)
dren of any age to ride.
(Continued)

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(Continued) (Continued) (Continued)

• No objects should be placed • If the SRS air bag warning • Front air bags are not intend-
over or near the air bag mod- light remains illuminated ed to deploy in side-impact,
ules on the steering wheel, while the vehicle is being driv- rear-impact or rollover crash-
instrument panel or the front en, have an authorized Kia es. In addition, front air bags
passenger's panel above the dealer inspect the air bag sys- will not deploy in frontal
glove box, because any such tem as soon as possible. crashes below the deploy-
object could cause harm if the • Air bags can only be used ment threshold.
vehicle is in a crash severe once – have an authorized Kia (Continued)
enough to cause the air bags dealer replace the air bag
to deploy. immediately after deployment.
• Never place covers, blankets • The SRS is designed to
or aftermarket seat warmers deploy the front air bags only
on the passenger seat as when an impact is sufficiently
these may interfere with the severe and when the impact
occupant detection system. angle is less than 30° from the
• Do not tamper with or discon- forward longitudinal axis of
nect SRS wiring or other com- the vehicle. Additionally, the
ponents of the SRS system. air bags will only deploy once.
Doing so could result in injury, Seat belts must be worn at all
due to accidental deployment times.
of the air bags or by rendering (Continued)
the SRS inoperative.
(Continued)

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Rear impact (Continued) (Continued)

• Even though your vehicle is • For maximum safety protection
equipped with the occupant in all types of crashes, all occu-
detection system, do not pants including the driver
install a child restraint system should always wear their seat
in the front passenger seat belts whether or not an air bag
position. A child restraint sys- is also provided at their seating
tem must never be placed in position to minimize the risk of
OEP036096N the front seat. The infant or severe injury or death in the
Side impact child could be severely event of a crash. Do not sit or
injured or killed by an air bag lean unnecessarily close to the
deployment in case of an acci- air bag while the vehicle is in
dent. motion.
• Children age 12 and under • Sitting improperly or out of
must always be properly position can result in serious
restrained in the rear seat. or fatal injury in a crash. All
Never allow children to ride in occupants should sit upright
OVQ036018N the front passenger seat. If a with the seat back in an upright
Rollover child over 12 must be seated position, centered on the seat
in the front seat, he or she cushion with their seat belt on,
must be properly belted and legs comfortably extended and
the seat should be moved as their feet on the floor until the
far back as possible. vehicle is parked and the igni-
(Continued) tion key is removed or the
engine is shut off.
(Continued)
1VQA2091

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(Continued) Side air bag • The side air bags are designed to
deploy during certain side-impact
• The SRS air bag system must collisions, depending on the crash
deploy very rapidly to provide severity, angle, speed and point of
protection in a crash. If an impact.
occupant is out of position • The side air bags do not only
because of not wearing a seat deploy on the side of the impact
belt, the air bag may forcefully but also on the opposite side.
contact the occupant causing
serious or fatal injuries. • The side and/or curtain air bags on
both sides of the vehicle will deploy
if a rollover or possible rollover is
OXM039039 detected.
• The side air bags are not designed
to deploy in all side impact or
rollover situations.

WARNING
Do not allow the passengers to
lean their heads or bodies onto
doors, put their arms on the
doors, stretch their arms out of
OXMA032054
the window, or place objects
Your vehicle is equipped with a side between the doors and passen-
air bag in each front seat. The pur- gers when they are seated on
pose of the air bag is to provide the seats equipped with side and/or
vehicle's driver and/or the front pas- curtain air bags.
senger with additional protection than
that offered by the seat belt alone.

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(Continued) Curtain air bag

WARNING
• The side air bag is supple- • Do not install any accessories
mental to the driver's and the on the side or near the side air
passenger's seat belt systems bag.
and is not a substitute for • Do not place any objects over
them. Therefore your seat the air bag or between the air
belts must be worn at all times bag and yourself.
while the vehicle is in opera- • Do not place any objects (an
tion. umbrella, bag, etc.) between the
• For best protection from the front door and the front seat.
side air bag system and to Such objects may become dan- OXM039055
avoid being injured by the gerous projectiles and cause
deploying side air bag, both injury if the supplemental side
front seat occupants should air bag inflates.
sit in an upright position with • To prevent unexpected deploy-
the seat belt properly fas- ment of the side air bag that
tened. The driver's hands may result in personal injury,
should be placed on the steer- avoid impact to the side impact
ing wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00 sensor when the ignition
positions. The passenger's switch is on.
arms and hands should be • If seat or seat cover is dam-
placed on their laps. aged, have the vehicle checked OXMA032056

• Do not use any accessory and repaired by an authorized Curtain air bags are located along
seat covers. Kia dealer. Inform the dealer both sides of the roof rails above the
• Use of seat covers could that your vehicle is equipped front and rear doors.
reduce or prevent the effec- with side air bags and an occu-
tiveness of the system. pant detection system.
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They are designed to help protect

WARNING (Continued)
occupants in certain side impacts
and to help prevent them from eject- • In order for side and curtain • Do not allow the passengers
ing out of the vehicle as a result of a air bags to provide the best to lean their heads or bodies
rollover, especially when the seat- protection, front seat occu- against the doors, put their
belts are also in use. pants and outboard rear occu- arms on the doors, stretch
pants should sit in an upright their arms out of the window
• The curtain air bags are designed
position with the seat belts or place objects between the
to deploy during certain side
properly fastened. doors and passengers when
impact collisions, depending on the
they are seated on seats
crash severity, angle, speed and Importantly, children should equipped with side impact
point of impact. sit in a proper child restraint and/or curtain air bags.
• The curtain air bags do not only system in the rear seat.
• Never try to open or repair any
deploy on the side of the impact • When children are seated in components of the side and
but also on the opposite side. the rear outboard seats, they curtain air bag system. This
• Also, the curtain air bags on both must be seated in the proper should only be done by an
sides of the vehicle will deploy in child restraint system. Make authorized Kia dealer.
certain rollover situations. sure to position the child
restraint system as far away Failure to follow the above men-
• The curtain air bags are not tioned instructions can result in
designed to deploy in all side from the door side as possi-
ble, and secure the child injury or death to the vehicle
impact or rollover situations. occupants in an accident.
restraint system in a locked
position.
(Continued)

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Why didn’t my air bag go off in a Air bag collision sensors

collision? (Inflation and non-infla-
tion conditions of the air bag)
There are many types of accidents
in which the air bag would not be
expected to provide additional
protection.
These include rear impacts, sec-
ond or third collisions in multiple
impact accidents, as well as low
speed impacts.

1 2 3 4

OXM033012L/OXM033013/OXM033014/OXM039043/OXM039044

(1) SRS control module/ (3) Side impact sensor

Rollover sensor (4) Side impact sensor
(2) Front impact sensor
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Air bag inflation conditions

WARNING (Continued)
• Do not hit or allow any objects • Problems may arise if the sen-
to impact the locations where sor installation angles are
air bags or sensors are changed due to the deforma-
installed. tion of the front bumper, front
end module, body or front
This may cause unexpected doors and/or C pillar where
air bag deployment, which side collision sensors are
could result in serious per- installed. Have the vehicle
sonal injury or death. checked and repaired by an
• If the installation location or authorized Kia dealer.
angle of the sensors is altered • Installing bumper guards (or
in any way, the air bags may side step or running board) or 1VQA2084
deploy when they should not replacing a bumper (or front
or they may not deploy when Front air bags
door module) with non-gen-
they should, causing severe uine parts may adversely Front air bags are designed to inflate
injury or death. affect your vehicle’s collision in a frontal collision depending on
Therefore, do not try to per- and air bag deployment per- the intensity, speed or angles of
form maintenance on or formance. impact of the front collision.
around the air bag sensors.
Have the vehicle checked and
repaired by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Also, the side and curtain air bags are If the vehicle chassis is impacted by
designed to inflate when a rollover is bumps or objects on unimproved
detected by a rollover sensor. roads, the air bags may deploy. Drive
Although the front air bags (driver’s carefully on unimproved roads or on
and front passenger’s air bags) are surfaces not designed for vehicle
designed to inflate in frontal colli- traffic to prevent unintended air bag
sions, they also may inflate in other deployment.
types of collisions if the front impact
sensors detect a sufficient frontal
force in another type of impact. side
OVQ036018N
and curtain air bags are designed to
inflate in certain side impact colli-
sions. They may inflate in other type
of collisions where a side force is
detected by the sensors. Side air bag
and/or curtain air bags may also
inflate where rollover sensors indi-
cate the possibility of a rollover
occurring (even if none actually
occurs) or in other situations, incluid-
ing when the vehicle is tilted while
OXMA032057
being towed. Even where side and/or
Side and/or curtain air bags curtain air bags would not provide
Side and/or curtain air bags are impact protection in a rollover, how-
designed to inflate when an impact is ever, they will deploy to prevent ejec-
detected by side collision sensors tion of occupants, especially those
depending on the strength, speed or who are restrained with seat belts.
angles of impact resulting from a
side impact collision.

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Air bag non-inflation conditions

OUN036087 OVQ036018N

1VQA2086 • Air bags are not designed to inflate • Front air bags may not inflate in
in rear collisions, because occu- side impact collisions, because
• In certain low-speed collisions the pants are moved backward by the occupants move to the direction of
air bags may not deploy. The air force of the impact. In this case, the collision, and thus in side
bags are designed not to deploy in inflated air bags would not be able impacts, frontal air bag deployment
such cases because they may not to provide any additional benefit. would not provide additional occu-
provide benefits beyond the pro- pant protection.
tection of the seat belts in such col-
lisions.

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1VQA2089 1VQA2090 1VQA2091

• In an angled collision, the force of • Just before impact, drivers often • Front air bags may not inflate in all
impact may direct the occupants in brake heavily. Such heavy braking rollover accidents where the
a direction where the air bags lowers the front portion of the vehi- SRSCM indicates that the front air
would not be able to provide any cle causing it to “ride” under a vehi- bag deployment would not provide
additional benefit, and thus the cle with a higher ground clearance. additional occupant protection.
sensors may not deploy any air Air bags may not inflate in this
bags. "under-ride" situation because
deceleration forces that are detect-
ed by sensors may be significantly
reduced by such “under-ride” colli-
sions.

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SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-
WARNING
free and so there are no parts you can • Modification to SRS compo-
safely service by yourself. If the SRS nents or wiring, including the
air bag warning light does not illumi- addition of any kind of badges
nate, or continuously remains on, to the pad covers or modifica-
have your vehicle immediately tions to the body structure,
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. can adversely affect SRS per-
formance and lead to possible
injury.
Any work on the SRS system, such
• For cleaning the air bag pad
as removing, installing, repairing, or
1VQA2092 covers, use only a soft, dry
any work on the steering wheel, the
• Air bags may not inflate if the vehi- cloth or one which has been
front passenger’s panel, front seats
cle collides with objects such as moistened with plain water.
and roof rails must be performed by
utility poles or trees, where the Solvents or cleaners could
an authorized Kia dealer. Improper
point of impact is concentrated to adversely affect the air bag
handling of the SRS system may
one area and the full force of the covers and proper deploy-
result in serious personal injury.
impact is not delivered to the sen- ment of the system.
sors. • No objects should be placed
over or near the air bag mod-
ules on the steering wheel,
instrument panel, and the front
passenger's panel above the
glove box, because any such
object could cause harm if the
vehicle is in a crash severe
enough to cause the air bags to
inflate.
(Continued)

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Additional safety precautions • Passengers should not place

(Continued) hard or sharp objects between
• Never let passengers ride in the
• If the air bags inflate, they cargo area or on top of a folded- themselves and the air bags.
must be replaced by an down back seat. All occupants Carrying hard or sharp objects on
authorized Kia dealer. should sit upright, fully back in their your lap or in your mouth can result
• Do not tamper with or discon- seats with their seat belts on and in injuries if an air bag inflates.
nect SRS wiring, or other their feet on the floor. • Keep occupants away from the
components of the SRS sys- • Passengers should not move air bag covers. All occupants
tem. Doing so could result in out of or change seats while the should sit upright, fully back in their
injury, due to accidental infla- vehicle is moving. A passenger seats with their seat belts on and
tion of the air bags or by ren- who is not wearing a seat belt dur- their feet on the floor. If occupants
dering the SRS inoperative. ing a crash or emergency stop can are too close to the air bag covers,
• If components of the air bag be thrown against the inside of the they could be injured if the air bags
system must be discarded, or vehicle, against other occupants, inflate.
if the vehicle must be or out of the vehicle. • Do not attach or place objects
scrapped, certain safety pre- • Each seat belt is designed to on or near the air bag covers.
cautions must be observed. restrain one occupant. If more Any object attached to or placed
An authorized Kia dealer than one person uses the same on the front or side air bag covers
knows these precautions and seat belt, they could be seriously could interfere with the proper
can give you the necessary injured or killed in a collision. operation of the air bags.
information. Failure to follow • Do not modify the front seats.
these precautions and proce- • Do not use any accessories on
seat belts. Devices claiming to Modification of the front seats
dures could increase the risk could interfere with the operation of
of personal injury. improve occupant comfort or repo-
sition the seat belt can reduce the the supplemental restraint system
• If your vehicle was flooded protection provided by the seat belt sensing components or side air
and has soaked carpeting or and increase the chance of serious bags.
water on flooring, you should- injury in a crash.
n't try to start the engine;
have the vehicle towed to an
authorized Kia dealer.

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• Do not place items under the Adding equipment to or modi-

front seats. Placing items under WARNING fying your air bag-equipped
the front seats could interfere with • Sitting improperly or out of vehicle
the operation of the supplemental position can cause occupants
restraint system sensing compo- If you modify your vehicle by chang-
to be shifted too close to a ing your vehicle's frame, bumper sys-
nents and wiring harnesses. deploying air bag, strike the tem, front end or side sheet metal or
• Never hold an infant or child on interior structure or be thrown ride height, this may affect the oper-
your lap. The infant or child could from the vehicle resulting in ation of your vehicle's air bag sys-
be seriously injured or killed in the serious injury or death. tem.
event of a crash. All infants and • Always sit upright with the
children should be properly seatback in an upright posi-
restrained in appropriate child tion, centered on the seat
safety seats or seat belts in the cushion with your seat belt
rear seat. on, legs comfortably extended
and your feet on the floor.
• Always have the ignition OFF
when the vehicle is being
towed or where it may other-
wise be tilted, since the side
and/or curtain airbags may
inflate if the sensors interpret
those tilt angles as a potential
rollover.
• Be careful not to cause impact
to the doors when the ignition
is ON.The air bags may inflate.

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Air bag warning label

OXM039050N

Air bag warning labels, some required by the

U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), are attached to the
sunvisor to alert the driver and passengers of
potential risks of the air bag system.

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Features of your vehicle

Folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 • Closing the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 • Power tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
• Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 • Emergency tailgate safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
• Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 • Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
• Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 • Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 • Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
• Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
• Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 • Opening the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
• Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 • Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 4
• Smart key immobilizer system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 • Emergency fuel filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 • Sunroof open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
• Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 • Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
• Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 • Tilting the sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
• Disarmed stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 • Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 • Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
• Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-20 Steering wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
• Operating door locks from inside the vehicle. . . . . . 4-21 • Electric power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
• Impact sensing door unlock system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 • Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
• Auto door lock/unlock feature (Automatic transaxle) . 4-23 • Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
• Child-protector rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 • Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 • Flex steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
• Opening the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 • Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
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Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 • Rear parking assist system precautions . . . . . . . . . 4-104

• Outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63 • Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 Rearview camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
• Instrument cluster control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Hazard warning flasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
• LCD display control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
• Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70 • Battery saver function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
• Transaxle shift indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73 • Headlight escort function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74 • Headlight welcome function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
• LCD modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74 • Daytime running light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109
• Service mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75 • Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109
4 • User settings mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77 • High beam operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111
• A/V Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79 • Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
• Turn by turn mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79 • Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
• Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80 Windshield wiper/washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Trip computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86 • Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114
• Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86 • Front windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
• Trip A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87 • Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . 4-116
• Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-88 Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-117
Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90 • Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-117
• Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90 • Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-117
• Indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98 • Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
Rear parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102 • Luggage lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
• Operation of the rear parking assist system. . . . . . 4-102 • Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
• Non-operational conditions of Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
rear parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103 • Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
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Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121 • Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150

• Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122 • Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
• 3rd row air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126 • AC inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127 • Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
• Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129 • Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
• Air Conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130 • Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155
• Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant • Floor mat anchor(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155
and compressor lubricant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130 • Side curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131 • Luggage net holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
• Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . 4-133 Exterior features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-157
• Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134 • Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-157 4
• Outside thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
• 3rd row air conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . 4-142
• Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
• Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
• Defogging logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
• Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
• Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
• Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
• Luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
• Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
• Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
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Features of your vehicle

FOLDING KEY
Record your key number Key operations
The key code num-
WARNING
ber is stamped on Use only Kia original parts for
the key code tag the ignition key in your vehicle.
attached to the key If an aftermarket key is used,
set. Should you the ignition switch may not
lose your keys, this number will return to ON after START. If this
enable an authorized Kia dealer to happens, the starter will contin-
duplicate the keys easily. Remove ue to operate causing damage
the key code tag and store it in a safe to the starter motor and possi-
place. Also, record the key code ble fire due to excessive current
number and keep it in a safe in the wiring.
place.(not in the vehicle) OXMA043331

• Used to start the engine.

• Used to lock and unlock the doors.
• Used to lock and unlock the glove
box.
• To unfold the key, press the release
button then the key will unfold auto-
matically. To fold the key, fold the
key manually while pressing the
release button.

CAUTION
Do not fold the key without
pressing the release button.
This may damage the key.

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Features of your vehicle

Door Lock (1) Door Unlock (2)

WARNING - Ignition key 1. Press the unlock button(2).
(smart key)
2. The driver's door will unlock. The
Leaving children unattended in hazard warning lights will blink two
a vehicle with the ignition times.
key(smart key) is dangerous
3. Press the unlock button(2) twice
even if the key is not in the igni-
within 4 seconds and all doors and
tion switch or start button is
tailgate will unlock. The hazard
ACC or ON position. Children
warning lights will blink two times.
copy adults and they could
place the key in the ignition
switch or press the start button. ✽ NOTICE
The ignition key(smart key) You can activate or deactivate the
OXMA043317
would enable children to oper- Two Turn Unlock function. Refer to
ate power windows other con- 1. Close all doors, engine hood and "User settings" in this chapter.
trols, or even make the vehicle tailgate.
move, which could result in 2. Press the lock button(1).
serious bodily injury or even
3. All doors and tailgate will lock. The
death. Never leave the keys in
hazard warning lights will blink
your vehicle with unsupervised
once.
children. When the Engine is
running. 4. If the lock button is pressed once
more within 4 seconds, the hazard
warning lights will blink and the
horn will sound once.
5. Make sure that doors are locked by
checking the door lock button inside
or pulling the outside door handle.

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Features of your vehicle

Tailgate unlock (3) Panic (4) Transmitter precautions

The tailgate is unlocked if the button The horn sounds and hazard warn- ✽ NOTICE
is pressed for more than 1 second. ing lights flash for about 27 seconds
if this button is pressed for more than
The transmitter will not work if any
Also, once the tailgate is opened and of following occur:
then closed, the tailgate will be 0.5 second. To stop the horn and
lights, press any button except the
• The ignition key is in the ignition
locked automatically. switch.
trunk button on the transmitter.
• For Power Tailgate Only: • You exceed the operating distance
The Power Tailgate will open if the limit (about 30 feet [10 m]).
button is pressed for more than 1 • The battery in the transmitter is
second. Also, once the tailgate is weak.
opened and then closed, the tailgate • Other vehicles or objects may be
will be locked again automatically. blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The transmitter is close to a radio
If the power tailgate is switched ‘Off’ transmitter such as a radio substa-
using the button in the overhead con- tion or an airport which can inter-
sole, the tailgate unlock button will fere with normal operation of the
operate to unlock the tailgate as transmitter.
described above. When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
See section 4-25 for more informa- with the ignition key. If you have a
tion on the power tailgate option. problem with the transmitter, contact
an authorized Kia dealer.
(Continued)

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Features of your vehicle

(Continued) Battery replacement For replacement transmitters, see an

• If the transmitter is in close prox- authorized Kia dealer for transmitter
imity to your mobile phone, the reprogramming.
signal could be blocked by your • The transmitter is designed to give
mobile phones normal operational you years of trouble-free use, how-
signals. This is especially impor- ever it can malfunction if exposed to
tant when the phone is active such moisture or static electricity. If you
as making and receiving calls, text are unsure how to use your trans-
messaging, and/or sending/receiv- mitter or replace the battery, contact
ing emails. Avoid placing the an authorized Kia dealer.
transmitter and your mobile
phone in the same pants or jacket • Using the wrong battery can cause
pocket and always try to maintain the transmitter to malfunction. Be
an adequate distance between the OYDDCO2005
sure to use the correct battery.
two devices. • To avoid damaging the transmitter,
The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
battery which will normally last for to heat or sunlight.
CAUTION several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce- • An inappropriately disposed
Keep the transmitter away from battery can be harmful to the
water or any liquid. If the key- dure.
environment and may cause
less entry system is inoperative 1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and human health. Dispose the
due to exposure to water or liq- gently pry open the transmitter battery according to your
uids, it will not be covered by center cover. local law(s) or regulation.
your manufacturer’s vehicle 2. Replace the battery with a new
warranty. battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery CAUTION - Transmitter
is positioned battery. damage
3. Install the battery in the reverse Do not drop, wet or expose the
order of removal. keyless entry system transmit-
ter to heat or sunlight.

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Features of your vehicle

Immobilizer system To activate the immobilizer sys- ✽ NOTICE

(if equipped) tem: When starting the engine, do not use
Your vehicle is equipped with an Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi- the key with other immobilizer keys
electronic engine immobilizer system tion. The immobilizer system acti- around. Otherwise the engine may
to reduce the risk of unauthorized vates automatically. Without a valid not start or may stop soon after it
vehicle use. ignition key for your vehicle, the starts. Keep each key separate in
Your immobilizer system is com- engine will not start. order to avoid a starting malfunction.
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices To deactivate the immobilizer CAUTION
inside the vehicle. system: Do not put metal accessories
With the immobilizer system, when- Insert the ignition key into the key near the ignition switch.
ever you insert your ignition key into cylinder and turn it to the ON position. Metal accessories may interrupt
the ignition switch and turn it to ON, the transponder signal and may
it checks and determines and verifies prevent the engine from being
if the ignition key is valid. WARNING started.
If the key is determined to be valid, In order to prevent theft of your
the engine will start. vehicle, do not leave spare keys
If the key is determined to be invalid, anywhere in your vehicle. Your ✽ NOTICE
the engine will not start. Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and If you need additional keys or lose
should be kept confidential. Do your keys, contact an authorized
not leave this number anywhere Kia dealer.
in your vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle

This device complies with Part 15

CAUTION of the FCC rules.
The transponder in your ignition Operation is subject to the following
key is an important part of the two conditions:
immobilizer system. It is 1. This device may not cause harm-
designed to give years of trou- ful interference, and
ble-free service, however you
should avoid exposure to mois- 2. This device must accept any inter-
ture, static electricity and rough ference received, including inter-
handling. Immobilizer system ference that may cause undesired
malfunction could occur. operation.

CAUTION
CAUTION Changes or modifications not
Do not change, alter or adjust expressly approved by the party
the immobilizer system because responsible for compliance
it could cause the immobilizer could void the user’s authority
system to malfunction and to operate the equipment. If the
should only be serviced by an keyless entry system is inopera-
authorized Kia dealer. tive due to changes or modifica-
Malfunctions caused by improp- tions not approved by the party
er alterations, adjustments or responsible for compliance, it
modifications to the immobilizer will not be covered by your man-
system are not covered by your ufacturer’s vehicle warranty.
vehicle manufacturer warranty.

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Features of your vehicle

SMART KEY
Record your key number Smart key function With a smart key, you can lock or
The key code number unlock a door (and Tailgate) and start
is stamped on the bar the engine.
code tag attached to Refer to the following for more details.
the key set. Should
you lose your keys, WARNING - Smart key
this number will enable an author-
ized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys Leaving children unattended in
easily. Remove the bar code tag and a vehicle with the smart key is
store it in a safe place. Also, record dangerous. Unattended children
the code number and keep it in a mimic adults and they could
safe and handy place, but not in the press the engine start/stop but-
vehicle. ton which would enable children
OXMA043316 to operate power windows or
To remove the mechanical key, press other controls, or even make the
and hold the release button(1) and vehicle move, which could
remove the mechanical key (2). result in serious bodily injury or
even death. Never leave the keys
To reinstall the mechanical key, put in your vehicle with unsuper-
the key into the hole and push it until vised children.
a click sound is heard.

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Features of your vehicle

Door Lock 4. The hazard warning lights will blink Using the button on the smart key
and the chime will sound once. 1 Close all doors, engine hood and
5. Make sure that doors are locked tailgate.
by pulling the outside door handle. 2. Press the lock button(1).
3. The hazard warning lights will blink
✽ NOTICE and the chime will sound once.
• The button will only operate when 4. Make sure that doors are locked
the smart key is within 28~40in. by pulling the outside door handle.
(0.7~1m) from the outside door
OXMA043316/Q handle.
• Even though you press the outside
door handle button, the doors will
not lock and the chime will sound
for 3 seconds if any of following
occur:
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
- The engine start/stop button is
in ACC or ON position.
- Any door except the tailgate is
open.
OXM049002

Using the door handle button

1. Carry the smart key.
2. Close all doors, engine hood and
tailgate.
3. Press the button of the outside
door handle.

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Features of your vehicle

Unlocking ✽ NOTICE Using the button on the smart key

Using the door handle button • The button will only operate when 1. Press the unlock button(2) of the
1. Carry the smart key. the smart key is within 28~40in. smart key.
2. Press the button of the driver's (0.7~1m) from the outside door 2. The driver’s door will unlock. The
outside door handle. handle. hazard warning lights will blink and
• When the smart key is recognized the chime will sound two times.
3. The driver’s door will unlock. The in the area of 28~40in. (0.7~1m)
hazard warning lights will blink and 3. Press the unlock button(2) twice
from the front outside door han- within 4 seconds and all doors and
the chime will sound two times. dle, other people can also open the the tailgate will unlock. The hazard
4. Press the button twice within 4 doors. warning lights will blink and the
seconds and all doors and the tail- • After unlocking the driver’s door chime will sound two times.
gate will unlock and the hazard or all doors, the door(s) will lock
warning lights will blink and the automatically unless the door is
chime will sound two times. opened. ✽ NOTICE
After pressing the button, the doors
❈ If you press the button of the front will lock automatically unless any
passenger’s outside door handle door is opened within 30 seconds.
while carrying the smart key, all
doors will unlock. ✽ NOTICE
You can activate or deactivate the
Two Turn Unlock function. Refer to
"User settings" in this chapter.

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Features of your vehicle

Tailgate unlocking Using the button on the smart key Panic

Using the tailgate handle button 1. Press the tailgate unlock button(3) 1. Press the panic button(4) for more
1. Carry the smart key. for more than 1 second. than 1 second.
2. Press the tailgate handle button. 2. When all doors are locked, the 2. The horn sounds and hazard
3. When all doors are locked, the hazard warning lights will blink two warning light flash for about 30
hazard warning lights will blink two times. seconds.
times. • For Power Tailgate Only:
Once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will lock
The Power Tailgate will open if the ✽ NOTICE
button is pressed for more than 1 To stop the horn and lights, press
automatically.
second. Also, once the tailgate is any button on the smart key.
opened and then closed, the tailgate
✽ NOTICE will be locked again automatically.
Start-up
The button will only operate when
the smart key is within 28~40in. You can start the engine without
If the power tailgate is switched ‘Off’ inserting the key. For detailed infor-
(0.7~1m) from the tailgate handle. using the button in the overhead con- mation refer to the “Engine start/stop
sole, the tailgate unlock button will button” in chapter 5.
operate to unlock the tailgate as
described above.

See section 4-25 for more informa-

tion on the power tailgate option.

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Features of your vehicle

Loss of the smart key Smart key precautions • If the smart key is in close proximi-
A maximum of 2 smart keys can be • The smart key will not work if any ty to your cell phone or smart
registered to a single vehicle. of the following occur: phone, the signal from the smart
key could be blocked by normal
If you happen to lose your smart key, - The smart key is close to a radio operation of your cell phone or
you will not be able to start the transmitter such as a radio sta- smart phone. This is especially
engine. You should immediately take tion or an airport which can inter- important when the phone is active
the vehicle and remaining key to your fere with normal operation of the such as making a call, receiving
authorized Kia dealer(tow the vehi- smart key. calls, text messaging, and/or send-
cle, if necessary) to protect it from - The smart key is near a mobile ing/receiving emails. Avoid placing
potential theft. two way radio system or a cellu- the smart key and your cell phone
lar phone. or smart phone in the same pants
- Another vehicle’s smart key is or jacket pocket and maintain ade-
being operated close to your quate distance between the two
vehicle. devices.
• When the smart key does not work
correctly, open and close the door CAUTION
with the mechanical key and contact Keep the smart key away from
an authorized Kia dealer. water or any liquid. If the key-
less entry system is inoperative
due to exposure to water or
other liquids, it will not be cov-
ered by your manufacturer’s
vehicle warranty.

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Features of your vehicle

Smart key immobilizer system To deactivate the immobilizer ✽ NOTICE

Your vehicle is equipped with an system: When starting the engine, do not use
electronic engine immobilizer system Turn the engine start/stop button to the key with other immobilizer keys
to reduce the risk of unauthorized the ON position by pressing the but- around. Otherwise the engine may
vehicle use. ton while carrying the smart key. not start or may stop soon after it
Your immobilizer system is com- starts. Keep each key separate in
prised of a small transponder in the To activate the immobilizer system: order to avoid a starting malfunction.
smart key and electronic devices Turn the engine start/stop button to
inside the vehicle. the OFF position. The immobilizer CAUTION
With the immobilizer system, when- system activates automatically. Do not put metal accessories
ever you turn the engine start/stop Without a valid smart key for your near the smart key.
button to the ON position by pressing vehicle, the engine will not start.
The engine may not start
the button while carrying the smart
because the metal accessories
key, it checks and determines and
verifies if the smart key is valid or not. CAUTION may interrupt the transponder
In order to prevent theft of your signal from transmitting normal-
If the key is determined to be valid, ly.
the engine will start. vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
If the key is determined to be invalid, Immobilizer password is a cus-
the engine will not start. tomer unique password and
should be kept confidential. Do
not leave this number anywhere
in your vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle

✽ NOTICE This device complies with Part 15

CAUTION of the FCC rules.
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized Do not change, alter or adjust Operation is subject to the following
Kia dealer. the immobilizer system because two conditions:
it could cause the immobilizer 1. This device may not cause harm-
system to malfunction and
CAUTION should only be serviced by an
ful interference, and
The transponder in your smart authorized Kia dealer. 2. This device must accept any inter-
key is an important part of the ference received, including inter-
Malfunctions caused by improp- ference that may cause undesired
immobilizer system. It is er alterations, adjustments or
designed to give years of trou- operation.
modifications to the immobilizer
ble-free service, however you system are not covered by your
should avoid exposure to mois- vehicle manufacturer warranty.
ture, static electricity and rough WARNING
handling. Immobilizer system Changes or modifications not
malfunction could occur. expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. If the
keyless entry system is inoper-
ative due to changes or modifi-
cations not expressly approved
by the party responsible for
compliance, it will not be cov-
ered by your manufacturer’s
vehicle warranty.

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Features of your vehicle

Battery replacement 4. Install the battery in the reverse

order of removal.
• The smart key is designed to give
you years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed
to moisture or static electricity. If
you are unsure how to use or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
• Using the wrong battery can cause
the smart key to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
OXM043005 • To avoid damaging the smart key,
don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
A smart key battery should last for to heat or sunlight.
several years, but if the smart key is
not working properly, try replacing • An inappropriately dis-
the battery with a new one. If you are posed battery can be harm-
ful to the environment and
unsure how to use your smart key or human health. Dispose the
replace the battery, contact an battery according to your
authorized Kia dealer. local law(s) or regulation.
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Pry open the rear cover. CAUTION - Smart key
3. Replace the battery with a new damage
battery (CR2032). When replacing Do not drop, get wet or expose
the battery, make sure the battery the smart key to heat or sun-
position. light, or it will be damaged.

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Features of your vehicle

THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
Armed stage The system can also be armed by
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. locking the doors with the key from
Arm the system as described below. the front doors; however, the hazard
Armed
stage
warning lights will not blink using this
1. Remove the ignition key from the method.
ignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tail-
gate) and engine hood are closed ✽ NOTICE
Disarmed Theft-alarm
stage
and latched. The theft-alarm system can be deac-
stage
3. Lock the doors using the transmit- tivated by an authorized Kia dealer.
ter of the keyless entry system (or If you want this feature, consult an
smart key) or ignition key. authorized Kia dealer.
This system is designed to provide After completion of the steps above, Do not arm the system until all
protection from unauthorized entry the hazard warning lights will blink passengers have left the vehicle. If
into the vehicle. This system is oper- (for smart key, the chime also the system is armed while a pas-
ated in three stages: the first is the sounds) once to indicate that the senger(s) remains in the vehicle,
"Armed" stage, the second is the system is armed. the alarm may be activated when
"Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is the remaining passenger(s) leave
the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered, If any door (or tailgate) or engine the vehicle. If any door (or tailgate)
the system provides an audible hood remains open, the hazard or engine hood is opened within
alarm with blinking of the hazard warning lights and the chime will not 30 seconds after the system
warning lights. operate and the theft-alarm will not enters the armed stage, the sys-
arm. If all doors (and tailgate) and tem is disarmed to prevent an
engine hood are closed after the lock unnecessary alarm.
button is pressed, the hazard warn-
ing lights blink once.

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Features of your vehicle

Theft-alarm stage Disarmed stage

CAUTION
The alarm will be activated if any of The system will be disarmed when
the following occurs while the system the doors (and tailgate) are unlocked Do not change, alter or adjust
is armed. with the transmitter (or smart key) or the theft-alarm system because
the ignition key. it could cause the theft-alarm
• A front or rear door is opened with- system to malfunction and
out using the ignition key or trans- After depressing the unlock button, should only be serviced by an
mitter (or smart key). the hazard warning lights will blink authorized Kia dealer.
• The tailgate is opened without and the chime will sound twice (in
smart key) to indicate that the sys- Malfunctions caused by improp-
using the transmitter (or smart er alterations, adjustments or
key). tem is disarmed.
modifications to the theft-alarm
• The engine hood is opened. After depressing the unlock button, if system are not covered by your
any door (or tailgate) is not opened vehicle manufacturer warranty.
The horn will sound and the hazard within 30 seconds, the system will be
warning lights will blink continuously rearmed.
for approximately 27 seconds, and
repeat the horn 3 times unless the
system is disarmed. To turn off the ✽ NOTICE
system, unlock the doors with the • Avoid trying to start the engine
ignition key or transmitter (or smart while the alarm is activated. The
key). vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with
the transmitter, insert the key into
the ignition switch, turn the igni-
tion switch to the ON position and
wait for 30 seconds. Then the sys-
tem will be disarmed. (if equipped)
• If you lose your keys, consult your
authorized Kia dealer.

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Features of your vehicle

DOOR LOCKS
Operating door locks from • When closing the door, push the
outside the vehicle door by hand. Make sure the doors
are closed securely.
■ Type A ■ Type B

Unlock Unlock
✽ NOTICE
Lock Lock • In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked
multiple times in rapid succession OXM049006
with either the vehicle key or door
lock switch, the system may stop • To lock a door without the key,
OXMA043319 operating temporarily in order to push the inside door lock button (1)
protect the circuit and prevent or central door lock switch (2) to
• Turn the key clockwise to unlock damage to system components. the “Lock” position and close the
and counterclockwise to lock. door (3).
• If you lock the driver’s door with a • If you lock the door with the central
key, all vehicle doors will lock auto- WARNING door lock switch (2), all vehicle
matically. • If you don’t close the door doors will lock automatically.
• From the driver’s door, turn the key securely, the door may open
to the right once to unlock the door again. ✽ NOTICE
and once more within 4 seconds to • Be careful that someone’s
Always remove the ignition key,
unlock all doors. body and hands are not
engage the parking brake, close all
• Doors can also be locked and trapped when closing the door.
windows and lock all doors when
unlocked with the transmitter. leaving your vehicle unattended.
• Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.

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Features of your vehicle

Operating door locks from • If the inner door handle of the dri-
inside the vehicle ver’s (or front passenger’s) door is WARNING - Door lock
pulled when the door lock button is malfunction
With the door lock button in the lock position, the button will If a power door lock ever fails to
unlock and the door will open. (if function while you are in the
equipped) vehicle, try one or more of the
• Front doors cannot be locked if the following techniques to exit:
ignition key is in the ignition switch • Operate the door unlock fea-
and any front door is opened. ture repeatedly (both electron-
ic and manual) while simulta-
Unlock Lock neously pulling on the door
handle.
• Operate the other door locks
and handles, front and rear.
OXM049007 • Lower a front window and use
the key to unlock the door
• To unlock a door, push the door from outside.
lock button (1) to the “Unlock” posi-
tion. The red mark (2) on the button • Move to the cargo area and
will be visible. open the tailgate.
• To lock a door, push the door lock
button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark (2) on the door lock button
will not be visible.
• To open a door, pull the door han-
dle (3) outward.

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With central door lock switch • When pressing the rear portion (2)
Driver’s door
of the switch, all vehicle doors will WARNING - Unlocked
unlock. vehicles
• If the key is in the ignition switch Leaving your vehicle unlocked
and any front door is opened, the can invite theft or possible harm
doors will not lock even though the to you or others from someone
front portion (1) of the central door hiding in your vehicle while you
lock switch is pressed. are gone. Always remove the
ignition key, engage the parking
brake, close all windows and
WARNING - Doors lock all doors when leaving
OXMA042008 • The doors should always be your vehicle unattended.
Passenger’s door fully closed and locked while
the vehicle is in motion to pre-
vent accidental opening of the WARNING - Unattended
door. Locked doors will also children
discourage potential intruders
when the vehicle stops or An enclosed vehicle can become
slows down. extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended chil-
• Be careful when opening dren or animals who cannot
doors and watch for vehicles, escape the vehicle. Furthermore,
motorcycles, bicycles or children might operate features
OXMA042009 pedestrians approaching the of the vehicle that could injure
Operate by pressing the central door vehicle in the path of the door. them, or they could encounter
lock switch. Opening a door when some- other harm, possibly from some-
• When pressing the front portion (1) thing is approaching can one gaining entry to the vehicle.
of the switch, all vehicle doors will cause damage or injury. Never leave children or animals
lock. unattended in your vehicle.

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Impact sensing door unlock Child-protector rear door lock 3. Close the rear door.
system (if equipped) To open the rear door, pull the out-
In the event of air bag deployment side door handle.
resulting from a vehicle impact, all Even though the doors may be
doors will automatically unlock. unlocked, the rear door will not open
by pulling the inner door handle (1)
Auto door lock/unlock feature until the rear door child safety lock is
(Automatic transaxle, if equipped) unlocked.
• All doors will automatically lock
when the transaxle shift lever is WARNING - Rear door
shifted out of P(Park). locks
• All doors will automatically unlock If children accidentally open the
OXM049010
when the transaxle shift lever is rear doors while the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park). The child safety lock is provided to in motion, they could fall out of
help prevent children from acciden- the vehicle, resulting in severe
✽ NOTICE tally opening the rear doors from injury or death. To prevent chil-
inside the vehicle. The rear door dren from opening the rear
You can select some auto door safety locks should be used whenev- doors from the inside, the rear
lock/unlock features in “User er children are in the vehicle. door safety locks should be
Settings” as follows; used whenever children are in
• Speed sensing auto door lock 1. Open the rear door.
2. Push the child safety lock located the vehicle.
• Auto door unlock when the igni-
tion key is removed from the igni- on the rear edge of the door to the
tion switch or engine is turned off. lock ( ) position. When the child
• Auto door lock/unlock by shifting safety lock is in the lock position, the
the shift lever out of P(Park) or rear door will not open even when
into P(Park). the inner door handle is pulled.
For more information, refer to
“User Settings” in this chapter.

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Features of your vehicle

TAILGATE
Opening the tailgate ✽ NOTICE Closing the tailgate
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.

WARNING
The tailgate swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the tailgate.

OXM043023 OXM043024
CAUTION
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked Make certain that you close the To close the tailgate, lower and push
when all doors are locked or tailgate before driving your down the tailgate firmly. Make sure
unlocked with the key, transmitter vehicle. Possible damage may that the tailgate is securely latched.
(or smart key) or central door lock occur to the tailgate lift cylin-
switch. ders and attached hardware if
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be the tailgate is not closed prior to WARNING
opened by pressing the handle driving. Make sure your hands, feet and
switch and then pulling the handle other parts of your body are
up. safely out of the way before
• Only the tailgate is unlocked if the closing the tailgate.
tailgate unlock button on the smart
key is pressed (if equipped). Once
the tailgate is opened and then
closed, the tailgate is locked auto-
matically.

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Power tailgate (if equipped) (1) Power tailgate open/close button

WARNING - Exhaust (2) Power tailgate off button
fumes
(3) Power tailgate handle switch
If you drive with the tailgate
(4) Power tailgate close button
open, you may draw dangerous
exhaust fumes into your vehicle
which can cause serious injury ✽ NOTICE
or death to vehicle occupants. The power tailgate operates when:
If you must drive with the tail- • Automatic shift lever is in P (Park).
gate opened, keep the air vents • Manual shift lever is in neutral.
and all windows open so that OXMA043008
additional outside air comes
into the vehicle. WARNING
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING - Rear cargo Unattended children or animals
area could activate the power tailgate
which may result in injury to
Occupants should never ride in themselves or others, or damage
the rear cargo area where no OXMA043023 to the vehicle.
restraints are available. To avoid
injury in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden stops, occu-
pants should always be proper-
ly restrained.

OXMA043325

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Features of your vehicle

Opening the tailgate

WARNING CAUTION
• Make sure there are no people Do not close or open the power
or objects around the tailgate tailgate manually during auto-
before operating the power matic operation. This may cause
tailgate. Wait until the tailgate damage to the power tailgate or
is opened fully and stopped to the vehicle.
before loading or unloading If it is necessary to close or
cargo or passengers from the open the power tailgate manual-
vehicle. ly when the battery is dis-
• During power operation, seri- charged or disconnected, make
ous personal injury or cargo sure the tailgate is not in opera-
damage may occur. Make sure tion. Switch the power tailgate
OXMA043327
the tailgate is CLOSED and to the off position. Do not apply
latched before driving. excessive force. The power tailgate will open auto-
matically by doing one of the follow-
ing:
• Press the tailgate unlock button on
the transmitter or smart key.
• Press the power tailgate open but-
ton.

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Closing the tailgate

WARNING
The chime will sound and the
hazard warning flasher will blink
10 times if you drive with the
tailgate closed but not fully
secured. Stop your vehicle
immediately at a safe place to
check if your tailgate is securely
locked.

OXMA043023
• Press the tailgate handle switch ✽ NOTICE
OXMA043325
carrying the smart key with you. The button on the tailgate will not
1. Press the power tailgate close but- illuminate or function when the sys-
ton on the tailgate or inside the tem is in the off/manual mode.
vehicle (approximately 1 second).
2. The tailgate will close and lock
automatically.

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Power tailgate non-opening con- ✽ NOTICE

ditions WARNING • The power tailgate can be operat-
The chime will sound continu- ed when the engine is not running.
ously if you drive over 2mph However the power tailgate opera-
(3km/h) with the tailgate opened. tion consumes large amounts of
Stop your vehicle at a safe place vehicle electric power. To prevent
as soon as possible to check if the battery from being discharged,
your tailgate is opened. do not operate it excessively e.g.:
more than approximately 10 times
repeatedly.
WARNING • To prevent the battery from being
The chime will sound and the discharged, do not leave the power
hazard warning flasher will blink tailgate in the open position for a
10 times if you drive with the tail- long time.
OXMA043326
gate closed but not fully secured. • Do not modify or repair any part
• The power tailgate will not open or Stop your vehicle immediately at of the power tailgate by yourself.
close automatically, when the vehicle a safe place to check if your tail- This must be done by an author-
is moving more than 2mph (3km/h). gate is securely locked. ized Kia dealer.
• When jacking up the vehicle to
• If you press the power tailgate off change a tire or repair the vehicle,
button (1), the power tailgate will do not operate the power tailgate.
not open or close automatically. This could cause the power tail-
gate to operate improperly.
(Continued)

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(Continued) Automatic reversal If the automatic reversal feature

• In cold and wet climates, the operates continuously more than
power tailgate may not work prop- twice during opening or closing oper-
erly due to freezing conditions. ation, the power tailgate may stop at
• It is recommended to wait until that position. At this time, close the
the power tailgate is fully closed tailgate manually and operate the
before starting the vehicle. The tailgate automatically again.
power tailgate may not close fully
if the vehicle is started during
automatic closing. WARNING
Never place any object or part of
your body in the path of the
power tailgate as it is operating.
OXMA043328 Doing so could result in personal
During power opening and closing if injury or damage to the vehicle.
the power tailgate is blocked by an
object or part of the body, the power
tailgate will detect the resistance.
• If the resistance is detected while
opening the tailgate, it will stop and
move in the opposite direction.
• If the resistance is detected while
closing the tailgate, it will stop and
move in the opposite direction.
However, if the resistance is weak
such as from an object that is thin or
soft, or the tailgate is near the latched
position, the automatic stop and rever-
sal may not detect the resistance.

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How to reset the power tailgate ✽ NOTICE Power tailgate opening height
If the battery has been discharged or If the power tailgate does not oper- user setting
disconnected, or if the related fuse has ate normally, first check the follow-
been replaced or disconnected, for the ing condition before using the power
power tailgate to operate normally, tailgate.
reset the power tailgate as follows: • Make sure the shift lever is in
1. Put the shift lever in P (Park). Park
2. Press the tailgate handle switch • Make sure the Power Tailgate Off
and tailgate close button at the switch is not pressed.
same time for more than 3 sec-
onds. (the chime will sound). If any of the power tailgate buttons
are pressed while the power tailgate
3. Close the tailgate manually. is in operation, the power tailgate
4. Open the tailgate using the tail- will stop. If any button is pressed
gate handle switch and allow it to OXMA043325
again the power tailgate will reverse
fully open. direction. The driver may set the height of a
5. After fully opening, the tailgate will fully opened tailgate by following the
complete initialization and lights below instruction.
will flash twice indicating reset
1. Position the tailgate manually to
complete.
the height you prefer.
2. Press the tailgate close button for
If the power tailgate does not work more than 3 seconds.
properly after the above procedure,
3. You will hear the system beep twice
have the system checked by an
indicating height has been set up.
authorized Kia dealer.

The tailgate will open to the height

the driver has set up.

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Emergency tailgate safety

release WARNING
• For emergencies, be fully
aware of the location of the
emergency tailgate safety
release lever in the vehicle
and how to open the tailgate if
you are accidentally locked in
the cargo area.
• No one should be allowed to
occupy the cargo area of the
vehicle at any time. The cargo
area is a very dangerous loca-
tion in the event of a crash.
OXM043006
• Use the release lever for
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergencies only. Use with
emergency tailgate safety release extreme caution, especially
lever located on the bottom of the while the vehicle is in motion.
tailgate. When someone is inadver-
tently locked in the cargo area, the
tailgate can be opened by pushing
the release lever and pushing open
the tailgate.

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Features of your vehicle

WINDOWS
(1) Driver’s door power window
switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power
window switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window
switch
(4) Rear door (right) power window
switch
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window
up/down* (Driver's and
Passenger's window)
(7) Power window lock switch

* if equipped

✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.

OXM045014N

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Power windows ✽ NOTICE Window opening and closing

The ignition switch must be in the ON While driving with the rear windows
position for power windows to operate. down or with the sunroof (if
Each door has a power window equipped) in an open (or partially
switch that controls the door's win- open) position, your vehicle may
dow. The driver has a power window demonstrate a wind buffeting or
lock button which can block the oper- pulsation noise. This noise is a nor-
ation of passenger windows. The mal occurrence and can be reduced
power windows can be operated for or eliminated by taking the follow-
approximately 30 seconds after the ing actions. If the noise occurs with
ignition key is removed or turned to one or both of the rear windows
the ACC or LOCK position. However, down, partially lower both front
if the front doors are opened, the windows approximately one inch. If
you experience the noise with the OXM049016
power windows cannot be operated
even within the 30 second period. sunroof open, slightly reduce the The driver’s door has a master power
size of the sunroof opening. window switch that controls all the
windows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press
down or pull up the front portion of
the corresponding switch to the first
detent position (5).

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Auto down window Auto up/down window 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(Driver’s window, if equipped) (Front windows, if equipped) position.
2. Close the driver's and passenger's
window and continue pulling up
the driver’s power window switch
for at least 1 second after the win-
dow is completely closed.

OXM049017 OXM049015

Pressing the power window switch Pressing or pulling up the power win-
momentarily to the second detent dow switch momentarily to the second
position (6) completely lowers the detent position (6) completely lowers
driver’s window even when the or raises the window even when the
switch is released. To stop the win- switch is released. To stop the window
dow at the desired position while the at the desired position while the win-
window is in operation, momentarily dow is in operation, pull up or press
pull the switch in the direction oppo- down and release the switch.
site of the window’s movement. If the power window does not operate
normally, the automatic power win-
dow system must be reset as follows:

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And if the power window switch is Power window lock button

pulled up continuously again within 5
seconds after the window is lowered
by the automatic window reversal
feature, the automatic window rever-
sal will not operate.

✽ NOTICE
The automatic reverse feature for
the driver’s window is only active
when the “auto up” feature is used
OUN026013 by fully pulling up the switch. The
Automatic reversal automatic reverse feature will not OXM049018
(for Auto up/down window) operate if the window is raised using
the halfway position on the power • The driver can disable the power
If the upward movement of the win- window switches on a rear passen-
dow is blocked by an object or part of window switch.
ger door by depressing the power
the body, the window will detect the window lock switch located on the
resistance and will stop upward WARNING driver’s door to LOCK (pressed).
movement. The window will then
Always check for obstructions • When the power window lock
lower approximately 11.8 in. (30 cm)
before raising any window to switch is ON, the driver’s master
to allow the object to be cleared.
avoid injuries or vehicle damage. control cannot operate the rear
The distance may vary based on the If an object less than 0.16 in. (4 passenger door power windows.
size or position of the window. If the mm) in diameter is caught
window detects the resistance while between the window glass and
the power window switch is pulled up the upper window channel, the
continuously, the window will stop automatic reverse window may
upward movement then lower not detect the resistance and will
approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm). not stop and reverse direction.

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CAUTION WARNING - Windows

• To prevent possible damage • NEVER leave the keys your
to the power window system, vehicle with unsupervised
do not open or close two win- children. when the Engine is
dows or more at the same running.
time. This will also ensure the • NEVER leave any child unat-
longevity of the fuse. tended in the vehicle. Even
• Never try to operate the main very young children may inad-
switch on the driver's door vertently cause the vehicle to
and the individual door win- move, entangle themselves in
dow switch in the opposite the windows, or otherwise
directions at the same time. If injure themselves or others.
this is done, the window will • Always double check to make
stop and cannot be opened or sure all arms, hands, head
closed. and other obstructions are
safely out of the way before
closing a window.
• Do not allow children to play
with the power windows. Keep
the driver’s door power win-
dow lock button in the LOCK
position (pressed). Serious
injury can result from uninten-
tional window operation by
the child.
• Do not extend heads or any
limbs outside the window
while the vehicle is in motion.

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Features of your vehicle

HOOD
Opening the hood Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in the engine com-
partment must be correctly
installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com-
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
OXM043025 2. Lower the hood halfway and push
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise down to securely lock in place.
OXM049019
the hood slightly, pull the second-
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch ary latch (1) inside of the hood WARNING
the hood. The hood should pop center and lift the hood (2).
open slightly. • Before closing the hood,
3. Raise the hood. It will completely ensure that all obstructions
rise by itself after it has been are removed from the hood
WARNING raised about halfway. opening. Closing the hood
Open the hood after turning off with an obstruction present in
the engine on a flat surface, the hood opening may result
shifting the shift lever to the P in property damage or severe
(Park) position for automatic personal injury.
transaxle and to the 1st (First) • Do not leave gloves, rags or
gear or R (Reverse) for manual any other combustible materi-
transaxle, and setting the park- al in the engine compartment.
ing brake. Doing so may cause a heat-
induced fire.

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WARNING WARNING
• Always double check to be
sure that the hood is firmly
latched before driving away. If
it is not latched, the hood
could open while the vehicle
is being driven, causing total
loss of visibility, which might
result in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with
the hood raised. The view will
be blocked and the hood ODMNMC2034
could fall or get damaged.
When you check the engine
compartment, Take caution to
avoid contacting your head with
the safety hook which is located
inside of the hood.

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Features of your vehicle

FUEL FILLER LID

Opening the fuel filler lid Closing the fuel filler lid
(if equipped) 1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it “clicks” one time. This indi-
cates that the cap is securely tight-
ened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it
in lightly making sure that it is
securely closed.

✽ NOTICE
OAM049089 There may be an intermittent noise
OXMA042021 1. Stop the engine. near the refueling hole while the
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push the engine is idling if the fuel cap is not
The fuel filler lid must be opened fuel filler lid opener button. closed securely. This occurs normal-
from inside the vehicle by pressing ly with the OBD system.
the fuel filler lid opener button on the 3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
driver’s door. (if equipped) 4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel ✽ NOTICE
filler cap (2) counterclockwise.
When refueling fully at an up hill,
✽ NOTICE 5. Refuel as needed. the fuel gauge may not point to the F
If the fuel filler lid does not open position.
because ice has formed around it, It is not a malfunction. If you move
tap lightly or push on the lid to break your vehicle to a level ground, the
the ice and release the lid. Do not pry fuel gauge will move to the full posi-
on the lid. If necessary, spray around tion.
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or
move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt.

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WARNING - Refueling WARNING - Refueling (Continued)

• If pressurized fuel sprays out, dangers • Do not get back into a vehicle
it can cover your clothes or Automotive fuels are flammable once you have begun refuel-
skin and subject you to the materials. When refueling, please ing since you can generate
risk of fire and burns. Always note the following guidelines static electricity by touching,
remove the fuel cap carefully carefully. Failure to follow these rubbing or sliding against any
and slowly. If the cap is vent- guidelines may result in severe item or fabric (polyester, satin,
ing fuel or if you hear a hiss- personal injury, severe burns or nylon, etc.) capable of produc-
ing sound, wait until the con- death by fire or explosion. ing static electricity. Static
dition stops before complete- electricity discharge can
• Read and follow all warnings ignite fuel vapors resulting in
ly removing the cap. posted at the gas station facil- rapid burning. If you must re-
• Do not "top off" after the noz- ity. enter the vehicle, you should
zle automatically shuts off • Before refueling, note the once again eliminate poten-
when refueling. location of the Emergency tially dangerous static elec-
• Tighten the cap until it clicks Gasoline Shut-Off, if available, tricity discharge by touching a
one time, otherwise the Check at the gas station facility. metal part of the vehicle, away
Engine light will illuminate. • Before touching the fuel noz- from the fuel filler neck, noz-
• Always check that the fuel cap zle, you should eliminate zle or other gasoline source.
is installed securely to pre- potentially dangerous static (Continued)
vent fuel spillage in the event electricity discharge by touch-
of an accident. ing another metal part of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.
(Continued)

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(Continued) (Continued) CAUTION

• When using an approved • When refueling, always shut • Make sure to refuel your vehi-
portable fuel container, be the engine off. Sparks pro- cle according to the “Fuel
sure to place the container on duced by electrical compo- requirements” suggested in
the ground prior to refueling. nents related to the engine section 1.
Static electricity discharge can ignite fuel vapors causing
from the container can ignite a fire. Once refueling is com- • If the fuel filler cap requires
fuel vapors causing a fire. plete, check to make sure the replacement, use only a gen-
Once refueling has begun, filler cap and filler door are uine Kia cap or the equivalent
contact with the vehicle securely closed, before start- specified for your vehicle. An
should be maintained until the ing the engine. incorrect fuel filler cap can
filling is complete. result in a serious malfunction
• DO NOT use matches or a of the fuel system or emission
Use only approved portable lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or control system.
plastic fuel containers leave a lit cigarette in your
designed to carry and store vehicle while at a gas station • Do not spill fuel on the exterior
gasoline. especially during refueling. surfaces of the vehicle. Any
Automotive fuel is highly type of fuel spilled on painted
• Do not use cellular phones surfaces may damage the paint.
while refueling. Electric cur- flammable and can, when
rent and/or electronic interfer- ignited, result in fire. • After refueling, make sure the
ence from cellular phones can • If a fire breaks out during refu- fuel cap is installed securely
potentially ignite fuel vapors eling, leave the vicinity of the to prevent fuel spillage in the
causing a fire. vehicle, and immediately con- event of an accident.
(Continued) tact the manager of the gas
station and then contact the
local fire department or 911.
Follow any safety instructions
they provide.

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Emergency fuel filler lid release

OXM043007

If the fuel filler lid does not open

using the remote fuel filler lid
release, you can open it manually.
Remove the panel in the cargo area.
Pull the handle out slightly.

CAUTION
Do not pull the handle exces-
sively, otherwise the luggage
compartment area trim or
release handle may be damaged.

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PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

✽ NOTICE ✽ NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, the sun- The sunroof cannot tilt when it is in
roof may not work properly due to the slide position but can be slid
freezing conditions. while in a tilt position.
• After a vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before WARNING
operating it. • Never adjust the sunroof or
roller blind while driving. This
could result in loss of control
CAUTION and an accident that may
OXMA043008 Do not continue to pull or push cause death, serious injury, or
If your vehicle is equipped with a the sunroof control lever after property damage.
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your the sunroof is fully opened, • If you would like to carry items
sunroof with the sunroof control lever closed, or tilted. Damage to the on the roof rack using a cross
located on the overhead console (1). motor or system components bar, do not operate the sunroof.
could occur.
• When carrying cargo on the
The sunroof can only be opened, roof rack, do not load heavy
closed, or tilted when the ignition items above the sunroof or
switch is in the ON position. glass roof.
• All occupants of the vehicle
must wear their seat belts at
all times. Seat belts and child
restraints reduce serious or
fatal injuries for all occupants
in the event of a collision or
sudden stop.

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Sunroof open warning Sliding the sunroof When the sunshade is opened
(if equipped) If you pull the sunroof control lever
backward, the sunroof glass will slide
all the way open. To stop the sunroof
movement at any point, pull or push
the sunroof control lever momentarily.
❈ The front part of the sunroof glass
can only be opened and closed.

OXM043010
OXM043114E

If the driver removes the ignition key When the sunshade is closed
(smart key: turns off the engine) and If you pull the sunroof control lever
opens the driver-side door when the backward, the sunshade and sunroof
sunroof is not fully closed, the warn- glass will slide all the way open. To
ing chime will sound for a few sec- stop the sunroof movement at any
onds and a message "Sunroof Open" point, pull or push the sunroof control
will appear on the LCD display. lever momentarily.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle

Automatic reversal Tilting the sunroof

WARNING - Sunroof
• Be careful that no head, hands
and body parts are obstructed
by a closing sunroof.
• Do not extend the face, neck,
arms or body outside the sun-
roof while driving.
• Make sure your hands and
head are safely out of the way
before closing a sunroof.
• A panoramic sunroof is made
OXM049029 OXM043011 of glass, therefore it may
If an object or part of the body is Before opening or closing the sun- break in an accident. If you do
detected while the sunroof is closing roof, open the roller blind (refer to the not have your seat belt on,
automatically, it will reverse the direc- following page for instructions on you may contact the broken
tion, and then stop. how to use the roller blind). glass and get injured or killed.
For all passengers safety,
The auto reverse function does not To open the sunroof, push the sun- have the seat belts on. (ex.
work if a tiny obstacle is between the roof control lever upward. seat belt, CRS, etc.)
sliding glass and the sunroof sash. To close the sunroof, pull the sunroof
You should always check that all pas- lever downward or forward until the
sengers and objects are away from sunroof moves to the desired position.
the sunroof before closing it.
Pressing the sunshade close button
also closes sunroof glass.

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Features of your vehicle

Sunshade To close the sunshade when the

CAUTION sunroof glass is closed
• Periodically remove any dirt - Press the sunshade close button (2).
that may accumulate on the
To stop the sliding at any point, press
guide rail.
the sunshade control switch momen-
• If you try to open the sunroof tarily.
when the temperature is
below freezing or when the
sunroof is covered with snow ✽ NOTICE
or ice, the glass or the motor Wrinkles formed on the sunshade as
could be damaged. material characteristic are normal.
• Do not leave the roller blind
closed while the sunroof is OXMA043009 CAUTION
opened.
• Do not pull or push the sun-
To open the sunshade shade by hand as such action
Press the sunshade open button (1). may damage the sunshade or
cause it to malfunction.
• Close the sunroof when driv-
ing in dusty environments.
Dust may cause a malfunction
of the vehicle system.

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Resetting the sunroof 5.Push the sunroof control lever for-

Whenever the vehicle battery is dis- ward in the direction of close, until
connected or discharged, you must the sunroof operates as follows
reset your sunroof system as follows: again:

1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON The sunshade and sunroof glass
position. slide open → The sunroof glass
2.Close the sunshade and sunroof slide close → The sunshade close
completely if opened.
3.Release the sunroof control lever. Then, release the lever.
4.Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward in the direction of close (about When this is complete, the sunroof
10~15 seconds) until the sunroof system has been reset.
moves a little. Then, release the
lever.
✽ NOTICE
If you do not reset the sunroof, it
may not work properly.

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Features of your vehicle

STEERING WHEEL
Electric power steering (EPS) ✽ NOTICE
CAUTION
The power steering uses a motor to The following symptoms may occur
assist you in steering the vehicle. If • If the Electric Power Steering during normal vehicle operation:
the engine is off or if the power steer- System does not operate nor- • The EPS warning light does not
ing system becomes inoperative, the mally, the warning light will illuminate.
vehicle may still be steered, but it will illuminate on the instrument • The steering gets heavy immedi-
require increased steering effort. cluster. The steering wheel ately after turning the ignition
may require increased steer- switch on. This happens as the sys-
The motor driven power steering is ing effort. Take your vehicle to
controlled by a power steering con- tem performs the EPS system
an authorized Kia dealer and diagnostics. When the diagnostics
trol unit which senses the steering have the vehicle checked as
wheel torque and vehicle speed to are completed, the steering wheel
soon as possible. will return to its normal condition.
command the motor.
• When you operate the steering • A click noise may be heard from
The steering becomes heavier as wheel in low temperature, the EPS relay after the ignition
the vehicle’s speed increases and noise may occur. If temperature switch is turned to the ON or
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s rises, the noise will likely disap- LOCK (OFF) position.
speed decreases for optimum steer- pear.This is a normal condition. • A motor noise may be heard when
ing control. the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
• When the vehicle is stationary,
Should you notice any change in the when the steering wheel is driving speed.
effort required to steer during normal turned all the way to the left or • If the Electric Power Steering
vehicle operation, have the power right continuously, the steer- System does not operate normally,
steering checked by an authorized ing wheel becomes harder to the warning light will illuminate on
Kia dealer. turn. The power assist is limit- the instrument cluster. The steer-
ed to protect the motor from ing wheel may become difficult to
overheating. control or operate abnormally.
As time passes, the steering Take your vehicle to an authorized
wheel return to its normal Kia dealer and have the vehicle
condition. checked as soon as possible.
(Continued)

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(Continued) Tilt and telescopic steering

• When you operate the steering Tilt and telescopic steering allows
wheel in low temperature, abnor- you to adjust the steering wheel
mal noise may occur. If tempera- before you drive. You can also raise it
ture rises, the noise will likely dis- to give your legs more room when
appear. This is a normal condition. you exit and enter the vehicle.
• When the charging system warn-
ing light comes on due to the low
voltage (When the alternator or The steering wheel should be posi-
battery) does not operate normal- tioned so that it is comfortable for
ly or it malfunctions), the steering you to drive, while permitting you to
wheel may require increased see the instrument panel warning
OXMA043020
steering effort. lights and gauges.
To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock-release lever (1),
WARNING adjust the steering wheel to the
• Never adjust the angle of the desired angle (2) and height (3, if
steering wheel while driving. equipped) then pull up the lock-
You may lose steering control release lever to lock the steering
and cause severe personal wheel in place. Be sure to adjust the
injury, death or accidents. steering wheel to the desired posi-
• After adjusting, push the tion before driving.
steering wheel both up and
down to be certain it is locked
in position.

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Features of your vehicle

Heated steering wheel Horn

(if equipped) CAUTION
Do not install any grip to oper-
ate the steering wheel. This
causes damage to the heated
steering wheel system.

OXM043305
OXMA043012
To sound the horn, press the horn
With the ignition switch in the ON symbols on your steering wheel.
position, pressing the heated steer- Check the horn regularly to be sure it
ing wheel button warms the steering operates properly.
wheel. The indicator on the button
will illuminate and notify you on the
LCD display.
✽ NOTICE
To turn the heated steering wheel off, To sound the horn, press the area
press the button once again. The indicated by the horn symbol on
indicator on the button will turn off your steering wheel (see illustra-
and notify you on the LCD display. tion). The horn will operate only
when this area is pressed.

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Features of your vehicle

FLEX STEER (if equipped)

CAUTION
Do not strike the horn severely
to operate it, or hit it with your
fist. Do not press on the horn
with a sharp-pointed object.

OXM053122

OXM053044 When the steering mode button is

pressed, the selected steering mode
The FLEX STEER controls steering will appear on the LCD display.
effort based upon as driver's prefer- If the steering mode button is pressed
ence or road condition. within 4 seconds, the steering mode
You can select the desired steering will change as shown above.
mode by pressing the FLEX STEER If the steering wheel mode button is
button. not pressed for about 4 seconds, the
LCD display will change to the previ-
ous screen.

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Features of your vehicle

Normal mode Sport mode Comfort mode

OXM053103 OXM053101 OXM053102

The normal mode offers medium The steering wheel becomes heav- The steering wheel becomes lighter.
steering effort. ier. The sport mode is usually used The comfort mode is usually used
when driving on the highway. when driving in the city or when park-
ing the vehicle.

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CAUTION
• For your safety, if you press
the steering mode button
while operating the steering
wheel, the LCD display will
change, but the steering effort
will not change immediately.
After operating the steering
wheel, the steering effort will
change automatically to the
selected mode.
• Use caution when changing the
steering mode while driving.
• When the electronic power
steering is not operating prop-
erly, the flex steering wheel
will not work.

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Features of your vehicle

MIRRORS
Inside rearview mirror Day/night rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror so that the
WARNING (if equipped)
center view through the rear window Do not adjust the rearview mir-
is seen. Make this adjustment before ror while the vehicle is moving.
you start driving. This could result in loss of con-
trol, and an accident which
could cause death, serious Night
WARNING - Rear injury or property damage.
visibility
Do not place objects in the rear
seat or cargo area which would WARNING
interfere with your vision
through the rear window. Do not modify the inside mirror Day
and don’t install a wide mirror. It
could result in injury, during an OAM049023
accident or deployment of the
air bag. Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce the glare from the headlights
of the vehicles behind you during
night driving.
Remember that you lose some
rearview clarity in the night position.

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Features of your vehicle

Electric chromic mirror (ECM) Automatic-Dimming Night Vision Automatic-dimming function

with compass Safety™ (NVS®) Mirror Your mirror will automatically dim
The NVS® Mirror in your vehicle is upon detecting glare from the vehi-
the most advanced way to reduce cles traveling behind you. The auto-
annoying glare in the rearview mirror dimming function can be controlled
during any driving situation. For more by pushing the ON/OFF Button:
information regarding NVS® mirrors
and other applications, please refer
to the Gentex website: 1. Pressing the button turns the auto-
dimming function OFF which is
www.gentex.com indicated by the green Status
Indicator LED turning off.
CAUTION 2. Pressing the button again turns
The NVS® Mirror automatically the auto-dimming function ON
OXM049035
reduces glare during driving con- which is indicated by the green
ditions based upon light levels Status Indicator LED turning on.
1. Feature Control Button
monitored in front of the vehicle
2. Status Indicator LED and from the rear of the vehicle. ✽ NOTICE
3. Rear Light Sensor These light sensors are visible
through openings in the front and The mirror defaults to the ON posi-
4. Display Window tion each time the vehicle is started.
rear of the mirror case. Any object
that would obstruct either light
sensor will degrade the automat-
ic dimming control feature.

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Features of your vehicle

Z-Nav™ Compass Display Compass function

The NVS™ Mirror in your vehicle is The Compass can be turned ON and
also equipped with a Z-Nav™ OFF and will remember the last state
Compass that shows the vehicle when the ignition is cycled. To turn
Compass heading in the Display the display feature ON/OFF:
Window using the 8 basic cardinal 1. Press and release the button to
headings (N, NE, E, SE, etc.). turn the display feature OFF.
2. Press and release the button
again to turn the display back ON.
Additional options can be set with
press and hold sequences of the
button and are detailed below.

There is a difference between mag-

netic north and true north. The com-
pass in the mirror can compensate
for this difference when it knows the
Magnetic Zone in which it is operat-
ing. This is set either by the dealer or
by the user. The operating Zone
Numbers for North America are
shown in the figure on the following
section.

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To adjust the Zone setting:

1. Determine the desired Zone
Number based upon your current
location on the Zone Map.
2. Press and hold the button for more
than 3 but less than 6 seconds,
the current Zone Number will
appear on the display.
3. Pressing and holding the button
again will cause the numbers to
increment (Note: they will repeat
…13, 14, 15, 1, 2, …). Releasing
the button when the desired Zone
Number appears on the display
will set the new Zone.
4. Within about 5 seconds the com-
pass will start displaying a com-
pass heading again.

There are some conditions that can

cause changes to the vehicle mag-
nets, such as installing a ski rack or
a CB antenna. Body repair work on
the vehicle can also cause changes
to the vehicle's magnetic field. In
B520C05NF these situations, the compass will
need to be re-calibrated to quickly
correct for these changes. To re-cali-
brate the compass:

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1. Press and hold the button for more Electrochromic mirror with Glare detection sensor
than 6 seconds. When the com- HomeLink system (if equipped) Indicator light
pass memory is cleared a "C" will
appear in the display.
2. To calibrate the compass, drive
the vehicle in 2 complete circles at
less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Homelink buttons
OHD046305N

HomeLink® Wireless Control System

OHD046025N Your new mirror comes with an inte-
To operate the electric rearview mirror grated HomeLink Universal
Transceiver, which allows you to pro-
Press the I button (1) to turn the gram the mirror to activate your
automatic- dimming function on. The garage door(s), estate gate, home
mirror indicator light will illuminate. lighting, etc. The mirror actually
Press the O button (2) to turn the learns the codes from your various
automatic- dimming function off. The existing transmitters.
mirror indicator light will turn off.

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Retain the original transmitter for Flashing

WARNING future programming procedures (i.e.,
• When programming the new vehicle purchase). It is also sug-
HomeLink® Wireless Control gested that upon the sale of the vehi-
System, you may be operating cle, the programmed HomeLink but-
a garage door or gate operator. tons be erased for security purposes
Make sure that people and (follow step 1 in the “Programming”
objects are out of the way of portion of this text).
the moving door or gate to pre-
vent potential harm or damage. Programming
• Do not use HomeLink with any Your vehicle may require the ignition
garage door opener that lacks switch to be turned to the ACC posi-
OHD046306N
the safety stop and reverse tion for programming and/or opera- 1. When programming the buttons for
feature as required by federal tion of HomeLink. It is also recom- the first time, press and hold the
safety standards. (This mended that a new battery be left and center buttons ( , )
includes any garage door replaced in the hand-held transmitter simultaneously until the indicator
opener model manufactured of the device being programmed to light begins to flash after approxi-
before April 1, 1982.) A garage HomeLink for quicker training and mately 20 seconds. (This proce-
door opener which cannot accurate transmission of the radio- dure erases the factory-set default
detect an object, signaling the frequency. codes. Do not perform this step
door to stop and reverse, does when programming the additional
not meet current federal safety Follow these steps to train your
HomeLink mirror: HomeLink buttons.)
standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features
increases risk of serious injury
or death. For more information,
call 1-800-355-3515 or on the
internet at www.homelink.com.

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✽ NOTICE Flashing
✽ NOTICE
For non rolling code garage door Some gate and garage door openers
openers, follow steps 2 - 3. may require you to replace step #3
For rolling code garage door open- with the “cycling” procedure noted
ers, follow steps 2 - 6. in the “Canadian Programming”
For Canadian Programming, please section of this document.
follow the Canadian Programming
section.
s
For help with determining whether he
3inc
your garage door opener is non- 1-
rolling code or rolling code, please Transmitter
refer to the garage door openers OHD046307N
owner’s manual or contact 2. Press and hold the button on the
HomeLink customer service at 1- HomeLink system you wish to
800-355-3515. train and the button on the trans-
mitter while the transmitter is
approximately 2-8 cm (1 to 3 inch-
es) away from the mirror. Do not
release the buttons until step 3
has been completed.
3. The HomeLink indicator light will
flash, first slowly and then rapidly.
When the indicator light flashes
rapidly, both buttons may be
released. (The rapid flashing light
indicates successful programming
of the new frequency signal.)

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Rolling code programming 6. Return to the vehicle and firmly Operating HomeLink
To train a garage door opener (or press and release the pro- To operate, simply press the pro-
other rolling code equipped devices) grammed HomeLink button up to grammed HomeLink button.
with the rolling code feature, follow three times. The rolling code Activation will now occur for the
these instructions after completing equipped device should now rec- trained product (garage door, securi-
the “Programming” portion of this ognize the HomeLink signal and ty system, entry door lock, estate
text. (A second person may make the activate when the HomeLink but- gate, or home or office lighting). For
following training procedures quicker ton is pressed. The remaining two convenience, the hand-held trans-
& easier.) buttons may now be programmed mitter of the device may also be used
if this has not previously been at any time. The HomeLink Wireless
4. Locate the “learn” or “smart” but- done. Refer to the “Programming”
ton on the device’s motor head Controls System (once programmed)
portion of this text. or the original hand-held transmitter
unit. Exact location and color of
the button may vary by product may be used to activate the device
brand. If there is difficulty locating (e.g. garage door, entry door lock,
the “learn” or “smart” button, refer- etc.). In the event that there are still
ence the device’s owner’s manual programming difficulties, contact
or contact HomeLink at 1-800- HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or on
355-3515 or on the internet at the internet at www.homelink.com.
www.homelink.com.
5. Press and release the “learn” or
“smart” button on the device’s
motor head unit. You have 30 sec-
onds to complete step number 6.

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Erasing programmed HomeLink Reprogramming a single Canadian Programming

buttons HomeLink button Garage & gate openers
To program a device to HomeLink During programming, your hand-held
Flashing using a HomeLink button previously transmitter may automatically stop
trained, follow these steps: transmitting. Continue to press and
1. Press and hold the desired hold the HomeLink button (note
HomeLink button. Do NOT release steps 2 through 4 in the
until step 4 has been completed. “Programming” portion of this text)
while you press and re-press
2. When the indicator light begins to (“cycle”) your handheld transmitter
flash slowly (after 20 seconds), every two seconds until the frequen-
position the hand-held transmitter cy signal has been learned. The indi-
2-8 cm (1 to 3 inches) away from cator light will flash slowly and then
the HomeLink surface. rapidly after several seconds upon
OHD046306N 3. Press and hold the hand-held successful training.
transmitter button (or press and
To erase the three programmed but- “cycle” - as described in “Canadian
tons (individual buttons cannot be Programming”). CAUTION
erased): If programming a garage door
4. The HomeLink indicator light will
• Press and hold the left and center flash, first slowly and then rapidly. opener or gate, it is advised to
buttons simultaneously, until the When the indicator light begins to unplug the device during the
indicator light begins to flash flash rapidly, release both buttons. “cycling” process to prevent
(approximately 20 seconds). possible motor burn-up.
Release both buttons. Do not hold The previous device has now been
for longer than 30 seconds. erased and the new device can be
activated by pushing the HomeLink
HomeLink is now in the train (or button that has just been pro-
learning) mode and can be pro- grammed. This procedure will not
grammed at any time. affect any other programmed
HomeLink buttons.

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Accessories FCC ID: NZLZTVHL3 Outside rearview mirror

If you would like additional informa- IC: 4112A-ZTVHL3 Be sure to adjust the mirror angles
tion on the HomeLink Wireless before driving.
Control System, HomeLink compati- Your vehicle is equipped with both
ble products, or to purchase other This device complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules. left-hand and right-hand outside
accessories such as the HomeLink® rearview mirrors. The mirrors can be
Lighting Package, please contact Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: adjusted remotely with the remote
HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or on switch. The mirror heads can be fold-
the internet at www.homelink.com. 1. This device may not cause harm- ed back to prevent damage during an
ful interference, and automatic vehicle wash or when
2. This device must accept any inter- passing through a narrow street.
ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation. WARNING - Rearview
mirrors
• The right outside rearview
WARNING mirror is convex. Objects seen
The transceiver has been tested in the mirror are closer than
and complies with FCC and they appear.
Industry Canada rules. Changes • Use your interior rearview
or modifications not expressly mirror or direct observation to
approved by the party responsi- determine the actual distance
ble for compliance could void of following vehicles when
the user's authority to operate changing lanes.
the device.

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Features of your vehicle

Remote control
CAUTION CAUTION
Do not scrape ice off the mirror • The mirrors stop moving when
face; this may damage the sur- they reach the maximum
face of the glass. If ice should adjusting angles, but the
restrict the movement of the mir- motor continues to operate
ror, do not force the mirror for while the switch is pressed.
adjustment. To remove ice, use a Do not press the switch longer
deicer spray, or a sponge or soft than necessary, the motor
cloth with very warm water. may be damaged.
• Do not attempt to adjust the
outside rearview mirror by
CAUTION hand. Doing so may damage
OXMA042038
If the mirror is jammed with ice, the parts.
do not adjust the mirror by force. Electric type
Use an approved spray de-icer The electric remote control mirror
(not radiator antifreeze) to switch allows you to adjust the position
release the frozen mechanism or of the left and right outside rearview
move the vehicle to a warm mirrors. To adjust the position of either
place and allow the ice to melt. mirror the ignition switch should be in
the ACC position. Move the switch (1)
to R or L to select the right side mirror
WARNING or the left side mirror, then press a cor-
responding point on the mirror adjust-
Do not adjust or fold the outside
ment control to position the selected
rearview mirrors while the vehi-
mirror up, down, left or right.
cle is moving.This could result in
loss of control, and an accident After the adjustment, put the switch
which could cause death, seri- into the neutral (center) position to
ous injury or property damage. prevent inadvertent adjustment.

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Features of your vehicle

Folding the outside rearview mirror

CAUTION
In case it is an electric type out-
side rearview mirror, don’t fold it
by hand. It could cause motor
failure.

The outside rearview mirror can be

folded when you press the door lock
button on the smart key within 4 sec-
onds after locking the doors by
OXMA042040
pressing the button.
Electric type
OXM049039 The outside rearview mirror can be
Manual type To fold the outside rearview mirror, unfolded when you press the door
press the button. unlock button on the smart key with-
To fold the outside rearview mirror,
grasp the housing of the mirror and To unfold it, press the button again or in 4 seconds after unlocking the
then fold it toward the rear of the press the unlock button. doors by pressing the button.
vehicle.
CAUTION
The electric type outside
rearview mirror operates even
though the ignition switch is in
the LOCK position. However, to
prevent unnecessary battery
discharge, do not adjust the
mirrors longer than necessary
while the engine is not running.

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Features of your vehicle

Reverse parking aid function Left or Right : When the L or R

(if equipped) switch is selected,
both outside rearview
mirrors will move
downward.
Neutral : When neither switch is
selected, the outside
rearview mirrors will not
operate.

✽ NOTICE
The outside rearview mirrors will
automatically revert to their original
positions under the following condi-
OXM043022
tions:
When you shift the shift lever to the R 1. Engine start/stop button is turned
(Reverse) position, the outside to the ACC or OFF position.
rearview mirror(s) will move down- 2. Shift lever is moved to any posi-
ward to aid reverse parking. tion except R.
According to the position of the out- 3. Remote control outside rearview
side rearview mirror switch (1), the mirror switch is not selected.
outside rearview mirror(s) will oper-
ate as follows:

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Features of your vehicle

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
■ Type A

1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5. LCD display
6. Warning and indicator lights (if equipped)
■ Type B 7. Turn signal indicator lights

❈ The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ

from the illustration.
For more details, refer to the "Gauges" in
this chapter.

OXMA043081/OXMA043091

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Features of your vehicle

Instrument Cluster Control ■ Type A

Adjusting Instrument Cluster

Illumination (if equipped)

OXM043132
■ Type B

OXMA043332

The brightness of the instrument

panel illumination is changed by
pressing the illumination control button
("+" or "-") when the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop button is ON, or the OXM043117E
tale lights are turned on. • If you hold the illumination control
button ("+" or "-"), the brightness
will be changed continuously.
• If the brightness reaches to the
maximum or minimum level, an
alarm will sound.

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LCD Display Control

[Type B]
(1) : MODE button for changing
modes or SELECT button
for setting the selected item
(2) : MOVE button for changing
items or RESET button for
resetting the selected item

OXM043124

The LCD display modes can be

changed by using the control buttons
on the steering wheel.

[Type A]
(1) : TRIP button for changing trip
modes
(2) : RESET button for resetting
items

❈ For the LCD modes, refer to “LCD

Display” in this chapter.

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Features of your vehicle

Gauges
Speedometer Tachometer
■ Type A Use the tachometer to select the cor-
rect shift points and to prevent lug-
ging and/or over-revving the engine.

CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with-
in the tachometer's RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine
damage.
OXM043083
■ Type B
OXMA043085

The tachometer indicates the

approximate number of engine revo-
lutions per minute (rpm).

OXM043094
The speedometer indicates the
speed of the vehicle and is calibrated
in miles per hour (mph) and/or kilo-
meters per hour (km/h).

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Features of your vehicle

Engine Coolant Temperature Fuel Gauge

Gauge

CAUTION
If the gauge pointer moves
beyond the normal range area
toward the “H” position, it indi-
cates overheating that may
damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. If your vehi-
cle overheats, refer to “If the
Engine Overheats” in chapter 6. OXM043089
OXM043087
This gauge indicates the approxi-
This gauge indicates the tempera- mate amount of fuel remaining in the
ture of the engine coolant when the WARNING fuel tank.
ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop
Never remove the radiator cap
button is ON.
when the engine is hot. The
✽ NOTICE
engine coolant is under pressure • The fuel tank capacity is given in
and could severely burn. Wait chapter 8.
until the engine is cool before • The fuel gauge is supplemented by
adding coolant to the reservoir. a low fuel warning light, which
will illuminate when the fuel tank
is nearly empty.
• On inclines or curves, the fuel
gauge pointer may fluctuate or the
low fuel warning light may come
on earlier than usual due to the
movement of fuel in the tank.

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Features of your vehicle

Odometer Outside Temperature Gauge

WARNING - Fuel Gauge ■ Type A ■ Type A
■ Type B ■ Type B
Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain addi-
tional fuel as soon as possible
after the warning light comes
on or when the gauge indicator
comes close to the “E (Empty)”
level.

CAUTION OXM049061N/OXM043125A OXMA043127/OXM043126A

Avoid driving with a extremely The odometer Indicates the total dis- This gauge indicates the current out-
low fuel level. Running out of tance that the vehicle has been driv- side air temperatures by 1°F (1°C).
fuel could cause the engine to en and should be used to determine - Temperature range : -40°F ~ 140°F
misfire damaging the catalytic when periodic maintenance should (-40°C ~ 60°C)
converter. be performed.
The outside temperature on the dis-
- Odometer range : 0 ~ 999999 miles play may not change immediately
✽ NOTICE or kilometers. like a general thermometer to pre-
Fuel display may not be accurate if vent the driver from being inattentive.
you are filling in sloping places. To change the temperature unit (from
°C to °F or from °F to °C)
• Type A Cluster
Press the RESET ( ) button 5
times and then press the Trip ( )
button 5 times within 10 seconds.

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Features of your vehicle

Transaxle Shift Indicator

• Type B Cluster Automatic Transaxle Shift
The temperature unit can be Indicator (if equipped)
changed by using the "User ■ Type A ■ Type B
Settings" mode of the LCD display.

❈ For more details, refer to “LCD

Display” in this chapter.

OXMA043321/OXMA043322

This indicator displays which auto-

matic transaxle shift lever is selected.

• Park : P
• Reverse : R
• Neutral : N
• Drive : D
• Sports Mode : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Features of your vehicle

LCD DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)

LCD Modes
Modes Symbol Explanation

This mode displays driving information like the tripmeter, fuel economy, and so on.
Trip Computer
For more details, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.

This mode informs of service interval (mileage or days) and warning messages
Service
related to TPMS or washer fluid.

User Settings On this mode, you can change settings of the doors, lamps, and so on.

A/V
This mode displays the state of the A/V system.
(if equipped)

Turn By Turn
This mode displays the state of the navigation.
(if equipped)

❈ For controlling the LCD modes, refer to "LCD Display Control" in this chapter.

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Features of your vehicle

Service Mode
Service Interval

OXMA043129 OXMA043320 OXM043130E

Service in Service required Service in OFF

It calculates and displays when you If you do not have your vehicle serv- If the service interval is not set,
need a scheduled maintenance iced according to the already inputted “Service in OFF” message is dis-
service (mileage or days). service interval, “Service required” played on the LCD display.
message is displayed for several sec-
If the remaining mileage or time
onds each time you set the ignition
reaches 900 mi. (1,500 km) or 30
switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to ✽ NOTICE
days, "Service in" message is dis- If any of the following conditions
the ON position (The mileage and
played for several seconds each time occurs, the mileage and days may be
time changes to "---").
you set the ignition switch or Engine incorrect.
Start/Stop Button to the ON position. To reset the service interval to the
mileage and days you inputted before: - The battery cable is disconnected.
- The fuse switch is turned off.
- Press the RESET button for - The battery is discharged.
more than 1 second.

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Features of your vehicle

Master Warning Mode

(if equipped)

• This warning light informs the driv-

er the following situations
- Low washer fluid (if equipped)
- TPMS (if equipped)
- Service reminder (if equipped)
The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur. At
this time, the LCD Modes Icon will
change from ( ) to ( ).
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned off
and the LCD Modes Icon will be
changed back to its previous icon ( ).
(ex : refill the washer fluid)

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Features of your vehicle

User Settings Mode

Description Door
Auto Door Lock (if equipped) Auto Door Unlock (if equipped)
• Off: • Off:
The auto door lock operation will The auto door unlock operation will
be deactivated. be canceled.
• Speed: • Key Out or Power Off:
All doors will be automatically All doors will be automatically
locked when the vehicle speed unlocked when the ignition key is
exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h). removed from ignition switch or
• Shift Lever: Engine Start/Stop Button is set to
the OFF position.
All doors will be automatically
OXM043120E
locked if the automatic transaxle • Shift Lever:
On this mode, you can change set- shift lever is shifted from the P All doors will be automatically
ting of the doors, lamps, and so on. (Park) position to the R (Reverse), unlocked if the automatic transaxle
N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position. shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position.

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Features of your vehicle

Two Press Unlock (if equipped) Lamp Settings

• Off: Head Lamp Delay (if equipped) Temperature Unit
The two press unlock function will If this item is checked, the headlamp Convert the temperature unit from °C
be deactivated. Therefore, all doors delay and headlamp welcome func- to °F or from °F to °C.
will unlock if the door is unlocked. tion will be activated.
• On: Welcome Sound
The driver’s door will unlock if the Welcome Light (if equipped) If this item is checked, the welcome
door is unlocked. When the door is If this item is checked, the welcome sound function will be activated.
unlocked again within 4 seconds, light function of the pocket lamp will
all doors will unlock. be activated.
Seat Easy Access (if equipped)
Horn Feedback (if equipped) If this item is checked, the driver’s
Auto Triple Turn (One-touch triple seat will automatically move forward
• Off: turn signal) (if equipped) or rearward for the driver to enter or
The Horn feedback operation will If this item is checked, the lane exit the vehicle comfortably.
be deactivated. change signals will blink 3 times when
• On: the turn signal lever is moved slightly.
AVG Fuel Eco Reset
After locking the door by pressing • Auto Reset:
the lock button on the transmitter, if
you press the lock button again The average fuel economy will
within 4 seconds, the warning reset automatically when refueling.
sound will operate once to indicate • Manual Reset:
that all doors are locked. The average fuel economy will not
reset automatically whenever refu-
eling.
For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter.

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Features of your vehicle

Service Interval A/V Mode (if equipped) Turn By Turn Mode (if equipped)

OXMA043121 OXM043122 OXMA043123

On this mode, you can activate the This mode displays the state of the This mode displays the state of the
service interval function with mileage A/V system. navigation.
(mi. or km) and period (months).

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Features of your vehicle

Warning Messages
Shift to "P" position (for smart key Low Key Battery Press start button while turn
system and automatic transaxle) (for smart key system) steering (for smart key system)

OXM043105E OXM043111E OXM043101E

• This warning message illuminates if • This warning message illuminates • This warning message illuminates
you try to turn off the engine without if the battery of the smart key is if the steering wheel does not
the shift lever in P (Park) position. discharged when the Engine unlock normally when the Engine
• At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Start/Stop Button changes to the Start/Stop Button is pressed.
Button turns to the ACC position (If OFF position. • It means that you should press the
you press the Engine Start/Stop Engine Start/Stop Button while
Button once more, it will turn to the turning the steering wheel right
ON position). and left.

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Features of your vehicle

Press brake pedal to start engine Key not in vehicle Key not detected
(for smart key system and auto- (for smart key system) (for smart key system)
matic transaxle)

OXMA043108 OXMA043109
OXMA043106
• This warning message illuminates • This warning message illuminates
• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle if the smart key is not detected
if the Engine Start/Stop Button when you press the Engine when you press the Engine
changes to the ACC position twice Start/Stop Button. Start/Stop Button.
by pressing the button repeatedly • It means that you should always
without depressing the brake pedal. have the smart key with you.
• It means that you should depress
the brake pedal to start the engine.

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Press start button again Press start button with smart key Check fuse "BRAKE SWITCH"
(for smart key system) (for smart key system) (for smart key system and auto-
matic transaxle)

OXMA043102 OXMA043110
OXMA043116
• This warning message illuminates • This warning message illuminates
if you can not operate the Engine if you press the Engine Start/Stop • This warning message illuminates
Start/Stop Button when there is a Button while the warning message if the brake switch fuse is discon-
problem with the Engine Start/Stop “Key not detected” is illuminating. nected.
Button system. • At this time, the immobilizer indica- • It means that you should replace
• It means that you could start the tor light blinks. the fuse with a new one. If that is
engine by pressing the Engine not possible, you can start the
Start/ Stop Button once more. engine by pressing the Engine
• If the warning illuminates each Start/Stop Button for 10 seconds in
time you press the Engine the ACC position.
Start/Stop Button, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Features of your vehicle

Shift to "P" or "N" to start engine Door Open Trunk Open

(for smart key system and auto-
matic transaxle)

OXM043113E OXM043112E
• It means that any door is open. • It means that the trunk is open.
OXMA043104

• This warning message illuminates

if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.

✽ NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
But, for your safety, we recommend
that you start the engine with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position.

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Features of your vehicle

Sunroof Open (if equipped) Align steering wheel (if equipped) Low Washer Fluid (if equipped)

OXM043114E OXM043098E OXM043118E

• The warning message illuminates • This warning message illuminates • This warning message illuminates
if you turn off the engine and then if you start the engine when the on the service reminder mode if
open the driver's door when the steering wheel is turned to more the washer fluid level in the reser-
sunroof is open. than 90 degrees to the left or right. voir is nearly empty.
• It means that you should turn the • It means that you should refill the
steering wheel and make the angle washer fluid.
of the steering wheel be less than
30 degrees.

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Features of your vehicle

Turn on "FUSE SWITCH"

(if equipped)

OXM043099E

• This warning message illuminates

if the fuse switch on the fuse box is
OFF.
• It means that you should turn the
fuse switch on.

For more details, refer to “Fuses” in

chapter 7.

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Features of your vehicle

TRIP COMPUTER
Overview
Description Trip Modes (Type A) Trip Modes (Type B)
The trip computer is a microcomput- Tripmeter A TRIP A
er-controlled driver information sys-
tem that displays information related • Tripmeter [A]
to driving. Tripmeter B • Average Vehicle Speed [A]
• Elapsed Time [A]
✽ NOTICE Distance To Empty*
Some driving information stored in
the trip computer (for example
Average Vehicle Speed) resets if the Average Fuel Economy* TRIP B
battery is disconnected. • Tripmeter [B]
Instant Fuel Economy* • Average Vehicle Speed [B]
• Elapsed Time [B]
Average Vehicle Speed*

FUEL ECONOMY
Elapsed Time*
* if equipped
• Distance To Empty
• Average Fuel Economy
To change the trip mode, press the
TRIP button . • Instant Fuel Economy

To change the trip mode, press the

MOVE button .

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Features of your vehicle

Trip A/B Tripmeter (1) ✽ NOTICE

■ Type A
• The tripmeter is the total driving dis- • The average vehicle speed is not dis-
tance since the last tripmeter reset. played if the driving distance is less
- Distance range: 0.0 ~ 9999.9 mi. than 0.03 miles (50 meters) or the
or km driving time is less than 10 seconds
• To reset the tripmeter, press the since the ignition switch or Engine
RESET button on the steering Start/Stop button is turned to ON.
wheel for more than 1 second • Even if the vehicle is not in motion,
when the tripmeter is displayed. the average vehicle speed keeps
going while the engine is running.

OXMA043323 Average Vehicle Speed (2) Elapsed Time (3)

■ Type B
• The average vehicle speed is cal- • The elapsed time is the total driv-
culated by the total driving dis- ing time since the last elapsed time
tance and driving time since the reset.
last average vehicle speed reset. - Time range (hh:mm): 00:00 ~ 99:59
- Speed range: 0 ~ 999 MPH or km/h • To reset the elapsed time, press
• To reset the average vehicle speed, the RESET button on the steer-
press the RESET button on the ing wheel for more than 1 second
steering wheel for more than 1 sec- when the elapsed time is dis-
ond when the average vehicle played.
OXM043096A speed is displayed.
✽ NOTICE
Even if the vehicle is not in motion,
the elapsed time keeps going while
the engine is running.

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Fuel Economy • If the estimated distance is below Average Fuel Economy (2)
Distance To Empty (1) 30 mi. (50 km), the trip computer will • The average fuel economy is calcu-
display “---” as distance to empty. lated by the total driving distance
■ Type A
and fuel consumption since the last
✽ NOTICE average fuel economy reset.
• If the vehicle is not on level ground - Fuel economy range: 0.0 ~ 99.9
or the battery power has been MPG or L/100km
interrupted, the distance to empty • The average fuel economy can be
function may not operate correctly. reset both manually and automati-
• The distance to empty may differ cally.
from the actual driving distance as
it is an estimate of the available Manual reset
OXMA043324 driving distance.
■ Type B
• The trip computer may not register To clear the average fuel economy
additional fuel if less than 6 liters manually, press the RESET button
(1.6 gallons) of fuel are added to the on the steering wheel for more than 1
vehicle. second when the average fuel econo-
• The fuel economy and distance to my is displayed.
empty may vary significantly based
on driving conditions, driving
habits, and condition of the vehicle.

OXMA043097
• The distance to empty is the esti-
mated distance the vehicle can be
driven with the remaining fuel.
- Distance range : 30 ~ 9999 mi or
50 ~ 9999 km.

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Features of your vehicle

Automatic reset Instant Fuel Economy (3)

To make the average fuel economy • This mode displays the instant fuel
be reset automatically whenever refu- economy during the last few sec-
eling, select the “Auto Reset” mode in onds when the vehicle speed is
User Setting menu of the LCD display more than 6.2 MPH (10 km/h).
(Refer to “LCD Display”). - Fuel economy range: 0 ~ 50 MPG
Under “Auto Reset” mode, the aver- or 0 ~ 30 L/100km
age fuel economy will be cleared to
zero (---) when the vehicle speed
exceeds 1 km/h after refueling more
than 1.6 gallons (6 liters).

✽ NOTICE
The average fuel economy is not dis-
played for more accurate calculation
if the vehicle does not drive more
than 10 seconds or 0.03 miles (50
meters) since the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop button is turned
to ON.

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Features of your vehicle

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning lights Air bag Warning Light Seat Belt Warning Light

✽ NOTICE - Warning lights

Make sure that all warning lights This warning light illuminates: This warning light informs the driver
are OFF after starting the engine. If • Once you set the ignition switch or that the seat belt is not fastened.
any light is still ON, this indicates a Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON For more details, refer to the “Seat
situation that needs attention. position. Belts” in chapter 3.
- It illuminates for approximately 6
seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
the SRS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Features of your vehicle

Parking Brake & Brake If the brake fluid level in the reservoir Dual-diagonal braking system
Fluid Warning Light is low: Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe diagonal braking systems. This
This warning light illuminates: location and stop your vehicle. means you still have braking on two
2. With the engine stopped, check the wheels even if one of the dual sys-
• Once you set the ignition switch or tems should fail.
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON brake fluid level immediately and add
position. fluid as required (For more details, With only one of the dual systems
refer to “Brake Fluid” in chapter 7). working, more than normal pedal
- It illuminates for approximately 3 travel and greater pedal pressure are
seconds Then check all brake components
for fluid leaks. If any leaks in the required to stop the vehicle.
- It remains on if the parking brake brake system is still found, the Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
is applied. warning light remains on, or the short a distance with only a portion
• When the parking brake is applied. brakes do not operate properly, do of the brake system working.
• When the brake fluid level in the not drive the vehicle. If the brakes fail while you are driv-
reservoir is low. In this case, have your vehicle ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
- If the warning light illuminates towed to an authorized Kia dealer al engine braking and stop the vehi-
with the parking brake released, it and inspected. cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low.

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Features of your vehicle

Anti-lock Brake System Electronic

WARNING - Parking Brake (ABS) Warning Light Brake force
& Brake Fluid Warning Light Distribution
Driving the vehicle with a warn- This warning light illuminates: (EBD) System
ing light ON is dangerous. If the Warning Light
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid • Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON These two warning lights illuminate at
Warning Light illuminates with the same time while driving:
the parking brake released, it position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 • When the ABS and regular brake
indicates that the brake fluid system may not work normally.
level is low. seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with In this case, have your vehicle
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia
inspected by an authorized Kia the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational without dealer.
dealer.
the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system). WARNING - Electronic
In this case, have your vehicle Brake force Distribution
inspected by an authorized Kia (EBD) System Warning Light
dealer. When both ABS and Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Lights are on, the brake system
will not work normally and you
may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during
sudden braking.
In this case, avoid high speed
driving and abrupt braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.

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Features of your vehicle

✽ NOTICE - Electronic Brake Electronic Power Malfunction Indicator

force Distribution Steering (EPS) Warning Lamp (MIL)
(EBD) System Light (if equipped)
Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on This warning light illuminates: This warning light illuminates:
or both ABS and Parking Brake & • Once you set the ignition switch or • Once you set the ignition switch or
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
the speedometer, odometer, or trip- position. position.
meter may not work. Also, the EPS
Warning Light may illuminate and - It remains on until the engine is - It remains on until the engine is
the steering effort may increase or started. started.
decrease. • When there is a malfunction with • When there is a malfunction with
In this case, have your vehicle inspect- the EPS. the emission control system.
ed by an authorized Kia dealer as In this case, have your vehicle In this case, have your vehicle
soon as possible. inspected by an authorized Kia inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer. dealer.

CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may
cause damage to the emission
control systems which could
effect drivability and/or fuel
economy.

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Features of your vehicle

Charging System If there is a malfunction with either

CAUTION - Gasoline Warning Light the alternator or electrical charging
Engine system:
If the Malfunction Indicator This warning light illuminates: 1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, poten- location and stop your vehicle.
tial catalytic converter damage • Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON 2. Turn the engine off and check the
is possible which could result in alternator drive belt for looseness
loss of engine power. position.
or breakage.
In this case, have your vehicle - It remains on until the engine is
started. If the belt is adjusted properly,
inspected by an authorized Kia there may be a problem in the
dealer as soon as possible. • When there is a malfunction with electrical charging system.
either the alternator or electrical
charging system. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

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Features of your vehicle

Engine Oil Pressure Low Fuel Level Warning

Warning Light CAUTION - Engine Oil Light
Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• If the engine does not stop
• Once you set the ignition switch or immediately after the Engine This warning light illuminates:
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON Oil Pressure Warning Light is When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
position. illuminated, severe damage
- It remains on until the engine is could result.
started. If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
• If the warning light stays on
• When the engine oil pressure is low. Add fuel as soon as possible.
while the engine is running, it
indicates that there may be
If the engine oil pressure is low:
serious engine damage or CAUTION - Low Fuel
malfunction. In this case, Level
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as Driving with the Low Fuel Level
location and stop your vehicle.
it is safe to do so. warning light on or with the fuel
2. Turn the engine off and check the level below “0 or E” can cause
2. Turn off the engine and
engine oil level (For more details, the engine to misfire and dam-
check the oil level. If the oil
refer to “Engine Oil” in section 7). If age the catalytic converter (if
level is low, fill the engine
the level is low, add oil as required. equipped).
oil to the proper level.
If the warning light remains on
3. Start the engine again. If the
after adding oil or if oil is not avail-
warning light stays on after
able, have your vehicle inspected
the engine is started, turn
by an authorized Kia dealer as
the engine off immediately.
soon as possible.
In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an author-
ized Kia dealer.

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Features of your vehicle

Low Tire Pressure This warning light remains on after

Warning Light blinking for approximately 60 seconds WARNING
or repeats blinking and off at the - Low tire pressure
intervals of approximately 3 seconds: • Significantly low tire pressure
This warning light illuminates:
• When there is a malfunction with makes the vehicle unstable
• Once you set the ignition switch or the TPMS. and can contribute to loss of
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON vehicle control and increased
position. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia braking distances.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 dealer as soon as possible. • Continued driving or low pres-
seconds and then goes off. sure tires will cause the tires to
For more details, refer to “Tire
• When one or more of your tires are Pressure Monitoring System overheat and fail.
significantly underinflated (The (TPMS)” in chapter 6.
location of the underinflated tires
are displayed on the LCD display).
WARNING - Safe Stopping
For more details, refer to “Tire
• The TPMS cannot alert you to
Pressure Monitoring System
severe and sudden tire damage
(TPMS)” in chapter 6.
caused by external factors.
• If you notice any vehicle insta-
bility, immediately take your
foot off the accelerator pedal,
apply the brakes gradually with
light force, and slowly move to
a safe position off the road.

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Features of your vehicle

Door Ajar Warning Light All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When a door is not closed securely. This warning light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
Tailgate Open Warning position.
Light - It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
This warning light illuminates: • When there is a malfunction with
When the tailgate is not closed the AWD system.
securely. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Indicator Lights Electronic Stability ECOMINDERtm indicator

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF (if equipped) ECO
Control (ESC) Indicator Indicator Light
Light
This indicator light illuminates: This indicator light illuminates: The ECOMINDERtm indicator is a
• Once you set the ignition switch or system that illuminates ECO when
• Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON the driver has reached optimum fuel
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position. efficiency.
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 • The ECOMINDERtm indicator will
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off. turn the ECO light green on the
seconds and then goes off.
• When you deactivate the ESC sys- instrument panel when you are
• When there is a malfunction with driving fuel efficiently in the ECO
the ESC system. tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
ton. ON mode.
In this case, have your vehicle If you don't want the indicator dis-
inspected by an authorized Kia played, you can turn the ECO ON
dealer. For more details, refer to “Electronic mode to OFF mode by pressing
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5. the TRIP button.
This indicator light blinks: For ECO ON/OFF Mode operation,
While the ESC is operating. please refer to the previous page.
• Fuel efficient driving can be influ-
enced by driving habits and road
For more details, refer to “Electronic conditions.
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
• The indicator will not display while in
P (Park), N (Neutral) or R (Reverse).

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Immobilizer Indicator Immobilizer Indicator This indicator light illuminates for 2

Light (Without Smart Key) Light (With Smart Key) seconds and goes off:
(if equipped) (if equipped) • When the vehicle can not detect
the smart key which is in the vehi-
This indicator light illuminates: This indicator light illuminates for up cle while the Engine Start/Stop
to 30 seconds: Button is ON.
• When the vehicle detects the
immobilizer in your key properly • When the vehicle detects the In this case, have your vehicle
while the ignition switch is ON. smart key in the vehicle properly inspected by an authorized Kia
while the Engine Start/Stop Button dealer.
- At this time, you can start the
engine. is ACC or ON.
- The indicator light goes off after - At this time, you can start the This indicator light blinks:
starting the engine. engine. • When the battery of the smart key
- The indicator light goes off after is weak.
starting the engine. - At this time, you can not start the
This indicator light blinks:
engine. However, you can start
• When there is a malfunction with the engine if you press the Engine
the immobilizer system. This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds: Start/Stop Button with the smart
In this case, have your vehicle key. (For more details, refer to
inspected by an authorized Kia • When the smart key is not in the “Starting the Engine” in section 5).
dealer. vehicle.
• When there is a malfunction with
- At this time, you can not start the the immobilizer system.
engine.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Turn Signal Indicator High Beam Indicator Light ON Indicator Light

Light Light

This indicator light blinks: This indicator light illuminates: This indicator light illuminates:
• When you turn the turn signal light • When the headlights are on and in • When the tail lights or headlights
on. the high beam position are on.
• When the turn signal lever is pulled
If any of the following occurs, there into the Flash-to-Pass position. Front Fog Indicator
may be a malfunction with the turn Light (if equipped)
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer. This indicator light illuminates:
- The indicator light does not blink • When the front fog lights are on.
but illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more
rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi-
nate at all.

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) Washer Fluid Warning Cruise SET Indicator
LOCK Indicator Light Light (if equipped) Light (if equipped) SET
(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates: This warning light illuminates:

This indicator light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or • When the washer fluid level in the
reservoir is nearly empty. • When the cruise control speed is set.
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position. In this case, you should refill the
washer fluid. For more details, refer to “Cruise
- It illuminates for approximately 3
Control System” in chapter 5.
seconds and then goes off.
• When you select AWD Lock mode Cruise Indicator Light
by pressing the AWD LOCK button. (if equipped) CRUISE
- The AWD LOCK mode is to
increase the drive power when This indicator light illuminates:
driving on wet pavement, snow
covered roads and/or off-road. • When the cruise control system is
enabled.

CAUTION - AWD Lock For more details, refer to “Cruise

Mode Control System” in chapter 5.
Do not use AWD LOCK mode on
dry paved roads or highway, it
can cause noise, vibration or
damage of AWD related parts.

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Features of your vehicle

REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Operation of the rear parking
WARNING assist system
The rear parking assist system Operating condition
is a supplementary function
only. The operation of the rear
parking assist system can be
affected by several factors
(including environmental condi-
tions). It is the responsibility of
the driver to always check the
area behind the vehicle before
Sensors and while backing up.
OXM053105
The rear parking assist system
assists the driver during backward
movement of the vehicle by chiming if
OXM053032
any object is sensed within a distance
of 47 in. (120 cm) behind the vehicle. • This system will activate when the
This system is a supplemental system indicator on the rear parking assist
and it is not intended to nor does it OFF button is not illuminated. If
replace the need for extreme care and you desire to deactivate the rear
attention of the driver. The sensing parking assist system, press the
range and objects detectable by the rear parking assist OFF button
back sensors are limited. Whenever again. (The indicator on the button
backing-up, pay as much attention to will illuminate.) To turn the system
what is behind you as you would in a on, press the button again. (The
vehicle without a rear parking assist indicator on the button will go off.)
system. If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 3 mph (5 km/h), the system
may not be activated correctly.

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• The sensing distance while the Types of warning sound Non-operational conditions of
rear parking assist system is in • When an object is 47 in. to 24 in. rear parking assist system
operation is approximately 47 in. (120 cm to 61 cm) from the rear The rear parking assist system
(120 cm). bumper: Buzzer beeps intermit- may not operate properly when:
• When more than two objects are tently.
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It
sensed at the same time, the clos- • When an object is 24 in. to 12 in. will operate normally when the
est one will be recognized first. (60 cm to 31 cm) from the rear moisture has been cleared.)
bumper: Buzzer beeps more fre-
2. The sensor is covered with foreign
quently.
matter, such as snow or water, or
• When an object is within 12 in. (30 the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
cm) of the rear bumper: operate normally when the materi-
Buzzer sounds continuously. al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces
(unpaved roads, gravel, bumps,
gradient).
4. Objects generating excessive
noise (vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes)
are within range of the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are within range of the
sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towing

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The detecting range may decrease Rear parking assist system

when: precautions WARNING
1. The sensor is stained with foreign • The rear parking assist system Pay close attention when the
matter such as snow or water. may not sound consistently vehicle is driven close to
(The sensing range will return to depending on the speed and objects on the road, particularly
normal when removed.) shapes of the objects detected. pedestrians, and especially
2. Outside air temperature is children. Be aware that some
• The rear parking assist system objects may not be detected by
extremely hot or cold. may malfunction if the vehicle the sensors, due to the object’s
bumper height or sensor installa- distance, size or material, all of
The following objects may not be tion has been modified or dam- which can limit the effective-
recognized by the sensor: aged. Any non-factory installed ness of the sensor. Always per-
1. Sharp or slim objects such as equipment or accessories may form a visual inspection to
ropes, chains or small poles. also interfere with the sensor per- make sure the vehicle is clear of
formance. all obstructions before moving
2. Objects which tend to absorb the
sensor frequency such as clothes, • The sensor may not recognize the vehicle in any direction.
spongy material or snow. objects less than 15 in. (40 cm)
from the sensor, or it may sense an
3. Undetectable objects smaller than incorrect distance. Use caution.
40 in. (1 m) in height and narrower
than 6 in. (14 cm) in diameter. • When the sensor is frozen or
SOILED with snow, dirt, or water,
the sensor may be inoperative until
the MATERIAL IS removed using a
soft cloth.
• Do not push, scratch or strike the
sensor. Sensor damage could
occur.

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✽ NOTICE Self-diagnosis
This system can only sense objects If you don’t hear an audible warning
within the range and location of the sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
sensors. It cannot detect objects in mittently when shifting the gear to
other areas where sensors are not the R (Reverse) position, this may
installed. Also, small or slim objects, indicate a malfunction in the rear
such as poles or objects located parking assist system. If this occurs,
between sensors may not be detected have your vehicle checked by an
by the sensors. authorized Kia dealer as soon as
Always visually check behind the possible.
vehicle when backing up.
Be sure to inform any drivers of the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with WARNING
the system regarding the systems Your new vehicle warranty does
capabilities and limitations. not cover any accidents or dam-
age to the vehicle or injuries to
its occupants due to a rear
parking assist system malfunc-
tion. Always drive safely and
cautiously.

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REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)

This system is a supplemental sys-
tem that shows behind the vehicle WARNING
through the rearview display mirror • This system is a supplemen-
Rear view display while backing up unless equipped tary function only. It is the
with a navigation system, then will responsibility of the driver to
display on the screen. always check the inside/out-
The rearview camera may be turned side rearview mirrors and the
off by pressing the ON/OFF button area behind the vehicle before
when the rearview camera is activated. and while backing up because
To turn the camera on again, press there is a dead zone that can't
OXM053120
the ON/OFF button again when the be seen by the camera.
ignition switch is on and the shift • Always keep the camera lens
lever in R (Reverse). Also, the cam- clean. If lens is covered with
era will turn on automatically when- foreign matter, the camera
ever the ignition switch is turned off may not operate normally.
and on again.

OXM053121
The rearview camera will activate
with the ignition switch ON and the
shift lever in the R (Reverse) position.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

■ Type A The hazard warning lights are turned
on by pushing in the hazard switch.
Both turn signal lights will blink. The
hazard warning lights will operate
even though the key is not in the igni-
tion switch.
To turn the hazard warning lights off,
push the switch again.

OXM063001
■ Type B

OXM063002
The hazard warning flasher should be
used whenever you find it necessary
to stop the vehicle in a hazardous
location. When you must make such
an emergency stop, always pull off
the road as far as possible.

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LIGHTING
Battery saver function Headlight escort function Headlight welcome function
• The purpose of this feature is to (if equipped) (if equipped)
prevent the battery from being dis- If you turn the ignition switch to the When the headlight (light switch in
charged if the lights are left in the ACC or OFF position with the head- the headlight or AUTO position) is on
ON position. The system automati- lights ON, the headlights remain on and all doors (and tailgate) are
cally shuts off the parking lights 30 for about 30 minutes. However, if the locked and closed, the position light
seconds after the ignition key is driver's door is opened and closed, and headlight will come on for 15
removed and the driver’s door is the headlights are turned off after 15 seconds if any of the below is per-
opened and closed. seconds. formed.
• With this feature, the parking lights The headlights can be turned off by • Without smart key system
will turn off automatically if the driver pressing the lock button on the trans- - When the door unlock button is
parks on the side of the road at night mitter (or smart key) twice or turning pressed on the transmitter.
and opens the driver’s side door. the light switch to the OFF position.
• With the smart key system
If necessary, to keep the parking
lights on when the ignition key is CAUTION - When the door unlock button is
removed, perform the following: pressed on the smart key.
If the driver gets out of the vehi-
1) Open the driver-side door. cle through other doors (except
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and driver’s door), the battery saver At this time, if you press the door lock
ON again using the light switch function does not operate and button, the position light and head-
on the steering column. the headlight escort function light will turn off immediately.
does not turn off automatically.
Therefore, It causes the battery
to be discharged. In this case,
make sure to turn off the lamp
before getting out of the vehicle.

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Daytime running light Lighting control Position & Tail light ( )

(if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especially
helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn OFF when:
• The headlights are ON.
• Engine stops.
• The parking brake is applied. OXM049110 OBK049046N

The light switch has a Headlight and When the light switch is in the park-
a Parking light position. ing light position (1st position), the
To operate the lights, turn the knob at tail, license and instrument panel
the end of the control lever to one of lights will turn ON.
the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Position & Tail light
(3) Headlight position
(4) Auto light position (if equipped)

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Headlight position ( ) Auto light position (if equipped)

CAUTION
• Never place anything over the
sensor (1) located on the
instrument panel. This will
ensure better auto-light system
control.
• Don’t clean the sensor using a
window cleaner. The cleaner
may leave a light film which
could interfere with sensor
operation.
OBK049047N OXM049128 • If your vehicle has window tint
or other types of metallic coat-
When the light switch is in the head- When the light switch is in the AUTO ing on the front windshield,
light position (2nd position), the light position, the taillights and head- the Auto light system may not
head, tail, license and instrument lights will turn ON or OFF automati- work properly.
panel lights will turn ON. cally depending on the amount of
light outside the vehicle.
✽ NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.

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High beam operation

WARNING
Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles. Using
high beam could obstruct the
other driver’s vision.

OBK049049N

OBK049050N To flash the headlights, pull the lever

towards you. It will return to the nor-
To turn on the high beam headlights, mal (low beam) position when
push the lever away from you. Pull it released. The headlight switch does
back for low beams. not need to be on to use this flashing
The high beam indicator will light feature.
when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a prolonged time while the
engine is not running.

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Turn signals and lane change To signal a lane change, move the Front fog light (if equipped)
signals turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). The lever will return to
the OFF position when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of
the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out and will require replacement.

One-touch lane change function

(if equipped)
To activate the one-touch lane
change function, move the turn sig- OBK049052L
OBK049051N nal lever slightly for less than 0.7 Fog lights are used to provide
The ignition switch must be on for the second and then release it. The lane improved visibility when visibility is
turn signals to function. To turn on change signals will blink 3 times. poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. The
the turn signals, move the lever up or fog lights will turn on when the fog light
down (A). The green arrow indicators ✽ NOTICE switch (1) is turned to the on position
on the instrument panel indicate If an indicator flash is abnormally after the headlight is turned on.
which turn signal is operating. They quick or slow, a bulb may be burned To turn off the fog lights, turn the fog
will self-cancel after a turn is com- out or have a poor electrical connec- light switch (1) to the OFF position.
pleted. If the indicator continues to tion in the circuit.
flash after a turn, manually return the
lever to the OFF position. CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehi-
cle electrical power. Only use the
fog lights when visibility is poor.

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WIPERS AND WASHERS

Windshield wiper/washer Rear window wiper/washer A : Wiper speed control (front)
· MIST/ – Single wipe
■ Type A ■ Type A
· OFF / O – Off
· INT / --- – Intermittent wipe
AUTO* – Auto control wipe
· LO / 1 – Low wiper speed
· HI / 2 – High wiper speed

B : Intermittent control wipe time

adjustment

C : Wash with brief wipes (front)*

■ Type B ■ Type B

D : Rear wiper/washer control*

· ON / – Continuous wipe
· INT / --- – Intermittent wipe*
· OFF / O – Off

E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)*

* if equipped

OXM049231L/OXM049230L/OAM049048N/OAM049048L

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Windshield wipers Auto control (if equipped) To vary the speed setting, turn the
Operates as follows when the igni- speed control knob (1).
■ Type A
tion switch is turned ON. If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
MIST/ : For a single wiping cycle, mode when the ignition switch is ON,
move the lever to this the wiper will operate once to per-
(MIST/ ) position and form a self-check of the system. Set
release it. The wipers will
■ Type B the wiper to OFF (O) position when
operate continuously if the wiper is not in use.
the lever is held in this
position. CAUTION
OFF / O : Wiper is not in operation Rain sensor When the ignition switch is ON
INT / --- : Wiper operates intermit- and the windshield wiper switch
tently at the same wiping OXM049123L is placed in the AUTO mode, use
intervals. Use this mode in The rain sensor located on the upper caution in the following situa-
light rain or mist. To vary end of the windshield glass senses tions to avoid any injury to the
the speed setting, turn the the amount of rainfall and controls hands or other parts of the
speed control knob. the wiping cycle for the proper inter- body:
LO / 1 : Normal wiper speed val. The more it rains, the faster the • Do not touch the upper end of
wiper operates. When the rain stops, the windshield glass facing
HI / 2 : Fast wiper speed the wipers stop. the rain sensor.
• Do not wipe the upper end of
✽ NOTICE the windshield glass with a
If there is heavy accumulation of damp or wet cloth.
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost • Do not put pressure on the
the windshield for about 10 minutes, windshield glass.
or until the snow and/or ice is
removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation.

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Front windshield washers If the washer does not work, check

CAUTION the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
■ Type A
When washing the vehicle, set is not sufficient, you will need to add
the wiper switch in the OFF (O) appropriate non-abrasive windshield
position to stop the auto wiper washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
operation. The reservoir filler neck is located in
The wiper may operate and be the front of the engine compartment
damaged if the switch is set in on the passenger side.
the AUTO mode while washing
the vehicle. CAUTION
OAM049102N
Do not remove the sensor cover ■ Type B To prevent possible damage to
located on the upper end of the the washer pump, do not oper-
passenger side windshield ate the washer when the fluid
glass. Damage to system parts reservoir is empty.
could occur and may not be cov-
ered by your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in
winter, set the wiper switch in
the OFF (O) position. Otherwise,
wipers may operate and ice may OXM049048E
damage the windshield wiper In the OFF position, pull the lever
blades. Always remove all snow gently toward you to spray washer
and ice and defrost the wind- fluid on the windshield and to run the
shield properly prior to operat- wipers 1-3 cycles.
ing the windshield wipers.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.

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Rear window wiper and washer ■ Type A

WARNING switch
Do not use the washer in freez- ■ Type A
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.
OXM049125
■ Type B

CAUTION OXM049126
• To prevent possible damage ■ Type B
to the wipers or windshield,
do not operate the wipers
when the windshield is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or OXM049125L
other solvents on or near them. Push the lever away from you to
• To prevent damage to the OXM049235L
spray rear washer fluid and to run the
wiper arms and other compo- rear wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray
nents, do not attempt to move The rear window wiper and washer and wiper operation will continue
the wipers manually. switch is located at the end of the until you release the lever
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to the desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer.
ON / : Continuous wipe
INT / --- : Intermittent wipe
OFF / O : OFF

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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Room lamp • ON : The light stays on at all times.
CAUTION • DOOR : The light comes on when
■ Type A
Do not use the interior lights for any door (or tailgate) is
extended periods when the opened regardless of the
engine is not running. ignition switch position.
It may cause battery discharge. When doors are unlocked
by the transmitter (or
smart key) or the key is
removed from the ignition
WARNING switch, the light comes on
Do not use the interior lights for approximately 30 sec-
when driving in the dark. OXM049225 onds as long as any door
Accidents could happen because ■ Type B is not opened. The light
the view may be obscured by goes out gradually after
interior lights. approximately 30 seconds
if the door is closed.
Automatic turn off function However, if the ignition
(if equipped) switch is ON or all doors
are locked, the light will
The interior lights automatically turn turn off immediately. If a
off approximately 20 minutes after door is opened with the
the ignition switch is turned off, if the ignition switch in the ACC
lights are in the ON position. OXM043014 or LOCK position, the light
If your vehicle is equipped with the stays on for about 20 min-
theft alarm system, the interior lights The light will turn on and off as below utes. However, if a door is
automatically turn off approximately if the switch is pressed. The light will opened with the ignition
3 seconds after the system in armed turn off if the button is pressed again. switch in the ON position,
stage. the light stays on continu-
ously.

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Map lamp • DOOR (3) : ✽ NOTICE

- The map lamp and room lamp • The DOOR mode and ROOM
comes on when a door is opened. mode can not be selected at the
The lamps go out after approxi- same time.
mately 30 seconds. • When the lamp is turned on by
- The map lamp and room lamp pressing the lens (1), the lamp does
comes on for approximately 30 not turn off even if the DOOR
seconds when doors are unlocked mode or ROOM mode is not
with a transmitter or smart key as selected (not pressed).
long as the doors are not opened.
- The map lamp and room lamp will
stay on for approximately 20 min-
OXM043013 utes if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
Press the lens (1) to turn the map LOCK/OFF position.
lamp on or off
- The map lamp and room lamp will
• ROOM (2) : stay on continuously if the door is
- The map lamp and room lamp opened with the ignition switch in
stays on at all times. the ON position.
- To turn off the ROOM mode, - The map lamp and room lamp will
press the ROOM button (2) once go out immediately if the ignition
again (not pressed.) switch is changed to the ON posi-
tion or all doors are locked.
- To turn off the DOOR mode,
press the DOOR button (3) once
again (not pressed).

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Luggage lamp (if equipped) Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)

OXM049136 OXM049133

• DOOR : The light comes on when • : The lamp will turn on if this
the tailgate is opened. button is pressed.
• OFF : The light stays off at all times. • : The lamp will turn off if this
• ON : The light stays on at all times. button is pressed.

✽ NOTICE
Turn off the lamp before returning
the sunvisor to its original position.

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DEFROSTER
Rear window defroster To activate the rear window
CAUTION defroster, press the rear window
■ Type A
To prevent damage to the con- defroster button located in the center
ductors bonded to the inside facia switch panel. The indicator on
surface of the rear window, the rear window defroster button illu-
never use sharp instruments or minates when the defroster is ON.
window cleaners containing If there is heavy accumulation of
abrasives to clean the window. snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
✽ NOTICE The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
If you want to defrost and defog the OXM043200 minutes or when the ignition switch is
front windshield, refer to ■ Type B turned off. To turn off the defroster,
“Windshield defrosting and defog- press the rear window defroster button
ging” in this section. again.

Outside rearview mirror defroster

(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time you
OXM043050 turn on the rear window defroster.

The defroster heats the window to

Wiper deicer (if equipped)
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the rear window, while the engine is If your vehicle is equipped with the
running. wiper deicer, it will operate at the
same time you turn on the rear win-
dow defroster.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

■ Front climate control (Type A) ■ Front climate control (Type B)

1. Fan speed control knob

2. Mode selection knob

3. Temperature control knob

4. Air conditioning button

5. Air intake control button

6. 3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF

■ 3rd row air conditioning control (for Type A)

button* (controlled from the front)

7. 3rd row air conditioning fan speed

control switch*

* if equipped

OXM043201/OXMA043201/OXM049141

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Heating and air conditioning

1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired posi-
tion.
For improving the effectiveness of
heating and cooling;
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position (if
equipped).
5. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn
the air conditioning system (if OXM043052
equipped) on.
❈ 2nd and 3rd row outlet vents (E, F, G, H) (G, H : if equipped)
• The air flow of the 2nd and 3rd row outlet vents is controlled by the front climate
control system and delivered through the inside air duct of the floor (E, F, H).
• The air flow of the 2nd and 3rd row outlet vents (E, F, H) may be weaker
than the instrument panel vents due to the long air duct.
• Close the air vents (F) in cold weather. The air flow of the 2nd and 3rd row
outlet vents may cool a little during heating operation. (Use the 2nd and 3rd
row outlet vents (F, G) during cooling operation.)

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Features of your vehicle

Mode selection Floor/Defrost-Level

Face-Level (B, D, F) (A, C, D, E, H)

Air flow is directed toward the upper Most of the air flow is directed to the
body and face. Additionally, each floor and the windshield with a small
outlet can be controlled to direct the amount directed to the side window
air discharged from the outlet. defrosters.

Bi-Level (B, D, E, C, F, H) Defrost-Level (A, D)

OXM043203 Air flow is directed towards the face Most of the air flow is directed to the
The mode selection knob controls and the floor. windshield with a small amount of air
the direction of the air flow through directed to the side window defrosters.
the ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dash- Floor-Level (C, E,H, A, D)
board outlets, or windshield. Six
symbols are used to represent MAX
A/C, Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor- Most of the air flow is directed to the
Defrost and Defrost air position. floor, with a small amount of the air
The MAX A/C mode is used to cool being directed to the windshield and
the inside of the vehicle faster. side window defrosters.

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Temperature control Air intake control

■ Type A

■ Type B

OXM043061
Instrument panel vents OXM043205 OXMA043206
The outlet vents can be opened or The temperature control knob allows The air intake control is used to
closed separately using the thumb- you to control the temperature of the select the outside (fresh) air position
wheel (if equipped). air flowing from the ventilation system. or recirculated air position.
Also, you can adjust the direction of To change the air temperature in the To change the air intake control posi-
air delivery from these vents using passenger compartment, turn the tion, press the control button.
the vent control lever as shown. knob to the right position for warm and
hot air or left position for cooler air.

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Features of your vehicle

Recirculated air position ✽ NOTICE

With the recirculated air Prolonged operation of the heater in WARNING
position selected, air the recirculated air position (with- • Continue using the climate
from the passenger out air conditioning selected) may control system in the recircu-
compartment will be cause fogging of the windshield and lated air position may allow
drawn through the heat- side windows and the air within the humidity to increase inside
ing system and heated passenger compartment may the vehicle which may fog the
or cooled according to become stale. glass and obscure visibility.
the function selected. In addition, prolonged use of the air • Do not sleep in a vehicle with
conditioning with the recirculated the air conditioning or heating
Outside (fresh) air position air position selected will result in system on. It may cause seri-
■ Type A
excessively dry air in the passenger ous harm or death due to a
With the outside (fresh) compartment. drop in the oxygen level
air position selected, air and/or body temperature.
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or • Continue using the climate
■ Type B cooled according to the control system in the recircu-
function selected. lated air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.

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Features of your vehicle

Fan speed control Air conditioning 3rd row air conditioning

(if equipped)

OXM043207 OXM043217
The ignition switch must be in the ON Press the A/C button to turn the air OXM043068
position for fan operation. conditioning system on (indicator To turn on the 3 row air conditioning
rd

The fan speed control knob allows light will illuminate). Press the button control system
you to control the fan speed of the air again to turn the air conditioning sys-
1. Press the 3rd row air conditioning
flowing from the ventilation system. tem off.
ON/OFF button (indicator light on
To change the fan speed, turn the the ON/OFF button will illuminate)
knob to the right for higher speed or located on the front climate control
left for lower speed. panel and set the fan speed to the
Setting the fan speed control knob to desired speed with the 3rd row fan
the “0” position turns off the fan. speed switch.

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2. To turn off the 3rd row air condi- System operation Operation Tips
tioning control system, press the Ventilation • To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF from entering the vehicle through
button once more located on the 1. Set the mode to the position.
the ventilation system, temporarily
front climate control panel or set 2. Set the air intake control to the set the air intake control to the
the fan speed to the "OFF" position outside (fresh) air position. recirculated air position. Be sure to
with the 3rd row fan speed switch. 3. Set the temperature control to the return the control to the fresh air
desired position. position when the irritation has
4. Set the fan speed control to the passed to keep fresh air in the
desired speed. vehicle. This will help keep the driv-
er alert and comfortable.
• Air for the heating/cooling system
Heating is drawn in through the grilles just
1. Set the mode to the position. ahead of the windshield. Care
2. Set the air intake control to the should be taken that these are not
outside (fresh) air position. blocked by leaves, snow, ice or
3. Set the temperature control to the other obstructions.
desired position. • To prevent interior fog on the wind-
4. Set the fan speed control to the shield, set the air intake control to
desired speed. the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, air conditioning system, and adjust
turn the air conditioning system (if the temperature control to desired
equipped) on. temperature.
• If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode to the or position.

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Air conditioning (Continued)

Air conditioning system operation tips
Kia Air Conditioning Systems are • If the vehicle has been parked in
• The air conditioning evaporator
filled with refrigerant*. direct sunlight during hot weather,
(cooling coil) shall never be
1. Start the engine. Push the air con- open the windows for a short time
repaired or replaced with one
ditioning button. to let the hot air inside the vehicle
removed from a used or sal-
escape.
2. Set the mode to the position. vaged vehicle and new replace-
ment MAC evaporators shall be • To help reduce moisture inside of
3. Set the air intake control to the the windows on rainy or humid
outside air or recirculated air posi- certified (and labeled) as meet-
ing SAE Standard J2842. days, decrease the humidity inside
tion. the vehicle by operating the air
4. Adjust the fan speed control and conditioning system.
temperature control to maintain ✽ NOTICE • During air conditioning system
maximum comfort. • When using the air conditioning sys- operation, you may occasionally
tem, monitor the temperature gauge notice a slight change in engine
closely while driving up hills or in speed as the air conditioning com-
CAUTION heavy traffic when outside tempera- pressor cycles. This is a normal
• The refrigerant system should tures are high. Air conditioning sys- system operation characteristic.
only be serviced by trained tem operation may cause engine
and certified technicians to overheating. Continue to use the • Use the air conditioning system
insure proper and safe opera- blower fan but turn the air condi- every month only for a few minutes
tion. tioning system off if the temperature to ensure maximum system per-
gauge indicates engine overheating. formance.
• The refrigerant system should
be serviced in a well-ventilat- • When opening the windows in
ed place. humid weather air conditioning
(Continued) may create water droplets inside
the vehicle. Since excessive water
droplets may cause damage to
electrical equipment, air condi-
tioning should only be used with
the windows closed.

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• When using the air conditioning Climate control air filter ✽ NOTICE
system, you may notice clear water (if equipped) • Replace the filter according to the
dripping (or even puddling) on the Maintenance Schedule.
ground under the passenger side If the vehicle is being driven in
of the vehicle. This is a normal sys- Outside air
severe conditions such as dusty or
tem operation characteristic. rough roads, more frequent cli-
Recirculated
• Operating the air conditioning sys- air mate control air filter inspections
tem in the recirculated air position and changes are required.
provides maximum cooling, how- • When the air flow rate suddenly
ever, continual operation in this decreases, we recommend that the
mode may cause the air inside the system should be checked at an
vehicle to become stale. Blower authorized Kia dealer.
• During cooling operation, you may Climate control Heater core
Evaporator
occasionally notice a misty air flow air filter core
1LDA5047
because of rapid cooling and
humid air intake. This is a normal The climate control air filter installed
system operation characteristic. behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the
vehicle from the outside through the
heating and air conditioning system.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the filter over a period of time, the
air flow from the air vents may
decrease, resulting in moisture accu-
mulation on the inside of the wind-
shield even when the outside (fresh)
air position is selected. If this hap-
pens, we recommend that the cli-
mate control air filter be replaced by
an authorized Kia dealer.

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Air Conditioning refrigerant Each symbols and specification on Checking the amount of air
label air conditioning refrigerant label conditioner refrigerant and
means as below ; compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
1. Classification of refrigerant low, the performance of the air con-
2. Amount of refrigerant ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative influence on the air
3. Classification of Compressor lubri-
conditioning system.
cant
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
You can find out which air condition- an authorized Kia dealer.
ing refrigerant is applied your vehicle
at the label inside of the engine room.
Refer to section 8 for more detail
WARNING
OXM063009
location of air conditioning refrigerant Because the refriger-
❈ The actual Air Conditioning refrigerant label. ant is at very high
label in the vehicle may differ from the pressure, the air con-
illustration. ditioning system
should only be serv-
iced by trained and certified
technicians. It is important that
the correct type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used, oth-
erwise damage to the vehicle
and personal injury may occur.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

■ Front climate control (Type A) ■ Front climate control (Type B)

1. A/C display
2. Driver's temperature control knob
3. AUTO (automatic control) button
4. Front blower OFF button
5. Front fan speed control switch
6. Mode selection button
7. Dual temperature control selection button
8. Passenger's temperature control knob
9. Air conditioning button*
10. 3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF button*
(controlled from the front)

■ 3rd row air conditioning control (for Type A) 11. Air intake control button* or recirculat-
ed air position button*
12. Front windshield defroster button
13. 3rd row air conditioning fan speed
control switch*
* if equipped

OXM043208/OXM043209/OXM049141

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■ Type C

1. Driver's temperature control knob

2. AUTO (automatic control) button
3. Front blower OFF button
4. Front fan speed control switch
5. Mode selection button
■ Type D
6. Dual temperature control selection button
7. Passenger's temperature control knob
8. Air conditioning button*
9. 3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF button*
(controlled from the front)
10. Air intake control button* or
recirculated air position button*
11. Front windshield defroster button
■ 3rd row air conditioning control (for Type C) 12. Climate control display
13. 3rd row air conditioning fan speed control
switch*
* if equipped

OXM043064/OXM043063/OXM049141

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Automatic heating and air con- ■ Driver’s side ■ Passenger’s side ✽ NOTICE
ditioning • To turn the automatic operation
off, select any button or switch of
the following:
- Mode selection button
- Air conditioning button
- Front windshield defroster button
- Air intake control button
- Fan speed control switch
The selected function will be con-
trolled manually while other func-
OXM043210/OXM043211 tions operate automatically.
2. Turn the temperature control knob • For your convenience and to
to the desired temperature. improve the effectiveness of the
OXM043056
climate control, use the AUTO
1. Press the AUTO button. The button and set the temperature to
modes, fan speeds, air intake and 73°F (23°C).
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by setting the tem-
perature.

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Manual heating and air condi- Mode selection

tioning
The heating and cooling system can
be controlled manually by pressing
buttons or turning knob(s) other than
the AUTO button. In this case, the
system works sequentially according
to the order of buttons or knob(s)
selected.
1. Start the engine.
OXM043058 2. Set the mode to the desired posi-
tion.
✽ NOTICE OXM043059
For improving the effectiveness of
Never place anything over the sen- heating and cooling; The mode selection button controls
sor located on the instrument panel the direction of the air flow through
to ensure better control of the heat- - Heating:
the ventilation system.
ing and cooling system. - Cooling:
The air flow outlet port is converted
3. Set the temperature control to the as follows:
desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn Refer to the illustration in the
the air conditioning system on. “Manual climate control system”.
Press the AUTO button in order to
convert to full automatic control of
the system.

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Face-Level Floor-Level

Air flow is directed toward the upper Most of the air flow is directed to the
body and face. Additionally, each floor, with a small amount of the air
outlet can be controlled to direct the being directed to the windshield and
air discharged from the outlet. side window defrosters.

Bi-Level Floor/Defrost-Level
OXM043060
Defrost-Level
Air flow is directed towards the face Most of the air flow is directed to the
and the floor. floor and the windshield with a small Most of the air flow is directed to the
amount directed to the side window windshield with a small amount of air
defrosters. directed to the side window defrosters.

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Temperature control
■ Driver’s side ■ Passenger’s side

OXM043061 OXM043129
Instrument panel vents OXM043210/OXM043211 Adjusting the driver and passenger
The outlet vents can be opened or side temperature individually
The temperature will increase to the
closed separately using the thumb- maximum (HI) by turning the knob to 1. Press the DUAL button to operate
wheel (if equipped). the extreme right. the driver and passenger side
Also, you can adjust the direction of temperature individually. Also, if
The temperature will decrease to the the passenger side temperature
air delivery from these vents using minimum (Lo) by turning the knob to
the vent control lever as shown. control knob is operated, it will
the extreme left. automatically change to the DUAL
When turning the knob, the tempera- mode as well.
ture will increase or decrease by 2. Operate the left temperature con-
1°F/0.5°C. When set to the lowest trol to adjust the driver side tem-
temperature setting, the air condi- perature. Operate the right tem-
tioning will operate continuously. perature control to adjust the pas-
senger side temperature.

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When the driver side temperature is Adjusting the driver and passenger Outside thermometer
set to the highest (HI) or lowest (Lo) side temperature equally
■ Type A ■ Type B
temperature setting, the DUAL mode 1. Press the DUAL button again to
is deactivated for maximum heating deactivate DUAL mode. The pas-
or cooling. senger side temperature will be
set to the same temperature as
the driver side.
2. Operate the driver side tempera-
ture control switch. The driver and
passenger side temperature will
be adjusted equally.

Temperature conversion OXMA043127/OXM043126A

You can switch the temperature The current outside temperature is

mode from Centigrade to Fahrenheit displayed in 1°F (1°C) increments.
as follows: The temperature range is between -
While pressing the OFF button, 40°F ~ 140°F (-40°C ~ 60°C).
press the AUTO button for 3 seconds • The outside temperature on the
or more. display may not change immedi-
The display will change from ately like a general thermometer to
Centigrade to Fahrenheit, or from prevent the driver from being inat-
Fahrenheit to Centigrade. tentive.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the temperature mode
display will reset to Fahrenheit.

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Air intake control Recirculated air position ✽ NOTICE

■ Type A
With the recirculated air Prolonged operation of the heater in
position selected, air the recirculated air position (with-
from the passenger out air conditioning selected) may
compartment will be cause fogging of the windshield and
drawn through the heat- side windows and the air within the
ing system and heated passenger compartment may
■ Type B or cooled according to become stale.
the function selected. In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated
Outside (fresh) air position air position selected will result in
OXM043212 excessively dry air in the passenger
■ Type C
■ Type A, C With the outside (fresh) compartment.
air position selected, air
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
■ Type B, D
cooled according to the
OXM043055 function selected.
■ Type D

OXM043054

This is used to select the outside

(fresh) air position or recirculated air
position.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, push the control button.

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Fan speed control Air conditioning

WARNING ■ Type A, B
• Continue using the climate
control system in the recircu-
lated air position may allow
humidity to increase inside
the vehicle which may fog the
glass and obscure visibility.
• Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
system on. It may cause seri- OXM043213
ous harm or death due to a ■ Type C, D
drop in the oxygen level OXM043065
and/or body temperature.
The fan speed can be set to the
• Continuous use of the climate
desired speed by operating the fan
control system in the recircu-
speed control switch.
lated air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, To change the fan speed, press ( )
and loss of vehicle control. the switch for higher speed, or push
Set the air intake control to ( ) the switch for lower speed. To
the outside (fresh) air position turn the fan speed control off, press OXM043066
as much as possible while the front blower OFF button.
Press the A/C button to turn the air
driving.
conditioning system on (indicator
light will illuminate).
Press the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.

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OFF mode Climate information screen selec- 3rd row air conditioning
tion (for Type C, D) (if equipped)

OXM043067
Press the front blower OFF button to OXM043079 OXM043068
turn off the front air climate control To turn on the 3rd row air condition-
Press the climate information screen
system. However, you can still oper- ing control system
selection button to display climate
ate the mode and air intake buttons
information on the screen. 1. Press the 3rd row air conditioning
as long as the ignition switch is in the
ON/OFF button (indicator light on
ON position.
the ON/OFF button will illuminate)
located on the front climate control
panel and set the fan speed to the
desired speed with the 3rd row fan
speed switch located in the rear of
the vehicle.

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2. To turn off the 3rd row air condi-

tioning control system, press the
3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF
button once more located on the
front climate control panel or set
the fan speed to the “OFF” position
with the 3rd row fan speed switch.

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

• For maximum defrosting, set the Manual climate control system
WARNING - Windshield temperature control to the extreme To defog inside windshield
heating right/hot position and the fan speed
Do not use the or posi- control to the highest speed.
tion during cooling operation in • If warm air to the floor is desired
extremely humid weather. The while defrosting or defogging, set
difference between the temper- the mode to the floor-defrost posi-
ature of the outside air and the tion.
windshield could cause the • Before driving, clear all snow and
outer surface of the windshield ice from the windshield, rear win-
to fog up, causing loss of visi- dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
bility. In this case, set the mode all side windows.
selection to the position
• Clear all snow and ice from the
and fan speed control to the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to OXM043069
lower speed.
improve heater and defroster effi-
ciency and to reduce the probabili- 1. Set the fan speed to the desired
ty of fogging up the inside of the position.
windshield. 2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air con-
ditioning will be selected automat-
ically.
If the air conditioning and/or outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.

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To defrost outside windshield Automatic climate control If the air conditioning and outside
system (fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, adjust the correspon-
To defog inside windshield ding button manually. If the posi-
tion is selected, lower fan speed is
adjusted to a higher fan speed.

OXM043070
1. Set the fan speed to the highest
position. OXM043073

2. Set the temperature to the 1. Set the fan speed to the desired
extreme hot position. position.
3. Select the position. 2. Select desired temperature.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air con- 3. Press the defroster button ( ).
ditioning will be selected automat-
4. The outside (fresh) air position will
ically.
be selected automatically and the
If the air conditioning is not selected air conditioning will turn on
automatically press the correspon- according to the detected ambient
ding button manually. temperature.

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To defrost outside windshield Defogging logic Manual climate control system

To reduce the possibility of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the
air intake or air conditioning is con-
trolled automatically according to
certain conditions such as or
position. To cancel or return to the
defogging logic, do the following.

OXM043074 OXM049169
1. Set the fan speed to the highest 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position. position.
2. Set the temperature to the 2. Turn the mode selection knob to
extreme hot (HI) position. the defrost position ( ).
3. Press the defroster button ( ). 3. Press the air intake control button
4. The outside (fresh) air position will at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
be selected automatically and the The indicator light in the air intake
air conditioning will turn on control button will blink 3 times with
according to the detected ambient 0.5 second of interval. It indicates that
temperature. the defogging logic is canceled or
returned to the programmed status.

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.

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Automatic climate control system If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.

OXMA043170
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Select the defroster position press-
ing the defroster button ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning
button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times with-
in 3 seconds.
The A/C display blinks 3 times with
0.5 second of interval. It indicates that
the defogging logic is canceled or
returned to the programmed status.

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STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
These compartments can be used to Center console storage Glove box
store small items. (if equipped)

CAUTION
• To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartment.
• Always keep the storage com-
partment covers closed while
driving. Do not attempt to
place so many items in the
storage compartment that the
storage compartment cover OXM049174L
cannot close securely. OXM049212
The glove box can be locked and
To open the center console storage, unlocked with a master key. (if
pull up the lever. equipped)
WARNING - Flammable To open the glove box, pull the han-
materials dle and the glove box will automati-
Do not store cigarette lighters, cally open. Close the glove box after
propane cylinders, or other use.
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.

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Sunglass holder
WARNING WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an • Do not keep objects except
accident or sudden stop, always sunglasses inside the sun-
keep the glove box door closed glass holder. Such objects can
while driving. be thrown from the holder in
the event of a sudden stop or
an accident, possibly injuring
the passengers in the vehicle.
WARNING
• Do not open the sunglass
Do not keep food in the glove
holder while the vehicle is
box for a long time.
moving. The rear view mirror
OXM043017
of the vehicle can be blocked
by an opened sunglass holder.
To open the sunglass holder, press • Do not put the glasses
the cover and the holder will slowly forcibly into a sunglass holder
open. Place your sunglasses with the to prevent breakage or defor-
lenses facing out. To close the sun- mation of the glasses. It may
glass holder, push it up. cause personal injury if you
try to open it forcibly when the
glasses are jammed in the
holder.

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Luggage box Grasp the handle on the edge of the

Small cover and lift it.
■ Type A
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods
or the vehicle, care should be
taken when carrying fragile or
bulky objects in the luggage box.

OXM049213
■ Type B (if equipped)

OXM049227L

You can place a first aid kit, a reflec-

tor triangle, tools, etc. in the box for
easy access.

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INTERIOR FEATURES
Cup holder ■ Front ■ Center
Type A

WARNING - Hot liquids

• Do not place uncovered cups
with hot liquid in the cup hold-
er while the vehicle is in
motion. If the hot liquid spills,
you may burn yourself. Such a
burn to the driver could lead to
loss of control of the vehicle. OXM049180 OXMA043215
Type B ■ Rear (if equipped)
• To reduce the risk of personal
injury in the event of sudden
stop or collision, do not place
uncovered or unsecured bot-
tles, glasses, cans, etc., in the
cup holder while the vehicle is
in motion.

WARNING OXM049240N OXM049214

Keep cans or bottles out of
direct sun light and do not put Cups or small beverage cans may be placed in the cup holders.
them in a vehicle that is heated
up. It may explode.

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Bottle holder Sunvisor The ticket holder (5) is provided for

holding a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)
*
* The actual sunvisor lamp in the
vehicle may differ from the illustra-
tion.

CAUTION - Vanity mirror

lamp
If you use the vanity mirror
lamp, turn off the lamp before
returning the sunvisor to its
OXM043016 OXM049183 original position, otherwise it
Bottles may be placed in the holder. Use the sunvisor to shield direct light could result in battery dis-
through the front or side windows. charge and possible sunvisor
damage.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
✽ NOTICE
To use the sunvisor for the side win-
Only bottles should be place in the dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
holder as it is written in the vehicle the bracket (1) and swing it to the WARNING
“BOTTLE ONLY”. side (2). For your safety, do not obstruct
Adjust the sunvisor extension for- your vision when using the sun-
ward or backward (3). visor
To use the vanity mirror, pull down
the visor and slide the mirror cover
(4).

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Power outlet The power outlet is designed to pro- (Continued)

vide power for mobile telephones or
■ Front • Some electronic devices can
other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The cause electronic interference
devices should draw less than 10 when plugged into a vehicle’s
amps with the engine running. power outlet. These devices
may cause excessive audio
static and malfunctions in
CAUTION other electronic systems or
• Use the power outlet only when devices used in your vehicle.
ODMECO2037 the engine is running and
■ Center remove the accessory plug
after use. Using the accessory WARNING
plug for prolonged periods of
time with the engine off could Do not put a finger or a foreign
cause the battery to discharge. element (pen, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch with a
• Only use 12V electric acces- wet hand. You may get an elec-
sories which are less than 10A tric shock.
in electric capacity.
OXMA043318 • Adjust the air-conditioner or
■ Rear (if equipped) heater to the lowest operating
level when using the power
outlet.
• Close the cover when not in
use.
(Continued)

OANNCO43015

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AC inverter (if equipped) If you press the AC inverter button

again, the AC inverter will be deacti-
vated and the light on the AC invert-
er button will turn off.

✽ NOTICE
When turning on the AC inverter,
the indicator on the AC inverter but-
ton illuminates late while the system
conducts a self-check.
OXMA043400 OXMA073132

✽ NOTICE
• Rated voltage : AC 115V
• Maximum electric power : 150W
• In order to avoid an electrical sys-
tem failure, electric shock, etc., be
sure to read owner's manual
before use.
• Be sure to close the cover except
OXMA043402
the time of use.
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W
electric power to operate electric
accessories or equipments.
If you wish to use the AC inverter,
press the AC inverter button while
the engine is running. The light on
the AC inverter button will illuminate.

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CAUTION (Continued)
WARNING
• To prevent the battery from • Some electric accessories or
To reduce a risk of serious or
being discharged, do not use equipments can cause elec-
fatal injuries:
the AC inverter while the tronic interference. It may
• Do not use a heated electric cause excessive audio noise
device such as a coffeepot, engine is not running.
and malfunctions in other
toaster, heater, iron, etc. • When not using the AC invert- electric systems or devices in
• Do not insert foreign objects er, make sure to turn off the the vehicle.
into the outlet and do not AC inverter (the indicator on
the button does not illumi- • Do not use broken electric
touch the outlet as you may accessories or equipments,
get shocked. nate) and close the AC invert-
er cover. which may damage the AC
• Do not let children touch the inverter and electrical sys-
AC inverter. • After using an electric acces- tems of the vehicle.
sory or equipment, pull the
plug out. Leaving the accesso- • Do not use two or more elec-
ry or equipment plugged in for tric accessories or equip-
a long time may cause battery ments at the same time. It may
discharge. cause damage to the electrical
systems of the vehicle.
• Do not use an electric acces-
sory or equipment the power • When the input voltage is
consumption of which is under 11V, the outlet LED will
greater than 150W(115V). blink and the AC inverter will
turn off automatically. If the
(Continued) input voltage goes up to nor-
mal, the AC inverter will turn
on again.

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Clock Ashtray (if equipped)

■ Type A
WARNING - Ashtray use
• Do not use the vehicle’s ash-
trays as waste receptacles.
• Putting lit cigarettes or match-
es in an ashtray with other
combustible materials may
cause a fire.

OXM043018
■ Type B
OXM043304

Hour (1)
Pressing the H button will advance
the time displayed by one hour.

Minute (2)
Pressing the M button will advance
the time displayed by one minute.
OXM043301
To change the 24 hour format to the
12 hours format (if equipped), while To use the ashtray, open the cover.
pressing the “H” button, press the “M” To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it
button for 3 seconds or more. For out.
example, if the “H” and “M” buttons
are pressed for more than 3 seconds
while the time is 22:15, the display
will change to 10:15.
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Clothes hanger (if equipped) Floor mat anchor (s)

(if equipped) WARNING
■ Driver seat ■ Passenger seat
The following must be observed
when installing ANY floor mat
to the vehicle.
• Ensure that the floor mats are
securely attached to the vehi-
cle's floor mat anchor(s) before
driving the vehicle.
• Do not use ANY floor mat that
cannot be firmly attached to
the vehicle's floor mat anchors.
OXM043309
OUN026348
■ Rear seat
• Do not stack floor mats on top
❈ This actual feature may differ from the
of one another (e.g. all-weather
illustration. rubber mat on top of a carpet-
ed floor mat). Only a single
To use the hanger, pull down the floor mat should be installed in
upper portion of hanger. each position.
IMPORTANT – Your vehicle was
CAUTION manufactured with driver's side
Do not hang heavy clothes, since floor mat anchors that are
those may damage the hook. designed to securely hold the
OXMA043401 floor mat in place. To avoid any
interference with pedal opera-
When using a floor mat on the front tion, Kia recommends that only
floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the Kia floor mat designed for
the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehi- use in your vehicle be installed.
cle. This keeps the floor mat from
sliding forward.

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Side curtain (if equipped) Luggage net holder

(if equipped) CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods
■ Type A
or the vehicle, care should be
taken when carrying fragile or
bulky objects in the luggage
compartment.

WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT
OXM049217 overstretch the luggage net.
OXM043303 ■ Type B ALWAYS keep your face and
body out of the luggage net’s
To use the side curtain: recoil path. DO NOT use the lug-
1. Lift the curtain by the handle (1). gage net when the strap has vis-
2. Hang the curtain on the hooks on ible signs of wear or damage.
both sides of the handle.

WARNING
To avoid injury or damage to the
OXM043308
side curtain and door moldings,
lower side curtain by the handle To keep items from shifting in the
all the way back to the stowed cargo area, you can use the holders
position. Do not release handle located in the cargo area to attach
after disengaging from the hooks the luggage net.
on the door.
If necessary, we recommend that
you contact an authorized Kia dealer.

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EXTERIOR FEATURES
Roof rack (if equipped) ✽ NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a sun- WARNING
■ Type A
roof, be sure not to position cargo • The following specification is
onto the roof rack in such a way that the maximum weight that can
it could interfere with sunroof oper- be loaded onto the roof rack.
ation. Distribute the load as evenly
as possible on the roof rack
and secure the load firmly.
CAUTION
• When carrying cargo on the ROOF 220 lbs. (100 kg)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
roof rack, take the necessary
OXM049222 precautions to make sure the Loading cargo or luggage in
■ Type B cargo does not damage the excess of the specified weight
roof of the vehicle. limit on the roof rack may
• When carrying large objects damage your vehicle.
on the roof rack, make sure • The vehicle center of gravity
they do not exceed the overall will be higher when items are
roof length or width. loaded onto the roof rack.
• When you are carrying cargo Avoid sudden starts, braking,
on the roof rack, do not operate sharp turns, abrupt maneu-
the sunroof (if equipped). vers or high speeds that may
OXMA043222
result in loss of vehicle con-
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can trol or rollover resulting in an
load cargo on top of your vehicle. accident.
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(Continued)
• Always drive slowly and turn
corners carefully when carry-
ing items on the roof rack.
Severe wind updrafts, caused
by passing vehicles or natural
causes, can cause sudden
upward pressure on items
loaded on the roof rack. This
is especially true when carry-
ing large, flat items such as
wood panels or mattresses.
This could cause the items to
fall off the roof rack and cause
damage to your vehicle or
others around you.
• To prevent damage or loss of
cargo while driving, check fre-
quently before or while driv-
ing to make sure the items on
the roof rack are securely fas-
tened.

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AUDIO SYSTEM
✽ NOTICE Antenna
CAUTION
If you install an after market HID
head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and • Before entering a place with a
electronic device may malfunction. low height clearance or a vehi-
cle wash, remove the antenna
by rotating it counter-clock-
wise. If not, the antenna may
be damaged.
• When reinstalling your roof
antenna, it is important that it
is fully tightened and adjusted
to the upright position to
ensure proper reception. But it
OXM049252N
could be removed when park-
Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to ing the vehicle or when load-
receive AM or/and FM broadcast sig- ing cargo on the roof rack.
nals. • When cargo is loaded on the
This antenna is removable. To roof rack, do not place the
remove the roof antenna, turn it cargo near the antenna pole to
counterclockwise. To install the roof ensure proper reception.
antenna, turn it clockwise.

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Steering wheel audio control VOLUME (VOL + / - ) (1) RADIO mode

(if equipped) • Push the lever upward (+) to It will function as the PRESET STA-
increase the volume. TION buttons.
• Push the lever downward (-) to
decrease the volume. CD/USB/iPod® mode
It will function as TRACK UP/DOWN
SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2) button.
The SEEK/PRESET button has dif-
ferent functions based on the system MODE (3)
1 2 mode. For the following functions the Press the button to change audio
button should be pressed for 0.8 sec- source.
4
onds or more.
3 - FM(1~2) ➟ AM ➟ SAT(1~3) ➟ CD ➟
OXMA043078 USB AUX(iPod®) FM...
RADIO mode
The steering wheel may incorporate
audio control buttons. These buttons It will function as the AUTO SEEK MUTE (4)
are installed to promote safe driving. select button.
• Press the button to mute the
sound.
CAUTION CD/USB/iPod® mode • Press the button to turn off the
Do not operate audio remote It will function as the FF/REW button. microphone during a telephone
control buttons simultaneously. If the SEEK/PRESET button is call.
pressed for less than 0.8 seconds, it
will work as follows in each mode. Detailed information for audio control
buttons are described in the following
pages in this section.

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Aux, USB port (if equipped) ✽ NOTICE

When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise
may occur during playback. If this
happens, use the power source of the
portable audio device.
* iPod ® is a trademark of Apple Inc.

OXM043306

If your vehicle has an aux and/or

USB(universal serial bus) port, you
can use an aux port to connect audio
devices and an USB and also an
iPod®.

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How vehicle audio works This can be due to factors, such as AM reception
the distance from the radio station,
FM reception closeness of other strong radio sta-
tions or the presence of buildings,
bridges or other large obstructions in
the area.

JBM002

JBM001
AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broad-
AM and FM radio signals are broad- casts. This is because AM radio
cast from transmitter towers located waves are transmitted at low fre-
around your city. They are intercept- quencies. These long distance,low
ed by the radio antenna on your vehi- frequency radio waves can follow the
cle. This signal is then processed by curvature of the earth rather than
the radio and sent to your vehicle travelling straight. In addition, they
speakers. curve around obstructions resulting
When a strong radio signal has in better signal coverage.
reached your vehicle, the precise
engineering of your audio system
ensures the best possible quality
reproduction. However, in some
cases the signal coming to your vehi-
cle may not be strong and clear.

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FM radio station

JBM003 JBM004 JBM005

FM broadcasts are transmitted at • Fading - As your vehicle moves • Station Swapping - As an FM sig-
high frequencies and do not bend to away from the radio station, the nal weakens, another more power-
follow the earth's surface. Because signal will weaken and sound will ful signal near the same frequency
of this, FM broadcasts generally begin to fade. When this occurs, may begin to play. This is because
begin to fade within short distances we suggest that you select another your radio is designed to lock onto
from the station. short distances from stronger station. the clearest signal. If this occurs,
the station. Also, FM signals are eas- • Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or select another station with a
ily affected by buildings, mountains, large obstructions between the stronger signal.
and obstructions. This can lead to transmitter and your radio can dis- • Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio
undesirable or unpleasant listening turb the signal causing static or signals being received from sever-
conditions which might lead you to fluttering noises to occur. Reducing al directions can cause distortion
believe a problem exists with your the treble level may lessen this or fluttering. This can be caused by
radio. The following conditions are effect until the disturbance clears. a direct and reflected signal from
normal and do not indicate radio the same station, or by signals
trouble: from two stations with close fre-
quencies. If this occurs, select
another station until the condition
has passed.

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Using a cellular phone or a two-

way radio WARNING
When a cellular phone is used inside Do not use a cellular phone
the vehicle, noise may be produced while driving. Stop at a safe
from the audio system. This does not location to use a cellular phone.
mean that something is wrong with
the audio equipment. In such a case,
try to operate mobile devices as far
from the audio equipment as possi-
ble.

CAUTION
When using a communication
system such as a cellular phone
or a radio set inside the vehicle,
a separate external antenna
must be fitted. When a cellular
phone or a radio set is used
with an internal antenna alone,
it may interfere with the vehi-
cle's electrical system and
adversely affect safe operation
of the vehicle.

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Caring for disc • Make certain only CDs are insert- ✽ NOTICE
ed into the CD player (Do not insert - Playing an Incompatible
• If the temperature inside the car is too
more than one CD at a time).
high, open the car windows to venti- Copy Protected Audio CD
late before using the system. • Keep CDs in their cases after use to
protect them from scratches or dirt. Some copy protected CDs, which do
• It is illegal to copy and use not comply with international audio
MP3/WMA files without permission. • Depending on the type of CD- CD standards (Red Book), may not
Use CDs that are created only by R/CD-RW CDs, certain CDs may play on your car audio. Please note
lawful means. not operate normally according to that inabilities to properly play a
the manufacturing companies. In copy protected CD may indicate
• Do not apply volatile agents, such such circumstances, continued
as benzene and thinner, normal that the CD is defective, not the CD
use may cause malfunctions to player.
cleaners and magnetic sprays your audio system.
made for analogue disc onto CDs.
• To prevent the disc surface from
getting damaged, hold CDs by the
edges or the center hole only.
• Clean the disc surface with a piece
of soft cloth before playback (wipe
it from the center to the outside
edge).
• Do not damage the disc surface or
attach pieces of sticky tape or
paper.

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NOTE:
Order of playing files (folders) : WARNING
1. Song playing order : to • Do not stare at the screen
sequentially. while driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periods
2. Folder playing order : of time could lead to traffic
❋ If no song file is contained in the accidents.
folder, that folder is not displayed. • Do not disassemble, assem-
ble, or modify the audio sys-
tem. Such acts could result in
accidents, fire, or electric
shock.
• Using the phone while driving
may lead to a lack of attention of
traffic conditions and increase
the likelihood of accidents.
Use the phone feature after
parking the vehicle.
• Heed caution not to spill water
or introduce foreign objects
into the device. Such acts
could lead to smoke, fire, or
product malfunction.
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(Continued) CAUTION (Continued)

• Please refrain from use if the • Operating the device while • If you want to change the posi-
screen is blank or no sound driving could lead to acci- tion of device installation,
can be heard as these signs dents due to a lack of atten- please inquire with your place
may indicate product mal- tion to external surroundings. of purchase or service mainte-
function. Continued use First park the vehicle before nance center. Technical
in such conditions could lead operating the device. expertise is required to install
to accidents(fires, electric or disassemble the device.
shock) or product malfunc- • Adjust the volume to levels
that allow the driver to hear • Turn on the car ignition before
tions. using this device. Do not oper-
sounds from outside of the
• Do not touch the antenna dur- vehicle. Driving in a state ate the audio system for long
ing thunder or lightening as where external sounds cannot periods of time with the igni-
such acts may lead to light- be heard may lead to acci- tion turned off as such opera-
ning induced electric shock. dents. tions may lead to battery dis-
• Do not stop or park in park- charge.
• Pay attention to the volume
ing-restricted areas to operate setting when turning the • Do not subject the device to
the product. Such acts could device on. A sudden output of severe shock or impact. Direct
lead to traffic accidents. extreme volume upon turning pressure onto the front side of
• Use the system with the vehi- the device on could lead to the monitor may cause dam-
cle ignition turned on. hearing impairment. (Adjust age to the LCD or touch
Prolonged use with the igni- the volume to a suitable levels screen.
tion turned off could result in before turning off the device.) (Continued)
battery discharge. (Continued)

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(Continued) (Continued)
• When cleaning the device, • Placing the audio system
make sure to turn off the within an electromagnetic
device and use a dry and environment may result in
smooth cloth. Never use noise interference.
tough materials, chemical • Prevent caustic solutions
cloths, or solvents (alcohol, such as perfume and cosmet-
benzene, thinners, etc.) as ic oil from contacting the
such materials may damage dashboard because they may
the device panel or cause cause damage or discol-
color/quality deterioration oration.
• Do not place beverages close
to the audio system. Spilling
beverages may lead to system
malfunction.
• In case of product malfunc-
tion, please contact your place
of purchase or After Service
center.
(Continued)

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USING THE USB DEVICE (Continued) (Continued)

• To use an external USB device, • An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is • You may hear a strange noise
make sure the device is not con- not recognizable. when connecting or disconnect-
nected when starting up the • Depending on the condition of ing a USB device.
vehicle. Connect the device after the external USB device, the • If you disconnect the external
starting up. connected external USB device USB device during playback in
• If you start the engine when the can be unrecognizable. USB mode, the external USB
USB device is connected, it may • When the formatted byte/sector device can be damaged or may
damage the USB device. (USB setting of External USB device is malfunction. Therefore, discon-
flashdrives are very sensitive to not either 512BYTE or nect the external USB device
electric shock.) 2048BYTE, then the device will when the audio is turned off or in
not be recognized. another mode. (e.g, Radio, CD)
• If the engine is started up or
turned off while the external USB • Use only a USB device format- • Depending on the type and
device is connected, the external ted to FAT 12/16/32. capacity of the external USB
USB device may not work. device or the type of the files
• USB devices without USB I/F stored in the device, there is a
• The System may not play unau- authentication may not be recog- difference in the time taken for
thenticated MP3 or WMA files. nizable. recognition of the device.
1) It can only play MP3 files with • Make sure the USB connection • Do not use the USB device for
the compression rate terminal does not come in con- purposes other than playing
between 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps. tact with the human body or music files.
2) It can only play WMA music other objects.
• Playing videos through the USB
files with the compression • If you repeatedly connect or dis- is not supported.
rate between 8Kbps ~ connect the USB device in a
320Kbps. short period of time, it may break • Use of USB accessories such as
the device. rechargers or heaters using USB
• Take precautions for static elec-
I/F may lower performance or
tricity when connecting or discon- (Continued) cause trouble.
necting the external USB device.
(Continued)
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(Continued) (Continued)
• If you use devices such as a USB • Some USB flash memory read-
hub purchased separately, the ers (such as CF, SD, micro SD,
vehicle’s audio system may not etc.) or external-HDD type
recognize the USB device. In that devices can be unrecognizable.
case, connect the USB device
directly to the multimedia terminal • Music files protected by DRM
of the vehicle. (DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGE-
MENT) are not recognizable.
• If the USB device is divided by log-
ical drives, only the music files on • The data in the USB memory
the highest-priority drive are rec- may be lost while using this
ognized by car audio. audio. Always back up important
data on a personal storage
• Devices such as MP3 Player/ device.
Cellular phone/Digital camera can
be unrecognizable by standard • Please avoid using
USB I/F can be unrecognizable. USB memory prod-
ucts which can be
• Charging through the USB may used as key chains or
not be supported in some mobile cellular phone acces-
devices. sories as they could cause dam-
• USB HDD or USB types liable to age to the USB jack. Please
connection failures due to vehicle make certain only to use plug
vibrations are not supported. type connector products.
(i-stick type)
• Some non-standard USB devices
(METAL COVER TYPE USB) can
be unrecognizable.
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USING THE iPod® DEVICE (Continued) (Continued)

• Some iPod® models may not • Some iPod® devices, such as the • When connecting iPod® with the
support communication protocol iPhone, can be connected iPod® Power Cable, insert the
and files may not properly play. through the Bluetooth® Wireless connector to the multimedia
Supported iPod® models: Technology interface. The device socket completely. If not inserted
must have audio Bluetooth® completely, communications
- iPhone® 3GS/4 Wireless Technology capability between iPod® and audio may
- iPod® touch 1st~4th generation (such as for stereo headphone be interrupted.
- iPod® nano 1st~6th generation Bluetooth® Wireless Technology). • When adjusting the sound
The device can play, but it will not effects of the iPod® and the
- iPod® classic be controlled by the audio system. audio system, the sound effects
• The order of search or playback • To use iPod® features within the of both devices will overlap and
of songs in the iPod® can be dif- audio, use the cable provided might reduce or distort the qual-
ferent from the order searched in upon purchasing an iPod® ity of the sound.
the audio system. device. • Deactivate (turn off) the equaliz-
• If the iPod® is disabled due to its • Skipping or improper operation er function of an iPod® when
own malfunction, reset the may occur depending on the adjusting the audio system’s vol-
iPod®. (Reset: Refer to iPod® characteristics of your ume, and turn off the equalizer
manual) iPod®/iPhone® device. of the audio system when using
• An iPod® may not operate nor- • If your iPhone® is connected to the equalizer of an iPod®.
mally on low battery. both the Bluetooth® Wireless • When not using iPod® with car
(Continued) Technology and USB, the sound audio, detach the iPod® cable
may not be properly played. In from iPod®. Otherwise, iPod®
your iPhone, select the Dock may remain in accessory mode,
connector or Bluetooth® and may not work properly.
Wireless Technology to change
the sound output (source).
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Bluetooth® Wireless Before Using the Bluetooth®

Technology WARNING Handsfree
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle control
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology that may lead to an accident, What is Bluetooth® ?
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos severe personal injury, and • Bluetooth® refers to a short-dis-
are registered trademarks owned by death. The driver’s primary tance wireless networking technol-
Bluetooth SIG, lnc. and any use of responsibility is in the safe and ogy which uses a 2.4GHz ~
such marks by Kia is under license. legal operation of a vehicle, and 2.48GHz frequency to connect var-
A Bluetooth® enabled call phone is use of any handheld devices, ious devices within a certain dis-
required to use Bluetooth® wireless other equipment, or vehicle sys- tance.
technology. tems which take the driver’s • Supported within PCs, external
eyes, attention and focus away devices, Bluetooth® phones, PDAs,
from the safe operation of a vehi- various electronic devices, and
cle or which are not permissible automotive environments,
by law should never be used dur- Bluetooth® allows data to be trans-
ing operation of the vehicle. mitted at high speeds without hav-
ing to use a connector cable.
• Bluetooth® Handsfree refers to a
device which allows the user to con-
veniently make phone calls with
Bluetooth® mobile phones through
the audio system.
• Bluetooth® Handsfree may not be
supported in some mobile phones.
To learn more about mobile device
compatibility, visit www.kia.com.

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Precautions for Safe Driving When connecting a Bluetooth® • Park the vehicle when connecting
Phone the head unit with the mobile
phone.
• Bluetooth® Handsfree is a feature • Bluetooth® connection may
that enables drivers to practice safe • Before connecting the head unit
with the mobile phone, check to become intermittently discon-
driving. Connecting the head unit nected in some mobile phones.
with a Bluetooth® phone allows the see that the mobile phone sup-
ports Bluetooth® features. Follow these steps to try again.
user to conveniently make and
receive calls and use contacts. • Even if the phone supports 1. Within the mobile phone, turn
Before using Bluetooth®, carefully Bluetooth®, the phone will not be the Bluetooth® function off/on
read the contents of this user’s found during device searches if and try again.
manual. the phone has been set to hidden 2. Turn the mobile phone power
• Excessive use or operations while state or the Bluetooth® power is Off/On and try again.
driving may lead to negligent driv- turned off. Disable the hidden 3. Completely remove the mobile
ing practices and result in acci- state or turn on the Bluetooth® phone battery, reboot, and then
dents. Refrain from excessive oper- power prior to searching/connect- again.
ations while driving. ing with the Head unit.
4. Reboot the Audio System and
• Viewing the screen for prolonged • Bluetooth phone is automatically try again.
periods of time is dangerous and connected when the ignition on.
5. Delete all paired devices, pair
may lead to accidents. When driv- • If you do not want automatic con- and try again.
ing, view the screen only for short nection with your Bluetooth®
device, turn off the Bluetooth® • Handsfree call quality and volume
periods of time. may differ depending on the
feature within your mobile phone.
model of your mobile phone.
• The Handsfree call volume and
quality may differ depending on
the mobile phone.

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Voice Recognition (Continued)

- When driving on rugged and
• When using the voice recognition uneven roads
feature, only commands listed with- - During severe rain (heavy rains,
in the user's manual are supported. windstorms)
• Be aware that during the operation • Phone related voice commands can
of the voice recognition system, be used only when a Bluetooth®
pressing any key other than the Wireless Technology device is con-
key terminate voice recognition nected.
mode. • When making calls by stating a
• For superior voice recognition per- name, the corresponding contact
formance, position the microphone must be downloaded and stored
used for voice recognition above within the audio system.
the head of the driver’s seat and • After downloading the Bluetooth®
maintain a proper position when Wireless Technology phone book, it
saying commands. takes some times to convert the
• Within the following situations, phone book data into voice infor-
voice recognition may not function mation. During this time, voice
properly due to external sound. recognition may not properly oper-
- When the windows and sunroof ate.
are open • Pronounce the voice commands
- When the wind of the cooling / naturally and clearly as if in a nor-
heating device is strong mal conversation.
- When entering and passing
through tunnels
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■ CD Player : AM1A0IXAN, AM1A0IXKN

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SYSTEM CONTROLLERS (2) RADIO (4) PHONE

AND FUNCTIONS Changes to FM/AM/SIRIUS mode. Operates Phone Screen
Each time the key is pressed, the ❈ When a phone is not connected,
❈ Display and settings may differ mode is changed in order of FM1 ➟ the connection screen is displayed.
depending on the selected audio. FM2 ➟ AM ➟ SAT1 ➟ SAT2 ➟ SAT3.
❈ In Setup>Display, the radio pop up (5) PWR/VOL knob
screen will be displayed when
Audio Head Unit [Mode Pop up] is turned On . Power : Turns power On/Off by
pressing the knob
When the pop up screen is dis-
played, use the TUNE knob or Volume : Sets volume by turning
keys 1 ~ 6 to select the the knob left/right
desired mode.
SEEK
(6) TRACK
(3) MEDIA Radio Mode : Automatically search-
Changes to CD, USB(iPod®), AUX, es for broadcast frequencies.
My Music, BT Audio mode. CD, USB, iPod®, My Music modes
Each time the key is pressed, the - Shortly press the key (under 0.8 sec-
mode is changed in order of CD, onds): Moves to next or previous song
USB(iPod®), AUX, My Music, BT (file)
Audio. - Press and hold the key (over 0.8 sec-
(1) (EJECT) ❈ In Setup>Display, the media pop onds): Rewinds or fast-forwards the
Ejects the disc. up screen will be displayed when current song.
[Mode Pop up] is turned On . BT Audio mode : Moves to next or
When the pop up screen is dis- previous song(file)
played, use the TUNE knob or ❈ The Play/Pause feature may oper-
keys 1 ~ 5 to select the ate differently depending on the
desired mode. mobile phone.

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(8) SCAN (10) MENU

Radio Mode Displays menus for the current mode.
- Shortly press the key : Previews ❈ iPod® List : Move to parent category
each broadcast for 5 seconds
each.
(11) TUNE knob
- Press and hold the key (over 0.8
seconds): Previews the broadcasts Radio mode : Changes frequency by
saved in Preset 1 ~ 6 for 5 turning the knob left/right.
seconds each. CD, USB, iPod®, My Music mode:
❈ Press the SCAN key again to Searches songs (files) by turning the
continue listening to the current knob left/right.
frequency. ❈ When the desired song is dis-
❈ SAT Radio does not support the played, press the knob to play the
(7) DISP Preset scan feature. song.
Each time the button is shortly CD, USB, My Music mode Moves focus in all selection menus
pressed (under 0.8 seconds), it sets and selects menus.
the screen Off ➟ Screen On ➟ - Shortly press the key (under 0.8
Screen Off seconds): Previews each song CAT
(file) for 10 seconds each. (12) FOLDER
❈ Audio operation is maintained and
only the screen will be turned Off. ❈ Press the SCAN key again to Radio Mode
In the screen Off state, press any continue listening to the current - SIRIUS RADIO : Category Search
key to turn the screen On again. song (file). MP3, CD, USB mode : Folder Search

(9) SETUP
Moves to the Display, Sound, Phone,
System setting modes.

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(13) 1 ~ 6 (Preset)
Radio Mode: Saves frequencies
(channels) or receives saved fre-
quencies (channels)
CD, USB, iPod®, My Music mode
- 1 : Repeat
- 2 : Random
In the Radio, Media, Setup, and
Menu pop up screen, the number
menu is selected.

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SETUP Mode Pop up

[Mode Pop up] Changes On / Off
selection mode
Display Settings • During On state, press the RADIO
or MEDIA key to display the mode
Press the SETUP key Select [Display] change pop up screen.
through TUNE knob or 1 key
Select menu through TUNE knob
Text Scroll
[Text Scroll] Set On / Off
• On : Maintains scroll
• Off : Scrolls only one (1) time.

Media Display
When playing an MP3 file, select the
desired display info from ‘Folder/File’
or ‘Album/Artist/Song’.

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SOUND SETTINGS Sound Settings Speed Dependent Volume Control

This menu allows you to set the ‘Bass, This feature is used to automatically
Middle, Treble’ and the Sound Fader and control the volume level according to
Press the SETUP key Select [Sound] Balance. the speed of the vehicle.
through TUNE knob or 2 key Select [Sound Settings] Select Select [Speed Dependent Vol.] Set
Select menu through TUNE knob menu through TUNE knob Turn in 4 levels [Off/Low/Mid/High] of
TUNE knob left/right to set TUNE knob
• Bass, Middle, Treble : Selects the
sound tone.
• Fader, Balance : Moves the sound
fader and balance.
• Default : Restores default settings.
❈ Back : While adjusting values,
pressing the TUNE knob will
restore the parent menu. Voice Recognition Volume
Adjusts voice recognition volume.
Select [Voice Recognition Vol.] Set
volume of TUNE knob

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SYSTEM SETTINGS Memory Information • Off : This mode is for expert users
Displays currently used memory and and omits some information during
total system memory. voice command operation. (When
Press the SETUP key Select using Expert mode, guidance
[System] Select menu through Select [Memory Information] OK instructions can be heard through
TUNE knob The currently used memory is dis- the [Help] or [Menu] commands.
played on the left side while the total
system memory is displayed on the
right side. Language
This menu is used to set the display
and voice recognition language.
Select [Language]
Set through TUNE knob

Prompt Feedback
This feature is used to change voice
command feedback between Normal
and Expert modes. ❈ The system will reboot after the
Select [Prompt Feedback] Set language is changed.
through TUNE knob ❈ Language support by region
• On : This mode is for beginner - English, Francais, Espanol
users and provides detailed instruc-
tions during voice command opera-
tion.

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RADIO : FM, AM OR SIRIUS Preset SEEK Selecting through manual

Press the 1 ~ 6 key search
• Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 Turn the TUNE knob left/right to
seconds): Plays the frequency adjust the frequency.
saved in the corresponding key. • FM : Changes by 200KHz
• Pressing and holding the key (over • AM : Changes by 10KHz
0.8 seconds): Pressing and holding
the desired key from 1 ~ 6
will save the currently playing
broadcast to the selected key and
SEEK sound a BEEP.
SEEK
Press the TRACK key
• Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 SCAN
seconds): Automatically searches
for the next station. Press the SCAN key
• Pressing and holding the key (over • Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8
0.8 seconds): While holding the key seconds): The broadcast frequency
, frequency changes without stop- increases and previews each
ping. When the key is released, broadcast for 5 seconds each. After
automatically searches for the next scanning all frequencies, returns
frequency from that point. and plays the current broadcast fre-
quency.
• Pressing and holding the key (over
0.8 seconds): Previews the broad-
casts saved in Preset 1 ~ 6
for 5 seconds each.

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MENU
Within MENU key are the A.Store
(Auto Store) and Info functions.

A.Store
Press the MENU key Set [A.Store]
through TUNE knob or 1 key.
Saves broadcasts with superior
reception to 1 ~ 6 keys. If no
frequencies are received, then the
most recently received frequency will
be broadcast.

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Features of your vehicle

SIRIUSTM Satellite Radio information

Satellite Radio channels: • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall build- For information on extended sub-
SIRIUSTM Satellite Radio has over ings, bridges, tunnels, freeway over- scription terms, contact SIRIUSTM
130 channels, including 69 channels passes, parking garages, dense at 1-888-539-7474.
of 100% commercial-free music, plus tree foliage and thunderstorms can
sports, news, talk and entertainment interfere with your reception.
NOTE:
available nationwide in your vehicle.
For more information and a complete SiriusXM service requires a sub-
SIRIUSTM Satellite Radio service: scription, sold separately, after 3-
list of SIRIUSTM Satellite Radio chan-
SIRIUSTM Satellite Radio is a sub- month trial included with vehicle
nels, visit sirius.com in the United
scription-based satellite radio serv- purchase. If you decide to contin-
States, sirius-canada.ca in Canada, ice that broadcasts music, sports,
or call SIRIUSTM at 1-888-539-7474. ue your SiriusXM service at the
news and entertainment program- end of your trial subscription, the
ming to radio receivers, which are plan you choose will automatical-
Satellite Radio reception factors: available for installation in motor ly renew and bill at then-current
To receive the satellite signal, your vehicles or factory installed, as well rates until you call Sirius XM at 1-
vehicle has been equipped with a as for the home, portable and wire- 866-635-2349 to cancel. See our
satellite radio antenna located on the less devices, and through an Internet Customer Agreement for com-
roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof connection on personal computer. plete terms at www.siriusxm.com.
provides the best location for an Vehicles that are equipped with a Programming subject to change.
unobstructed, open view of the sky, a factory installed SIRIUSTM Satellite Sirius satellite service is available
requirement of a satellite radio sys- Radio system include: only to those at least 18 and older
tem. Like AM/FM, there are several • Hardware and an introductory trial in the 48 contiguous USA, D.C.,
factors that can affect satellite radio subscription term, which begins on and PR (with coverage limita-
reception performance: the date of sale or lease of the tions). Traffic information not
• Antenna obstructions: For optimal vehicle. available in all markets. See sir-
reception performance, keep the • For a small upgrade fee, access to iusxm.com/traffic for details.
antenna clear of snow and ice SIRIUSTM music channels, and Sirius, XM and all related marks
build-up and keep luggage and other select channels over the and logos are trademarks of Sirius
other material as far away from the Internet using any computer con- XM Radio Inc.
antenna as possible. nected to the Internet (U.S. cus-
tomers only).
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SIRIUSTM RADIO Please note that the vehicle will need SCAN
to be turned on, in Sirius mode, and
Press the RADIO key SCAN
Using SIRIUSTM Satellite Radio have an unobstructed view of the sky
in order for the radio to receive the • Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8
Your Kia vehicle is equipped with a 3 activation signal. seconds): Previews each broad-
month complimentary period of SIR- cast for 5 seconds each
IUSTM Satellite Radio so you have ❈`Press the SCAN key again to
access to over 130 channels of SEEK continue listening to the current
music, information, and entertain- Press the RADIO key frequency
ment programming.
• Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 ❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed,
seconds): select previous or next channels are changed within the
channel. current category.
• Pressing and holding the key (over
0.8 seconds): continuously move to Category
previous or next channel. CAT
Press the FOLDER key Set through
❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed, the TUNE knob
channels are changed within the
Activation current category. • The display will indicate the category
In order to extend or reactivate your menus, highlight the category that
subscription to SIRIUSTM Satellite the current channel belongs to.
Radio, you will need to contact SIR- • In the Category List Mode, press the
CAT
IUSTM Customer Care at 800-643- FOLDER key to navigate category
2112. Have your 12 digit SID (Sirius list.
Identification Number) / ESN • Press the tune knob to select the low-
(Electronic Serial Number) ready. To est channel in the highlighted cate-
retrieve the SID / ESN, turn on the gory.
radio, press the [RADIO] button, and
❈ If channel is selected by selecting
tune to channel zero.
category, then the “CATEGORY”
icon is displayed at the top of the
screen.
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Preset Tune
Press the RADIO key 1 ~ 6 • Rotate TUNE knob : Changes
• Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 the channel number or scrolls cat-
seconds): Plays the frequency egory list.
saved in the corresponding key. • Press TUNE knob : Selects the
• Pressing and holding the key (over menu.
0.8 seconds): Pressing and holding
the desired key from 1 ~ 6 Menu
will save the current broadcast to
the selected key and sound a Select category menu through the
BEEP. TUNE knob Press the MENU
key Select [ Info] through the
✽ Troubleshooting TUNE knob or 1 key
1. Antenna Error
If this message is displayed, the
antenna or antenna cable is bro- Info (Information)
ken or unplugged. Please consult Displays the Artist/Song info of the
with your Kia dealership. current song.
2. Acquiring Signal
If this message is displayed, it
means that the antenna is covered
and that the SIRIUSTM Satellite
Radio signal is not available.
Ensure the antenna is uncovered
and has a clear view of the sky.

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BASIC METHOD OF USE : Repeat

Audio CD / MP3 CD / USB / While song (file) is playing 1 RPT
(RPT) key
iPod® / My Music
Audio CD, MP3 CD, USB, iPod®, My
Music mode: RPT on screen
Press the MEDIA key to change the • To repeat one song (press the key)
<USB>
mod mode in order of CD ➟ : Repeats the current song.
USB(iPod®) ➟ AUX ➟ My Music ➟ BT MP3 CD, USB mode: FLD.RPT on
Audio. screen
The folder/file name is displayed on • To repeat folder (pressing twice):
the screen. repeats all files within the current
folder.
<My Music> ❈ Press the 1 RPT key again to turn
off repeat.
❈ The CD is automatically played
when a CD is inserted. Random
<Audio CD> ❈ The USB music is automatically While song (file) is playing 2 RDM
played when a USB is connected. (RDM) key
Audio CD, My Music mode: RDM on
screen
• Random (press the key) : Plays all
songs in random order.

<CD MP3>

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MP3 CD, USB mode: FLD.RDM on While song (file) is playing Folder Search : MP3 CD, USB
screen SEEK
TRACK key Mode
• Folder Random (press the key) : • Shortly pressing the key : Plays the CAT
While file is playing FOLDER
Plays all files within the current next song. (Folder Up) key
folder in random order. • Pressing and holding the key (over
0.8 seconds): Fast forwards the • Searches the next folder.
iPod® mode: ALL RDM on screen CAT
song. While file is playing FOLDER
• All Random (press the key) : Plays (Folder Down) key
all files in random order.
Scan • Searches the parent folder.
MP3 CD, USB : ALL RDM on screen
While song (file) is playing SCAN ❈ If a folder is selected by pressing
• All Random (pressing twice): Plays the TUNE knob, the first file
all files in random order. key
within the selected folder will be
❈ Press the 2 RDM key again to turn • Shortly pressing the key : Scans all played.
off repeat. songs from the next song for 10
seconds each. ❈ In iPod® mode, moves to the
Parent Folder.
❈ Press the SCAN key again to turn
Changing Song/File off.
While song (file) is playing ❈ The SCAN function is not support- Searching Songs (File)
SEEK
TRACK key ed in iPod® mode. • Turning TUNE knob : Searches
• Shortly pressing the key : Plays the for songs (files)
current song from the beginning. • Pressing TUNE knob : Plays
SEEK
❈ If the TRACK key is pressed selected song (file).
again within 2 second, the previ-
ous song is played.
• Pressing and holding the key (over
0.8 seconds): Rewinds the song.

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MENU : Audio CD Information MENU : MP3 CD / USB

Press the CD MP3 mode MENUkey Press the MENU key Set [ Info] Press the CD MP3 mode MENU key
to set the Repeat, Random, through the TUNE knob or 3 to set the Repeat, Folder Random,
Information features. key to display information of the cur- Folder Repeat, All Random,
rent song. Information, and Copy features.
❈ Press the MENU key to turn off
info display.

Repeat
Press the MENU key Set [ RPT] Repeat
through the TUNE knob or 1 RPT
key to repeat the current song. Press the MENU key Set [ RPT]
through the TUNE knob or 1 RPT
❈ Press RPT again to turn off. key to repeat the current song.
❈ Press RPT again to turn off.
Random
Press the MENU key Set [ RDM]
through the TUNE knob or 2 RDM
key to randomly play songs within
the current folder.
❈ Press RDM again to turn off.

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Folder Random ❈ Press the MENU key to turn off MENU : iPod®
info display. In iPod® mode, press the MENU key
Press the MENU key Set [ F.RDM]
through the TUNE knob or 2 RDM to set the Repeat, Random,
key to randomly play songs within the Copy Information and Search features.
current folder. Press the MENU key Set [
❈ Press F.RDM again to turn off. Copy] through the TUNE knob
or 6 key.
Folder Repeat This is used to copy the current
song into My Music. You can play
Press the MENU key Set [ F.RPT] the copied Music in My Music
through the TUNE knob or 3 mode.
key to repeat songs within the cur-
rent folder. ❈ If another key is pressed while
copying is in progress, a pop up Repeat
❈ Press F.RPT again to turn off. asking you whether to cancel Press the MENU key Set [ RPT]
copying is displayed. through the TUNE knob or 1 RPT
All Random ❈ If another media is connected or key to repeat the current song.
Press the MENU key Set [ A.RDM] inserted (USB, CD, iPod®, AUX) ❈ Press RPT again to turn repeat off.
through the TUNE knob or 4 key while copying is in progress, copy-
to randomly play all songs within the ing is canceled.
CD. ❈ Music will not be played while All Random
❈ Press A.RDM again to turn off. copying is in progress. Press the MENU key Set [ RDM]
through the TUNE knob or 2
key.
Information Plays all songs within the currently
Press the MENU key Set [ Info] playing category in random order.
through the TUNE knob or 5 ❈ Press RDM again to turn off.
key to display information of the cur-
rent song.

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Information
Press the MENU key Set [ Info]
through the TUNE knob or 3
key.
Displays information of the current
song.
❈ Press the MENU key to turn off
info display.

Search
Press the MENU key Set [ Search]
through the TUNE knob or 4
key.
Displays iPod® category list.
❈ Searching iPod® category is
MENU key pressed, move to par-
ent category.

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MENU : My Music Mode Information ➀ Select the file you wish to delete
Press the MENU key Set [ Info] by using the TUNE knob.
through the TUNE knob or 3 ➁ Press the MENU key and select
In My Music mode, press the MENU the delete menu to delete the
key to set the Repeat, Random, key.
Displays information of the current selected file.
Information, Delete, Delete All, and
Delete Selection features. song.
❈ Press the MENU key to turn off Delete All
info display. Press the MENU key Set [ Del.All]
through the TUNE knob or 5 key.
Delete Deletes all songs of My Music.
Press the MENU key Set [ Delete]
through the TUNE knob or 4 Delete Selection
key.
Repeat Press the MENU key Set [ Del.Sel]
Deletes currently playing file
Press the MENU key Set [ RPT] through the TUNE knob or 6
through the TUNE knob or 1 RPT In the play screen, pressing delete key.
key. will delete the currently playing song.
Songs within My Music are selected
Repeats the currently playing song. Deletes file from list and deleted.
❈ Press RPT again to turn repeat ➀ Select the songs you wish to
off. delete from the list.

Random
Press the MENU key Set [ RDM]
through the TUNE knob or 2 RDM
key.
Plays all songs in random order.
❈ Press RDM again to turn random off.
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➁ After selecting, press MENU key AUX

and select the delete menu. AUX is used to play external MEDIA
currently connected with the AUX
terminal.
AUX mode will automatically start
when an external device is connect-
ed with the AUX terminal.
If an external device is connected,
you can also press the MEDIA key to
change to AUX mode.

My Music
• Even if memory is available, a
maximum of 6,000 songs can be
stored.
• The same song can be copied up
to 1,000 times.
• Memory info can be checked in the ❈ AUX mode cannot be started
System menu of Setup. unless there is an external device
connected to the AUX terminal.

AUX
Fully insert the AUX cable into the
AUX terminal for use.

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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology • The Bluetooth® word mark and • Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
AUDIO logos are registered trademarks audio can be used only when the
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and [Audio Streaming] of Phone is
any use of such marks by Kia is turned On .
What is Bluetooth® Wireless under license. Other trademarks ❈ Setting Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Technology? and trade names are those of their Audio Streaming : Press the SETUP
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology respective owners. A Bluetooth® key Select [Phone] Select [Audio
allows devices to be connected in a enabled cell phone is required to Streaming] through the TUNE
short distance, including hands-free use Bluetooth® Wireless Technology knob Set On / Off
devices, stereo headsets, wireless
remote controllers, etc. For more WARNING
information, visit the Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology website at Driving while distracted can
www.Bluetooth.com result in a loss of vehicle control
that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury, and
Before using Bluetooth® Wireless death. The driver’s primary
Technology audio features responsibility is in the safe and
• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology legal operation of a vehicle, and
audio may not be supported use of any handheld devices,
depending on the compatibility of other equipment, or vehicle sys-
your Bluetooth® Wireless tems which take the driver’s
Technology mobile phone. eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
• In order to use Bluetooth® Wireless
cle or which are not permissible
Technology audio, you must first
by law should never be used dur-
pair and connect the Bluetooth®
ing operation of the vehicle.
Wireless Technology mobile phone.

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Starting Bluetooth® Wireless Using the Bluetooth® Wireless

Technology Audio Technology audio features
• Press the MEDIA key to change the • Play / Stop
mode in order of Press the TUNE knob to play and
CD➟USB➟AUX➟My Music➟BT pause the current song.
Audio.
• If BT Audio is selected, Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology audio will start
playing.
❈ Audio may not automatically start
playing in some mobile phones.
• Previous / Next song
SEEK SEEK
Press TRACK or TRACK to play
previous or next song.
❈ The previous song / next song /
play / pause functions may not be
supported in some mobile phones.

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PHONE Making a call using the • Check call history and making call
Steering-wheel mount controls ➀ Shortly press (under 0.8 seconds)
Before using the Bluetooth® Wireless the key on the steering
Technology phone features remote controller.
• In order to use Bluetooth® Wireless ➁ The call history list will be dis-
Technology phone, you must first played on the screen.
pair and connect the Bluetooth® ➂ Press the key again to con-
Wireless Technology mobile phone. nect a call to the selected number.
• If the mobile phone is not paired or
connected, it is not possible to
enter Phone mode. Once a phone • Redialing the most recently called
is paired or connected, the guid- number
ance screen will be displayed. ➀ Press and hold (over 0.8 seconds)
• If Priority is set upon vehicle igni- the key on the steering
tion (IGN/ACC ON), the Bluetooth® (1) VOLUME button : Raises or low- remote controller.
Wireless Technology phone will be ers speaker volume. ➁ The most recently called number
automatically connected. Even if (2) MUTE button : Mute the micro- is redialed.
you are outside, the Bluetooth® phone during a call.
Wireless Technology phone will be
automatically connected once you (3) button : Activates voice recog-
are in the vicinity of the vehicle. If nition.
you do not want automatic (4) button : Places and transfers
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology calls.
phone connection, set the
(5) button : Ends calls or cancels
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
power to OFF functions.

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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

WARNING
Pairing a Bluetooth® Wireless Driving while distracted can
Technology Device result in a loss of vehicle control
that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury, and
What is Bluetooth® Wireless death. The driver’s primary
Technology Pairing? responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
Pairing refers to the process of syn- use of any handheld devices,
chronizing your Bluetooth® Wireless other equipment, or vehicle sys-
Technology phone or device with the tems which take the driver’s
car audio system for connection. eyes, attention and focus away
Pairing is necessary to connect and from the safe operation of a vehi-
use the Bluetooth® Wireless cle or which are not permissible
Technology feature. by law should never be used dur-
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos ing operation of the vehicle.
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Kia is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
A Bluetooth® enabled cell phone is
required to use Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology

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Pairing PHONE Key / Key 2. Select [OK] button to enter the [Non SSP supported device]
on the Steering Remote Pair Phone screen. (SSP: Secure Simple Pairing)
Controller 4. After a few moments, a screen is
displayed where the passkey is
entered. Hear, enter the passkey
When No Devices have been “0000” to pair your Bluetooth®
Paired Wireless Technology device with
1. Press the PHONE key or the the car audio system.
key on the steering remote con-
troller. The following screen is dis-
played. [SSP supported device]
1) Car Name : Name of device as 4. After a few moments, a screen is
shown when searching from your displayed 6 digits passkey.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hear, check the passkey on your
device Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
2) Passkey : Passkey used to pair the device and confirm.
device

3. From your Bluetooth® Wireless

Technology device (i.e. Mobile
Phone), search and select your
car audio system.

5. Once pairing is complete, the fol-

lowing screen is displayed.

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Some phones (i.e., iPhone, Android

and Blackberry phones) may offer an
option to allow acceptance of all
future Bluetooth connection requests
by default." and "Visit
http://www.kia.com/#/bluetooth for
additional information on pairing your
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone,
and to view a phone compatibility list.

• If Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

devices are paired but none are
currently connected, pressing the
PHONE key or the key on the
steering wheel displays the follow-
ing screen. Select [Pair] button to
pair a new device or select
[Connect] to connect a previously
paired device.

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Pairing through [PHONE] • Bluetooth® Wireless Technology • Only Bluetooth® Wireless

Setup features supported within the vehi- Technology Handsfree and
cle are as follows. Some features Bluetooth audio related features
may not be supported depending are supported.
Press the SETUP key Select on your Bluetooth® Wireless • Bluetooth related operations are
[Phone] Select [Pair Phone] Technology device. possible only within devices that
Select TUNE knob - Outgoing/Incoming Handsfree support Handsfree or audio fea-
calls tures, such as a Bluetooth®
- Operations during a call (Switch Wireless Technology mobile phone
to Private, Switch to call waiting, or a Bluetooth audio device.
MIC on/off) • If a connected Bluetooth® Wireless
- Downloading Call History Technology device becomes dis-
connected due to being out of
- Downloading Mobile Contacts communication range, turning the
1. The following steps are the same - Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device OFF, or a Bluetooth®
as those described in the section device auto connection Wireless Technology communica-
"When No Devices have been - Bluetooth Audio Streaming tion error, corresponding
Paired" on the previous page. • Up to five Bluetooth® Wireless Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Technology devices can be paired devices are automatically
to the Car Handsfree system. searched and reconnected.
• Only one Bluetooth® device can be • If the system becomes unstable
connected at a time. due to communication errors
between the car Handsfree and the
• Only one Bluetooth® Wireless Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Technology device can be con- device, reset the device by turning
nected at a time. off and back on again. Upon reset-
• Other devices cannot be paired ting Bluetooth® Wireless
while a Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device, the system will
Technology device is connected. be restored.

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• After pairing is complete, a con- Connecting a Device From the paired phone list, select the
tacts download request is sent device you want to connect and
once to the mobile phone. Some select [Connect].
mobile phones may require confir- Press the SETUP key Select
mation upon receiving a download [Phone] Select [Phone List]
request, ensure your mobile phone
accepts the connection. Refer to
your phones user’s manual for
additional information regarding
phone pairing and connections.

1) Connected Phone : Device that is

currently connected
2) Paired Phone : Device that is
paired but not connected

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Changing Priority From the paired phone list, select • Priority icon will be displayed when
the phone you want to switch to the the selected phone is set as a pri-
highest priority, then select [Change ority phone.
What is Priority? Priority] button from the Menu. The
It is possible to pair up to five selected device will be changed to
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology the highest priority.
devices with the car audio system.
The "Change Priority" feature is used
to set the connection priority of
paired phones.

Press the SETUP key Select

[Phone] Select [Phone List]

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Disconnecting a Device Deleting a Device • When deleting the currently con-

nected device, the device will auto-
matically be disconnected to pro-
Press the SETUP key Select Press the SETUP key Select ceed with the deleting process.
[Phone] Select [Phone List] [Phone] Select [Phone List] • If a paired Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology device is deleted, the
device’s call history and contacts
data will also be deleted.
• To re-use a deleted device, you
must pair the device again.

From the paired phone list, select the From the paired phone list, select the
currently connected device and device you want to delete and select
select [Disconnect] button. [Delete] button.

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• If you select the [Call History] but- Answering Calls

USING Bluetooth® Wireless ton but there is no call history data,
Technology a prompt is displayed which asks to
download call history data. Answering a Call
Phone Menu Screen • If you select the [Contacts] button Answering a call with a Bluetooth®
but there is no contacts data Wireless Technology device connect-
stored, a prompt is displayed which ed will display the following screen.
Phone Menus asks to download contacts data. To accept the call, press key on
With a Bluetooth® Wireless • This feature may not be supported the steering wheel while the call is
Technology device connected, press in some mobile phones. For more incoming.
the PHONE key to display the Phone information on download support,
menu screen. refer to your mobile phone user’s
manual.

1) Caller : Displays the other party’s

name when the incoming caller is
1) Favorite : Up to 20 frequently used saved within your contacts
contacts saved for easy access. 2) Incoming Number : Displays the
2) Call History : Displays the call his- incoming number
tory list screen
3) Contacts : Displays the Contacts
list screen
4) Setup : Displays Phone related
settings.

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• When an incoming call pop-up is Favorites Call History

displayed, most Audio and SETUP
mode features are disabled. Only
the call volume will operate. Press the PHONE key Select Press the PHONE key Select [Call
• The telephone number may not be [Favorites] History]
properly displayed in some mobile
phones.
• When a call is answered with the
mobile phone, the call mode will
automatically revert to Private
mode.

1) Saved favorite contact : Connects A list of incoming, outgoing and

call upon selection missed calls is displayed.
2) To add favorite : Downloaded con- • Call history may not be saved in the
tacts be saved as favorite. call history list in some mobile
phones.
• To save Favorite, contacts should • Calls received with hidden caller ID
be downloaded. will not be saved in the call history list.
• Contact saved in Favorites will not • Calling through the call history is not
be automatically updated if the possible when there is no call history
contact has been updated in the stored or a Bluetooth® Wireless
phone. To update Favorites, delete Technology phone is not connected.
the Favorite and create a new • Up to 20 received, dialed and missed
Favorite. calls are stored in Call History.
• Time of received/dialed calls and call
time information are not stored in Call
History.

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Contacts • Up to 1,000 contacts saved in your • It is not possible to begin down-

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology loading a contact list when the con-
phone can be downloaded into the tact download feature has been
Press the PHONE key Select car contacts. Contacts that have turned off within the Bluetooth®
[Contacts] been downloaded to the car cannot Wireless Technology device. In
be edited or deleted on the phone. addition, some devices may require
• Mobile phone contacts are man- device authorization upon attempt-
aged separately for each paired ing to download contacts. If down-
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology loading does not normally occur,
device (max 5 devices x 1,000 con- check the Bluetooth® Wireless
tacts each). Previously downloaded Technology device settings or the
data is maintained even if the screen state.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology • The contacts download feature may
The list of saved phone book entries device has been disconnected. not be supported in some mobile
is displayed. (However, the contacts and call his- phones. For more information of
tory saved to the phone will be supported Bluetooth® devices and
deleted if a paired phone is delet- function support, refer to your
NOTE: ed.) phone’s user manual.
Find a contact in an alphabetical • It is possible to download contacts
order, press the MENU key. during Bluetooth streaming audio.
• When downloading contacts, the
icon will be displayed within the
status bar.

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Bluetooth® Wireless Pairing a New Device Viewing Paired Phone List

Technology Setting Press the SETUP key Select Press the SETUP key Select
[Phone] Select [Pair Phone] [Phone] Select [Phone List]
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Kia is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
A Bluetooth® enabled cell phone is
required to use Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
devices can be paired with the audio
WARNING system.
Driving while distracted can For more information, refer to the
result in a loss of vehicle control “Pairing through Phone Setup” sec-
that may lead to an accident, tion within Bluetooth® Wireless
severe personal injury, and Technology. This feature is used to view mobile
death. The driver’s primary phones that have been paired with
responsibility is in the safe and the audio system. Upon selecting a
legal operation of a vehicle, and paired phone, the setup menu is dis-
use of any handheld devices, played.
other equipment, or vehicle sys- For more information, refer to the
tems which take the driver’s “Setting Bluetooth® Wireless
eyes, attention and focus away Technology Connection” section
from the safe operation of a vehi- within Bluetooth® Wireless
cle or which are not permissible Technology.
by law should never be used dur-
ing operation of the vehicle.

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1) Connect/Disconnect Phone : Downloading Contacts Outgoing Volume

Connect/ disconnects currently Press the SETUP key Select Press the SETUP key Select
selected phone [Phone] Select [Contacts Download] [Phone] Select [Outgoing Volume]
2) Change Priority : Sets currently
selected phone to highest connec-
tion priority
3) Delete : Deletes the currently
selected phone
4) Return : Moves to the previous
screen
As the contacts are downloaded Use TUNE knob to adjust the out-
• To learn more about whether your from the mobile phone, a download going volume level.
mobile phone supports contacts progress bar is displayed.
downloads, refer to your mobile
phone user’s manual. • While on a call, the volume can be
• Upon downloading phone contacts, SEEK
• The contacts for only the connected the previous corresponding data is changed by using the TRACK
phone can be downloaded deleted. key.
• This feature may not be supported
in some mobile phones.
• Voice Recognition may not operate
while contacts are being down-
loaded.

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Turning Bluetooth System Off

Press the SETUP key Select
[Phone] Select [Bluetooth System
Off]
Once Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology is turned off, Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology related features
will not be supported within the audio
system.

• To turn Bluetooth® Wireless

Technology back on, go to SETUP
[Phone] and select “Yes”.

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VOICE RECOGNITION If prompt feedback is in [ON], then Contact List Best Practices
the system will say “Please say a 1)Do not store single-name entries
Using Voice Recognition command after the beep (BEEP)” (e.g., “Bob”, “Mom”, “Kim”, etc.).
• If prompt feedback is in [OFF] Instead, always use full names
mode, then the system will only (including first and last names) for
Starting Voice Recognition say “(BEEP)” all contacts (e.g., use “Jacob
Shortly press the key on the • To change Prompt Feedback Stevenson” instead of “Dad”).
steering wheel. Say a command [On]/[Off], go to SETUP [System] 2)Do not use abbreviations (i.e., use
[Prompt Feedback] “Lieutenant” instead of “Lt.” or
• For proper recognition, say the “Sergeant” instead of “Sgt.”).
command after the voice instruc- 3)Do not use acronyms (i.e., use
tion and beep tone. “County Finance Department”
instead of “CFD”).
4)Do not use special characters
(e.g., “@”, “hyphen -“, “asterisk *”,
ampersand &”).
5)If a name is not recognized from
the contact list, change it to a more
descriptive name (e.g., use
“Grandpa Joseph” instead of “Pa
Joe”).

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Skipping Prompt Messages ENDING VOICE Voice Recognition and Phone

While prompt message is being stat- RECOGNITION Contact Tips:
ed Shortly press the key on the The Kia Voice Recognition System
steering remote controller While Voice Recognition is operating may have difficulty understanding
The prompt message is immediately Press and hold the key on the some accents or uncommon names.
ended and the beep tone will sound. steering remote controller When using Voice Recognition to
After the “beep”, say the voice com- place a call, speak in a moderate
mand. tone, with clear pronunciation
• While using voice command, press-
ing any steering wheel control or a To maximize the use of Voice
Re-starting Voice Recognition different key will end voice com- Recognition, consider these guide-
mand. lines when storing contacts:
While system waits for a command
Shortly press the key on the • When the system is waiting for a • Do not store single-name entries
steering remote controller voice command, say “cancel” or (e.g., “Bob”, “Mom”, etc.). Instead,
“end” to end voice command. always use full names (including
The command wait state is immedi- first and last names) for these con-
ately ended and the beep ton will • When the system is waiting for a tacts
sound. After the “beep”, say the voice voice command, press and hold the
command. key on the steering wheel to • Do not use special characters (e.g.,
end voice command. '@', '-', '*', '&', etc.)
• Do not use abbreviations (i.e., use
"Lieutenant" instead of "Lt.") or
acronyms (i.e., use "County
Finance Department" instead of
"C. F. D."; Be sure to say the name
exactly as it is entered in the con-
tacts list

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Illustration on using voice commands More Help

Here are some examples of mode commands.
• Starting voice command. You can say a radio type like 'FM', 'AM', or 'Satellite'.
Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds): You can also say a media source like 'USB', 'My
Music', or 'iPod'.
Please say a command after Additionally, there are phone commands like
the beep (BEEP) Beep~ "Contacts', 'Call History', or 'Dial Number".
You can find more detailed commands in the user's
More Help manual.
Please say a command after the beep.
More Help
Here are some examples of mode commands.
You can say a radio type like 'FM', 'AM', or 'Satellite'. • End voice command.
You can also say a media source like 'USB', 'My Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds):
Music', or 'iPod'.
(BEEP)
Additionally, there are phone commands like
"Contacts', 'Call History', or 'Dial Number". Contacts
You can find more detailed commands in the user's
manual.
Please say a command after the beep. Contacts.
Please say the name of the contact you want
to call.
• Skipping Voice Recognition
Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds):
Cancel
Please say a... while guidance message is being stated
Shortly pressing the (BEEP) Beep Beep.. (end beep)
key (under 0.8 seconds)
More Help

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Voice Command List

• Common Commands: These commands can be used in most operations. (However a few commands may not be
available during certain operations)
Command Function Command Function
More Help Provides guidance on commands that can be Contacts Displays the Contacts screen. After saying
used anywhere in the system. this command, say the name of a contact
Help Provides guidance on commands that can be saved in the Contacts to automatically con-
used within the current mode. nect the call.
Call<Name> Calls <Name> saved in Contacts Dial Number Display the Dial number screen. After saying
Ex) Call “John Smith” this command, you can say the number that
you want to call.
Call <Name> Calls <Name> to the number that is saved as
on Mobile "Mobile" in Contacts Redial Connects the most recently called number.
Ex) Call "John Smith" on Mobile Tutorial Provide guidance on how to use voice
Call <Name> Calls <Name> to the number that is saved as recognition and Bluetooth® connections
in Office "Office" in Contacts • When listening to the radio, displays the next
Ex) Call "John Smith" in Office radio screen. (FM1➟FM2➟AM➟SAT1➟
Call <Name> Calls <Name> to the number that is saved as SAT2➟SAT3➟FM1)
at Home "Home" in Contacts Radio • When listening to a different mode, displays
Ex) Call "John Smith" at Home the most recently played radio screen.
Call <Name> Calls <Name> to the number that is saved as • When currently listening to the FM radio,
on Other "Other" in Contacts maintains the current state.
Ex) Call "John Smith" on Other • When listening to a different mode, displays
Phone Provides guidance on Phone related com- the most recently played FM screen.
mands. After saying this command, say FM1(FM One) Displays the FM1 screen.
“Favorites”,“Call History”, “Contacts” or ”Dial
Number” execute corresponding functions. FM2(FM Two) Displays the FM2 screen.
Favorites Display the Favorite screen. AM Displays the AM screen.
Call History Displays the Call History screen. FM Preset 1~6 Plays the most recently played broadcast
saved in FM Preset 1~6.

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Command Function Command Function

AM Preset 1~6 Plays the broadcast saved in AM Preset 1~6. My Music Plays the music saved in My Music.
FM 87.5~107.9 Plays the FM broadcast of the corresponding AUX (Auxiliary) Plays the connected external device.
frequency. Bluetooth® Audio Plays the music saved in connected Bluetooth®
AM 530~1710 Plays the AM broadcast of the corresponding device.
frequency. Please repeat Repeats the most recent comment.
SIRIUSTM (Satellite) • When currently listening to the SIRIUSTM, Mute Mutes the sound.
maintains the current state.
Cancel (Exit) Ends voice command.
• When listening to a different mode, displays
the most recently played SIRIUSTM screen.
SIRIUSTM (Satellite) Displays the selected SIRIUSTM screen.
1~3
SIRIUSTM Channel Plays the selected SIRIUSTM channel.
0~223
Media Moves to the most recently played media
screen.
CD Plays the music saved in the CD.
USB Plays USB music.
iPod® Plays iPod® music.

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• FM/AM radio commands: Commands available during • Satellite radio commands: Commands that can be
FM, AM radio operation. used while listening to Satellite Radio.

Command Function Command Function

Preset 1~6 Plays the broadcast station saved in Preset 1~6. Channel 0~223 Plays the selected Satellite Radio channel.
Scan Scans receivable frequencies from the current Scan Scans receivable channels from the current
broadcast and plays for 10 seconds each. broadcast and plays for 10 seconds each.
Preset Scan Moves to the next preset from the current Preset 1~6 Plays the broadcast saved in Preset 1~6.
present and plays for 10 seconds each. Information Displays the information of the current broad-
Information Displays the information of the current broad- cast.
cast.(This feature can be used when receiving
RBDS broadcasts.)

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• Audio CD commands: Commands available during • MP3 CD / USB commands: Commands available dur-
Audio CD operation. ing USB and MP3 CD operation.

Command Function Command Function

Random Randomly plays the tracks within the CD. Random Randomly plays the files within the current
Random Off Cancels random play to play tracks in sequen- folder.
tial order. Random Off Cancels random play to play files in sequential
Repeat Repeats the current track. order.
Repeat Off Cancels repeat play to play tracks in sequen- Repeat Repeats the current file.
tial order. Repeat Off Cancels repeat play to play files in sequential
Track 1~30 Plays the desired track number. order.
Information Displays the information screen of the current
file.
Next Folder Play the first file in the next folder.
Previous Folder Play the first file in the previous folder.

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• iPod® Commands: Commands available during iPod® • My Music Commands: Commands available during
operation. My Music operation.

Command Function Command Function

Random Randomly plays the songs within the current Random Randomly plays all saved files.
category. Random Off Cancels random play to play files in sequential
Random Off Cancels random play to play songs in sequen- order.
tial order. Repeat Repeats the current file.
Repeat Repeats the current song. Repeat Off Cancels repeat play to play files in sequential
Repeat Off Cancels repeat play to play songs in sequen- order.
tial order. Delete Deletes the current file. You will bypass an
additional confirmation process.

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• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Audio Commands: iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. iPod®
Commands available during Bluetooth® Wireless mobile digital device sold separately. The
Technology audio streaming from mobile phone oper- Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
ation Command Operation trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
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Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58

Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 • Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 • Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 • Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
• Manual transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 • Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
• Driving in the rain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
• Automatic transaxle operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
• Driving off-road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
All wheel drive (AWD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 • Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
• Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 • Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84 5
• Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 • Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 • Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
• GAWR (Gross axle weight rating). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55 • GVW (Gross vehicle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56 • GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
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WARNING - ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!

Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle,
open the windows immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death
by asphyxiation.
• Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose.
If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side
of the vehicle, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Kia dealer.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the
engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the vehicle out.
• Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle, be sure to do so only in
an open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn
into the interior.
If you must drive with the tailgate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher
speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the
windshield are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle Necessary inspections
CALIFORNIA PROPO- • Be sure that all windows, outside Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
SITION 65 WARNING mirror(s), and outside lights are engine coolant, brake fluid, and
Engine exhaust and a wide vari- clean. washer fluid should be checked on a
ety of automobile components • Check the condition of the tires. regular basis, at the exact interval
and parts, including compo- depending on the fluid. Further
nents found in the interior fur- • Check under the vehicle for any details are provided in chapter 7,
nishings in a vehicle, contain or sign of leaks. “Maintenance”.
emit chemicals known to the • Be sure there are no obstacles
State of California to cause can- behind you if you intend to back up.
cer and birth defects and repro- WARNING
ductive harm. In addition, cer- Driving while distracted can
tain fluids contained in vehicles result in a loss of vehicle con-
and certain products of compo- trol, that may lead to an acci-
nent wear contain or emit chem- dent, severe personal injury,
icals known to the State of and death. The driver’s primary
California to cause cancer and responsibility is in the safe and
birth defects or other reproduc- legal operation of a vehicle, and
tive harm. use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.

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Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
WARNING WARNING - Driving
All passengers must be proper- under the influence of
• Position the seat so that all con- alcohol or drugs
ly belted whenever the vehicle
trols are easily reached.
is moving. Refer to “Seat belts” Drinking and driving is danger-
• Adjust the inside and outside in chapter 3 for more informa- ous. Drunk driving is the num-
rearview mirrors. tion on their proper use. ber one contributor to the high-
• Be sure that all lights work. way death toll each year. Even a
• Check all gauges. small amount of alcohol will
WARNING affect your reflexes, percep-
• Check the operation of warning
tions and judgment. Driving
lights when the ignition switch is Always check the surrounding while under the influence of
turned to the ON position. areas near your vehicle for peo- drugs is as dangerous or more
• Release the parking brake and ple, especially children, before dangerous than driving drunk.
make sure the brake warning light putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse). You are much more likely to
goes out.
have a serious accident if you
For safe operation, be sure you are drink or take drugs and drive.
familiar with your vehicle and its
If you are drinking or taking
equipment.
drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been
drinking or taking drugs.
Choose a designated driver or
call a cab.

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WARNING
• When you intend to park or
stop the vehicle with the
engine on, be careful not to
depress the accelerator pedal
for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or
exhaust system and ignite a
fire.
• When you make a sudden
stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possi-
bly causing an accident. Keep
all things in the vehicle safely
stored.
• If you do not focus on driving,
it may cause an accident. Be
careful when operating what
may disturb driving such as
audio or heater. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
always drive safely.

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KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)

Illuminated ignition switch Ignition switch position ACC (Accessory)
(if equipped) LOCK The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.

✽ NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning
the ignition switch to the ACC posi-
tion, turn the key while turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.

ON
The warning lights can be checked
OXM059001N OXM059029N
before the engine is started. This is
Whenever a front door is opened, the The steering wheel locks to protect the normal running position after the
ignition switch will illuminate for your against theft (if equipped). The igni- engine is started.
convenience, provided the ignition tion key can be removed only in the Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
switch is not in the ON position. The LOCK position. the engine is not running to prevent
light will go off immediately when the battery discharge.
ignition switch is turned on. It will When turning the ignition switch to
also go off after about 30 seconds the LOCK position, push the key
when the door is closed. inward at the ACC position and turn START
the key toward the LOCK position.
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.

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(Continued) Starting the engine

WARNING - Ignition
switch • Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other controls WARNING
• Never turn the ignition switch
through the steering wheel Always wear appropriate shoes
to LOCK or ACC while the
while the vehicle is in motion. when operating your vehicle.
vehicle is moving. This would
The presence of your hand or Unsuitable shoes (high heels,
result in loss of directional
arm in this area could cause a ski boots,etc.) may interfere
control and braking function,
loss of vehicle control, an with your ability to use the
which could cause an acci-
accident and serious bodily brake and accelerator pedal.
dent.
injury or death.
• The anti-theft steering column
• Do not place any movable 1.Make sure the parking brake is
lock is not a substitute for the
objects around the driver’s applied.
parking brake. Before leaving
seat as they may move while
the driver’s seat, always make 2.Automatic Transaxle - Place the
driving, interfere with the driv-
sure the shift lever is engaged transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
er and lead to an accident.
in 1st gear for the manual Depress the brake pedal fully.
transaxle or P (Park) for auto- You can also start the engine when
matic transaxle, set the park- the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
ing brake fully and shut the position.
engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement 3.Turn the ignition switch to START
may occur if these precau- and hold it there until the engine
tions are not taken. starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
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It should be started without

depressing the accelerator. CAUTION
Do not wait for the engine to warm up If the engine stalls while you are
while the vehicle remains stationary. in motion, do not attempt to
Start driving at moderate engine move the shift lever to the P
speeds. (Steep accelerating and (Park) position. If traffic and
decelerating should be avoided.) road conditions permit, you may
put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and turn
the ignition switch to the START
position in an attempt to restart
the engine.

CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for
more than 10 seconds. If the
engine stalls or fails to start,
wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-
engaging the starter. Improper
use of the starter may damage it.

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ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)

Illuminated ENGINE ENGINE START/STOP button
START/STOP button position CAUTION
You are able to turn off the
OFF
engine (START/RUN) or vehicle
power (ON), only when the vehi-
cle is not in motion. In an emer-
gency situation while the vehi-
Not illuminated cle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine off and to the
• With automatic transaxle ACC position by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button for
To turn off the engine (START/RUN more than 2 seconds or 3 times
position) or vehicle power (ON posi- successively within 3 seconds.
tion), press the ENGINE If the vehicle is still moving, you
OXM053001
START/STOP button with the shift can restart the engine without
lever in the P (Park) position. When depressing the brake pedal by
Whenever the front door is opened, you press the ENGINE
the ENGINE START/STOP button pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift START/STOP button with the
will illuminate for your convenience. lever in the P (Park) position, the
The light will go off after about 30 shift lever in the N (Neutral)
ENGINE START/STOP button will position.
seconds when the door is closed. It not change to the OFF position but to
will also go off immediately when the the ACC position.
theft-alarm system is armed.

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ACC(Accessory) ON START/RUN

Orange indicator Red indicator Not illuminated

• With automatic transaxle • With automatic transaxle • With automatic transaxle

Press the ENGINE START/STOP Press the ENGINE START/STOP To start the engine, depress the
button while it is in the OFF position button while it is in the ACC position brake pedal and press the ENGINE
without depressing the brake pedal. without depressing the brake pedal. START/ STOP button with the shift
If the ENGINE START/STOP button The warning lights can be checked lever in the P (Park) or the N
is in the ACC position for more than before the engine is started. Do not (Neutral) position. For your safety,
1 hour, the button is turned off auto- leave the ENGINE START/STOP start the engine with the shift lever in
matically to prevent battery dis- button in the ON position for a long the P (Park) position.
charge. time. The battery may discharge,
because the engine is not running. ✽ NOTICE
If you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without
depressing the brake pedal for auto-
matic transaxle vehicles, the engine
will not start and the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes as fol-
low:
OFF ➔ ACC ➔ ON ➔ OFF or ACC

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✽ NOTICE (Continued) Starting the engine with a

If you leave the ENGINE START/ smart key (if equipped)
• Never reach for the ENGINE
STOP button in the ACC or ON START/STOP button or any 1.Carry the smart key or leave it
position for a long time, the battery other controls through the inside the vehicle.
will discharge. steering wheel while the vehi- 2.Make sure the parking brake is
cle is in motion. The presence firmly applied
WARNING of your hand or arm in the 3.Automatic Transaxle - Place the
area could cause loss of vehi- transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
• Never press the ENGINE cle control, an accident and
START/STOP button while the Depress the brake pedal fully.
serious bodily injury or death.
vehicle is in motion except in 4.Press the ENGINE START/STOP
an emergency. If the engine • Do not place any movable button while depressing the brake
stops while the vehicle is in objects around the driver's pedal.
motion, this would result in seat as they may move while
driving, interfere with the driv- It should be started without depress-
loss of directional control and ing the accelerator.
braking function, which could er and lead to an accident.
Do not wait for the engine to warm up
cause an accident. while the vehicle remains stationary.
• Before leaving the driver's Start driving at moderate engine
seat, always make sure the speeds. (Steep accelerating and
shift lever is engaged in P decelerating should be avoided.)
(Park), set the parking brake
fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if
these precautions are not
taken.
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• Even if the smart key is in the vehi-

cle, if it is far away from you, the WARNING CAUTION
engine may not start. Never leave the smart key in the If the engine stalls while the
• When the ENGINE START/STOP vehicle with children or vehicle vehicle is in motion, do not
button is in the ACC position or occupants who are unfamiliar attempt to move the shift lever
above, if any door is opened, the with the vehicle operation. to the P (Park) position. If the
system checks for the smart key. If Pushing the ENGINE traffic and road conditions per-
the smart key is not in the vehicle, START/STOP button while the mit, you may put the shift lever
the "KEY OUT" indicator will blink. smart key is in the vehicle may in the N (Neutral) position while
And if all doors are closed, the result in unintended engine the vehicle is still moving and
chime will sound for 5 seconds. activation and/or unintended press the ENGINE START/STOP
The indicator or warning will turn vehicle movement. button in an attempt to restart
off while the vehicle is moving. the engine.
Always have the smart key with
you.

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(Continued)
• When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you can't start the engine normal-
ly. Replace the fuse with a new
one. If it is not possible, you can
start the engine by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button
for 10 seconds while it is in the
ACC position. The engine can
start without depressing the brake
pedal. But for your safety always
OXM053002 depress the brake pedal before
starting the engine.
✽ NOTICE
• If the battery is weak or the smart
key does not work correctly, you CAUTION
can start the engine by pressing Do not press the ENGINE
the engine start/stop button with START/ STOP button for more
the smart key. than 10 seconds except when
The side with the lock button the stop lamp fuse is blown.
should contact the engine
start/stop button directly.
When you press the engine
start/stop button directly with the
smart key, the smart key should
contact the button at a right angle.
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MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Manual transaxle operation
CAUTION
The manual transaxle has 6 forward
gears. • When downshifting from fifth
gear to fourth gear, caution
This shift pattern is imprinted on the should be taken not to inad-
shift knob. The transaxle is fully syn- vertently press the gear shift
chronized in all forward gears so lever sideways in such a man-
shifting to either a higher or a lower ner that second gear is
gear is easily accomplished. engaged. Such a drastic
Press the clutch pedal down fully downshift may cause the
while shifting, then release it slowly. engine speed to increase to
If your vehicle is equipped with an the point that the tachometer
ignition lock switch, the engine will will enter the red-zone. Such
The shift lever can be moved without pulling over-revving of the engine
the ring (1). not start when starting the engine
The ring (1) must be pulled up while moving without depressing the clutch pedal. may possibly cause engine
the shift lever. (if equipped) damage.
OXM053041 The gearshift lever must be returned • Do not downshift more than 2
to the neutral position before shifting gears or downshift the gear
into R (Reverse). when the engine is running at
The button (1) located immediately high speed (5,000 RPM or
below the shift knob must be pulled higher). Such a downshifting
upward while moving the shift lever may damage the engine,
to the R (Reverse) position. (if clutch and the transaxle.
equipped)
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R
(Reverse).
Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

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• During cold weather, shifting may Using the clutch

be difficult until the transaxle lubri- WARNING The clutch should be pressed all the
cant has warmed up. This is nor- • Before leaving the driver’s way to the floor before shifting, then
mal and not harmful to the seat, always set the parking released slowly. The clutch pedal
transaxle. brake fully and shut the should always be fully released while
• If you've come to a complete stop engine off. Then make sure driving. Do not rest your foot on the
and it's hard to shift into 1st or R the transaxle is shifted into clutch pedal while driving. This can
(Reverse), put the shift lever in N 1st gear when the vehicle is cause unnecessary wear. Do not
(Neutral) position and release the parked on a level or uphill partially engage the clutch to hold
clutch. Press the clutch pedal back grade, and shifted into R the vehicle on an incline. This causes
down, and then shift into 1st or R (Reverse) on a downhill unnecessary wear. Use the foot
(Reverse) gear position. grade. Unexpected and sud- brake or parking brake to hold the
den vehicle movement can vehicle on an incline. Do not operate
occur if these precautions are the clutch pedal rapidly and repeat-
CAUTION not followed in the order iden- edly.
• To avoid premature clutch tified.
wear and damage, do not • If your vehicle has a manual Downshifting
drive with your foot resting on transaxle not equipped with a
the clutch pedal. Also, don’t ignition lock switch, it may When you must slow down in heavy
use the clutch to hold the move and cause a serious traffic or while driving up steep hills,
vehicle stopped on an uphill accident when starting the downshift before the engine starts to
grade, while waiting for a traf- engine without depressing labor. Downshifting reduces the
fic light, etc. the clutch pedal while the chance of stalling and gives better
parking brake is released and acceleration when you again need to
• Do not use the shift lever as a increase your speed. When the vehi-
handrest during driving, as the shift lever not in the N
(neutral) position. cle is traveling down steep hills,
this can result in premature downshifting helps maintain safe
wear of the transaxle shift speed and prolongs brake life.
forks.

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Good driving practices • Exercise extreme caution when

• Never take the vehicle out of gear driving on a slippery surface. Be WARNING
and coast down a hill. This is especially careful when braking, • Always buckle-up! In a colli-
extremely hazardous. Always leave accelerating or shifting gears. On a sion, an unbelted occupant is
the vehicle in gear. slippery surface, an abrupt change significantly more likely to be
in vehicle speed can cause the seriously injured or killed than
• Don't "ride" the brakes. This can drive wheels to lose traction and a properly belted occupant.
cause them to overheat and mal- the vehicle to go out of control.
function. Instead, when you are • Avoid high speeds when cor-
driving down a long hill, slow down nering or turning.
and shift to a lower gear. When you • Do not make quick steering
do this, engine braking will help wheel movements, such as
slow down the vehicle. sharp lane changes or fast,
• Slow down before shifting to a sharp turns.
lower gear. This will help avoid • The risk of rollover is greatly
over-revving the engine, which can increased if you lose control
cause damage. of your vehicle at highway
• Slow down when you encounter speeds.
cross winds. This gives you much • Loss of control often occurs if
better control of your vehicle. two or more wheels drop off
• Be sure the vehicle is completely the roadway and the driver
stopped before you attempt to shift oversteers to reenter the road-
into reverse. The transaxle can be way.
damaged if you do not. To shift into • In the event your vehicle
reverse, depress the clutch, move leaves the roadway, do not
the shift lever to neutral, then shift steer sharply. Instead, slow
to the reverse position. down before pulling back into
the travel lanes.
• Never exceed posted speed
limits.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 for-
ward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected
automatically, depending on the
position of the shift lever.

✽ NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle,
if the battery has been disconnected,
may be somewhat abrupt. This is a
UP normal condition, and the shifting
sequence will adjust after shifts are
cycled a few times by the TCM
(Transaxle Control Module) or
PCM (Powertrain Control Module).

DOWN

Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting.
(If the shift lock system is not equipped, it is not necessary to depress the brake
pedal. However, it is recommended to depress the brake pedal to avoid inadver-
tent movement of the vehicle.)
Press the lock release button when shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted freely.
OXM053022

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For smooth operation, depress the Transaxle ranges

brake pedal and the lock release but- CAUTION The indicator in the instrument clus-
ton when shifting from P (Parking) to • To avoid damage to your ter displays the shift lever position
a forward or reverse gear. transaxle, do not accelerate when the ignition switch is in the ON
the engine in R (Reverse) or position.
any forward gear position with
WARNING - Automatic the brakes on.
transaxle P (Park)
• When stopped on an incline,
• Always check the surrounding do not hold the vehicle with Always come to a complete stop
areas near your vehicle for the engine power. Use the before shifting into P (Park). This
people, especially children, service brake or the parking position locks the transaxle and pre-
before shifting the shift lever brake. vents the drive wheels from rotating.
into D (Drive) or R (Reverse). • Do not shift from N (Neutral)
• Before leaving the driver’s or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R WARNING
seat, always make sure the (Reverse) when the engine is
shift lever is in the P (Park) above idle speed. • Shifting into P (Park) while the
position; then set the parking vehicle is in motion will cause
brake fully and shut the the drive wheels to lock which
engine off. Unexpected and will cause you to lose control
sudden vehicle movement of the vehicle.
can occur if these precautions • Do not use the P (Park) posi-
are not followed in the order tion in place of the parking
identified. brake. Always make sure the
shift lever is latched in the P
(Park) position and set the
parking brake fully.
• Never leave a child unattend-
ed in a vehicle.

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N (Neutral)
CAUTION The wheels and transaxle are not
The transaxle may be damaged engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
if you shift into P (Park) while even on the slightest incline unless
the vehicle is in motion. the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.
R (Reverse)
D (Drive) Spor ts
Use this position to drive the vehicle mode
backward. This is the normal forward driving
position. The transaxle will automati-
cally shift through a 6-gear OXM053023
CAUTION sequence, providing the best fuel
Sports mode
Always come to a complete stop economy and power.
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
before shifting into or out of R in motion, sports mode is selected by
(Reverse); you may damage the For extra power when passing anoth- pushing the shift lever from the D
transaxle if you shift into R er vehicle or climbing grades, (Drive) position into the manual gate.
(Reverse) while the vehicle is in depress the accelerator fully, at To return to D (Drive) range opera-
motion, except when “Rocking which time the transaxle will auto- tion, push the shift lever back into the
the vehicle” explained in this matically downshift to the next lower main gate.
section. gear.
In sports mode, moving the shift
✽ NOTICE lever backwards and forwards will
Always come to a complete stop allow you to make gearshifts rapidly.
before shifting into D (Drive). In contrast to a manual transaxle, the
sports mode allows gearshifts with
the accelerator pedal depressed.

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Up (+) : Push the lever forward once (Continued) Shift lock system (if equipped)
to shift up one gear. • To maintain the required levels of For your safety, the automatic
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards vehicle performance and safety, transaxle has a shift lock system
once to shift down one the system may not execute cer- which prevents shifting the transaxle
gear. tain gearshifts when the shift lever from P (Park) into R (Reverse)
is operated. unless the brake pedal is depressed.
• When driving on a slippery road,
✽ NOTICE push the shift lever forward into To shift the transaxle from P (Park)
the +(up) position. This causes the into R (Reverse):
• In sports mode, the driver must
execute upshifts in accordance transaxle to shift into the 2nd gear 1.Depress and hold the brake pedal.
with road conditions, taking care which is better for smooth driving 2.Start the engine or turn the ignition
to keep the engine speed below the on a slippery road. Push the shift switch to the ON position.
red zone. lever to the -(down) side to shift 3.Move the shift lever.
• In sports mode, only the 6 forward back to the 1st gear.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
gears can be selected. To reverse depressed and released with the
or park the vehicle, move the shift shift lever in the P (Park) position, a
lever to the R (Reverse) or P chattering noise near the shift lever
(Park) position as required. may be heard. It is a normal condi-
• In sports mode, downshifts are tion.
made automatically when the
vehicle slows down. When the
vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati-
cally selected.
• In sports mode, when the engine
rpm approaches the red zone shift
points are varied to upshift auto-
matically.
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Ignition key interlock system

WARNING The ignition key cannot be removed
Always fully depress the brake unless the shift lever is in the P
pedal before and while shifting (Park) position. Even if the ignition
out of the P (Park) position into switch is in the LOCK position, the
another position to avoid inad- key also cannot be removed.
vertent motion of the vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with
which could injure persons in ENGINE START/STOP button, the
or around the vehicle. button will not change to the OFF
position unless the shift lever is in the
P (Park) position.
OXM053025L
Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position into R
(Reverse) position with the brake
pedal depressed, continue depress-
ing the brake, then do the following:
1.Carefully remove the cap covering
the shift-lock access hole (1).
2.Insert a screwdriver into the
access hole and press down on
the screwdriver.
3.Move the shift lever.
4.Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer immediately.

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Good driving practices • Always use the parking brake. Do

• Never move the gear shift lever not depend on placing the WARNING
from P (Park) to any other position transaxle in P (Park) to keep the • Always buckle-up! In a colli-
with the accelerator pedal vehicle from moving. sion, an unbelted occupant is
depressed. • Exercise extreme caution when significantly more likely to be
driving on a slippery surface. Be seriously injured or killed than
• Never move the gear shift lever into
especially careful when braking, a properly belted occupant.
P (Park) when the vehicle is in
motion. accelerating or shifting gears. On a • Avoid high speeds when cor-
slippery surface, an abrupt change nering or turning.
• Be sure the vehicle is completely in vehicle speed can cause the
stopped before you attempt to shift • Do not make quick steering
drive wheels to lose traction and
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive). wheel movements, such as
the vehicle to go out of control.
sharp lane changes or fast,
• Never take the vehicle out of gear • Optimum vehicle performance and sharp turns.
and coast down a hill. This may be economy is obtained by smoothly
extremely hazardous. Always leave • The risk of rollover is greatly
depressing and releasing the
the vehicle in gear when moving. increased if you lose control
accelerator pedal.
of your vehicle at highway
• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can
speeds.
cause them to overheat and mal-
function. Instead, when you are • Loss of control often occurs if
driving down a long hill, slow down two or more wheels drop off
and shift to a lower gear. When you the roadway and the driver
do this, engine braking will help oversteers to reenter the road-
slow down the vehicle. way.
• Slow down before shifting to a • In the event your vehicle
lower gear. Otherwise, the lower leaves the roadway, do not
gear may not be engaged. steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into
the travel lanes.
• Never exceed posted speed
limits.

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Moving up a steep grade from a

WARNING standing start
If your vehicle becomes stuck in To move up a steep grade from a
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you standing start, depress the brake
may attempt to rock the vehicle pedal, shift the shift lever to D
free by moving it forward and (Drive). Select the appropriate gear
backward. Do not attempt this depending on load weight and steep-
procedure if people or objects ness of the grade, and release the
are anywhere near the vehicle. parking brake. Depress the accelera-
During the rocking operation tor gradually while releasing the
the vehicle may suddenly move service brakes.
forward or backward as it When accelerating from a stop on
becomes unstuck, causing a steep hill, the vehicle may have a
injury or damage to nearby peo- tendency to roll backwards.
ple or objects. Shifting the shift lever into 2
(Second Gear) will help prevent
the vehicle from rolling back-
wards.

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ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (IF EQUIPPED)

In general, off-road conditions pro-
vide less traction and braking effec- WARNING
tiveness than normal road condi- If the AWD system warning light
tions. The driver must be especially ( ) illuminates, this indicates
alert to avoid driving on slopes which that there is a malfunction in the
tilt the vehicle to either side. AWD system.
These factors must be carefully con- If this occurs, have your vehicle
sidered when driving off-road. checked by an authorized Kia
Keeping the vehicle in contact with dealer as soon as possible.
the driving surface and under control
in these conditions is always the dri-
OXMA053039 ver's responsibility for the safety of Tight corner brake effect
Engine power can be delivered to all him/herself and his / her passengers.
front and rear wheels for maximum CAUTION - AWD
traction. AWD is useful when extra WARNING - Off road
traction is required on roads, such When turning sharply on a
driving paved road at low speed while
as, when driving on slippery, muddy,
wet, or snow-covered roads. These This vehicle is designed prima- in four-wheel drive, steering
vehicles are not designed for chal- rily for on road use although it control will be difficult.
lenging off-road use. Occasional off- can operate effectively off road.
road use such as established However, it was not designed to
drive in challenging off-road Tight corner brake effect is a unique
unpaved roads and trails are OK. It is characteristic of four-wheel drive
always important when traveling off- conditions. Driving in condi-
tions that exceed the vehicle's vehicles caused by the difference in
highway that the driver carefully tire rotation at the four wheels and
reduces the speed to a level that intended design or the driver's
experience level may result in the zero-degree alignment of the
does not exceed the safe operating front wheels and suspension.
speed for those conditions. severe injury or death.
Sharp turns at low speeds should be
carried out with caution.

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer mode selection

Transfer mode Selection button Indicator light Description
• When driving in AWD AUTO mode, the vehicle operates sim-
ilar to conventional 2WD vehicles under normal operating
conditions. However, if the system determines that there is a
AWD AUTO need for the AWD mode, the engine’s driving power is dis-
(AWD LOCK is tributed to all four wheels automatically without driver inter-
deactivated) (Indicator light is vention.
not illuminated) • When driving on normal roads and pavement, the vehicle
moves similar to conventional 2WD vehicles.

• This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades,

off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc., to
maximize traction.
AWD LOCK • This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds
above 19 mph (30 km/h) and is shifted to AWD AUTO mode
(Indicator light is
at speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). If the vehicle decelerates
illuminated)
to speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h), however, the transfer
mode is shifted into AWD LOCK mode again.

✽ NOTICE
• When driving on normal roads, deactivate the AWD LOCK mode by pushing the AWD LOCK button (the indi-
cator light goes off). Driving on normal roads with AWD LOCK mode (especially, when cornering) may cause
mechanical noise or vibration. The noise and vibration will disappear when the AWD LOCK mode is deactivat-
ed. Some parts of the power train may be damaged by prolonged driving with the noise and vibration.
• When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the
front wheels. This shock is not a mechanical failure.

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For safe All-wheel drive opera-

tion

WARNING - Four-wheel
driving
The conditions of on-road or
off-road that demand four-
wheel drive mean all functions
of your vehicle are exposed to
extreme stress than under nor-
mal road conditions. Slow down HILL1 HILL2
and be ready for changes in the
composition and traction of the • When you are driving up or down
surface under your tires. If you hills drive as straight as possible.
Use extreme caution in going up or WARNING - Hills
have any doubt about the safety Driving across the contour of
of the conditions you are fac- down steep hills, since you may flip
your vehicle over depending on the steep hills can be extremely
ing, stop and consider the best dangerous. This danger can
way to proceed. Do not exceed grade, terrain and water/mud con-
ditions. come from slight changes in the
the ability of yourself or your wheel angle which can destabi-
vehicle to operate safely. lize the vehicle or even if the
vehicle is maintaining stability
• Do not try to drive in deep standing under power, it can lose that
water or mud since such conditions stability if the vehicle stops its
can stall your engine and clog your forward motion. Your vehicle
exhaust pipes. Do not drive down may roll over without warning
steep hills since it requires extreme and without time for you to cor-
skill to maintain control of the vehi- rect a mistake that could cause
cle. serious injury or death.

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• You must consciously take the • Always hold the steering wheel
effort to learn how to corner in an firmly when you are driving off-
AWD vehicle. Do not rely on your road.
experience in conventional 2WD • Make sure all passengers are
vehicles in choosing safe cornering wearing seat belts.
speed in AWD mode. For starters,
you must drive more slowly in
AWD. WARNING - Wind
• Drive carefully off-road because danger
your vehicle may be damaged by If you are driving in heavy wind,
rocks or roots of trees. Become the vehicle's higher center of
familiar with the off-road conditions OXM053026 gravity decreases your steering
where you are going to drive control capacity and requires
before you begin driving. you to drive more slowly.
WARNING - Steering
wheel
WARNING - 4WD Do not grab the inside of the
steering wheel when you are • If you need to drive in the water,
Reduce speed when you turn stop your vehicle, set your transfer
corners. The center of gravity of driving off-road. You may hurt
your arm by a sudden steering to the AWD LOCK mode and drive
AWD vehicles is higher than at less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
that of conventional 2WD vehi- maneuver or from steering
cles, making them more likely to wheel rebound due to impact
roll over when you turn corners with objects on the ground. You
too fast. could lose control of the steer-
ing wheel.

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✽ NOTICE
WARNING - Driving • Do not drive in water if the level is WARNING - AWD driving
through higher than the bottom of the vehi- • Avoid high cornering speed.
water cle. • Do not make quick steering
Drive slowly. If you are driving • Check your brake condition once wheel movements, such as
too fast in water, the water can you are out of mud or water. Press sharp lane changes or fast,
get into the engine compart- the brake pedal several times as sharp turns.
ment and wet the ignition sys- you move slowly until you feel nor- • The risk of rollover is greatly
tem, causing your vehicle to mal braking forces return. increased if you lose control
suddenly stop. If this happens • Shorten your scheduled mainte- of your vehicle at high speed.
and your vehicle is in a tilted nance interval if you drive in off-
position, your vehicle may roll road conditions such as sand, mud • In a collision, an unbelted per-
over. or water (see “Maintenance under son is significantly more like-
severe usage conditions” in chap- ly to die compared to a person
ter 7). Always wash your vehicle wearing a seat belt.
thoroughly after off-road use, • Loss of control often occurs if
especially cleaning the bottom of two or more wheels drop off
the vehicle. the roadway and the driver
• Since the driving torque is always oversteers to re-enter the
applied to the 4 wheels the per- roadway. In the event your
formance of the AWD vehicle is vehicle leaves the roadway, do
greatly affected by the condition of not steer sharply. Instead,
the tires. Be sure to equip the vehi- slow down before pulling
cle with four tires of the same size back into the travel lanes.
and type.
• A full time four wheel drive vehi-
cle cannot be towed by an ordi-
nary tow truck. Make sure that
the vehicle is placed on a flat bed
truck for moving.

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Reducing the risk of a rollover

CAUTION - Mud or snow WARNING - Rollover
This multi-purpose passenger vehi-
If one of the front or rear wheels cle is defined as a Sports Utility As with other Sports Utility
begins to spin in mud, snow, Vehicle (SUV). A SUV has higher Vehicle (SUV), failure to operate
etc. the vehicle can sometimes ground clearance and a narrower this vehicle correctly may result
be driven out by depressing the track to make it more capable of per- in loss of control, an accident or
accelerator pedal further; how- forming in a wide variety of off-road vehicle rollover.
ever avoid running the engine applications. Specific design charac- • Utility vehicles have a signifi-
continuously at high rpm teristics give them a higher center of cantly higher rollover rate
because doing so could dam- gravity than ordinary vehicles. An than other types of vehicles.
age the AWD system. advantage of the higher ground • Specific design characteris-
clearance is a better view of the tics (higher ground clearance,
road, which allows you to anticipate narrower track, etc.) give this
WARNING - Jacked problems. A SUV is not designed for vehicle a higher center of
vehicle cornering at the same speeds as gravity than ordinary vehicles.
conventional passenger vehicles,
While the full-time AWD vehicle any more than low profile sports cars • A SUV is not designed for cor-
is being raised on a jack, never are designed to perform satisfactori- nering at the same speeds as
start the engine or cause the ly in off-road conditions. Due to this conventional vehicles.
tires to rotate. risk, driver and passengers are • Avoid sharp turns or abrupt
There is the danger that rotating strongly recommended to buckle maneuvers.
tires touching the ground could their seat belts. In a rollover crash, • In a rollover crash, an unbelt-
cause the vehicle to go off the an unbelted person is more likely to ed person is significantly
jack and to jump forward. die than a person wearing a seat more likely to die than a per-
belt. There are steps that a driver can son wearing a seat belt. Make
take to reduce the risk of a rollover. sure everyone in the vehicle is
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed, properly buckled up.
and or abrupt maneuvers, do not
load your roof rack with heavy cargo,
and never modify your vehicle in any
way.
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• Full-time AWD vehicles must be

WARNING tested on a special four wheel
Your vehicle is equipped with chassis dynamometer.
tires designed to provide safe
ride and handling capability. Do ✽ NOTICE
not use a size and type of tire
and wheel that is different from Never engage the parking brake
the one that is originally while performing these tests.
installed on your vehicle. It can Temporary free roller
affect the safety and perform- • A full-time AWD vehicle should not Roll tester (speedometer)
ance of your vehicle, which be tested on a 2WD roll tester. If a OXM059025
could lead to steering failure or 2WD roll tester must be used, per- 1.Check the tire pressures recom-
rollover and serious injury. form the following: mended for your vehicle.
When replacing the tires, be 2.Place the front wheels on the roll
sure to equip all four tires with tester for a speedometer test as
the tire and wheel of the same shown in the illustration.
size, type, tread, brand and
load-carrying capacity. If you 3.Release the parking brake.
nevertheless decide to equip 4.Place the rear wheels on the tem-
your vehicle with any tire/wheel porary free roller as shown in the
combination not recommended illustration.
by Kia for off road driving, you
should not use these tires for WARNING -
highway driving. Dynamometer testing
Keep away from the front of the
vehicle while the vehicle is in
gear on the dynamometer. This
is very dangerous as the vehi-
cle can jump forward and cause
serious injury or death.

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BRAKE SYSTEM
Power brakes (Continued)
Your vehicle has power-assisted
WARNING - Brakes
• Do not drive with your foot • Wet brakes may impair the
brakes that adjust automatically vehicle’s ability to safely slow
through normal usage. resting on the brake pedal.
This will create abnormal high down; the vehicle may also
In the event that the power-assisted pull to one side when the
brake temperatures, exces-
brakes lose power because of a brakes are applied. Applying
sive brake lining and pad
stalled engine or some other reason, the brakes lightly will indicate
wear, and increased stopping
you can still stop your vehicle by whether they have been
distances.
applying greater force to the brake affected in this way. Always
pedal than you normally would. The • When descending a long or test your brakes in this fash-
stopping distance, however, will be steep hill, shift to a lower gear ion after driving through deep
longer. and avoid continuous applica- water. To dry the brakes, apply
tion of the brakes. Continuous them lightly while maintaining
When the engine is not running, the
brake application will cause a safe forward speed until
reserve brake power is partially
the brakes to overheat and brake performance returns to
depleted each time the brake pedal
could result in a temporary normal.
is applied. Do not pump the brake
loss of braking performance.
pedal when the power assist has • Always, confirm the position
been interrupted. (Continued) of the brake and accelerator
Pump the brake pedal only when pedal before driving. If you
necessary to maintain steering con- don’t check the position of the
trol on slippery surfaces. accelerator and brake pedal
before driving, you may
depress the accelerator
instead of the brake pedal. It
may cause a serious accident.

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In the event of brake failure Disc brakes wear indicator

If service brakes fail to operate while When your brake pads are worn and WARNING - Brake wear
the vehicle is in motion, you can new pads are required, you will hear This brake wear warning sound
make an emergency stop with the a high-pitched warning sound from means your vehicle needs serv-
parking brake. The stopping dis- your front brakes or rear brakes. You ice. If you ignore this audible
tance, however, will be much greater may hear this sound come and go or warning, you will eventually
than normal. it may occur whenever you depress lose braking performance,
the brake pedal. which could lead to a serious
Please remember that some driving accident.
WARNING - Parking
brake conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when you first apply (or
Applying the parking brake lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-
while the vehicle is moving at mal and does not indicate a problem
normal speeds can cause a with your brakes.
sudden loss of control of the
vehicle. If you must use the
parking brake to stop the vehi- CAUTION
cle, use great caution in apply- • To avoid costly brake repairs,
ing the brake. do not continue to drive with
worn brake pads.
• Always replace the front or
WARNING rear brake pads as pairs.
Do not operate the parking
brake while the vehicle is mov-
ing except in an emergency sit-
uation. It could damage the
vehicle system and endanger
driving safety.

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Parking brake
CAUTION
Applying the parking brake
Driving with the parking brake
applied will cause excessive
brake pad and brake rotor wear.

OXM053118
Hand type
OXM059013 To engage the parking brake, first
apply the foot brake and then without
Foot type pressing the release button in, pull
To engage the parking brake, first the parking brake lever up as far as
apply the foot brake and then possible.
depress the parking brake pedal In addition it is recommended that
down as far as possible. when parking the vehicle on a gradi-
ent, the shift lever should be posi-
tioned in the appropriate low gear on
manual transaxle vehicles.

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Releasing the parking brake

WARNING
• To prevent unintentional
movement when stopped and
leaving the vehicle, do not use
the shift lever instead of the
parking brake. Set the parking
brake AND make sure the shift
lever is securely positioned in
1st (First) gear or R (Reverse)
for manual transaxle
OXM053119 equipped vehicles and in P
Hand type (Park) for automatic transaxle
OXM059014 equipped vehicles.
Foot type To release the parking brake, first
apply the foot brake and pull up the • Never allow anyone who is
To release the parking brake, parking brake lever slightly. Secondly unfamiliar with the vehicle to
depress the parking brake pedal a press the release button (1) and touch the parking brake. If the
second time while applying the foot lower the parking brake lever (2) parking brake is released
brake. The pedal will automatically while holding the button. unintentionally, serious injury
extend to the fully released position. may occur.
• All vehicles should always
have the parking brake fully
engaged when parking to
avoid inadvertent movement
of the vehicle which can injure
occupants or pedestrians.

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If at all possible, cease driving the

vehicle immediately. If that is not pos- (Continued)
sible, use extreme caution while During these conditions the
operating the vehicle and only con- vehicle should be driven at
tinue to drive the vehicle until you reduced speeds:
can reach a safe location or repair • Rough, gravel or snow-cov-
shop. ered roads.
• With tire chains installed.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) • On roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has different
WARNING surface height.
W-75
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent The safety features of an ABS
Check the brake warning light by accidents due to improper or (or ESC) equipped vehicle
turning the ignition switch ON (do not dangerous driving maneuvers. should not be tested by high
start the engine). This light will be Even though vehicle control is speed driving or cornering. This
illuminated when the parking brake is improved during emergency could endanger the safety of
applied with the ignition switch in the braking, always maintain a safe yourself or others.
START or ON position. distance between you and
Before driving, be sure the parking objects ahead. Vehicle speeds
brake is fully released and the brake should always be reduced dur-
warning light is off. ing extreme road conditions.
If the brake warning light remains on The braking distance for vehi-
after the parking brake is released cles equipped with an anti-lock
while the engine is running, there braking system (or Electronic
may be a malfunction in the brake Stability Control System) may
system. Immediate attention is nec- be longer than for those without
essary. it in the following road condi-
tions.
(Continued)

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The ABS continuously senses the ✽ NOTICE

speed of the wheels. If the wheels A click sound may be heard in the
are going to lock, the ABS system engine compartment when the vehi-
repeatedly modulates the hydraulic cle begins to move after the engine is
brake pressure to the wheels. started. These conditions are normal
When you apply your brakes under and indicate that the anti-lock brake
conditions which may lock the system is functioning properly.
wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’
sound from the brakes, or feel a cor- • Even with the anti-lock brake sys-
responding sensation in the brake tem, your vehicle still requires suf-
pedal. This is normal and it means ficient stopping distance. Always
your ABS is active. maintain a safe distance from the W-78
In order to obtain the maximum ben- vehicle in front of you.
efit from your ABS in an emergency • Always slow down when cornering. CAUTION
situation, do not attempt to modulate The anti-lock brake system cannot • If the ABS warning light is on
your brake pressure and do not try to prevent accidents resulting from and stays on, you may have a
pump your brakes. Press your brake excessive speeds. problem with the ABS. In this
pedal as hard as possible or as hard • On loose or uneven road surfaces, case, however, your regular
as the situation allows the ABS to operation of the anti-lock brake brakes will work normally.
control the force being delivered to system may result in a longer stop- • The ABS warning light will stay
the brakes. ping distance than for vehicles on for approximately 3 sec-
equipped with a conventional onds after the ignition switch
brake system. is ON. During that time, the
ABS will go through self-diag-
nosis and the light will go off if
everything is normal. If the
light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS.
Contact an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

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CAUTION ✽ NOTICE Electronic stability control

When you jump start your vehicle (ESC)
• When you drive on a road hav- because of a drained battery, the
ing poor traction, such as an engine may not run as smoothly and
icy road, and have operated the ABS warning light may turn on
your brakes continuously, the at the same time. This happens
ABS will be active continuous- because of low battery voltage. It
ly and the ABS warning light does not mean your ABS has mal-
may illuminate. Pull your vehi- functioned.
cle over to a safe place and • Do not pump your brakes!
stop the engine. • Have the battery recharged before
• Restart the engine. If the ABS driving the vehicle.
warning light goes off, then
your ABS system is normal.
Otherwise, you may have a OXMA053031
problem with the ABS. The Electronic Stability control
Contact an authorized Kia (ESC) system is designed to stabi-
dealer as soon as possible. lize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers. ESC checks where you
are steering and where the vehicle is
actually going. ESC applies the
brakes on individual wheels and
intervenes with the engine manage-
ment system to stabilize the vehicle.

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The Electronic Stability Control ESC operation

WARNING (ESC) system is an electronic sys- ESC ON condition
Never drive too fast according tem designed to help the driver main-
tain vehicle control under adverse • When the ignition is turned
to the road conditions or too - ON, ESC and ESC OFF
quickly when cornering. conditions. It is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. Factors includ- indicator lights illuminate for
Electronic stability control approximately 3 seconds,
(ESC) will not prevent acci- ing speed, road conditions and driv-
er steering input can all affect then ESC is turned on.
dents. Excessive speed in
turns, abrupt maneuvers and whether ESC will be effective in pre- • Press the ESC OFF but-
hydroplaning on wet surfaces venting a loss of control. It is still your ton for at least half a sec-
can still result in serious acci- responsibility to drive and corner at ond after turning the igni-
dents. Only a safe and attentive reasonable speeds and to leave a tion ON to turn ESC off.
driver can prevent accidents by sufficient margin of safety. (ESC OFF indicator will
avoiding maneuvers that cause When you apply your brakes under illuminate). To turn the
the vehicle to lose traction. conditions which may lock the ESC on, press the ESC
Even with ESC installed, always wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’ OFF button (ESC OFF
follow all the normal precau- sound from the brakes, or feel a cor- indicator light will go off).
tions for driving - including driv- responding sensation in the brake • When starting the engine,
ing at safe speeds for the condi- pedal. This is normal and it means you may hear a slight tick-
tions. your ESC is active. ing sound. This is the ESC
performing an automatic
system self-check and does
✽ NOTICE not indicate a problem.
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehi-
cle begins to move after the engine is
started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the Electronic
Stability Control System is function-
ing properly.

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When operating ESC operation off • ESC off state 2

When the ESC is in opera- ESC OFF state To cancel ESC operation,
tion, the ESC indicator light This car has 2 kinds of ESC press the ESC OFF button
blinks. off states. (ESC OFF ) for more than 3
• When the Electronic seconds. ESC OFF indicator
If the engine stops when light (ESC OFF ) illuminates
Stability Control is operat- ESC is off, ESC remains off.
ing properly, you can feel a and ESC OFF warning chime
Upon restarting the engine, will sound. At this state, the
slight pulsation in the vehi- the ESC will automatically
cle. This is only the effect engine control function and
turn on again. brake control function do not
of brake control and indi-
cates nothing unusual. operate. It means the car sta-
• ESC off state 1 bility control function does not
• When moving out of the To cancel ESC operation, operate any more.
mud or driving on a slip- press the ESC OFF button
pery road, pressing the (ESC OFF ) shortly (ESC
accelerator pedal may not OFF indicator light (ESC
cause the engine rpm OFF ) illuminates). At this
(revolutions per minute) to state, the engine control
increase. function does not operate. It
means the traction control
function does not operate.
Brake control function only
operates.

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Indicator light ESC OFF usage

CAUTION When driving
■ ESC indicator light Driving with varying tire or • ESC should be turned on for daily
wheel sizes may cause the ESC driving whenever possible.
system to malfunction. When
replacing tires, make sure they • To turn ESC off while driving, press
are the same size as your origi- the ESC OFF button while driving
■ ESC OFF indicator light nal tires. on a flat road surface.

WARNING
WARNING Never press the ESC OFF but-
The Electronic Stability Control ton while ESC is operating (ESC
When ignition switch is turned to ON, system is only a driving aid; use indicator light blinks).
the indicator light illuminates, then precautions for safe driving by If ESC is turned off while ESC is
goes off if the ESC system is operat- slowing down on curved, operating, the vehicle may slip
ing normally. snowy, or icy roads. Drive slow- out of control.
The ESC indicator light blinks when- ly and don’t attempt to acceler-
ever ESC is operating or illuminates ate whenever the ESC indicator
when ESC fails to operate. light is blinking, or when the ✽ NOTICE
road surface is slippery. • When operating the vehicle on a
The ESC OFF indicator light comes
on when the ESC is turned off with dynamometer, ensure that the
the button. ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated). If the ESC is left on,
it may prevent the vehicle speed
from increasing, and result in false
diagnosis.
• Turning the ESC off does not
affect ABS or brake system opera-
tion.

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Vehicle stability management The VSM does not operate when: Malfunction indicator
(VSM) • Driving on bank road such as gra- The VSM can be deactivated even if
This system provides further dient or incline you don’t cancel the VSM operation
enhancements to vehicle stability • Driving in reverse by pressing the ESC OFF button. It
and steering responses when a vehi- indicates that a malfunction has
• ESC OFF indicator light ( )
cle is driving on a slippery road or a been detected somewhere in the
remains on the instrument cluster
vehicle detects changes in coeffi- Electric Power Steering system or
cient of friction between right wheels • EPS indicator light remains on the VSM system. If the ESC indicator
and left wheels when braking. instrument cluster light ( ) or EPS warning light
remains on, take your vehicle to an
VSM operation off authorized Kia dealer and have the
VSM operation system checked.
When the VSM is in operation, ESC If you press the ESC OFF button to
indicator light ( ) blinks. turn off the ESC, the VSM will also
cancel and the ESC OFF indicator
When the vehicle stability manage- light ( ) illuminates.
ment is operating properly, you can
feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle To turn on the VSM, press the button
and/or abnormal steering responses again. The ESC OFF indicator light
(EPS). This is only the effect of brake goes out.
and EPS control and indicates noth-
ing unusual.

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✽ NOTICE Hill-start assist control (HAC)

• The VSM is designed to function WARNING A vehicle has the tendency to roll
above approximately 9 mph (15 • The Vehicle Stability back on a steep hill when it starts to
km/h) on curves. Management system is not a go after stopping. The Hill-start
• The VSM is designed to function substitute for safe driving Assist Control (HAC) prevents the
above approximately 18 mph (30 practices but a supplemen- vehicle from rolling back by applying
km/h) when a vehicle is braking on tary function only. It is the the brakes automatically for about
a split-mu road. The split-mu road responsibility of the driver to 1.5 seconds. The brakes are
is made of surfaces which have dif- always check the speed and released when the accelerator pedal
ferent friction forces. the distance to the vehicle is depressed or after about 1.5 sec-
ahead. Always hold the steer- onds.
ing wheel firmly while driving.
• Your vehicle is designed to
activate according to the dri- WARNING
ver’s intention, even with The HAC is activated only for
installed VSM. Always follow about 1.5 seconds, so when the
all the normal precautions for vehicle is starting off always
driving at safe speeds for the depress the accelerator pedal.
conditions – including driving
in clement weather and on a
slippery road. ✽ NOTICE
• Driving with varying tire or • The HAC does not operate when
wheel sizes may cause the the transaxle shift lever is in the P
VSM system to malfunction. (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
When replacing tires, make • The HAC activates even though
sure they are the same size as the ESC is off but it does not acti-
your original tires. vate when the ESC has malfunc-
tioned.

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Good braking practices • Check to be sure the parking brake • Don't coast down hills with the
is not engaged and the parking vehicle out of gear. This is extreme-
brake indicator light is out before ly hazardous. Keep the vehicle in
WARNING driving away. gear at all times, use the brakes to
• Whenever you leave or park • Driving through water may get the slow down, then shift to a lower
your vehicle, always set the brakes wet. They can also get wet gear so that engine braking will
parking brake as far as possi- when the vehicle is washed. Wet help you maintain a safe speed.
ble and shift the vehicle to 1st brakes can be dangerous! Your • Don't "ride" the brake pedal.
(First) gear or R (Reverse) for vehicle will not stop as quickly if the Resting your foot on the brake
manual transaxle, or P (Park) brakes are wet. Wet brakes may pedal while driving can be danger-
for automatic transaxle. If the cause the vehicle to pull to one ous because the brakes might
parking brake is not fully side. overheat and lose their effective-
engaged, the vehicle may ness. It also increases the wear of
move inadvertently and injure To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action the brake components.
yourself and others.
returns to normal, taking care to • If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
• All vehicles should always keep the vehicle under control at ing, apply the brakes gently and
have the parking brake fully all times. If the braking action does keep the vehicle pointed straight
engaged when parking to not return to normal, stop as soon ahead while you slow down. When
avoid inadvertent movement as it is safe to do so and call an you are moving slowly enough for it
of the vehicle which can injure authorized Kia dealer for assis- to be safe to do so, pull off the road
occupants or pedestrians. tance. and stop in a safe place.

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• If your vehicle is equipped with an • Under some conditions your park-

automatic transaxle, don't let your ing brake can freeze in the
vehicle creep forward. To avoid engaged position. This is most like-
creeping forward, keep your foot ly to happen when there is an
firmly on the brake pedal when the accumulation of snow or ice
vehicle is stopped. around or near the rear brakes or if
• Be cautious when parking on a hill. the brakes are wet. If there is a risk
Firmly engage the parking brake that the parking brake may freeze,
and place the shift lever in P (auto- apply it only temporarily while you
matic transaxle) or in first or put the shift lever in P (automatic
reverse gear (manual transaxle). If transaxle) or in first or reverse gear
your vehicle is facing downhill, turn (manual transaxle) and block the
the front wheels into the curb to rear wheels so the vehicle cannot
help keep the vehicle from rolling. If roll. Then release the parking
your vehicle is facing uphill, turn brake.
the front wheels away from the • Do not hold the vehicle on the
curb to help keep the vehicle from upgrade with the accelerator
rolling. If there is no curb or if it is pedal. This can cause the transaxle
required by other conditions to to overheat. Always use the brake
keep the vehicle from rolling, block pedal or parking brake.
the wheels.

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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING (Continued)
• If the cruise control is left on • Be careful when driving
(CRUISE indicator light in the downhill using the cruise con-
instrument cluster illuminat- trol system, which may
ed), the cruise control can be increase the vehicle speed.
switched on accidentally.
Keep the cruise control sys-
tem off (CRUISE indicator
light OFF) when the cruise
control is not in use, to avoid
OXMA053020 inadvertently setting a speed.
1. Cruise indicator • Use the cruise control system
2. Cruise set indicator only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
The cruise control system allows you • Do not use the cruise control
to program the vehicle to maintain a when it may not be safe to
constant speed without pressing the keep the vehicle at a constant
accelerator pedal. speed, for instance, driving in
heavy or varying traffic, or on
This system is designed to function slippery (rainy, icy or snow-
above approximately 25 mph (40 covered) or winding roads or
km/h). over 6% up-hill or down-hill
roads.
• Pay particular attention to the
driving conditions whenever
using the cruise control sys-
tem.
(Continued)

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✽ NOTICE Cruise control switch To set cruise control speed:

• During normal cruise control
operation, when the SET switch is
activated or reactivated after
applying the brakes, the cruise
control will energize after approx-
imately 3 seconds. The delay is
normal.
• To activate cruise control, depress
the brake pedal at least once after
turning the ignition switch to the
ON position or starting the engine.
This is to check if the brake switch
OXM053004 OXM053006
which is important part to cancel
cruise control is in normal condi- CRUISE : Turns cruise control sys- 1. Press the CRUISE button on the
tion. tem on or off. steering wheel to turn the system
CANCEL: Cancels cruise control on. The CRUISE indicator light in
operation. the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.
RES+: Resumes or increases cruise
control speed. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 25 mph
SET-: Sets or decreases cruise con- (40 km/h).
trol speed.

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To increase cruise control set To decrease the cruising

speed: speed:

OXM053008
3. Move the lever down (to SET-),
and release it at the desired OXM053009 OXM053008
speed. The SET indicator light in
the instrument cluster will illumi- Follow either of these procedures: Follow either of these procedures:
nate. Release the accelerator • Move the lever up (to RES+) and • Move the lever down (to SET-) and
pedal at the same time. The hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate. hold it. Your vehicle will gradually
desired speed will automatically Release the lever at the speed you slow down. Release the lever at the
be maintained. want. speed you want to maintain.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may • Move the lever up (to RES+) and • Move the lever down (to SET-) and
slow down or speed up slightly while release it immediately. release it immediately.
going uphill or downhill. The cruising speed will increase by The cruising speed will decrease
1 mph (or 2km/h) each time you by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time you
move the lever up (to RES+) in this move the lever down (to SET-) in
manner. this manner.

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To temporarily accelerate with To cancel cruise control, do Each of these actions will cancel
the cruise control on: one of the following: cruise control operation (the SET
indicator light in the instrument clus-
If you want to speed up temporarily
ter will go off), but it will not turn the
when the cruise control is on,
system off. If you wish to resume
depress the accelerator pedal.
cruise control operation, push the
Increased speed will not interfere
RES + switch located on your steer-
with cruise control operation or
ing wheel. You will return to your pre-
change the set speed.
viously preset speed.
To return to the set speed, take your
foot off the accelerator.

OXM053010

• Press the brake pedal.

• Shift into N (Neutral) with an auto-
matic transaxle.
• Push the CANCEL switch located
on the steering wheel.
• Decrease the vehicle speed lower
than the memory speed by 9 mph
(15 km/h).
• Decrease the vehicle speed to less
than approximately 25 mph (40
km/h).

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To resume cruising speed at To turn cruise control off, do

more than approximately 25 one of the following:
mph (40 km/h):

OXM053006
OXM053009
• Press the CRUISE button (the
If any method other than the CRUISE indicator light in the
CRUISE button was used to cancel instrument cluster will go off).
cruising speed and the system is still • Turn the ignition off.
activated, the most recent set speed
Both of these actions cancel cruise
will automatically resume when you
control operation. If you want to
move the lever up (to RES+).
resume cruise control operation,
It will not resume, however, if the repeat the steps provided in “To set
vehicle speed has dropped below cruise control speed” on the previous
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). page.

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BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)

➀ BSD(Blind spot detection)
Warning range is dependent on your WARNING
vehicle speed. However, if your vehi- • Always check the road condi-
cle speed is speedy about 10km/h tions while driving for unex-
than other vehicle, the warning is not pected situations even
operated. though the BSD (Blind spot
➁ LCA(Lane change assist) detection) system is operat-
ing.
When the vehicle is approaching to
your vehicle at high speed, the warn- • Never use the BSD system as
OXM053013 ing is operated. a replacement for careful driv-
ing practices. Drivers should
always use their mirrors and
look over their shoulders to
detect other vehicles when
changing lanes. The BSD sys-
tem is only intended to sup-
plement safe practices.

OXMA053126
The BSD (Blind spot detection) sys-
tem uses a radar sensor to alert the
driver while driving.
It senses the rear side territory of the
vehicle and provides information to
the driver.

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Operating conditions Warning type 1st stage

The indicator on the switch will illumi- The system will activate when:
nate when the BSD (Blind spot 1.The system is on
detection) system switch is pressed
with the ignition switch ON. If vehicle 2.Vehicle speed is above 18.6 mph
speed exceeds 18.6 mph (30 km/h) (30 km/h)
the system will activate. 3.Other vehicles are detected in the
If the ignition switch is turned OFF rear side
and ON the system returns to the
previous state.
When the system is not used turn the OXMA053014
system off by turning off the switch.
If a vehicle is detected within the
When the system is turned on the boundary of the system, a yellow
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec- warning light will illuminate inside of
onds on the outside rearview mirror. the outside rearview mirror glass.

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2nd stage Detecting sensor Warning message

OXMA053015
The second stage alarm will activate OXM053016 OXM053053E
when:
1.The first stage alert is on The sensors are located on inside of The message will appear to notify the
the rear bumper. driver if there are foreign substances on
2.The turn signal is on to change a the rear bumper or it is hot near the rear
lane or the hazard warning light is Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly. bumper. The light on the switch and the
on system will turn off automatically.
Remove the foreign substance on the
When the second stage alert is acti- rear bumper. After the foreign sub-
vated, a warning light will illuminate stance is removed, if you drive for
on the outside rearview mirror hous- approximately 10 minutes, the system
ing and a alarm will sound. will work normally.
If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign substance is
removed, we recommend that you take
your vehicle to an authorized Kia deal-
er and have the system checked.

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WARNING CAUTION
• The warning light on the out- • The system may not work
side rearview mirror housing properly if the bumper has
will illuminate whenever a been replaced or if repair work
vehicle is detected at the rear has been done near the sen-
side by the system. sor.
To avoid accidents, do not • The detection area differs
focus only on the warning according to the roads width.
light and neglect to see the If the road is narrow the sys-
surroundings of the vehicle. tem may detect other vehicles
OXM053054E
• Drive safely even though the in the next lane.
If the system does not work properly, vehicle is equipped with a • To the contrary, if the road is
a warning message will appear and BSD (Blind spot detection) very wide the system may not
the light on the switch will turn off. system. Do not solely rely on detect other vehicles.
The system will turn off automatical- the system but check for your- • The system may turn off due
ly. self before changing lanes. to strong electromagnetic
The system may not alert the waves.
Have your vehicle inspected by an driver in some conditions so
authorized Kia dealer. always check the surround-
ings while driving.

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Non-operating condition - A lot of amount of metal sub- Outside rearview mirror may not
stances are near the vehicles such alert the driver when:
Driver's Attention as a construction area.
The driver must be cautious in the - The outside rearview mirror hous-
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus ing is covered with foreign matter.
following situations in which the sys-
or truck. - The window is covered with foreign
tem may not assist the driver and
may not function properly. - A motorcycle or bicycle is near. matter.
- A flat trailer like vehicle is near. - The windows are severely tinted.
- Curved roads, tollgates, etc. - If the vehicle has started at the
same time as the vehicle next to it
- The surrounding of the sensor is and has accelerated.
covered by rain, snow, mud, etc
- When the other vehicle passes by
- The rear bumper near the sensor is very fast.
covered or hidden with a foreign
matter such as a sticker, bumper - When changing lanes.
guard, bicycle stand etc. - When going down or up a steep
- The rear bumper is damaged or the road where the height of the lane is
sensor is out of place. different.
- The height of the vehicle is - When the other vehicle drives at
changed or altered such as when the rear very nearby or drives very
the trunk is loaded with heavy close.
objects, or has abnormal tire pres- - When the temperature near the
sure etc. bumper is high.
- Due to bad weather such as heavy - When a trailer or carrier is installed.
rain or snow. - When driving through a narrow
- A fixed object is near such as a road with many trees or bushes.
guardrail, etc.

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ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM

Active ECO operation • When the Active ECO button is Limitation of Active ECO oper-
pressed the ECO indicator (green) ation:
will illuminate to show that the
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating.
Active ECO is operating, the system
• When the Active ECO is activated, operation is limited even though
it will remain on until the Active there is no change in the ECO indi-
ECO button is pressed again. cator.
Active ECO does not turn off when
• When the coolant temperature is
the engine is restarted. To turn off
low: The system will be limited until
Active ECO, press the Active ECO
engine performance becomes nor-
button again.
mal.
• If Active ECO is turned off, the sys-
• When driving up a hill: The system
tem will return to normal mode.
OXM053017 will be limited to gain power when
Active ECO helps improve fuel effi- driving uphill because the engine
ciency by controlling certain engine When Active ECO is activated: torque is restricted.
and transaxle system operating • The engine noise may get louder. • When using sports mode: The sys-
parameters. Fuel efficiency depends tem will be limited according to the
• The vehicle speed may slightly be shift location.
on the driver's driving habit and road
reduced.
condition. • When the accelerator pedal is
• The air conditioner performance deeply depressed for a few sec-
may be affected. onds: The system will be limited,
judging that the driver wants to
speed up.

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ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends • Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This • Keep your vehicle in good condi-
mainly on your style of driving, where can increase fuel consumption and tion. For better fuel economy and
you drive and when you drive. also increase wear on these com- reduced maintenance costs, main-
Each of these factors affects how ponents. In addition, driving with tain your vehicle in accordance
many miles (kilometers) you can get your foot resting on the brake pedal with the maintenance schedule in
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate may cause the brakes to overheat, section 7. If you drive your vehicle
your vehicle as economically as pos- which reduces their effectiveness in severe conditions, more frequent
sible, use the following driving sug- and may lead to more serious con- maintenance is required (see sec-
gestions to help save money in both sequences. tion 7 for details).
fuel and repairs: • Take care of your tires. Keep them • Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi-
• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a inflated to the recommended pres- mum service, your vehicle should
moderate rate. Don't make "jack- sure. Incorrect inflation, either too be kept clean and free of corrosive
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts much or too little, results in unnec- materials. It is especially important
and maintain a steady cruising essary tire wear. Check the tire that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
speed. Don't race between stop- pressures at least once a month. allowed to accumulate on the
lights. Try to adjust your speed to • Be sure that the wheels are underside of the vehicle. This extra
the traffic so you don't have to aligned correctly. Improper align- weight can result in increased fuel
change speeds unnecessarily. ment can result from hitting curbs consumption and also contribute to
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos- or driving too fast over irregular corrosion.
sible. Always maintain a safe dis- surfaces. Poor alignment causes • Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-
tance from other vehicles so you faster tire wear and may also result sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
can avoid unnecessary braking. in other problems as well as reduces fuel economy.
This also reduces brake wear. greater fuel consumption. • Don't let the engine idle longer
• Drive at a moderate speed. The than necessary. If you are waiting
faster you drive, the more fuel your (and not in traffic), turn off your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate engine and restart only when
speed, especially on the highway, you're ready to go.
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption.

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• Remember, your vehicle does not • Use your air conditioning sparingly.
require extended warm-up. After The air conditioning system is WARNING - Engine off
the engine has started, allow the operated by engine power so your during
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds fuel economy is reduced when you motion
prior to placing the vehicle in gear. use it. Never turn the engine off to
In very cold weather, however, give • Open windows at high speeds can coast down hills or anytime the
your engine a slightly longer warm- reduce fuel economy. vehicle is in motion. The power
up period. steering and power brakes will
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
• Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. and headwinds. To help offset not function properly without
Lugging is driving too slowly in a some of this loss, slow down when the engine running. Instead,
very high gear resulting in engine driving in these conditions. keep the engine on and down-
bucking. If this happens, shift to a shift to an appropriate gear for
lower gear. Over-revving is racing engine braking effect. In addi-
the engine beyond its safe limit. Keeping a vehicle in good operating tion, turning off the ignition
This can be avoided by shifting at condition is important both for econ- while driving could engage the
the recommended speed. omy and safety. Therefore, have an steering wheel lock resulting in
authorized Kia dealer perform loss of vehicle steering which
scheduled inspections and mainte- could cause serious injury or
nance. death.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions • If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, Reducing the risk of a rollover
When hazardous driving conditions use second gear. Accelerate slow- This multi-purpose passenger vehi-
are encountered such as water, ly to avoid spinning the drive cle is defined as a Sports Utility
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz- wheels. Vehicle (SUV). SUV’s have higher
ards, follow these suggestions: • Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or ground clearance and a narrower
• Drive cautiously and allow extra other non-slip material under the track to make them capable of per-
distance for braking. drive wheels to provide traction forming in a wide variety of off-road
when stalled in ice, snow, or mud. applications. Specific design charac-
• Avoid sudden braking or steering. teristics give them a higher center of
• When braking with non-ABS gravity than ordinary vehicles. An
brakes pump the brake pedal with WARNING - Downshifting advantage of the higher ground
a light up-and-down motion until Downshifting with an automatic clearance is a better view of the
the vehicle is stopped. transaxle, while driving on slip- road, which allows you to anticipate
pery surfaces can cause an problems. They are not designed for
accident. The sudden change in cornering at the same speeds as
WARNING - ABS tire speed could cause the tires conventional passenger vehicles,
Do not pump the brake pedal on to skid. Be careful when down- any more than low-slung sports vehi-
a vehicle equipped with ABS. shifting on slippery surfaces. cles are designed to perform satis-
factorily in off-road conditions. Due to
this risk, driver and passengers are
strongly recommended to buckle
their seat belts. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is more likely to
die than a person wearing a seat
belt. There are steps that a driver can
make to reduce the risk of a rollover.
If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers, do not load your
roof rack with heavy cargo, and
never modify your vehicle in any way.

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Rocking the vehicle

WARNING - Rollover WARNING If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
As with other Sports Utility Your vehicle is equipped with to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
Vehicle (SUV), failure to operate tires designed to provide safe first turn the steering wheel right and
this vehicle correctly may result ride and handling capability. Do left to clear the area around your
in loss of control, an accident or not use a size and type of tire front wheels. Then, shift back and
vehicle rollover. and wheel that is different from forth between 1st (First) and R
• Utility vehicles have a signifi- the one that is originally (Reverse) in vehicles equipped with
cantly higher rollover rate installed on your vehicle. It can a manual transaxle or R (Reverse)
than other types of vehicles. affect the safety and perform- and any forward gear in vehicles
ance of your vehicle, which equipped with an automatic
• Specific design characteris- could lead to steering failure or
tics (higher ground clearance, transaxle. Do not race the engine,
rollover and serious injury. and spin the wheels as little as pos-
narrower track, etc.) give this When replacing the tires, be
vehicle a higher center of sible. If you are still stuck after a few
sure to equip all four tires with tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a
gravity than ordinary vehicles. the tire and wheel of the same tow vehicle to avoid engine overheat-
• A SUV is not designed for cor- size, type, tread, brand and ing and possible damage to the
nering at the same speeds as load-carrying capacity. If you transaxle.
conventional vehicles. nevertheless decide to equip
• Avoid sharp turns or abrupt your vehicle with any tire/wheel
maneuvers. combination not recommended CAUTION
• In a rollover crash, an unbelt- by Kia for off road driving, you Prolonged rocking may cause
ed person is significantly should not use these tires for engine overheating, transaxle
more likely to die than a per- highway driving. damage or failure, and tire dam-
son wearing a seat belt. Make age.
sure everyone in the vehicle is
properly buckled up.

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Smooth cornering
WARNING - Spinning WARNING
tires If your vehicle becomes stuck in
Do not spin the wheels, espe- snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
cially at speeds more than 35 may attempt to rock the vehicle
mph (56 km/h). Spinning the free by moving it forward and
wheels at high speeds when the backward. Do not attempt this
vehicle is stationary could procedure if people or objects
cause a tire to overheat which are anywhere near the vehicle.
could result in tire damage that During the rocking operation
may injure bystanders. the vehicle may suddenly move
forward or backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing
✽ NOTICE injury or damage to nearby peo- OUN056051

The ESC system (if equipped) ple or objects. Avoid braking or gear changing in
should be turned OFF prior to rock- corners, especially when roads are
ing the vehicle. wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration. If
you follow these suggestions, tire
wear will be held to a minimum.

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Driving at night • Adjust your mirrors to reduce the Driving in the rain
glare from other driver's head-
lights.
• Keep your headlights clean and
properly aimed. (On vehicles not
equipped with the automatic head-
light aiming feature.) Dirty or
improperly aimed headlights will
make it much more difficult to see
at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the head-
lights of oncoming vehicles. You
OCM053010
could be temporarily blinded, and it 1VQA3003
will take several seconds for your
Because night driving presents more eyes to readjust to the darkness. Rain and wet roads can make driving
hazards than driving in the daylight, dangerous, especially if you’re not
here are some important tips to prepared for the slick pavement.
remember: Here are a few things to consider
• Slow down and keep more dis- when driving in the rain:
tance between you and other vehi- • A heavy rainfall will make it harder
cles, as it may be more difficult to to see and will increase the dis-
see at night, especially in areas tance needed to stop your vehicle,
where there may not be any street so slow down.
lights. • Keep your windshield wiping
equipment in good shape. Replace
your windshield wiper blades when
they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.

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• If your tires are not in good condi- Driving off-road

tion, making a quick stop on wet Drive carefully off-road because your
WARNING
pavement can cause a skid and vehicle may be damaged by rocks or • Underinflated or overinflated
possibly lead to an accident. Be roots of trees. Become familiar with tires can cause poor handling,
sure your tires are in good shape. the off-road conditions where you loss of vehicle control, and
• Turn on your headlights to make it are going to drive before you begin sudden tire failure leading to
easier for others to see you. driving. accidents, injuries, and even
• Driving too fast through large pud- death. Always check tires for
dles can affect your brakes. If you proper inflation before driv-
Highway driving ing. For proper tire pressures,
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly. Tires refer to “Tires and wheels” in
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to section 8.
• If you believe you may have gotten
your brakes wet, apply them lightly specification. Low tire inflation pres- • Driving on tires with no or
while driving until normal braking sures will result in overheating and insufficient tread is danger-
operation returns. possible failure of the tires. ous. Worn-out tires can result
Avoid using worn or damaged tires in loss of vehicle control, col-
which may result in reduced traction lisions, injury, and even death.
Driving in flooded areas or tire failure. Worn-out tires should be
Avoid driving through flooded areas replaced as soon as possible
unless you are sure the water is no and should never be used for
higher than the bottom of the wheel ✽ NOTICE driving. Always check the tire
hub. Drive through any water slowly. Never exceed the maximum tire tread before driving your vehi-
Allow adequate stopping distance inflation pressure shown on the cle. For further information
because brake performance may be tires. and tread limits, refer to “Tires
affected. and wheels” in section 7.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.

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Fuel, engine coolant and engine

oil
High speed travel consumes more
fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-
get to check both the engine coolant
and engine oil.

Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
result in overheating of the engine.

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WINTER DRIVING
Snowy or icy conditions Snow tires
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it If you mount snow tires on your vehi-
may be necessary to use snow tires cle, make sure they are radial tires of
or to install tire chains on your tires. the same size and load range as the
If snow tires are needed, it is neces- original tires. Mount snow tires on all
sary to select tires equivalent in size four wheels to balance your vehicle’s
and type of the original equipment handling in all weather conditions.
tires. Failure to do so may adversely Keep in mind that the traction provid-
affect the safety and handling of your ed by snow tires on dry roads may
vehicle. Furthermore, speeding, not be as high as your vehicle's orig-
rapid acceleration, sudden brake inal equipment tires. You should drive
1VQA3005 applications, and sharp turns are cautiously even when the roads are
Severe weather conditions in the potentially very hazardous practices. clear. Check with the tire dealer for
winter result in greater wear and During deceleration, use engine maximum speed recommendations.
other problems. To minimize the braking to the fullest extent. Sudden Do not install studded tires without
problems of winter driving, you brake applications on snowy or icy first checking local, state and munic-
should follow these suggestions: roads may cause skids to occur. You ipal regulations for possible restric-
need to keep sufficient distance tions against their use.
between the vehicle in operation in
front of your vehicle. Also, apply the
brake gently. It should be noted that WARNING - Snow tire
installing tire chains on the tire will size
provide a greater driving force, but Snow tires should be equivalent
will not prevent side skids. in size and type to the vehicle's
standard tires. Otherwise, the
✽ NOTICE safety and handling of your
vehicle may be adversely affect-
Tire chains are not legal in all states. ed.
Check state laws before fitting tire
chains.

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Tire chains When using tire chains, attach them

to the drive wheels as follows. CAUTION
2WD : Front wheels • Make sure the snow chains
4WD : All four wheels are the correct size and type
for your tires. Incorrect snow
If a full set of chains is not chains can cause damage to
available for a 4WD vehicle, the vehicle body and suspen-
chains may be installed on sion and may not be covered
the front wheels only. by your vehicle manufacturer
warranty. Also, the snow chain
connecting hooks may be
damaged from contacting
vehicle components causing
1VQA3007 the snow chains to come
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are loose from the tire. Make sure
thinner, they can be damaged by the snow chains are SAE
mounting some types of snow chains class “S” certified.
on them. Therefore, the use of snow • Always check chain installa-
tires is recommended instead of tion for proper mounting after
snow chains. Do not mount tire driving approximately 0.3 to
chains on vehicles equipped with 0.6 miles (0.5 to 1 km) to
aluminum wheels; snow chains may ensure safe mounting.
cause damage to the wheels. If snow Retighten or remount the
chains must be used, use wire-type chains if they are loose.
chains with a thickness of less than
0.47 in (12 mm). Damage to your
vehicle caused by improper snow
chain use is not covered by your
vehicle manufacturers warranty.

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Chain installation
When installing chains, follow the WARNING - Tire chains CAUTION
manufacturer's instructions and • The use of chains may • Chains that are the wrong size
mount them as tightly as you can. adversely affect vehicle han- or improperly installed can
Drive slowly with chains installed. If dling. damage your vehicle's brake
you hear the chains contacting the • Do not exceed 20 mph (30 lines, suspension, body and
body or chassis, stop and tighten km/h) or the chain manufac- wheels.
them. If they still make contact, slow turer’s recommended speed • Stop driving and retighten the
down until it stops. Remove the limit, whichever is lower. chains any time you hear them
chains as soon as you begin driving hitting the vehicle.
on cleared roads. • Drive carefully and avoid
bumps, holes, sharp turns,
and other road hazards, which
WARNING - Mounting may cause the vehicle to
chains bounce.
When mounting snow chains, • Avoid sharp turns or locked-
park the vehicle on level ground wheel braking.
away from traffic. Turn on the
vehicle Hazard Warning flashers
and place a triangular emer-
gency warning device behind
the vehicle if available. Always
place the vehicle in P (Park),
apply the parking brake and
turn off the engine before
installing snow chains.

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Use high quality ethylene gly- Change to "winter weight" oil To keep locks from freezing
col coolant if necessary To keep the locks from freezing,
Your vehicle is delivered with high In some climates it is recommended squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the that a lower viscosity "winter weight" glycerine into the key opening. If a
cooling system. It is the only type of oil be used during cold weather. See lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
coolant that should be used because section 8 for recommendations. If an approved de-icing fluid to remove
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool- you aren't sure what weight oil you the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
ing system, lubricates the water should use, consult an authorized you may be able to thaw it out by
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure Kia dealer. using a heated key. Handle the heat-
to replace or replenish your coolant ed key with care to avoid injury.
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. Before winter, Check spark plugs and igni-
have your coolant tested to assure tion system Use approved window washer
that its freezing point is sufficient for Inspect your spark plugs as anti-freeze in system
the temperatures anticipated during described in section 7 and replace To keep the water in the window
the winter. them if necessary. Also check all washer system from freezing, add an
ignition wiring and components to be approved window washer anti-freeze
sure they are not cracked, worn or solution in accordance with instruc-
Check battery and cables damaged in any way. tions on the container. Window wash-
Winter puts additional burdens on er anti-freeze is available from an
the battery system. Visually inspect authorized Kia dealer and most auto
the battery and cables as described parts outlets. Do not use engine
in section 7. The level of charge in coolant or other types of anti-freeze
your battery can be checked by an as these may damage the paint fin-
authorized Kia dealer or a service ish.
station.

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Don’t let your parking brake Carry emergency equipment

freeze Depending on the severity of the
Under some conditions your parking weather, you should carry appropri-
brake can freeze in the engaged ate emergency equipment. Some of
position. This is most likely to hap- the items you may want to carry
pen when there is an accumulation include tire chains, tow straps or
of snow or ice around or near the chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. sand, shovel, jumper cables, window
If there is a risk the parking brake scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-
may freeze, apply it only temporarily alls, blanket, etc.
while you put the gear shift lever in P
(Park, automatic transaxle) or in first
or reverse gear (manual transaxle)
and block the rear wheels so the
vehicle cannot roll. Then release the
parking brake.

Don't let ice and snow accu-

mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
vehicle to be sure the movement of
the front wheels and the steering
components are not obstructed.

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TRAILER TOWING
If you are considering towing with Remember that trailering is different
your vehicle, you should first check WARNING - Weight than just driving your vehicle by itself.
with your country's Department of limits Trailering means changes in han-
Motor Vehicles to determine their Before towing, make sure the dling, durability, and fuel economy.
legal requirements. total trailer weight, GCW (gross Successful, safe trailering requires
Since laws vary the requirements for combination weight), GVW correct equipment, and it has to be
towing trailers, cars, or other types of (gross vehicle weight), GAW used properly.
vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask (gross axle weight) and trailer
an authorized Kia dealer for further tongue load are all within the This section contains many time-
details before towing. limits. tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are
WARNING - Towing a important for your safety and that of
trailer CAUTION your passengers. Please read this
Pulling a trailer improperly can section carefully before you pull a
If you don't use the correct trailer.
equipment and/or drive improp- damage your vehicle and result
erly, you can lose control when in costly repairs not covered by
you pull a trailer. For example, if your warranty. To pull a trailer Load-pulling components such as
the trailer is too heavy, the correctly, follow the advice in the engine, transaxle, wheel assem-
brakes may not work well - or this section. blies, and tires are forced to work
even at all. You and your pas- harder against the load of the added
sengers could be seriously or weight. The engine is required to
fatally injured. Pull a trailer only Your vehicle can tow a trailer.* To operate at relatively higher speeds
if you have followed all the identify what the vehicle trailering and under greater loads. This addi-
steps in this section. capacity is for your vehicle, you tional burden generates extra heat.
should read the information in The trailer also adds considerably to
“Weight of the trailer” that appears wind resistance, increasing the
You may require an additional wiring later in this section.
harness connector to install a trailer pulling requirements.
hitch. Please contact an authorized
Kia dealer for more details.

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Hitches Safety chains Trailer brakes

It's important to have the correct You should always attach chains If your trailer is equipped with a brak-
hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large between your vehicle and your trail- ing system, make sure it conforms to
trucks going by, and rough roads are er. Cross the safety chains under the your state’s regulations and that it is
a few reasons why you’ll need the tongue of the trailer so that the properly installed and operating cor-
right hitch. Here are some rules to tongue will not drop to the road if it rectly.
follow: becomes separated from the hitch. If your trailer weight exceeds the
• Will you have to make any holes in Instructions about safety chains may maximum allowed weight without
the body of your vehicle when you be provided by the hitch manufactur- trailer brakes, then the trailer will also
install a trailer hitch? If you do, then er or by the trailer manufacturer. require its own brakes as well. Be
be sure to seal the holes later Follow the manufacturer’s recom- sure to read and follow the instruc-
when you remove the hitch. mendation for attaching safety tions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be
If you don’t seal them, deadly car- chains. Always leave just enough able to install, adjust and maintain
bon monoxide (CO) from your slack so you can turn with your trail- them properly.
exhaust can get into your vehicle, er. And, never allow safety chains to • Don’t tap into or modify your vehi-
as well as dirt and water. drag on the ground. cle's brake system.
• The bumpers on your vehicle are
not intended for hitches. Do not
attach rental hitches or other
WARNING - Trailer
bumper-type hitches to them. Use brakes
only a frame-mounted hitch that Do not use a trailer with its own
does not attach to the bumper. brakes unless you are absolute-
• Kia trailer hitch accessory is avail- ly certain that you have proper-
able at an authorized Kia dealer. ly set up the brake system. This
is not a task for amateurs. Use
an experienced, competent
trailer shop for this work.

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Driving with a trailer Following distance Making turns

Towing a trailer requires a certain Stay at least twice as far behind the When you’re turning with a trailer,
amount of experience. Before setting vehicle ahead as you would when make wider turns than normal. Do
out for the open road, you must get driving your vehicle without a trailer. this so your trailer won’t strike soft
to know your trailer. Acquaint your- This can help you avoid situations shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,
self with the feel of handling and that require heavy braking and sud- or other objects near the edge of the
braking with the added weight of the den turns. road. Avoid jerky or sudden maneu-
trailer. And always keep in mind that vers. Signal well in advance before
the vehicle you are driving is now a turning or lane changes.
Passing
good deal longer and not nearly so
responsive as your vehicle is by You’ll need more passing distance
itself. up ahead when you’re towing a trail-
er. And, because of the increased
Before you start, check the trailer vehicle length, you’ll need to go
hitch and platform, safety chains, much farther beyond the passed
electrical connector(s), lights, tires vehicle before you can return to your
and mirror adjustment. If the trailer lane. Due to the added load to the
has electric brakes, start your vehicle engine when going uphill the vehicle
and trailer moving and then apply the may also take longer to pass than it
trailer brake controller by hand to be would on flat ground.
sure the brakes are working. This lets
you check your electrical connection
at the same time. Backing up
During your trip, check occasionally Hold the bottom of the steering
to be sure that the load is secure, wheel with one hand. Then, to move
and that the lights and any trailer the trailer to the left, just move your
brakes are still working. hand to the left. To move the trailer to
the right, move your hand to the
right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.

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Turn signals when towing a trailer Driving on grades

When you tow a trailer, your vehicle WARNING Reduce speed and shift to a lower
has to have a different turn signal Failure to use an approved trail- gear before you start down a long or
flasher and extra wiring. The green er wiring harness could result steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
arrows on your instrument panel will in damage to the vehicle electri- down, you might have to use your
flash whenever you signal a turn or cal system and/or personal brakes so much that they would get
lane change. Properly connected, injury. hot and no longer operate efficiently.
the trailer lights will also flash to alert On a long uphill grade, shift down
other drivers you’re about to turn, and reduce your speed to around 45
change lanes, or stop. mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possi-
When towing a trailer, the green bility of engine and transaxle over-
arrows on your instrument panel will heating.
flash for turns even if the bulbs on If your trailer weighs more than the
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you maximum trailer weight without trail-
may think drivers behind you are er brakes and you have an automat-
seeing your signals when, in fact, ic transaxle, you should drive in D
they are not. It’s important to check (Drive) when towing a trailer.
occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working. You must also Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)
check the lights every time you dis- when towing a trailer will minimize
connect and then reconnect the heat build up and extend the life of
wires. your transaxle.
Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-
tem directly to your vehicle’s lighting
system. Use only an approved trailer
wiring harness.
An authorized Kia dealer can assist
you in installing the wiring harness.

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Parking on hills 2.If the vehicle has a manual

CAUTION Generally, if you have a trailer transaxle, place the vehicle in neu-
• When towing a trailer on steep attached to your vehicle, you should tral. If the vehicle has an automatic
grades (in excess of 6%) pay not park your vehicle on a hill. People transaxle, place the vehicle in P
close attention to the engine can be seriously or fatally injured, (Park).
coolant temperature gauge to and both your vehicle and the trailer 3.Set the parking brake and shut off
ensure the engine does not can be damaged if they unexpected- the engine.
overheat. ly roll downhill. 4.Place chocks under the trailer
If the needle of the coolant However, if you ever have to park wheels on the down hill side of the
temperature gauge moves your trailer on a hill, here's how to do wheels.
across the dial towards “H” it: 5.Start the vehicle, hold the brakes,
(HOT), pull over and stop as shift to neutral, release the parking
soon as it is safe to do so, and brake and slowly release the
allow the engine to idle until it WARNING - Parking on
a hill brakes until the trailer chocks
cools down. You may proceed absorb the load.
once the engine has cooled Parking your vehicle on a hill
sufficiently. with a trailer attached could 6.Reapply the brakes, reapply the
cause serious injury or death, parking brake and shift the vehicle
• You must decide driving to R (Reverse) for manual
speed depending on trailer should the trailer break loose or
brake stops working. transaxle or P (Park) for automatic
weight and uphill grade to transaxle.
reduce the possibility of
engine and transaxle over- 1.Pull the vehicle into the parking 7.Shut off the vehicle and release the
heating. space. Turn the steering wheel in vehicle brakes but leave the park-
the direction of the curb (right if ing brake set.
headed downhill, left if headed up
hill).

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Maintenance when trailer tow-

WARNING - Parking ing CAUTION
brake Your vehicle will need service more • Due to higher load during
It can be dangerous to get out often when you regularly pull a trail- trailer usage, overheating
of your vehicle if the parking er. Important items to pay particular might occur in hot days or
brake is not firmly set. attention to include engine oil, auto- during uphill driving. If the
If you have left the engine run- matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant coolant gauge indicates over-
ning, the vehicle can move sud- and cooling system fluid. Brake con- heating, switch off the A/C and
denly. You or others could be dition is another important item to stop the vehicle in a safe area
seriously or fatally injured. frequently check. Each item is cov- to cool down the engine.
ered in this manual, and the Index • When towing check transaxle
will help you find them quickly. If fluid more frequently.
When you are ready to leave after you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to
parking on a hill review these sections before you
1. With the manual transaxle in start your trip.
Neutral or automatic transaxle in P Don’t forget to also maintain your
(Park), apply your brakes and hold trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte-
the brake pedal down while you: nance schedule that accompanied
• Start your engine; your trailer and check it periodically.
Preferably, conduct the check at the
• Shift into gear; and start of each day’s driving. Most
• Release the parking brake. importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts
2. Slowly remove your foot from the should be tight.
brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear
of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up
and store the chocks.

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lbs. (kg)
If you do decide to pull a trail- Gasoline Engine
er Engine
Here are some important points if 2.4L 3.3L
you decide to pull a trailer: Item
• Consider using a sway control. You
can ask a hitch dealer about sway Without brake system 1,650 (750) 1,650 (750)
control.
• Do not do any towing with your Maximum trailer
With brake system 1,999 (907) 1,999 (907)
vehicle during its first 1,200 miles weight
(2,000 km) in order to allow the
engine to properly break in. Failure With trailer package - 3,500 (1588)
to heed this caution may result in
serious engine or transaxle dam-
age. Maximum tongue weight 280 (127) 350 (159)
• When towing a trailer, be sure to
consult an authorized Kia dealer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should
for further information on additional read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this sec-
requirements such as a towing kit, tion.
etc.
• Always drive your vehicle at a mod-
erate speed (less than 60 mph
(100 km/h)).
• On a long uphill grade, do not
exceed 45 mph (70 km/h) or the
posted towing speed limit,
whichever is lower.
• The chart contains important con-
siderations that have to do with
weight:
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Weight of the trailer Weight of the trailer tongue The trailer tongue should weigh a
maximum of 10% of the total loaded
trailer weight, within the limits of the
maximum permissible trailer tongue
load. After you've loaded your trailer,
weigh the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they aren’t, you may be
able to correct them simply by mov-
ing some items around in the trailer.

Tongue Load Total Trailer Weight Gross Axle Weight Gross Vehicle Weight

C190E01JM C190E02JM
What is the maximum safe weight of The tongue load of any trailer is an
a trailer? It should never weigh more important weight to measure
than the maximum trailer weight with because it affects the total gross
trailer brakes. But even that can be vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehi-
too heavy. cle. This weight includes the curb
It depends on how you plan to use weight of the vehicle, any cargo you
your trailer. For example, speed, alti- may carry in it, and the people who
tude, road grades, outside tempera- will be riding in the vehicle. And if you
ture and how often your vehicle is will tow a trailer, you must add the
used to pull a trailer are all important. tongue load to the GVW because
The ideal trailer weight can also your vehicle will also be carrying that
depend on any special equipment weight.
that you have on your vehicle.

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WARNING - Trailer
• Never load a trailer with more
weight in the rear than in the
front. The front should be
loaded with approximately
60% of the total trailer load;
the rear should be loaded with
approximately 40% of the total
trailer load.
• Never exceed the maximum
weight limits of the trailer or
trailer towing equipment.
Improper loading can result in
damage to your vehicle and/or
personal injury. Check
weights and loading at a com-
mercial scale or highway
patrol office equipped with
scales.
• An improperly loaded trailer
can cause loss of vehicle con-
trol.

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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

OXM054100N/OXM054102N/OXM059102N/OXMA053205 OXMA059102N/OXMA053204A/OXMA053200N/OXMA053206

Tire and loading information label

The label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire size, cold tire pressures recommended for your vehi-
cle, the number of people that can be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity weight.

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Vehicle capacity weight: Seating capacity: Towing capacity:

5 persons : 930 lbs. (420 kg) Total - 5 persons - 2.4L Engine
7 persons : 1120 lbs. (506 kg) (Front seat : 2 persons, Without trailer brakes
Rear seat : 3 persons)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi- : 1650 lbs. (750 kg)
mum combined weight of occupants - 7 persons
(Front seat : 2 persons, With trailer brakes
and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped
with a trailer, the combined weight Rear seat : 5 persons) : 2000 lbs. (907 kg)
includes the tongue load. Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a - 3.3L Engine
driver, your vehicle may carry. Without trailer brakes
However, the seating capacity may : 1650 lbs. (750 kg)
be reduced based upon the weight of
all of the occupants, and the weight With trailer brakes
of the cargo being carried or towed. : 2000 lbs. (907 kg)
Do not overload the vehicle as there - with trailer package
is a limit to the total weight, or load : 3500 lbs. (1588 kg)
limit including occupants and cargo, Towing capacity is the maximum
the vehicle can carry. trailer weight including its cargo
weight, your vehicle can tow.

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Cargo capacity: Steps for determining correct 6.If your vehicle will be towing a trail-
The cargo capacity of your vehicle load limit er, load from your trailer will be
will increase or decrease depending 1.Locate the statement "The com- transferred to your vehicle. Consult
on the weight and the number of bined weight of occupants and this manual to determine how this
occupants and the tongue load, if cargo should never exceed XXX kg reduces the available cargo and
your vehicle is equipped with a trail- or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's plac- luggage load capacity of your vehi-
er. ard. cle.
2.Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example, if
the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs.
and there will be five 150 lbs. pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5.Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4.

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Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

A B C A B C A B C
C190F01JM C190F02JM C190F03JM

Item Description Total Item Description Total Item Description Total

Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs
A A A
Weight (635 kg) Weight (635 kg) Weight (635 kg)
Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant
300 lbs 750 lbs 860 lbs
B Weight B Weight B Weight
(136 kg) (340 kg) (390 kg)
150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 172 lbs (78 kg) × 5
Available Cargo and 1100 lbs Available Cargo and 650 lbs Available Cargo and 540 lbs
C C C
Luggage weight (499 kg) Luggage weight (295 kg) Luggage weight (245 kg)
Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight
and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's
capacity weight.

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Certification label To find out the actual loads on your

front and rear axles, you need to go (Continued)
to a weigh station and weigh your • Do not load your vehicle any
vehicle.Your dealer can help you with heavier than the GVWR, either
this. Be sure to spread out your load the maximum front or rear
equally on both sides of the center- GAWR and vehicle capacity
line. weight. If you do, parts,
including tires on your vehicle
can break, and it can change
WARNING - Over the way your vehicle handles
loading and braking ability. This could
• Never exceed the GVWR for cause you to lose control and
your vehicle, the GAWR for crash. Also, overloading can
OEN056020 either the front or rear axle shorten the life of your vehi-
and vehicle capacity weight. cle.
The certification label is located on
Exceeding these ratings can
the driver's door sill at the center pil-
cause an accident or vehicle
lar. The label will help you decide how
damage. You can calculate the
This label shows the maximum weight of your load by weigh- much cargo and installed equipment
allowable weight of the fully loaded ing the items (or people) your vehicle can carry.
vehicle. This is called the GVWR before putting them in the
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The vehicle. Be careful not to over-
GVWR includes the weight of the If you carry items inside your vehicle
load your vehicle. - like suitcases, tools, packages, or
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and
(Continued) anything else - they are moving as
cargo.
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
This label also tells you the maxi- or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,
mum weight that can be supported the items will keep going and can
by the front and rear axles, called cause an injury if they strike the driv-
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). er or a passenger.

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WARNING CAUTION WARNING - Loose cargo

• Overloading your vehicle can • Overloading your vehicle may Items you carry inside your
cause heat buildup in your cause damage. Repairs would vehicle can strike and injure
vehicle's tires and possible not be covered by your war- occupants in a sudden stop or
tire failure that could lead to a ranty. Do not overload your turn, or in a crash.
crash. vehicle. • Put items in the cargo area of
• Overloading your vehicle can • Using heavier suspension your vehicle. Try to spread the
cause increased stopping dis- components to get added weight evenly.
tances that could lead to a durability might not change • Never stack items, like suit-
crash. your weight ratings. Ask your cases, inside the vehicle
• A crash resulting from poor dealer to help you load your above the tops of the seats.
handling vehicle damage, tire vehicle the right way.
• Do not leave an unsecured
failure, or increased stopping child restraint in your vehicle.
distances could result in seri-
ous injury or death. • When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it.
• Do not drive with a seat folded
down unless necessary.

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VEHICLE WEIGHT GLOSSARY

This section will guide you in the Cargo weight GVWR
proper loading of your vehicle and/or This figure includes all weight added (Gross vehicle weight rating)
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle to the Base Curb Weight, including This is the maximum allowable
weight within its design rating capa- cargo and optional equipment. weight of the fully loaded vehicle
bility, with or without a trailer.
(including all options, equipment,
Properly loading your vehicle will
GAW (Gross axle weight) passengers and cargo). The GVWR
provide maximum return of the vehi-
is shown on the certification label
cle design performance. Before load- This is the total weight placed on located on the driver’s door sill.
ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself each axle (front and rear) - including
with the following terms for determin- vehicle curb weight and all payload.
ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with
or without a trailer, from the vehicle's
specifications and the certification GAWR
label: (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable
Base curb weight weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). These numbers
This is the weight of the vehicle
are shown on the certification label.
including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not The total load on each axle must
include passengers, cargo, or option- never exceed its GAWR.
al equipment.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
Vehicle curb weight This is the Base Curb Weight plus
This is the weight of your new vehicle actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
when you picked it up from your deal- gers.
er plus any aftermarket equipment.

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Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24

• Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 • Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
In case of an emergency while driving. . . . . . . . . . 6-3
• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing. . . . . . . 6-3
• If you have a flat tire while driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
• If engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
If the engine does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
• If engine doesn’t turn over or turns over slowly . . . . 6-4
• If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . . 6-4
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
• Jump starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
• Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
If the engine overheats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . 6-8
• Low tire pressure indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
• TPMS malfunction indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
• Changing a tire with TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 6
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
• Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
• Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
• Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
• Use of temporary compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
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ROAD WARNING
Hazard warning flasher It should be used whenever emer-
gency repairs are being made or
■ Type A
when the vehicle is stopped near the
edge of a roadway.
Depress the flasher switch with the
ignition switch in any position. The
flasher switch is located in the center
console switch panel. All turn signal
lights will flash simultaneously.

• The hazard warning flasher oper-

OXM063002 ates whether your vehicle is run-
■ Type B
ning or not.
• The turn signals do not work when
the hazard flasher is on.
• Care must be taken when using
the hazard warning flasher while
the vehicle is being towed.

OXM063001

The hazard warning flasher serves

as a warning to other drivers to exer-
cise extreme caution when
approaching, overtaking, or passing
your vehicle.

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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING

If the engine stalls at a cross- 2.When the vehicle is stopped, turn If the engine stalls while driv-
road or crossing on your emergency hazard flash- ing
ers, set the parking brake and put
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or 1.Reduce your speed gradually,
the transaxle in P (Park, automatic
crossing, set the shift lever in the N keeping a straight line. Move cau-
transaxle) or reverse (manual
(Neutral) position and then push the tiously off the road to a safe place.
transaxle).
vehicle to a safe place. 2.Turn on your emergency flashers.
3.Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on 3.Try to start the engine again. If your
If you have a flat tire while the side of the vehicle that is away vehicle will not start, contact an
driving from traffic. authorized Kia dealer or seek other
qualified assistance.
If a tire goes flat while you are driv- 4.When changing a flat tire, follow
ing: the instruction provided later in this
1.Take your foot off the accelerator section. ✽ NOTICE
pedal and let the vehicle slow If there was a check engine light and
down while driving straight ahead. loss of power or stall and if safe to do
Do not apply the brakes immedi- so to wait at least 10 seconds to
ately or attempt to pull off the road restart the vehicle after it stalls. This
as this may cause a loss of control. may reset the car so it will no longer
When the vehicle has slowed to run at low power (limp home) condi-
such a speed that it is safe to do tion.
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on a firm level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.

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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

If engine doesn't turn over or If engine turns over normally
turns over slowly WARNING but does not start
1.If your vehicle has an automatic If the engine will not start, do 1.Check the fuel level.
transaxle, be sure the shift lever is not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. This could result in a 2.With the ignition switch in the
in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the LOCK position, check all connec-
emergency brake is set. collision or cause other dam-
age. In addition, push or pull tors at the ignition coils and spark
2.Check the battery connections to starting may cause the catalytic plugs. Reconnect any that may be
be sure they are clean and tight. converter to overload and cre- disconnected or loose.
3.Turn on the interior light. If the light ate a fire hazard. 3.Check the fuel line in the engine
dims or goes out when you operate compartment.
the starter, the battery is dis- 4.If the engine still does not start, call
charged. an authorized Kia dealer or seek
4.Check the starter connections to other qualified assistance.
be sure they are securely tight-
ened.
5.Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. See instructions for "Jump
starting".

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EMERGENCY STARTING
Jumper Cables Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if
WARNING - Battery
done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid • Keep all flames or sparks
harm to yourself or damage to your away from the battery. The
vehicle or battery, follow these jump battery produces hydrogen
(-) starting procedures. If in doubt, we gas which may explode if
(+)
(-) strongly recommend that you have a exposed to flame or sparks.
competent technician or towing serv- If these instructions are not
(+) Discharged ice jump start your vehicle. followed exactly, serious per-
Booster
battery
battery sonal injury and damage to
the vehicle may occur! If you
1VQA4001 CAUTION are not sure how to follow this
Connect cables in numerical order Use only a 12-volt jumper sys- procedure, seek qualified
and disconnect in reverse order. tem. You can damage a 12-volt assistance. Automobile bat-
starting motor, ignition system, teries contain sulfuric acid.
and other electrical parts This is poisonous and highly
beyond repair by use of a 24- corrosive. When jump start-
volt power supply (either two ing, wear protective glasses
12-volt batteries in series or a and be careful not to get acid
24-volt motor generator set). on yourself, your clothing or
on the vehicle.
• Do not attempt to jump start
the vehicle if the discharged
WARNING - Battery battery is frozen or if the elec-
Never attempt to check the elec- trolyte level is low; the battery
trolyte level of the battery as may rupture or explode.
this may cause the battery to
rupture or explode causing seri-
ous injury.

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Jump starting procedure Do not allow the jumper cables to Push-starting

1.Make sure the booster battery is contact anything except the correct Vehicles equipped with automatic
12-volt and that its negative termi- battery terminals or the correct transaxle lock system cannot be
nal is grounded. ground. Do not lean over the bat- push-started.
tery when making connections.
2.If the booster battery is in another Follow the directions in this section
vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to for jump-starting.
come in contact. CAUTION - Battery
3.Turn off all unnecessary electrical cables
loads. Do not connect the jumper WARNING
4.Connect the jumper cables in the cable from the negative terminal Never tow a vehicle to start it
exact sequence shown in the illus- of the booster battery to the because the sudden surge for-
tration. First connect one end of a negative terminal of the dis- ward when the engine starts
jumper cable to the positive termi- charged battery. This can cause could cause a collision with the
nal of the discharged battery (1), the discharged battery to over- tow vehicle.
then connect the other end to the heat and crack, releasing bat-
positive terminal of the booster tery acid.
battery (2).
Proceed to connect one end of the 5.Start the engine of the vehicle with
other jumper cable to the negative the booster battery and let it run at
terminal of the booster battery (3), 2,000 rpm, then start the engine of
then the other end to a solid, sta- the vehicle with the discharged
tionary, metallic point (for example, battery.
the engine lifting bracket) away If the cause of your battery discharg-
from the battery (4). Do not con- ing is not apparent, you should have
nect it to or near any part that your vehicle checked by an author-
moves when the engine is cranked. ized Kia dealer.

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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates 4.Check to see if the water pump
overheating, you experience a loss drive belt is missing. If it is not WARNING
of power, or hear loud pinging or missing, check to see that it is Do not remove the radiator cap
knocking, the engine will probably be tight. If the drive belt seems to be when the engine is hot. This
too hot. If this happens, you should: satisfactory, check for coolant leak- may result in coolant being
ing from the radiator, hoses or blown out of the opening and
1.Pull off the road and stop as soon under the vehicle. (If the air condi- cause serious burns.
as it is safe to do so. tioning had been in use, it is nor-
mal for cold water to be draining
2.Place the shift lever in P (Park, from it when you stop). 6.If you cannot find the cause of the
automatic transaxle) or Neutral overheating, wait until the engine
(manual transaxle) and set the temperature has returned to nor-
parking brake. If the air condition- WARNING
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
ing is on, turn it off. While the engine is running, carefully add coolant to the reser-
3.If engine coolant is running out keep hair, hands and clothing voir to bring the fluid level in the
under the vehicle or steam is com- away from moving parts such reservoir up to the halfway mark.
ing out from underneath the hood, as the fan and drive belts to pre-
vent injury. 7.Proceed with caution, keeping
stop the engine. Do not open the alert for further signs of overheat-
hood until the coolant has stopped ing. If overheating happens again,
running or the steaming has 5.If the water pump drive belt is bro- call an authorized Kia dealer for
stopped. If there is no visible loss ken or engine coolant is leaking assistance.
of engine coolant and no steam, out, stop the engine immediately
leave the engine running and and call the nearest authorized Kia
check to be sure the engine cool- dealer for assistance. CAUTION
ing fan is operating. If the fan is not Serious loss of coolant indi-
running, turn the engine off. cates there is a leak in the cool-
ing system and this should be
checked as soon as possible by
an authorized Kia dealer.

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been equipped
vehicle has been equipped with a tire with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicate when the system is not
that illuminates a low tire pressure operating properly. The TPMS mal-
telltale when one or more of your function indicator is combined with
tires is significantly under-inflated. the low tire pressure telltale. When
Accordingly, when the low tire pres- the system detects a malfunction,
sure telltale illuminates, you should the telltale will flash for approximate-
stop and check your tires as soon as ly one minute and then remain con-
possible, and inflate them to the tinuously illuminated. This sequence
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- will continue upon subsequent vehi-
OXMA063008 cantly under-inflated tire causes the cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-
tire to overheat and can lead to tire tion exists. When the malfunction
(1) Low tire pressure telltale / failure. Under-inflation also reduces indicator is illuminated, the system
TPMS malfunction indicator fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may not be able to detect or signal
may affect the vehicle’s handling and low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
Each tire, including the spare (if pro- stopping ability. malfunctions may occur for a variety
vided), should be checked monthly of reasons, including the installation
when cold and inflated to the inflation of replacement or alternate tires or
Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent
pressure recommended by the vehi- substitute for proper tire mainte-
cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac- the TPMS from functioning properly.
nance, and it is the driver’s responsi- Always check the TPMS malfunction
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If bility to maintain correct tire pres-
your vehicle has tires of a different telltale after replacing one or more
sure, even if under-inflation has not tires or wheels on your vehicle to
size than the size indicated on the reached the level to trigger illumina-
vehicle placard or tire inflation pres- ensure that the replacement or alter-
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure nate tires and wheels allow the
sure label, you should determine the telltale.
proper tire inflation pressure for TPMS to continue to function proper-
those tires.) ly.

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✽ NOTICE Low tire pressure tell- Then the TPMS malfunction indicator
If the TPMS, Low Tire Pressure tale and the Low Tire Pressure telltale
indicator do not illuminate for 3 sec- may turn on and illuminate after
onds when the ignition switch is restarting and about 20 minutes of
When the tire pressure monitoring continuous driving before you have
turned to the ON position or engine system warning indicators are illumi-
is running, or if they remain illumi- the low pressure tire repaired and
nated, one or more of your tires is replaced on the vehicle.
nated after coming on for approxi- significantly under-inflated.
mately 3 seconds, take your vehicle
If the telltale illuminates, immediately
to your nearest authorized Kia deal-
reduce your speed, avoid hard cor- CAUTION
er and have the system checked. In winter or cold weather, the
nering and anticipate increased stop-
ping distances. You should stop and low tire pressure telltale may be
check your tires as soon as possible. illuminated if the tire pressure
Inflate the tires to the proper pres- was adjusted to the recom-
sure as indicated on the vehicle’s mended tire inflation pressure
placard or tire inflation pressure label in warm weather. It does not
located on the driver’s side center pil- mean your TPMS is malfunction-
lar outer panel. If you cannot reach a ing because the decreased tem-
service station or if the tire cannot perature leads to a proportional
hold the newly added air, replace the lowering of tire pressure.
low pressure tire with the spare tire. When you drive your vehicle
from a warm area to a cold area
or from a cold area to a warm
area, or the outside temperature
is greatly higher or lower, you
should check the tire inflation
pressure and adjust the tires to
the recommended tire inflation
pressure.

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TPMS (Tire Pressure

WARNING - Low Monitoring System) CAUTION
pressure malfunction indicator • The TPMS malfunction indica-
damage tor may be illuminated if the
Significantly low tire pressure vehicle is moving around elec-
The low tire pressure telltale will illu- tric power supply cables or
makes the vehicle unstable and minate after it blinks for approximate-
can contribute to loss of vehicle radios transmitters such as at
ly one minute when there is a prob- police stations, government
control and increased braking lem with the Tire Pressure
distances. and public offices, broadcast-
Monitoring System. If the system is ing stations, military installa-
Continued driving on low pres- able to correctly detect an underinfla- tions, airports, or transmitting
sure tires can cause the tires to tion warning at the same time as sys- towers, etc. This can interfere
overheat and fail. tem failure then it will illuminate both with normal operation of the
the TPMS malfunction and low tire Tire Pressure Monitoring
pressure position telltales e.g. if System (TPMS).
Front Left sensor fails, the TPMS
malfunction indicator illuminates, but • The TPMS malfunction indica-
if the Front Right, Rear Left, or Rear tor may be illuminated if snow
Right tire is under-inflated, the low chains are used or some sep-
tire pressure position telltales may arate electronic devices such
illuminate together with the TPMS as notebook computer, mobile
malfunction indicator. charger, remote starter or
navigation etc., are used in the
Have the system checked by an vehicle. This can interfere with
authorized Kia dealer as soon as normal operation of the Tire
possible to determine the cause of Pressure Monitoring System
the problem. (TPMS).

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Changing a tire with TPMS Even if you replace the low pressure
tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire CAUTION
If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire
Pressure telltale will come on. Have Pressure telltale will remain on until If an original mounted tire is
the flat tire repaired by an authorized the low pressure tire is repaired and replaced with the spare tire, the
Kia dealer as soon as possible or placed on the vehicle. TPMS sensor on the replaced
replace the flat tire with the spare After you replace the low pressure spare wheel should be initiated
tire. tire with the spare tire, the TPMS and the TPMS sensor on the
malfunction indicator may illuminate original mounted wheel should
after a few minutes because the be deactivated. If the TPMS sen-
CAUTION TPMS sensor mounted on the spare sor on the original mounted
NEVER use a puncture-repair- wheel is not initiated. wheel located in the spare tire
ing agent to repair and/or inflate Once the low pressure tire is reinflat- carrier still activates, the tire
a low pressure tire. The tire ed to the recommended pressure pressure monitoring system
sealant can damage the tire and installed on the vehicle or the may not operate properly. Have
pressure sensor. If used, you TPMS sensor mounted on the the tire with TPMS serviced or
will have to replace the tire pres- replaced spare wheel is initiated by replaced by an authorized Kia
sure sensor. an authorized Kia dealer, the TPMS dealer.
malfunction indicator and the low tire
Each wheel is equipped with a tire pressure telltale will extinguish within
pressure sensor mounted inside the a few minutes of driving.
tire behind the valve stem. You must If the indicator is not extinguished
use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec- after a few minutes of driving, please
ommended that you always have visit an authorized Kia dealer.
your tires serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer.

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You may not be able to identify a low

tire by simply looking at it. Always WARNING - TPMS WARNING - Protecting
use a good quality tire pressure • The TPMS cannot alert you to TPMS
gauge to measure the tire's inflation severe and sudden tire dam- Tampering with, modifying, or
pressure. Please note that a tire that age caused by external fac- disabling the Tire Pressure
is hot (from being driven) will have a tors such as nails or road Monitoring System (TPMS)
higher pressure measurement than a debris. components may interfere with
tire that is cold (from sitting station- the system's ability to warn the
• If you feel any vehicle instabil-
ary for at least 3 hours and driven driver of low tire pressure con-
ity, immediately take your foot
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) during that ditions and/or TPMS malfunc-
off the accelerator, apply the
3 hour period). tions. Tampering with, modify-
brakes gradually and with
Allow the tire to cool before measur- light force, and slowly move to ing, or disabling the Tire
ing the inflation pressure. Always be a safe position off the road. Pressure Monitoring System
sure the tire is cold before inflating to (TPMS) components may void
the recommended pressure. the warranty for that portion of
A cold tire means the vehicle has the vehicle.
been sitting for 3 hours and driven for
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3
hour period.

CAUTION
Do not use any tire sealant if
your vehicle is equipped with a
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System. The liquid sealant can
damage the tire pressure sen-
sors.

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This device complies with Part

15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2.This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Jack and tools Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency WARNING - Changing
tire changing only. tires
To prevent the jack from “rattling” • Never attempt vehicle repairs
while the vehicle is in motion, store it in the traffic lanes of a public
properly. road or highway.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce • Always move the vehicle com-
the possibility of personal injury. pletely off the road and onto
the shoulder before trying to
change a tire. The jack should
be used on a firm level
ground. If you cannot find a
OXM063003
firm, level place off the road,
call a towing service company
The jack, jack handle, wheel lug nut for assistance.
wrench are stored in the luggage • Be sure to use the correct
compartment. front and rear jacking posi-
Pull up the luggage box cover to tions on the vehicle; never
reach this equipment. use the bumpers or any other
(1) Jack handle part of the vehicle for jack
support.
(2) Jack
(Continued)
(3) Wheel lug nut wrench
(4) Socket

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(Continued) Removing and storing the

spare tire
• The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack causing serious
injury or death. No person
should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack;
use vehicle support stands.
• Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack. OXM063005
• Do not allow anyone to remain 3.Connect the socket and wheel lug
in the vehicle while it is on the nut wrench.
jack. OXM063004
4.Use the wheel lug nut wrench to
• Make sure any children pres- Your spare tire is stored underneath loosen the bolt enough to lower the
ent are in a secure place away your vehicle, directly below the cargo spare tire.
from the road and from the area.
vehicle to be raised with the Turn the wrench counterclockwise
To remove the spare tire: until the spare tire reaches the
jack. 1.Open the tailgate. ground.
2.Find the hex bolt cover and bend
the cover back.

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WARNING
Ensure the spare tire retainer is
properly aligned with the center
of the spare tire to prevent the
spare tire from “rattling”.
Otherwise, it may cause the
spare tire to fall off the carrier
and lead to an accident.

OXM069004 OXM069005
5.After the spare tire reaches the To store the spare tire:
ground, continue to turn the 1.Lay the tire on the ground with the
wrench counterclockwise, and valve stem facing up.
draw the spare tire outside. Never
rotate the wrench excessively, oth- 2.Place the wheel under the vehicle
erwise the spare tire carrier may be and install the retainer (1) through
damaged. the wheel center.
6.Remove the retainer (1) from the 3.Turn the wrench clockwise until it
center of the spare tire. clicks.

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Changing tires
WARNING - Changing
a tire
• To prevent vehicle movement
while changing a tire, always
set the parking brake fully,
and always block the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel
being changed.
• We recommend that the
wheels of the vehicle be
1VQA4023 blocked, and that no person
1VQA4022 4.Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, remain in a vehicle that is
jack, jack handle, and spare tire being jacked.
1.Park on a level surface and apply from the vehicle.
the parking brake firmly. 5.Block both the front and rear of the
2.Place the transaxle shift lever in R wheel that is diagonally opposite
(Reverse) with manual transaxle or from the jack position.
P (Park) with automatic transaxle.
3.Activate the hazard warning flash-
ers.

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OXM069006 OCM054013 OAM069009

6.Loosen the wheel lug nuts counter- 7.Place the jack at the front or rear 8.Insert the jack handle into the jack
clockwise one turn each, but do jacking position closest to the tire and turn it clockwise, raising the
not remove any nut until the tire you are changing. Place the jack at vehicle until the tire just clears the
has been raised off the ground. the designated locations under the ground. This measurement is
frame. approximately 1 in. (30 mm).
Before removing the wheel lug
nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-
WARNING - Jack ble and that there is no chance for
location movement or slippage.
To reduce the possibility of
injury, be sure to use only the
jack provided with the vehicle
and in the correct jack position;
never use any other part of the
vehicle for jack support.

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9.Loosen the wheel nuts and remove 10. To install the wheel, hold it on the
them with your fingers. Slide the WARNING studs, put the wheel nuts on the
wheel off the studs and lay it flat so Wheels may have sharp edges. studs and tighten them finger
it cannot roll away. To put the wheel Handle them carefully to avoid tight. Jiggle the tire to be sure it is
on the hub, pick up the spare tire, possible severe injury. Before completely seated, then tighten
line up the holes with the studs and putting the wheel into place, be the nuts as much as possible
slide the wheel onto them. If this is sure that there is nothing on the with your fingers again.
difficult, tip the wheel slightly and hub or wheel (such as mud, tar, 11. Insert the wrench into the jack
get the top hole in the wheel lined gravel, etc.) that prevents the and lower the vehicle to the
up with the top stud. Then jiggle the wheel from fitting solidly ground by turning the wheel nut
wheel back and forth until the against the hub. wrench counterclockwise.
wheel can slide over the other
If there is, remove it. If the con-
studs.
tact of the mounting surface
between the wheel and hub is
not good, the wheel nuts could
come loose and cause the loss
of a wheel. Loss of a wheel may
result in loss of control of the
vehicle. This may cause serious
injury or death.

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If you have a tire gauge, remove the

valve cap and check the air pressure. CAUTION
If the pressure is lower than recom- Your vehicle has metric threads
mended, drive slowly to the nearest on the wheel studs and nuts.
service station and inflate to the cor- Make certain during wheel
rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust removal that the same nuts that
it until it is correct. Always reinstall were removed are reinstalled -
the valve cap after checking or or, if replaced, that nuts with
adjusting the tire pressure. If the cap metric threads and the same
is not replaced, dust and dirt may get chamfer configuration are used.
into the tire valve and air may leak Installation of a non-metric
OUN047019 from the tire. If you lose a valve cap, thread nut on a metric stud or
buy another and install it as soon as vice-versa will not secure the
Then position the wrench as shown possible. wheel to the hub properly and
in the drawing and tighten the wheel will damage the stud so that it
nuts. Be sure the socket is seated After you have changed the wheels,
always secure the flat tire in its place must be replaced.
completely over the nut. Do not stand
on the wrench handle or use an and return the jack and tools to their Note that most lug nuts do not
extension pipe over the wrench han- proper storage locations. have metric threads. Be sure to
dle. Go around the wheel tightening use extreme care in checking
every nut following the numerical for thread style before installing
sequence shown in the image until aftermarket lug nuts or wheels.
they are all tight. Then double-check If in doubt, consult an author-
each nut for tightness. After changing ized Kia dealer.
wheels, have an authorized Kia deal-
er tighten the wheel nuts to their
proper torque as soon as possible.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

65~79 lb·ft (9~11 kg·m)

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Important - use of compact spare

WARNING - Wheel studs tire (if equipped) WARNING
If the studs are damaged, they Your vehicle is equipped with a com- The compact spare tire is for
may lose their ability to retain pact spare tire. This compact spare emergency use only. Do not
the wheel. This could lead to the tire takes up less space than a regu- operate your vehicle on this
loss of the wheel and a collision lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a compact spare at speeds over
resulting in serious injuries. conventional tire and is designed for 50 mph (80 km/h). The original
temporary use only. tire should be repaired or
replaced as soon as possible to
To prevent the jack, jack handle, avoid failure of the spare possi-
wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire CAUTION bly leading to personal injury or
from rattling while the vehicle is in • You should drive carefully death.
motion, store them properly. when the compact spare is in
use. The compact spare
WARNING - Inadequate should be replaced by the The compact spare should be inflat-
proper conventional tire and ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).
spare tire pressure
rim at the first opportunity.
Check the inflation pressures
as soon as possible after • The operation of this vehicle ✽ NOTICE
installing the spare tire. Adjust is not recommended with Check the inflation pressure after
it to the specified pressure, if more than one compact spare installing the spare tire. Adjust it to
necessary. Refer to “Tires and tire in use at the same time. the specified pressure, as necessary.
wheels” in section 8.

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When using a compact spare tire, • Do not take this vehicle through an • The compact spare tire should not
observe the following precautions: automatic vehicle wash while the be used on any other wheels, nor
• Under no circumstances should compact spare tire is installed. should standard tires, snow tires,
you exceed 50 mph (80 km/h); a • Do not use tire chains on the com- wheel covers or trim rings be used
higher speed could damage the pact spare tire. Because of the with the compact spare wheel. If
tire. smaller size, a tire chain will not fit such use is attempted, damage to
properly. This could damage the these items or other vehicle com-
• Ensure that you drive slowly ponents may occur.
enough for the road conditions to vehicle and result in loss of the
avoid all hazards. Any road hazard, chain. • Do not use more than one compact
such as a pothole or debris, could • Do not use the compact spare tire spare tire at a time.
seriously damage the compact on any other vehicle because this • Do not tow a trailer while the com-
spare. tire has been designed especially pact spare tire is installed.
• Any continuous road use of this tire for your vehicle.
could result in tire failure, loss of • The compact spare tire’s tread life
vehicle control, and possible per- is shorter than a regular tire.
sonal injury. Inspect your compact spare tire
• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi- regularly and replace worn com-
mum load rating or the load-carry- pact spare tires with the same size
ing capacity shown on the sidewall and design, mounted on the same
of the compact spare tire. wheel.
• Avoid driving over obstacles. The
compact spare tire diameter is
smaller than the diameter of a con-
ventional tire and reduces the
ground clearance approximately 1
inch (25 mm), which could result in
damage to the vehicle.

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Jack label 1. Model Name

■ Example 2. Maximum allowable load
■ Type A 3. When using the jack, set your
parking brake.
4. When using the jack, stop the
engine.
5. Do not get under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
6. The designated locations under
the frame
OHYK064001 7. When supporting the vehicle, the
■ Type B base plate of jack must be vertical
under the lifting point.
8. Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles
with manual transmission or move
the shift lever to the P position on
vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion.
9. The jack should be used on firm
level ground.
OHYK064002 10. Jack manufacture
❈ The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. For 11. Production date
more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.

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TOWING
Towing service For trailer towing guidelines informa-
tion, refer to “Trailer towing” in sec- WARNING
tion 5. If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bag, set the
On 4WD vehicles, your vehicle must ignition switch to LOCK or ACC
be towed with a wheel lift and dollies position when the vehicle is
or flatbed equipment with all the being towed.
wheels off the ground. The side and curtain air bag
may deploy when the ignitions
is ON, and the rollover sensor
CAUTION detects the situation as a
The 4WD vehicle should never rollover.
be towed with the wheels on the
dolly ground. This can cause serious
damage to the transaxle or the
4WD system.

On 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to

dolly
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
OXM069028 on the ground (without dollies) and
the front wheels off the ground.
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
authorized Kia dealer or a commer- pension components are damaged
cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting or the vehicle is being towed with the
and towing procedures are neces- front wheels on the ground, use a
sary to prevent damage to the vehi- towing dolly under the front wheels.
cle. The use of wheel dollies or When being towed by a commercial
flatbed is recommended. tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the rear.
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When towing your vehicle in an

emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
OUN046030
CAUTION
Failure to place the transaxle
shift lever in N (Neutral) may
cause internal damage to the
transaxle.

OCM054034

CAUTION
• Do not tow the vehicle back-
wards with the front wheels on
the ground as this may cause
damage to the vehicle.
• Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.

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Maintenance

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43

Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 • Blade inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 • Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 • For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 • Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 • Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-27 Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31 • Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31 • Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-50
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 • Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33 • Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Brake/clutch fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 • Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 • Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-68
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74 7
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 • Front light replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 • Side repeater light bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 • Rear combination light bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-79
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 • High mounted stop light bulb replacement . . . . . . . 7-81
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
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• License plate light bulb replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-83

• Interior light bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
Appearance care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85
• Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85
• Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-90
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-92
California perchlorate notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-95

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Maintenance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
■ 2.4L GDI

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Positive battery terminal
7. Negative battery terminal
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
* : if equipped

* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

OXMA072001

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■ 3.3L GDI

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
* if equipped

* The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

OXMA073001

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MAINTENANCE SERVICES
You should exercise the utmost care Owner’s responsibility We recommend you have your vehi-
to prevent damage to your vehicle cle maintained and repaired by an
and injury to yourself whenever per- authorized Kia dealer. An authorized
forming any maintenance or inspec- ✽ NOTICE Kia dealer meets Kia’s high service
tion procedures. Maintenance Service and Record quality standards and receives tech-
Should you have any doubts con- Retention are the owner's responsi- nical support from Kia in order to pro-
cerning the inspection or servicing of bility. vide you with a high level of service
your vehicle, we strongly recom- satisfaction.
mend that you have an authorized You should retain documents that
Kia dealer perform this work. show proper maintenance has been
An authorized Kia dealer has factory performed on your vehicle in accor-
trained technicians and genuine Kia dance with the scheduled mainte-
parts to service your vehicle proper- nance service charts shown on the
ly. For expert advice and quality serv- following pages. You need this infor-
ice, see an authorized Kia dealer. mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
requirements of your vehicle war-
cient servicing may result in opera-
ranties.
tional problems with your vehicle that
Detailed warranty information is pro-
could lead to vehicle damage, an
vided in your Warranty & Consumer
accident, or personal injury.
Information manual.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered.

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Owner maintenance precau-

tions WARNING -
Improper or incomplete service may
Maintenance work
result in problems. This section gives • Performing maintenance work
instructions only for the maintenance on a vehicle can be danger-
items that are easy to perform. ous. You can be seriously
injured while performing some
As explained earlier in this section,
maintenance procedures. If
several procedures can be done only
you lack sufficient knowledge
by an authorized Kia dealer with spe-
and experience or the proper
cial tools.
tools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by an
✽ NOTICE authorized Kia dealer.
Improper owner maintenance dur- • Working under the hood with
ing the warranty period may affect the engine running is danger-
warranty coverage. For details, read ous. It becomes even more
the separate Warranty & Consumer dangerous when you wear
Information manual provided with jewelry or loose clothing.
the vehicle. If you're unsure about These can become entangled
any servicing or maintenance proce- in moving parts and result in
dure, have it done by an authorized injury. Therefore, if you must
Kia dealer. run the engine while working
under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry
(especially rings, bracelets,
watches, and necklaces) and
all neckties, scarves, and sim-
ilar loose clothing before get-
ting near the engine or cooling
fans.

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Maintenance

OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks Owner maintenance schedule While operating your vehicle:
and inspections that should be per- • Note any changes in the sound of
formed by the owner or an author-
When you stop for fuel:
the exhaust or any smell of
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies • Check the engine oil level.
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
indicated to help ensure safe, • Check the coolant level in the
dependable operation of your vehi- • Check for vibrations in the steering
coolant reservoir.
cle. wheel. Notice any increased steer-
• Check the windshield washer fluid ing effort or looseness in the steer-
Any adverse conditions should be level. ing wheel, or change in its straight-
brought to the attention of your deal- • Look for low or under-inflated tires. ahead position.
er as soon as possible.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly
These Owner Maintenance Checks turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
are generally not covered by war- WARNING
when traveling on smooth, level
ranties and you may be charged for Be careful when checking your road.
labor, parts and lubricants used. engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot • When stopping, listen and check
coolant and steam may blow for unusual sounds, pulling to one
out under pressure. This could side, increased brake pedal travel
cause burns or other serious or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
injury. • If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
• Check the automatic transaxle P
(Park) function.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).

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At least monthly: At least once a year:

• Check the coolant level in the • Clean the body and door drain
engine coolant reservoir. holes.
• Check the operation of all exterior • Lubricate the door hinges and
lights, including the stoplights, turn checks, and hood hinges.
signals and hazard warning flash- • Lubricate the door and hood locks
ers. and latches.
• Check the inflation pressures of all • Lubricate the door rubber weather-
tires including the spare. strips.
• Check the air conditioning system.
At least twice a year • Inspect and lubricate the automat-
(i.e., every Spring and Fall): ic transaxle linkage and controls.
• Check the radiator, heater and air • Clean the battery and terminals.
conditioning hoses for leaks or • Check the brake fluid level.
damage.
• Check the windshield washer
spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
• Check the headlight alignment.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
• Check the lap/shoulder belts for
wear and function.
• Check for worn tires and loose
wheel lug nuts.

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Maintenance

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Follow the Normal Maintenance If your vehicle is operated under the
Schedule if the vehicle is usually above conditions, you should
operated where none of the following inspect, replace or refill more fre-
conditions apply. If any of the follow- quently than the following Normal
ing conditions apply, follow the Maintenance Schedule. After 120
Maintenance Under Severe Usage months or 150,000 miles continue to
Conditions. follow the prescribed maintenance
• Repeated short distance driving. intervals.
• Driving in dusty conditions or
sandy areas.
• Extensive use of brakes.
• Driving in areas where salt or other
corrosive materials are being used.
• Driving on rough or muddy roads.
• Driving in mountainous areas.
• Extended periods of idling or low
speed operation.
• Driving for a prolonged period in
cold temperatures and/or extreme-
ly humid climates.
• More than 50% driving in heavy
city traffic during hot weather
above 90°F (32°C).

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the
frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
*1 : If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one *3 : Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed
bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are avail- anytime they have been submerged in water.
able from your authorized Kia dealer along with infor- *4 : Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine
mation on how to use them. Do not mix other addi- vibration and adjust if necessary.
tives.
* : The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur
5

* : Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be

2
or tension is reduced excessively.
maintenance free but periodic inspection is recom-
mended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters
like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard
starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediate-
ly regardless of maintenance schedule and consult
an authorized Kia dealer for details.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
❑ Rotate tire ❑ Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition ❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *6 ❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months) ❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Add fuel additive *1 ❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months) ❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or ❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
replace.
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *1
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
❑ Rotate tire ❑ Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition ❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Replace engine oil and filter ❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months) ❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Add fuel additive *1 ❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months) ❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
replace.
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *2
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
(Continued)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

(Continued) 37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months
❑ Rotate tire
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Add fuel additive *1
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
(Every 40,000 miles or 48 months)
❑ Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) *3
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace. ❑ Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *3
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *1
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months 52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months
❑ Rotate tire ❑ Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition ❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant ❑ Replace engine oil and filter
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots ❑ Add fuel additive *1
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD) replace.
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *1
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months (Continued)
❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect drive belts
❑ Inspect battery condition (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
❑ Inspect vacuum hose after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) *5
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant ❑ Replace climate control air filter
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots ❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler ❑ Replace engine oil and filter
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers (60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD) ❑ Add fuel additive *1
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball ❑ Replace coolant
joint, upper arm ball joint (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2 replace.
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *2
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect valve clearance *4
(Continued)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months 75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months
❑ Rotate tire ❑ Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition ❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Replace engine oil and filter ❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months) ❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Add fuel additive *1 ❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months) ❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or ❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
replace.
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid
(Every 40,000 miles or 48 months)
❑ Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) *3
❑ Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *3
❑ Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)*5
(Continued)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

(Continued) 82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 66 months
❑ Replace climate control air filter ❑ Rotate tire
(for evaporator and blower unit) ❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Replace engine oil and filter ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months) ❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Add fuel additive *1 ❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months) (82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or ❑ Add fuel additive *1
replace. (82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months (Continued)

❑ Rotate tire ❑ Replace climate control air filter

❑ Inspect battery condition (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant ❑ Replace engine oil and filter
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines (90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots ❑ Replace coolant
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD) ❑ Add fuel additive *1
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint ❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *2
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) *5
(Continued)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months
❑ Rotate tire ❑ Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition ❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Replace engine oil and filter ❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months) ❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Add fuel additive *1 ❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months) ❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
replace.
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) *5
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace spark plugs (iridium coated)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)
(Continued)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

(Continued) 112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months
❑ Add fuel additive *1 ❑ Rotate tire
(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months) ❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or ❑ Inspect vacuum hose
replace. ❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid
(Every 40,000 miles or 48 months)
❑ Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) *3
❑ Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *3
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *1
(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months (Continued)

❑ Rotate tire ❑ Replace climate control air filter

❑ Inspect battery condition (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant ❑ Replace engine oil and filter
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines (120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots ❑ Replace coolant
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD) ❑ Add fuel additive *1
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint ❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts replace.
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *2
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect valve clearance *4
❑ Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) *5
(Continued)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months 135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 108 months
❑ Rotate tire ❑ Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition ❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Replace engine oil and filter ❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months) ❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Add fuel additive *1 ❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months) ❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
replace.
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) *5
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace spark plugs
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)
(Continued)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

(Continued) 142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 114 months
❑ Add fuel additive *1
❑ Rotate tire
(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months) ❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or ❑ Inspect vacuum hose
replace.
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *1
(142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months (Continued)
❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid
❑ Inspect battery condition (Every 40,000 miles or 48 months)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect drive belts
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) *5
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots ❑ Replace climate control air filter
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers ❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD) ❑ Replace engine oil and filter
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball ❑ Replace coolant
joint, upper arm ball joint (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect brake fluid ❑ Add fuel additive *1
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2 (150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *2
replace.
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
No check, No service required
❑ Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) *3
❑ Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *3
(Continued)

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE DRIVING CONDI-
MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
OPERATION TION
EVERY 3,750 MILES (6,000 KM) A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER R
OR 6 MONTHS H, I, J, K
AIR CLEANER FILTER R MORE FREQUENTLY C, E

SPARK PLUGS R MORE FREQUENTLY A, B, H, I, K

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID R EVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) A, C, E, F, G, I

MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUID R EVERY 80,000 MILES (120,000 KM) C, E, F, G, I, J

FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERS I MORE FREQUENTLY C, D, G, H

REAR BRAKE DISC/PADS I MORE FREQUENTLY C, D, G, H

PARKING BRAKE I MORE FREQUENTLY C, D, G, H

STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE &

BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, I MORE FREQUENTLY C, D, E, F, G, H, I
UPPER ARM BALL JOINT

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE DRIVING CONDI-

MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
OPERATION TION
EVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS I C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
6 MONTHS
TRANSFER CASE OIL (AWD) R EVERY 75,000 MILES (120,000 KM) C, D, E, G, H, I, J

REAR AXLE OIL (AWD) R EVERY 75,000 MILES (120,000 KM) C, D, E, G, H, I, J

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

R MORE FREQUENTLY C, E
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)
EVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR
PROPELLER SHAFT I C, E
6 MONTHS

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freez- G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
ing temperature H- Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
tances towing
C- Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
spread roads K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
D- Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in
very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas

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Maintenance

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil and filter Fuel filter (cartridge) Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
The engine oil and filter should be A clogged filter can limit the speed at nections
changed at the intervals specified in which the vehicle may be driven, Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
the maintenance schedule. If the damage the emission system and connections for leakage and dam-
vehicle is being driven in severe con- cause multiple issues such as hard age. Have an authorized Kia dealer
ditions, more frequent oil and filter starting. If an excessive amount of replace any damaged or leaking
changes are required. foreign matter accumulates in the parts immediately.
fuel tank, the filter may require
replacement more frequently.
Drive belts Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
After installing a new filter, run the
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of engine for several minutes, and The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil check for leaks at the connections. should be inspected at those inter-
saturation and replace if necessary. Fuel filters should be installed by an vals specified in the maintenance
Drive belts should be checked peri- authorized Kia dealer. schedule. Make sure that a new
odically for proper tension and vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
adjusted as necessary. rectly replaced.

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Maintenance

Vacuum crankcase ventilation Air cleaner filter Cooling system

hoses (if equipped) A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is Check the cooling system compo-
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi- recommended when the filter is nents, such as the radiator, coolant
dence of heat and/or mechanical replaced. reservoir, hoses and connections for
damage. Hard and brittle rubber, leakage and damage. Replace any
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and damaged parts.
excessive swelling indicate deterio- Spark plugs
ration. Particular attention should be Make sure to install new spark plugs
paid to examine those hose surfaces of the correct heat range. Coolant
nearest to high heat sources, such The coolant should be changed at
as the exhaust manifold. the intervals specified in the mainte-
Valve clearance (if equipped) nance schedule.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con- Inspect for excessive valve noise
tact with any heat source, sharp and/or engine vibration and adjust if
edges or moving components which necessary. An authorized Kia dealer
might cause heat damage or should perform the operation.
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres-
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.

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Automatic transaxle fluid Brake hoses and lines

(if equipped) CAUTION
Visually check for proper installation,
Automatic transaxle fluid should not The use of a non-specified fluid chafing, cracks, deterioration and
be checked under normal usage could result in transaxle mal- any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
conditions. function and failure. ed or damaged parts immediately.
But in severe conditions, the fluid Use only specified automatic
should be changed at an authorized transaxle fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and Brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin- capacities” in section 8.) Check the brake fluid level in the
ning of this section. brake fluid reservoir. The level should
be between “MIN” and “MAX” marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
Manual transaxle fluid hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
(if equipped) DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.

✽ NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
It is the normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed
color.

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Maintenance

Parking brake Suspension mounting bolts Drive shafts and boots

Inspect the parking brake system Check the suspension connections Check the drive shafts, boots and
including the parking brake lever (or for looseness or damage. Retighten clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
pedal) and cables. to the specified torque. damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Brake discs, pads, calipers Steering gear box, linkage &
and rotors boots/lower arm ball joint
Check the pads for excessive wear, Air conditioning refrigerant
With the vehicle stopped and engine
discs for run out and wear, and off, check for excessive free-play in Check the air conditioning lines and
calipers for fluid leakage. the steering wheel. connections for leakage and dam-
age.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
Exhaust pipe and muffler age. Check the dust boots and ball
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, joints for deterioration, cracks, or
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete- damage. Replace any damaged
rioration, or damage. Start the parts.
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con- Power steering pump, belt and
nections or replace parts as neces- hoses (if equipped)
sary.
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately. Inspect the power
steering belt (or drive belt) for evi-
dence of cuts, cracks, excessive
wear, oiliness and proper tension.
Replace or adjust it if necessary.

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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level 3. Turn the engine off and wait for a ■ Type A

■ Type A few minutes (about 5 minutes) for

the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.

WARNING - Radiator
hose
Be very careful not to touch the
OXM079005
radiator hose when checking or ■ Type B
OXM079004 adding the engine oil as it may
■ Type B be hot enough to burn you.

5. Pull the dipstick out again and

check the level. The level should
be between F and L.

CAUTION
• Do not overfill the engine oil. It
may damage the engine. OXMA073005

OXMA073004 • Do not spill engine oil, when If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level adding or changing engine bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
ground. oil. If you drop the engine oil
2. Start the engine and allow it to on the engine room, wipe it off Use a funnel to help prevent oil
reach normal operating tempera- immediately. from being spilled on engine com-
ture. ponents.

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Use only the specified engine oil. Changing the engine oil and
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants filter
and capacities” in section 8.)
Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized Kia dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this section.

CALIFORNIA PROPO-
SITION 65 WARNING
Engine oil contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects
and reproductive harm. Used
engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Always
protect your skin by washing
your hands thoroughly with
soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used
oil.

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ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system Checking the coolant level (Continued)
has a reservoir filled with year round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is When you are sure all the
WARNING pressure has been released,
filled at the factory.
Removing radiator press down on the cap, using
Check the antifreeze protection and cap a thick towel, and continue
coolant level at least once a year, at
turning counterclockwise to
the beginning of the winter season,
remove it.
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate. • Even if the engine is not oper-
• Never attempt to remove the ating, do not remove the radi-
radiator cap while the engine ator cap or the drain plug
is operating or hot. Doing so while the engine and radiator
might lead to cooling system are hot. Hot coolant and
and engine damage and could steam may still blow out
result in serious personal under pressure, causing seri-
injury from escaping hot ous injury.
coolant or steam.
• Turn the engine off and wait
until it cools down. Use
extreme care when removing
the radiator cap. Wrap a thick
towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while
the pressure is released from
the cooling system.
(Continued)

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Recommended engine coolant

WARNING • When adding coolant, use only
The electric motor deionized water or soft water for
(cooling fan) is con- your vehicle and never mix hard
trolled by the engine water in the coolant filled at the fac-
coolant temperature, tory. An improper coolant mixture
can result in serious malfunction or
refrigerant pressure engine damage.
and vehicle speed. It may some-
times operate even when the • The engine in your vehicle has alu-
minum engine parts and must be
engine is not running. Use protected by an ethylene-glycol-
extreme caution when working based coolant to prevent corrosion
near the blades of the cooling OXM079006 and freezing.
fan so that you are not injured Check the condition and connections • DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
by a rotating fan blades. As the of all cooling system hoses and coolant or mix them with the spec-
engine coolant temperature heater hoses. Replace any swollen ified coolant.
decreases, the electric motor or deteriorated hoses. • Do not use a solution that contains
will automatically shut off. This more than 60% antifreeze or less
is a normal condition. The coolant level should be filled than 35% antifreeze, which would
between F and L marks on the side reduce the effectiveness of the
If your vehicle is equipped with of the coolant reservoir when the
GDI, the electric motor (cooling solution.
engine is cool.
fan) may operate until you dis-
connect the negative battery If the coolant level is low, add enough
cable. specified coolant to provide protec-
tion against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F, but do not over-
fill. If frequent additions are required,
see an authorized Kia dealer for a
cooling system inspection.

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For mixture percentage, refer to the Changing the coolant

following table. Have the coolant changed by an
Mixture Percentage
authorized Kia dealer according to
Ambient (volume) the Maintenance Schedule at the
Temperature beginning of this section.
Antifreeze Water
5°F (-15°C) 35 65
-13°F (-25°C) 40 60
CAUTION
-31°F (-35°C) 50 50 Put a thick cloth around the
radiator cap before refilling the
-49°F (-45°C) 60 40
coolant in order to prevent the
OXMA073007 coolant from overflowing into
engine parts such as the alter-
nator.
WARNING
Radiator cap
WARNING - Coolant
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Do not remove the radiator cap • Radiator coolant can severely
when the engine and radiator obscure visibility when
are hot. Scalding hot coolant sprayed on the windshield
and steam may blow out under and may cause loss of vehicle
pressure which may result in control or damage the paint
serious injury. and body trim.

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BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
Checking the brake/clutch* If the level is low, add fluid to the
fluid level MAX level. The level will fall with WARNING - Brake/
accumulated mileage. This is a nor- clutch* fluid
mal condition associated with the
wear of the brake linings and/or When changing and adding
clutch disc (if equipped). If the fluid brake/clutch* fluid, handle it
level is excessively low, have the carefully. Do not let it come in
brake/clutch* system checked by an contact with your eyes. If brake/
authorized KIA dealer. clutch* fluid should come in
contact with your eyes, immedi-
ately flush them with a large
Use only the specified brake/clutch* quantity of fresh tap water. Have
fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubri- your eyes examined by a doctor
cants and capacities” in section 8.) as soon as possible.
OXM079008

Check the fluid level in the reservoir Never mix different types of fluid. CAUTION
periodically. The fluid level should be Do not allow brake/clutch* fluid
between MAX and MIN marks on the WARNING - Loss of to contact the vehicle's body
side of the reservoir. brake/clutch* fluid paint, as paint damage will
Before removing the reservoir cap In the event the brake/clutch* result. Brake/clutch* fluid, which
and adding brake/clutch* fluid, clean system requires frequent addi- has been exposed to open air
the area around the reservoir cap tions of fluid, the vehicle should for an extended time should
thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch* be inspected by an authorized never be used as its quality can-
fluid contamination. Kia dealer. not be guaranteed. It should be
disposed of properly. Don't put
* if equipped in the wrong kind of fluid. A few
drops of mineral-based oil, such
as engine oil, in your brake/
clutch* system can damage
brake/clutch* system parts.

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WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid Check the fluid level in the washer
level fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces- WARNING - Coolant
sary. Plain water may be used if • Do not use radiator coolant or
■ Type A
washer fluid is not available. antifreeze in the washer fluid
However, use washer solvent with reservoir.
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing. • Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
• Windshield washer fluid
ODMNMC2019 agents contain some amounts
■ Type B
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
occupants could occur.
• Windshield washer fluid is
poisonous to humans and ani-
OXMA073010 mals. Do not drink and avoid
contacting windshield washer
The reservoir is translucent so that fluid. Serious injury or death
you can check the level with a quick could occur.
visual inspection.

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PARKING BRAKE
Checking the parking brake Type B
Type A

OXM059015

OXM059013 Check the stroke of the parking

brake by counting the number of
Check whether the stroke is within
“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it
specification when the parking brake
from the released position. Also, the
pedal is depressed with 66 lb, 294 N
parking brake alone should securely
(30 kg) of force. Also, the parking
hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
brake alone should securely hold the
grade. If the stroke is more or less
vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the
than specified, have the parking
stroke is more or less than specified,
brake adjusted by an authorized Kia
have the parking brake adjusted by
dealer.
an authorized Kia dealer.
Stroke : 8~9 notch
Stroke : 5~6 “clicks’’ at a force of
44 lbs, 196 N (20 kg).

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AIR CLEANER
Filter replacement

OXM079013 OXM073099

OXM079012 1. Loosen the air cleaner cover 2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner
attaching clips and open the cover. box.
It must be replaced when necessary, 3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
and should not be washed.
4. Lock the cover with the cover
You can clean the filter when inspect- attaching clips.
ing the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed
air.

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Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule. CAUTION
If the vehicle is operated in extreme- • Do not drive with the air clean-
ly dusty or sandy areas, replace the er removed; this will result in
element more often than the usual excessive engine wear.
recommended intervals. (Refer to • When removing the air cleaner
“Maintenance under severe usage filter, be careful that dust or
conditions” in this section.) dirt does not enter the air
intake, or damage may result.
• Use a Kia genuine part. Use of
non-genuine parts could dam-
age the air flow sensor.

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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)

Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should
be replaced according to the mainte-
nance schedule. If the vehicle is
operated in severely air-polluted
cities or on dusty rough roads for a
long period, it should be inspected
more frequently and replaced earlier.
When you replace the climate control
air filter, replace it performing the fol-
lowing procedure, and be careful to
avoid damaging other components. OXM079015 OXM079016
1. Open the glove box and remove 2. With the glove box open, remove
the support strap (1). the stoppers on both sides.

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OXM079017 OXM079018N
3. Remove the climate control air fil- 4. Replace the climate control air filter.
ter case by pulling out both sides 5. Reassemble in the reverse order
of the cover. of disassembly.

✽ NOTICE
When replacing the climate control
air filter install it properly.
Otherwise, the system may produce
noise and the effectiveness of the fil-
ter may be reduced.

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Maintenance

WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection Contamination of either the wind- Blade replacement
shield or the wiper blades with for- When the wipers no longer clean
eign matter can reduce the effective- adequately, the blades may be worn
ness of the windshield wipers. or cracked, and require replacement.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer- CAUTION
cial vehicle washes. If the blades are To prevent damage to the wiper
not wiping properly, clean both the arms or other components, do
window and the blades with a good not attempt to move the wipers
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse manually.
thoroughly with clean water.
1JBA5122
CAUTION CAUTION
✽ NOTICE To prevent damage to the wiper The use of a non-specified
blades, do not use gasoline, wiper blade could result in
Commercial hot waxes applied by kerosene, paint thinner, or other wiper malfunction and failure.
automatic vehicle washes have been solvents on or near them.
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.

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Maintenance

Front windshield wiper blade

1JBA7037

OHM078059

1LDA5023 Type B
Type A 1. Raise the wiper arm.
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
wiper blade assembly to expose CAUTION
the plastic locking clip. Do not allow the wiper arm to
fall against the windshield,
since it may chip or crack the
CAUTION windshield.
1JBA7038
Do not allow the wiper arm to
fall against the windshield, 2. Compress the clip and slide the
since it may chip or crack the blade assembly downward.
windshield. 3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.

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Rear window wiper blade

OHM078060 OHM078061
2. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then 3. Install the new blade assembly in OHM078062
pull down the blade assembly and the reverse order of removal.
remove it. 1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out
the wiper blade assembly.

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OHM078063
2. Install the new blade assembly by
inserting the center part into the
slot in the wiper arm until it clicks
into place.
3. Make sure the blade assembly is
installed firmly by trying to pull it
slightly.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, have an
authorized Kia dealer replace the
wiper blade.

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BATTERY
For best battery service (Continued)
WARNING - Battery dan-
gers If any electrolyte gets
Always read the follow- into your eyes, flush
ing instructions carefully your eyes with clean
when handling a battery. water for at least 15 min-
utes and get immediate
Keep lighted cigarettes medical attention.
and all other flames or If electrolyte gets on
sparks away from the your skin, thoroughly
battery. wash the contacted
Hydrogen, a highly com- area. If you feel pain or
OXM079100 bustible gas, is always burning sensation, get
present in battery cells medical attention imme-
• Keep the battery securely mount- and may explode if ignit- diately.
ed. ed. Wear eye protection
• Keep the battery top clean and dry. Keep batteries out of the when charging or work-
• Keep the terminals and connec- reach of children ing near a battery.
tions clean, tight, and coated with because batteries con- Always provide ventila-
petroleum jelly or terminal grease. tain highly corrosive tion when working in an
• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from SULFURIC ACID. Do not enclosed space.
the battery immediately with a allow battery acid to (Continued)
solution of water and baking soda. contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.
• If the vehicle is not going to be
used for an extended time, discon- (Continued)
nect the battery cables.

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(Continued) Battery recharging

CALIFORNIA PROPO- Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
An inappropriately dis- SITION 65 WARNING calcium-based battery.
posed battery can be Battery posts, terminals, and
harmful to the environ- • If the battery becomes discharged
Pb related accessories contain in a short time (because, for exam-
ment and human health. lead and lead compounds,
Dispose the battery ple, the headlights or interior lights
chemicals known to the State of were left on while the vehicle was
according to your local California to cause cancer, birth
law(s) or regulation. not in use), recharge it by slow
defects and reproductive harm. charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
• When lifting a plastic-cased Batteries also contain other
battery, excessive pressure chemicals known to the State of • If the battery gradually discharges
on the case may cause battery California to cause cancer. because of high electric load while
acid to leak, resulting in per- Wash hands after handling. the vehicle is being used, recharge
sonal injury. Lift with a battery it at 20-30A for two hours.
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners. CAUTION
• Never attempt to recharge the If you connect unauthorized
battery when the battery electronic devices to the bat-
cables are connected. tery, the battery may be dis-
• The electrical ignition system charged. Never use unautho-
works with high voltage. rized devices.
Never touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
or the ignition switched on.
Failure to follow the above
warnings can result in serious
bodily injury or death.

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(Continued) Reset items

WARNING - Recharging Items should be reset after the bat-
battery 1. Turn off the battery charger
main switch. tery has been discharged or the bat-
When recharging the battery, tery has been disconnected.
observe the following precau- 2. Unhook the negative clamp
from the negative battery ter- • Auto up/down window
tions: (See section 4)
minal.
• The battery must be removed • Sunroof (See section 4)
from the vehicle and placed in 3. Unhook the positive clamp
an area with good ventilation. from the positive battery ter- • Trip computer (See section 4)
minal. • Climate control system
• Do not allow cigarettes,
sparks, or flame near the bat- (See section 4)
tery. • Clock (See section 4)
• Watch the battery during WARNING • Audio (See section 4)
charging, and stop or reduce • Before performing mainte-
the charging rate if the battery nance or recharging the bat-
cells begin gassing (boiling) tery, turn off all accessories
violently or if the temperature and stop the engine.
of the electrolyte of any cell • The negative battery cable
exceeds 120°F (49°C). must be removed first and
• Wear eye protection when installed last when the battery
checking the battery during is disconnected.
charging.
• Disconnect the battery charg-
er in the following order.
(Continued)

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TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire care
CAUTION
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must • Underinflation also results in
always maintain recommended tire excessive wear, poor handling
inflation pressures and stay within and reduced fuel economy.
the load limits and weight distribution Wheel deformation also is
recommended for your vehicle. possible. Keep your tire pres-
sures at the proper levels. If a
tire frequently needs refilling,
Recommended cold tire infla- have it checked by an author-
tion pressures ized Kia dealer.
All tire pressures (including the OXM079101L • Overinflation produces a
spare) should be checked when the All specifications (sizes and pres- harsh ride, excessive wear at
tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the sures) can be found on a label the center of the tire tread, and
vehicle has not been driven for at attached to the driver’s side center a greater possibility of dam-
least three hours or driven less than pillar. age from road hazards.
one mile (1.6 km).
Recommended pressures must be WARNING - Tire under-
maintained for the best ride, vehicle inflation
handling, and minimum tire wear.
Severe underinflation (70 kPa
For recommended inflation pressure, (10 psi) or more) can lead to
refer to “Tire and wheels” in section severe heat build-up, causing
8. blowouts, tread separation and
other tire failures that can result
in the loss of vehicle control
leading to severe injury or
death. This risk is much higher
on hot days and when driving
for long periods at high speeds.

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Checking tire inflation pres-

CAUTION CAUTION - Tire pressure sure
• Warm tires normally exceed Always observe the following: Check your tires once a month or
recommended cold tire pres- • Check tire pressure when the more.
sures by 4 to 6 psi (28 to 41 tires are cold. (After vehicle
kPa). Do not release air from Also, check the tire pressure of the
has been parked for at least spare tire.
warm tires to adjust the pres- three hours or hasn't been
sure or the tires will be under- driven more than one mile (1.6
inflated. km) since startup.) How to check
• Be sure to reinstall the tire • Check the pressure of your Use a good quality gauge to check
inflation valve caps. Without spare tire each time you check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your
the valve cap, dirt or moisture the pressure of other tires. tires are properly inflated simply by
could get into the valve core looking at them. Radial tires may
and cause air leakage. If a • Never overload your vehicle.
Be careful not to overload a look properly inflated even when
valve cap is missing, install a they're underinflated.
new one as soon as possible. vehicle luggage rack if your
vehicle is equipped with one. Check the tire's inflation pressure
• Worn, old tires can cause acci- when the tires are cold. - "Cold"
dents. If your tread is badly means your vehicle has been sitting
WARNING - Tire Inflation for at least three hours or driven no
worn, or if your tires have
Overinflation or underinflation been damaged, replace them. more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tire failure. This
could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.

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Remove the valve cap from the tire Tire rotation

valve stem. Press the tire gauge firm- WARNING To equalize tread wear, it is recom-
ly onto the valve to get a pressure • Inspect your tires frequently mended that the tires be rotated
measurement. If the cold tire inflation for proper inflation as well as every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or
pressure matches the recommended wear and damage. Always use sooner if irregular wear develops.
pressure on the tire and loading a tire pressure gauge.
information label, no further adjust- During rotation, check the tires for
• Tires with too much or too little correct balance.
ment is necessary. If the pressure is pressure wear unevenly caus-
low, add air until you reach the rec- ing poor handling, loss of vehi- When rotating tires, check for uneven
ommended amount. cle control, and sudden tire wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
If you overfill the tire, release air by failure leading to accidents, usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
pushing on the metal stem in the injuries, and even death. The sure, improper wheel alignment, out-
center of the tire valve. Recheck the recommended cold tire pres- of-balance wheels, severe braking or
tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be sure for your vehicle can be severe cornering. Look for bumps or
sure to put the valve caps back on found in this manual and on bulges in the tread or side of tire.
the valve stems. They help prevent the tire label located on the dri- Replace the tire if you find either of
leaks by keeping out dirt and mois- ver's side center pillar. these conditions. Replace the tire if
ture. fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,
• Worn tires can cause acci- be sure to bring the front and rear tire
dents. Replace tires that are pressures to specification and check
worn, show uneven wear, or lug nut tightness.
are damaged.
Refer to “Tire and wheels” in section
• Remember to check the pres- 8.
sure of your spare tire. Kia
recommends that you check
the spare every time you
check the pressure of the
other tires on your vehicle.

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Without a spare tire Disc brake pads should be inspected Wheel alignment and tire bal-
for wear whenever tires are rotated. ance
The wheels on your vehicle were
✽ NOTICE aligned and balanced carefully at the
Rotate radial tires that have an factory to give you the longest tire life
asymmetric tread pattern only from and best overall performance.
front to rear and not from right to In most cases, you will not need to
left. have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tire
S2BLA790A wear or your vehicle pulling one way
Directional tires (if equipped)
WARNING or the other, the alignment may need
• Do not use the compact spare to be reset.
tire (if equipped) for tire rota- If you notice your vehicle vibrating
tion. when driving on a smooth road, your
• Do not mix bias ply and radial wheels may need to be rebalanced.
ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause CAUTION
unusual handling characteris-
tics that could result in death, Improper wheel weights can
severe injury, or property damage your vehicle's alu-
CBGQ0707A damage. minum wheels. Use only
approved wheel weights.

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Tire replacement (Continued)

WARNING - Replacing
Tread wear indicator tires • Using tires and wheels other
than the recommended sizes
To reduce the chance of serious
could cause unusual handling
or fatal injuries from an acci-
characteristics and poor vehi-
dent caused by tire failure or
cle control, resulting in a seri-
loss of vehicle control:
ous accident.
• Replace tires that are worn,
• Wheels that do not meet Kia’s
show uneven wear, or are
specifications may fit poorly
damaged. Worn tires can
and result in damage to the
cause loss of braking effec-
vehicle or unusual handling
tiveness, steering control, and
and poor vehicle control.
OEN076053 traction.
• The ABS works by comparing
• Do not drive your vehicle with
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear the speed of the wheels. The
too little or too much pressure
indicator will appear as a solid band tire size affects wheel speed.
in your tires. This can lead to
across the tread. This shows there is When replacing tires, all 4
uneven wear and tire failure.
less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread tires must use the same size
left on the tire. Replace the tire when • When replacing tires, never originally supplied with the
this happens. mix radial and bias-ply tires vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
on the same vehicle. You must ent size can cause the ABS
Do not wait for the band to appear replace all tires (including the
across the entire tread before replac- (Anti-lock Brake System) and
spare) if moving from radial to ESC (Electronic Stability
ing the tire. bias-ply tires. Control) to work irregularly.
(Continued)
✽ NOTICE
We recommend that when replacing
tires, use the same originally sup-
plied with the vehicles. If not, that
effects driving performance.

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Compact spare tire replacement Wheel replacement Tire traction

A compact spare tire has a shorter When replacing the metal wheels for Tire traction can be reduced if you
tread life than a regular size tire. any reason, make sure the new drive on worn tires, tires that are
Replace it when you can see the wheels are equivalent to the original improperly inflated or on slippery
tread wear indicator bars on the tire. factory units in diameter, rim width road surfaces. Tires should be
The replacement compact spare tire and offset. replaced when tread wear indicators
should be the same size and design appear. Slow down whenever there
tire as the one provided with your is rain, snow or ice on the road to
new vehicle and should be mounted WARNING reduce the possibility of losing con-
on the same compact spare tire A wheel that is not the correct trol of the vehicle.
wheel. The compact spare tire is not size may adversely affect wheel
designed to be mounted on a regular and bearing life, braking and
size wheel, and the compact spare stopping abilities, handling Tire maintenance
tire wheel is not designed for mount- characteristics, ground clear- In addition to proper inflation, correct
ing a regular size tire. ance, body-to-tire clearance, wheel alignment helps to decrease
snow chain clearance, tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
speedometer and odometer cal- unevenly, have your dealer check the
ibration, headlight aim and wheel alignment.
bumper height.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.

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Tire sidewall labeling 2. Tire size designation 108 - Load Index, a numerical code
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire associated with the maximum
1
size designation. You will need this load the tire can carry.
5,6 information when selecting replace- T - Speed Rating Symbol. See the
7 ment tires for your vehicle. The fol- speed rating chart in this section
lowing explains what the letters and for additional information.
4 numbers in the tire size designation
mean.
Wheel size designation
Example tire size designation:
2 Wheels are also marked with impor-
3 (These numbers are provided as an tant information that you need if you
example only; your tire size designa- ever have to replace one. The follow-
tor could vary depending on your ing explains what the letters and
1 I030B04JM vehicle.) numbers in the wheel size designa-
This information identifies and P235/65R17 108T tion mean.
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides P - Applicable vehicle type (tires Example wheel size designation:
the tire identification number (TIN) marked with the prefix “P’’ are 7.0JX17
for safety standard certification. The intended for use on passenger
TIN can be used to identify the tire in vehicles or light trucks; however,
case of a recall. not all tires have this marking). 7.0 - Rim width in inches.
235 - Tire width in millimeters. J - Rim contour designation.
1. Manufacturer or brand name 65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section 17 - Rim diameter in inches.
Manufacturer or Brand name is height as a percentage of its
shown. width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
17 - Rim diameter in inches.

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Tire speed ratings 3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire

The chart below lists many of the dif- Identification Number) WARNING - Tire age
ferent speed ratings currently being Any tires that are over 6 years old, Tires degrade over time, even
used for passenger vehicle tires. The based on the manufacturing date, when they are not being used.
speed rating is part of the tire size (including the spare tire) should be Regardless of the remaining
designation on the sidewall of the replaced by new ones. You can find tread, we recommend that tires
tire. This symbol corresponds to that the manufacturing date on the tire be replaced after approximately
tire's designed maximum safe oper- sidewall (possibly on the inside of the six (6) years of normal service.
ating speed. wheel), displaying the DOT Code. Heat caused by hot climates or
The DOT Code is a series of num- frequent high loading condi-
Speed bers on a tire consisting of numbers tions can accelerate the aging
Rating Maximum Speed and English letters. The manufactur- process. Failure to follow this
Symbol ing date is designated by the last four warning can result in sudden
S 112 mph (180 km/h) digits (characters) of the DOT code. tire failure, which could lead to
T 118 mph (190 km/h) a loss of control and an acci-
H 130 mph (210 km/h) DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO dent involving serious injury or
death.
V 149 mph (240 km/h) The front part of the DOT means a
Z Above 149 mph (240 km/h) plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1614 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2014.

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4. Tire ply composition and mate- 6. Maximum load rating Tread wear
rial This number indicates the maximum The tread wear grade is a compara-
The number of layers or plies of rub- load in kilograms and pounds that tive rating based on the wear rate of
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire can be carried by the tire. When the tire when tested under controlled
manufacturers also must indicate the replacing the tires on the vehicle, conditions on a specified govern-
materials in the tire, which include always use a tire that has the same ment test course. For example, a tire
steel, nylon, polyester, and others. load rating as the factory installed graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
The letter "R" means radial ply con- tire. half times (1½) as well on the gov-
struction; the letter "D" means diago- ernment course as a tire graded 100.
nal or bias ply construction; and the The relative performance of tires
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con- 7. Uniform tire quality grading
depends upon the actual conditions
struction. Quality grades can be found where of their use, however, and may
applicable on the tire sidewall depart significantly from the norm
between tread shoulder and maxi- due to variations in driving habits,
5. Maximum permissible inflation mum section width.
pressure service practices and differences in
For example: road characteristics and climate.
This number is the greatest amount TREADWEAR 200
of air pressure that should be put in These grades are molded on the
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum TRACTION AA side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
permissible inflation pressure. Refer TEMPERATURE A The tires available as standard or
to the Tire and Loading Information optional equipment on your vehicle
label for recommended inflation may vary with respect to grade.
pressure.

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Traction - AA, A, B & C Temperature -A, B & C

The traction grades, from highest to The temperature grades are A (the WARNING - Tire
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those highest), B and C representing the tempera-
grades represent the tire’s ability to tire’s resistance to the generation of ture
stop on wet pavement as measured heat and its ability to dissipate heat The temperature grade for this
under controlled conditions on spec- when tested under controlled condi- tire is established for a tire that
ified government test surfaces of tions on a specified indoor laboratory is properly inflated and not
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked test wheel. overloaded. Excessive speed,
C may have poor traction perform- Sustained high temperature can underinflation, or excessive
ance. cause the material of the tire to loading, either separately or in
degenerate and reduce tire life, and combination, can cause heat
excessive temperature can lead to build-up and possible sudden
WARNING tire failure. This can cause loss
sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-
The traction grade assigned to responds to a level of performance of vehicle control and serious
this tire is based on straight- which all passenger vehicle tires injury.
ahead braking traction tests, must meet under the Federal Motor
and does not include accelera- Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
tion, cornering, hydroplaning, Grades B and A represent higher
or peak traction characteristics. levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.

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Tire terminology and definitions Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of Intended Outboard Sidewall: The
Air Pressure: The amount of air air pressure in a tire, measured in side of an asymmetrical tire, that
inside the tire pressing outward on pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo- must always face outward when
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pascals (kPa) before a tire has built mounted on a vehicle.
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo- up heat from driving. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
pascal (kPa). Curb Weight: This means the weight air pressure.
Accessory Weight: This means the of a motor vehicle with standard and Load Index: An assigned number
combined weight of optional acces- optional equipment including the ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sories. Some examples of optional maximum capacity of fuel, oil and sponds to the load carrying capacity
accessories are, automatic coolant, but without passengers and of a tire.
transaxle, power seats, and air con- cargo.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
ditioning. DOT Markings: A code molded into maximum air pressure to which a
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a the sidewall of a tire signifying that cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
tire's height to its width. the tire is in compliance with the U.S. mum air pressure is molded onto the
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords Department of Transportation motor sidewall.
that is located between the plies and vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification Maximum Load Rating: The load
the tread. Cords may be made from rating for a tire at the maximum per-
steel or other reinforcing materials. Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the missible inflation pressure for that
Bead: The tire bead contains steel tire manufacturer, production plant, tire.
wires wrapped by steel cords that brand and date of production. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
hold the tire onto the rim. The sum of curb weight; accessory
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
which the plies are laid at alternate GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight production options weight.
angles less than 90 degrees to the Rating for the Front Axle.
Normal Occupant Weight: The
centerline of the tread. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight number of occupants a vehicle is
Rating for the Rear axle. designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg).

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Occupant Distribution: Designated Speed Rating: An alphanumeric Vehicle Maximum Load on the
seating positions. code assigned to a tire indicating the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side maximum speed at which a tire can curb and accessory weight plus
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par- operate. maximum occupant and cargo
ticular side that faces outward when Traction: The friction between the weight.
mounted on a vehicle. The outward tire and the road surface. The Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
facing sidewall bears white lettering amount of grip provided. Load on an individual tire that is
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or Tread: The portion of a tire that determined by distributing to each
model name molding that is higher or comes into contact with the road. axle its share of the curb weight,
deeper than the same moldings on accessory weight, and normal occu-
the inner facing sidewall. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow pant weight and driving by 2.
bands, sometimes called "wear
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire bars," that show across the tread of a Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
used on passenger cars and some tire when only 2/32 inch of tread ly attached to a vehicle showing the
light duty trucks and multipurpose remains. original equipment tire size and rec-
vehicles. ommended inflation pressure.
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality
Recommended Inflation Pressure: Grading Standards, a tire information
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend- system that provides consumers with
ed tire inflation pressure and shown ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
on the tire placard. ture and treadwear. Ratings are
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in determined by tire manufacturers
which the ply cords that extend to the using government testing proce-
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the dures. The ratings are molded into
centerline of the tread. the sidewall of the tire.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num-
upon which the tire beads are seat- ber of designated seating positions
ed. multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the
Sidewall: The portion of a tire rated cargo and luggage load.
between the tread and the bead.

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All season tires Snow tires Tire chains

Kia specifies all season tires on If you equip your vehicle with snow Tire chains, if necessary, should be
some models to provide good per- tires, they should be the same size installed on the front wheels.
formance for use all year round, and have the same load capacity as Be sure that the chains are installed
including snowy and icy road condi- the original tires. Snow tires should in accordance with the manufactur-
tions. All season tires are identified be installed on all four wheels; other- er's instructions.
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud wise, poor handling may result.
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow To minimize tire and chain wear, do
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 not continue to use tire chains when
tires have better snow traction than kPa) more air pressure than the
all season tires and may be more they are no longer needed.
pressure recommended for the stan-
appropriate in some areas. dard tires on the tire label on the dri-
ver's side of the center pillar, or up to
the maximum pressure shown on the
Summer tires tire sidewall, whichever is less.
Kia specifies summer tires on some Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120
models to provide superior perform- km/h) when your vehicle is equipped
ance on dry roads. Summer tire per- with snow tires.
formance is substantially reduced in
snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M+S
(Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall.
if you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions, Kia recom-
mends the use of snow tires or all
season tires on all four wheels.

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Radial-ply tires Longer wearing tires can be more

WARNING - Snow or ice Radial-ply tires provide improved susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
• When driving on roads cov- tread life, road hazard resistance and is very important to follow the tire
ered with snow or ice, drive at smoother high speed ride. The radi- rotation interval shown in this section
less than 20 mph (30 km/h). al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of to achieve the tread life potential of
belted construction, and are selected these tires. Cuts and punctures in
• Use the SAE “S” class or wire
to complement the ride and handling radial-ply tires are repairable only in
chains.
characteristics of your vehicle. the tread area, because of sidewall
• If you hear noise caused by flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
chains contacting the body, Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias radial-ply tire repairs.
retighten the chain to avoid
contact with the vehicle body. belted tires of the same size, and use
the same recommended inflation
• To prevent body damage, pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
retighten the chains after driv- with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
ing 0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km). not recommended. Any combina-
• Do not use tire chains on tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
vehicles equipped with alu- belted tires when used on the same
minum wheels. In unavoid- vehicle will seriously deteriorate
able circumstance, use a wire vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
type chain. low is: Identical radial-ply tires should
• Use wire chains less than 0.59 always be used as a set of four.
inches (15 mm) to prevent
damage to the chain’s con-
nection.

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FUSES
■ Blade type A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam- WARNING - Fuse
age by fuses. replacement
Normal Blown
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, • Never replace a fuse with any-
one located in the driver’s side panel thing but another fuse of the
bolster, the other in the engine com- same rating.
■ Cartridge type partment near the battery. • A higher capacity fuse could
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces- cause damage and possibly a
sories, or controls do not work, check fire.
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse • Never install a wire or alu-
has blown, the element inside the minum foil instead of the
fuse will melt. proper fuse - even as a tem-
Normal Blown
If the electrical system does not porary repair. It may cause
■ Multi fuse work, first check the driver’s side extensive wiring damage and
fuse panel. a possible fire.
Always replace a blown fuse with
one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this CAUTION
Normal Blown indicates an electrical problem. Avoid Do not use a screwdriver or any
using the system involved and imme- other metal object to remove
diately consult an authorized Kia fuses because it may cause a
dealer. short circuit and damage the
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade system.
type for lower amperage rating, car-
tridge type, and multi fuse for higher ✽ NOTICE
amperage ratings.
Normal Blown The actual fuse/relay panel label
OLM079051N may differ from equipped items.

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Inner panel fuse replacement If you do not have a spare, use a

fuse of the same rating from a circuit
you may not need for operating the
vehicle, such as the power outlet
fuse.
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the
fuses are OK, check the fuse panel
in the engine compartment. If a fuse
is blown, it must be replaced.

ODM072018

OXM073020 3. Pull the suspected fuse straight

out. Use the removal tool provided
1. Turn the ignition switch and all on the engine compartment fuse
other switches off. panel cover.
2. Open the fuse panel cover. 4. Check the removed fuse; replace it
if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in the
engine compartment fuse panel.
5. Push in a new fuse of the same
rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.

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Fuse switch Engine compartment fuse 3. Check the removed fuse; replace it
replacement if it is blown. To remove or insert
the fuse, use the fuse puller in the
engine compartment fuse panel.
4. Push in a new fuse of the same
rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult
an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel in
the engine compartment,
OXM073022 securely install the fuse panel
Always, put the fuse switch at the ON OXMA073023 cover. If not, electrical failures
position. may occur from water contact.
1. Turn the ignition switch and all
If you move the switch to the OFF other switches off.
position, some items such as audio 2. Remove the fuse panel cover by
and digital clock must be reset and pressing the tab and pulling the
transmitter (or smart key) may not cover up.
work properly.

CAUTION
Always place the fuse switch in
the ON position while driving
the vehicle.

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Multi fuse

ODM072047

If the multi fuse is blown, it must be

removed as follows:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Remove the nuts shown in the pic-
ture above.
4. Replace the fuse with a new one
of the same rating.
5. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.

✽ NOTICE
If the multi fuse is blown, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.

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Fuse/relay panel description

ODM072017

Inside the fuse/relay panel covers,

you can find the fuse/relay label
describing fuse/relay name and
capacity.

✽ NOTICE
OXMA073116
Not all fuse panel descriptions in
this manual may be applicable to
your vehicle. It is accurate at the
time of printing. When you inspect
the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer
to the fuse panel label.

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Inner fuse panel

Description Fuse rating Protected component
Instrument Cluster (IND./MICOM), Steering Angle Sensor, Alternator, Smart Key Control Module, A/V &
MODULE 2 10A
Navigation Head Unit, STOP_SW, SI_ECU, HLLD LH/RH
MODULE 1 7.5A SPORTS MODE SW/KEY_SOL, SPORT_MODE_SW
A/BAG IND 10A Instrument Cluster (IND.), Digital Clock
A/BAG 15A SRS Control Module, PODS Module
START 7.5A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Relay - Start, Sub Start, Burglar Alarm), PDM
WIPER RR 15A ICM Relay Box (Rear Wiper Relay), Rear Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch (Wiper)
WIPER FRT 25A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Wiper (Low) Relay), Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch (Wiper)
ESC Off Switch, Front A/C Control Module, Instrument Cluster, Audio, MTS, A/V & Navigation Head Unit,
Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, Power Window Main Switch, 4WD ECU, P_WDW_PASS_SW_IMS,
MODULE 3 10A
Rear Parking Assist SNSR, FRT_DRV_SEAT_EXT, FRT_PASS_SEAT_EXT, CONSOLE_EXTN , IPM
(BCM IG1)
Front A/C Control Module, Active Incar Sensor, Cluster Ionize, ICM Relay Box (Rear A/C Relay) E/R
A/CON 7.5A
Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay)
AMP 30A AMP
P/OUTLET 1 15A -
P/OUTLET 2 20A LUGGAGE_POWER_OUTLET, FRT_POWER_OUTLET_DRV
BLOWER RR 20A ICM Relay Box (Rear A/C Relay)

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Description Fuse rating Protected component

Driver Power Window Relay, Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH, Driver Safety
P/WDW LH 25A
Power Window Module
Passenger Power Window Relay, Power Window Main Switch
P/WDW RH 25A
Passenger Power Window Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH
Door Lock/Unlock Relay, ICM Relay Box (Two Turn Unlock Relay), Driver/Passenger Door Lock Actuator,
DR LOCK 20A
Rear Door Lock Actuator LH/RH, ICM Relay Box (T/GATE LATCH Relay)
SMART KEY 4 10A PDM, Start Stop Button Switch, FOB Holder
S/HTR FRT 20A FRT_DRV_SEAT_EXT, FRT_PASS_SEAT_EXT
P/SEAT DRV 30A Driver Power Seat Switch, Driver Lumbar Support Switch
P/SEAT PASS 20A Passenger Power Seat Switch
HTD STRG 15A Steering wheel heater
F/LID 15A Fuel Filler Door Switch
O/S Mirror Switch, Power Window Switch, E/R Fuse & Relay Box(POWER OUTLET RLY), Digital Clock,
MODULE4 10A
MTS, Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit
HTD MIRR 10A Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, Front A/C Control Module
SMART_KEY_1 25A SMART KEY/SMK_UNIT
SMART_KEY_2 7.5A Smart Key Control Module
SMART_KEY_3 7.5A Smart Key Control Module
S/HEATER RR 15A ICM Relay Box (RR SEAT WARMER LH RLY), ICM Relay Box (RR SEAT WARMER RH RLY)
DR_SCUFF_LP_DRV, DR_SCUFF_LP_PASS, DR_WARNG_SW, S_VISOR_LP_LH/RH, OHC_LAMP,
INTERIOR LAMP 10A
ROOM_LP, RL/RR_PERSONAL_LAMP, CARGO_LAMP
MULTIMEDIA 15A Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, MTS
OBD_II, Front A/C Control Module, TPMS, Digital Clock, INSIDE_MIRR, S_WARMER_SW_LH/RH,
MEMORY 10A AIR_VENT_SEAT_SW_LH/RH, CLUSTER, O_S_MIRR_SW, P_WDW_MAIN_SW,
FRT_DRV_SEAT_EXT, P_WDW_PASS_SW

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Engine compartment fuse panel

OXMA073027

OXMA073131

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Engine compartment fuse panel

Description Fuse rating Protected component
IPM (Fuse - S/HTR FRT, P/Seat SUN ROOF-1 25A, IPS1 (FOG LH/RH, TAIL LAMP LH), ARISU LH
I/P B+2 60A
(HEAD LAMP LOW LH, HEAD LAMP HI LH, TURN SIG RL, TURN SIG FL)
BLOWER 40A Blower Relay
RR HTD 40A Rear Defogger Relay
ABS 1 40A ESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
ABS 2 40A ESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
MULTI SMART_KEY-1 25A, SMART_KEY-4 10A, MODULE-1 7.5A, SUNROOF-2 25A, (FUSE SW RLY,
FUSE INTERIOR LAMP 10A : DR_SCUFF_LP_DRV, DR_SCUFF_LP_PASS, DR_WARNG_SW,
S_VISOR_LP_LH/RH, OHC_LAMP, ROOM_LP, RL/RR_PERSONAL_LAMP, CARGO_LAMP, MULTI-
I/P B+3 60A
MEDIA 15A : Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, MTS, MEMORY 10A : OBD_II, Front A/C Control
Module, TPMS, Digital Clock, INSIDE_MIRR, S_WARMER_SW_LH/RH, AIR_VENT_SEAT_SW_LH/
RH, CLUSTER, O_S_MIRR_SW, P_WDW_MAIN_SW, FRT_DRV_SEAT_EXT, P_WDW_PASS_SW)
I/P B+1 50A AMP 30A, P/WDW LH 25A, P/WDW RH 25A, S/HEATER_RR 15A
MDPS 80A MDPS_ECU
C/FAN 60A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (C/FAN RLY)
IGN 2 40A Start Relay, W/O Smart Key - Ignition Switch, With Smart Key - E/R Fuse & Relay Box (IGN2 Relay)
TRAILER 30A Trailer Power Outlet
IGN 1 40A W/O Smart Key - Ignition Switch, With Smart Key - E/R Fuse & Relay Box (IGN1 Relay, ACC Relay )
HORN 15A Horn Relay
DEICER 15A Front Wiper Deicer Relay
FUSE
IPM (DR LOCK 20A, BLOWER RR 20A, FUEL LID 15A, IPS3 (TAIL LAMP RH, TAIL INT LAMP),
I/P B+4 50A
ARISU RH (HEAD LAMP LOW RH, HEAD LAMP HI RH, TURN SIG RR, TURN SIG FR)
ABS 7.5A ESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
B/UP LP 7.5A Back-Up Lamp Relay (A/T), Back-Up Lamp Switch (M/T)
4WD 20A 4WD_ECU

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Description Fuse rating Protected component

B/A HORN 15A B/A RLY
FUSE SENSOR 5 7.5A PCM
TCU 15A Transaxle Range Switch, PCM
A/CON 10A E/R Fuse & Relay Box(BLOWER RLY, Front A/C Control Module)
AC INVERTER 30A AC_INVERTER_UNIT
POWER OUTLET 25A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (POWER OUTLET RLY), RR_P_OUTLET, FRT_POWER_OUTLET_PASS
P/TAILGATE 30A PTGM
H/LAMP RH 10A E/R Fuse & Relay Box(H/LAMP RH RLY), H_LP_RH
AMS 10A E/R Fuse & Relay WIPER LO RLY), PCM
EMS BOX(MAIN RLY(IGN_COIL 20A, ECU_1 20A, SNSR_1 10A, SNSR_2 10A, ECU_2 10A,
EMS 40A
INJECTOR_1 10A), F/PUMP 15A, ECU_4 15A
Theta : Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Oil Control Valve #1/2, Variable Intake Manifold Valve,
SENSOR 1 10A Crankshaft Position Sensor, Oxygen Sensor Up/Down
EMS Lambda : PCM, Oxygen Sensor #1/2/3/4
BOX
Theta : C/FAN RLY, Canister Close Valve
Lambda : C/FAN RLY, PCM, Canister Close Valve, Oil Control Valve #1/2 (Exhaust), Oil Control Valve
SENSOR 2 10A
#1/2 (Intake), Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Variable Intake Manifold Valve #1/2,
Immobilizer Module
ECU 1 20A PCM
F/PUMP 15A Fuel Pump Relay
Theta : IG_COIL_CAPACITOR, IG_COIL_1/2/3/4,
IGN_COIL 20A
Lambda : CONDENSOR1/2,IGN_COIL_HARN_LAG, GN_COIL_2/4/6
Theta : Immobilizer Module, F/PUMP RLY,
INJECTOR_1 10A
Lambda : PCM, F/PUMP RLY
ECU 4 15A Theta : PCM, Lambda : PCM, IDB

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LIGHT BULBS
✽ NOTICE
WARNING - Working on CAUTION
After driving in heavy rain or wash-
the lights If you don’t have necessary ing, headlight and taillight lenses
Prior to working on the light, tools, the correct bulbs and the could appear frosty. This condition
firmly apply the parking brake, expertise, consult an authorized is caused by the temperature differ-
ensure that the ignition switch Kia dealer. In many cases, it is ence between the lamp inside and
is turned to the LOCK position difficult to replace vehicle light outside. This is similar to the con-
and turn off the lights to avoid bulbs because other parts of the densation on your windows inside
sudden movement of the vehi- vehicle must be removed before your vehicle during rain and doesn’t
cle and burning your fingers or you can get to the bulb. This is indicate a problem with your vehi-
receiving an electric shock. especially true if you have to cle. If the water leaks into the lamp
remove the headlight assembly bulb circuitry, have the vehicle
to get to the bulb(s). checked by an authorized Kia deal-
Use only the bulbs of the specified Removing/installing the head- er.
wattage. light assembly can result in
damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION
Be sure to replace the burned-
out bulb with one of the same
wattage rating. Otherwise, it
may cause damage to the fuse
or electric wiring system.

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Headlight, position light, turn (Continued)

signal light, and front fog light
bulb replacement Residual oil may cause the
bulb to overheat and burst
when lit. A bulb should be
operated only when installed
in a headlight.
• If a bulb becomes damaged or
cracked, replace it immediate-
ly and carefully dispose of it.
• Wear eye protection when
OXM079200N changing a bulb. Allow the
Headlight bulb bulb to cool down before han-
dling it.
OXMA073029 WARNING - Halogen
bulbs
(1) Headlight (High) WARNING -
• Halogen bulbs contain pres-
(2) Headlight (Low) surized gas that will produce HID Headlamp low beam
(3) Front turn signal light flying pieces of glass if bro- (if equipped)
(4) Position light ken. Do not attempt to replace or
• Always handle them carefully, inspect the low beam (XENON
(5) Side marker
and avoid scratches and abra- bulb) due to electric shock dan-
(6) Front fog light (if equipped) ger. If the light bulb does not
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never operate, we recommend that
touch the glass with bare you checked an authorized Kia
hands. dealer.
(Continued)

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Headlamp (bulb type) -high/low 6. Install the socket in the assembly Turn signal lamp/Position lamp
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.

High lamp

Low lamp
OXM073048L OXM073049L

1. Open the hood. 1. Remove the socket from the

2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover assembly by turning the socket
by turning it counterclockwise. counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
3. Remove the socket from the the assembly.
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on 2. Remove the bulb from the socket
the socket align with the slots on by pressing it in and rotating it
the assembly. counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it out. socket. Pull the bulb out of the
5. Inset a new bulb by inserting it into socket
the socket. 3. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.

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4. Install the socket in the assembly Front fog lamp bulbs 5. Install the new bulb-socket into the
by aligning the tabs on the socket (if equipped) housing by aligning the tabs on
with the slots in the assembly. the socket with the slots in the
Push the socket into the assembly housing. Push the socket into the
and turn the socket clockwise. housing and turn the socket clock-
wise.
✽ NOTICE 6. Connect the power connector to
the socket.
If bulb will not rotate inside socket,
remove bulb, rotate 180°, and try 7. Reinstall the front bumper under
again. cover.

✽ NOTICE
Always have the headlight aiming
OXMA073053
Adjusted after an accident or the
1. Remove the front bumper under Headlight assembly is reinstalled at
cover. a Authorized Kia dealer.
2. Reach your hand into the back of
the front bumper.
3. Disconnect the power connector
from the socket.
4. Remove the bulb-socket from the
housing by turning the socket
counter clockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the housing.

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Headlamp (HID type), Front posi- ✽ NOTICE Side repeater lamp replace-
tion (LED), bulb replacement HID lamps have superior perform- ment
If the light bulb does not operate, we ance vs. halogen bulbs. HID lamps
recommend that you checked an are estimated by the manufacturer
authorized Kia dealer. to last twice as long or longer than
halogen bulbs depending on their
frequency of use. They will probably
require replacement at some point
in the life of the vehicle. Cycling the
headlamps on and off more than
typical use will shorten HID lamps
life. HID lamps do not fail in the
same manner as halogen incandes-
cent lamps. If a headlamp goes out
OXM079031
after a period of operation but will
immediately relamp when the head- If the light bulb does not operate, we
lamp switch is cycled it is likely the recommend that you check with an
HID lamp needs to be replaced. HID authorized Kia dealer.
lamping components are more com-
plex than conventional halogen
bulbs thus have higher replacement
cost.

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Rear combination lamp bulb Outside lamp 3. Remove the rear combination
replacement lamp assembly from the body of
■ Type A the vehicle.

OXM079034
OXM073033
■ Type B

OXM079035
OXM073032
(1) Stop and tail light 1. Open the tailgate.
(2) Tail light 2. Loosen the lamp assembly retain-
(3) Rear turn signal light ing screws with a philips head
(4) Back-up light screwdriver.
(5) Rear side marker
(6) Stop light

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■ Type A 5. Remove the bulb from the socket Inside lamp

by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
OXM073120
7. Install the socket in the assembly
■ Type B by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly OXM073037
and turn the socket clockwise.
1. Open the tailgate.
8. Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicle. 2. Remove the service cover.
3. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
* If your vehicle is equipped with LED counterclockwise until the tabs on
type stop and tail lights replace with the socket align with the slots on
OXM073036
LED assembled units. Please con- the assembly.
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
4. Remove the socket from the 4. Remove the bulb from the socket
assembly by turning the socket by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on Type B (Stop and tail lamp) counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on If the lamp bulb does not operate, the bulb align with the slots in the
the assembly. have the vehicle checked by an socket. Pull the bulb out of the
authorized Kia dealer. socket.

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■ Type A 7. Install the service cover by putting High mounted stop lamp
it into the service hole. replacement
Type A
* If your vehicle is equipped with LED
type stop and tail lights replace with
LED assembled units. Please con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.

OXM073119
■ Type B

OXM071039A

OXM073038
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
6. Install the socket in the assembly OXM071073A
by aligning the tabs on the socket
1. Open Tailgate
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly 2. Remove the center cover of rear
and turn the socket clockwise. upper trim.

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3. Remove the retaining bolts. Type B (with Spoiler)

4. Disconnect the connector.
5. Replace the new LED assembled
unit.

OXM071074A OXM071039
6. Reconnect the connector.
7. Apply retaining bolts and nuts and
tighten.
8. Replace the center cover of rear
upper trim.

OXM071075A

1.Open the tailgate.

2.Gently remove the center cover of
the rear tailgate trim.
3.Disconnect the electrical connec-
tor.

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License plate light bulb

replacement

OXM071076A
4.Loosen the retaining nuts and
remove the spoiler. OXM073118
5.Remove the high mounted stop
light assembly after loosening the 1. Loosen the lens retaining screws
screws. with a phillips head screwdriver.
6.Reinstall a new light assembly in 2. Remove the lens.
the reverse order of removal. 3. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the lens securely with the
lens retaining screws.

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Map lamp Glove box lamp Interior light bulb replacement

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,
gently pry the lens from the interi-
or light housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.

WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior
Room lamp Luggage lamp Lights, ensure that the “OFF”
■ Type A button is depressed to avoid
burning your fingers or receiv-
ing an electric shock.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.

4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
light housing notches and snap
the lens into place.

■ Type B Vanity mirror lamp CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or dam-
age the lens, lens tab, and plas-
tic housings.

OXM073040/OXM049225/OXM073117 OXM079045/OXM079044/OXM079041
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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care Finish maintenance
Washing CAUTION
Exterior general caution
To help protect your vehicle’s finish • Do not use strong soap, chem-
It is very important to follow the label ical detergents or hot water,
directions when using any chemical from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least and do not wash the vehicle in
cleaner or polish. Read all warning direct sunlight or when the
and caution statements that appear once a month with lukewarm or cold
water. body of the vehicle is warm.
on the label.
If you use your vehicle for off-road • Be careful when washing the
driving, you should wash it after each side windows of your vehicle.
off-road trip. Pay special attention to Especailly, with high-pressure
the removal of any accumulation of water. Water may leak through
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign the windows and wet the inte-
materials. Make sure the drain holes rior.
in the lower edges of the doors and • To prevent damage to the
rocker panels are kept clear and plastic parts and lamps, do
clean. not clean with chemical sol-
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, vents or strong detergents.
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately. WARNING - Wet brakes
Even prompt washing with plain After washing the vehicle, test
water may not completely remove all the brakes while driving slowly
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for to see if they have been affected
use on painted surfaces, may be by water. If braking performance
used. is impaired, dry the brakes by
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor- applying them lightly while
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. maintaining a slow forward
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin- speed.
ish.

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Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no CAUTION
longer bead on the paint. • Wiping dust or dirt off the
Always wash and dry the vehicle body with a dry cloth will
before waxing. Use a good quality scratch the finish.
liquid or paste wax, and follow the • Do not use steel wool, abra-
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all sive cleaners, acid detergents
metal trim to protect it and to main- or strong detergents contain-
tain its luster. ing high alkaline or caustic
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi- agents on chrome-plated or
als with a spot remover will usually anodized aluminum parts.
OJB037800
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure This may result in damage to
to re-wax these areas even if the rest the protective coating and
CAUTION of the vehicle does not yet need wax- cause discoloration or paint
ing. deterioration.
• Water washing in the engine
compartment including high
pressure water washing may
cause the failure of electrical
circuits located in the engine
compartment.
• Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.

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Finish damage repair Bright-metal maintenance Underbody maintenance

Deep scratches or stone chips in the • To remove road tar and insects, Corrosive materials used for ice and
painted surface must be repaired use a tar remover, not a scraper or snow removal and dust control may
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly other sharp object. collect on the underbody. If these
rust and may develop into a major • To protect the surfaces of bright- materials are not removed, acceler-
repair expense. metal parts from corrosion, apply a ated rusting can occur on underbody
coating of wax or chrome preser- parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
✽ NOTICE vative and rub to a high luster.
though they have been treated with
If your vehicle is damaged and • During winter weather or in coastal rust protection.
requires any metal repair or areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
replacement, be sure the body shop body and wheel openings with luke-
applies anti-corrosion materials to preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum warm or cold water once a month,
the parts repaired or replaced. after off-road driving and at the end
jelly or other protective compound.
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of the doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-
ing.

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Aluminum wheel maintenance Corrosion protection

WARNING The aluminum wheels are coated Protecting your vehicle from corro-
After washing the vehicle, test with a clear protective finish. sion
the brakes while driving slowly • Do not use any abrasive cleaner, By using the most advanced design
to see if they have been affected polishing compound, solvent, or and construction practices to combat
by water. If braking performance wire brushes on aluminum wheels. corrosion, we produce vehicles of
is impaired, dry the brakes by They may scratch or damage the the highest quality. However, this is
applying them lightly while finish. only part of the job. To achieve the
maintaining a slow forward • Clean the wheel when it has long-term corrosion resistance your
speed. cooled. vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
• Use only a mild soap or neutral required.
detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted Common causes of corrosion
roads. This helps prevent corro- The most common causes of corro-
sion. sion on your vehicle are:
• Avoid washing the wheels with • Road salt, dirt and moisture that is
highspeed vehicle wash brushes. allowed to accumulate underneath
• Do not use any alkaline or acid the vehicle.
detergents It may damage and cor- • Removal of paint or protective
rode the aluminum wheels coated coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
with a clear protective finish. sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.

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High-corrosion areas High temperatures can also acceler- Keep your vehicle clean
If you live in an area where your vehi- ate corrosion of parts that are not The best way to prevent corrosion is
cle is regularly exposed to corrosive properly ventilated so the moisture to keep your vehicle clean and free
materials, corrosion protection is can be dispersed. For all these rea- of corrosive materials. Attention to
particularly important. Some of the sons, it is particularly important to the underside of the vehicle is partic-
common causes of accelerated cor- keep your vehicle clean and free of ularly important.
rosion are road salts, dust control mud or accumulations of other mate-
chemicals, ocean air and industrial rials. This applies not only to the vis-
pollution. ible surfaces but particularly to the • If you live in a high-corrosion area
underside of the vehicle. — where road salts are used, near
the ocean, areas with industrial
Moisture breeds corrosion pollution, acid rain, etc.—, you
To help prevent corrosion should take extra care to prevent
Moisture creates the conditions in
which corrosion is most likely to You can help prevent corrosion from corrosion. In winter, hose off the
occur. For example, corrosion is beginning by observing the following: underside of your vehicle at least
accelerated by high humidity, partic- once a month and be sure to clean
ularly when temperatures are just the underside thoroughly when
above freezing. In such conditions, winter is over.
the corrosive material is kept in con- • When cleaning underneath the
tact with the vehicle’s surface by vehicle, give particular attention to
moisture that evaporates slowly. the components under the fenders
Mud is particularly corrosive and other areas that are hidden
because it dries slowly and holds from view. Do a thorough job; just
moisture in contact with the vehicle. dampening the accumulated mud
Although the mud appears to be dry, rather than washing it away will
it can still retain the moisture and accelerate corrosion rather than
promote corrosion. prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.

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• When cleaning lower door panels, Keep paint and trim in good con- Interior care
rocker panels and frame members, dition
be sure that drain holes are kept
Interior general precautions
Scratches or chips in the finish
open so that moisture can escape Prevent chemicals such as perfume,
should be covered with "touch-up"
and not be trapped inside to accel- cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean-
paint as soon as possible to reduce
erate corrosion. er, and air freshener from contacting
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
the interior parts because they may
metal is showing through, the atten-
cause damage or discoloration. If
Keep your garage dry tion of a qualified body and paint
they do contact the interior parts,
shop is recommended.
Don't park your vehicle in a damp, wipe them off immediately. If neces-
poorly ventilated garage. This cre- sary, use a vinyl cleaner, see product
ates a favorable environment for cor- Bird droppings : Bird droppings are instructions for correct usage.
rosion. This is particularly true if you highly corrosive and may damage
wash your vehicle in the garage or painted surfaces in just a few hours.
drive it into the garage when it is still Always remove bird droppings as
CAUTION
wet or covered with snow, ice or soon as possible. Never allow water or other liq-
mud. Even a heated garage can con- uids to come in contact with
tribute to corrosion unless it is well electrical/electronic compo-
ventilated so moisture is dispersed. Don't neglect the interior nents inside the vehicle as this
Moisture can collect under the floor may damage them.
mats and carpeting and cause corro-
sion. Check under the mats periodi-
cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.
Use particular care if you carry fertil-
izers, cleaning materials or chemi-
cals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in
proper containers and any spills or
leaks should be cleaned up, flushed
with clean water and thoroughly
dried.

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Cleaning the upholstery and inte- Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt

CAUTION rior trim webbing
When cleaning leather products Vinyl Clean the belt webbing with any mild
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use soap solution recommended for
Remove dust and loose dirt from
neutral detergents or low alco- cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
hol content solutions. If you use the instructions provided with the
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
high alcohol content solutions soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
vinyl cleaner.
or acid/alkaline detergents, the webbing because this may weaken
color of the leather may fade or it.
the surface may get stripped off. Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
Cleaning the interior window
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu- glass
tion recommended for upholstery or If the interior glass surfaces of the
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme- vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
fresh spots do not receive immediate film), they should be cleaned with a
attention, the fabric can be stained glass cleaner. Follow the directions
and its color can be affected. Also, its on the glass cleaner container.
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper- CAUTION
ly maintained.
Do not scrape or scratch the
inside of the rear window. This
CAUTION may result in damage of the rear
Using anything but recommend- window defroster grid.
ed cleaners and procedures
may affect the fabric’s appear-
ance and fire-resistant proper-
ties.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

The emission control system of your Caution for the Inspection and 1. Crankcase emission control
vehicle is covered by a written limited Maintenance Test (With Electronic system
warranty. Please see the warranty Stability Control (ESC) system)
The positive crankcase ventilation
information contained in the • To prevent the vehicle from mis- system is employed to prevent air
Warranty & Maintenance booklet in firing during dynamometer test- pollution caused by blow-by gases
your vehicle. ing, turn the Electronic Stability being emitted from the crankcase.
Your vehicle is equipped with an Control (ESC) system off by This system supplies fresh filtered air
emission control system to meet all pressing the ESC switch. to the crankcase through the air
applicable emission regulations. • After dynamometer testing is intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
There are three emission control completed, turn the ESC system the fresh air mixes with blow-by
systems, as follows. back on by pressing the ESC gases, which then pass through the
switch again. PCV valve into the induction system.
(1) Crankcase emission control sys-
tem 2. Evaporative emission con-
(2) Evaporative emission control sys- trol (including ORVR:
tem Onboard Refueling Vapor
(3) Exhaust emission control system Recovery)
system
The Evaporative Emission Control
In order to assure the proper function System is designed to prevent fuel
of the emission control systems, it is vapors from escaping into the atmos-
recommended that you have your phere.
vehicle inspected and maintained by (The ORVR system is designed to
an authorized Kia dealer in accor- allow the vapors from the fuel tank to
dance with the maintenance sched- be loaded into a canister while refu-
ule in this manual. eling at the gas station, preventing
the escape of fuel vapors into the
atmosphere.)

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Canister 3. Exhaust emission control Engine exhaust gas precautions

Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel system (carbon monoxide)
tank are absorbed and stored in the The Exhaust Emission Control • Carbon monoxide can be present
onboard canister. When the engine is with other exhaust fumes.
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions Therefore, if you smell exhaust
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole- while maintaining good vehicle per- fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
noid valve. formance. cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
Purge Control Solenoid Valve Vehicle modifications your vehicle, drive it only with all
(PCSV) This vehicle should not be modified. the windows fully open. Have your
The purge control solenoid valve is Modification of your vehicle could vehicle checked and repaired
controlled by the Engine Control affect its performance, safety or immediately.
Module (ECM); when the engine durability and may even violate gov-
coolant temperature is low during ernmental safety and emissions reg-
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap- ulations. WARNING - Exhaust
orated fuel is not taken into the Engine exhaust gases contain
engine. After the engine warms up In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi- carbon monoxide (CO). Though
during ordinary driving, the PCSV colorless and odorless, it is
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to cation may not be covered under
the engine. warranty. dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
• If you use unauthorized electronic on this page to avoid CO poi-
devices, it may cause the vehicle to soning.
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.

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• Do not operate the engine in con- Operating precautions for catalyt-

CALIFORNIA PROPO- fined or closed areas (such as ic converters (if equipped)
SITION 65 WARNING garages) any more than what is
Engine exhaust and a wide vari- necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area. WARNING - Fire
ety of automobile components
and parts, including compo- • When the vehicle is stopped in an • A hot exhaust system can
nents found in the interior fur- open area for more than a short ignite flammable items under
nishings in a vehicle, contain or time with the engine running, your vehicle. Do not park, idle
emit chemicals known to the adjust the ventilation system (as or drive the vehicle over or
State of California to cause can- needed) to draw outside air into the near flammable objects, such
cer and birth defects and repro- vehicle. as grass, vegetation, paper,
ductive harm. In addition, cer- leaves, etc.
• Never sit in a parked or stopped
tain fluids contained in vehicles vehicle for any extended time with • The exhaust system and cat-
and certain products of compo- the engine running. alytic system are very hot
nent wear contain or emit chem- while the engine is running or
• When the engine stalls or fails to immediately after the engine
icals known to the State of
start, excessive attempts to restart is turned off. Keep away from
California to cause cancer and
the engine may cause damage to the exhaust system and cat-
birth defects or other reproduc-
the emission control system. alytic, you may get burned.
tive harm.
Also, do not remove the heat
sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.

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CALIFORNIA
Your vehicle is equipped with a cat- Failure to observe these precautions PERCHLORATE NOTICE
alytic converter emission control could result in damage to the catalyt- Perchlorate Material-special handling
device. ic converter and to your vehicle. may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz-
Therefore, the following precautions Additionally, such actions could void ardouswaste/ perchlorate.
must be observed: your warranties.
• Use only UNLEADED FUEL for Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:
gasoline engines.
Perchlorate containing materials,
• Do not operate the vehicle when such as air bag inflators, seatbelt
there are signs of engine malfunc- pretensioners and keyless remote
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable entry batteries, must be disposed of
loss of performance. according to Title 22 California Code
• Do not misuse or abuse the of Regulations Section 67384.10 (a).
engine. Examples of misuse are
coasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off.
• Do not operate the engine at high
idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
• Do not modify or tamper with any
part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
• Avoid driving with a extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dam-
aging the catalytic converter.

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Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Gross vehicle weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Luggage volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . 8-6
• Recommended sae viscosity number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Vehicle certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Refrigerant label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Consumer assistance (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Electrical equipment (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Reporting safety defects (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Online factory authorized manuals
(U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

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DIMENSIONS
Item in (mm)
Overall length 184.4 (4,685)
Overall width 74.2 (1,885)
Overall height 66.9 (1,700)/68.3 (1,735)*1/68.7 (1,745) *2
P235/65 R17 64.0 (1,626)
Front tread 235/60 R18 63.8 (1,621)
P235/55 R19 63.8 (1,621)
P235/65 R17 63.8 (1,623)
Rear tread 235/60 R18 63.7 (1,618)
P235/55 R19 63.7 (1,618)
Wheelbase 106.29 (2,700)
*1 with roof rack
*2 with sunroof and roof rack

ENGINE
Gasoline Theta
Item Gasoline 3.3L
II 2.4
Displacement 143.95 203.9
cu. in (cc) (2,359) (3342)
Bore x Stroke 3.46X3.81 3.62 x 3.30
in. (mm) (88x97) (92 x 83.8)
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6
No. of cylinders 4. In-line V-type

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BULB WATTAGE
Light Bulb Wattage Bulb type
Headlamps(Low) 55 H7SLL
Headlamps(Low)- HID type* 35 D3S
Headlamps(High) 55 H7LL
Front turn signal lamps 28 PY28/8W
Front
Front position lamps LED LED
Front fog lamps 27 GE881
Front Side marker LED LED
Side Repeater lamps (Outside Mirror)* LED LED
Rear Stop/Tail lamps (outside) 27 or 8 P27/8W
Bulb type Rear tail lamps (Inside) 8 P27/8W
Side marker 5 W5W
Rear Stop lamps LED LED
LED type Rear Tail lamps LED LED
Rear
Side marker LED LED
Rear turn signal lamps 27 PY27W
Back-up lamps 18 W18W
High mounted stop lamp* LED LED
License plate lamps 5 FESTOON
Map lamps 10 W10W
Room lamps 10 FESTOON
Personal lamps* 8 FESTOON
Interior
Vanity mirror lamps* 5 FESTOON
Glove box lamp 5 FESTOON
Luggage lamp 10 FESTOON
* If equipped

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TIRES AND WHEELS

Inflation pressure bar (psi, kPa)
Normal load Maximum load Wheel lug nut torque
Item Tire size Wheel sizee
( ) ( ) kg•m (lb•ft, N•m)
Front Rear Front Rear
2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35
P235/65R17 7.0J×17
(34,235) (34,235) (34,235) (34,235)
Full size tire
235/60R18 7.5J×18 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 9~11
P235/55R19 7.5J×19 (33,230) (33,230) (33,230) (33,230) (65~79, 88~107)

Compact spare tire 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2

T165/90R17 4.0T×17
(if equipped) (60,420) (60,420) (60,420) (60,420)

CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularly.

✽ NOTICE
We recommend that when replacing tires, use the same originally supplied with the vehicles.
If not, that effects driving performance.

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GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT

2.4GDI 3.3GDI
AT AT AT
2WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
5 Seater 4696 lbs. (2130 kg) 4806 lbs. (2180 kg) 4982 lbs. (2260 kg) 5004 lbs. (2270 kg) 5181 lbs. (2350 kg)
7 Seater 4960 lbs. (2250 kg) 5071 lbs. (2300 kg) 5247 lbs. (2380 kg) 5291 lbs. (2400 kg) 5467 lbs. (2480 kg)

LUGGAGE VOLUME
ltem 5 Seater 7 Seater
MIN. 660 l (23.3 cu ft) 116 l (4.1 cu ft)
VDA
MAX. 1,675 l (59.2 cu ft) 1,530 l (54.0 cu ft)

Min : Behind rear seat to upper edge of the seat back.

Max : Behind front seat to roof.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Item Weight or Volume Classification
Front only 21.1±0.88 oz (600±25 g)
Refrigerant R-134a
Front & Rear 26.4±0.88 oz (750±25 g)
Front only 4.1±0.3 oz (120±10 cc)
Compressor lubricant PAG
Front & Rear 6.1±0.3 oz (180±10 cc)

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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil *1 *2
(drain and refill) 2.4 Engine 5.1 US qt. (4.8 l)
API Service SM*3,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
3.3 Engine 6.02 US qt. (5.7 l)

Manual transaxle fluid 2.4 Engine 1.90 US qt. (1.8 l) API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA
2.4 Engine 7.50 US qt.(7.1 l)
ATF SP-IV Kia genuine ATF & SP-IV or other
Automatic transaxle fluid
brands meeting the above specification
3.3 Engine 8.24 US qt. (7.8 l)
approved by Kia motors corp.
AT 7.8 US qt. (7.4 l)
2.4 Engine
MT 7.5 US qt. (7.1 l)
Without Trailer Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
Coolant Packege: 9.2 US qt. (Ethylene glycol base coolant
(8.7 l) for aluminum radiator)
3.3 Engine AT
With Trailer
Packege : 9.6 US qt.
(9.1 l)

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Lubricant Volume Classification

0.7~0.8 US qt.
Brake fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
(0.7~0.8 l)
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
Rear differential oil (AWD) 0.56 US qt. (0.53 l)
(SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
2.4 Engine 0.63 US qt. (0.6 l) HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
Transfer case oil (AWD)
3.3 Engine 0.74 US qt. (0.7 l) (SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
69.7 US qt.
Fuel Refer to “Fuel requirements” in section 1
17.4 US gal. (66 l)

*1 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.

*2 Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econ-
omy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure
in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*3 If the API service SM or ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL or ACEA A3.

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Recommended SAE viscosity Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has Using oils of any viscosity other than
number an effect on fuel economy and cold those recommended could result in
weather operating (engine start and engine damage.
CAUTION engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi- When choosing an oil, consider the
ty engine oils can provide better fuel range of temperature your vehicle
Always be sure to clean the area economy and cold weather perform-
around any filler plug, drain will be operated in before the next oil
ance, however, higher viscosity change. Proceed to select the rec-
plug, or dipstick before check- engine oils are required for satisfac-
ing or draining any lubricant. ommended oil viscosity from the
tory lubrication in hot weather. chart.
This is especially important in
dusty or sandy areas and when
the vehicle is used on unpaved Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
roads. Cleaning the plug and Temperature
°C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
dipstick areas will prevent dirt (°F) -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
and grit from entering the Gasoline 5W-30, 5W-40
engine and other mechanisms Engine Oil *1 5W-20 (5W-30)
that could be damaged.
1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of
a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if
the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) VEHICLE CERTIFICATION

Frame Number VIN Label (if equipped) LABEL

OXM089001 OEN086004N
The vehicle identification number The VIN is also on a plate attached OCM056002
(VIN) is the number used in register- to the top of the dashboard. The The vehicle certification label
ing your vehicle and in all legal mat- number on the plate can easily be attached on the driver’s side center
ters pertaining to its ownership, etc. seen through the windshield from pillar gives the vehicle identification
The number is punched on the floor outside. number (VIN).
under the front passenger seat. To
check the number, open the carpet
flap.

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TIRE SPECIFICATION AND ENGINE NUMBER REFRIGERANT LABEL

PRESSURE LABEL ■ 2.4L

OXM089003 OXMA073130
■ 3.3L
OXM079101L The refrigerant label is located at the
front of the engine room.
The tires supplied on your new vehi-
cle are chosen to provide the best
performance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's
side center pillar gives the tire pres-
sures recommended for your vehicle.

OHG080004
The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown in the
drawing.

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CONSUMER ASSISTANCE (U.S. ONLY)

Roadside Assistance is provided on all new current Emergency roadside assistance
model year Kia Vehicles from the date the vehicle is deliv- Kia's toll free Roadside Assistance hot line is staffed 24
ered to the first retail buyer or otherwise put into use (in- hours a day, 365 days a year and is accessible by dialing
service date), whichever is earlier, for a period of 60 1-800-333-4Kia (4542).
months or 60,000 miles, whichever is earlier, subject to Please note that you must provide your Vehicle
the terms, conditions and exclusions set forth in the Kia Identification Number (VIN) to verify coverage at the time
Warranty and Consumer Information Manual applicable of your call. The VIN can be found on the dash of your
to your model year vehicle. vehicle on the driver’s side, on the door jamb of the dri-
KMA reserves the right to limit or deny services or other ver’s door, your vehicle’s registration or proof of insur-
benefits to any owner or driver when, in KMA's judgment, ance card.
the claims and/or service requests are excessive in fre- Kia utilizes a network of over 17,000 roadside assistance
quency or type of occurrence. providers. Should you accidentally run out of fuel, require
a battery jump, or need help changing a tire, a Kia
Toll free consumer assistance Roadside Assistance Representative will dispatch some-
Kia's toll-free Consumer Assistance hot line is staffed one to deliver a small quantity of gas, change a flat tire
from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday with your inflated spare, or arrange a battery jump to
and is accessible by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia (4542). allow you to proceed to your destination. We have access
For more information regarding assistance available, to a network of over 10,000 locksmiths to help you should
please refer to your Kia Warranty & Consumer you become locked out of your Kia.
Information Manual. In the event that mechanical difficulty renders your vehi-
cle undriveable due to a warranty-related concern, Kia’s
Roadside Assistance Representative will arrange to
transport your vehicle to the nearest Kia dealer or to an
alternative service location.

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Your vehicle must be accessible to our dispatch transport Trip interruption

vehicle, as determined by our driver, to receive this serv- Trip interruption expense benefits are provided in the
ice. In the event that Kia does not have a dealer or an event that a warranty-related disablement occurs more
alternative service location available in a particular loca- than 150 miles from your home, and the repairs require
tion, Kia will work with a reputable local service facility to more than 24 hours to complete. Reasonable reimburse-
ensure that you receive prompt service. Warranty repairs ment is included for meals, lodging, or rental vehicle
are performed at no cost. expenses. Trip interruption coverage is limited to $100
per day subject to a three day maximum limit per incident.
✽ NOTICE You must contact the Kia Roadside Assistance Center to
Roadside Assistance benefits are not available for any obtain pre-authorization of expenses. Once the Kia
Kia vehicle that has ever been or should be issued a “sal- Roadside Assistance Center gives authorization for trip
vage” title or similar “branded” title under any state’s interruption benefits, they will assist you in making the
law or has been declared a “total loss” or equivalent by necessary arrangements. Insurance deductibles,
a financial institution or insurance company. expenses, and claims paid by your insurance company or
other providers are not eligible for reimbursement.
Fleet vehicles are excluded from reimbursement under
Kia’s Trip Interruption Policy.

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Registering your vehicle in a foreign country 3. There may not be an Authorized Kia Dealer in the area
If you plan to register your vehicle in a foreign country, in which you plan to register your vehicle. You may
you should confirm that it conforms to the regulations in additionally experience difficulty in obtaining services
that country. Even if you successfully register the vehicle in a foreign country for any number of reasons.
in a foreign country, you may experience the following Further, we cannot assume any responsibility for prob-
problems and should therefore consider the possibility of lems that result from unsatisfactory service or lack of
having to deal with them: service outside of the United States.
1. The fuel specified for your vehicle may be unavailable.
If other than the specified fuel is used, it could cause
damage to the engine, the fuel injection system, and
other fuel-related parts which may not be covered
under your New Vehicle Emissions Limited Warranty.
2. We must, therefore, clearly state that when you leave
the country in which you purchased your Kia new and
register it in another country, problems arising from the
use of fuel other than the specified fuel are not subject
to manufacturer’s warranty. Because vehicles like
yours may not be marketed in the new country of reg-
istration, parts, servicing techniques and tools neces-
sary to maintain and repair your vehicle may be
unavailable.
Even if vehicles like yours are sold there, mechanical
specifications required by the government may vary
enough from the country of purchase to cause addi-
tional problems.

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (U.S. ONLY)

The electrical system of your vehicle is designed to per- Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
form under all reasonably expected operating conditions. If a mobile two-way radio system is installed improperly,
However, before any additional electrical equipment is or if an excessively powerful type of system is used, other
installed in your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia electronic systems may be adversely affected. To avoid
Dealer, in order to ensure that you do not void your war- damage to your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer
ranty. concerning the proper equipment and installation.
Certain electrical equipment, or the way in which it is Kia motor vehicles are designed and manufactured to
installed, may adversely affect the operation of your vehi- meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
cle, including such systems as the engine control system,
the audio system and the electrical charging system and
thus potentially void all or part of your warranty. For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read
We assume no responsibility for any expense you may and follow all directions in this Owner's Manual, particu-
incur or for any malfunction of your vehicle or any of its larly the information under the headings "NOTICE",
components or systems that may result from the installa- "CAUTION" and "WARNING".
tion of additional electrical equipment that is not supplied,
or recommended for installation by, Kia. If, after reading this manual, you have any questions
regarding the operation of your vehicle, safety issues and
defects please contact your Kia's toll-free Consumer
Assistance hot line as below:

National Consumer Affairs Manager

Kia Motors America, Inc.
P.O. Box 52410
Irvine, CA 92619-2410
1-800-333-4Kia (4542)

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ONLINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED MANUALS

(U.S. ONLY) (U.S. ONLY)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could The following publications are available on
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should www.KiaTechinfo.com at no charge.
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Kia
Motors America, Inc. Service manual:
This manual covers maintenance and recommended pro-
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an cedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam- enough for most mechanically inclined owners to under-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi- stand.
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or Kia Motors
America, Inc. Electrical troubleshooting manual:
This manual complements the Service Manual by provid-
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety ing indepth troubleshooting information for each electrical
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424- circuit in your vehicle.
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., West
Building, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain Owner's manual:
other information about motor vehicle safety from This manual describes the overall features and operating
http://www.safercar.gov. procedures for the vehicle.

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Alarm system ................................................................4-18
A All wheel drive ..............................................................5-24
A/V Mode ......................................................................4-79 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-36
AC Inverter ..................................................................4-152 Appearance care ............................................................7-85
Active eco system..........................................................5-55 Exterior care ..............................................................7-85
Active eco system..........................................................5-55 Interior care ..............................................................7-90
Active eco operation ................................................5-55 Armrest (rear) ................................................................3-25
Air bag warning label ....................................................3-79 Ashtray ........................................................................4-154
Air bag warning light ....................................................3-52 Automatic climate control system ..............................4-131
Air bags..........................................................................3-49 Automatic heating and air conditioning..................4-133
Operation ..................................................................3-50 Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-134
Do not install a child restraint on the Air conditioning ......................................................4-139
Front passenger’s seat ..............................................3-52 Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-17
Air bag warning light ................................................3-52 Sports mode ..............................................................5-19
SRS components and functions ................................3-53 Shift-lock override ....................................................5-21
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-62
Side air bag................................................................3-68 B
Curtain air bag ..........................................................3-69
SRS care ....................................................................3-76 Battery............................................................................7-47
Air bag warning label................................................3-79 Battery saver function..................................................4-108
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-39 Blind spot detection system ..........................................5-50
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-5 Warning type ............................................................5-51
Airconditioning system................................................4-121 Detecting sensor ........................................................5-52
Manual climate control system ..............................4-121 Warning Message ......................................................5-52
Airconditioning system................................................4-131 Non operating condition............................................5-54
Automatic climate control system ..........................4-131 Bottle holder ................................................................4-150
Brake system..................................................................5-31
Power brakes ............................................................5-31

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Parking brake ..........................................................5-33 Clock............................................................................4-154
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)..................................5-36 Clothes hanger ............................................................4-155
Electronic stability control (ESC) ............................5-37 Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-67
Vehicle stability management ..................................5-41 Compact spare tire ........................................................6-21
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ..................................5-42 Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-55
Brakes/clutch fluid ........................................................7-36 Coolant ..........................................................................7-33
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-74 Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-33
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3 Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-92
Cruise control system ....................................................5-45
C Cruise control switch ................................................5-46
To set cruise control speed........................................5-46
Camera (Rear view) ....................................................4-106 Cup holder ..................................................................4-149
Capacities (Lubricants)....................................................8-6 Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-69
Care................................................................................7-50
Tire care ....................................................................7-50 D
Exterior care ..............................................................7-85
Interior care ..............................................................7-90 Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
Center console storage ................................................4-146 illumination ................................................................4-68
Central door lock switch................................................4-22 Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-67
Chains ............................................................................5-65 Day/night rearview mirror ............................................4-54
Tire chains ................................................................5-65 Daytime running light..................................................4-109
Checking the parking brake ..........................................7-38 Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-142
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-51 Defogging logic ..........................................................4-144
Child restraint system ....................................................3-39 Defroster (Rear window) ............................................4-120
Seat belt ....................................................................3-41 Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-142
Tether anchor system ................................................3-44 Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-23 Display illumination, see instrument panel
Climate control air filter ................................................7-41 illumination ................................................................4-68

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Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-67 Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5
Do not install a child restraint on the Jump starting ..............................................................6-5
front passenger’s seat ................................................3-52 Emergency while driving ................................................6-3
Door locks......................................................................4-20 Emission control system................................................7-92
Central door lock switch ..........................................4-22 Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-92
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-23 Evaporative emission control System ......................7-92
Drinks holders, see cup holders ..................................4-149 Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-93
Driver position memory system ......................................3-8 Engine ..............................................................................8-2
Storing positions..........................................................3-9 Engine compartment........................................................2-6
Recalling positions ......................................................3-9 Engine coolant ..............................................................7-33
Easy access function ................................................3-10 Engine Coolant Temperature guage ..............................4-71
Driver's and passenger's front air bag............................3-62 Engine number ..............................................................8-10
Driving at night..............................................................5-61 Engine oil ......................................................................7-31
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-62 Engine overheats..............................................................6-7
Driving in the rain ........................................................5-61 Engine start/stop button ..................................................5-9
Driving off-road ............................................................5-62 Engine start/stop button position ................................5-9
DRL see Daytime running light ..................................4-109 Engine start/stop button position ....................................5-9
Engine will not start ........................................................6-4
E Evaporative emission control System ..........................7-92
Exhaust emission control system ..................................7-93
Economical operation ....................................................5-56 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-27
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ....................................4-55 Exterior care ..................................................................7-85
Electric power steering ..................................................4-48 Exterior overview (Front)................................................2-2
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................5-37 Exterior overview (Rear) ................................................2-3
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5

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Flat tire ..........................................................................6-14 Gauges ..........................................................................4-70
Jack and tools ............................................................6-14 Glove box ....................................................................4-146
Removing and storing the spare tire ........................6-15 Gross vehicle weight ......................................................8-5
Changing tires ..........................................................6-17
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-21 H
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-155
Fluid ..............................................................................7-36 Hazard warning flasher................................................4-107
Brakes/clutch fluid ....................................................7-36 Hazardous driving conditions........................................5-58
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-37 Headlamp escort function............................................4-108
Fog light (front) ..........................................................4-112 Headlamp welcome ....................................................4-108
Front seat adjustment - Manual ......................................3-5 Headlamp welcome function ......................................4-108
Front seat adjustment - power ........................................3-6 Headlight bulb replacement ..........................................7-75
Fuel Economy................................................................4-88 Headrest(front) ..............................................................3-10
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-39 Headrest(rear) ................................................................3-24
Fuel Gauge ....................................................................4-71 Heated steering wheel....................................................4-50
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2 Heater ..........................................................................4-133
Fuse switch ....................................................................7-66 Automatic climate control system ..........................4-133
Fuses ..............................................................................7-64 High - beam operation ................................................4-111
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-65 Hight adjustment............................................................3-29
Fuse switch................................................................7-66 Highway driving ............................................................5-62
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-67 Hill-start assist control (HAC) ......................................5-42
Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-68 Hood ..............................................................................4-37
Horn ..............................................................................4-50
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2

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Vanity mirror lamp ..................................................4-119
I Interior overview ............................................................2-4
Ignition switch position ..................................................5-6
Immobilizer system ........................................................4-8 J
Indicator light ................................................................4-90
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................4-54 Jack and tools ................................................................6-14
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-67 Jump starting....................................................................6-5
Instrument panel illumination ..................................4-68
LCD Display Control ................................................4-69 K
Gauges ......................................................................4-70
Transaxle Shift Indicator ..........................................4-73 KEY ................................................................................5-6
Instrument panel fuse ....................................................7-65 Ignition switch position ..............................................5-6
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5 Keys ................................................................................4-4
Interior care....................................................................7-90 Immobilizer system ....................................................4-8
Interior features............................................................4-149
Cup holder ..............................................................4-149 L
Sunvisor ..................................................................4-150
Bottle holder............................................................4-150 Label ..............................................................................3-79
Power outlet ............................................................4-150 Air bag warning label................................................3-79
Floor mat anchor(s) ................................................4-155 Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-56
Luggage net (holder) ..............................................4-156 Tire specification and pressure label ........................8-10
Side curtain..............................................................4-156 Refrigerant label........................................................8-10
Interior lamp AUTO cut ..............................................4-117 Lap/shoulder belt ..........................................................3-28
Interior light ................................................................4-117 LCD display ..................................................................4-74
Interior lamp AUTO cut ..........................................4-117 LCD modes ..............................................................4-74
Map lamp ................................................................4-118 Service Mode ............................................................4-75
Room lamp ..............................................................4-117 User Settings Mode ..................................................4-77
Luggage lamp ..........................................................4-119 A/V Mode..................................................................4-79

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Turn By Turn Mode ..................................................4-79 Tire maintenance ......................................................7-55
Warning Messages ....................................................4-80 Maintenance schedule ..................................................7-10
LCD Display Control ....................................................4-69 Maintenance services ......................................................7-5
LCD modes....................................................................4-74 Manual climate control system....................................4-121
Light bulbs ....................................................................7-75 Manual transaxle............................................................5-14
Lighting........................................................................4-108 Map lamp ....................................................................4-118
Battery saver function ............................................4-108 Mirrors ..........................................................................4-54
Headlamp escort function ......................................4-108 Day/night rearview mirror ........................................4-54
Headlamp welcome function ..................................4-108 Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ................................4-54
Lighting control ......................................................4-109 Inside rearview mirror ..............................................4-54
High - beam operation ............................................4-111 Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-63
Turn signals ............................................................4-112 Moonroof, see panorama sunroof..................................4-43
Front fog light ........................................................4-112 Multi fuse ......................................................................7-67
Daytime running light ............................................4-109
Lighting control ..........................................................4-109 O
Autolight..................................................................4-110
Lubricants and capacities ................................................8-6 Odometer ......................................................................4-72
Luggage net (holder) ..................................................4-156 Oil (Engine) ..................................................................7-31
Luggage room lamp ....................................................4-119 Outside rearview mirror ................................................4-63
Luggage volume ..............................................................8-5 Overheats ........................................................................6-7
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-7
M
P
Maintenance ....................................................................7-5
Maintenance services ..................................................7-5 Panorama sunroof ..........................................................4-43
Owner maintenance ....................................................7-7 Parking brake ................................................................5-33
Scheduled maintenance service ..................................7-9 Checking the parking brake ......................................7-38
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..........7-27 Power brakes..................................................................5-31

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Power outlet ................................................................4-150 Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-28
Power window lock button............................................4-35 Hight adjustment ......................................................3-29
Pre-tensioner seat belt....................................................3-32 Pre-tensioner seat belt ..............................................3-32
Seat belt Precautions ................................................3-35
R Seat warmer (front)........................................................3-14
Seat warmer (rear) ........................................................3-22
Rear parking assist system ..........................................4-102 Seat warmer with air ventilation (front) ........................3-15
Rear seat adjustment......................................................3-16 Seatback pocket ............................................................3-15
Rear view camera ........................................................4-106 Seats ................................................................................3-2
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..................7-50 Front seat adjustment - Manual ..................................3-5
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-6 Front seat adjustment - power ....................................3-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-6 Headrest(front) ..........................................................3-10
Refrigerant label ............................................................8-10 Seat warmer (front) ..................................................3-13
Replacement light bulb..................................................7-75 Seat warmer with air ventilation (front) ..................3-15
Road warning ..................................................................6-2 Seatback pocket ........................................................3-15
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-59 Rear seat adjustment ................................................3-16
Room lamp ..................................................................4-117 Armrest (rear)............................................................3-28
Rotation (Tire) ..............................................................7-52 Headrest(rear)............................................................3-24
Seat warmer (rear) ....................................................3-22
S Service Mode ................................................................4-75
Shift-lock override ........................................................5-21
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-9 Side air bag ....................................................................3-68
Seat belt Precautions......................................................3-35 Side curtain ..................................................................4-156
Seat belt restraint system ..............................................3-26 Smart key ......................................................................4-10
Seat belt warning ..........................................................3-27 Battery replacement ..................................................4-17
Seat belts........................................................................3-26 Smooth cornering ..........................................................5-60
Seat belt restraint system ..........................................3-26 Snow tires ......................................................................5-64
Seat belt warning ......................................................3-27 Spare tire........................................................................6-15

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Removing and storing the spare tire ........................6-15 Luggage box............................................................4-148
Changing tires ..........................................................6-17 Sunglass holder............................................................4-147
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-21 Sunvisor ......................................................................4-150
Compact spare tire replacement................................7-55
Special driving conditions ............................................5-58 T
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-58
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-59 Tachometer ....................................................................4-70
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-60 Tailgate ..........................................................................4-24
Driving at night ........................................................5-61 Tether anchor system ....................................................3-44
Driving in the rain ....................................................5-61 Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-18
Driving in flooded areas............................................5-62 Tilt and telescopic steering ............................................4-49
Highway driving........................................................5-62 Tire and wheels................................................................8-4
Driving off-road ........................................................5-62 Tire chains......................................................................5-65
Speedometer ..................................................................4-70 Tire rotation ..................................................................7-52
Sports mode ..................................................................5-19 Tire specification and pressure label ............................8-10
SRS care ........................................................................3-76 Tires and wheels ............................................................7-50
SRS components and functions ....................................3-53 Recommended cold tire inflation pressures..............7-50
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4 Tire care ....................................................................7-50
Steering wheel................................................................4-48 Checking tire inflation pressure ................................7-51
Electric power steering..............................................4-48 Tire rotation ..............................................................7-52
Tilt and telescopic steering........................................4-49 Tire replacement........................................................7-54
Horn ..........................................................................4-50 Wheel alignment and tire balance ............................7-53
Heated steering wheel ..............................................4-50 Wheel replacement....................................................7-55
Flex steer ..................................................................4-51 Tire maintenance ......................................................7-55
Storage compartment ..................................................4-146 Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-56
Center console storage ............................................4-146 Tire traction ..............................................................7-55
Glove box ................................................................4-146 Compact spare tire replacement................................7-55
Sunglass holder ......................................................4-147

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Towing ..........................................................................6-24
Towing service ..........................................................6-24
W
TPMS ..............................................................................6-8 Warning light ................................................................4-90
Changing a trie with TPMS ......................................6-11 Warning Messages ........................................................4-80
Trailer towing ................................................................5-69 Washer fluid ..................................................................7-37
Trailer towing ............................................................5-69 Welcome system ..........................................................4-108
Transaxle........................................................................5-14 Headlamp welcome ................................................4-108
Manual transaxle............................................................5-14 Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................7-53
Automatic transaxle ..................................................5-17 Wheel replacement ........................................................7-55
Transaxle Shift Indicator ..............................................4-73 Windows ........................................................................4-32
Trip A/B ........................................................................4-86 Power window lock button ......................................4-35
Trip computer ................................................................4-86 Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-142
Trip A/B ....................................................................4-87 Windshield washers ....................................................4-114
Fuel Economy ..........................................................4-88 Windshield wipers ......................................................4-113
Turn By Turn Mode ......................................................4-79 Winter driving................................................................5-64
Turn signals..................................................................4-111 Snow tires..................................................................5-64
Tire chains ................................................................5-65
U Wiper blades ..................................................................7-43
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-113
User Settings Mode ......................................................4-77 Windshield wipers ..................................................4-114
Windshield washers ................................................4-114
V
Vanity mirror lamp ......................................................4-119
Vehicle break-in process..................................................1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................8-9
Vehicle stability management........................................5-41
Vehicle weight ..............................................................5-84

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