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Cigarette lighterFrontTo use the cigarette lighter, press
the front face then release it to allow
the cigarette lighter and ashtray to
slowly extend from center panel.
To operate the cigarette lighter, press
it in and release it. When it is heated,
it automatically pops out ready for
use.
If the engine is not running, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC posi-
tion for the lighter to operate.
✽ ✽NOTICE• Do not hold the lighter in after it is
already heated because it will
overheat.
• Only a genuine Kia lighter should be used in the cigarette lighter
socket. The use of plug-in acces-
sories (shavers, hand-held vacu-
ums, and coffee pots, for example)
may damage the socket or cause
electrical failure.
• If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
Ashtrays Front To use the ashtray, press the front
face and release it to allow the ciga-
rette lighter and ashtray to slowly
extend from center panel.
To remove the ashtray, grasp the
ashtray bucket (
➀) and carefully pull
it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
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NOTICEClose the vanity mirror cover
securely and return the sunvisor to
its original position after use. If the
vanity mirror is not closed securely,
the lamp will stay on and could
result in battery discharge and pos-
sible sunvisor damage.
Power socket (if equipped)The power outlets are designed to
provide power for mobile telephones
or other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running.
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✽ ✽NOTICE• Use when the engine is running.
• Only use the electric appliances
which are less than 12V and 10A
in electric capacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operation
level when you have to use the
power socket while using air-con-
ditioner or heater.
• Close the cover when not in use.
ClockDigital (if equipped)Whenever the battery terminals, A/V
CLOCK fuse, or Power Connect are
disconnected, you must reset the
time.
Press the Clock Control PUSH but-
ton in front of the monitor to access
the mode set buttons. Use these
buttons to adjust the time/date dis-
played on the monitor. 1. Press the MODE button (
➀).
2. Select the mode to be reset; hour (
➁), minute (
➂), month (
➃) and
date (
➄).
3. Reset the data using button (
\b)
or button (
➆) while the selected
mode blinks.
If the (
\b) or (
➆) button(s) are
pressed for more than 3 seconds,
the display will begin to change
rapidly. When the (\b) or (
➆)
button(s) are pressed then
released, the display will change
in single increments.
4. Press the SET (
➇) button when
the data is correctly set.
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➆
➇
\b
➁
➂
➃
➄
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Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-4
Automatic transaxle / 4-5
Brake system / 4-11
Steering wheel / 4-18
Cruise control system / 4-21
Traction control system / 4-26
Electronic stability program / 4-29
Instrument cluster / 4-32
Gauges / 4-34
Warnings and indicators / 4-36
Lighting / 4-44
Wipers and washers / 4-49
Defroster / 4-54
Hazard warning flasher / 4-55
Automatic climate control system / 4-56
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-71
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Illuminated ignition switchWhenever a door is opened, the igni-
tion switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off approximately 10 sec-
onds after closing the door or when
the ignition switch is turned on.
Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock Ignition switch positionLOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.START
Turn the ignition key 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 lamp
can be checked in this position.If difficulty is experienced in turningthe ignition key to the START posi-tion, turn the steering wheel rightand left to release the tension andthen turn the key.
IGNITION SWITCH
PUSH
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Automatic transaxleWhen turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, the shift lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
WARNING -
Ignition key
• Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the
vehicle is moving. This would
result in loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause an immedi-
ate accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving
the driver’s seat, always make
sure the shift lever is engaged
in P (Park), set the parking
brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement
may occur if these precau-
tions are not taken.
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Never reach for the ignitionswitch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a
loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily
injury or death.
Do not put any movable things around the driver’s seat as
they can disturb your driving
and may cause accidents.
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1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal
fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key. 4. In extremely cold weather (below
-18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle
has not been operated for several
days, let the engine warm up with-
out depressing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm,it should be started withoutdepressing the accelerator.
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you arein motion, do not attempt tomove the shift lever to the P(Park) position. If traffic androad conditions permit, you mayput the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while thevehicle is still moving and turnthe ignition switch to the STARTposition in an attempt to restartthe engine.
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Automatic transaxle operationAll normal forward driving is done
with the shift lever in the D (Drive)
position.
To move the shift lever from the P
(Park) position, the brake pedal must
be depressed and the lock release
button must be depressed.
For smooth operation, depress thebrake pedal when shifting from N(Neutral) to a forward or reversegear.
✽ ✽
NOTICE• To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-
ward gear position with the
brakes on.
• When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold the vehicle stationary
with engine power. Use the service
brake or the parking brake.
• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine is
above idle speed.
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+ (UP)
- (DOWN)
Automatic
modeSports mode
WARNING
- Automatic
transaxle
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (PARK) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement
can occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order
identified.
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