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3-9
Driver’s Door Power Window Controls
All windows can be opened or closed using the power
window master control on the driver’s door. To open a
window, press down on the corresponding power win-
dow switch. To close a window, pull up on the corre-
sponding power window switch.Driver’s Window Automatic-Down Window
SwitchThe driver’s window has an “Automatic-Down” fea-
ture. To activate the express-down feature, momentari-
ly depress the front of the switch to the second detent
position. To cancel this feature, pull up on the front of
the switch and then release it.
Driver’s Power Window SwitchThe driver’s power window switch provides two (2)
separate window-down functions.
Depressing the driver’s power window switch com-
pletely, automatically lowers (Automatic-Down) the
driver’s window. To cancel this function, pull up on
the front of the switch and release it.
Depressing the driver’s power window switch par-
tially (to the first detent) provides precise control of
the window-down position.
To raise/close the driver’s window, pull up on the
power window switch.Power Window Timer (If Equipped)The power windows can be operated for approximately
30 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ACC
or LOCK position. However, if the front doors are
opened, the power windows cannot be operated even
within the 30 seconds after the ignition key removal.
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Power window
lock switch
Power window
master control
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Knowing Your Vehicle3-10 Power Window Lock Switch FeatureThe driver can disable the power window switches on
all passenger doors by depressing the power window
lock switch located on the driver’s door to ON. When
the power window lock switch is ON, only the driver’s
master control can operate the windows.
OFF
ON
WARNING - Passengers
• Keep the power window lock switch on the
driver’s door in the ON (depressed) position
except when someone is operating a passen-
ger door window. Serious injury can result
from unintentional window operation, espe-
cially to children.
Always double check to make sure all arms,
hands, and other obstructions are safely out
of the way before closing a window.✻ ✻
NOTICE
If you experience buffeting and pulsation (wind
shock) with either side window open, you should
open the opposite window slightly to reduce the
condition.
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3-11
Passenger Door Power Window Controls
To open a window, press the front portion of the switch
down. To close a window, pull the front portion of the
switch up.
Seats
WARNING - Passengers
Do not allow children to play with the power
windows. They may seriously injure them-
selves or others.
WARNING - Drivers
Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving. Doing so could
cause loss of control, and serious personal
injury or death.
Do not allow packages or other objects to
interfere with the normal position of a seat
back. These objects may prevent the seat
back from locking, which could result in
serious injury or death in the event of a sud-
den stop or collision.
Always drive and ride with your seatback
upright and the lap portion of the safety belt
snug and low across the hips.
If a child is riding in the front passenger seat,
they should always ride with the seatback in
the fully upright position.
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Knowing Your Vehicle3-54Air Bag Warning Label (sunvisor - front side)
To remind you of the dangers of the air bag, air bag
warning labels which are now required by the
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS)
are adhered to the driver’s and passenger’s sunvisors
and attached to the glove box.
Note that even though these government warnings
emphasize the risk to children, please be aware of the
risk to adults, as described in previous pages.
Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag.
The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children.
NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front.
Sit as far back as possible from the air bag.ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS.
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Rear Hatch (For 5 Door Hatchback) The rear hatch can be locked and unlocked with the
key.
You can also unlock the latch with the automatic
door lock system(if equipped) but couldn't open the
rear hatch.
Once the rear hatch has been unlocked, lifting the
rear hatch handle may open it.
To make certain that you close the rear hatch door
before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may
occur to the rear hatch lift cylinders and attaching
hardware if the rear hatch door is not closed prior to
driving.
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handleUnlock Lock
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Trunk Lid (For 4 Door Coupe) To open the trunk, insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise until an audible “click” is heard.
To close the trunk, use both hands to push the trunk
lid down until the lock “snaps’’ shut.
Do not slam the trunk lid.
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is securely
latched.
To prevent premature wear or damage to the trunk lid
lift cylinders and attaching hardware, the trunk lid
must be fully closed before you drive your vehicle.
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Unlock
Key slot
If you must drive with the trunk lid open, keep the air
vents open so that additional outside air comes into the
vehicle.Remote Trunk Lid Release (If Equipped)The release is located at the left front corner of the dri-
ver’s seat on the floor. To open the trunk, pull up on
the lever.
WARNING -Exhaust Fumes
If you drive with the trunk lid open, you will
draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehi-
cle.
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Driving Your Vehicle4-32Key Reminder Warning Chime
If the driver’s door is opened and the ignition key is
left in the ignition switch, the key reminder warning
chime will sound. This is to remind you to remove
your keys from the ignition before you lock the vehi-
cle.Lights-On Warning ChimeThe lights-on warning chime will sound if the head-
light switch is left in the 1st or 2nd position and the
door is opened.Headlight High Beam Indicator This indicator illuminates when the headlights are on
and in the high beam position or when the turn signal
lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.O/D OFF Indicator
(automatic transaxle)This indicator comes on when the O/D system is
deactivated.
✽
NOTICE
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the On Board
DiagnosticSystem Malfunction Indicator Light
( ) in the instrument panel to illuminate
unnecessarily. Always make sure that the fuel
filler cap is tight.
CHECK
CHECK
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4-33 Door Ajar Warning
This warning light comes on when a door is not closed
securely with the ignition switch in any position.Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light (if equipped)This light illuminates when you start the engine. The
light will go off if the ABS system is operating nor-
mally. Also, this light comes on if the key is turned to
ON, and then goes off in 2-3 seconds if the system is
operating normally.
If this warning light illuminates while the vehicle is
being driven, have the vehicle checked by an autho-
rized Kia Dealer as soon as possible.Rear Window Defroster Indicator This light comes on when the rear defroster is ON.Rear Hatch Warning Light
(5 door-if equipped)This warning light comes on when a rear hatch is not
closed securely with the ignition switch in any posi-
tion.
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LightingLighting ControlTo turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the
control lever which is located on the steering column
to the left of the steering wheel.
First position
Tail, parking, license and sidemarker lights and instru-
ment panel lights ON.
Second position
Head, tail, parking, license and sidemarker lights and
instrument panel lights ON.
ABS
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Driving Your Vehicle4-42Glove Box
To open the glove box door, pull the latch toward you.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident
or sudden stop, always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
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AshtrayTo remove the ashtray, pull it out to the normal posi-
tion, push down on the lock spring plate, and pull the
ashtray out.
WARNING -Ashtray Use
Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays as waste
receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ash-
tray with other combustible materials may
cause a fire.
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