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Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the
windows in the vehicle. To open or
close a window, press down (
➄) or
pull up ( ➄) the front portion of the
corresponding switch. Automatic power window down
(driver’s window, if equipped)
Depressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detentposition (
➅) completely lowers the
driver’s window even when the
switch is released. To stop the win-
dow at the desired position while the
window is in operation, pull up the
switch momentarily to the opposite
direction of the window movement.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the automatic
power window system must be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to ON posi- tion.
2. Close each window and continue pulling up on each power window
switch for at least 0.5 second after
the window is completely closed. Power window lock switch (if equipped)
 The driver can disable the power
window switches on a passenger
door by depressing the power win-
dow lock switch located on the dri-
ver’s door to LOCK (pressed).
 When the power window lock switch is ON, the driver’s master
control cannot operate the passen-
ger door power windows either.
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Power windows (if equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to oper-
ate. Each door has a power window
switch that controls that door’s win-
dow. However, the driver has a power
window lock switch which can block
the operation of passenger windows.
If you notice buffeting and pulsation
(wind shock) with either side window
open, you should open the opposite
window slightly to reduce the condi-tion.
✽✽NOTICE
To prevent the power window sys-
tem from the possibility of damage,
do not open or close two windows at
the same time. This will also ensurethe longevity of the fuse.
Manual windows (if equipped)
Use the window crank to open and
close each window.
CAUTION
 Make sure heads and hands are safely out of the waybefore closing a window.
 Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keepthe driver’s door power win-dow lock switch in the LOCK position (depressed). Seriousinjury can result from uninten-tional window operation by the child.
 Do not extend face or arms outside through the windowopening while driving.
 Always double check to make sure all arms, hands and otherobstructions are safely out of the way before closing a win-dow
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 If the curtain airbag deploys, itremains inflated for approximately
3 seconds. The curtain airbag
deployment occurs only on the
side of the vehicle affected by theimpact.
 The side airbags (side and/or cur- tain airbags) are not designed to
deploy during collisions from the
front or rear of the vehicle or in
most rollover situations.
 The curtain airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-
impact collisions, depending on the
crash severity, angle, speed and
impact. The curtain airbags are not
designed to deploy in all side
impact situations.WARNING
 In order for side airbags (side and curtain airbags) to pro-
vide its best protection, both
front seat occupants and both
outboard rear occupantsshould sit in an upright posi-
tion with the seat belts proper-
ly fastened. Especially, chil-
dren should sit in a proper
child restraint system.
 When children are seated in the rear outboard seats, they
must be seated in the proper
child restraint system. Make
sure to put the child restraint
system as far away from the
door side as possible, and
secure the child restraint sys-
tem to be locked in position.
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 Do not allow the passengersto lean their heads or bodies
onto doors, put their arms on
the doors, stretch their arms
out of the window, or place
objects between the doors
and passengers when they areseated on the seats where
side airbags are equipped.
 Never try to open or repair any components of the side cur-
tain airbag system. This
should be done only by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Failure to follow the above men-tioned instructions can result in
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Manual remote control (if equipped)
To adjust an outside mirror, move the
control lever which is located at the
forward inside area of the window
frame.
Electric remote control (if equipped)
The electric remote control mirror
switch allows you to adjust the posi-
tion of the left and right outside
rearview mirrors. To adjust the posi-
tion of either mirror, move the lever( ➀ ) to R or L to select the right side
mirror or the left side mirror, thenpress a corresponding point () onthe mirror adjustment control to posi-
tion the selected mirror up, down, left
or right.
After adjustment, put the lever into
neutral position to prevent the inad-
vertent adjustment.
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Folding the outside rearview
mirror
Manual type
To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp
the housing of mirror and then fold it
toward the rear of the vehicle.
Outside rearview mirror heater (if equipped)
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated in connection with the rear
window defroster. To heat the outside
rearview mirror glass, push the but-
ton for the rear window defroster.
The outside rearview mirror glass will
be heated for defrosting or defogging
and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather condi-
tions. Push the button again to turn
the heater off. The outside rearview
mirror heater automatically turns off
after 20 minutes. Day/night rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror to center
on the view through the rear window.
Make this adjustment before you
start driving.
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CAUTION
Do not place objects in the rear
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Front
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
Rear (if equipped)
To use the cup holders in rear seat,
pull the rear cup holder cover (➀)
out. Push the cover to close after
use.
✽✽ NOTICE
Do not place heavy cups or cans in cup holders. Cup holders could bedamaged.
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window,
pull it downward, unsnap it from the
bracket ( ➀) and swing it to the side.
To use the vanity mirror, pull down
the visor and pull up the mirror cover( ➁ ).
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Type B
As a reminder to the driver and pas-
senger, safety belt warning light will
blink or illuminate for approximately 6
seconds each time you turn the igni-
tion switch ON.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
or if it is disconnected after the key is
turn ON, the safety belt warning light
will blink or illuminate until the belt is
fastened.
But, if the driver's lap/shoulder belt is connected and disconnected twice
within 9 seconds after the belt is fas-
tened, the safety belt warning light
will not operate.
If the system does not operate as
described, see an Authorized Kia
Dealer for assistance. Rear window defroster indicator (if equipped) This light comes on when the rear
defroster switch is depressed to
remove the frost on the rear glass.
Press the switch again to shut off the
defroster when the frost is removed.
The rear window defroster will auto-
matically turn off after 20 minutes.
It will also turn off whenever you
remove the ignition key.
Shift pattern indicators (if equipped) The individual indicators illuminate to
show the automatic transaxle shift
lever selection.O/D OFF Indicator (if equipped) This indicator comes on when the
O/D system is deactivated.
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped) This light illuminates when the immo-
bilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
If this light turns off or blinks when
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion before starting the engine, have
the system checked by an authorized
Kia Dealer.O/D
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Windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 2-3 cycles. Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever. If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.
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NOTICE
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer. - Spraying washer fluid and wip-ing
INT - Intermittent wiper operation
ON - Normal wiper opertion - Spraying washer fluid and wip-ing
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WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez- ing temperatures without 1stwarming the windshield with the
defrosters; the washer solution
could freeze on contact with the
windshield and obscure yourvision.