3-1
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLEKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Theft-Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Trunk Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Fuel Filler Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Interior Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment . . . 3-63
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KEYSThe key number is stamped into the plate
attached to the key set. If you should lose
your keys, this number will enable an
Authorized Kia Dealer to duplicate the
keys easily. Remove the plate and store it
in a safe place. Also, record the number
and keep it in a safe and handy place, but
not in the vehicle.Your vehicle has two master keys and a
sub key. The master key will open all
locks on your vehicle.
The sub key will only function in the
ignition and the door locks.Leaving your sub key with a parking
attendant will ensure that your vehicle’s
trunk, trunk lid release, glove box
compartment and rear trunk access may
not be unlocked in your absence.
3-3
50063
MMSA3070
➡ ➡
WARNING - Ignition Key
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous even if the key is not
in the ignition. Children copy
adults and they could place the
key in the ignition. The ignition
key would enable children to
operate power windows or
other controls, or even make
the vehicle move which could
result in serious bodily injury or
even death. Never leave the
keys in your vehicle with
unsupervised children.
CAUTION
Use only Kia original parts for the
ignition key in your vehicle. If an
aftermarket key is used, the
ignition switch may not return to
ON after START. If this happens,
the starter will continue to operate
causing damage to the starter
motor and possible fire due to
excessive current in the wiring.
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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)You can also lock or unlock the door and
open the trunk from the outside with the
transmitter.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
3-4
MMSA3067
• To lock the door, depress
this button. (Hazard
warning light is turned on
and turned off for about 1
second.)• If you depress the
corresponding button
once, only the driver’s
door will unlock. If you
depress the corresponding
button twice, all four doors
and rear hatch will unlock.
• To open the trunk, depress
this button.• If you depress the panic
button ( ) on the
transmitter, the horn will
sounds and hazard lamp
will flash.✻
NOTICE
• The transmitter will not work
under the following conditions :
- Ignition key is in the ignition
key hole.
- The battery of transmitter is
discharged.
• The operational distance(5m) is
exceeded.
• The transmitter may not operate
when the weather is very cold or
when there are other vehicles or
objects around the vehicle.
When the transmitter does not
work correctly, open and close
the door with the ignition key.
• If you have a problem with the
transmitter, contact an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
• Always use the transmitter to
lock/unlock the doors. When the
system is armed the alarm will
sound if you unlock the driver or
passengers door with the
ignition key. If at any time you
have the ignition key in the on
position for more than 30
seconds the system will
deactivate if previously armed.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENTThe transmitter uses a 3-Volt, lithium-
type battery. The battery will normally
last for several years. If it ever needs
replacement, use the following
procedure:
1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the
screw on the back of the transmitter
and pry the back off with a thin tool.
2. Remove the battery from the back.
3. Insert a new battery, making sure the
“Plus(+)” side faces up, and
reassemble the transmitter.
THEFT - ALARM SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)ARMED STAGEThe system is armed as described
below.• After all vehicle doors such as the
engine hood, trunk and passenger
doors are closed, when the
transmitter “Lock” button is pressed,
the doors are locked and the vehicle’s
hazard warning light blinks once. (At
this time, the alarm does not sound.)
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MMSA3068
HMR.082
CAUTION
Using an incorrect battery can
cause the transmitter to
malfunction. Make sure the
replacement battery has the same
specification as the battery it
replaces.
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Alarm stageThe alarm will be activated as described
below under the armed stage.
• The door is opened without using the
key or the transmitter.
• The trunk lid is opened without using
the key.
• The engine hood is opened. The
alarm siren will come ON for 30
seconds and then shut OFF for 10
seconds, repeating this cycle two
more times. The engine will not start
during the alarm stage.Withheld alarmWhen the system is armed, the alarm
will not sound if the trunk lid is opened
by the ignition key or the transmitter.
Disarmed stageThe alarm will be released as described
below.
• When the “ ” button in the
transmitter is depressed.
• When the ignition key is in the “ON”
position for 30 seconds or more.
• When you lock/unlock the door with
the ignition key.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)THREE TYPES OF KEYSFor convenience, your vehicle has three
types of keys as shown in the illustration.
1) ID key
This key must be used first to register
a unique ID code in the ICM
(Immobilizer Control Module).
2) Master key
This key is for general use. It will
open all locks on your vehicle. One
side of the key has the Kia logo and
the other side has the “M” symbol.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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SM
EMSB302
CAUTION
If the key is in the ignition the
transmitter will not lock/unlock the
vehicle.
Avoid trying to start the engine
with the alarm activated.
ID Key Sub Key Master Key
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3) Sub key
Similar to the master key, this key
will only function in the ignition and
the door locks, but it will not operate
the trunk and the glove box.
One side of the key has the Kia logo
and the other side has the “S”
symbol.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle
use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised
of a small transponder in the ignition
key, and antenna coil in the key cylinder
and IU (Immobilizer Unit) in the
instrument panel.
With this system, whenever you insert
your ignition key into the ignition switch
and turn it to ON, the antenna coil in the
ignition switch receives a signal from the
transponder in the ignition key and then
sends the signal to the IU (Immobilizer
Unit).
The IU (Immobilizer Unit) checks the
signal and determines whether the
ignition key is valid.
If the key is determined to be valid, the
engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid, the
engine will not start.To deactivate the immobilizer system:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
To activate the immobilizer system:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF
position. The immobilizer system
activates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the engine
will not start.
3-7
CAUTION
Don’t lose your ID key or forget the
password.
Always keep your ID key in a place
where you remember and record
your password. If you don’t have
both the password and ID key,
consult your authorized Kia dealer.
✻
NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other immobilizer
keys around. Otherwise the engine
may not start or may stop soon
after it starts. Keep each key
separately not to have any
malfunction after you receive your
new vehicle.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
3-20
SPLIT FOLDING REAR
SEATThe rear seatbacks fold forward to
provide additional cargo space and to
provide a access to the trunk area.
• To fold the rear seatback(s) down,
press the unlock button located in the
top of the seatbacks, then fold the
seatback forward and down.
• To raise the seatback, lift and push it
firmly until it clicks into place.
• When you return the seatback to its
upright position, reposition the rear
safety belts so that they can be used
by rear seat passengers.
MMSA3014
WARNING
To drive properly, adjust the
driver’s seat and its headrest
before starting. After doing so,
you should adjust the day/night
rearview mirror and the outside
rearview mirror.
WARNING - Cargo
Cargo should always be
secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing injury to
the vehicle occupants.
CAUTION
Do not remove the floor carpet in
your vehicle, emission controls
cause high exhaust temperatures
under the floor.
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3-21
REAR SEATBACK LOCKThe rear seatback lock lever (located on
the backside of the rear seatback) is
always in the “LOCK” position when the
seatbacks are secured upright. To fold the
rear seatback down, the lock lever must be
moved to the “FREE” position. The lock
feature was designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the trunk.
REAR SEAT ARMRESTThis armrest is located in the center of
the rear seatback.
Open the armrest cover by pressing its
release button. A cup holder and stowage
compartment are inside the armrest.
FREE LOCK
MMSA3018
MMSA3019
✻
NOTICE
When returning the rear seatbacks
to the upright position, remember
to return the rear shoulder belts to
their proper position. Routing the
safety belt webbing through the
rear safety belt guides will help
keep the belts from being trapped
behind or under the seats.
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