2006 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

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Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles
before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both
left-hand and right-hand outside
rearview mirrors. The mirrors can beadjusted remotely with the control
levers or remote switch, dependingon the type of mirror control installed.
The mirror heads can be folded back
to prevent damage during an auto-
matic car wash or when passing in a
narrow street.
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Do not scrape ice off the mirror face; this may damage the surface of
the glass. If ice should restrict move-
ment of the mirror, do not force the
mirror for adjustment. To remove
ice, use a deicer spray, or a sponge
or soft cloth with very warm water.
Manual control (if equipped)
To adjust an outside mirror, move the
mirror.
MIRRORS
CAUTION
 The right outside rearview
mirror is convex. In somecountries, the left outsiderearview mirror is also con-vex. Objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.
 Use your interior rearview mir- ror or direct observation todetermine the actual distanceof following vehicles when changing lanes.
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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
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 (if equipped)
Adjust the rearview mirror to center
on the view through the rear window.
Make this adjustment before you
start driving.
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 glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night
driving.
Remember that you lose some
rearview clarity in the night position.
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CAUTION
Do not place objects in the rearseat or cargo area which would interfere with your vision outthe rear window.
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Dome light ➀ OFF ( ) - The light stays off
even when a door is open.
➁ DOOR ( ) - The light turns on
or off when a dooris opened orclosed.
➂ ON ( ) - The light turns on
and stays on evenwhen the doorsare all closed. Luggage room lamp
Luggage room lamp turns on when
the rear hatch is opened. It remainson until the rear hatch is securelyclosed.
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NOTICE
Make sure to close the rear hatch
securely. If it remains open whileengine is not running, it may causebattery discharge because luggage
room lamp remains on.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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Glove box
To open the glove box, pull the han- dle (
➀) and the glove box will auto-
matically open ( ➁). Close the glove
box after use. Sunglass holder (if equipped)
To open the sunglass holder, pull the
cover. Place your sunglasses in the
compartment door with the lenses
facing out. The cover will return to theclose position when released.
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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury in
case of an accident or suddenstop, always keep the glove boxdoor closed while driving.
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Make sure the sunglass holder is closed while driving.
CAUTION
Do not use the sunglass holder while driving. This could result in loss of control, and an acci-dent causing serious injury orproperty damage.

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Cigarette lighter
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.
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NOTICE