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Rear hatch
Opening the rear hatch
Rear hatch is locked or unlocked
with a key.
To open the rear hatch, insert the key into the lock ( ➀) and turn it to
the unlock position ( ➁), pull up the
rear hatch by pressing the handle ( ➂ ).
You can also lock/unlock the latch (but not release it) with the central
door lock system (if equipped).
If unlocked, the rear hatch can be opened by pressing the handle ( ➂)
and pulling the hatch up.
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➂➁➀
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Power windows (if equipped) ➀Driver’s door power window switch
➁ Front passenger’s door power
window switch
➂ Rear door (left) power window
switch (if equipped)
➃ Rear door (right) power window
switch (if equipped)
➄ Window opening and closing
➅ Automatic power window down
(Driver’s window, if equipped)
➆ Power window lock switch(if equipped)
Power window timer (if equipped)
The power windows can be operat-
ed for approximately 30 seconds
after the ignition key is removed or
turned to the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion. However, if the front doors are
opened, the power windows can-
not be operated even within the 30
seconds after the ignition key
removal.
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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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CAUTION
To avoid injury from sharp
objects, it is recommended thatprotective gloves be worn whenopening the fuel filler door man- ually.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
All filler caps in engine compart- ment must be correctly installed.
Gloves, rags or any other com- bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Secure the support rod in its clip.
3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12 inches) height and then let it
drop to properly lock in place.
Make sure the hood is properly
locked before driving. 1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the
release lever. 3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap counter-clockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it lightly and make sure that it issecurely closed.
CAUTION
Before closing the hood, make
sure that all engine parts andtools have been removed fromthe engine area and that noone’s hands are near the hoodopening.
Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible materi-al in the engine compartment.Doing so may cause a heat- induced fire.
FUEL FILLER LID
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Glow indicator
(diesel engine only)
This light is turned on during warm-
up and turned off after it.
✽✽
NOTICE
If the glow indicator continues to
illuminate after the engine has
warmed up or while driving, checkthe system by an authorized Kia
dealer or other competent repairshop as soon as possible.
Sedimentor level warning (diesel
engine only)
The light comes on if water in the
sedimentor is accumulated more
than normal. Drain water if the light is
turned on. Driving with the light on
may damage the engine. Safety belt warning chime (if equipped)
Type A
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition key is turned
“ON ”
or if it is disconnected after the key is
ON, the safety belt warning chime
will sound for approximately 6 sec-
onds.
Type B (for Europe)
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
and you drive over 9km/h, the safety
belt warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds after the
warning light blinks for approximately
one minute.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is dis-
connected after the key is turn ON
and you drive over 9km/h, the safety
belt warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds.
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 chime
will not operate. Key reminder warning chime (if equipped)
If the driver
’s door is opened and the
ignition key is left in the ignition
switch in the LOCK or ACC position,
the key reminder warning chime will
sound. This is to prevent you from
locking your keys in the vehicle.
Overspeed warning chime (if equipped)
If you drive with the speed of 120
km/h or more, the overspeed warn-
ing chime will sound. This is to pre-
vent you from driving your vehicle
with overspeed.
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Theft alarm system will not operate
when the ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
If the doors are locked by the trans-
mitter key, unlock the doors with the
transmitter.If the lock button on the transmitter is
pressed when the key is not in the
ignition and any vehicle door or therear hatch is open, then, the doors
will lock but the theft alarm system
will not activate. However, the theft
alarm system will automatically acti-
vate then the open door(s) or rear
hatch is closed and locked.
Armed stage
When the ignition switch is in the “
LOCK ”position, and key is not in the
ignition, the system will be armedand the hazard lights will flash once
when the following conditions aremet: The hood, rear hatch and doors
are all closed and the lock button
on the transmitter is pressed.
If a door or the rear hatch is not
opened within approximately 30
seconds after unlocking with the
transmitter, all doors will be locked
again and theft alarm system
armed.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Alarm stage
The alarm will be activated when:
1. Any door is opened without using
the transmitter.
2. The rear hatch lid is opened with anything except the transmitter (opening the rear hatch with the
key will cause the alarm to sound).
The alarm sound and flash will be
ON for 30 seconds. During this time,
the engine will not start. (For Europe)
The alarm will sound ON for 30 sec-
onds, then OFF for 10 seconds. ThisON/OFF cycle will be repeated three
times. During this time, the engine
will not start. (Except Europe) Disarmed stage
If the following conditions are met,
the alarm system will be deactivatedand hazard flasher light will flash
twice.
When the unlock button on the
transmitter is pressed. If a door orthe rear hatch is not opened within
approximately 30 seconds after
unlocking with the transmitter, all
doors will be locked again and theft
alarm system armed.
When the ignition key is in the ON
position for 30 seconds or more.