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Warnings and indicators / 3-117Interior lights / 3-123Lighting / 3-127
Wipers and washers / 3-130 Horn / 3-133
Defroster / 3-134
Hazard warning flasher / 3-135
Manual climate control system / 3-136
Automatic climate control system / 3-147
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 3-160 Luggage net holder / 3-163Roof rack / 3-164
Homelink® wireless control system / 3-165 Storage compartment / 3-169Interior features / 3-173 Antenna / 3-179
Audio remote control / 3-179 Audio system / 3-180
Rear seat entertainment system / 3-210
Features of your vehicle
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Features of your vehicle
To check bulb operation, check whether
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
light illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.Parking start warning chimeIf you drive over 10 km/h (6 mph) with the
parking brake applied, the parking start
warning chime will sound.Front fog light indicator
(if equipped) This light comes on when the front fog
lights are ON.Shift pattern indicators
(if equipped)The individual indicators illuminate to
show the automatic transaxle shift lever
selection.
Taillight indicator
(if equipped)This light comes on when the taillights
are ON.Charging system
warning This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light comes on while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob- lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an Authorized
Kia Dealer correct the problem as
soon as possible.
Tailgate open
warning lightThis warning light comes on when the
tailgate is not closed securely.Door ajar warning lightThis warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion in any position.Door ajar warning chime If a door or tailgate is opened while dri-
ving the vehicle over 10 km/h (6 mph),
the warning chime will sound.
WARNING
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light on is dangerous. If the brake
warning light remains on, have the
brakes checked and repaired imme-
diately by an authorized Kia Dealer.
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3Front fog light (if equipped) Fog lights are used to provide improved
visibility and avoid accidents when visibil-
ity is poor due to fog, rain or snow etc.
The fog lights will turn on when fog light
switch (1) is turned to ON after the head-
light is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the switch
to OFF.
Daytime running light
(if equipped)Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful in many different driving conditions,
and it is especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system will make your high-
beam headlights turn OFF when:
1. The head light switch is ON.
2. The parking brake engaged.
3. Engine stops.
WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield wipers Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at
the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in a light rain or mist. To
vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob(1). (S : slow
operation, F: fast operation)
CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lightsconsume large amounts of vehicleelectrical power. Only use the fog lights when visibility is poor orunnecessary battery and generator drain could occur.
OVQ036051N
OVQ03690N
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Features of your vehicle
Recirculated air position
The indicator light on the but-
ton is illuminated when the
recirculated air position is
selected.
With the recirculated air posi- tion selected, air from pas-
senger compartment will be
drawn through the heating
system and heated or cooled
according to the function
selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
The indicator light on the but-
ton is illumimated when the
outside (fresh) air position is
selected.
With the outside (fresh) air
position selected, air enters
the vehicle from outside and
is heated or cooled according
to the function selected.
✽ ✽ NOTICEIt should be noted that prolonged oper-
ation of the heating in recirculated air
position will cause fogging of the wind-
shield and side windows and the air
within the passenger compartment will
become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the “recirculated air
position” selected, will result in exces-
sively dry air in the passenger compart-
ment.
Defrost button Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
(outlet port: A, D, E)
WARNING
Continued climate control system
operation in the recirculated air
position may allow humidity to
increase inside vehicle which may
fog the glass and obscure visibility.
Do not sleep in a vehicle with air conditioning or heating system on.
It may cause serious harm or death
due to a drop in the oxygen level
and/or body temperature.
Continued climate control system operation in the reciruclated air
position can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness, and loss of vehicle con-
trol. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position as much
as possible while driving.
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3Defogging logicManual climate control systemTo reduce the probability of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air intake
control is set to the outside (fresh) air
position automatically if any of following
occur.
The mode is selected to the , or
while the system is activated.
The ignition switch is turned on while the mode is selected to the , or .
The ignition switch is turned off.
The fan is off.
The fan begins to be operated.
Press the air intake control button to
select the recirculated air position while
the ignition switch is on. How to cancel or return defogging logic
of manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
3. Push the air intake control button ( ) at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
The indicator light in the air intake control
button ( ) will blink 3 times with 0.5
second of interval. It indicates that the
defogging logic is canceled or returned to
the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it is reset as the defog logic
status.
Automatic climate control systemTo reduce the probability of fogging up
inside of the windshield, the air intake
control is set to outside (fresh) air posi-
tion automatically if any of following
occur.
The ignition switch is turned on while the mode is selected to the
,
.
The OFF button is pushed.
The mode is selected to the or position.
Press the air intake control button to
select the recirculated air position while
the ignition switch is on.
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Specifications27
Itemmm (in)
Overall length 5130 (202.0)
Overall width 1985 (78.1)
*1/ 1940 (76.4)
Overall height 1815 (71.5)*2/ 1760 (69.3)
Front tread 1685 (66.3)
Rear tread 1685 (66.3)
Wheelbase 3020 (118.9)
DIMENSIONS*1With door handle
*2With roof rack
Light Bulb Wattage
Headlights (Low) 55
Headlights (High) 55
Front turn signal/Position lights 28/8 (Amber)
Side mark lights 5
Front fog lights 35
Stop and tail lights 27/8
Rear turn signal lights 27 (Amber)
Back-up lights 16
High mounted stop light LED
*1
License plate lights 5
Front map lamps 10
Center dome lamps 10
Tailgate lamp 10
Door courtesy lamps 5
Glove box lamp 5
Vanity mirror lamps 3BULB WATTAGE*1LED : Light-emitting diode