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Battery Replacement
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter.
2. Remove and replace the 3-volt bat-
tery with the (+) facing up.
3. Reassemble the transmitter.
4. Check the transmitter operation.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTICE• The keyless entry system may not
operate when;
- the ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
- you exceed the operating dis-
tance limit (5m).
- the battery in the transmitter is
weak.
- other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Check the
location.
- the weather is very cold.
- the transmitter is close to a
radio transmitter such as a
radio station or an airport
which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.
If you have a problem with the
keyless entry system, contact an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.
CAUTION
Using the wrong battery can
cause the transmitter to mal-
function. Be sure to use the
correct battery.
To avoid damaging the trans-
mitter, don’t drop it, get it wet,
or expose it to heat or sun-
light.
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Airbag system components
The main components of your SRS
are:
To indicate that your vehicle is
equipped with airbags, the corre-
sponding airbag covers are marked
with “SRS AIRBAG”.
- Driver’s airbag (see page 3- 48)
- Passenger’s airbag(see page 3- 49)
- Curtain airbag (see page 3- 55)
A diagnostic system that continual-
ly monitors the system operation.
An indicator light to warn you of a
possible problem with the system.
Emergency power backup in case
your car’s electrical system is dis-
connected in a crash.The SRS uses a collection of sensors
to gather information about the dri-
ver’s and front passenger’s safety
belt usage and impact severity.
The safety belt usage sensors deter-
mine if the driver and front passen-
ger’s safety belts are fastened. These
sensors provide the ability to control
the SRS deployment based on
whether or not the safety belts are
fastened, and how severe is the
impact.
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(Continued)
If your vehicle has been sub-
jected to flood conditions
(e.g. soaked carpeting/stand-
ing water on the floor of the
vehicle, etc.) or if your vehicle
has become flood damaged in
any way, do not attempt to
start the vehicle or put the key
in the ignition before discon-
necting the battery. This may
cause airbag deployment,
which could result in serious
personal injury or death. If
flooded conditions are sub-
jected to your vehicle, before
starting the vehicle, have the
vehicle towed to an author-
ized Kia dealer for inspection
and necessary repairs.
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Resetting the Sunroof
When your battery happens to be dis-
connected or discharged, or you use
the emergency handle to operate the
sunroof, you have to reset your sun-
roof system as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON
position
2. Tilt the sunroof up fully as follows:
Case A :When the sunroof has
closed completely or
been tilted:
Press the TILT UP but-
ton for 1 second then
release it.
Case B :When the sunroof has
slid open:
Press and hold the
close button for more
than 5 seconds until the
sunroof has closed com-
pletely, then press the
TILT UP button for 1
second and release it.3. Press and hold the TILT UP button
once again until the sunroof
moves slightly and returns to the
original TILT UP position.
4. Release the TILT Up button when
the procedure is finished. The
sunroof system is reset.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
3-85
PUSHTILTSLIDE
S2BLA738BS2BLA329
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IGNITION SWITCHIlluminated Ignition Switch
Whenever a door is opened, the igni-
tion switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off approximately 10 sec-
onds after closing the door or when
the ignition switch is turned on.Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft
Steering Column Lock
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running. The battery
will discharge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release the
key; then it returns to the ON position.
The brake warning lamp can be
checked in this position.
If difficulty is experienced in turning
the ignition key to the START posi-
tion, turn the steering wheel right and
left to release the tension and then
turn the key.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-2
PUSH
LOCKACCONSTARTS2BLA401A
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NOTICE -
Manual
Transmission
For your safety, the engine will not
start if the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed.
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LIGHTINGBattery Saver Function
The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the small light when the
driver removes the ignition key and
opens the driver- side door.
With this feature, the taillight will be
turned off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the ignition switch is removed,
perform the following :
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the tail-lights OFF and ON
again using the light switch on the
steering column.Lighting Control
The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parklight position.
To turn the lights on, twist the knob
on the end of the control lever.Parklight position.
When the light switch is in the park-
light position, the tail, parking, license
and instrument panel lights are ON.
Headlight position.
When the light switch is in the head-
light position, the head, tail, parking,
license and instrument panel lights
are ON.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-58
OFF
OFFON
OFF
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Memory fuse
Your vehicle is equipped with a
“Memory Fuse”to prevent battery
discharge if your vehicle is parked
without being operated for prolonged
periods. Use the following proce-
dures before parking the vehicle for
prolonged period.1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail
lights.
3. Open the main fuse box cover in
engine compartment and pull up
the “AUDIO FUSE 20A”. This will
change the memory fuse mode to
prevent battery discharge.IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-12
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CAUTION
• If the memory fuse is pulled
up from the fuse box housing,
the key reminder warning
chime, door ajar warning
chime and light, and clock will
not operate. The clock must
be reset.
Even though the memory fuse
is pulled up, the battery can
still be discharged by opera-
tion of the headlights or other
electrical devices.
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