2007 KIA Rondo ESP

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D170000AENThe rear parking assist system assists
the driver during backward movement of
the vehicle by chiming if any object is
sensed within a distance of 120 cm (47
in.) behind the vehicle. This system is a
supplemental system and it is not intend-
ed to nor does it replace the need for
extreme care and attention of the driver.
The sensing range and objects
detectable by the back sensors are limit-
ed. Whenever backing-up, pay as much
attention to what is behind you as you
would in a vehicle without a rear parking
assist system .
Operation of the rear parking
assist system D170101AENOperating condition This system will activate when backingup with the ignition switch ON.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed over
5 km/h (3 mph), the system may not be
activated correctly.
The sensing distance while the rear parking assist system is in operation is
approximately 120 cm (47 in.).
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest
one will be recognized first.D170102AUNTypes of warning sound When an object is 120 cm to 81 cm (47in. to 32 in.) from the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps intermittently
When an object is 80 cm to 41 cm (31 in. to 16 in.) from the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps more frequently
When an object is within 40 cm (15 in.) of the rear bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.
REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
The rear parking assist system is a
supplementary function only. The
operation of the rear parking assist
system can be affected by several
factors (including environmental
conditions). It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check the
area behind the vehicle before and
while backing up.
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✽NOTICEThis system can only sense objects with-
in the range and location of the sensors;
It can not detect objects in other areas
where sensors are not installed. Also,
small or slim objects, such as poles or
objects located between sensors may not
be detected by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the vehi-
cle when backing up.
Be sure to inform any drivers of the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with the
system regarding the systems capabili-
ties and limitations.
D170400BUNSelf-diagnosisIf you don’t hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds intermit-
tently when shifting the gear to the R
(Reverse) position, this may indicate a
malfunction in the rear parking assist sys-
tem. If this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized KIA dealer as
soon as possible.
D180000AUNThe hazard warning flasher should be
used whenever you find it necessary to
stop the car in a hazardous location.
When you must make such an emer-
gency stop, always pull off the road as far
as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on
by pushing in the hazard switch. This
causes all turn signal lights to blink. The
hazard warning lights will operate even
though the key is not in the ignition
switch.
To turn the hazard warning lights off,
push the switch a second time.
WARNING
Pay close attention when the vehi-
cle is driven close to objects on the
road, particularly pedestrians, and
especially children. Be aware that
some objects may not be detected
by the sensors, due to the object’s
distance, size or material, all of
which can limit the effectiveness of
the sensor. Always perform a visual
inspection to make sure the vehicle
is clear of all obstructions before
moving the vehicle in any direction.
WARNING
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to
the vehicle or its occupants due to
a rear parking assist system mal-
function. Always drive safely and
cautiously.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
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D200100AUN-EUWindshield wipers Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, pushthe lever upward and release it
with the lever in the OFF position.
The wipers will operate continu-
ously if the lever is pushed
upward and held.
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).
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽ ✽ NOTICEIf there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
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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 helpful in many different driving con-
ditions, and it is especially helpful after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make the head-
lights turn OFF when:
1. The headlight switch is ON.
2. The parking brake is applied.
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✽NOTICE• The crossbars should be placed in the
proper load carrying positions prior
to placing items onto the roof rack.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a sun- roof, be sure not to position cargo onto
the roof rack in such a way that it
could interfere with sunroof opera-
tion.
CAUTION
When carrying cargo on the roof
rack, take the necessary precau-tions to make sure the cargo doesnot damage the roof of the vehicle.
When carrying large objects on the roof rack, make sure they donot exceed the overall roof length or width.
WARNING
The following specification is the maximum weight that can be
loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible across the crossbars
and roof rack and secure the load
firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage above
specification on the roof rack
may damage your vehicle.
The vehicle center of gravity will be higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack. Avoid sudden
starts, braking, sharp turns,
abrupt maneuvers or high speeds
that may result in loss of vehicle
control or rollover causing an
accident.
(Continued)ROOF75 kg (165 lbs.)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
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Always drive slowly and turn cor- ners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. Severe
wind updrafts, caused by passing
vehicles or natural causes, can
cause sudden upward pressure
on items loaded on the roof rack.
This is especially true when car-
rying large, flat items such as
wood panels or mattresses. This
could cause the items to fall off
the roof rack and cause damage
to your vehicle or others around
you.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo while driving, check fre-
quently before or while driving to
make sure the items on the roof
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4. AUTO SEEK Select Button(Automatic Channel Selection)Press the AUTO SEEK select button.
When the side is pressed, the unit
will automatically tune to the next higher
frequency station and when the side
is pressed, it will automatically tune to
the next lower frequency station.5. SCAN ButtonWhen you press the button, frequency
goes up to the next stations continuously
with staying for 5 seconds each. To stop
scanning and stay on a station, press the
SCAN Button again.6. EQ ButtonPress the EQ button to select the CLAS-
SIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF MODE
for the desired tone quality. Each press of
the button changes the display as fol-
lows;
7. PRESET STATION Select ButtonsSix stations for AM, FM1 and FM2
respectively can be preset in the elec-
tronic memory circuit.HOW TO PRESET STATIONSSix AM and twelve FM stations may be
programmed into the memory of the
radio. Then, by simply pressing the
AM/FM band select buttons and/or one
of the six station select buttons, you may
recall any of these stations instantly. To
program the stations, follow these steps:
Press AM/FM selector to set the band
for AM, FM1 and FM2.
Select the desired station to be stored by seek or manual tuning.
Determine the preset station select button you wish to use to access that
station. Press and hold the station select but-
ton for more than 0.8 seconds. A select
button indicator will show in the display
indicating which select button you have
pressed. You can hear a beep tone, if it
is successfully stored. You should then
release the button, and proceed to pro-
gram the next desired station. A total of
18 stations can be programmed by
selecting one AM and two FM station
per button.
When completed, any preset station may be recalled by selecting AM, FM1
or FM2 band and the appropriate pre-
set station select button.
CAUTION
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. The audio sys-tem mechanism may be damagedif you spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damageto the system mechanisms couldoccur.
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4. SCAN ButtonWhen you press the button, frequency
goes up to the next stations continuously
with staying for 5 seconds each. To stop
scanning and stay on a station, press the
SCAN Button again.5. EQ ButtonPress the EQ button to select the CLAS-
SIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF MODE
for the desired tone quality. Each press of
the button changes the display as fol-
lows;6. AUTO SEEK Select Button(Automatic Channel Selection)Press the AUTO SEEK select button.
When the side is pressed, the unit
will automatically tune to the next higher
frequency station and when the side
is pressed, it will automatically tune to
the next lower frequency station.
7. TUNE Select/Audio Control KnobRotate the knob clockwise to increase
the frequency and turn the knob counter-
clockwise to reduce the frequency.8. PRESET STATION Select ButtonsSix stations for AM, FM1 and FM2
respectively can be preset in the elec-
tronic memory circuit.HOW TO PRESET STATIONSSix AM and twelve FM stations may be
programmed into the memory of the
radio. Then, by simply pressing the
AM/FM band select button and/or one of
the six station select buttons, you may
recall any of these stations instantly. To
program the stations, follow these steps:
Press AM/FM selector to set the bandfor AM, FM1 and FM2.
Select the desired station to be stored by seek or manual tuning.
Determine the preset station select button you wish to use to access that
station. Press and hold the station select but-
ton for more than 0.8 seconds. A select
button indicator will show in the display
indicating which select button you have
pressed. You can hear a beep tone, if it
is successfully stored. You should then
release the button, and proceed to pro-
gram the next desired station. A total of
18 stations can be programmed by
selecting one AM and two FM station
per button.
When completed, any preset station may be recalled by selecting AM, FM1
or FM2 band and the appropriate pre-
set station select button.
CLASSIC➟ POP➟ROCK➟ JAZZ➟OFF
CAUTION
Do not place beverages close to
the audio system. The playbackmechanism may be damaged ifyou spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damageto the system mechanisms could occur.

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5. AUTO SEEK Select Button(Automatic Channel Selection)Press the AUTO SEEK select button.
When the side is pressed, the unit
will automatically tune to the next higher
frequency station and when the side
is pressed, it will automatically tune to
the next lower frequency station.6. SCAN ButtonWhen you press the button, frequency
goes up to the next stations continuously
staying for 5 seconds each. To stop scan-
ning and stay on a station, press the
SCAN Button again.7. EQ ButtonPress the EQ button to select the CLAS-
SIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF MODE
for the desired tone quality. Each press of
the button changes the display as fol-
lows;
8. PRESET STATION Select ButtonsSix stations for AM, FM1 and FM2
respectively can be preset in the elec-
tronic memory circuit.HOW TO PRESET STATIONSSix AM and twelve FM stations may be
programmed into the memory of the
radio. Then, by simply pressing the AM/
FM band select button and/or one of the
six station select buttons, you may recall
any of these stations instantly. To pro-
gram the stations, follow these steps:
Press AM/FM selector to set the bandfor AM, FM1 and FM2.
Select the desired station to be stored by seek or manual tuning.
Determine the preset station select button you wish to use to access that
station. Press and hold the station select but-
ton for more than 0.8 seconds. A select
button indicator will show in the display
indicating which select button you have
pressed. You can hear a beep tone, if it
is successfully stored. You should then
release the button, and proceed to pro-
gram the next desired station. A total of
18 stations can be programmed by
selecting one AM and two FM station
per button.
When completed, any preset station may be recalled by selecting AM, FM1
or FM2 band and the appropriate pre-
set station select button.
CAUTION
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. The audio sys-tem mechanism may be damaged if you spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damageto the system mechanisms couldoccur.
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Driving your vehicle
E020100AUNBefore entering vehicle• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.E020200AUNNecessary inspections Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
E020300AUNBefore starting Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls areeasily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).