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Features of your vehicle
Front windshield deicer
(if equipped)The engine must be running to enable
this feature. To activate the front wind-
shield deicer, press the front windshield
deicer button. The indicator on the button
illuminates when the deicer is ON. The
front windshield deicer automatically
turns off after 20 minutes or when the
ignition switch is turned off. To turn off the
deicer, press the front windshield deicer
button again.The hazard warning flasher causes the
front and rear turn signal lights to flash
on and off, which serves as a warning to
other drivers to exercise caution when
approaching or passing your vehicle.To activate the flasher, depress the haz-
ard warning flasher switch. This switch
operates in any ignition switch position.
To turn the flashers off, depress the
switch again.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
OVQ036059NOVQ036060N
Type AType B
❈
The location of the front windshield deicer
button may be changed depending on your
model.
OVQ036058N

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Features of your vehicle
Heating1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside(fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to the
,
position.
Air conditioning (if equipped) All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
R-134a refrigerant which is not damag-
ing to the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Push the air condi- tioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air position.
4. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. Adjust the fan speed control and tem- perature control to maintain maximum
comfort.
When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control to the COOL
position, set the air intake control to the
recirculated air position, then set the
fan speed control to the highest speed.
CAUTION
When using the air conditioning system, monitor the temperaturegauge closely while driving up hills or in heavy traffic when out-side temperatures are high. Air conditioning system operationmay cause engine overheating.Continue to use the blower fan but turn the air conditioning sys-tem off if the temperature gauge indicates engine overheating.
When opening the windows in humid weather air conditioningmay create water droplets insidethe vehicle. Since excessive water droplets may cause dam-age to electrical equipment, airconditioning should only be run with the windows closed.

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3Air conditioning system operation tips
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows for a short time to let the hot
air inside the vehicle escape.
To help reduce moisture inside of win- dows on rainy humid days, decrease
the humidity inside the vehicle by oper-
ating the air conditioning system.
During air conditioning system opera- tion, you may occasionally notice a
slight change in engine speed as the
air conditioning compressor cycles on.
This is a normal system operation
characteristics.
Use the air conditioning system every month if only for a few minutes to
ensure maximum system perfor-
mance.
When using the air conditioning sys- tem, you may notice clear water drip-
ping (or even puddling) on the ground
under the passenger side of the vehi-
cle. This is a normal system operation
characteristics.
Operating the air conditioning system in the recirculated air position does
provide maximum cooling, however,
continual operation in this mode may
cause the air inside the vehicle to
become stale.
Checking the amount of air con-
ditioner refrigerant and compres-
sor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning is
reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-
ence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
The air conditioning system shouldbe serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. Improper service may causeserious injury.
CAUTION
When the performance of the air conditioning system is reduced it isimportant that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant isused. Otherwise, damage to the compressor and abnormal systemoperation may occur.

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3Air conditioning All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
R-134a refrigerant which is not damag-
ing to the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Push the air condi-
tioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air position.
4. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. Adjust the fan speed control and tem- perature control to maintain maximum
comfort.
the temperature control to the minimum
LO (17°C/62°F) and set the air intake
to the recirculated air position, then set
the fan speed control to the highest
speed. Air conditioning system operation tips
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows for a short time to let the hot
air inside the vehicle escape.
To help reduce moisture inside of win- dows on rainy humid days, decrease
the humidity inside the vehicle by oper-
ating the air conditioning system.
During air conditioning system opera- tion, you may occasionally notice a
slight change in engine speed as the
air conditioning compressor cycles on.
This is a normal system operation
characteristics.
Use the air conditioning system every month if only for a few minutes to
ensure maximum system perfor-
mance.
When using the air conditioning sys- tem, you may notice clear water drip-
ping (or even puddling) on the ground
under the passenger side of the vehi-
cle. This is a normal system operation
characteristics.
Operating the air conditioning system in the recirculated air position does
provide maximum cooling, however,
continual operation in this mode may
cause the air inside the vehicle to
become stale.
CAUTION
When using the air conditioning system, monitor the temperaturegauge closely while driving uphills or in heavy traffic when out- side temperatures are high. Airconditioning system operationmay cause engine overheating. Continue to use the blower fanbut turn the air conditioning sys- tem off if the temperature gaugeindicates engine overheating.
When opening the windows in humid weather air conditioningmay create water droplets insidethe vehicle. Since excessivewater droplets may cause dam- age to electrical equipment, airconditioning should only be runwith the windows closed.

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Features of your vehicle
Cigarette lighter (if equipped)To operate the cigarette lighter, press it in
and release it. When it is heated, it auto-
matically pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the ignition
switch must be in the ACC or ON position
for the lighter to operate.
Ashtray (if equipped)To use the ashtray, press the cover and
release it.
To remove the ashtray to empty or clean
it, lift it upward and pull it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
1VQA2185
1VQA2186
CAUTION
Do not hold the lighter in after it isalready heated because it willoverheat.
Only a genuine Kia lighter should be used in the cigarette lightersocket. The use of plug-in acces-sories (shavers, hand-held vacu- ums, and coffee pots, for exam-ple) may damage the socket orcause electrical failure.
If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove it toprevent overheating.
WARNING
- Ashtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays as waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other com-
bustible materials may cause a
fire.

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Features of your vehicle
1VQA21881VQA2190
Front (Type B)Rear
1VQA2188A1VQA2189
Front (Type A)Center (if equipped)(1) : It can be used when the ignition switch is in ACC or ON position.
(2), (3), (4) : It can be used regardless of the ignition switch position.Power outletThe power outlets are designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 10 amps with the engine running.
CAUTION
Use power outlet only when theengine is running and remove theaccessory plug after use. Usingthe accessory plug for prolongedperiods of time with the engine off could cause the battery to dis-charge.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in elec-tric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operatinglevel when using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use. Some electronic devices can cause electronic interferencewhen plugged into a vehicle’spower outlet. These devices may cause excessive audio static andmalfunctions in other electronic systems or devices used in yourvehicle.

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3How car audio worksAM and FM radio signals are broadcast
from transmitter towers located around
your city. They are intercepted by the
radio antenna on your car. This signal is
then received by the radio and sent to
your car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached
your vehicle, the precise engineering of
your audio system ensures the best pos-
sible quality reproduction. However, in
some cases the signal coming to your
vehicle may not be strong and clear. This
can be due to factors such as the dis-
tance from the radio station, closeness of
other strong radio stations or the pres-
ence of buildings, bridges or other large
obstructions in the area. AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broadcasts.
This is because AM radio waves are
transmitted at low frequencies. These
long, low frequency radio waves can fol-
low the curvature of the earth rather than
travelling straight out into the atmos-
phere. In addition, they curve around
obstructions so that they can provide bet-
ter signal coverage.
FM broadcasts are transmitted at high
frequencies and do not bend to follow the
earth's surface. Because of this, FM
broadcasts generally begin to fade at
short distances from the station. Also,
FM signals are easily affected by build-
ings, mountains, or other obstructions.
These can result in certain listening con-
ditions which might lead you to believe a
problem exists with your radio. The fol-
lowing conditions are normal and do not
indicate radio trouble:AUDIO SYSTEM
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FM reception AM receptionFM radio station

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3WelcomeThe Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System is a compact, built-in, easy-to-use
entertainment system designed to provide
family fun while you are on the road. Enjoy
great quality sound from the 11 speakers,
or have a private, quiet viewing with the
wireless headphones.
The display unit is mounted to the ceiling
in the rear passenger area of the vehicle,
allowing rear-seat passengers to play
DVD movies, video CDs or music CDs.
Users may also plug in a game platform or
VHS player. Headphones, game car-
tridges and other accessories can be kept
neatly out of the way in the 3rd-row arm-
rest compartment.System OverviewThe RSE System includes a mounted
color monitor with a built-in audio/video
control panel and a DVD player. It also
includes a remote control and two (2)
sets of battery-operated wireless head-
phones (batteries are included).
Connections / SetupThe RSE system is designed to make
your time on the road more enjoyable.
Please follow these instructions carefully
to get the most out of your RSE.
✽ ✽
NOTICERSE operation is prevented during the
first 2 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to ignition on or accessory mode.The RSE system is already set up and
ready for use. The system is always
“awake” when the vehicle's ignition is
turned on or when the vehicle is in
“accessory power mode.”
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
Refrain from using food or drinks
near the RSE, the wireless head-phones or the remote control.
Direct sunlight may interfere with the headphone's operation andperformance.
Normal RSE operation cannot be guaranteed with unofficial dupli-cated discs.
In order to prevent inadvertent battery discharge, the RSE willremain in standby mode when ignition switch is turn to ignitionON or accessory mode.
Use of rear seat entertainment system without the engine run-ning will reduce battery power.
CAUTION
Disclaimer: The RSE system is pro-grammed to the regional display formats for your region (NTSC orPAL). Please note that your RSE willnot read DVDs from a differentregion.