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6. CD SCAN ButtonWhen you press the button, frequency is
changed and the next channel is
received automatically.
To stay on a station, press the CD SCAN
button again.7. EQ Button or AUX ButtonPress the EQ button to select the CLAS-
SIC, POPS, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF
MODE for the desired tone quality. Each
press of the button changes the display
as follows;
If the button is written AUX, it willchange to AUX mode when you press
the button, and the button has no EQ
function.
The AUX button is functional only if RSE unit is on.
You can enjoy the RSE audio through the speakers in AUX mode.
The speaker volume level is adjustable by VOLUME(+,-) key, on RSE unit or
wireless remote control.
Refer to the “RSE” in this section for details RSE operation. RSE : Rear Seat Entertainment
System(A/V).
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 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
depressed. The frequency display will
flash after it has been stored into the
memory. You should then release the
button, and proceed to program the
next desired station. A total of 18 sta-
tions can be programmed by selecting
one AM and two FM stations per but-
ton.
When completed, any preset station may be recalled by selecting AM, FM1
or FM2 band and the appropriate sta-
tion button.
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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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1. TAPE PROGRAM Button This allows you to play the reverse sideof the tape by merely depressing the
program button. An arrow will appear in
the display to show tape direction.
Push the TAPE button while the tape is in the tape deck, to turn on that func-
tion without pushing the Power ON-
OFF control knob.2. TAPE EJECT Button When the button is pressed with acassette loaded, the cassette will eject.
When the button is pressed during FF/REW mode, the cassette will eject.3. AUTO MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) ButtonPress the button to find the starting point
of each song in a prerecorded music
tape. The quiet space between songs
(must have at least 4 sec. gap) can be
identified by the AUTO MUSIC SEARCH
button.
Pressing the button will play the
beginning of the next music segment.
Pressing the button will start replay at the beginning of the music just lis-
tened to.
To stop FF or REW action, press the button again.
4. FF/REW Button Forward tape winding starts when the
FF button is pressed during PLAY or
REW mode.
Tape PLAY starts when the FF button is pressed again during FF mode.
Tape rewinding starts when the REW button is pressed during PLAY or FF
mode.
Tape PLAY starts when the REW but- ton pressed again during REW mode.5. REPEAT (RPT) Button To repeat the track you are currentlylistening to, press the RPT button. To
cancel, press again.
If you do not release RPT operation when the track ends, it will automati-
cally be replayed.
This process will be continued until you
push the button again or turn the
power OFF then ON.6. DOLBY ButtonIf you get background noise during tape
PLAY, you can reduce this considerably
by merely pressing the DOLBY button. If
you want to cancel the DOLBY feature,
press the button again.
7. EQ Button or AUX ButtonPress the EQ button to select the CLAS-
SIC, POPS, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF
MODE for the desired tone quality. Each
press of the button changes the display
as follows;
If the button is labeled AUX, it will
change to AUX mode when you press
the button, and the button has no EQ
function.
The AUX button is functional only if RSE unit is on.
You can enjoy the RSE audio through the speakers in AUX mode.
The speaker volume level is adjustable by VOLUME(+,-) key, on RSE unit or
wireless remote control.
* Refer to the “RSE” in this section for details RSE operation.
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✽NOTICEPlayback of MP3 and WMA file formats
are supported. Load to play time for
these formats may be longer due to the
compressed nature of these discs.3. CD EJECT Button When the button is pressed with a
CD loaded, the CD will eject.
To eject all of the discs, press this but- ton for one second or more.4. TRACK UP/DOWN Button The desired track on the disc currentlybeing played can be selected using the
track number.
Press once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press once to skip back to the beginning of the track.
Press before playback begins to quickly move backward through a CD.
5. SCROLL ButtonPress the button, and you can check the file
names with more than 16 characters on
MP3 CD(max 34 characters).
The button doesn’t work on file names
less than 16 characters.6. FF/REW ButtonIf you want to fast forward or reverse
through the compact disc track, push and
hold the FF or REW button.
When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing.7. EQ Button or AUX ButtonPress the EQ button to select the CLAS-
SIC, POPS, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF
MODE for the desired tone quality. Each
press of the button changes the display
as follows; If the button is labeled AUX, it will
change to AUX mode when you press
the button, and the button has no EQ
function.
The AUX button is functional only if RSE unit is on.
You can enjoy the RSE audio through the speakers in AUX mode.
The speaker volume level is adjustable by VOLUME(+,-) key, on RSE unit or wire-
less remote control.
* Refer to the “RSE” in this section for details RSE operation.
* RSE : Rear Seat Entertainment System(A/V).
8. CD SCAN Button To playback the first 10 seconds ofeach track, press the CD SCAN button
more than 0.8 seconds.
To playback the first 10 seconds of each track in the selected folder, press
the CD SCAN button within 0.8 sec-
onds. (MP3 CD only)
Press the CD SCAN button again with- in 10 sec. when you have reached the
desired track.
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Before driving / 4-2
Key positions / 4-3
Starting the engine / 4-4
Automatic transaxle / 4-5
Cruise control system / 4-11
Brake system / 4-14
Electronic stability control / 4-19
Rear parking assist system / 4-22
Economical operation / 4-25
Special driving conditions / 4-26
Winter driving / 4-28
Trailer towing / 4-28
Overloading / 4-34
Label information / 4-35
Driving your vehicle
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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ignition switch Whenever front 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 immediately when the ignition switch
is turned on or go off after about 10 sec-
onds when the door is closed.
Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock Ignition switch positionLOCKThe 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 elec-
trical 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 to prevent batterydischarge.START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion 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.✽ ✽ NOTICEIf difficulty is experienced in turning the
ignition key to the START position, turn
the steering wheel right and left to
release the tension and then turn the
key.
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STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine whenthe shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.Whether the engine is cold or warm, itshould be started without depressing the accelerator.
WARNING -
Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss of
directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for
automatic transaxle, set the park-
ing brake fully and shut the engine
off. Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injury
or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are inmotion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. Iftraffic and road conditions permit, you may put the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while the vehicleis still moving and turn the ignition switch to the START position in anattempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for morethan 10 seconds. If the engine stalls out or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 sec-onds before re-engaging the starter.Improper use of the starter maydamage it.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal.
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Transaxle rangesP (park)Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
R (reverse)Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.N (neutral)The wheels and transaxle are not locked.
The vehicle will roll freely even on the
slightest incline unless the parking brake
or service brakes are applied.D (drive)This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 5-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear.
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Before leaving the driver’s seat,always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (PARK) position. Set
the parking brake fully, shut the
engine off and take the key with
you. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
you do not follow these precau-
tions in the order specified.
Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged ifyou shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransaxle if you shift into R whilethe vehicle is in motion, except as explained in “Rocking the Vehicle”,in this manual.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
so that it cannot be moved unless
the lock release button is pushed
in, AND set the parking brake
fully.
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42. Insert the screwdriver into the access
hole and press down on the screwdriv-
er. 3. Depress the lock release button and
move the shift lever.
4. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealership immediately.
Ignition key interlock system The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. If the ignition switch is in any
other position, the key cannot be
removed.
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