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➀Lock button
➁Unlock button
➂Panic button (if equipped)
➀Lock ( )
All doors are locked if the lock but-
ton is pressed.
➁Unlock ( )
Driver’s door is unlocked if the
unlock button is pressed once. All
doors are unlocked if the unlock
button is pressed twice within 4
seconds.
After pressing this button, the
doors will be locked automati-
cally unless you open them
within 30 seconds.
➂ Panic ( , if equipped)
The horn sounds and hazard
warning lights will flash for about
30 seconds if this button is
pressed. To stop the horn and
lights, press any button on the
transmitter.
✽
NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any
of following occur:
• The ignition key is in ignition
switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
• The battery in the transmitter is
weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely 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.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, con-
tact an authorized Kia Dealer.
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NOTICE
Keep the transmitter away from
water or any liquid. If the keyless
entry system is inoperative due to
exposure to water or liquids, it will
not be covered by your manufactur-
er vehicle warranty.
Operational distance may vary
depending upon the area the trans-
mitter is used in. For example, if the
vehicle is parked near police sta-
tions, government and public offices,
broadcasting stations, military instal-
lations, airports, or transmitting tow-
ers, etc.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
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4. If all of the digits have been input
successfully, you have to start the
engine within 30 seconds. If you
attempt to start the engine after 30
seconds, the engine will not start
and you will have to input your
password again.
After performing the limp home pro-
cedure, you have to see an autho-
rized Kia dealer immediately to
inspect and repair your ignition key
or immobilizer system.
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NOTICE
If you cannot start your engine in
spite of limp home procedure, have
your vehicle towed by an authorized
Kia dealer for inspection and neces-
sary repairs.
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NOTICE
The transponder in your ignition
key is an important part of the
immobilizer system. It is designed to
give years of troublefree service,
however you should avoid exposure
to moisture, static electricity and
rough handling. Immobilizer sys-
tem malfunction could occur.
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NOTICE
Do not change, alter or adjust the
immobilizer system because it could
cause the immobilizer system to
malfunction and should only be ser-
viced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the immobilizer system
are not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty.
This device complies with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-
210.Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause inter-
ference, and
2. This device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of
the device.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.

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Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
• Turn the key toward rear of vehicle
to unlock and toward front of vehi-
cle to lock.
• Turn the key toward front of vehicle
to lock all doors.
• Turn the key to the right once to
unlock the driver’s door and to the
right twice within 4 seconds to
unlock all doors. (if equipped)
• Turn the key to the left once to
unlock the passenger’s door and to
the left twice within 4 seconds to
unlock all doors. (if equipped)• Doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the transmitter key (if
equipped).
• Once the doors are unlocked, it
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
• When closing the door, push the
door by hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.
To lock a door without the key, push
the inside door lock button (
➀) or
door lock switch (
➁, if equipped) to
the “Lock” position and close the
door (
➂).
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NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
DOOR LOCKS
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LockUnlock
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Adjusting the height of seat cush-
ion (for driver’s seat,if equipped)
To change the height of the seat
cushion, rotate the knob located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
• To adjust the front height of the
seat cushion, rotate the knob (
➀).
• To adjust the rear height of the seat
cushion, rotate the knob (
➁, if
equipped).
Lumbar support
(for driver’s seat,if equipped)
You can adjust the lumbar support by
moving the lever on the side of the
driver’s seatback.
Pivoting the lever toward the front of
the vehicle increases the lumbar
support.
Pivoting the lever toward the rear of
the vehicle decreases the lumbar
support.
WARNING-Driver
responsibility for front seat
passenger
Riding in a vehicle with a front
seatback reclined could lead to
serious or fatal injury in an acci-
dent.If a front seat is reclined
during an accident, the occu-
pant’s hips may slide under the
lap portion of the safety belt
applying great force to the
unprotected abdomen.Serious
or fatal internal injuries could
result.The dr
iver must advise
the front passengers to keep the
seatback in a comfortably
upright position whenever the
vehicle is in motion.
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Stowing the rear safety belt
The rear safety belt buckles can be
stowed in the pocket between the
rear seatback and cushion when not
in use.
Proper use and care of the
safety belt system
To ensure that the safety belts pro-
vide the maximum protection, please
follow these instructions:
• Use the belts at all times - even on
short trips.
• If the safety belt is twisted, straight-
en it prior to use.
• Keep sharp edges and damaging
objects away from the belts.
• Periodically inspect belt webbing,
anchors, buckles and all other
parts for signs of wear and dam-
age. Replace damaged, excessive-
ly worn or questionable parts
immediately.• To clean the belt webbing, use a
mild soap solution recommended
for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
Follow the instructions provided
with the soap.
• Do not make modifications or addi-
tions to the safety belt.
• After wearing a safety belt, make
sure it fully retracts to the stowed
position. Do not allow the belt to
get caught in the door when you
close it.
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WARNING -Belt cleaning
Do not bleach or dye the web-
bing because this may weaken
the webbing fibers and allow
them to fail when restraining an
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7. Double check that the retractor is
in the “Auto Lock” mode by
attempting to pull more of the safe-
ty belt out of the retractor. If you
cannot, the retractor is in the “Auto
Lock” mode.
To remove the child restraint, press
the release button on the buckle and
then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of
the restraint and allow the safety belt
to retract fully.
When the safety belt is allowed to
retract to its fully stowed position,
the retractor will automatically
switch from the “Auto Lock”mode
to the emergency lock mode for
normal adult usage.
Securing a child restraint seat
with “Tether Anchor”system
Child restraint hook holders are
located on the floor behind the rear
seats.
1. Open the tether anchor cover on
the floor behind the rear seats.
WARNING- Auto lock
mode
The lap/shoulder belt automati-
cally returns to the “emergency
lock mode”whenever the belt is
allowed to retract fully.
Therefore, the preceding seven
steps must be followed each
time a child restraint is
installed.
If the safety belt is not placed in
the “Auto lock”mode,severe
injury or death could occur to
the child and/or other occupants
in the vehicle in a collision,
since the child restraint will not
be effectively held in place.
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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- 59)
- Passenger’s airbag(see page 3- 60)
- Side airbag
(if equipped, see page 3- 67)
- Curtain airbag
(if equipped, see page 3- 67)
• A diagnostic system that continual-
ly monitors the system operation.
• Airbag warning light to warn you of
a possible problem with the sys-
tem.
• Emergency power backup in case
your car’s electrical system is dis-
connected in a crash.The SRS uses a collection of sen-
sors to gather information about the
driver’s and front passenger’s seat
position, the driver’s and front pas-
senger’s safety belt usage and
impact severity.
The driver's and front passenger's
seat position sensors, which are
installed on the seat track let the
airbag control module know where
the seats are positioned. Similarly,
the safety belt usage sensors mea-
sure if the driver and front passen-
ger’s safety belts are fastened. These
sensors provide the ability to control
the SRS deployment based on how
close the driver’s seat is to the steer-
ing wheel, how close the passen-
ger’s seat is to the instrument panel,
whether or not the safety belts are
fastened, and the severity of the
impact.
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• If your vehicle has been sub-
jected to flood conditions (e.g.
soaked carpeting/standing
water on the floor of the vehi-
cle, 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.Have the vehicle
towed to an authorized Kia
dealer for inspection and nec-
essary repairs.
Disregarding this precaution
may cause an unexpected
airbag deployment, which
could result i
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Main components of occupant
classification system
• A detection device located within
the front passenger seat cushion.
• Electronic system to determine
whether passenger air bag sys-
tems (both front and side) should
be activated or deactivated.
• A warning light located on the
instrument panel which illuminates
the words “PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF” indicating the front passen-
ger air bag system is deactivated.
• The instrument panel air bag warn-
ing light is interconnected with the
occupant classification system.Always be sure that you and all vehi-
cle occupants are seated and
restrained properly (sitting upright
with the seat in an upright position,
centered on the seat cushion, with
the person’s legs comfortably
extended, feet on the floor, and wear-
ing the safety belt properly) for the
most effective protection by the air
bag and the safety belt.
• The OCS may not function proper-
ly if the passenger takes actions
which can defeat the detection sys-
tem. These include:
(1) Failing to sit in an upright posi-
tion.
(2) Leaning against the door or cen-
ter console.
(3) Sitting towards the sides or the
front of the seat.
(4) Putting legs on the dashboard or
resting them on other locations
which reduce the passenger
weight on the front seat.
(5) Improperly wearing the safety
belt.
(6) Reclining the seat back.• The “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”
indicator illuminates after the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or after the engine is started. If
the front passenger’s seat is occu-
pied by very small person, the
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator will remain illuminated. If the
front passenger’s seat is occupied
by a person of adult size, the “PAS-
SENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator
will turn off after 4 seconds.
• If the front passenger's seat is
unoccupied, the “PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF” indicator will turn
on, and the front passenger's
airbag will not deploy in frontal
crashes.
• If the “PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF” indicator illuminates, the front
passenger’s airbag will not deploy
in frontal crashes.
• If the front passenger’s seat is
occupied by a person of adult size,
the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”
indicator is not illuminated and the
front passenger’s airbag will deploy
in frontal crashes.