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3Glove boxThe glove box can be locked (
➀) and
unlocked (
➁) with a master key.
It cannot be locked/unlocked with the sub
key.
To open the glove box, make sure it is
unlocked, then pull the handle (
➂) and
the glove box will automatically open
(
➃). Close the glove box after use.
✽ ✽ NOTICESince key is not fully inserted into the
glove box key set, do not apply excessive
force. Doing so may damage the parts.
Sunglass holder A sunglass storage compartment is pro-
vided on the overhead console. To open
the sunglass holder, press the cover and
the holder will slowly open. Place your
sunglasses in the compartment door with
the lenses facing out. Push to close.✽ ✽NOTICEMake sure the sunglass holder is closed
while driving.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in case
of an accident or sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
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3Resetting the sunroofWhenever the vehicle battery is discon-
nected or discharged, or you use the
emergency handle to operate the sun-
roof, you have to reset your sunroof sys-
tem as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion.
2. According to the position of the sun- roof, do as follows.
1) in case that the sunroof has closedcompletely or been tilted
: Press the TILT UP button for 1 second.
2) in case that the sunroof has slide- opened
: Press and hold the CLOSE button for more than 5 seconds until the
sunroof has closed completely.
And then press the TILT UP but-
ton for 1 second
3. Then, release it.
4. Press and hold the TILT UP button once again until the sunroof has
returned to the original position of
TILT UP after it is raised a little higher
than the maximum TILT UP position.
When this is complete, the sunroof sys-
tem is reset.
Glass antenna (if equipped)When the radio power switch is turned on
while the ignition key is in either the “ON”
or “ACC” position, your car will receive
both AM and FM broadcast signals
through the antenna in the rear window
glass.ANTENNA
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CAUTION
Do not clean the inside of the rear window glass with a cleaner orscraper to remove the foreigndeposits as this may cause dam- age to the antenna elements.
Avoid adding metallic coating such as Ni, Cd, and so on. Thesecan disturb receiving AM and FMbroadcast signals.

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1. CD Loading SlotPlease face printed side upward and gen-
tly push in. When the ignition switch is on
ACC or ON and power is off, power is
automatically turned on if the CD is
loaded. This CDP supports only 12cm
CD. If VCD, Data CD are loaded, Reading
"Error message" will appear and CD will
be ejected.2. CD Indicator When car ignition switch is ACC or ONand if the CD is loaded, this indicator is
lighted. If the CD is ejected the light is
turned off(CDP Only).
If the LOAD button is pressed, this indi- cator will begin to blink(CDC Only).3. Automatic Track Selection Button Push [TRACK ] button for less than
0.8 seconds to play from the beginning
of current song.
Push [TRACK ] button for less than 0.8 seconds and press again within 1
seconds to play the previous song.
Push [TRACK ] button for 0.8 or longer to initiate reverse direction high
speed sound search of current song. Push [SEEK ] button for less than
0.8 seconds to play the next song.
Push [SEEK ] button for 0.8 or longer to initiate high speed sound
search of current song.
4. SCAN Play ButtonPlays first 10 seconds of each song in
the CD. To cancel the mode, press the
key once again.5. MUTE ButtonPress this button to temporarily cut off
the Sound. "Mute" is displayed on the
LCD. Press the button once again to can-
cel MUTE mode.6. RANDOM Play ButtonPress this button for less than 0.8 sec-
onds to activate 'RDM' mode and more
than 0.8 seconds to activate 'ALL RDM'
mode.
RDM : Only files/tracks in a folder/discare played back in a random
sequence.
ALL RDM(MP3/WMA Only) : All files in a disc are played back in the random
sequence.
7. REPEAT Play ButtonPress this button for less than 0.8 sec-
onds to activate 'RPT' mode and more
than 0.8 seconds to activate 'FLD RPT'
mode.
RPT : Only a track(file) is repeatedly
played back.
FLD RPT(MP3/WMA Only) : Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.8. INFORMATION Selection ButtonDisplays the information of the current
CD TRACK(FILE) as below when the
button is pressed each time.
CDDA : DISC TITLE
➟DISC ARTIST
➟
TRACK TITLE
➟TRACK ARTIST
➟
TOTAL TRACK
➟...
MP3/WMA : FILE NAME
➟TITLE
➟
ARTIST
➟ALBUM
➟FOLDER NAME
➟
TOTAL FILE
➟...
9. Folder Search Button Folder name/File name(the first song in the folder) is moved up or down from
currently playing folder.
To select to the displayed folder, press ENTER(NO.11) button.

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1. DISPLAY ON/OFF
2. CLOCK Function
3. Time/Date Increase/Reduce Function
4. RESET Function
5. DATE Function
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Driving your vehicle24Illuminated ignition switchWhenever a door is opened, the ignition
switch will be illuminated for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
approximately 10 seconds after closing
the door or when the ignition switch is
turned on.
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.
✽ ✽


NOTICEIf difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.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.
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Driving your vehicle441. 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 when the 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 depressingthe accelerator.STARTING THE ENGINE
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.
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-
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R (reverse)Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.✽ ✽NOTICEAlways come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transaxle if you shift
into R while the vehicle is in motion,
except as explained in “Rocking the
Vehicle”, in this manual.
N (neutral)With the gearshift in the N position, the
wheels and transaxle are not locked. The
vehicle will roll freely even on the slight-
est 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.✽ ✽NOTICEAlways come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
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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 thevehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Always apply the brake pedal when
you stop the vehicle on an inclined
road with the shift lever in the D
(Drive) position. Do NOT rely on the
engine and transaxle to prevent the
vehicle from rolling down the hill.
Before attempting to backup on an
inclined road, always apply the
brake pedal before moving the shift
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Moving up a steep grade from a
standing startTo move up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the
appropriate gear depending on load
weight and steepness of the grade, and
release the parking brake. Depress the
accelerator gradually while releasing the
service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a
steep hill, the vehicle may have a ten-
dency to roll backwards. Shifting the
shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) while
in Sport mode will help prevent the
vehicle from rolling backwards.Ignition key inter lock systemThe 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.
Shift lock systemFor your safety, the Automatic Transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle out of P (Park)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition tothe ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
sound near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition.
Shift-lock overrideIf the shift lever should fail to move from
the P (Park) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the
brake, then do the following:
1. Carefully remove the cap covering the S/Lock override access hole which is
located on the right side of the shift
lever.
2. Insert the screwdriver or key into the access hole and press down on the
key.
3. Depress the lock release button and move the shift lever.
4. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealership immediately.
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