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Warnings and indicators / 3-120Interior lights / 3-125Lighting / 3-128
Wipers and washers / 3-132 Horn / 3-136
Defroster / 3-136
Hazard warning flasher / 3-137
Manual climate control system / 3-138
Automatic climate control system / 3-150
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 3-164 Luggage net holder / 3-167Roof rack / 3-168
Homelink® wireless control system / 3-169 Storage compartment / 3-173Interior features / 3-176 Antenna / 3-181
Audio remote control / 3-182 Audio system / 3-183
Rear seat entertainment system / 3-221
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When fuel filler lid does not open
with the release buttonIf the fuel filler lid does not open using
the remote fuel filler lid release, you can
open it manually. Unsnap and remove the
panel in the cargo area. Pull the handle
outward.
(Continued)
If a fire breaks out during refuel-
ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi-
cle, and immediately contact the
manager of the gas station and
then contact the local fire depart-
ment or 911. Follow any safety
instructions they provide.
CAUTION
Make sure to refuel with unleaded fuel only.
Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is securely closed after refu-eling. A loose fuel filler cap may cause the "Check Engine"(Malfunction Indicator) light in theinstrument panel to illuminate unnecessarily.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a genuineKia cap or the equivalent speci- fied for your vehicle. An incorrectfuel filler cap can result in a seri-ous malfunction of the fuel sys-tem or emission control system.
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Any typeof fuel spilled on painted surfacesmay damage the paint.
If the fuel filler lid will not open in cold weather because the areaaround it is frozen, push or lightly tap the lid.
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3Outside rearview mirror heater
(if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater is
actuated in connection with the rear win-
dow defroster. To heat the outside
rearview mirror glass, push the button for
the rear window defroster.
The rearview mirror heater (and rear win-
dow defroster) will not operate unless the
engine is running.
The outside rearview mirror glass will be
heated for defrosting or defogging and
will give you improved rear vision in
inclement weather conditions. Push the
button again to turn the heater off. The
outside rearview mirror heater automati-
cally turns off after 20 minutes.
Electric remote control The electric remote control mirror switch
allows you to adjust the position of the
left and right outside rearview mirrors. To
adjust the position of either mirror, move
the lever (1) to R or L to select the right
side mirror or the left side mirror, then
press a corresponding point ( ) on the
mirror adjustment control to position the
selected mirror up, down, left or right.
After adjustment, put the lever into neu-
tral position to prevent the inadvertent
adjustment.
CAUTION
The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjust-ing angles, but the motor contin-ues to operate while the switch is depressed. Do not depress theswitch longer than necessary, themotor may be damaged.
Do not attempt to adjust the out- side rearview mirror by hand.Doing so may damage the parts.
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3The steering wheel audio remote control
button is installed to promote safe driv-
ing.✽ ✽
NOTICEDo not operate audio remote control
buttons simultaneously.
MODEPress the MODE button to select Radio
or CD (compact disc).
Each press of the button changes the
display as follows:MUTE Pull the MUTE button to deactivate the
sound.
Once again pull the MUTE button to reactivate the sound.VOL (▲/▼) Press the VOL (▲) button to increasevolume.
Press the VOL (▼) button to decease volume.
AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
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31. RSE Selection ButtonPlay the RSE, and "RSE" Icon is dis-
played. After pressing the RSE button,
you can enjoy the RSE audio through the
speakers in RSE mode and "Connected"
is appeared at the same time.
At the state of NO RSE Icon, the RSE
button is pressed and "RSE Not Ready"
is appeared at the window.
The speaker volume level is adjustable
by VOLUME(+,-) knob on HEAD unit,
RSE unit and remote controler.
Refer to the "RSE" in this section for
details RSE operation.
RSE : Rear Seat Entertainment System (A/V).2. Power ON/OFF & Volume Control ButtonTurns the set on/off when the IGNITION
SWITCH is on ACC or ON. If the button
is turned to the right, it increases the vol-
ume and left, decreases the volume.
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31. RSE Selection ButtonPlay the RSE, and "RSE" Icon is dis-
played. After pressing the RSE button,
you can enjoy the RSE audio through the
speakers in RSE mode and "Connected"
is appeared at the same time.
At the state of NO RSE Icon, the RSE
button is pressed and "RSE Not Ready"
is appeared at the window.
The speaker volume level is adjustable
by VOLUME(+,-) knob on HEAD unit,
RSE unit and remote controler.
Refer to the "RSE" in this section for
details RSE operation.
RSE : Rear Seat Entertainment System (A/V).2. Power ON/OFF & Volume Control ButtonTurns the set on/off when the IGNITION
SWITCH is on ACC or ON. If the button
is turned to the right, it increases the vol-
ume and left, decreases the volume.
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WelcomeThe 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 vehicle
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 whenignition 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 displayformats for your region (NTSC or PAL). Please note that your RSE willnot read DVDs from a different region.
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Using the DVD playerDisc compatibilityYour RSE player accepts and plays all
DVDs in 4:3 (normal) and 16:9 (wide
screen) video formats. With DVDs that
offer multiple formats, the default format
is 16:9 and will stay that way unless the
user changes the format. (See “Display”
to learn how to adjust the format.)✽ ✽NOTICE• The DVD player has the capability to
play DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW and Video-
CD.
• The DVD player has the capability to play CD-DA, DVD, VCD, PCM,
Dolby Digital and DTS formats.
• Please refer to the appendix for the error messages.Loading a DiscInsert the disc part way into the load slot.
The player will automatically grip the disc
and pull it in the rest of the way. The player
will display “reading” on the screen and
show the “Kia Motors” logo before begin-
ning the DVD. The player is only capable of reading the
bottom side of a disc. When inserting a
single-sided disc, the label side should be
up. When inserting a two-sided disc, the
desired play side should be down.
✽ ✽
NOTICE• Because there is no universal standard
for DVD programming, your disc may
behave differently than below. Some
DVDs may present warning messages
about unauthorized duplication, some
will go directly to a menu and others
may start playing the movie immedi-
ately.
• When the vehicle's ignition is active, the loading of any playable disc will
cause the player to initialize and auto-
matically play the disc. If a disc was
playing prior to the ignition being
turned off, it will not automatically
replay once the ignition is turned on
again. Instead, it will go into standby
mode. Press the SRC or
PLAY/PAUSE( ) button to “wake
up” the unit and resume disc play.
Disc ProtectionThe player has an Auto-Reload Disc
Protection feature to protect discs from
accidental damage. If an ejected disc is
not removed within 25 seconds after being
ejected, it will be pulled back into the play-
er. The disc will not begin playing. Disc can
be played by the SRC or
PLAY/PAUSE( ) buttons.DVD ControlsYou can control your DVD by using the
buttons on the unit's control panel or by
using the remote control. Instructions for
the controls listed below are the same
whether you are using the control panel
or the remote control. However, there are
functions that are only available from the
remote control. These buttons and their
functionality are discussed in the
“REMOTE CONTROL” section begin-
ning.