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Features of your vehicle
Malfunction indicator (MIL)(check engine light) (if equipped)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-cates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-sion control system. This light will also illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, and will go out in a few seconds
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, take your vehicle to the nearest
authorized KIA dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized KIA dealer promptly.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the EmissionControl System Malfunction Indicator
Light illuminated may cause damageto the emission control systemswhich could effect drivability and/or fuel economy.
CAUTION - Gasoline engine
If the Emission Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi- nates, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could
result in loss of engine power. Havethe Engine Control System inspect-ed as soon as possible by anauthorized KIA dealer.
CAUTION - Diesel engine
If the Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light blinks,
some error related to the injectionquantity adjustment occurs which could result in loss of enginepower, combustion noise and poor
emission. Have the Engine ControlSystem inspected as soon as pos-sible by an authorized KIA dealer.
CAUTION - Diesel engine
(if equipped)
When the malfunction indicatorlight is blinks, it may stop blinking
after driving the vehicle at morethan 60 km/h (37 mph) or at morethan second gear with 1500 ~ 2000engine rpm for a certain time (for
about 25 minutes).
If the malfunction indicator lightcontinues to be blinked in spite ofthe procedure, please visit an
authorized KIA dealer and thencheck the DPF system.
If you continue to drive with themalfunction indicator light blinkingfor a long time, the DPF system can
be damaged and fuel consumptioncan be worsen.

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Overspeed warning light
(if equipped)
Overspeed warning light
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning light will
blink. This is to prevent you from over-speeding.
Overspeed warning chime
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning chime will
sound for about 5 seconds. This is to pre-
vent you from overspeeding.
4WD system warning light(if equipped)
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the 4WD indicator will illu-
minate and then go off in a few seconds.
If the 4WD system warning light
illuminates, this indicates that there is a
malfunction in the 4WD system. If this
occurs, have your vehicle checked by an
authorized KIA dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
4WD LOCK indicator (if equipped)
The 4WD LOCK indicator light is illumi-
nated when the 4WD LOCK button is
pushed. The purpose of this 4WD LOCK
mode is to increase the drive power
when driving on dry road surfaces, wet
pavement, snow-covered roads and/or
off-road. The 4WD LOCK indicator light is
turned off by pushing the button again.
KEY OUT indicator (if equipped)
When the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC or ON position, if any door
is open, the system checks for the smart
key. If the smart key is not in the vehicle,
the indicator will blink, and if all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. The indicator will go off
while the vehicle is moving. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle or insert it in the
smart key holder.
TPMS (Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem) indicator (if equipped)
Low tire pressure telltale /
TPMS malfunction indicator
Low tire pressure position
telltale
The low tire pressure telltale comes on
for 3 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the "ON" position.
The low tire pressure and position tell-
tales illuminate when one or more of your
tires is significantly underinflated.
KEY
OUT120 km/h
CAUTION
Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on dry
paved roads or highway, it cancause noise, vibration or damage of4WD related parts.

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The low tire pressure telltale will illumi-
nate after it blinks for approximately one
minute when there is a problem with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
If this occurs, have the system checked
by an authorized KIA dealer as soon as
possible.
For details, refer to the TPMS on chapter 6.LCD display warning (if equipped)
Key is not in vehicle
If the smart key is not in the vehicle and
if any door is opened or closed with the
ENGINE START/STOP button in the
ACC, ON, or START position, the warn-
ing illuminates on the LCD display. Also,
the chime sounds for 5 seconds when
the smart key is not in the vehicle and thedoor is closed.
Always have the smart key with you.
Key is not detected
If the smart key is not in the vehicle or is
not detected and you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, the warning illumi-
nates on the LCD display for 10 seconds.
Also, the immobilizer indicator and the
key holder light blinks for 10 seconds.
Low key battery
If the ENGINE START/STOP button turns
to the OFF position when the smart key
in the vehicle discharges, the warning
illuminates on the LCD display for about
10 seconds. Also, the warning chime
sounds once.
Replace the battery with a new one.Press brake pedal to start engine
If the ENGINE START/STOP button turns
to the ACC position twice by pressing the
button repeatedly without depressing the
brake pedal, the warning illuminates on
the LCD display for about 10 seconds to
indicate that you should depress the
brake pedal to start the engine.
Shift to "P" position
If you try to turn off the engine without the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will turn to
the ACC position. If the button is pressed
once more it will turn to the ON position.
The warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate that
you should press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift lever
in the P (Park) position to turn off the
engine.
Also, the warning chime sounds for about
10 seconds. (if equipped)
WARNING
- Safe stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you feel any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes
gradually and with light force,
and slowly move to a safe posi-
tion off the road.

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Remove key
When you turn off the engine with the
smart key in the smart key holder, the
warning illuminates on the LCD display
for about 10 seconds. Also, the smart key
holder light blinks for about 10 seconds.
To remove the smart key push the smart
key once and pull it out from the smart
key holder.
Insert key
If you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while "Key is not detected" illumi-
nates on the LCD display, the warning
“Insert key” illuminates for about 10 sec-
onds. Also, the immobilizer indicator and
the key holder light blinks for about 10
seconds. Press start button again
If you can not operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is a
problem with the ENGINE START/STOP
button system, the warning illuminates
for 10 seconds and the chime sounds
continuously to indicate that you could
start the engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more. The chime will stop if the ENGINE
START/STOP button system works nor-
mally or the theft alarm system is armed.
If the warning illuminates each time you
press the ENGINE START/STOP button,
take your vehicle to an authorized KIA
dealer and have the system checked.
Shift to "P" or "N" to start the engine
If you try to start the engine with the shift
lever not in the P(Park) or N(Neutral)
position, the warning illuminates for
about 10 seconds on the LCD display.
You can also start the engine with the
shift lever in the N(Neutral) position, but
for your safety start the engine with the
shift lever in the P(Park) position.Press start button while turn steering
If the steering wheel does not unlock nor-
mally when the ENGINE START/STOP
button is pressed, the warning illumi-
nates for 10 seconds on the LCD display.
Also, the warning chime sounds once
and the ENGINE START/STOP button
light blinks for 10 seconds.
When you are warned, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button while turn-
ing the steering wheel right and left.
Check steering wheel lock
If the steering wheel does not lock nor-
mally when the ENGINE START/STOP
button turns to the OFF position, the
warning illuminates for 10 seconds on
the LCD display. Also, the warning chime
sounds for 3 seconds and the ENGINE
START/STOP button light blinks for 10
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Features of your vehicle
Windshield washers
In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windshield and to run the wipers
1-3 cycles. Use this function when the windshield is
dirty.The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid
to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
the windshield and obscure yourvision.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set the wiper switch in the OFF (O) position
to stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be dam-aged if the switch is set in the AUTOmode while washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of the pas-senger side windshield glass.Damage to system parts could occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in winter,set the wiper switch in the OFF (O)position. Otherwise, wipers mayoperate and ice may damage the
windshield wiper blades. Alwaysremove all snow and ice and defrostthe windshield properly prior tooperating the windshield wipers.
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Features of your vehicle
1. AUX/USB Selection Button
If USB is connected, it switches to USB
mode. If a CD is loaded or AUX (or USB,
iPod) is connected, then it switches in theorder of CD ➟ USB ➟ AUX ➟ CD ...
each time the button is pressed.
If there is no CD and auxiliary device is
not connected, LCD displays “No Media”
for 3 seconds and returns to previous
mode.
2. TRACK Moving Button
Press the [TRACK ] button for less
than 0.8 second to play from the begin-
ning of the current track.
Press the button for less than 0.8 sec- ond and press it again within 1 second
to move to and play the previous track.
Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play the track in reverse
direction in fast speed.
Press the [TRACK ] button for less
than 0.8 second to move to the next
track. Press the button for 0.8 second
or longer to play the track in forward
direction in fast speed. 3. RANDOM Playback Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second
to start or stop the random playback of
the songs in the current folder.
Press the button for more than 0.8 sec-
ond to randomly play the entire songs in
the USB device.
Press the button again to cancel the mode.
4. REPEAT Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second to repeat the current song.
Press the button for more than 0.8 sec- ond to repeat all songs in the currently
played folder sequentially (FOLDER
REPEAT)
5. SCAN Selection Button
Scans each song in the USB device for 10 seconds each.
Press the button once again to cancel scanning.
6. INFO Button
Displays the information of the file current-
ly played in the order of FILE NAME
➟
TITLE ➟ ARTIST ➟ ALBUM ➟ FOLDER ➟
TOTAL FILE ➟NORMAL DISPLAY ➟
FILE NAME ➟… (Displays no information
if the file has no song information.) 7. SEARCH Knob & ENTER
Button
Turn this button clockwise to display thesongs ahead of the current song.
Turn the button counterclockwise to dis-
play the songs before the current song.
selected song.
MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER and BAL-
ANCE TUNE mode. The mode selected
is shown on the display. After selecting
each mode, rotate the Audio control
knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
8. FOLDER Moving Button
Press [FOLDER ] button to move to child folder of the current folder and
display the first song in the folder.
Press TUNE/ ENTER knob to move to
the folder displayed. It will play the first
song in the folder.
Press [FOLDER ] button to move to parent folder display the first song in
the folder.
Press TUNE/ENTER knob to move to
the folder displayed.

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1. iPod Selection Button
If iPod is connected, it switches to the
iPod mode from the previous mode to
play the song files stored in the iPod.
If there is no iPod connected, then it dis-
plays the message "No Media" for 3 sec-
onds and returns to the previous mode.
2. TRACK Moving Button
Press the [TRACK ] but ton for less
than 0.8 second to play from the begin-
ning of the song currently played.
Press the button for less than 0.8 sec- ond and press it again within 1 second
to move to and play the previous track.
Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play the song in reverse
direction in fast speed.
Press the [TRACK ] button for less than 0.8 second to move to the next
track.
Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play the song in forward direc-
tion in fast speed.
3. REPEAT Button
Repeats the song currently played. 4. RANDOM Playback Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second
to start or stop the random playback of
the songs within the current category.
Press the button for longer than 0.8 sec-
ond to randomly play all songs in the
entire album of the iPod.
Press the button once again to cancel
the mode.
5. INFO Button
Displays the information of the file cur-
rently played in the order of TITLE
➟
ARTIST ➟ALBUM ➟NORMAL DISPLAY
➟ TITLE ➟... (Displays no information if
the file has no song information.)
6. SEARCH Knob & ENTER
Button
When you rotate the knob clockwise, it
will display the songs (category) ahead
of the song currently played (category in
the same level). Also, when you rotate
the knob counterclockwise, it will display
the songs (category) before the song
currently played (category in the same
level).
song category, press the button to skip
to and play the selected song.
MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER and BAL-
ANCE TUNE mode. The mode selected
is shown on the display. After selecting
each mode, rotate the Audio control
knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
7. CATEGORY Selection Button
Moves to the upper category from cur-
rently played category of the iPod.
To move to (play) the category (song)
displayed, press TUNE/ENTER knob.
You will be able to search through the
lower category of the selected category.
The order of iPod’s category is SONG,
ALBUMS, ARTISTS, GENRES, and iPod.

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1. AUX/USB Selection Button
If the auxiliary device is connected, it
switches to AUX or USB mode to play the
sound from the auxiliary player.
If there is no auxiliary device, then the message "No Media" will become dis-
played on the LCD for 3 seconds and
returns to previous mode.
2. TRACK Moving Button
Press the [TRACK ] button for less
than 0.8 second to play from the begin-
ning of the current track.
Press the button for less than 0.8 sec- ond and press it again within 1 second
to move to and play the previous track.
Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play the track in reverse
direction in fast speed.
Press the [TRACK ] button for less
than 0.8 second to move to the next
track. Press the button for 0.8 second
or longer to play the track in forward
direction in fast speed. 3. RANDOM Playback Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second
to start or stop the random playback of
the songs in the current folder.
Press the button for more than 0.8 sec-
ond to randomly play the entire songs in
the USB device.
Press the button again to cancel the mode.
4. REPEAT Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second to repeat the current song.
Press the button for more than 0.8 sec- ond to repeat all songs in the currently
played folder sequentially (FOLDER
REPEAT)
5. SCAN Selection Button
Scans each song in the USB device for 10 seconds each.
Press the button once again to cancel scanning.
6. INFO Button
Displays the information of the file cur-
rently played in the order of FILE NAME➟
TITLE ➟ ARTIST ➟ ALBUM ➟ FOLDER
➟ TOTAL FILE ➟NORMAL DISPLAY ➟
FILE NAME ➟… (Displays no informa-
tion if the file has no song information.) 7. SEARCH Knob & ENTER
Button
Turn this button clockwise to display thesongs ahead of the current song.
Turn the button counterclockwise to dis-
play the songs before the current song.
selected song.
MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER and BAL-
ANCE TUNE mode. The mode selected
is shown on the display. After selecting
each mode, rotate the Audio control
knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
8. FOLDER Moving Button
Press [FOLDER ] button to move to child folder of the current folder and
display the first song in the folder.
Press TUNE/ ENTER knob to move to
the folder displayed. It will play the first
song in the folder.
Press [FOLDER ] button to move to parent folder display the first song in
the folder.
Press TUNE/ENTER knob to move to
the folder displayed.