
Features of your vehicle
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Operation Tips
To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from
entering the car through the ventilation
system, temporarily set the air intakecontrol to the recirculated air position.
Be sure to return the control to the
fresh air position when the irritation
has passed to keep fresh air in the
vehicle. This will help keep the driver
alert and comfortable.
Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn in through the grilles just ahead
of the windshield. Care should be
taken that these are not blocked by
leaves, snow, ice or other obstructions.
To prevent interior fog on the wind- shield, set the air intake control to the
fresh air position and fan speed to the
desired position, turn on the air condi-tioning system, and adjust the temper-
ature control to desired temperature.Air conditioning (if equipped)
All KIA Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
R-134a refrigerant which does not dam-
age the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Push the air condi- tioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air position.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem- perature control to maintain maximum
comfort.✽✽ NOTICE
When using the air conditioning sys- tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely while driving up hills or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause engine over-
heating. Continue to use the blower
fan but turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off if the temperature gauge indi-
cates engine overheating.
When opening the windows in humid weather air conditioning may create
water droplets inside the vehicle.
Since excessive water droplets may
cause damage to electrical equipment,
air conditioning should only be run
with the windows closed.
Air conditioning system operation tips
If the vehicle has been parked in directsunlight during hot weather, open the
windows for a short time to let the hot
air inside the vehicle escape.
To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid days,
decrease the humidity inside the vehi-
cle by operating the air conditioningsystem.

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Features of your vehicle
INTERIOR FEATURES
LCD monitor (clock, outside tem-
perature, etc.) (if equipped)
The monitor will display the outside tem-
perature, date* and time.
If your vehicle enters into the icy road at
outside temperature range of -5°C to 3°C
(23°F to 37°F), the temperature digits will
blink five times and the symbol ( ) will
illuminate. The date display when the radio power is
turned off.
To change the date*, time, distance unit (km
mi)* or temperature unit(°C
°F), press the SET button for more than1 second.
Then you will enter the set-up mode and
mode changes in the following order as
you press the SET button less than 1second. YEAR* MONTH* DAY* HOUR
MINUTE DISTANCE UNIT CHANGE*
TEMPERATURE UNIT CHANGE
Escape set-up mode
Press the SET button less than 1 second to select the mode and set the data usingthe UP( ▲) and DOWN( ▼) button while
the selected setting mode blinks.
To cancel the SET UP mode, do one of
the following :
- Press the SET button less than 1 sec-
ond in set-up temperature unit change mode
- Press the SET button more than 1 sec- ond in any set-up mode
- After 15 seconds without any key press
- Ignition is ON or OFF in set-up mode
- Battery is disconnected * if equipped Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
For the cigarette lighter to work, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC or ONposition.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into its socket. When the element isheated, the lighter will pop out to the
“ready” position.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette
lighter, use only a genuine KIA replace-
ment or its approved equivalent.
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Features of your vehicle
Antenna
Roof antenna
Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive both AM and FM signals. This
antenna can be removed. To remove the
antenna, turn it counter clockwise, To
install the antenna, turn it clockwise.How car audio works
AM (MW) and FM radio signals are
broadcast from transmitter towers locat-
ed around your city. They are intercepted
by the radio antenna on your car. This
signal is then received by the radio and
sent to your speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached
your vehicle the precise engineering of
your audio system ensures the best pos-
sible audio reproduction. However in
some cases the signal coming to your
vehicle may not be strong an clear. This
can be due to factors such as the dis-
tance from the radio station, closeness of
other strong radio stations or the pres-
ence of buildings, bridges or other large
obstructions in the area.
AUDIO SYSTEM
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CAUTION
• Before entering a place with a low
height clearance, be sure that the
antenna is removed.
Be sure to remove the antenna before washing the car in an auto-matic car wash or it may be dam-
aged.
When reinstalling your antenna, it is important that it is fully tight-ened to ensure proper reception.
When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place the cargo near
the antenna pole to ensure properreception.
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FM reception

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Features of your vehicle
Station Swapping – As a FM signalweakens, another more powerful sta- tion signal near the same frequency
may begin to play. This is because
your radio is designed to lock onto the
clearest signal. If this occurs, selectanother station with a stronger signal.
Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio sig- nals being received from several
directions can cause distortion or flut-
tering. This can be caused by a director reflected signal from the same sta-
tion, or by signals from two stations
with close frequencies. If this occurs,select another station until the condi-tion has passed.
Using a cellular phone or a two-way
radio
When a cellular phone is used inside the
vehicle, noise may be produced from the
audio equipment. This does not meanthat something is wrong with the audio
equipment. In such a case, use the cellu-
lar phone at a place as far as possiblefrom the audio equipment. General informationRDS (Radio Data System)
Many VHF stations transmit RDS infor-
mation. The tuner evaluates the RDS
telegram and offers the following advan-tages:
PS (Program Service name): Display
of station name.
PTY (Program TYpe): Station selec-
tion by program type.
AF (Alternative Frequency):
Automatic re-tuning to best alternative
frequency.
TA (Traffic Announcement): Traffic
announcements.
EON (Enhanced Other Networks):
Automatic fade-in of traffic announce-
ments on other stations.
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CAUTION
When using a communication sys-
tem such a cellular phone or a radioset inside the vehicle, a separateexternal antenna must be fitted.When a cellular phone or a radio set
is used with an internal antennaalone, it may interfere with the vehi- cles electrical system and adverse-ly affect safe operation of the vehi-
cle.
WARNING
Don’t use a cellular phone when
you are driving. You must stop at a
safe place to use a cellular phone.