2011 KIA CADENZA brake

Introduction
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Use of MTBE
KIA recommends avoiding fuels contain-
ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may
reduce vehicle performance and produce
vapor lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components ofthe fuel system.
Gasolines for cleaner air
To help contribute to cleaner air, KIA rec-
ommends that you use gasolines treated
with detergent additives, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine run
cleaner and enhance performance of theEmission Control System.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail- able. No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly break-in the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emergen- cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000
km (1,200 miles) of operation.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the fuelsystem and any performance prob-lems that are caused by the use offuels containing methanol or fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
ESP indicator*
ESP OFF indicator*
Malfunction indicator light
Air bag warning light
Cruise indicator*
Cruise SET indicator*
Immobilizer indicator
Low fuel level warning light
* : if equipped ❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging system warning light
Overspeed warning light*
120km/h
Tail light indicator
Trunk ajar warning light
Front fog light indicator
Rear fog light indicator*
Door ajar warning light

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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1. Instrument cluster.............................4-43
2. Horn .................................................4-38
3. Driver's front air bag .........................3-37
4. Light control/Turn signals .................4-76
5. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-82
6. Auto cruise control* ..........................5-28
7. Steering wheel audio control* ........4-121
8. Ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOPbutton ..........................................5-4, 5-7
9. Hazard warning flasher switch ..4-75, 6-2
10. Digital clock ..................................4-117
11. Climate control system .......4-91, 4-100
12. Shift lever .......................................5-12
13. Passenger's front air bag ...............3-37
14. Glove box .....................................4-111
15. Parking brake .................................5-19
* : if equipped

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-16
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-16
3. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-19
4. Radiator cap .....................................7-20
5. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-21
6. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-22
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-23
8. Air cleaner.........................................7-24
9. Fuse box ...........................................7-45
10. Negative battery terminal................7-30
11. Positive battery terminal .................7-30
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❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Safety features of your vehicle
Carrying long/narrow cargo (if equipped)
Additional cargo space is provided to
accommodate long/narrow cargo (skis,
poles, etc.) not able to fit properly in the
trunk when closed.
1. Pull the armrest down.
2. Pull the cover down while pushing therelease lever down.
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CAUTION
Make sure the engine is off, the
shift lever is in P and the parking
brake is applied whenever load-ing or unloading cargo. TheVehicle may move if the shift lever is inadvertently moved to another
position.
Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seatsto prevent damage to the vehicle
interior.
When cargo is loaded through the rear passenger seats, ensure thecargo is properly secured to pre-vent it from moving while driving.
Unsecured cargo in the passen-ger compartment can cause dam-age to the vehicle or injury to it’s occupants.
WARNING - Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the
shift lever is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is securely applied
whenever loading or unloading
cargo. Failure to take these steps
may allow the vehicle to move if the
shift lever is inadvertently moved toanother position.
WARNING - Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from being thrown about
the vehicle in a collision and caus-
ing injury to the vehicle occupants.Do not place objects in the rear
seats, since they cannot be proper-
ly secured and may hit the frontseat occupants in a collision.

Safety features of your vehicle
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Just before impact, drivers often brake
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the
front portion of the vehicle causing it to
“ride” under a vehicle with a higher
ground clearance. Air bags may not
inflate in this "under-ride" situation
because deceleration forces that are
detected by sensors may be signifi-
cantly reduced by such “under-ride”
collisions. Air bags may not inflate in rollover acci-
dents because air bag deployment
would not provide protection to the
occupants.
However, side impact and curtain air bags may inflate when the vehicle is
rolled over by a side impact collision, if
the vehicle is equipped with side
impact air bags and curtain air bags. Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle
collides with objects such as utility
poles or trees, where the point of
impact is concentrated to one area and
the full force of the impact is not deliv-
ered to the sensors.
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Features of your vehicle
Operating door locks from out-
side the vehicle
Mechanical key
After removing the cover, turn the keytoward the rear of the vehicle to unlock
and toward the front of the vehicle to
lock.
If you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, only the driver’s door will
lock/unlock.
Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.
When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure that doors are
closed securely.
Transmitter/Smart key
Doors can be locked and unlocked withthe transmitter (or smart key). (if equipped)
Doors can be locked and unlocked pressing the button of the outside door
handle with the smart key in your pos-session.
Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.
When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure that doors are
closed securely.
✽✽ NOTICE
 In cold and wet climates, door locks and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
 If the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operating
temporarily in order to protect the
circuit and prevent damage to system
components.
To lock a door without the key, push theinside door lock button (1) or central
door lock switch (2 ) to the “Lock” posi-
tion and close the door (3).
If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle doors
will lock automatically.
✽✽ 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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Lock
Unlock
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Features of your vehicle
When pushing down on the front por-tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will lock.
When pushing down on the rear por- tion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch or the smart key in the vehicle and any front
door is opened, the doors will not lock
even though the front portion (1) of the
central door lock switch is pressed. Impact sensing door unlock sys- tem
All doors will automatically unlock after
an impact causes the air bags to deploy.
✽✽
NOTICE
You can activate or deactivate some auto
door lock/unlock features in the vehicle
setting as follows:
 Speed sensing auto door lock
 Auto door unlock by unlocking the driver's door
 Auto door unlock when the ignition key is removed from the ignition
switch or the smart key is removed
from the smart key holder.
 Auto door lock/unlock by shifting the
transaxle shift lever out of P (Park) or
into P (Park)
If you want to activate or deactivate
some door lock/unlock feature, refer to
the “Vehicle Option” in this chapter.
WARNING - Unlocked
vehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can
invite theft or possible harm to you
or others from someone hiding in
your vehicle while you are gone.
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
WARNING - Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended chil-dren or animals who cannot escape
the vehicle. Furthermore, children
might operate features of the vehi-
cle that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm, possi-
bly from someone gaining entry to
the vehicle. Never leave children or
animals unattended in your vehicle.WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehi-
cle is in motion to prevent acci-
dental opening of the door.
Locked doors will also discour-
age potential intruders when the
vehicle stops or slows.
Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcy-
cles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a door
when something is approaching
can cause damage or injury.