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Features of your vehicle
Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle
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With the door lock button
 To unlock a door, push the door lockbutton (1) to the “Unlock” position. The
red mark (2) on the button will be visi-
ble.
 To lock a door, push the door lock but- ton (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door
is locked properly, the red mark (2) on
the door lock button will not show.
 To open a door, pull the door handle (3) outward.  If the inner door handle of the front
door is pulled when the door lock but-
ton is in the lock position, the button
will unlock and the door will open. (if
equipped)
 Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch (or
if the smart key is in the vehicle) and
any front door is opened. (if equipped)
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With central door lock switch (if equipped)
Operate by pressing the central door lock
switch.
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Lock Unlock
WARNING - Door lock mal- function
If a power door lock ever fails to
function while you are in the vehi-
cle, try one or more of the following
techniques to exit:
 Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
 Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
 Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from out-
side.
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OTD049007/OHM048010
Driver’s doorPassenger’s door
Driver’s doorPassenger’s door
■4door vehicle, 5door vehicle 
■2door vehicle   

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✽
✽NOTICE
An authorized KIA dealer can activate
or deactivate some auto door lock/
unlock features as follows;
• Auto door unlock by using the dri-
ver's door lock button
• Auto door lock/unlock by shifting the transaxle shift lever out of P (Park) or
into P (Park) 
• Auto door unlock when the ignition key is removed from the ignition
switch (for smart key, when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to the OFF position)
If you want to activate or deactivate
some door lock/unlock feature, consult
an authorized KIA dealer.
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Child-protector rear door lock
(for 4 door, 5 door vehicle only)
The child safety lock is provided to help
prevent children from accidentally open-
ing the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
The rear door safety locks should be
used whenever children are in the vehi-
cle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Push the child safety lock (1) located
on the rear edge of the door to the
lock position. When the child safety
lock is in the lock position, rear door
will not open even when the inner door
handle is pulled. 3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the outside
door handle (3).
Even though the doors may be unlocked,
the rear door will not open by pulling the
inner door handle (2) until the rear door
child safety lock is unlocked.
WARNING- Rear door
locks
If children accidentally open the
rear doors while the vehicle is in
motion, they could fall out and be
severely injured or killed. To pre-
vent children from opening the rear
doors from the inside, the rear door
safety locks should be used when-
ever children are in the vehicle.OTD049008 

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4
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Opening the trunk
With the key
 The trunk is opened with the key. (if
equipped)
 The trunk is opened if the trunk open button on the transmitter (or smart key)
is pressed. Once the trunk is opened
and then closed, the trunk is locked
automatically.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the trunk is closed with the smart key
in it, the chime will sound for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and the trunk will
reopen.
With remote trunk lid release
To open the trunk lid without using the
key, pull up the trunk lid release lever.
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Closing the trunk
To close the trunk, lower the trunk lid,
then press down on it until it locks. To be
sure the trunk lid is securely fastened,
always check by trying to pull it up again.
TRUNK (4 DOOR, 2 DOOR VEHICLE)
OTD049004N
(if equipped)
OHDC048005
WARNING
The trunk lid should be always kept
completely closed while the vehicle
is in motion. If it is left open or ajar,
poisonous exhaust gases may
enter the vehicle and serious ill-
ness or death may result. 

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4
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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-
lowing:
 ment must be correctly installed.
 bustible material must be removed
from the engine compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm (1 ft.) above the closed position and let
it drop. Make sure that it locks into
place.
WARNING - Hood
 Before closing the hood, ensurethat all obstructions are removed
from the hood opening. Closing
the hood with an obstruction
present in the hood opening may
result in property damage or
severe personal injury.
 Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
WARNING 
 Always double check to be surethat the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could open
while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility,
which might result in an accident.
 The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole whenev-
er you inspect the engine com-
partment. This will prevent the
hood from falling and possibly
injuring you.
 Do not move the vehicle with the hood raised. The view will be
blocked and the hood could fall
or be damaged. 

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4
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Advanced lighting speaker 
(if equipped)
Pull down the switch.
The advanced lighting speaker that lights
around the front speaker is adjusted by
turning the knob as follows. 1. ON : The light turns on.
2. MOOD : The light shade changes auto-
matically at regular interval.
3. MUSIC : The light blinks or changes shade according to the
sound of the audio.
If the audio is not turned on,
the light does not turn on.
4. OFF : The light turns off.
5. +/- : When the lights are on, push the illumination button to adjust the
light intensity.
If the low lighting grade is
selected, the intensity of the
light may be weak or may not
illuminate according to the
audio volume or selected con-
ditions.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The lighting around the front speaker
may not illuminate when the sound of
the audio is low.OTDC049221
OTDC049222
CAUTION
Do not use the lights for extended
periods when engine is not run-ning.
It may cause battery discharge.
WARNING
Make sure the switch locks in posi-
tion to avoid damage of the switch
and injury of your hands or body
parts. 

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Illuminated ignition switch 
(if equipped)
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
immediately when the ignition switch is
turned on. It will also go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
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LOCK
The 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.
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WARNING- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or
drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement.
Driving while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous or more dan-
gerous than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-
er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver
or call a cab.
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-
ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.
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Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP
button
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Whenever the front door is opened, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will illumi-
nate for your convenience. The light will
go off after about 30 seconds when the
door is closed.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
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OFF
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-
tion) or vehicle power (ON position),
press the ENGINE START/STOP button
with the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-
tion. When you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will not
change to the OFF position but to the
ACC position.
Also, the steering wheel locks when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is in the
OFF position to protect you against theft.
It locks when the door is opened or when
you pull out the smart key from the smart
key holder.
If the steering wheel is not locked prop-
erly when you open the driver's door, the
warning chime will sound. Try locking the
steering wheel again. If the problem is
not solved, have it checked by an author-
ized KIA dealer. In addition, if the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the OFF position after the dri-
ver's door is opened, the steering wheel
will not lock and the warning chime will
sound. In such a situation, close the door.
Then the steering wheel will lock and the
warning chime will stop.
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NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the ENGINE START/STOP
button will not work. Press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to release
the tension. 
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
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Not illuminated 
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine
(START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON), only when the vehicle is not inmotion. In an emergency situationwhile the vehicle is in motion, you areable to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINESTART/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively with-in 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still mov- ing, you can restart the engine with-out depressing the brake pedal by pressing the ENGINE START/STOPbutton with the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position. 

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Driving your vehicle
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ACC(Accessory)
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electri-
cal accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge.
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ON
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not leave
the ENGINE START/STOP button in the
ON position for a long time. The battery
may discharge, because the engine is
not running.
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START/RUN
To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the shift lever in the P
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position. For
your safety, start the engine with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.
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NOTICE
If you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without depressing the brake
pedal, the engine will not start and the
button will change as follow: 
OFF ➔ ➔
ACC  ➔
➔
ON  ➔
➔
OFF
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