2012 KIA PICANTO ignition

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Features of your vehicle
Using RADIO, SETUP, VOLUME
and AUDIO CONTROL
1. Button
The button toggles FM. Listed
below are the paths as the system
switches FM1 to FMA and back to FM1.
FM/AM: FM1➟FM2 ➟FMA ➟FM1...
2. Button
The button toggles AM. Listed
below are the paths as the system
switches AM1 to AMA and back to AM1.
AM: AM1 ➟AM2 ➟AMA ➟AM1... 3. Button
TA(Traffic announcement) Channels in
FM, CD, AUX mode, turns on/off the
reception of TA channels of RDS.
4. Button & Knob
Turns the audio system on/off when
the ignition switch is on ACC or ON.
If the knob is turned clockwise/counter- clockwise, the volume will increase
/decrease.
Depending on the model if the ignition switch is not on ACC or ON position.
the “Battery Discharge” warning appears
on LCD after 10 seconds of power-up,
and automatically turns off after 1 hours
of operation.
5. Button
When the is pressed, it will automatically tune to the next lower station.
When the is pressed, it will automatically tune to the next higher station. 6. PRESET Buttons
Press ~ buttons
less
than 0.8 seconds to play the station
saved in each button.
Press ~ buttons more than 0.8 seconds or longer to save the
current station to the respective button
with a beep.
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TRACK
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TA
AM
AM
FM
FM
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Using CD Player
1. Button (CD)
If the CD is loaded, turns to CD mode.
If no CD, it displays “No Media” for 3 sec-
onds and returns to the previous mode.
2. Button
Press button for less than
0.8 seconds to play from the beginning of current song.
Press button for less than 0.8 seconds and press again within
1 second to play the previous song. Press button for 0.8 seconds
or longer to initiate reverse directionhigh speed sound search of currentsong.
Press button for less than 0.8 seconds to play the next song.
Press button for 0.8 seconds or longer to initiate forward directionhigh speed sound search of currentsong.
3. Button (RANDOM)Press this button for less than 0.8 sec-
onds to activate ‘RDM’ mode and more
than 0.8 seconds to activate ‘ALL RDM’
mode.
RDM : Only files/tracks in a folder/disc are played back in a random sequence.
ALL RDM (MP3/WMA Only) : All files in a disc are played back in the random
sequence.
4. Button (REPEAT)
Press this button for less than 0.8 sec-
onds to activate 'RPT' mode and more
than 0.8 seconds to activate 'FLD RPT'
mode.
RPT : Only a track (file) is repeatedly played back. FLD RPT (MP3/WMA Only) : Only files
in a folder are repeatedly played back.
5. Button (CD Eject)
Push button for less than 0.8 sec-
onds to eject the CD during CD playback.
This button is enabled when ignition switch
is off.
6. CD Slot
Insert a CD label side up and gently push
in whilst ignition switch is on ACC or ON.
The audio automatically switches to CD
mode and begins to play the CD.
If the audio was turned off, audio power
will automatically turned on as the CD is
inserted.
This audio only recognizes 12cm-size, CD- DA (Audio CD) or ISO data-CD (MP3 CD).
If UDF data-CD or non-CD (e.g. DVD) isinserted, "Reading Error" message will
be displayed and the disc will be ejected.2
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MEDIA
TA_EU_CD
CAUTION
Do not insert a CD if CD indicator is
lit.

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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tyres.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”. Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
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 judgment. Drivingwhilst under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerousthan 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,
do not drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.
WARNING
Driving whilst distracted can result in
a loss of vehicle control, that may
lead to an accident, severe personal
injury, and death. The driver’s pri-
mary responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and use
of any handheld devices, other
equipment, or vehicle systems which
take the driver’s eyes, attention and
focus away from the safe operation
of a vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be used
during operation of the vehicle.

Driving your vehicle
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Ignition switch position
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 towardthe LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
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NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key whilst turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked in this posi-tion.
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WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the vehicle with the engine on, be careful not to depress the accel-
erator pedal for a long period of
time. It may overheat the engine
or exhaust system and cause fire.
When you make a sudden stop or turn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the
floor and it could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Keep all things in the vehicle
safely stored.
If you do not focus on driving, it may cause an accident. Be care-
ful when operating what may dis-
turb driving such as audio or
heater. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always drive safely.
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Driving your vehicle
WARNING- Ignition switch
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC whilst the vehicle
is moving. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which couldcause an accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in 1 st
gear for the
manual transaxle or P (Park) for
the automatic transaxle, set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occurif these precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel whilst
the vehicle is in motion. The pres-
ence of your hand or arm in this
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
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Do not place any movable objectsaround the driver’s seat as they
may move whilst driving, inter-
fere with the driver and lead to anaccident.

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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine with an igni-
tion key (if equipped)
1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
whilst turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake, accelerator
pedal, and clutch (if equipped).
CAUTION
If the engine stalls whilst the vehi- cle is in motion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park)position. If traffic and road condi-
tions permit, you may put the shiftlever in the N (Neutral) positionwhilst the vehicle is still movingand turn the ignition switch to the START position in an attempt to
restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls
or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-engaging the starter.Improper use of the starter may damage it.

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✽✽NOTICE
If you unfasten the seatbelt or open the
driver's door (or engine hood) in auto
stop mode, the following will happen:
 The ISG system will deactivate (the light on the ISG OFF button will illu-
minate).
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 A message "Auto Start Deactivated
Start Manually" will appear on the
LCD display.
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine manually.
The engine will also restart automati-
cally without the driver’s any actions
if the following occurs:
- The fan speed of manual climate con- trol system is set above the 3rd position when the air conditioning is on.
- The fan speed of automatic climate control system is set above the 6thposition when the air conditioning is on.
- When a certain amount of time has passed with the climate control systemon.
- When the defroster is on.
- The brake vaccum pressure is low.
- The battery charging status is low.
- The vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
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ISG system deactivation
If you wish to deactivate the ISG sys-tem, press the ISG OFF button. The
light on the ISG OFF button will illumi-
nate and a message “Auto Stop Off ” will
appear on the LCD display.
If you press the ISG OFF button again, the system will be activated and the
light on the ISG OFF button will turn off. ISG system malfunction
The system may not operate when:
The ISG related sensors or system error
occurs.
The following will happen:
The yellow AUTO STOP ( ) indica-
tor on the instrument cluster will stay
on after blinking for 5 seconds.
✽✽ NOTICE
 If the ISG OFF button light is not turned off by pressing the ISG OFF
button again or if the ISG system con-
tinuously does not work correctly,
please contact an authorised KIA
dealer as soon as possible.
 When the ISG OFF button light comes on, it may stop illuminating after driv-
ing your vehicle at approximately 80
km/h for a maximum of two hours
and setting the fan speed control
below the 2nd position. If the ISG
OFF button light continues to illumi-
nate in spite of the procedure, please
contact an authorised KIA dealer as
soon as possible.
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WARNING
When the engine is in Idle Stop
mode, it's possible to restart theengine without the driver taking
any action.
Before leaving the car or doing any-
thing in the engine room area, stop
the engine by turning the ignition
switch to the LOCK(OFF) position
or removing the ignition key.