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Features of your vehicle
Low tire pressure indi-cator / TPMS malfunc-tion indicator
The low tire pressure telltale comes
on for 3 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the "ON" position.
The low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates when one or more of your tires
is significantly underinflated.
The low tire pressure telltale will illu-
minate after it blinks for approximate-
ly one minute when there is a prob-
lem with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
If this occurs, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.
If the warning light illuminates while
driving, reduce vehicle speed imme-
diately and stop the vehicle. Avoid
hard braking and overcorrecting the
steering wheel. Inflate the tires to the
proper pressure as indicated on the
vehicle’s tire information placard. 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 grad-
ually and with light force, and slow-
ly move to a safe position off the
road.
Charging system warn-
ing light
This warning light indicates a mal-
function of either the generator or
electrical charging system.
If the warning light illuminates while
the vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the gen- erator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a problem exists somewhere in the
electrical charging system. Have
an authorized Kia dealer correct
the problem as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator (if equipped)
WARNING - Low tirepressure
Significantly low tire pressure
makes the vehicle unstable and
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and increased braking
distances.
Continued driving on low pres-
sure tires will cause the tires to
overheat and fail.

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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.
EPS (Electronic PowerSteering) system warn-ing light
This indicator light comes on after
the ignition key is turned to the ON
position and then it will go out.
This light also comes on when the
EPS has some problems. If it comes
on while driving, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Key reminder warning chime (if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while
the ignition key is left in the ignition
switch (ACC or LOCK position), the
key reminder warning chime will
sound. This is to prevent you from
locking your keys in the vehicle. The
chime sounds until the key is
removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
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 but-
ton in the ACC, ON, or START posi-
tion, the warning illuminates on the
LCD display. Also, the chime sounds
for 5 seconds when the smart key is
not in the vehicle and the door 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 illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for 10 seconds. Also, the immo-
bilizer indicator and the key holder
light blinks for 10 seconds.
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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
normally or the theft alarm system is
armed.
If the warning illuminates each time
you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, take your vehi-
cle to an authorized Kia dealer and
have the system checked. Shift to "P" or "N" to start engine
If you try to start the engine with the
shift lever not in the P(Park) or
N(Neutral) position, the warning illu-
minates for about 10 seconds on the
LCD display.
You can also start the engine with
the shift lever in the N(Neutral) posi-
tion, 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
normally when the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed, the
warning illuminates 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
turning the steering wheel right and
left.Steering wheel unlocked (if equipped)
If the steering wheel does not lock
normally when the ENGINE
START/STOP button turns to the
OFF position, the warning illumi-
nates for 10 minutes on the LCD dis-
play. If locks when the door is opened
or when you pull out the smart key
from the smart key holder.
Check steering wheel lock
If the steering wheel does not lock
normally when the ENGINE
START/STOP button turns to the
OFF position, the warning illumi-
nates for 10 seconds on the LCD dis-
play. Also, the warning chime sounds
for 3 seconds and the ENGINE
START/STOP button light blinks for
10 seconds.
Low tire pressure (if equipped)
If one or more of your tires is signifi-
cantly under-inflated when the igni-
tion key is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion, the warning illuminates for 10
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Headlamp escort (if equipped)
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or OFF position with the head-
lights ON, the headlights remain on
for about 20 minutes. However, if the
driver’s door is opened and closed,
the headlights are turned off after 30
seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter (or smart key) twice or turning
the light switch to the OFF or Auto
position. However, if you turn the light
switch to the Auto position when it is
dark outside, the headlights will not
be turned off immediately.
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is toprevent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the parking lights when
the driver removes the ignition key
and opens the driver-side door (in
that order).
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driv-
er parks on the side of the road at
night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the ignition key is removed,
perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.
Daytime running light
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especial-
ly helpful after dawn and before sun-
set.
The DRL system turns OFF when:
1. The headlight are ON.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. Engine stops.
4. The turn signal light is ON.
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Audio remote control
(if equipped)
The steering wheel audio remote
control button is installed to promote
safe driving.
Do not operate the audio remote
control buttons simultaneously.
VOLUME ( / ) (1)
Push up the lever to increase vol-
ume.
Push down the lever to decrease volume.
SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)
If the SEEK/PRESET button is
pressed for 0.8 second or more, it
will work as follows in each mode.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK
select button.
CDP mode
It will function as the FF/REW button.
CDC mode
It will function as the DISC
UP/DOWN button.
If the SEEK/PRESET button is
pressed for less than 0.8 second, it
will work as follows in each mode. RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STA-
TION select buttons.
CDP mode
It will function as the TRACK
UP/DOWN button.
CDC mode
It will function as the TRACK
UP/DOWN button.
MODE (3)
Press the button to select Radio or
CD (compact disc).
MUTE (4)
Press the MUTE button to cancel
the sound.
Press the MUTE button again to activate the sound.
Detailed information for audio control
buttons is described in the following
pages in this section.
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Features of your vehicle
(if equipped)
1. button : Raises or lowersspeaker volume.
2. : Mute the microphone during a
call.
3. button : Activates voice recog- nition.
4. button : Places and transfers calls.
5. button : Ends calls or cancels functions.
■What is Bluetooth®wireless
technology?
Bluetooth®wireless technology that
allows multiple devices to be con-
nected in a short range, low-powered
devices like hands-free, stereo head-
set, steering remote control, etc. For
more information, visit the
Bluetooth®wireless technology web-
site at
www.Bluetooth.com
■General Features
This audio system supports
Bluetooth®wireless technology
enabled hands-free and stereo-
headset features.
- HANDS-FREE feature: Making or receiving calls wirelessly through
voice recognition.
- STEREO-HEADSET feature: Playing music from cellular
phones (that supports A2DP fea-
ture) wirelessly.
Voice recognition engine of the
Bluetooth®wireless technology
system supports 3 types of lan-
guages:
English
Canadian French
US Spanish
The phone must be paired to the system before using
Bluetooth®
wireless technology features.
Only one selected (linked) cellular phone can be used with the sys-
tem at a time.
Some phones are not fully compat- ible with this system.
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■Receiving a Phone Call
When receiving a phone call, a ring-
tone is audible from speakers and
the audio system changes into tele-
phone mode.
When receiving a phone call,
“Incoming call” message and incom-
ing phone number (if available) are
displayed on the audio.

- Press button on the steering wheel.

- Press button on the steering
wheel.

- Use VOLUME buttons on the steer- ing wheel.
(Private Call):
- Press and hold button on the steering wheel until the audio sys-
tem transfers a call to the phone.■Talking on the Phone
When talking on the phone, “Active
Call” message and the other party’s
phone number (if available) are dis-
played on the audio.

- Press button on the steering wheel.
■Bluetooth®wireless technology
Audio Music Streaming
The audio system supports
Bluetooth®wireless technology
A2DP (Audio Advanced Distribution
Profile) and AVRCP (Audio Video
Remote Control Profile) technolo-
gies.
Both profiles provide steaming of
music via compatible “PAIRED”
Bluetooth®wireless technology
enabled Cellular phone.
To stream music from the
Bluetooth®
wireless technology enabled cellular
phone, play your music files on your
cellular phone according to your cel-
lular phone user’s manual and press
the button on the audio sys-
tem until “MP3 play” is displayed on
the LCD.
The audio system head unit displays
‘MP3 MODE’.
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Features of your vehicle
■Making a Phone Call

➀ Press button.
\b Say the following command.
- Call : Connects the call to John.
- Call on : Connects the call to John’s mobile
phone number.
- Call at : Connects the call to john’s home
number.
- Call in : Connects the call to John’s office
number.
Note:
Calls can be immediately connect-
ed to contacts who name or voice
tag are saved in the phonebook(or
contacts).
A phone call can be made by speak-
ing names registered in the audio
system.
➀
Press button.
\b Say “Call”.
➂ Say “By name” when prompted.
➃ Say desired name (in Phonebook
or voice tag).
➄ Say desired location (phone num-
ber type). Only stored locations
can be selected.
\f Say “Yes” to confirm and make a
call.
A shortcut to each of the following
functions is available:
1. Say “Call Name”
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✽ Tip
■Voice Operation
To get the best performance out of
the Voice Recognition System,
observe the followings:
- Keep the interior of the vehicle
as quiet as possible. Close the
window to eliminate surround-
ing noise (traffic noise, vibra-
tion sounds, etc), which may
disturb recognizing the voice
command correctly.
- Speak a command after a beep sound within 5 seconds.
Otherwise the command will
not be received properly.
- Speak in a natural voice with- out pausing between words.
- While receiving voice com- mands, press the button on
the steering wheel remote con-
troller to terminate guidance.
Voice command will convert
back to waiting mode to allow
the user to say a new voice com-
mand.