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Impact sensing door unlock
system (if equipped)
In the event of air bag deployment result-
ing from a vehicle impact, all doors will
automatically unlock.
Auto door lock/unlock feature
(Automatic transaxle, if equipped)
All doors will automatically lock when
the transaxle shift lever is shifted out of
P(Park).
All doors will automatically unlock when the transaxle shift lever is shifted
into P (Park).
Speed sensing door lock system
(Manual transaxle, if equipped)
All doors will automatically lock afterthe vehicle speed exceeds about 15
km (9 mph).
All doors will automatically unlock when the engine is shut off and the
ignition key is removed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
An authorized Kia dealer can activate
or deactivate some auto door lock/
unlock features.
If you want to activate or deactivate
some door lock/unlock feature, consult
an authorized Kia dealer.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.

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Child-protector rear door lock
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. Insert the key into the child safety lockhole (1) and turn the key to the lock
( ) position. When the child safety
lock is in the lock position, the rear
door will not open even though the
inner door handle is pulled. 3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the outside
door handle (2).
Even though the doors may be unlocked,
the rear door will not open by pulling the
inner door handle (3) 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 of the
vehicle, resulting in severe injury or
death. To prevent children from
opening the rear doors from the
inside, the rear door safety locks
should be used whenever children
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Power window lock button
The driver can disable the power win-dow switches on the passenger doors
by pressing the power window lock but-
ton located on the driver’s door to the
LOCK position (pressed).
When the power window lock button is in the LOCK position (pressed),
the driver’s master control cannot
operate the passenger door power
windows.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the power window system, do notopen or close two windows ormore at the same time. This willalso ensure the longevity of the fuse.
Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door andthe individual door windowswitch in the opposite directionsat the same time. If this is done,the window will stop and cannotbe opened or closed.WARNING - Windows
NEVER leave the ignition key in the vehicle.
NEVER leave any child unattend- ed in the vehicle. Even very
young children may inadvertently
cause the vehicle to move, entan-
gle themselves in the windows,
or otherwise injure themselves or
others.
Always double check to make sure all arms, hands, head and
other obstructions are safely out
of the way before closing a win-
dow.
Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep the dri-
ver’s door power window lock
button in the LOCK position
(pressed). Serious injury can
result from unintentional window
operation by the child.
Do not extend heads or any limbs outside the window while
the vehicle is in motion.
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Features of your vehicle
7.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 sec-
onds or longer to initiate reverse direc-
tion high speed sound search of cur-
rent song.
Press button for less than
0.8 seconds to play the next song.
Press button for 0.8 sec-
onds or longer to initiate forward direc-
tion high speed sound search of cur-
rent song.
8. Button
Press button to move to
child folder of the current folder and
display the first song in the folder.
Press TUNE/ ENTER knob to move to
the folder displayed. It will play the first
song in the folder.
Press button to move to
parent folder of the current folder and
display the first song in the folder.
Press TUNE/ENTER knob to move to
the folder displayed.
9. Button
Displays the information of the current
song.
Audio CD : Disc Title/Artist, Track Title /Artist, Total Track.
MP3 CD : File Name, Title, Artist, Album, Folder, Total Files (Not dis-
played if the information is unavailable
on the CD or file.)
10.Knob & Button
Turn this knob clockwise to browsesongs after current song, or counter-
clockwise to browse songs before cur-
rent song. To play the displayed song,
press the knob. Pressing this knob without turning
enters to AUDIO CONTROL mode.
NOTE:
Order of playing files (folders) :
1. Song playing order : to sequen- tially.
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INFO
FOLDER
FOLDER
FOLDER
TRACK
TRACK
T TRACK
T TRACK
T TRACK
TRACK
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7. Button
Press button to move to
child folder of the current folder and
display the first song in the folder.
Press TUNE/ ENTER knob to move to
the folder displayed. It will play the first
song in the folder.
Press button to move to
parent folder display the first song in
the folder.
Press TUNE/ENTER knob to move to
the folder displayed.
8.Knob & Button
songs after current song, or counter
clockwise to browse songs before cur-
rent song. To play the displayed song,
press the knob.
enters to AUDIO CONTROL mode.
ENTERTUNE
FOLDER
FOLDER
FOLDER
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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis, at
the exact interval depending on the fluid.
Further details are provided in section 7,
“Maintenance”.
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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
Driving while 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.
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. Driving
while under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerous
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.

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For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to aforward or reverse gear.E060101AAM
Transaxle ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the drive
wheels from rotating.
WARNING- Automatic transaxle
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
shifting the shift lever into D
(Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement
can occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order iden-
tified.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your transaxle, do not accelerate theengine in R (Reverse) or any for-ward gear position with thebrakes on.
When stopped on an incline, do not hold the vehicle with theengine power. Use the servicebrake or the parking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R(Reverse) when the engine isabove idle speed.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.

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Removing and storing the spare
tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of
removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
from “rattling” while the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.F070300AAM-EU-U1
Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and applythe parking brake firmly.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in R (Reverse) with manual transaxle or
P (Park) with automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash- er.
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The vehicle can easily roll offthe jack causing serious
injury or death. No person
should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack;
use vehicle support stands.
Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Make sure any children pres- ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
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