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Safety system of your vehicle
SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free
and so there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag
warning light does not illuminate, or con-
tinuously remains on, we recommend
that the system be inspected by an
authorised Kia dealer.
WARNING
 Modification to SRS components or wiring, including the addition
of any kind of badges to the pad
covers or modifications to the
body structure, can adversely
affect SRS performance and lead
to possible injury.
 For cleaning the air bag pad cov- ers, use only a soft, dry cloth or
one which has been moistened
with plain water. Solvents or
cleaners could adversely affect
the air bag covers and proper
deployment of the system.
 No objects should be placed over or near the air bag modules on
the steering wheel, instrument
panel, and the front passenger's
panel above the glove box,
because any such object could
cause harm if the vehicle is in a
crash severe enough to cause
the air bags to inflate.
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 If the air bags inflate, we recom-mend that the system be replaced
by an authorised Kia dealer.
 Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS wiring, or other components
of the SRS system. Doing so
could result in injury, due to acci-
dental inflation of the air bags or
by rendering the SRS inopera-
tive.
 If components of the air bag sys- tem must be discarded, or if the
vehicle must be scrapped, certain
safety precautions must be
observed. An authorised Kia
dealer knows these precautions
and can give you the necessary
information. Failure to follow
these precautions and proce-dures could increase the risk of
personal injury.
 If your car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on floor-
ing, you shouldn't try to start the
engine; we recommend that you
contact an authorised Kia dealer.
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Speed limiter indicator (if equipped) The indicator illuminates when the speed
limit control system is enabled by move
the lever up on the steering wheel.
The indicator goes off when the lever
up again to deactivate the system.
If there is a problem with the speed limit
control system, the “---” indicator will blink. If this occurs, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorised Kia
dealer.
For more details, refer to “Speed limit
control system” in section 5.The speed limiter indicators illuminates
on the LCD display.
Odometer (km or mi.) The odometer indicates the total dis-
tance the vehicle has been driven.
You will also find the odometer useful to
determine when periodic maintenance
should be performed.
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Features of your vehicle
Service mode
This mode calculates when you need a
scheduled maintenance service (mileage
or days)
If you want to see the service mode when
other modes are displayed, press the ▲
or ▼ button less than 1 second. If you do not have your vehicle servicedaccording to the scheduled maintenance
service on the LCD display, this LCD dis-
play will show the elapsed mileage or
days.
If you want to reset the maintenance
schedule, when the service required mes-
sage is displayed :
- Press the button more than 5 sec-
onds.
- " : Reset" will be shown on the LCD display.
- Press the button again more than 1 second.
If you do not press the button within 5
seconds, " : Reset" will disap pear.If you want to change the interval of the
maintenance service schedule, we rec-
ommend that you consult an authorised
Kia dealer.
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Features of your vehicle
Speed limiter indicator (if equipped) The indicator illuminates when the speed
limit control system is enabled by move
the lever up on the steering wheel.
The indicator goes off when the lever
up again to deactivate the system.
If there is a problem with the speed limit
control system, the “---” indicator will blink.If this occurs, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorised Kia
dealer.
For more details, refer to “Speed limit
control system” in section 5.The speed limiter indicators illuminates
on the LCD display.
Odometer (km or mi.) The odometer indicates the total dis-
tance the vehicle has been driven.
You will also find the odometer useful to
determine when periodic maintenance
should be performed.
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Service mode
This mode calculates when you need a
scheduled maintenance service (mileage
or days)
If you want to see the service mode when
other modes are displayed, press the
button less than 1 second. If you do not have your vehicle servicedaccording to the scheduled maintenance
service on the LCD display, this LCD dis-
play will show the elapsed mileage or days.
If you want to reset the maintenance
schedule, when the service required mes-
sage is displayed :
- Press the button more than 5 sec-
onds.
- " : Reset" will be shown on the LCD display.
- Press the button again more than 1 second.
If you do not press the button within
5 seconds, " : Reset" will disappear. If you want to change the interval of the
maintenance service schedule, we rec-
ommend that you consult an authorised
Kia dealer.
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CAUTION
 Operating the device whilst driv-ing could lead to accidents due to
a lack of attention to external sur- roundings. First park the vehiclebefore operating the device.
 Adjust the volume to levels that allow the driver to hear soundsfrom outside of the vehicle. Driving in a state where external sounds cannot be heard may lead
to accidents.
 Pay attention to the volume set- ting when turning the device on.A sudden output of extreme vol-
ume upon turning the device oncould lead to hearing impairment. (Adjust the volume to a suitablelevels before turning off the
device.)
 If you want to change the position of device installation, pleaseinquire with your place of pur-chase or service maintenance
centre. Technical expertise isrequired to install or disassemble the device.
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WARNING
 Do not stare at the screen whilstdriving. Staring at the screen for
prolonged periods of time couldlead to traffic accidents.
 Do not disassemble, assemble, or modify the audio system. Such
acts could result in accidents, fire, or electric shock.
 Using the phone whilst driving may lead to a lack of attention of trafficconditions and increase the likeli-
bonnet of accidents. Use the phone feature after parking thevehicle.
 Heed caution not to spill water or introduce foreign objects into thedevice. Such acts could lead tosmoke, fire, or product malfunc-tion.
 Please refrain from use if the screen is blank or no sound canbe heard as these signs may indi-cate product malfunction.Continued use in such conditions
could lead to accidents(fires,electric shock) or product mal-functions.
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(Continued) Do not touch the antenna during thunder or lightening as suchacts may lead to lightninginduced electric shock.
 Do not stop or park in parking- restricted areas to operate theproduct. Such acts could lead to traffic accidents.
 Use the system with the vehicle ignition turned on. Prolonged usewith the ignition turned off could result in battery discharge.
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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 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, espe-
cially children, before putting a vehi-
cle into “D (Drive)” or “R (Reverse)”.
WARNING
Driving whilst distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that
may lead to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The dri-
ver’s primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehi-
cle systems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehicle
or which are not permissible by law
should never be used during oper-
ation of the vehicle.
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ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
kilometers (miles) you can get from a
litre (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-
cle as economically as possible, use the
following driving suggestions to help
save money in both fuel and repairs:
 Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder- ate rate. Do not make "jack-rabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain
a steady cruising speed. Do not race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to the traffic so you do not have
to change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid
heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
essary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
 Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
especially on the highway, is one of the
most effective ways to reduce fuel con-sumption.  Do not "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with your
foot resting on the brake pedal may
cause the brakes to overheat, which
reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.
 Take care of your tyres. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tyre
wear. Check the tyre pressures at leastonce a month.
 Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
ment causes faster tyre wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption.  Keep your vehicle in good condition.
For better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your vehi-cle in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule. If you drive your vehi-
cle in severe conditions, more frequentmaintenance is required.
 Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the vehicle. This
extra weight can result in increased
fuel consumption and also contributeto corrosion.
 Travel lightly. Do not carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces
fuel economy.
 Do not let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.
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