Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle ............................4-14
2. Outside rearview mirror folding
button*...............................................4-39
3. Outside rearview mirror control switch ................................................4-38
4. Power window lock button* ...............4-22
5. Power window switches* ...................4-20
6. Hood release lever ............................4-24
7. Fuse box ............................................7-52
8. Head lamp leveling device*...............4-66
9. ISG OFF button* ...............................5-14
10. ESP OFF button* ............................5-29
11. Instrument panel illumination*.........4-42
12. Parking assist OFF button* .............4-57
13. Steering wheel ................................4-33
14. Steering wheel tilt lever...................4-33
15. Seat...................................................3-2
16. Fuel filler lid release lever ...............4-26* if equipped
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Keys / 4-2 Remote keyless entry / 4-5Smart key / 4-8
Theft-alarm system / 4-11
Door locks / 4-13
Tailgate / 4-17
Windows / 4-19Hood / 4-24
Fuel filler lid / 4-26
Panorama sunroof / 4-29
Steering wheel / 4-33
Mirrors / 4-35
Instrument cluster / 4-40
Rear parking assist system / 4-57Rearview camera / 4-60
Hazard warning flasher / 4-60Lighting / 4-61
Wipers and washers / 4-67
Interior light / 4-70
Defroster / 4-71
Manual climate control system / 4-72
Automatic climate control system / 4-81
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-89
Storage compartment / 4-91
Interior features / 4-93Audio system / 4-100
Features of your vehicle
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Features of your vehicle
The rear parking assist system assists
the driver during backward movement of
the vehicle by chiming if any object issensed within a distance of 120 cm (47
in.) behind the vehicle. This system is asupplemental system and it is not intend-
ed to nor does it replace the need for
extreme care and attention of the driver.
The sensing range and objects
detectable by the back sensors are limit-
ed. Whenever backing-up, pay as much
attention to what is behind you as you
would in a vehicle without a rear parkingassist system.Operation of the rear parking assist system
Operating condition
This system will activate when the indi-
cator on the rear parking assist OFF
button is not illuminated. If you desire
to deactivate the rear parking assist
system, press the rear parking assist
OFF button again. (The indicator on
the button will illuminate.) To turn the
system on, press the button again.
(The indicator on the button will go off.)
This system will activate when backing up with the ignition switch ON.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed over
5 km/h (3 mph), the system may not be
activated correctly.
REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
The rear parking assist system is a
supplementary function only. Theoperation of the rear parking assist
system can be affected by several
factors (including environmental
conditions). It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check the
area behind the vehicle before and
while backing up.
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The sensing distance while the rear
parking assist system is in operation is
approximately 120 cm (47 in.).
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest
one will be recognized first.
Types of warning sound
When an object is 120 cm to 81 cm (47in. to 32 in.) from the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps intermittently
When an object is 80 cm to 41 cm (31 in. to 16 in.) from the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps more frequently
When an object is within 40 cm (15 in.) of the rear bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously. Non-operational conditions of rear parking assist system
The rear parking assist system may
not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will
operate normally when the moisture has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or the
sensor cover is blocked. (It will operate
normally when the material is removed
or the sensor is no longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces (unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, gradi-ent).
4. Objects generating excessive noise (vehicle horns, loud motorcycle
engines, or truck air brakes) are within
range of the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are within range of the sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towing. The detecting range may decrease when:
1. The sensor is stained with foreign mat-
ter such as snow or water. (The sens-
ing range will return to normal when
removed.)
2. Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
The following objects may not be rec-
ognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects which tend to absorb the sen- sor frequency such as clothes, spongy
material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m (40 in.) and narrower than 14 cm (6 in.)
in diameter.
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Features of your vehicle
Rear parking assist system pre- cautions
The rear parking assist system maynot sound sequentially depending on the speed and shapes of the objectsdetected.
The rear parking assist system may malfunction if the vehicle bumperheight or sensor installation has been
modified or damaged. Any non-factory
installed equipment or accessories
may also interfere with the sensor per-
formance.
The sensor may not recognize objects less than 40 cm (15 in.) from the sen-
sor, or it may sense an incorrect dis-
tance. Use caution.
When the sensor is frozen or stained with snow, dirt, or water, the sensor
may be inoperative until the stains are
removed using a soft cloth.
Do not push, scratch or strike the sen- sor. Sensor damage could occur.✽✽ NOTICE
This system can only sense objects with- in the range and location of the sensors;
It can not detect objects in other areas
where sensors are not installed. Also,
small or slim objects, such as poles orobjects located between sensors may notbe detected by the sensors.Always visually check behind the vehi-cle when backing up.
Be sure to inform any drivers of the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with the
system regarding the systems capabili-ties and limitations.Self-diagnosis
If you don’t hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds intermit-tently when shifting the gear to the R
(Reverse) position in operating condition,
this may indicate a malfunction in the rear
parking assist system. If this occurs, we
recommend that the system be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
Pay close attention when the vehi-
cle is driven close to objects on the
road, particularly pedestrians, and
especially children. Be aware that
some objects may not be detected
by the sensors, due to the object’s
distance, size or material, all of
which can limit the effectiveness of
the sensor. Always perform a visu-al inspection to make sure the vehi-
cle is clear of all obstructions
before moving the vehicle in anydirection.
WARNING
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to
the vehicle or injuries to its occu-pants due to a rear parking assist
system malfunction. Always drive
safely and cautiously.
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Driving your vehicle
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Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some other reason, you can
still stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than you nor-
mally would. The stopping distance, how-
ever, will be longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-
sary to maintain steering control on slip-
pery surfaces.In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake.
The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
BRAKE SYSTEM (Continued)
When descending a long or steep
hill, shift to a lower gear and
avoid continuous application of
the brakes. Continuous brakeapplication will cause the brakes
to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking per-
formance.
Wet brakes may impair the vehi- cle’s ability to safely slow down;
the vehicle may also pull to oneside when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test
your brakes in this fashion after
driving through deep water. To
dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performancereturns to normal.
Always, confirm the position of the brake and accelerator pedal
before driving. If you don't checkthe position of the accelerator
and brake pedal before driving,
you may depress the accelerator
instead of the brake pedal. It maycause a serious accident.
WARNING - Brakes
Do not drive with your foot rest- ing on the brake pedal. This will create abnormal high brake tem-
peratures, excessive brake lining
and pad wear, and increasedstopping distances.
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WARNING- Parking brake
Applying the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving at normal
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
control of the vehicle. If you mustuse the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
ing the brake.
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Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during towing.
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance. More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.
CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Besure that the transaxle is in neu- tral. Be sure the steering isunlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. Adriver must be in the towed vehi-cle to operate the steering and brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)and drive less than 1.5 km (1
mile) when towing.
Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If itis below the "HOT" range on thedipstick, add fluid. If you cannot
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What to do in an emergency
WARNING
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and tow-
ing cable or chain. The hook and
towing cable or chain may break
and cause serious injury or dam-
age.
If the disabled vehicle is unable to move, do not forcibly continue
the towing. We recommend that
you contact an authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle dur- ing towing.
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Index
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Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Air bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Side impact air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-72 Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-72
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100 Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
Auto seat warmer(front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81 Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83 Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Aux, USB and iPod port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Battery saver function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Electronic stability program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Emergency Stop Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Vehicle stability management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Brakes fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-63
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . 5-8
Camera (Rear view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
Capacities (Lubricants) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
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