2014 KIA CEED Owners Manual

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 For maximum defrosting, set the tem-perature control to the hottest position
and the fan speed control to the high-est speed.
 If warm air to the floor is desired whilst defrosting or defogging, set the modeto the floor-defrost position.
 Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windscreen, rear window, out-
side rear view mirrors, and all side win-
dows.
 Clear all snow and ice from the bonnet and air inlet in the cowl grill to improveheater and defroster efficiency and to
reduce the probability of fogging up theinside of the windscreen. Manual climate control systemTo defog inside windscreen
1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi-
tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically. If the position is selected, air conditioning (if equipped)
will also be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and/or outside(fresh) air position are not selected auto-
matically, press the corresponding button
manually.
To defrost outside windscreen
1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi- tion.
2. Set the temperature to the hottest position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi- tioning will be selected automatically.
WINDSCREEN DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING - Windscreen
heating
Do not use the position during
cooling operation in extremely
humid weather. The differencebetween the temperature of the out-side air and the windscreen couldcause the outer surface of the
windscreen to fog up, causing loss
of visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection to the position
and fan speed control to the lowerspeed.
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Automatic climate control system
To defog inside windscreen
1. Set the fan speed to the desired
speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the button.
4. The air conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient tem-
perature and outside (fresh) air posi-
tion will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning is not selected
automatically, adjust the corresponding
button manually. If the position is
selected, lower fan speed is adjusted to a
higher fan speed.
To defrost outside windscreen
1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi- tion.
2. Set the temperature to the hottest (HIGH) position.
3. Press the button.
4. The air conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected automatically.
Auto defogging system
(Only for automatic climate control
system, if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the possibility of
fogging up the inside of the windscreenby automatically sensing the moisture of inside the windscreen.
The auto defogging system operates when the climate control system is on.
✽✽ NOTICE
The auto defogging system may not
operate normally, when the outside tem-
perture is below -15 °C.
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This indicator illuminates
when the auto defoggingsystem senses the moistureof inside the windscreen and
operates.
If more moisture is in the vehicle, higher
steps operate as follow.
Step 1 : Operating the air conditioning
Step 2 : Outside air position
Step 3 : Blowing air flow toward the wind- screen
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward the windscreen
If your vehicle is equipped with the auto
defogging system, it is automatically acti-
vated when the conditions are met.
However, if you would like to cancel the
auto defogging system, press the front
defroster button 4 times within 2 seconds
whilst pressing the AUTO button. The
indicator will blink 3 times to notify you
that the system is cancelled. To use the
auto defogging system again, follow the
procedures mentioned above.
If the battery has been disconnected or
discharged, it resets to the auto defog-
ging status.✽✽ NOTICE
If the A/C off is manually selected whilst the auto defogging system is on, the auto
defogging indicator will blink 3 times to
give notice that the A/C off can not beselected.
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the clean air function turns on
automatically.
Also, the clean air function turns off auto-
matically, when the ignition switch turnsto the OFF position.
CAUTION
Do not remove the sensor cover located on the upper end of thedriver side windscreen glass.Damage to the system parts could occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
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Centre console storage
To open the centre console storage, push
the lever and then lift up the cover. Sliding armrest (if equipped)
To move forward
Grab the front portion of the armrest (1)
then pull it forward.
To move rearward
Push the armrest rearward with your palm.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
- Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
CAUTION
 To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage
compartment.
 Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whilstdriving. Do not attempt to place
so many items in the storage compartment that the storagecompartment cover can not closesecurely.
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WARNING
Do not grab the front portion of the
armrest (1) when moving the arm-
rest rearward. It may pinch your fin-
gers.
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Glove box
To open the glove box, push the button
and the glove box will automatically
open. Close the glove box after use.Cool box (if equipped)
You can keep beverage cans or other
items cool in the glove box.
1. Turn on the air conditioning. The tem-
perature of the cool box will change
according to the temperature of airconditioning.
2. Turn the knob to the open position.
3. When the cool box is not used, turn the knob to the close position.
✽✽ NOTICE
If some items in the cool box block the vent, the cooling effectiveness of the cool
box is reduced.
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WARNING
Do not put perishable food in the
cool box because it may not main-
tain the necessary consistent tem-
perature to keep the food fresh.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closedwhilst driving.
CAUTION
Do not keep food in the glove box for a long time.
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Sunglass holder
To open the sunglass holder, press the
cover and the holder will slowly open.
Place your sunglasses in the compart-
ment door with the lenses facing out.
Push to close.
Luggage tray (wagon)
You can place a first aid kit, a reflector tri-
angle (front tray), tools, etc. in the box for
easy access.
 Grasp the handle on the top of thecover and lift it.
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WARNING
 Do not keep objects except sun- glasses inside the sunglass hold-
er. Such objects can be thrown
from the holder in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident, pos-
sibly injuring the passengers in
the vehicle.
 Do not open the sunglasses hold- er whilst the vehicle is moving.
The rear view mirror of the vehi-
cle can be blocked by an open
sunglass holder.
 Do not put the glasses forcibly into a sunglass holder to prevent
breakage or deformation of
glasses. It may cause personal
injury if you try to open it forciblywhen the glasses are jammed in
holder.
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Luggage side tray (if equipped)
The luggage side tray can be used for
storing small items.
 To open the cover, pull up the handleand lift the cover.
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■Wagon
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Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
For the cigarette lighter to work, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC positionor the ON position.
To use the cigarette lighter:
Push the lighter all the way into the socket.When the element has heated, the lighter will pop out to the "ready" position.
We recommend that you use parts for
replacement from an authorised Kia
dealer. Ashtray (if equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover. (Type B)
To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
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CAUTION
The use of plug-in accessories
(shavers, hand-held vacuums, andcoffee pots, etc.) may damage the
socket or cause electrical failure.
WARNING
 Holding the lighter in after it is heated will cause it to overheat.
 If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
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■Type B
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