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Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
AUDIO
What is Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology
?
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
allows devices to be connected in a
short distance, including hands-free
devices, stereo headsets, wireless
remote controllers, etc. For more
information, visit
the Bluetooth®
Wireless Technologywebsite at
www.Bluetooth.com
Before using Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology audio features
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
audio may not be supported depend-
ing on the compatibility of your
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
mobile phone.
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology audio, you must first
pair and connect the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology mobile phone.
Bluetooth®word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Kia is
under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their
respective owners. A
Bluetooth®
enabled cell phone is required to
use
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
audio can be used only when the
[Audio Streaming] of Phone is
turned .
❈ Setting Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology
Audio Streaming : Press
the key Select [Phone]
through the tune knob or key
Select [Audio Streaming] through
the TUNE knob Set
/
Starting Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Audio
key to change the
mode in order of CD ➟ USB ➟ AUX
➟ My Music ➟ BT Audio.
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology audio will start
playing.
❈ Audio may not automatically start
playing in some mobile phones.
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SETUP
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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 primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
cle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used
during operation of the vehicle.
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VOICE RECOGNITION
Using Voice Recognition
Starting Voice Recognition
Shortly press the key on the
steering wheel Say a commandIf prompt feedback is in [ON], then
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VOICE RECOGNITION
Using Voice Recognition
Starting Voice Recognition
Shortly press the key on the
steering wheel Say a commandIf prompt feedback is in [ON], then
the system will say “Please say a
command after the beep (BEEP)”
mode, then the system will only say
“(BEEP)”
[On]/[Off], go to [System] [Prompt Feedback]
command after the voice instruc-
tion and beep tone.
Contact List Best Practices
1) Do not store single-name entries (e.g., “Bob”, “Mom”, “Kim”, etc.).
Instead, always use full names
(including first and last names) for
all contacts (e.g., use “Jacob
Stevenson” instead of “Dad”).
2) Do not use abbreviations (i.e., use “Lieutenant” instead of “Lt.” or
“Sergeant” instead of “Sgt.”).
3) Do not use acronyms (i.e., use “County Finance Department”
instead of “CFD”). 4) Do not use special characters
(e.g., “@”, “hyphen -“, “asterisk *”,
ampersand &”).
5) If a name is not recognized from the contact list, change it to a
more descriptive name (e.g., use
“Grandpa Joseph” instead of “Pa
Joe”).
Skipping Prompt Messages
While prompt message is being stat-
ed Shortly press the key on the
steering remote controller
The prompt message is immediately
ended and the beep tone will sound.
After the “beep”, say the voice com-
mand.
Re-starting Voice Recognition
While system waits for a command
Shortly press the key on the
steering remote controller
The command wait state is immedi-
ately ended and the beep ton will
sound. After the “beep”, say the voice
command.
SETUP
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Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . 5-7
. . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Active eco system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(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.
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 Chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
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 off.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
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Driving your vehicle
WARNING - Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any hand held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.
WARNING
- Check surrounding
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse).
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ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position,
turn the key while turning the steer-
ing wheel right and left to release the
tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON ifthe engine is not running to preventbattery discharge. START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.WARNING - Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle
is moving. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
WARNING - Steeringwheel
Never reach for any controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a
loss of vehicle control.
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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ENGINE
START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the ENGINE START/STOP button
will illuminate for your convenience.
The light will go off after about 30
seconds after the door is closed.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
To turn off the engine (START/STOP
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. When
you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position but to
the ACC position.In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine off and to the ACC
position by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for more than 2
seconds or 3 times successively
within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still
moving, you can restart the engine
without depressing the brake pedal
by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position
(if smart key equipped).
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
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ACC(Accessory)
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and
electrical accessories are opera-
tional.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC position for more than
1 hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.
ON
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge,
because the engine is not running.
START/RUN
To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) or the N
(Nuetral) position. For your safety,
start the engine with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position.
If you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without
depressing the brake pedal, the
engine will not start and the button
will change as follows:
OFF ➔ ACC ➔ON ➔OFF
Not illuminated OrangeRed
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Driving your vehicle
If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON posi-
tion for a long time, the battery will
discharge.
WARNING - Starting vehicle
Never press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion. This would
result in loss of directional con-
trol and braking function, which
could cause an accident.