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The steering wheel mounted controls
help to reduce driver distractions.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Do not operate audio remote control
buttons simultaneously.
MODE
Press the button to change audio source.
FM(1~2)
➟AM➟SAT(1~3)➟CD➟USB➟AUX(iPod)➟FM(1~2)...
VOL (▲/▼)
Press the VOL (▲) button to increase
volume.
Press the VOL (▼) button to decease volume.
CALL( )
Places and transfers calls.
END( )
Ends calls or cancels functions.
TALK( )
Activates voice recognition.
STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
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CAUTION
Driving while distracted is danger-ous and should be avoided. Driversshould remain attentive to drivingand always exercise caution when using the steering wheel mountedcontrols while driving.
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■What is Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology?
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology that
allows multiple devices to be connected
in a short range, low-powered devices
like hands-free, stereo headset, steering
remote control, etc. For more informa-
tion, visit the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology website at
www
.Bluetooth.com
■General Features
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology hands-free and
stereo-headset features.
- HANDS-FREE feature: Making or receiving calls wirelessly through
voice recognition.
- STEREO-HEADSET feature: Playing music from cellular phones (that sup-
ports A2DP feature) wirelessly.
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology sys-
tem supports 3 types of languages:
English
Canadian French
US Spanish
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The phone must be paired to the sys-
tem before using Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology features.
• Only one selected (linked) cellular phone can be used with the system at
a time.
• Some phones are not fully compatible with this system. (Continued)(Continued)
• The
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Kia is under
license. A Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology enabled cell phone is
required to use Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology.
■Receiving a Phone CallWhen receiving a phone call, a ringtone
is audible from speakers and the audio
system changes into telephone mode.
When receiving a phone call, “Incoming
call” message and incoming phone num-
ber (if available) are displayed on the
audio.
- Press button on the steering wheel.
- Press button on the steering wheel.
- Use VOLUME buttons on the steering
wheel.
Call):
- Press and hold button on the steering wheel until the audio system
transfers a call to the phone.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control that may
lead to an accident, severe person-
al 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 vehi-
cle systems which take the driver
eyes, attention and focus away from
the safe operation of a vehicle or
which are not permissible by law
should never be used during opera-
tion of the vehicle.
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■Talking on the Phone
When talking on the phone, “Active Call”
message and the other party’s phone
number (if available) are displayed on the
audio.
- Press button on the steering wheel.
✽ ✽NOTICE
In the following situations, you or the
other party may have difficulty hearing
each other:
1. Speaking at the same time, your voice
may not reach each other parties. (This
is not a malfunction.) Speak alternate-
ly with the other party on the phone.
2. Keep the Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology volume to a low level.
High-level volume may result in dis-
tortion and echo.
3. When driving on a rough road.
4. When driving at high speeds.
5. When the window is open.
6. When the air conditioning vents are facing the microphone.
7. When the sound of the air condition- ing fan is loud.
■ ■Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Audio Music
Streaming
The audio system supports Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology enabled A2DP
(Audio Advanced Distribution Profile) and
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control
Profile) technologies.
Both profiles provide steaming of music
via compatible “PAIRED”
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology enabled Cellular
phone.
To stream music from the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology enabled cellular
phone, play your music files on your cel-
lular phone according to your cellular
phone user’s manual and press the
button on the audio system until
“MP3 play” is displayed on the LCD.
The audio system head unit displays
‘MP3 MODE’.
NOTE:
all music and sound files your cellu-
lar phone supports can be played
by the audio system.
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
enabled compatible cellular phones
must include A2DP and AVRCP
capabilities.
AVRCP compatible
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
enabled cellular phones may not
play music through the audio sys-
tem initially. These cellular phones
may need to have the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology streaming
enabled, for example;
i.e : Menu
➟Filemanager➟Music➟Option➟Play via Bluetooth
cellular phone for more information.
To cancel
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology enabled cellular phone
music streaming, stop music play-
back on the cellular phone or
change the audio mode to AM/FM,
SIRIUS, CD, iPod, ect.
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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.
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
Section 6, Maintenance.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls areeasily 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
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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.
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 judgement. Driving
while under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerous
than driving drunk.
(Continued)
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that may
lead to an accident, severe person-
al 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 systems
which take the driver’s eyes, atten-
tion and focus away from the safe
operation of a vehicle or which are
not permissible by law should
never be used during operation of
the vehicle.
WARNING
When you make a sudden stop orturn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the
floor and it could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Keep all things in the vehicle
safely stored.
If you do not focus on driving, it may cause an accident. Be care-
ful when operating what may dis-
turb driving such as audio or
heater. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always drive safely.
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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ignition switch
(if equipped)
Whenever front door is opened, the igni-
tion switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition switch
is not in the ON position. The light will go
off immediately when the ignition switch
is turned on or go off after about 10 sec-
onds when the door is closed.
Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock
Ignition switch position
LOCKThe steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward
the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.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 if the
engine is not running to prevent battery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in this
position.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
KEY POSITIONS
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WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-
ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine whenthe shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, itshould be started without depressingthe accelerator.
WARNING- Ignition key
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.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for
automatic transaxle, set the park-
ing brake fully and shut the engine
off. Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other 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, an
accident and serious bodily injury
or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are inmotion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicleis still moving and turn the ignition switch to the START position in anattempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for morethan 10 seconds. If the engine stallsout or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 sec- onds before re-engaging the starter.Improper use of the starter may damage it.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal.
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The cruise control system allows you to
program the vehicle to maintain a con-
stant speed without resting your foot on
the accelerator pedal. This system is
designed to function above approximate-
ly 40 km/h (24 mph).
✽ ✽NOTICE
To activate cruise control, depress the
brake pedal at least once after turning the
ignition switch to the ON position or
starting the engine. This is to check if the
brake switch which is important part to
cancel cruise control is in normal condi-
tion.
To set cruise control speed:
1. Pull the CRUISE ON-OFF button on
the steering wheel to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 40 km/h (24 mph). 3. Push the COAST/SET switch, and
release it at the desired speed. The SET
indicator light in the instrument cluster
will illuminate. Release the accelerator
at the same time. The desired speed will
automatically be maintained.
The SET function cannot be activated untilapproximately 2 seconds after the CRUISE ON-OFF button has beenengaged.
On a steep grade, the vehicle maymomentarily slow down while going down-hill.
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING- Cruise control
Do not use the cruise control feature
under the following conditions:
Heavy or unsteady traffic
Slippery or winding roads
Situations that involve varying
speeds
WARNING
If the cruise control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminated) the
cruise control can be switched on
accidentally. Keep the cruise con-
trol system off (CRUISE indicator
light OFF) when cruise control is
not in use.
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CAUTION
Driving while distracted is dangerous
and should be avoided. Driversshould remain attentive to driving andalways exercise caution when usingthe steering wheel mounted controlswhile driving.
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To cancel cruise control, do one
of the following:
Press the brake pedal.
Shift into N (Neutral) with an automatic
transaxle.
Press the CANCEL switch located on the steering wheel.
Press the COAST/SET and RES/ ACCEL switches at the same time.
Each of these actions will cancel cruisecontrol operation (the SET indicator lightin the instrument cluster will go OFF), butit will not turn the system off. If you wishto resume cruise control operation, pushthe RES/ACCEL switch located on your steering wheel. You will return to yourpreviously preset speed.
To turn cruise control off, do one
of the following:
Pull the CRUISE ON-OFF button (the CRUISE indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster will go OFF).
Turn the ignition off.
Both of these actions cancel cruise con- trol operation. If you want to resumecruise control operation, repeat the stepsprovided in “To Set Cruise ControlSpeed” on the previous page.
To increase cruise control set
speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
Push the RES/A CCEL switch and hold
it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release
the switch at the speed you want.
Push the RES/A CCEL switch and
release it immediately. The cruising
speed will increase by 2.0 km/h (1.2
mph) each time the RES/ACCEL switch
is operated in this manner.
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