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Features of your vehicle
Power outletThe power outlet is designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running.
OVG043402NPSD
OVG043158
OVG043190
■ Center
■Front
■ Rear
CAUTION
Use the power outlet only
when the engine is runningand remove the accessoryplug after use. Using theaccessory plug for prolongedperiods of time with theengine off could cause thebattery to discharge.
Only use 12V electric acces- sories which are less than 10Ain electric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operatinglevel when using the poweroutlet.
Close the cover when not in use.
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WARNING- Seat warmerburns
The seat warmer may cause
burns, even at low temperatures,
if used over a long period of time.
Never allow passengers who
may not be able to take care of
themselves to be exposed to the
risk of seat heater burns. These
include:
1. Infants, children, elderly or dis- abled persons, or hospital out-
patients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)
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Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . 5-5
. . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Advanced Smart cruise control (ASCC) system. . 5-41
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) . . . . . 5-54
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
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Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you
hear a change in the sound of the
exhaust or if you drive over some-
thing that strikes the underneath side
of the vehicle, have the exhaust sys-
tem checked as soon as possible by
an authorized Kia Premium dealer.
WARNING - Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in an
enclosed area for a prolonged
time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless
gas that can cause uncon-
sciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING - Open trunk
Do not drive with the trunk
open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can
enter the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk open proceed as follows:
1.Close all windows.
2.Open side vents.
3.Set the air intake control at
"Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan
at the highest speed.
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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 Section 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.
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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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WARNING - Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on,
be careful not to depress the
accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system
and cause a fire.
WARNING - Drivingwhile intoxi-
cated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous
as or more dangerous than driv-
ing drunk.
WARNING - Looseobject
Securely store items in your
vehicle. When you make a sud-
den stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.
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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.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
OVG053300
White
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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
OrangeRedNot illuminated
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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- Leaving theVehicle
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is engaged in P (Park), set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement may
occur if these precautions are
not taken.
WARNING- Starting vehi- cle
Never press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion except in an
emergency. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.