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Features of your vehicle
If the indicator illuminates only for 2
seconds and goes out when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to ON position with the smart
key in the vehicle, have the system
checked by an authorised Kia dealer.
When the battery is weak, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink and you
are not able to start the engine.
However, you are able to start the
engine by inserting the smart key in
the smart key holder. Also, if the smart
key system related parts have a prob-
lem, the indicator will blink.
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “E” can cause
the engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter.
Malfunction indicator light
(MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates whilst driving, it indi-
cates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.
This light will also illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, and will go out in a few seconds
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
whilst driving, or does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, take your vehicle to your
nearest authorised Kia dealer and have
the system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorised Kia dealer promptly.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nated may cause damage to the
emission control systems which
could effect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction Indicator Light
illuminates, potential catalytic con-
verter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine
power. Have the Engine Control
System inspected as soon as pos-
sible by an authorised Kia dealer.

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Engine coolant tempera-
ture warning light
(if equipped)
The warning light illuminates if the tem-
perature of the engine coolant is above
120±3.0°C (248±5.4°F).
Do not continue driving with an overheat-
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
to “Overheating” in section 6.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the engine coolant temperature warn-
ing light illuminates, it indicates over-
heating that may damage the engine.
ESC indicator (Electronic
Stability Control)
(if equipped)
The ESC indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors
the driving conditions. Under normal driv-
ing conditions, the ESC indicator will
remain off. When a slippery or low trac-
tion condition is encountered, the ESC
will operate, and the ESC indicator will
blink to indicate the ESC is operating.
But, if the ESC system malfunctions the
indicator illuminates and stays on. Take
your vehicle to an authorised Kia dealer
and have the system checked.
ESC OFF indicator
(if equipped)
The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. To switch to ESC OFF mode,
press the ESC OFF button. The ESC
OFF indicator will illuminate indicating
the ESC is deactivated.
KEY OUT indicator
(if equipped)
When the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC or ON position, if any door
is open, the system checks for the smart
key. If the smart key is not in the vehicle,
the indicator will blink, and if all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. The indicator will go off
whilst the vehicle is moving. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle.
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Key reminder warning chime
(if equipped)
Without smart key system
If the driver’s door is opened whilst the
ignition key is left in the ignition switch
(ACC or LOCK position), the key
reminder warning chime will sound. This
is to prevent you from locking your keys
in the vehicle. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
With smart key system
If the driver’s door is opened whilst the
smart key is in the vehicle with the
engine start/stop button in ACC, the key
reminder warning chime will sound.
The chime sounds until the driver’s door
is closed.
Overspeed warning
(if equipped)
Overspeed warning light
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning light will
blink. This is to prevent you from over-
speeding.
Electric power steering
(EPS) system warning light
(if equipped)
This indicator light comes on after the
ignition key is turned to the ON position
and then it will go out.
This light also comes on when the EPS
has some troubles. If it comes on whilst
driving, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorised Kia dealer.
Icy road warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates when out-
side temperature is below 4°C since the
road may be icy at this temperature
range. And it turns off when outside tem-
perature is over 6°C.
If the warning light comes on whilst driv-
ing, you should drive more attentively
and safely refraining from over-speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden braking or
sharp turning etc.
KEY low battery indicator
(if equipped)
Smart key battery warning
light (if equipped)
If the battery of smart key in the vehicle
is discharged with engine start/stop but-
ton in the OFF position, this warning light
blinks for about 3 seconds.
Replace the battery with new one.
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Using RADIO, SETUP, VOLUME
and AUDIO CONTROL
1. Button
Turns to FM mode and toggles FM1and
FM2 when the button is pressed each
time.
2. Button
Pressing the button selects the
AM band. AM Mode is displayed on the
LCD.
3. Button & Knob
Turns on/off the set when the IGNITION
SWITCH is on ACC or ON. If the button
is turned to the right, it increases the vol-
ume and left,decreases the volume.
Adjusts the volume of the car audio
system. Rotate clockwise to increase
the volume or counterclockwise to
decrease.
4. Button
When the button is pressed, it
increases the band frequency to auto-
matically select channel. Stops at the
previous frequency if no channel is
found.
When the button is pressed, it
reduces the band frequency to auto-
matically select channel. Stops at the
previous frequency if no channel is
found.
5. PRESET Buttons
Push ~ buttons less than
0.8 seconds to play the channel saved in
each button. Push Preset button for 0.8
seconds or longer to save current chan-
nel to the respective button with a beep.
6. Button
When the button is pressed, it auto-
matically scans the radio stations
upwards.
The SCAN feature steps through each
station, starting from the initial station,
for 5 seconds.
SCAN
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TRACK
SEEK
TRACKSEEK
VOLUMEPOWER
AM
AM
FM
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7. Button
When the button is pressed, it auto-
matically scans the radio stations
upwards.
The SCAN feature steps through each
station, starting from the initial station,
for 5 seconds.
Press the button again to stop
the scan feature and to listen to the
currently selected channel.
8. Button(AUTO STORE
Button)
When the button is pressed, it automati-
cally selects and saves channels with
high reception rate to PRESET buttons
[1]~[6] and plays the channel saved in
PRESET1. If no channel is saved after
AST, it will play the previous channel.
Saves only to the Preset memory
(1)~(6) of FMA or AMA mode in some
models.
9. Button
Moves Button when search-
ing PTY in RDS Broadcasting Program
Type selection. Moves button when search-
ing PTY in RDS Broadcasting Program
Type selection.
10. Button
Turn the LCD Display & Backlight
ON/OFF when button press.
11. Button
Press this button to enter SETUP mode,
If no action is taken for 8 seconds, it will
return to previous mode.
In “SETUP” mode, rotate the TUNE knob
to move the cursor between items, and
push the TUNE knob to select.
SETUP
DARK
DARK
PTY
FOLDER
PTY
FOLDERPTY
AST
SCAN
SCAN
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Before driving / 5-3
Key positions / 5-4
ENGINE START/STOP button / 5-6
Starting the engine / 5-9
ISG(idle stop and go) system / 5-12
Manual transaxle / 5-16
Automatic transaxle / 5-19
Brake system / 5-25
Economical operation / 5-37
Special driving conditions / 5-39
Winter driving / 5-43
Trailer towing / 5-47
Vehicle weight / 5-55
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP
button
Whenever the front door is opened, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will illumi-
nate for your convenience. The light will
go off after about 30 seconds when the
door is closed.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
• With manual transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-
tion) or vehicle power (ON position), stop
the vehicle then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• With automatic transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-
tion) or vehicle power (ON position),
press the ENGINE START/STOP button
with the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-
tion. 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.
Also, the steering wheel locks when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is in the
OFF position to protect you against theft.
It locks when the door is opened.If the steering wheel is not locked prop-
erly when you open the driver's door, the
warning chime will sound. Try locking the
steering wheel again. If the problem is
not solved, have it checked by an autho-
rised Kia dealer.
In addition, if the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the OFF position after the dri-
ver's door is opened, the steering wheel
will not lock and the warning chime will
sound. In such a situation, close the door.
Then the steering wheel will lock and the
warning chime will stop.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the ENGINE START/STOP
button will not work. Press the ENGINE
START/STOP button whilst turning the
steering wheel right and left to release
the tension.
• If difficulty is experienced turning the
engine start/stop button to the ACC
position, turn the steering wheel right
and left to release the tension whilst
pressing the engine start/stop button.
• When you turn off the engine, the
vehicle should be stopped.
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ACC(Accessory)
• With manual transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
when the button is in the OFF position
without depressing the clutch pedal.
• With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
whilst it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electri-
cal accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge.
ON
• With manual transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
when the button is in the ACC position
without depressing the clutch pedal.
• With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
whilst 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.
Orange indicatorGreen indicator
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine
(START/RUN) or vehicle power
(ON), only when the vehicle is not in
motion. In an emergency situation
whilst 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 succes-
sively within 3 seconds. If the vehi-
cle 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.