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✽
✽
NOTICE
• Avoid trying to start the engine
while the alarm is activated. The
vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the theft-alarm stage.
- If the system is not disarmed withthe transmitter, insert the key
into the ignition switch, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position
and wait for 30 seconds. Then the
system will be disarmed.
- If the system is not disarmed with the smart key, press the engine
start/stop button with smart key.
The side with the lock button
should contact the engine
start/stop button directly.
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the theft-alarm system are
not covered by your vehicle manu-
facturer warranty.
CAUTION - Adjusting
alarm system
Do not change, alter or adjust
the theft-alarm system becauseit could cause the theft-alarmsystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.
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When the door is fully open, the
door will lock into an open position.
To close the door, pull out the door
handle (1) and sliding the door (2)
towards the front of vehicle. (for
manual sliding doors)
When the door is fully open, the door will lock into an open position.
To close the door, pull out the door
handle (1) once. And then the slid-
ing door will be closed. (for power
sliding doors) To lock a door without the key, push
the inside door lock button (1) or cen-
tral door lock switch (2) to the “Lock”
position when the ignition switch is
OFF position and close the door (3).
If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle
doors will lock automatically.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
WARNING - Partially
opened sliding door
When opening the rear sliding
doors, make sure the doors are
fully opened and locked in posi-
tion. The rear sliding doors may
move unintentionally causing
injuries if the doors are only
partially opened.
CAUTION
The left sliding door cannot be opened when the fuel filler lid isopen. However, if the fuel fillerlid is opened after the door isopened slightly, the left slidingdoor can be slide rearward.Close the left sliding door toprevent possible damage to thedoor or the fuel filler lid.
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Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the doorlock button (1) to the “Unlock” posi-
tion. The red mark (2) on the button
will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark (2) on the door lock button
will not be visible. To open a door, pull the door handle
(3) outward. (for front door)
To open a door, pull the door handle rearward (for sliding door)
If the inner door handle of the dri- ver’s (or front passenger’s) door is
pulled when the door lock button is
in the lock position, the button will
unlock and the door will open. (if
equipped)
Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch
and any front door is opened. If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion while you are in the vehicle, try
one or more of the following tech-
niques to exit:
Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from out-
side.
Move to the cargo area and open the tailgate.
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With central door lock switch
Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
When pressing the right portion (1)
of the switch, all vehicle doors will
lock. When pressing the left portion (2)
of the switch, all vehicle doors will
unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle)
and any front door is opened, the
doors will not lock even though the
front portion (1) of the central door
lock switch is pressed.
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Passenger’s door
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while the
vehicle is in motion to prevent
accidental opening of the door.
WARNING - Unattended
children/animals
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle
CAUTION - Sliding door
hinge
When getting in and out of the sliding door, do not step on thesliding door hinge or drop orput heavy objects on the hinge.The door may not open or closenormally by damaging the doorhinge or wire part.
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Power sliding door non-openingconditions
The power sliding door is not auto-
matically opened, but closed under
the following conditions. If the main
or sub control button is pushed for
power opening operation, the chime
sounds once.
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position,
1. Vehicle is moving above 5 km/h (3 mph).
2. The gearshift lever is not in P (Park) for automatic transaxle.
Power tailgate operation
(if equipped)
Push the power tailgate main con-trol button on the overhead con-
sole to open or close the power
tailgate. However, the power tail-
gate will not open with the main
control button when all power slid-
ing doors and power tailgate are
locked and closed. But the power
tailgate will be opened with the
folding key (or smart key).
When the power tailgate is operated with the main or sub control button
or transmitter, the chime sounds and
hazard warning lights flash 2 times. When the power door ON/OFF but-
ton is ON (not depressed), do as
follows to open or close the power
tailgate:
- Pushing the sub control button onthe bottom of the tailgate will close
the power tailgate automatically.
- Pressing and pulling up the tail- gate handle slightly will open the
power tailgate automatically
when the tailgate is unlocked.
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If the power tailgate is not closedand latched completely after power
closing operation, the chime will
sound and hazard warning lights
will blink 10 times. Stop the driving
immediately and close the tailgate
securely at the safe place.
If the power tailgate is operated while the tailgate is in the partially opened
position (more than 9degrees), the
tailgate will stop the operation. If you
operate the power tailgate again, the
power tailgate will be operate in the
opposite direction.
If the power tailgate is operated while the tailgate is in the partially
closed position (less than degrees),
the tailgate will open fully.
If the power tailgate is operated while the tailgate is in the partially opened
position (less than 9degrees), the
tailgate will stop at approximately
9degree open position.Power tailgate non-opening
conditions
The power tailgate will not open
automatically, but will close under the
following conditions.
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position,
1. Vehicle is moving above 3 km/h (2 mph).
2. The gearshift lever is not in P (Park) for automatic transaxle.
The chime will sound continuously if
you drive over 3 km/h (2 mph) with
the tailgate opened. Stop your vehi-
cle at a safe place as soon as possi-
ble to check if your tailgate is
opened.
Power tailgate opening height
user setting
The driver may set the height of a
fully opened tailgate by following the
below instruction.
1. Confirm the position of the power door ON/OFF button is ON (not
depressed).
2. Position the tailgate manually or via automatic operation to the
height you prefer.
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Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window
switch that controls the door's win-
dow. The driver has a power window
lock button which can block the oper-
ation of passenger windows. The
power windows can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to
the ACC or LOCK (or OFF) position.
However, if the front doors are
opened, the power windows cannot
be operated even within the 30 sec-
ond period.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if
equipped) in an open (or partially
open) position, your vehicle may
demonstrate a wind buffeting or
pulsation noise. This noise is a nor-
mal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the follow-
ing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows
down, partially lower both front
windows approximately one inch. If
you experience the noise with the
sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening.
Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the
windows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press
down or pull up the front portion of
the corresponding switch to the first
detent position (5).
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Auto down window (if equipped)
Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers the
driver’s window even when the
switch is released. To stop the win-
dow at the desired position while the
window is in operation, momentarily
pull the switch in the direction oppo-
site of the window’s movement.
Auto up/down window (if equipped)
Pressing or pulling up the power win-
dow switch momentarily to the second
detent position (6) completely lowers
or raises the window even when the
switch is released. To stop the window
at the desired position while the win-
dow is in operation, pull up or press
down and release the switch.
If the power window does not operate
normally, the automatic power win-
dow system must be reset as follows:1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Close the driver's and passenger's window and continue pulling up
the driver’s power window switch
for at least 1 second after the win-
dow is completely closed.
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