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Driving your vehicle
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 inspectionsFluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at 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.
 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
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, 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
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.
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5Operating conditionsThe indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate when the BSD (Blind spot
detection) system switch is pressed
with the ignition switch ON. If vehicle
speed exceeds 30 km/h (18.6 mph)
the system will activate.
If the ignition switch is turned OFF
and ON the system returns to the
previous state.
When the system is not used turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
Warning typeThe system will activate when:
1.The system is on
2.Vehicle speed is above 30 km/h
(18.6 mph)
3.Other vehicles are detected in the rear side
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a yellow
warning light will illuminate inside of
the outside rearview mirror glass.
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Driving your vehicle
The second stage alarm will activate
when:
1.The first stage alert is on
2.The turn signal is on to change alane or the hazard warning light is
on
When the second stage alert is acti-
vated, a warning light will illuminate
on the outside rearview mirror hous-
ing and a alarm will sound.
Detecting sensorThe sensors are located on inside of
the rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.
Warning messageThe message will appear to notify
the driver if there are foreign sub-
stances on the rear bumper or it is
hot near the rear bumper. The light
on the switch and the system will
turn off automatically.
Remove the foreign matter on the
rear bumper.
If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign matter is
removed, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
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2nd stage
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5If the system does not work properly,
a warning message will appear and
the light on the switch will turn off.
The system will turn off automatical-
ly.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
 The warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror housing
will illuminate whenever a
vehicle is detected at the rear
side by the system.
To avoid accidents, do not
focus only on the warning
light and neglect to see the
surroundings of the vehicle.
 Drive safely even though the vehicle is equipped with a
BSD (Blind spot detection)
system. Do not solely rely on
the system but check for your-
self before changing lanes.
The system may not alert the
driver in some conditions so
always check the surround-
ings while driving.
CAUTION
 The system may not work properly if the bumper hasbeen replaced or if repair workhas been done near the sen-sor.
 The detection area differs according to the roads width.If the road is narrow the sys-tem may detect other vehiclesin the next lane.
 To the contrary, if the road is very wide the system may notdetect other vehicles.
 The system may turn off due to strong electromagneticwaves.
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Non-operating conditionDriver's AttentionThe driver must be cautious in the
following situations in which the sys-
tem may not assist the driver and
may not function properly.
- Curved roads, tollgates, etc.
- The surrounding of the sensor iscovered by rain, snow, mud, etc
- The rear bumper near the sensor is covered or hidden with a foreign
matter such as a sticker, bumper
guard, bicycle stand etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged or the sensor is out of place.
- The height of the vehicle is changed or altered such as when
the trunk is loaded with heavy
objects, or has abnormal tire pres-
sure etc.
- Due to bad weather such as heavy rain or snow.
- A fixed object is near such as a guardrail, etc. - A lot of amount of metal sub-
stances are near the vehicles such
as a construction area.
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus or truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer like vehicle is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to it
and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes by very fast.
- When changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane is
different.
- When the other vehicle drives at the rear very nearby or drives very
close.
- When the temperature near the bumper is high.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
Outside rearview mirror may not alert the driver when:- The outside rearview mirror hous- ing is covered with foreign matter.
- The window is covered with foreign matter.
- The windows are severely tinted.
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Index
Parking brake ..........................................................5-32
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-34
Electronic stability control (ESC) ............................5-36
Vehicle stability management ..................................5-40
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ..................................5-41
Brakes/clutch fluid ........................................................7-36
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
Camera (Rear view) ....................................................4-106
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-6
Care ........................................................................\
........7-50 Tire care ....................................................................7-50\
Exterior care ..............................................................7-74
Interior care ..............................................................7-79
Center console storage ................................................4-146
Central door lock switch................................................4-23
Checking the parking brake ..........................................7-38
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-51
Child restraint system ....................................................3-38 Seat belt ....................................................................3-40\
Tether anchor system ................................................3-43
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-24
Climate control air filter ................................................7-41
Clock ........................................................................\
....4-154
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-155
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-68 Compact spare tire ........................................................6-15
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-55
Coolant ........................................................................\
..7-33
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-33
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-81
Cruise control system ....................................................5-44
Cruise control switch ................................................5-45
To set cruise control speed........................................5-45
Cup holder ..................................................................4-149
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-67
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ................................................................4-69
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-68
Day/night rearview mirror ............................................4-55
Daytime running light..................................................4-109
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-142
Defogging logic ..........................................................4-144
Defroster (Rear window) ............................................4-120
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-142
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ................................................................4-69
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-68
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger’s seat ................................................3-50C
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Index4IDoor locks......................................................................4-\
21Central door lock switch ..........................................4-23
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-24
Drinks holders, see cup holders ..................................4-149
Driver position memory system ......................................3-8 Storing positions..........................................................3-9
Recalling positions ......................................................3-9
Easy access function ................................................3-10
Driver's and passenger's front air bag............................3-60
Driving at night..............................................................5-60
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-61
Driving in the rain ........................................................5-60
Driving off-road ............................................................5-61
DRL see Daytime running light ..................................4-109
Economical operation ....................................................5-55
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ....................................4-56
Electric power steering ..................................................4-49
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................5-36
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ..............................................................6-5 Emission control system ................................................7-81
Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-81
Evaporative emission control System ......................7-81
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-82
Engine ........................................................................\
......8-2
Engine compartment ........................................................2-6
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-33
Engine Coolant Temperature guage ..............................4-72
Engine number ..............................................................8-10
Engine oil ......................................................................7-\
31
Engine overheats..............................................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ..................................................5-8 Engine start/stop button position ................................5-8
Engine start/stop button position ....................................5-8
Engine will not start ........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control System ..........................7-81
Exhaust emission control system ..................................7-82
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-27
Exterior care ..................................................................7-74
Exterior overview (Front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview (Rear) ................................................2-3E
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Index6IIgnition switch position ..................................................5-5
Immobilizer system ........................................................4-8
Indicator light ................................................................4-91
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................4-55
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-68Instrument panel illumination ..................................4-69
LCD Display Control ................................................4-70
Gauges ......................................................................4-\
71
Transaxle Shift Indicator ..........................................4-74
Instrument panel fuse ....................................................7-65
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior care....................................................................7-99\
Interior features............................................................4-149 Cup holder ..............................................................4-149
Sunvisor ..................................................................4-150
Bottle holder ............................................................4-150
Power outlet ............................................................4-151
Floor mat anchor(s) ................................................4-155
Luggage net (holder) ..............................................4-156
Side curtain..............................................................4-156
Interior lamp AUTO cut ..............................................4-117
Interior light ................................................................4-117 Interior lamp AUTO cut ..........................................4-117
Map lamp ................................................................4-118
Room lamp ..............................................................4-117
Luggage lamp ..........................................................4-119 Vanity mirror lamp ..................................................4-119
Interior overview ............................................................2-4
Jack and tools ..................................................................6-8
Jump starting....................................................................6-5
KEY ........................................................................\
........5-5 Ignition switch position ..............................................5-5
Keys ........................................................................\
........4-4 Immobilizer system ....................................................4-8
Label ........................................................................\
......3-77 Air bag warning label................................................3-77
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-56
Tire specification and pressure label ........................8-10
Refrigerant label ........................................................8-10
Lap/shoulder belt ..........................................................3-27
LCD display ..................................................................4-75 LCD modes ..............................................................4-75
Service Mode ............................................................4-76
User Settings Mode ..................................................4-78
A/V Mode..................................................................4-80
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