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IntroductionHow to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process / Vehicle handling instructions /Vehicle data collection and event data recorders Your vehicle at a glanceExterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engi\
ne compartment Safety features of your vehicleSeats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bagFeatures of your vehicleKeys / Door locks / Tailgate / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Panoramic sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors
/ Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Multimedia system / Etc.Driving your vehicleBefore driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / All Wheel Drive (AWD) / Brake system /
Cruise control system / Active ECO system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.What to do in an emergencyRoad warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / Flat tire / Towing / Etc. MaintenanceEngine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant /\
Brake fluid / Washer fluid /
Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Etc. Specifications & Consumer informationIndex
table of contents
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Audio remote control buttons ............4-160
2. Driver’s front air bag ............................3-60
3. Horn.....................................................4-51
4. Instrument cluster ................................4-68
5. Wiper and washer control lever .........4-113
6. Ignition switch or Engine start/stop button .................5-5, 5-8
7. Cruise control button ...........................5-44
8. Digital clock .......................................4-154
9. Audio .................................................4-159
10. Hazard warning flasher .......................6-2
11. Climate control system.........4-121, 4-131
12. Front seat warmer / Seat cooler ...............................3-12, 3-14
13. Power outlet.....................................4-151
14. Cup holder .......................................4-149
15. Center console storage box ............4-146
16. Rear seat warmer..............................3-21
17. Glove box ........................................4-146
18. Passenger’s front air bag ..................3-60
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Safety features of your vehicle
Storing positions into memoryusing the buttons on the doorStoring driver’s seat positions
1. Shift the shift lever into P (for Automatic transaxle) while the
engine start/stop button is ON or
ignition switch ON.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat and out- side rearview mirror comfortable
for the driver.
3. Press SET button on the control panel. The system will beep once.
4. Press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) within 5 seconds after
pressing the SET button. The sys-
tem will beep twice when memory
has been successfully stored. Recalling positions from memory
1. Shift the shift lever into P (for
Automatic transaxle) while the
engine start/stop button is ON or
ignition switch ON.
2. To recall the position in the memo- ry, press the desired memory but-
ton (1 or 2). The system will beep
once, then the driver’s seat will
automatically adjust to the stored
position.
Adjusting the control switch for the
driver’s seat while the system is
recalling the stored position will
cause the movement to stop and
move in the direction that the control
switch is moved.
WARNING
Use caution when recalling the
adjustment memory while sit-
ting in the vehicle. Push the seat
position control switch to the
desired position immediately if
the seat moves too far in any
direction.
WARNING
Never attempt to operate the
driver position memory system
while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol, and an accident causing
death, serious injury, or property
damage.
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3Easy access function
(if equipped)The system will move the driver's
seat automatically as follows:
 Without smart key system
- It will move the driver’s seat rear-ward when the ignition key is
removed.
- It will move the driver’s seat for- ward when the ignition key is
inserted.
 With smart key system - It will move the driver’s seat rear-ward when the engine start/stop
button is changed to the OFF
position.
- It will move the driver’s seat for- ward when the engine start/stop
button is changed to the ACC or
START position.
You can activate or deactivate this
feature. Refer to "User settings" in
chapter 4.
Headrest (for front seat)The driver's and front passenger's
seats are equipped with a headrest
for the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and front passenger,
but also helps protect the head and
neck in the event of a rear collision.
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WARNING
 For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the head-
rest should be adjusted so the
middle of the headrest is at
the same height of the center
of gravity of an occupant's
head. Generally, the center of
gravity of most people's head
is similar with the height of
the top of their eyes. Also,
adjust the headrest as close
to your head as possible. For
this reason, the use of a cush-
ion that holds the body away
from the seatback is not rec-
ommended.
 Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed.
Severe injury to the occu-
pants may occur in the event
of an accident. Headrests may
provide protection against
neck injuries when properly
adjusted.
 Do not adjust the headrest position of the driver’s seat
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Additional safety precautions
Never let passengers ride in the
cargo area or on top of a folded-
down back seat. All occupants
should sit upright, fully back in their
seats with their seat belts on and
their feet on the floor.
 Passengers should not move
out of or change seats while the
vehicle is moving. A passenger
who is not wearing a seat belt dur-
ing a crash or emergency stop can
be thrown against the inside of the
vehicle, against other occupants,
or out of the vehicle.
 Each seat belt is designed to
restrain one occupant. If more
than one person uses the same
seat belt, they could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision.
 Do not use any accessories on
seat belts. Devices claiming to
improve occupant comfort or repo-
sition the seat belt can reduce the
protection provided by the seat belt
and increase the chance of serious
injury in a crash. 
Passengers should not place
hard or sharp objects between
themselves and the air bags.
Carrying hard or sharp objects on
your lap or in your mouth can result
in injuries if an air bag inflates.
 Keep occupants away from the
air bag covers. All occupants
should sit upright, fully back in their
seats with their seat belts on and
their feet on the floor. If occupants
are too close to the air bag covers,
they could be injured if the air bags
inflate.
 Do not attach or place objects
on or near the air bag covers.
Any object attached to or placed
on the front or side air bag covers
could interfere with the proper
operation of the air bags.
 Do not modify the front seats.
Modification of the front seats
could interfere with the operation of
the supplemental restraint system
sensing components or side air
bags.
(Continued)
 If the air bags inflate, they
must be replaced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
 Do not tamper with or discon- nect SRS wiring, or other
components of the SRS sys-
tem. Doing so could result in
injury, due to accidental infla-
tion of the air bags or by ren-
dering the SRS inoperative.
 If components of the air bag system must be discarded, or
if the vehicle must be
scrapped, certain safety pre-
cautions must be observed.
An authorized Kia dealer
knows these precautions and
can give you the necessary
information. Failure to follow
these precautions and proce-
dures could increase the risk
of personal injury.
 If your vehicle was flooded and has soaked carpeting or
water on flooring, you should-
n't try to start the engine;
have the vehicle towed to an
authorized Kia dealer.
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Features of your vehicle84Immobilizer systemYour vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,
it checks and determines and verifies
if the ignition key is valid.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
To activate the immobilizer sys-tem:Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.To deactivate the immobilizersystem:Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
✽ ✽ NOTICEWhen starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobilizer keys
around. Otherwise the engine may
not start or may stop soon after it
starts. Keep each key separate in
order to avoid a starting malfunction.✽ ✽NOTICEIf you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
Kia dealer.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and
should be kept confidential. Do
not leave this number anywhere
in your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories
near the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interruptthe transponder signal and mayprevent the engine from beingstarted.
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Features of your vehicle
Record your key number
The key code number
is stamped on the bar
code tag attached to
the key set. Should
you lose your keys,
this number will enable an author-
ized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys
easily. Remove the bar code tag and
store it in a safe place. Also, record
the code number and keep it in a
safe and handy place, but not in the
vehicle.
Smart key functionTo remove the mechanical key, press
and hold the release button(1) and
remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard. With a smart key, you can lock or
unlock a door (and Tailgate) and start
the engine.
Refer to the following for more details.
SMART KEY
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WARNING -
Smart key
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the smart key is
dangerous. Unattended children
mimic adults and they could
press the engine start/stop but-
ton which would enable children
to operate power windows or
other controls, or even make the
vehicle move, which could
result in serious bodily injury or
even death. Never leave the keys
in your vehicle with unsuper-
vised children.
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4Door LockUsing the door handle button
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Close all doors, engine hood and
tailgate.
3. Press the button of the outside door handle. 4. The hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound once.
5. Make sure that doors are locked by pulling the outside door handle.
✽ ✽NOTICE• The button will only operate when
the smart key is within 0.7~1m.
(28~40in) from the outside door
handle.
• Even though you press the outside door handle button, the doors will
not lock and the chime will sound
for 3 seconds if any of following
occur:- The smart key is in the vehicle.
- The engine start/stop button is in ACC or ON position.
- Any door except the tailgate is open.
Using the button on the smart key
1 Close all doors, engine hood and
tailgate.
2. Press the lock button(1).
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once.
4. Make sure that doors are locked by pulling the outside door handle.
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