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Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
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With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door
lock 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 han-
dle (3) outward.
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.
Doors cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and any
door is opened. (if equipped) 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 (if equipped)
Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch. When pressing the front portion (1)
of the switch, all vehicle doors will
lock.
When pressing the rear portion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors will
unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch 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.
If the smart key is in the vehicle and any door is opened, the doors
will not lock even though the front
portion (1) of the central door lock
switch is pressed. (if equipped)
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Driver’s door (if equipped)
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Passenger’s door (if equipped)
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- Unattendedchildren/
animals
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle.
An enclosed vehicle can
become extremely hot, causing
death or severe injury to unat-
tended children or animals who
cannot escape the vehicle.

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Impact sensing door unlock
system (if equipped)
In the event of air bag deployment
resulting from a vehicle impact, all
doors will automatically unlock.
Auto door lock/unlock feature
(Automatic transaxle, if
equipped)
All doors will automatically lock
when the transaxle shift lever is
shifted out of P(Park).
All doors will automatically unlock when the transaxle shift lever is
shifted into P (Park).
Speed sensing door lock sys-
tem (Manual transaxle, if
equipped)
All doors will automatically lockafter the vehicle speed exceeds
about 15 km (9 mph).
All doors will automatically unlock when the engine is shut off and the
ignition key is removed.
An authorized Kia dealer can acti-
vate or deactivate some auto door
lock/ unlock features.
If you want to activate or deactivate
some door lock/unlock feature, con-
sult an authorized Kia dealer.
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Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to
help prevent children from acciden-
tally opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle. The rear door
safety locks should be used whenev-
er children are in the vehicle.
1.Open the rear door.
2.Insert the key into the child safety lock hole (1) and turn the key to the
lock ( ) position. When the child
safety lock is in the lock position,
the rear door will not open even
though the inner door handle is
pulled.
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Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the key, transmitter (or
smart key) or central door lock
switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle
switch and then pulling the handle up.
Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tail- gate unlock button on the smart key
is pressed (if equipped). Once the
tailgate is opened and then closed,
the tailgate is locked automatically.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when opening
the tailgate.
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Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure
that the tailgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are safely
out of the way before closing the tail-
gate.
TAILGATE
CAUTION- Tailgete lift
Make certain that you close the
tailgate before driving yourvehicle. Possible damage mayoccur to the tailgate lift cylin-ders and attached hardware ifthe tailgate is not closed prior todriving.
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Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to oper-
ate.
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 position. However,
if the front doors are opened, the
power windows cannot be operated
even within the 30 second period.
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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.
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Window opening and closing
Type A
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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Features of your vehicle
If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof control lever
located on the overhead console (1).
The sunroof can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Sunroof open warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver removes the ignition key
(smart key: turns off the engine) and
opens the driver-side door when the
sunroof is not fully closed, the warn-
ing chime will sound for approximate-
ly 7 seconds.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, the sun-
roof may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
• After a vehicle is washed or in a rainstorm be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The sunroof cannot tilt when it is in
the slide position but can be slid
while in a tilt position.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
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CAUTION- Sunroof con-
trol
Do not continue to pull or
push the sunroof control leverafter the sunroof is fullyopened, closed, or tilted.Damage to the motor or sys-tem components could occur.
Make sure the sunroof is closed fully when leaving yourvehicle. If the sunroof is open,rain or snow may leak throughthe sunroof and wet the interi-or as well as cause theft.
WARNING- Roof cargo
Do not operate the sun roof
while using the roof rack to
transport cargo. This may cause
the cargo to come loose and
distract the driver.

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Electric power steering
(EPS) system warninglight
This indicator light comes on after
the ignition key is turned to the ON
position and then it will go out after
the engine is started.
This light also comes on when the
EPS has some troubles. If it comes
on while driving, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
Immobilizer indicator
With smart key system
If any of the following occurs in a
vehicle equipped with the smart key,
the immobilizer indicator illuminates,
blinks or goes off.
When the smart key is in the vehicle, if the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC or ON position, the
indicator will illuminate for approxi-
mately 30 seconds to indicate that
you are able to start the engine.
However, when the smart key is not
in the vehicle, if the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed, the
indicator will blink for a few seconds
to indicate that you are not be able to
start the engine.
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 authorized 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 can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. Also, if the smart key system
related parts have a problem, the
indicator will blink.
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Cruise SET indicator
The indicator illuminates when the
cruise function switch (SET - or RES
+) is ON.
The cruise SET indicator in the
instrument cluster is illuminated
when the cruise control switch (SET
- or RES +) is pushed.
The cruise SET indicator does not
illuminate when the cruise control
switch (CANCEL) is pushed or the
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Key reminder warning chime (if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while
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.
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
while the vehicle is moving.
4WD system warninglight (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, the 4WD indicator
will illuminate and then go off in a few
seconds.
If the 4WD system warning light
illuminates, this indicates that there
is a malfunction in the 4WD system.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.
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