2015 KIA VENGA Owners Manual

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Daytime running light (if equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day. DRL can
be helpful in many different driving condi-
tions, and it is especially helpful after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make the head-
lights turn OFF when:
1. Headlight or front fog light switch is ON.
2. The engine is OFF.
Headlight leveling device (if equipped)
To adjust the headlight beam level
according to the number of the passen-
gers and loading weight in the luggage
area, turn the beam leveling switch.
The higher the number of the switch
position, the lower the headlight beam
level. Always keep the headlight beam at
the proper leveling position, or headlights
may dazzle other road users.Listed below are the examples of proper
switch settings. For loading conditions
other than those listed below, adjust the
switch position so that the beam level
may be the nearest as the conditionobtained according to the list.
Loading condition
Driver only
Driver + Front passengerFull passengers
(including driver)Full passengers (including
driver) + Maximum per-
missible loading
Driver + Maximum per-
missible loading
Switch position
00 1 3 5
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A : Wiper speed control (front)· 2 – High wiper speed
· 1 – Low wiper speed
· --- – Intermittent wipe · O – Off
· – Single wipe
B : Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)*
D : Rear wiper/washer control* · – Continuous wipe
· --- – Intermittent wipe
· O – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)
* : if equipped Windshield wipers (front)
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
: For a single wiping cycle, move thelever to this position and release it
with the lever in the OFF position. The
wipers will operate continuously if the
lever is held in this position.
O : Wiper is not in operation
--- : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this mode
in a light rain or mist. To vary the
speed setting, turn the speed control
knob.
1 : Normal wiper speed
2 : Fast wiper speed
✽✽ NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
If you do not remove the snow and/or ice
before using the wiper and washer, it may
damage the wiper and washer system.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
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Front
■
■ Rear (if equipped)

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Windshield washers (front)
In the O (OFF) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windshield and to run the wipers
1-3 cycles. Use this function when the windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level, you
will need to add appropriate non-abra-
sive windshield washer fluid to the wash-
er reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
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WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
the windshield and obscure yourvision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do notoperate the wipers when the
windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipersmanually.
To prevent possible damage to the wipers and washer system,
use anti-freezing washer fluids inthe winter season or cold weather.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
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Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wiping
cycle for the proper interval. The more it
rains, the faster the wiper operates.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob (1).If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the ignition switch is ON, the wiper
will operate once to perform a self-check
of the system. Set the wiper to OFF posi-
tion when the wiper is not in use.
Rear window wiper and washer
switch
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the wiper
and washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to desired position to operate the rear
wiper and washer.- Normal wiper operation
--- - Intermittent wipe
O - Wiper is not in operation
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Rain sensor
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Rain sensor
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CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and the windshield wiper switch isplaced in the AUTO mode, use cau-
tion in the following situations to avoid any injury to the hands orother parts of the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facing the rainsensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with a damp orwet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the wind- shield glass.

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Push the lever away from you to spray
rear washer fluid and to run the rear
wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray and wiper
operation will continue until you release
the lever.
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Room lamp
(1) Map lamp (if equipped)
Push the lamp lens to turn the light on or
off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp at night or
as a personal lamp for the driver and the
front passenger.
(2) DOOR
The light comes on when any door is
opened regardless of the ignition switch
position. When doors are unlocked by the
transmitter or the key is removed from the
ignition switch, the light comes on for
approximately 30 seconds as long as anydoor is not opened.
The light goes out gradually after approxi- mately 30 seconds if the door is closed.
However, if the ignition switch is ON or all
doors are locked, the light will turn off
immediately. If a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or LOCK position, the
light stays on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.
(3) ON
In the ON position, the light stays on at all
times.
(4) OFF
In the OFF position, the light stays off at
all times, even when a door is open.
Automatic turn off function (if equipped)
The interior lights automatically turn off
approximately 20 minutes after the igni-
tion switch is turned off.
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft
alarm system, the interior lights automat-
ically turns off approximately 3 seconds
after the system is armed stage.
INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when engine isnot running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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■■TType Bype B
■■TType Cype C
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.

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NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
defrosting and defogging” in this sec-
tion.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
located in the center facia switch panel. The indicator on the rear window
defroster button illuminates when thedefroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on
the rear window, brush it off before oper-
ating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 20 minutes
or when the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
Outside mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with outside
mirror defrosters, they will operate at the
same time when you turn on the rear
window defroster.
Front windshield deicer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with front
windshield deicer, they will operate at the
same time when you turn on the rear
window defroster.
DEFROSTER
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conduc-
tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharpinstruments or window cleanerscontaining abrasives to clean the window.
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■Type B

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection buttons
3. Temperature control knob
4. Front windshield defroster button
5. Rear window defroster button
6. Air intake control button
7. Air conditioning button