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Features of your vehicle
USB charger (if equipped)
The USB charger is designed to
recharge batteries of small size elec-
trical devices using a USB cable. The
electrical devices should be
recharged with the engine running.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the
USB port after use. Some devices are not supported
for fast charging but will be
charged with normal speed.
Use the USB charger only when the engine is running.
Only devices that fits the USB port can be used.
The USB charger can be used only for battery charging purposes.
Battery chargers cannot be charged.
WARNING - Electric
shock
Do not put a finger or a foreign
element (pin, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch with a
wet hand. You may get an elec-
tric shock.
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Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . 5-5
. . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Advanced Smart cruise control (ASCC) system. . 5-41
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) . . . . . 5-54
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
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Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change
in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the
underneath side of the vehicle, have
the exhaust system checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
Premium dealer.
WARNING - Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in an
enclosed area for a prolonged
time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless
gas that can cause uncon-
sciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING - Open trunk
Do not drive with the trunk
open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can
enter the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk open proceed as follows:
1.Close all windows.
2.Open side vents.
3.Set the air intake control at
"Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan
at the highest speed.
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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 inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in Section 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
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 off.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
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WARNING - Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any hand held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.
WARNING
- Check surrounding
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse).
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WARNING - Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on,
be careful not to depress the
accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system
and cause a fire.
WARNING - Drivingwhile intoxi-
cated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous
as or more dangerous than driv-
ing drunk.
WARNING - Looseobject
Securely store items in your
vehicle. When you make a sud-
den stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.
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Illuminated ENGINE
START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the ENGINE START/STOP button
will illuminate for your convenience.
The light will go off after about 30
seconds after the door is closed.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
To turn off the engine (START/STOP
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. When
you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position but to
the ACC position.In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine off and to the ACC
position by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for more than 2
seconds or 3 times successively
within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still
moving, you can restart the engine
without depressing the brake pedal
by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
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ACC(Accessory)
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and
electrical accessories are opera-
tional.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC position for more than
1 hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.
ON
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge,
because the engine is not running.
START/RUN
To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) or the N
(Nuetral) position. For your safety,
start the engine with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position.
If you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without
depressing the brake pedal, the
engine will not start and the button
will change as follows:
OFF ➔ ACC ➔ON ➔OFF
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If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON posi-
tion for a long time, the battery will
discharge.
WARNING- Starting vehi-cle
Never press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion except in an
emergency. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
WARNING- Leaving the Vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden
vehicle movement, never leave
your vehicle if the transmission
is not locked in the P (Park)
position and the parking brake
is fully engaged. Before leaving
the driver's seat, always make
sure the shift lever is engaged
in P (Park), set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine
off.