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Turning Bluetooth System Off
Press the key Select
[Phone] Select [Bluetooth System
Off]
Once
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
is turned off,
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology related features will not be
supported within the audio system.
turn
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology back on, go to [Phone] and select “Yes”.SETUPCLOCK
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![KIA Carens 2016 3.G Owners Manual Features of your vehicle
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VOICE RECOGNITION
Using Voice Recognition
Starting Voice Recognition
Shortly press the key on the
steering wheel .Say a command
If prompt feedback is in [ON], then
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VOICE RECOGNITION
Using Voice Recognition
Starting Voice Recognition
Shortly press the key on the
steering wheel .Say a command
If prompt feedback is in [ON], then
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VOICE RECOGNITION
Using Voice Recognition
Starting Voice Recognition
Shortly press the key on the
steering wheel .Say a command
If prompt feedback is in [ON], then
the system will say “Please say a
command after the beep (BEEP)”
mode, then the system will only say
“(BEEP)”
[On]/[Off], go to [System] [Prompt Feedback]
command after the voice instruc-
tion and beep tone.
Contact List Best Practices
1)Do not store single-name entries (e.g., “Bob”, “Mom”, “Kim”, etc.).
Instead, always use full names
(including first and last names) for
all contacts (e.g., use “Jacob
Stevenson” instead of “Dad”).
2)Do not use abbreviations (i.e., use “Lieutenant” instead of “Lt.” or
“Sergeant” instead of “Sgt.”).
3)Do not use acronyms (i.e., use “County Finance Department”
instead of “CFD”).
4)Do not use special characters (e.g., “@”, “hyphen -“, “asterisk *”,
ampersand &”).
5)If a name is not recognized from the contact list, change it to a more
descriptive name (e.g., use
“Grandpa Joseph” instead of “Pa
Joe”).
Skipping Prompt Messages
While prompt message is being stat-
ed Shortly press the key on the
steering remote controller
The prompt message is immediately
ended and the beep tone will sound.
After the “beep”, say the voice com-
mand.
Re-starting Voice Recognition
While system waits for a command
Shortly press the key on the
steering remote controller
The command wait state is immedi-
ately ended and the beep ton will
sound. After the “beep”, say the voice
command.
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ENDING VOICE
RECOGNITION
While Voice Recognition is operating
Press and hold the key on the
steering remote controller
ing any steering wheel control or a
different key will end voice com-
mand.
the system is waiting for a voice command, say “cancel” or
“end” to end voice command.
the system is waiting for a voice command, press and hold the key on the steering wheel to
end voice command.
Voice Recognition and Phone
Contact Tips:
The Kia Voice Recognition System
may have difficulty understanding
some accents or uncommon
names. When using Voice
Recognition to place a call, speak in
a moderate tone, with clear pronun-
ciation
To maximize the use of Voice
Recognition, consider these guide-
lines when storing contacts:
(e.g., “Bob”, “Mom”, etc.). Instead,
always use full names (including
first and last names) for these con-
tacts
'@', '-', '*', '&', etc.)
"Lieutenant" instead of "Lt.") or
acronyms (i.e., use "County
Finance Department" instead of
"C. F. D."; Be sure to say the name
exactly as it is entered in the con-
tacts list
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Illustration on using voice commands
Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds):
Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds):
Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds):
while guidance message is being stated
More Help
Contacts
Cancel
More Help
Please say a command after
the beep (BEEP)
Please say a...
Contacts.
Please say the name of the contact you want
to call.
(BEEP)Beep Beep.. (end beep)Shortly pressing the
key (under 0.8 seconds)
Beep~
More Help
Here are some examples of mode commands.
You can say a radio type like 'FM', 'AM', or 'Satellite'.
You can also say a media source like 'USB', 'My
Music', or 'iPod'.
Additionally, there are phone commands like
"Contacts', 'Call History', or 'Dial Number".
You can find more detailed commands in the user's
manual.
Please say a command after the beep.
More Help
Here are some examples of mode commands.
You can say a radio type like 'FM', 'AM', or 'Satellite'.
You can also say a media source like 'USB', 'My
Music', or 'iPod'.
Additionally, there are phone commands like
"Contacts', 'Call History', or 'Dial Number".
You can find more detailed commands in the user's
manual.
Please say a command after the beep.
Please say a command after
the beep (BEEP)
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Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
• Manual transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off immediately when the
ignition switch is turned on. It will
also go off after about 30 seconds
when the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft (if equipped). The igni-
tion key can be removed only in the
LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning
the ignition switch to the ACC posi-
tion, turn the key while turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)
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ACC
ON
ST
ART
LOCK
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3.Turn the ignition switch to STARTand hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
It should be started withoutdepressing the accelerator.
4.Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you arein motion, do not attempt tomove the shift lever to the P(Park) position. If traffic androad conditions permit, you mayput the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while thevehicle is still moving and turnthe ignition switch to the STARTposition in an attempt to restartthe engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter formore than 10 seconds. If theengine stalls or fails to start,wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-engaging the starter. Improperuse of the starter may damage it.
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Starting the engine with a
smart key (if equipped)
1.Carry the smart key or leave itinside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied
3. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal
depressed while starting the engine.
Automatic transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
4.Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while depressing the brake
pedal.
5.Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.) It should be started without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Even if the smart key is in the vehi-
cle, if it is far away from you, the
engine may not start.
When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC position or
above, if any door is opened, the
system checks for the smart key. If
the smart key is not in the vehicle,
a message "key is not in the vehi-
cle" will appear on the LCD display.
And if all doors are closed, the
chime will sound for 5 seconds.
The indicator or warning will turn
off while the vehicle is moving.
Always have the smart key with
you.
WARNING
The engine will start, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
Never allow children or any per-
son who is unfamiliar with the
vehicle to touch the ENGINE
START/STOP button or related
parts.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while thevehicle is in motion, do notattempt to move the shift leverto the P (Park) position. If thetraffic and road conditions per-mit, you may put the shift leverin the N (Neutral) position whilethe vehicle is still moving andpress the ENGINE START/STOPbutton in an attempt to restartthe engine.