
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
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Air Conditioning / Climate Control   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .26
Active ECO System .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 09
Audio System – Standard Audio System ( Type B)* .  .  .  . 22
Audio System – UVO eServices Premium with Navigation*  .23
Aux/USB/iPod®* Port* & Power Outlets   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .18
Cruise Control    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 21
Digital Clock   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 25
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40
Tire Mobility Kit*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .39
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 05
Windshield Wipers & Washers  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .16
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VIDEOS & QR CODES   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 03Indicators & Warning Lights    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 05LCD Instrument Cluster Modes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 06Trip Computer / Tripmeter   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 06Instant Fuel Consumption Mode* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 07Fuel Economy .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 07User Settings .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 08Service Mode .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 08Drive Mode Integrated Control System*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 09Active ECO System  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 09
DRIVER’S PANELBlind Spot Detection System*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 10Instrument Panel Dimmer*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12Engine Start/Stop Button*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 13Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock*   .  .  . 14Automatic Door Lock /Unlock .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 14Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 14Power Folding Mirrors* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 14
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 15Turn Signals   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 15Windshield Wipers & Washers   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  16Heated Steering Wheel Button* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 16Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 17Paddle Shifters*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 17Bluetooth® Wireless Technology   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 18Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)*     .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 20Audio Controls*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 21Cruise Control    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 21
AUDIO SYSTEMSStandard Audio System ( Type B)*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 22UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 23
CENTER PANELSurround View Monitoring (SVM) System*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 24 Digital Clock   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25USB Charger* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25Wireless Smartphone Charging System* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25Automatic Climate Control*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 26Manual Climate Control*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 27Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 28Auto Hold*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 28Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting  .  .  .  .  .  . 29
S E AT I N GFront Seat Headrest Adjustment  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30Driver Position Memory System* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 316-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 32Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 32
OTHER KEY FEATURESSmart Key*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 33Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 34Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 34Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light)  .  .  . 34Sunvisor   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 34HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror*  .  .  .  .  . 35Map/Room Lamps   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 36Panoramic Sunroof Operation*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 36Fuel Door and Trunk Release .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 37Trunk Release Button (Exterior)    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 37Smart Trunk*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 37Hood Release Lever and Latch  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 38Child Safety Locks  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 38Back-Up Warning System (Rear Parking Assist System)*    . 38Rear-Camera Display*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 39Tire Mobility Kit .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 39
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40Seat Belts .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40Seat Belt Retractor Locks    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  .  .  .  .  . 41LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page)  

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LCD Instrument Cluster Modes*
Press Mode button A to scroll through different LCD Instrument 
Cluster Modes .
Type B cluster:
Trip Computer Mode: Displays driving information for 
tripmeter, fuel economy, etc .
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) / Lane Departure Warning 
System (LDWS)*: Displays the state of the ASCC and LDWS
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays the state of the navigation
A/V Mode*: Displays the state of the A / V System
Service Modes: Informs on upcoming service intervals / Warning 
messages related to TPMS and others / When any door is not 
securely closed, this indicator will illuminate
User Settings Mode: Change settings of the doors, 
lamps and other features
Trip Computer / Tripmeter
The Trip Computer is a system to relay 
pertinent driving information  . It appears on the 
display when the ignition switch or the ENGINE 
START/STOP button* is in the ON position  . 
To cycle through the LCD Instrument Cluster 
modes, press the Mode button A .
When in the Trip Computer mode , press 
the Move/Scroll button B to cycle through 
the screens . When displaying TRIP A or TRIP 
B screens, press and hold the Select /Reset 
button C to reset the Tripmeter to zero  .
REMINDERS: 
 •  Appearance of Tripmeter display may differ as equipped
 •  All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
FUEL ECONOMY• Range• Average MPG• Instant MPG
TRIP A• Tripmeter• Average MPG• Elapsed Time (E/T)
TRIP B• Tripmeter• Average MPG• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
( Type A; Buttons located on Steering Wheel) 
(Type B Cluster)
A
B
C
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. 
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To enter the User Settings mode in 
the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes, 
press the Mode button A when the 
vehicle is at a standstill and with the 
ignition switch or the ENGINE START/ 
STOP button* in the ON position and 
select User Settings  .
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the 
Move/Scroll button B up and down, and then selecting the item by 
pressing the Select /Reset button C .
Driving Assist*:
 •Smart Cruise Control 
Response*
 •Rear Cross Traffic Alert 
( RC TA )*
 •AEB (Autonomous 
Emergency Braking)*
Door/Trunk:
 •Automatic Lock & Unlock
 •Door Lock Sound*
 •Smart Trunk*
Lights:
 •One-Touch Turn Signal* 
 •Headlamp Delay
 •Welcome Light*
User Settings
Sound: 
 •Park Assist System Volume*
 •Blind Spot Detection Sound*
 •Welcome Sound*
Service Interval:
 •Service Interval On/Off
 •Set mileage/months
Steering:
 •Steering Position
Other Features:
 •Fuel Economy Auto Reset
 •Wiper/Light Display*
 •Fuel Economy Unit
 •Temperature Unit
 •Tire Pressure Unit*
 •Language
To enter Service mode, press the Mode button  A, scroll using B (Move/Scroll) to Service Mode 
 and press Select /Reset button C . System will 
display number of miles remaining until next service 
is due, as well as type of service .
When service is required, the 
following will be displayed: 
Service Required .
To reset the Service mode 
system, press and hold the 
Select /Reset button C for 
more than 1 second .
To turn Service In OFF, go to 
User Settings . 
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval 
when in User Settings mode:
 •Press the Move button B 
and scroll to Service Interval  . Press the Select /
Reset button C to enter
 •Press the Move button B and toggle to ON, then 
press the Select /Reset button C . Then press the 
Move button B to scroll and select the desired 
miles or months for your next service
 •Press the Select /Reset button C to enter
Service Mode  To view a video on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information  .
LCD Display: Maintenance Video
LCD Display Video 
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(Type B cluster)
(Located on Steering Wheel)
A
BC
Service in
Off
Service Required
0000mi.
0000mi.
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 •When HAC is active (e .g  ., accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator •HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering 
maneuvers  . It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving 
whenever possible  .
Press ESC OFF button B to disable Traction Control in ESC (ESC OFF 
indicator will illuminate)  . 
To turn both Traction Control and Stability Control off, press and hold ESC 
OFF button B (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate, and an alert sounds)  .
REMINDERS: 
 •ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up . When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
 •  The ESC Indicator Light  in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC  is in operation
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual. 
 Instrument Panel Dimmer
Press left /right side of switch A to adjust the display brightness of the 
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the navigation system screen, use UVO eServices with Premium Navigation system setup to adjust brightness on the navigation system .
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from 
a stop while on a steep incline  . 
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT 
activate when the ESC has malfunctioned  .
REMINDERS: 
 •The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position  .
 •In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for service .
QUICK TIPS
A
B
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press the LDWS 
button A to turn system ON . The instrument cluster indicator  will 
illuminate green . LDWS will stay on when the ignition is cycled  . 
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your lane, the system 
may issue a warning on the LCD screen and an alert may sound, under 
these conditions:
 •The vehicle exceeds approximately 43 mph
 •The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in
REMINDER: LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated  .
  Lane Departure Warning System Video
 To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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QR CODE
The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LDWS may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of it’s lane.
A
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
LDWSLDWS
LDWSLDWS
LDWSLDWS
LDWSLDWS
When the LDWS sensor detects the lane traveling inWhen the LDWS sensor does not detect the lane traveling inWhen the LDWS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate
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Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine: 
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2  .   Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park)
 
To turn the vehicle OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button  .
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob on 
your person .
REMINDERS: 
 •  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 Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine 
  To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (orange light A)
ON position •When already in the ACC position (orange light A) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (green light B) •  When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (green light B)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
QUICK TIPS
  Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
 To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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Headlights & High Beams
Dynamic Bending Light (Adaptive Front Lighting System)*
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine 
Start /Stop button* is on, the Dynamic Bending Light system will operate . To 
turn the system off, change the switch setting . After turning
the system off, headlamp swiveling no longer occurs, but leveling operates 
continuously .
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)*
DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day  . The 
lights will be on automatically when the ignition or ENGINE START/STOP 
button* is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of 
the following occurs:
 •Headlights are on 
 •Parking brake is applied
 •Engine is turned off
To o p e r a t e :
 •Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
 •Push lever to turn High Beams ON
 •Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
Turn Signals*
To operate Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal 
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving the Turn Signal 
Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing . The lane change 
signal will blink 3 times .
To change how many times the Lane Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User 
Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes  .
 Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Automatic Headlights position
  OFFOFF position
O ne -To u chLane ChangeSignal
REMINDER: DRL only operates during the daytime .
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To o p e r a t e :
 •Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes 
 •Press switch Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
 •Pull lever to spray and wipe
M I S T: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offI N T:  Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
Windshield Wipers & WashersHeated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button A to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the ignition or 
ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position  . 
Steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when 
button is pressed again to deactivate .
 • 
 •Pressing lever up increases Intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed  . Pressing lever down decreases frequency of wipes •Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
QUICK TIPS
    If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again .
QUICK TIP
A
(Located below gear shift) 
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