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Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure thatthe tailgate is securely latched.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust
fumes into your vehicle which can
cause serious injury or death to
vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate
open, keep the air vents and all win-
dows open so that additional out-
side air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING - Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event of an accident or sudden
stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
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WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tail- gate latch and striker while closingthe tailgate. It may damage the tail-gate's latch.

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Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
(if equipped)
When the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected, the warning illuminates for 10
seconds on the LCD display.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If that
is not possible you can start the engine
by pressing the engine start/stop button
for 10 seconds in ACC.
Door / Tailgate open
The indicator appears to inform the driv- er which door or tailgate is opened.
Rear parking assist warning(if equipped)
It displays the area an obstacle is detect-
ed while moving rearward.
For details, refer to “Rear parking assist
system” in section 4.
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Features of your vehicle
Tailgate open warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
Tailgate is not closed securely.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely.
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
Without smart key system This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, we recommend that you have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
With smart key system
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immobiliz-
er 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 approximately 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, we recommend that you have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
When the battery is weak, if the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator blinks, you are
not able to start the engine. However,
you are able to start the engine by
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button directly with the smart key. Also,
if the smart key system related parts
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Features of your vehicle
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened.Luggage room lamp (if equipped) The luggage room lamp comes on when the tailgate is opened.
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CAUTION
The luggage room lamp stays on as
long as the tailgate is opened. Toprevent unnecessary drain of cur-rent from the battery, close the tail-
gate securely.
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CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary drain ofcurrent from the battery, close the glove box securely.

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WARNING - ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxia- tion.
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, we rec-
ommend that the system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your
garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the tailgate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
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 one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshie ld are
kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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Maintenance
Fuse NameSymbolFuse ratingProtected Component
ROOM110ALuggage Lamp, A/C Control Module, BCM/TACM, Auto Light & Photo Sensor, Cup Holder
ILL., Instrument Cluster, Ignition Key ILL. & Door Warning Switch, Driver Vanity Lamp,
Overhead Console Lamp (With Sunroof), Room Lamp(W/O Sunroof)
AUDIO20AAudio (W/O ISG), Low DC-DC Convertor (With ISG)
P WDW LH25ARear Power Window Switch LH, Power Window Main Switch, Driver Safety Power Window
Module, Passenger Power Window Switch
P WDW RH25ARear Power Window Switch RH, Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch
HTD MIRR10ADiver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, ECM/PCM, A/C Control Module
A/CON10AA/C Control Module
BLOWER10AECM/PCM, Blower Switch, Blower Resistor
DOOR LOCK20ADoor Lock/Unlock Relay, Tailgate Unlock Relay
SAFETY P/WDW25ADriver Safety Power Window Module
S/HTD15ADriver/Passenger Seat Heater
BRAKE SWITCHBRAKE
SWITCH10ABrake Switch, Smart Key Control Module
TAIL LH10AInstrument Cluster, Rear Combination Lamp LH, License Lamp, Rear Bumper Lamp, Projection Lamp LH, Head Lamp LH
TAIL RH10ARear Combination Lamp LH, License Lamp, ILL.(+), Rear Bumper Lamp, Projection Lamp LH, Head Lamp LH
STARTS110AIgnition Lock Switch, ECM/PCM, PCB fuse & Relay Box (Start Relay)
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)

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High mounted stop light replacement (if equipped) ■ Bulb type
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Loosen the nut of the high mounted stop light assembly.
3. Remove the assembly with remove the connector.
4. Remove the socket from the assembly by pulling it straight out.
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
6. Install a new bulb in the socket and install socket to the assembly.
7. Reinstall the high mounted stop light assembly securely. ■
LED type
If the light (LED) does not operate, we
recommend that the vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
License plate light bulb replace- ment
1. Remove the lens by pressing the tabs.
2. Remove the socket from the lens.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
4. Install a new bulb in the socket and install the socket to the lens.
5. Reinstall the lens securely.
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Index
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Special driving conditions ..............................................5-54
Driving at night ..........................................................5-55
Driving in flooded areas ............................................5-57
Driving in the rain ......................................................5-56
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-54
Highway driving ........................................................5-57
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-54
Smooth cornering ........................................................5-55
Speed limit control system ............................................5-49
Speedometer....................................................................4-45
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Starting the engine ............................................................5-9
Steering wheel ................................................................4-35 Electronic power steering ..........................................4-35
Heated steering wheel ................................................4-36
Horn ............................................................................4-37
Tilt steering ................................................................4-35
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-120
Storage compartment ....................................................4-110 Glove box ..................................................................4-110
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-111
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-111
Sunroof............................................................................4-31
Sunvisor ........................................................................4-114 Tachometer ......................................................................4-45
Tailgate ............................................................................4-19
Tilt steering ....................................................................4-36
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) ................................................6-19
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................6-25
Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-7
Tires and wheels ......................................................7-44, 8-3
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-45
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................7-53
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................7-44
Tire care ......................................................................7-44
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-49
Tire replacement ........................................................7-47
Tire rotation ................................................................7-47
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-50
Tire traction ................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-47
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-49
Towing ............................................................................6-30 Emergency towing ......................................................6-31
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ....................................................5-21
Manual transaxle ........................................................5-18
Transaxle shift indicator ................................................4-48
Trip computer..................................................................4-50T