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Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
For the cigarette lighter to work, the
Engine Start/Stop button must be in
the ACC position or the ON position.
To open the cover, push the cover
forward. To close the cover, push the
cover forward again.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all
the way into its socket. When the ele-ment has heated, the lighter will pop
out to the “ready” position.
We recommend that you use parts
for replacement from an authorized
Kia dealer. Ashtray
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
CAUTION
The use of plug-in accessories
(shavers, hand-held vacuums,and coffee pots, etc.) may dam- age the socket or cause electri-cal failure.
WARNING
Do not hold the lighter in after it is already heated because it
will overheat.
If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove it
to prevent overheating.
Do not insert foreign objects into the socket of the cigarette
lighter. It may damage the cig-
arette lighter.
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WARNING - Ashtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ash- trays as waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or match- es in an ashtray with other
combustible materials may
cause a fire.
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Cup holder✽✽NOTICE
Keep your drinks sealed while driving to prevent spilling your
drink. If liquid spills, it may get
into the vehicle's electrical/elec-
tronic system and damage electri-
cal/electronic parts.
When cleaning spilled liquids, do not dry the cup holder at high
temperature. This may damage
the cup holder.
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of direct sun light and do not put
them in a vehicle that is heated
up. It may explode.
WARNING - Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
If the hot liquid spills, you
could be burned. Such a burnto the driver could lead to loss
of control of the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden
stop or collision, do not place
uncovered or unsecured bot-
tles, glasses, cans, etc., in the
cup holder while the vehicle isin motion.
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■Front (if equipped)
■ Rear
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Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side win-
dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to theside (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor extension for-
ward or backward (4).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for
holding a tollgate ticket. When using the sunvisor for the side
window, you can use the secondary
sunvisor (6) for the front window.
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CAUTION
- Vanity mirror
lamp
If you use the vanity mirrorlamp, turn off the lamp beforereturning the sunvisor to itsoriginal position. It could result in battery discharge and possi-ble sunvisor damage.
WARNING
For your safety, do not obstruct
your vision when using the sun-
visor.
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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.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning lightgoes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and itsequipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle control,
that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury, and
death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
cle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used dur-
ing operation of the vehicle.
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ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
Illuminated engine start/stop
button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the engine start/stop button will illu-
minate for your convenience. Thelight will go off after about 30 sec-
onds when the door is closed. It willalso go off immediately when the
theft-alarm system is armed. Engine start/stop button posi- tion
OFF
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton 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.
Vehicles equipped with anti-theft
steering column lock
The steering wheel locks when the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF
position to protect you against theft.
It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver's
door, the warning chime will sound.
Try locking the steering wheel again.
If the problem is not solved, we rec-
ommend that the system be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
In addition, if the engine start/stop
button is in the OFF position after the
driver's door is opened, the steering
wheel will not lock and the warning
chime will sound. In such a situation,
close the door. Then the steering
wheel will lock and the warning
chime will stop.
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5
✽✽
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the engine start/stop but-
ton will not work. Press the engine
start/stop button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.
✽
✽
NOTICE
You are able to turn off the engine
(START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON),
only when the vehicle is not in motion.
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 elec-
trical accessories are operational.
If the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ACC position for more than 1
hour, the button is turned off automat-
ically to prevent battery discharge.
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.
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CAUTION
In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you areable to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressingthe engine start/stop button formore than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds.If the vehicle is still moving, youcan restart the engine withoutdepressing the brake pedal by pressing the Engine Start/Stopbutton with the shift lever in theN (Neutral) position.
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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward. N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakesare applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transmission will auto-matically shift through a 8-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator fully, at which
time the transmission will automati-
cally downshift to the lower gear.
✽✽
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive).
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage the transmission if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is inmotion, except as explained in “Rocking the vehicle” in thissection.
CAUTION
The transmission may be dam-aged if you shift into P (Park)while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever in N (Neutral).
The engine brake will not work and lead to an accident.
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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
To shift the gear to [R] press the
[UNLOCK] button of shift lever with
depressing brake pedal and move
the shift lever forward. N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakesare applied.
In neutral range if you turn off the
engine, the range will be on [N] and
the Engine Start/Stop button position
will be on ACC.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you may damage thetransmission if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is in motion, except as explained in“Rocking the vehicle” in thissection.
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