
Features of your vehicle
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Impact sensing door unlock
system (if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock
when an impact causes the air bags
to deploy.
Auto door lock/unlock feature
(if equipped)
All doors will automatically lock
when the transaxle shift lever is
shifted out of P (Park).
All doors will automatically unlock when the transaxle shift lever is
shifted into P (Park). An authorized Kia dealer can acti-
vate or deactivate some auto door
lock/ unlock features as follows;
Auto door unlock by using the dri-
ver's door lock button
Auto door lock/unlock by shifting the transaxle shift lever out of P
(Park) or into P (Park)
Auto door unlock when the ignition key is removed from the ignition
switch (for smart key, when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to the OFF position)
If you want to activate or deactivate
some door lock/unlock features, con-
sult an authorized Kia dealer.
Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to
help prevent children from acciden-
tally opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle. The rear door
safety locks should be used whenev-
er children are in the vehicle.
1.Open the rear door.
2.Insert a key (or screwdriver) into the hole and turn it to the lock posi-
tion. The child safety lock (1) is
located on the rear edge of the
door. When the child safety lock is
in the lock position, rear door will
not open even when the inner door
handle is pulled.
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3.Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the out-
side door handle (3).
Even though the doors may be
unlocked, the rear door will not open
by pulling the inner door handle (2)
until the rear door child safety lock is
unlocked.
WARNING- Rear doorlocks
Use the rear door safety locks
whenever children are in the
vehicle. If a child accidently
opens the rear doors while the
vehicle is in motion, he/she can
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And if the power window switch is
pulled up continuously again within 5
seconds after the window is lowered
by the automatic window reversal
feature, the automatic window rever-
sal will not operate.
The automatic reverse feature for the
driver’s window is only active when
the “auto up” feature is used by fully
pulling up the switch. The automatic
reverse feature will not operate if the
window is raised using the halfway
position on the power window switch.
Power window lock button (if equipped)
The driver can disable the power
window switches on the front and
rear passengers' doors by pressing
the power window lock switch to the
lock position.
When the power window lock switch
is pressed, the driver's master con-
trol cannot operate the front and rear
passengers' power windows. Always double check to make sure
all arms, hands, head and other
obstructions are safely out of the way
before closing a window.
CAUTION - Opening /
closing Window
To prevent possible damage to
the power window system, donot open or close two windowsor more at the same time. Thiswill also ensure the longevity ofthe fuse.
WARNING - Power windows
Do not allow children to play
with the power windows. Keep
the power window lock switch
(on the driver's door) in the
LOCK position.
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WARNING
Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to
avoid injuries or vehicle dam-
age. If an object less than 0.16
in. (4 mm) in diameter is caught
between the window glass and
the upper window channel, the
automatic reverse window may
not detect the resistance and
will not stop and reverse direc-
tion.

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 out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
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Driving your vehicle
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 handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the drive 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)
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What to do in an emergency
Do not allow anyone to remain in the
vehicle while it is on the jack.
Make sure any children present are
in a secure place away from the road
and from the vehicle to be raised with
the jack.
Removing and storing the
spare tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of
removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
from “rattling” while the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.
Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and applythe parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) for manual transaxle or
P (Park) for automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash- er.
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WARNING- Runningvehicle on
jack
Do not start or run the engine of
the vehicle while the vehicle is
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Index
Calendar ··················\
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2
Capacities (Lubricants) ··················\
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CareExterior care ··················\
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··········7-91
Interior care ··················\
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···········7-96
Tire care ··················\
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·················7-51\
Cargo capacity ··················\
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Cargo weight ··················\
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············5-61
Center console storage ··················\
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Central door lock switch··················\
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············4-19
Certification label ··················\
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···············5-59, 8-9
Chains Tire chains ··················\
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Changing tires ··················\
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Checking tire inflation pressure··················\
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·7-52
Child restraint system ··················\
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················3-23 Automatic locking mode ··················\
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Lower anchor ··················\
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Tether anchor system ··················\
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Child-protector rear door lock ··················\
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···4-20
Cigarette lighter ··················\
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·····4-118
Climate control air filter··················\
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Clock (Digital) ··················\
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Clothes hanger ··················\
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·······4-123 Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ···············4-46
Compact spare tire ··················\
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···6-20
Compact spare tire replacement ··················\
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7-55
Coolant ··················\
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···7-36
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ··················\
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Crankcase emission control system ··················\
·············7-98
Cruise control system ··················\
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Cup holder ··················\
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Curtain air bag ··················\
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Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination··················\
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Dashboard, see instrument cluster ··················\
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Defogging (Windshield) ··················\
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Defogging logic (Windshield) ··················\
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·4-111
Defroster (Rear window) ··················\
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Defrosting (Windshield) ··················\
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Digital clock··················\
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Dimensions ··················\
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Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination··················\
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Displays, see instrument cluster ··················\
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4-46
Door locks··················\
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················4-17 Central door lock switch ··················\
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Child-protector rear door lock ··················\
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·4-20
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