Safety features of your vehicle
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How does the air bag system
operate
Air bags are activated (able to
inflate if necessary) only when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
or START position.
The appropriate air bags inflate instantly in the event of a serious
frontal collision or side collision in
order to help protect the occupants
from serious physical injury.
There is no single speed at which the air bags will inflate.
Generally, air bags are designed to
inflate based upon the severity of a
collision and its direction. These
two factors determine whether the
sensors produce an electronic
deployment/ inflation signal.
Air bag deployment depends on a number of factors including vehicle
speed, angles of impact and the
density and stiffness of the vehi-
cles or objects which your vehicle
hits in the collision. The determin-
ing factors are not limited to those
mentioned above. The front air bags will completely
inflate and deflate in an instant.
It is virtually impossible for you to
see the air bags inflate during an
accident.
It is much more likely that you will
simply see the deflated air bags
hanging out of their storage com-
partments after the collision.
In addition to inflating in serious side collisions, side and/or curtain
air bags will inflate if the sensing
system detects a rollover.
When a rollover is detected, side and/or curtain air bags will remain
inflated longer to help provide pro-
tection from ejection, especially
when used in conjunction with the
seat belts. In order to help provide protection,
the air bags must inflate rapidly.
The speed of the air bag inflation is
a consequence of extremely short
time in which to inflate the air bag
between the occupant and the
vehicle structures before the occu-
pant impacts those structures. This
speed of inflation reduces the risk
of serious or life-threatening
injuries and is thus a necessary
part of the air bag design.
However, air bag inflation can also
cause injuries which can include
facial abrasions, bruises and bro-
ken bones because the inflation
speed also causes the air bags to
expand with a great deal of force.
There are even circumstances under which contact with the
steering wheel or passenger air
bag can cause fatal injuries,
especially if the occupant is
positioned excessively close to
the steering wheel or passenger
air bag.
• Daytime running light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131
• Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-132
• High beam operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
• Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
• Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
• Windshield wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
• Rear window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
• Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
• Front windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
• Rear window wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
• Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
• Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
• Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
• Luggage lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
• Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
• Portable lamp usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
• Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
• Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
• Rear climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-157• Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-160
• Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant
and compressor lubricant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
• Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . 4-163
• Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164
• Outside thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-168
• Rear climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-173
• From the front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-173
• From the rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-173
• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-176
• Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-178
• Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerantand compressor lubricant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-179
Windshield defrosting and defogging . . . . . . . . . 4-180
• Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-180
• Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-181
• Defogging logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-182
Clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-185
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-186
• Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-187
• Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18\
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• Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-188
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-189
• Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-189
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Features of your vehicle
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Tailgate unlock (5)
The tailgate is unlocked if the button
is pressed for more than 1 second.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will be
locked automatically.
For Power Tailgate Only :
The Power Tailgate will open if the
button is pressed for more than 1
second. Also, once the tailgate is
opened and then closed, the tailgate
will be locked again automatically.
If the power tailgate is switched ‘Off’
using the button in the overhead con-
sole, the tailgate unlock button will
operate to unlock the tailgate as
described above.
For detailed information refer to the
“Power sliding door and power tail-
gate“ in this chapter.
Panic (6)
The horn sounds and hazard warn-
ing lights flash for about 27 seconds
if this button is pressed for more than
0.5 second. To stop the horn and
lights, press any button on the trans-
mitter.
Transmitter precautions
The transmitter will not work if anyof following occur :
- The ignition key is in the ignitionswitch.
- You exceed the operating dis- tance limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio sub-
station or an airport which can
interfere with normal operation of
the transmitter.
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Features of your vehicle
To activate the immobilizer sys-tem :
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizersystem :
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
In order to prevent theft of your vehi-
cle, do not leave spare keys any-
where in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a customer
unique password and should be kept
confidential. Do not leave this num-
ber anywhere in your vehicle.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobilizer keys
around. Otherwise the engine may
not start or may stop soon after it
starts. Keep each key separate in
order to avoid a starting malfunction.
Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may prevent
the engine from being started.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
Kia dealer.
CAUTION- Immobilizer
damage
Do not expose your immobilizersystem to moisture, static elec-tricity and rough handling. Thismay damage your immobilizer.
CAUTION- Immobilizer
alterations
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizersystem to malfunction.
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Do not place any accessories,
stickers or tint the windshield.
Have the windshield glass replaced from an authorized dealer.
Do not remove or impact related parts of the High Beam system.
Be careful that water doesn’t get into the High Beam unit.
Do not place objects on the dash- board that reflects light such as
mirrors, white paper, etc. The sys-
tem may malfunction if sunlight is
reflected.
At times, the High Beam system may not work properly, always
check the road conditions for your
safety. When the system does not
operate normally, manually change
between the high beam and low
beam.Turn signals and lane change
signals
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). The green arrow indicators
on the instrument panel indicate
which turn signal is operating. They
will self-cancel after a turn is com-
pleted. If the indicator continues to
flash after a turn, manually return the
lever to the OFF position. To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). The lever will return to
the OFF position when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of
the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out and will require replacement.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.
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Driving your vehicle
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5
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outside
rearview mirror.
If the detected vehicle is not in
detecting range, the warning will turn
off according to driving conditions. The second stage alarm will activate
when:
1.The first stage alert is on
2.The turn signal is on to change a
lane
When the second stage alert is acti-
vated, a warning light will blink on the
outside rearview mirror and a alarm
will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to
the original position, the second
stage alert will be deactivated.
Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside of the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.
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1st stage2nd stage
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5
Warning indicator
When the LDWS is not working prop-
erly, the warning light will illuminate
and the warning message will come
on for a few second. After the mes-
sage disappears, the master warning
light will illuminate. Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the system
checked.
The LDWS does not operate
when:
The driver turns on the turn signal
or the hazard warning flasher to
change lane.
Driving on the lane line.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
To change lanes, operate the turn
signal switch then change the lane.
The LDWS may not warn you
even if the vehicle leaves the
lane, or may warn you even if
the vehicle does not leave the
lane when;
The lane can't be visible due to
snow, rain, stain, a puddle or other
environmental conditions.
The brightness of the outside changes suddenly such as tunnel
enter/exit.
The headlights are off at night or in a tunnel.
The color of the lane marking from the road is difficult to distinguish.
Driving on a steep grade or a curve.
Light such as street light, sunlight or oncoming vehicle light reflects
from water on the road.
The lens or windshield is stained with foreign matter.
The sensor cannot detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or
heavy snow.
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■Warning message
■Master warning light
WARNING - LDWS
Limitations
The Lane Departure Warning
System is a supplemental sys-
tem. Do not solely rely on the
system but always pay attention
and drive safely.
What to do in an emergency
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ROAD WARNING
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves
as a warning to other drivers to exer-
cise extreme caution when
approaching, overtaking, or passing
your vehicle.It should be used whenever emer-
gency repairs are being made or
when the vehicle is stopped near the
edge of a roadway.
Depress the flasher switch with the
ignition switch in any position. The
flasher switch is located in the center
facia panel. All turn signal lights will
flash simultaneously.
• The hazard warning flasher oper-
ates whether your vehicle is run-
ning or not.
The turn signals do not work when the hazard flasher is on.
Care must be taken when using the hazard warning flasher while
the vehicle is being towed.
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■ Type A
■Type B