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Safety features of your vehicle
Why didn’t my air bag go off in a
collision? (Inflation and non-infla-
tion conditions of the air bag)
There are many types of accidents
in which the air bag would not be
expected to provide additional
protection.
These include rear impacts, sec-
ond or third collisions in multiple
impact accidents, as well as low
speed impacts.Air bag collision sensors
(1) SRS control module/Rollover sensor
(2) Front impact sensor (3) Side impact sensor
(4) Side pressure sensor
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Safety features of your vehicle
Adding equipment to or modi-
fying your air bag-equipped
vehicle
If you modify your vehicle by chang-
ing your vehicle's frame, bumper sys-
tem, front end or side sheet metal or
ride height, this may affect the opera-
tion of your vehicle's air bag system.
Air bag warning label
Air bag warning labels, some
required by the Canada Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS),
are attached to the sunvisor to alert
the driver and passengers of poten-
tial risks of the air bag system.
WARNING- Tamperingwith SRS
Do not tamper with or discon-
nect SRS wiring, or other com-
ponents of the SRS system.
Doing so could result in the
accidental inflation of the air
bags or by rendering the SRS
inoperative.
WARNING- Towing Vehicle
Always have the ignition off
when your vehicle is being
towed. The side air bags may
inflate if the vehicle is tilted
such as when being towed
because of the rollover sensors
in the vehicle.
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• Rear window wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . 4-122
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
• Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
• Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
• Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
• Luggage lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
• Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
• Glove box lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
• Headlight (headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
• Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
• Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
• Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
• Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
• 3rd row air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
• Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
• Checking the amount of air conditionerrefrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
• Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . 4-141
• Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
• 3
rdrow air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147 • System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148
• Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
• Checking the amount of air conditioner
refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
Windshield defrosting and defogging . . . . . . . . . 4-152
• Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
• Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-153
• Defogging logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
Clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-157
• Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-157
• Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15\
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• Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-158
• Luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-159
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-160
• Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-160
• Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
161
• Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
• Seat cooler (air ventilation seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
• Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
163
• Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163
• AC inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-164
• USB charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-166
• Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-167
• Floor mat anchor (s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-167
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Features of your vehicle
Liftgate (Tailgate) unlock (3)
The liftgate (tailgate) is unlocked if
the button is pressed for more than 1
second.
Also, once the liftgate (tailgate) is
opened and then closed, the liftgate
(tailgate) will be locked automatically.
For Power Liftgate (tailgate) Only:
The Power Liftgate (tailgate) will
open if the button is pressed for more
than 1 second. Also, once the liftgate
(tailgate) is opened and then closed,
the liftgate (tailgate) will be locked
again automatically.
If the power liftgate (tailgate) is
switched ‘Off’ using the button in the
overhead console, the liftgate (tail-
gate) unlock button will operate to
unlock the liftgate (tailgate) as
described above.
For detailed information refer to the
"Power liftgate (liftgate)" in this chap-
ter.
Panic (4)
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
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To activate the immobilizer system:
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 immobilizer
system:
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 anywhere
in your vehicle. Your Immobilizer pass-
word is a customer unique password
and should be kept confidential. Do
not leave this number 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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Features of your vehicle
This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause inter-ference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.Limp home (override) procedure
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, if the immobilizer
indicator ( ) goes off after blink-
ing 5 times, your transponder
equipped in the ignition key is out of
order. You cannot start the engine
without the limp home procedure. To
start the engine, you have to input
your password by using the ignition
switch. Your password is only avail-
able from an authorized Kia dealer-
ship. Contact an authorized dealer
for more information.
The following procedure is how to
input your password of “2345” as an
example.
1. Turn the ignition s witch to the ON
position. The immobilizer indicator
( ) will blink 5 times and go off
indicating the beginning of the limp
home procedure.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. 3. To enter the first digit (in this
example “2”), turn the ignition
switch to the ON and ACC position
twice. Perform the same proce-
dure for the next digits between 3
seconds and 10 seconds (for
example, for “3”, turn the ignition
ON and ACC 3 times).
4. If all of the digits have been input successfully, you have to start the
engine within 30 seconds. If you
attempt to start the engine after 30
seconds, the engine will not start
and you will have to input your
password again.
After performing the limp home pro-
cedure, you have to see an author-
ized Kia dealer immediately to
inspect and repair your ignition key
or immobilizer system.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. If the
keyless entry system is inopera-
tive due to changes or modifica-
tions not approved by the party
responsible for compliance, it
will not be covered by your man-
ufacturer’s vehicle warranty.
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WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. If the
keyless entry system is inoper-
ative due to changes or modifi-
cations not expressly approved
by the party responsible for
compliance, it will not be cov-
ered by your manufacturer’s
vehicle warranty.
Features of your vehicle
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Smart key immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
smart key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you turn the engine start/stop
button to the ON position by pressing
the button while carrying the smart
key, it verifies if the smart key is valid
or not.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer
system:
Turn the engine start/stop button to
the ON position by pressing the but-
ton while carrying the smart key.
In order to prevent theft of your vehi-
cle, do not leave spare keys any-
where in your vehicle.
To activate the immobilizer system:
Turn the engine start/stop button to
the OFF position. The immobilizer
system activates automatically.
Without a valid smart key for your
vehicle, the engine will not start.
✽ ✽ 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.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
Kia dealer.
This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause inter-
ference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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Features of your vehicle
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Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehicle. If
the system is armed while a pas-
senger(s) remains in the vehicle,
the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s) leave
the vehicle. If any door (or liftgate
(tailgate)) or engine hood is
opened within 30 seconds after
the system enters the armed
stage, the system is disarmed to
prevent an unnecessary alarm.Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of
the following occurs while the system
is armed.
A front or rear door is opened with-
out using the ignition key or trans-
mitter (or smart key).
The liftgate (tailgate) is opened without using the transmitter (or
smart key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 27 seconds, and
repeat the horn 3 times unless the
system is disarmed. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the igni-
tion key or transmitter (or smart key).
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when
The doors (and liftgate (tailgate)) are unlocked with the transmitter
(or smart key) or the ignition key.
After depressing the unlock button,
the hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound twice (in
smart key) to indicate that the sys-
tem is disarmed.
After depressing the unlock button, if
any door (or liftgate (tailgate)) is not
opened within 30 seconds, the sys-
tem will be rearmed.
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