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Active ECO System
For more information on the Active ECO indicator, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
Active ECO helps improve fuel economy by
controlling several vehicle components . When
activated, it optimizes drivetrain operations such
as engine power and transmission to help improve
fuel economy .
To turn ON, press the ACTIVE ECO button [A] . The
green ECO indicator light [B] in the instrument
cluster will illuminate, indicating that Active ECO is
operating . The Active ECO System will remain on
even when the ignition is cycled .
To turn Active ECO OFF, press the button [A] again .
(Type A cluster)
(Buttons located on left side of Driver's Panel)
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Active ECO System Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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To help improve your fuel economy: • Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate • Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure •Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop
while on a steep incline .
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate
when the ESC has malfunctioned .
REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position .
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers .
It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible .
Press ESC button [B] to turn ESC OFF/ON .
REMINDERS:
•ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle start-up . When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
• The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
DBC helps drivers maneuver down steep hills by automatically
braking for them, allowing drivers to concentrate on steering .
Press [~] button [A] to turn DBC ON/OFF .
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When the ignition is ON, the system is activated by default . Press
the Back-Up Warning System OFF button [A] to deactivate the
system (LED illuminated). See more information on page 34 .
REMINDER: When ignition is cycled, the system will turn ON again .
Back-Up Warning System
(Rear Parking Assist System)*
Instrument Panel Dimmer
With parking lights / headlights ON, toggle switch [B] up (+) or
down (-) to adjust the brightness of the instrument
panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio/navigation system* screens; use SETUP to adjust brightness on the screens .
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•When on, the DBC will turn OFF when button is pressed again or vehicle speed is over 38 mph •If the red indicator illuminates, the DBC system may have malfunctioned . Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
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•When HAC is active (e .g ., during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator •HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
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(Buttons located on left side of Driver's Panel)
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REMINDER: The DBC defaults to OFF, when ignition is cycled .
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[A] Pull/Press to operate Driver’s Window Auto Up/Down*
[B] Press to Lock /Unlock All Doors
[C] Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
REMINDER: When pressed [C], window controls for all Rear Windows are disabled, including from driver's controls .
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position .
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Toggle switch [D] left or right to select mirror .
Then press arrows to adjust Power Folding
Outside Mirror position .
To both fold and unfold the outside mirrors, press
the folding mirror button [E] .
Heated Outside Mirrors*
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster .
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear
shift is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position .
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Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 . Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while in Park or Neutral
To turn the engine OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button .
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob
on your person or inside the vehicle .
REMINDERS:
• In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
• If Smart Key fob battery is dead, with the lock button facing the ENGINE START/STOP button, hold the fob up against the ENGINE START/STOP button and press
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To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (Orange light [A])
On position •When already in the ACC position (Orange light [A]) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (Green light [B]) •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (Green light [B])
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position for extended periods of time without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
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Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light* function — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position,
the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically, depending on the
amount of light outside the vehicle .
To o p e r a t e :
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Rotate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation .
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving the Turn
Signal Lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then
releasing . The lane change signal will blink 3 times .
AUTO
AUTOAutomatic Headlights position*
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFFOFF position
AUTO
Daytime Running
Lights (DRL)*
DRL may help others to see the front of
your vehicle during the day . The lights will
be on automatically when the ignition or
ENGINE START/STOP button is ON and the
headlight switch is in the AUTO position,
unless one of the following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Fog lights are on
•Engine is turned off
•Switch is in the OFF position
REMINDER: DRL only operates during the daytime .
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On Rear Wipers, intermittent wipe function is not adjustable .
To adjust the Steering Wheel, press the lock-release lever [A] down and
adjust the distance [B] and desired angle [C] .
When finished, pull the lock-release lever [A] up to lock Steering Wheel
in place .
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
To o p e r a t e :
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Rotate INT switch to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
Windshield Wipers & Washers
Rear Wiper & Washer
To operate:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push lever to spray and wipe
ON: Normal wipe
INT: Intermittent wipe*
OFF: Wiper off
MIST: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
INT: Intermittent wipe
LO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
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Rotating INT switch up increases Intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed . Rotating INT switch down decreases frequency of wipes .
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CANCELON
OFFRES +
SET +
MODE
MUTE
[A]
Audio Mode button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/Sirius®/CD/USB/
iPod/Aux /Bluetooth Audio Streaming/My Music modes
[B] Seek/Preset button
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CANCELON
OFFRES +
SET +
MODE
MUTE
[A]
Audio Mode button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/Sirius®/CD/USB/
iPod/Aux /Bluetooth Audio Streaming/My Music modes
[B] Seek/Preset button
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CANCELON
OFFRES +
SET +
MODE
MUTE
[A]
Audio Mode button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/Sirius®/CD/USB/
iPod/Aux /Bluetooth Audio Streaming/My Music modes
[B] Seek/Preset button
FM/AM/Sirius® Modes: Press to advance through Preset Stations .
Press and hold to Auto Seek
Media Modes: Press to move Track Up/Down . Press & hold to Fast
Forward / Rewind
[C] Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
[D] MUTE button: Press to mute all audio
[E] Cruise Control ON/OFF button: Press to turn the Cruise Control
ON/OFF
[F] Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or increase
Cruising Speed
[G] SET Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease
Cruising Speed
[H] Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control, do one of
the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the CANCEL button
Cruise ControlAudio Controls
For further audio system operations, refer to pages 16-19
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF .
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•Cruise Control is designed to function above approximately 25 mph •The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine starting
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.kia.com, Owners section or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
[A] Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
[B] MUTE button: Press to mute the microphone during a call
[C] Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/place
calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system
[D] Receive/Place Call button: Press to receive/place/transfer calls . Press
to place a call using voice command prompts from the system or to
answer an incoming call
[E] End Call button: Press to end a call or cancel a function
CANCE LON
OFFRES +
SET +
MODE
MUTE
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
.
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• Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phone book entries •Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one phone to another •Changing language setting may delete paired phones
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