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Safety features of your vehicle
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower theheadrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desiredposition (3).
Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release button (1) while pulling theheadrest up (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest poles (3) into the holes
while pressing the release button (1).
Then adjust it to the appropriateheight.
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WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to
properly protect the occupants.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Using a child restraint system
For small children and babies, the
use of a child seat or infant seat is
required. This child seat or infant
seat should be of appropriate size forthe child and should be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.For safety reasons, we recommend
that the child restraint system be
used in the rear seats.
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Rearward-facing child restraint system
Forward-facing child restraint system
WARNING
Never place a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger
seat, because of the danger an
inflating passenger-side air bag
could impact the rear-facing
child restraint and kill the child.
WARNING - Child seat installation
A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision
if the child restraint is not
properly anchored to the vehi-
cle and the child is not prop-
erly restrained in the child
restraint. Before installing the
child restraint system, read
the instructions supplied by
the child restraint system
manufacturer.
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If the seat belt does not oper-ate as described in this sec-
tion, we recommend the sys-
tem to be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Failure to observe this manu- al's instructions regarding
child restraint systems and
the instructions provided with
the child restraint system
could increase the chance
and/or severity of injury in anaccident.
If the vehicle headrest pre- vents proper installation of a
child seat (as described in the
child seat system manual), theheadrest of the respectiveseating position shall be read-
justed or entirely removed.
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Securing a child restraint seat with
tether anchor system (if equipped)
Child restraint hook holders are
located on the back of the rear seat-
backs. 1.Route the child restraint seat strap
over the seatback.
For vehicles with adjustable head-
rests, route the tether strap under
the headrest and between the
headrest posts, otherwise route
the tether strap over the top of the
seatback.
2.Connect the tether strap hook to the appropriate child restraint hookholder and tighten to secure the
child restraint seat.
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WARNING
A child can be seriously injured
or killed in a collision if the child
restraint is not properly anchored
to the car and the child is not
properly restrained in the child
restraint. Always follow the child
seat manufacturer’s instructions
for installation and use.
WARNING - Tether strap
Never mount more than one child restraint to a single tether or to a
single lower anchorage point. The
increased load caused by multi-
ple seats may cause the tethers
or anchorage points to break,
causing serious injury or death.
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Cargo security screen (if equipped)
Use the cargo security screen to hide items stored in the cargo area. 1.To use the rear shade of the cargo
security screen, pull the handle
backward and insert the cargo
security screen bar into the hole
both side of the vehicle.
2.Pull the hook forward and hang the hook on the headrest pole.
3.Pull out the screen and insert the edges into the slots.
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CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods
or the vehicle, care should betaken when carrying fragile or bulky objects in the luggagecompartment.
WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT
overstretch the luggage net.
ALWAYS keep your face and
body out of the luggage net’s
recoil path. DO NOT use the lug-
gage net when the strap has vis-
ible signs of wear or damage.
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When not in use, place the cargo
security screen on the lower portionof the cargo area.
WARNING
Do not place objects on the cargo security screen. Such
objects may be thrown about
inside the vehicle and possi-
bly injure vehicle occupantsduring an accident or whenbraking.
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It
is designed for luggage only.
Maintain the balance of the vehicle and locate the weight
as far forward as possible.
CAUTION
Since the cargo security screen
may be damaged or malformed,do not put the luggage on itwhen it is used.
CAUTION
When folding the rear seatbackforward, remove the hook fromthe headrest pole. Otherwise, the front shade of the cargosecurity screen may be dam-aged or malformed.
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Flat tire ..........................................................................7-16
Jack and tools ..............................................................7-16
Removing the spare tire ..............................................7-17
Storing the spare tire ..................................................7-17
Changing tires ............................................................7-18
Compact spare tire ......................................................7-23
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-149Fluid Brake fluid ..................................................................8-27
Power steering fluid ....................................................8-28
Washer fluid ................................................................8-29
Fog light (front) ..........................................................4-105
Folding the outside rearview mirror ..............................4-46
Four wheel drive (4WD)................................................6-23 Tight corner brake effect ............................................6-24
Part-Time 4WD ..........................................................6-25
Full-Time 4WD Operation..........................................6-27
For safe four wheel drive operation ............................6-29
Reducing the risk of a rollover ..................................6-31
Front fog lamp bulb replacement ..................................8-70
Front position lamp bulb replacement ..........................8-70
Front seat adjustment (manual) ......................................3-6
Front seat adjustment (power) ........................................3-7
Front turn signal lamp replacement ..............................8-70
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-31
Fuel filter (for diesel) ....................................................8-30 Draining water from the fuel filter ............................8-30
Fuel filter cartridge replacement ................................8-30
Fuel Gauge ....................................................................4-52
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuses ..............................................................................8-53 Inner panel fuse replacement ....................................8-55
Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................8-56
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................8-58
Gauges ..........................................................................4-50
Glove box ....................................................................4-139
Gross vehicle weight........................................................9-3
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................7-2
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................6-71
Headlamp bulb replacement ..........................................8-70
Headlight position........................................................4-100
Headrest (rear) ..............................................................3-22
Headrest(front) ..............................................................3-12
Heated steering wheel....................................................4-40
High - beam operation ................................................4-101
High mounted stop light bulb replacement ..................8-75
Highway driving ............................................................6-74
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ......................................6-45
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Power window lock button ............................................4-28
Precautions (for seat belt) ..............................................3-35
Pre-tensioner seat belt....................................................3-32
Rear combination light bulb replacement......................8-72
Rear fog light bulb replacement ....................................8-75
Rear parking assist system ............................................4-87
Type of warning sound ..............................................4-88
Rear seat ......................................................................3-16
Rear view camera ..........................................................4-96
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................9-6 Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................9-8
Record your key number ................................................4-4
Remote control (outside rear view mirror) ....................4-44
Remote keyless entry Remote keyless entry system operations ....................4-10
Transmitter precautions ..............................................4-11
Battery replacement ....................................................4-12
Remote keyless entry system operations ......................4-10
Road warning ..................................................................7-2
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................6-71
Room lamp ..................................................................4-112
Rotation (Tire) ..............................................................8-44 Scheduled maintenance service ....................................8-10
Normal Maintenance Schedule ..................................8-11
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ..........8-16
Seat belt restraint system ..............................................3-24
Seat belts ........................................................................3-24 Seat belt restraint system ............................................3-24
Lap/Shoulder belt ........................................................3-26
Lap belt ......................................................................3-29
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-32
Precautions ..................................................................3-35
Care of seat belts ........................................................3-38
Seat belts warning ..........................................................3-26
Seat warmer ................................................................4-145
Seatback pocket (front) ..................................................3-15
Seats ................................................................................3-2 Front seat adjustment (manual) ....................................3-6
Front seat adjustment (power) ......................................3-7
Headrest(front) ............................................................3-12
Seatback pocket (front) ..............................................3-15
Rear seat ....................................................................3-16
Headrest (rear) ............................................................3-22
Service Mode ................................................................4-60
Shift-lock override - Automatic transaxle ....................6-20
Side air bag ....................................................................3-61
Side repeater lamp replacement ....................................8-72
Smart key ........................................................................4-7
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