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5
Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 8 for-
ward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected
automatically, depending on the
position of the shift lever.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle,
if the battery has been disconnected,
may be somewhat abrupt. This is a
normal condition, and the shifting
sequence will adjust after shifts are
cycled a few times by the TCM
(Transaxle Control Module) or
PCM (Powertrain Control Module).
For smooth operation, depress the
brake pedal and the lock release but-ton when shifting from N (Neutral) toa forward or reverse gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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+
+
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U
U
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P
P
P
P
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-
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D
D
D
D
O
O
O
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W
W
W
W
N
N
N
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The shift lever can be shifted freely. Press the lock release button when shifting. Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting.

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5
System warning
“AUTO HOLD deactivating. Press
brake pedal”
When the conversion from Auto Hold
to EPB is not working properly a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Depress the brake pedal when the
above message appears for the Auto
Hold and EPB may not activate.
System warning
“Parking brake automatically locked”
If the EPB is applied while Auto Hold
is activated because of ESC
(Electronic Stability Control) signal, a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
EPB malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates if the
engine start/stop button is changed
to the ON position and goes off in
approximately 3 seconds if the sys-
tem is operation normally.
If the EPB malfunction indicator
remains on, comes on while driving,
or does not come on when the igni-
tion switch or the engine start/stop
button is changed to the ON position,
this indicates that the EPB may have
malfunctioned. If this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.
The EPB malfunction indicator may
illuminate when the ESC indicator
comes on to indicate that the ESC is
not working properly, but it does not
indicate a malfunction of the EPB.
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5
Even with the anti-lock brake sys-
tem, your vehicle still requires suf-
ficient stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you.
Always slow down when cornering. The anti-lock brake system cannot
prevent accidents resulting from
excessive speeds.
On loose or uneven road surfaces, operation of the anti-lock brake
system may result in a longer stop-
ping distance than for vehicles
equipped with a conventional
brake system. The ABS warning light will stay on for
approximately 3 seconds after the
ignition switch is ON. During that
time, the ABS will go through self-
diagnosis and the light will go off if
everything is normal. If the light stays
on, you may have a problem with
your ABS. Contact an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible. When you drive on a road having
poor traction, such as an icy road,
and have operated your brakes
continuously, the ABS will be active
continuously and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your vehi-
cle over to a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine. If the ABS warning light goes off, then your
ABS system is normal. Otherwise,
you may have a problem with the
ABS. Contact an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the
engine may not run as smoothly and
the ABS warning light may turn on at
the same time. This happens because
of low battery voltage. It does not
mean your ABS has malfunctioned.
• Do not pump your brakes!
• Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
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Sensor to detect the distance
from the vehicle in front
(front radar)
The sensor is to maintain a certain
distance from the vehicle in front.
However, the smudged sensor lens
with foreign substances, such as
snow and rain, adversely affects the
sensing performance. It may even
temporarily cancel the AEB. Always
keep the sensor lens clean.
Warning message and warninglight
When the sensor is covered or the
sensor lens is dirty with foreign sub-
stances, such as snow or rain, the
AEB operation may temporarily stop.
In this case, a warning message
(“Auto Emergency Braking disabled.
Radar blocked”) will appear to notify
the driver.
This is not a malfunction with the
AEB. To operate the AEB again,
remove the foreign substances.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Do not install any accessories, such
as a license plate bracket or
bumper sticker near the sensor
area. Do not replace the bumper
by yourself. Doing so may adverse-
ly affect the sensing performance.
• Always keep the sensor/bumper area clean.
• Use only a soft cloth to wash the vehicle. Also, do not spray highly
pressurized water on the sensor
installed on the bumper.
• Be careful not to apply unneces- sary force on the frontal sensor
area. When the sensor moves out
of the correct position due to
external force, the system may not
operate correctly even without the
warning light or message. In this
case, we recommend you to have
the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
• Use only the genuine Kia sensor cover. Do not arbitrarily apply
paint on the sensor cover.
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5
ASCC will be temporarily can-
celed when:
Cancelled manually
The advanced smart cruise control is
temporarily canceled when the brake
pedal is depressed or the CANCEL
button is pressed. The speed and
vehicle to vehicle distance indicator
on the cluster will disappear and the
CRUISE indicator is illuminated con-
tinuously. Cancelled automatically
The driver's door is opened.
The shift lever is shifted to N
(Neutral), R (Reverse) or P(Parking).
The EPB (electronic parking brake) is applied.
The vehicle speed is over 130 mph (210 km/h)
The ESC, ABS or TCS is operat- ing.
The ESC is turned off.
The sensor or the cover is dirty or blocked with foreign matter.
When the vehicle is stopped for over 5 minutes.
The driver starts driving by pushing the lever up (RES +) or down
(SET -) or depressing the acceler-
ator pedal approximately 3 sec-
onds after the vehicle is stopped by
the Advanced Smart Cruise
Control System with no other vehi-
cle ahead or a vehicle stopped far
away in front.
The engine speed is in dangerous range. The ASCC system has malfunc-
tioned.
The accelerator pedal is continu- ously depressed for long time.
Each of these actions will cancel the
ASCC operation. (The set speed
and vehicle-to-vehicle distance on
the LCD display will go off.)
If the ASCC is cancelled automati-
cally, the ASCC will not resume
even though the RES+ or SET-
lever is moved. Also, the EPB (elec-
tronic parking brake) will be applied
when the vehicle is stopped.
- When activating the AEB(Autonomous Emergency Braking)
If the ASCC is cancelled by a reason
not mentioned, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
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The road pavement (or the periph-eral ground) abnormally contains
metallic components (i.e. possibly
due to subway construction).
The brake pedal is depressed.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is activated.
The tire pressure is low or a tire is damaged.
The brake is reworked.
The vehicle is driven near a guardrail or near the boundary line
of a road.
The windshield or the camera lens is blocked with dirt or debris.
The vehicle drives on a small- radius curve.
The vehicle drives in the opposite direction from the designated lane
direction.
The lane sensing operation is inter- rupted by another vehicle in front.
The vehicle drives under 40 mph or over 115 mph. The vehicle abruptly changes driv-
ing direction.
The vehicle abruptly enters the next lane.
The vehicle sharply stops.
Temperature is extremely low around the vehicle.
The vehicle severely vibrates while driving over a bumpy road, uneven/
bumpy road, or concrete patch.
The vehicle drives on a slippery surface due to snow, water puddle,
or ice.
The driver is responsible for accu- rate steering.
Do not unnecessarily operate the steering wheel, when the Smart
Blind Spot Detection System is in
operation.
Always pay extreme caution while driving. The Smart Blind Spot
Detection System may not operate
or unnecessarily operate in accor-
dance with your driving situations.
WARNING
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Smart Blind Spot Detection
System Limitations
The Smart Blind Spot Detection
System is not a substitute for
safe driving practices, but a
convenience function only. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to always drive cautiously to
prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occurring.
Pay attention to the road condi-
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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

Index
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Advanced smart cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53Speed setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Vehicle to vehicle distance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
To adjust the sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control . . 5-62
To convert to cruise control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Air bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 3-39 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Non inflation conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32\
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Air Conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Air conditioning system lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-154 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-89
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-89
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
ASCC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
Steering wheel audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155
AUX, USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
Auto defogging system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
AUTO HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Auto light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10\
7
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122 Automatic heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . 4-123
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
Air Conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Checking the amount of air conditionerrefrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Shift-lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Paddle shifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-117
Automatic ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
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