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This indicator illuminates
when the auto defogging
system senses the mois-
ture of inside the wind-
shield and operates.
If more moisture is in the vehicle,
higher steps operate as follow.
Step 1 : Outside air position
Step 2 : Blowing air flow toward the windshield
Step 3 : Operating the air conditioning
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward the windshield If your vehicle is equipped with the
auto defogging system, it is automat-
ically activated when the conditions
are met. To cancel or reset the Auto
Defogging system, press the front
windshield defroster button for 3 sec-
onds when the ignition switch is in
the ON position. When the Auto
Defogging System is Canceled, ADS
OFF symbol will blink 3 times and the
ADS OFF will be displayed on the cli-
mate control information screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, ADS OFF symbol will blink 6
times without a signal.
In case of automatic climate control
system with a climate button, it blinks
defroster button indicator. Blinking
time is same as above.
To use the auto defogging system
again, follow the procedures men-
tioned above.
If the battery has been disconnected
or discharged, it resets to the auto
defogging status.✽ ✽
NOTICE
When above indicator is turned on,
the mode indicator will goes out.
If the mode button is manually
selected, the selected mode is dis-
played for 3 seconds and then goes
out. However, the mode will still
work with the selected mode.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the A/C off is manually selected
while the auto defogging system is
on, the auto defogging indicator will
blink 3 times to give notice that the
A/C off can not be selected.
CAUTION
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of thedriver side windshield glass.Damage to the system partscould occur and may not be cov-ered by your vehicle warranty.

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SiriusXMRADIO
Using
SiriusXMSatellite Radio
Your Kia vehicle is equipped with a 3-
month trial subscription to SiriusXM
so you have access to over 140
channels of music, information, and
entertainment programming.
Activation
In order to extend or reactivate your
Sirius Select subscription, you will
need to contact SiriusXM Customer
Care at 1-800-643-2112. Have your
12-digit RID (Radio Identification
Number) / ESN (Electronic Serial
Number) ready. To retrieve the RID /
ESN, turn on the radio, press the key, and tune to channel
zero. Please note that the vehicle will need
to be turned on, in Sirius mode, and
have an unobstructed view of the sky
in order for the radio to receive the
activation signal.
SEEK
Press the key
Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8
seconds): select previous or next
channel.
Pressing and holding the key (over 0.8 seconds): continuously move
to previous or next channel.
❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed,
channels are changed within the
current category.
SCAN
Press the key
Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds): Previews each broad-
cast for 5 seconds each
❈ Press the key again to
continue listening to the current
frequency
❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed,
channels are changed within the
current category.
Category
Press the key Set through
the
TUNEknob
The display will indicate the catego- ry menus, highlight the category
that the current channel belongs to.
In the Category List Mode, press the key to navigate cat-
egory list.
Press the tune knob to select the lowest channel in the highlighted
category.
❈ If channel is selected by selecting
category, then the “CATEGORY”
icon is displayed at the top of the
screen.
CAT
FOLDER
CAT
FOLDER
SCAN
SCANRADIO
SEEK
TRACKRADIO
RADIO

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(Continued)
• You will not be able to use the
hands-free feature when your
phone (in the car) is outside of the
cellular service area. (e.g. in a tun-
nel, in an underground area, in a
mountainous area, etc.)
• If the cellular phone signal is poor or the vehicles interior noise is too
loud, it may be difficult to hear the
other person’s voice during a call.
• Do not place the phone near or inside metallic objects, otherwise
communications with Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology system or cel-
lular service stations can be dis-
turbed.
• Placing the audio system within an electromagnetic environment may
result in noise interference.
• Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference
noise or malfunction to the audio
system. In this case, storing the
device in a different location may
resolve the condition. (Continued)(Continued)
• While a phone is connected
through Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology your phone may dis-
charge quicker than usual for
additional Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology-related operations.
• If Priority is set upon vehicle igni- tion (IGN/ACC ON), the
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
phone will be automatically con-
nected. Even if you are outside, the
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
phone will be automatically con-
nected once you are in the vicinity
of the vehicle. If you do not want
to automatically connect your
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
phone, try the following.
1) Turn off the Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology feature in your
mobile phone.
2) Turn off the Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology feature in your car
audio system. (Continued)(Continued)
- To turn off the Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology feature in
your car audio system, press the
[SETUP] button
[Phone] and
[turn off] the Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology feature.
• Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
connection may become intermit-
tently disconnected in some
mobile phones. Follow these steps
to try again.
1) Turn the Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology function within the
mobile phone off/on and try
again.
2) Turn the mobile phone power Off/On and try again.
3) Completely remove the mobile phone battery, reboot, and then
try again.
4) Reboot the audio system and try again.
5) Delete all paired devices, pair and try again.
• It is possible to pair up to five Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
devices to the car system. (Continued)

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SiriusXM Radio Mode
Radio Mode Display Controls
(1) Mode Display
Displays current operating mode.
(2) Channel Information
Displays the category, channel num-
ber, channel name, artist and title
information.
(3) Preset
Displays current playing preset
number [1] ~ [6].
(4) Preset Display
Displays saved presets.
(5) Info
Displays detailed information about
the current broadcast.Using SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Your Kia vehicle is equipped with a 3-
month trial subscription to SiriusXM
so you have access to over 140
channels of music, information, and
entertainment programming.
Activation
In order to extend or reactivate your
Sirius Select subscription, you will
need to contact SiriusXM Customer
Care at 1-800-643-2112. Have your
12-digit RID (Radio Identification
Number)/ESN (Electronic Serial
Number) ready. To retrieve the
RID/ESN, turn on the radio, press
the [RADIO] button, and tune to
channel zero.
Please note that the vehicle will need
to be turned on, in Sirius mode, and
have an unobstructed view of the sky
in order for the radio to receive the
activation signal.
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Seek
Press the [SEEK/TRACK]button to
play the previous/next channel.
❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed,
channels are changed within the
current category.
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Press the [SEEK/TRACK]button to
play the previous/next channel.
❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed,
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Seek
Press the [SEEK/TRACK]button to
play the previous/next channel.
❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed,
channels are changed within the
current category.
Tu n e
Turn the TUNE knob to select the
desired channel.
Scan
Press the [SCAN] button to scan all
channels with superior reception for
5 seconds each.
Once scan is complete, the previous-
ly played channel will be restored.
During Scan, pressing the [SCAN]
button again will cancel the scan
operation and restore the previously
played channel.
If the “Category” icon is displayed,
channels are changed within the cur-
rent category. Searching Categories
Select the category by using the
[CAT/FOLDER]
button and press the
TUNE knob to select.
Channels for the selected category
are played.
✽ ✽ Troubleshooting
1. Antenna Error
If this message is displayed, the
antenna or antenna cable is bro-
ken or unplugged. Please consult
with your Kia dealership.
2. No Signal If this message is displayed, it
means that the antenna is covered
and that the SiriusXM Satellite
Radio signal is not available.
Ensure the antenna is uncovered
and has a clear view of the sky.
Selecting Presets/Saving Presets
Press the [Preset] to display the
broadcast information for the chan-
nel saved to each button.
Press the [1] ~ [6] to play the desired
preset.
While listening to a channel you want
to save as a preset, press and hold
one of the [1] ~ [6] to save the current
channel to the selected preset.

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Driving your vehicle
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 detec-
tion range, the warning will be turned
off.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 be blinking
on the outside rearview mirror and
an alarm will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to
origin position, the second stage
alert will be deactivated. - The second stage alarm can be
deactivated.
To activate the alarm: Go to the User Settings Mode →
Sound and select "BSD" on the
LCD display.
To deactivate the alarm: Go to the User Settings Mode →
Sound and deselect "BSD" on the
LCD display.
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1st stage
OUM054029
2nd stage
CAUTION
The alarm function helps alertthe driver. Deactivate this func-tion only when it is necessary.

Driving your vehicle
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Driving with a trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you must get
to know your trailer. Acquaint your-
self with the feel of handling and
braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that
the vehicle you are driving is now a
good deal longer and not nearly so
responsive as your vehicle is by
itself.
Before you start, check the trailer
hitch and platform, safety chains,
electrical connector(s), lights, tires
and mirror adjustment. If the trailer
has electric brakes, start your vehicle
and trailer moving and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be
sure the brakes are working. This lets
you check your electrical connection
at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lights and any trailer
brakes are still working.
Following distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sud-
den turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance
up ahead when you’re towing a trail-
er. And, because of the increased
vehicle length, you’ll need to go
much farther beyond the passed
vehicle before you can return to your
lane. Due to the added load to the
engine when going uphill the vehicle
may also take longer to pass than it
would on flat ground.
Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering
wheel with one hand. Then, to move
the trailer to the left, just move your
hand to the left. To move the trailer to
the right, move your hand to the
right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer,
make wider turns than normal. Do
this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,
or other objects near the edge of the
road. Avoid jerky or sudden maneu-
vers. Signal well in advance before
turning or lane changes.

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Driving your vehicle
Turn signals when towing a trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle
has to have a different turn signal
flasher and extra wiring. The green
arrows on your instrument panel will
flash whenever you signal a turn or
lane change. Properly connected,
the trailer lights will also flash to alert
other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green
arrows on your instrument panel will
flash for turns even if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you
may think drivers behind you are
seeing your signals when, in fact,
they are not. It’s important to check
occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working. You must also
check the lights every time you dis-
connect and then reconnect the
wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-
tem directly to your vehicle’s lighting
system. Use only an approved trailer
wiring harness.
An authorized Kia dealer can assist
you in installing the wiring harness.
Driving on grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get
hot and no longer operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down
and reduce your speed to around 70
km/h (45 mph) to reduce the possi-
bility of engine and transaxle over-
heating.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trail-
er brakes and you have an automat-
ic transaxle, you should drive in D
(Drive) when towing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)
when towing a trailer will minimize
heat build up and extend the life of
your transaxle.WARNING
Failure to use an approved trail-
er wiring harness could result
in damage to the vehicle electri-
cal system and/or personal
injury.