2017 KIA CARENS RHD tow

Features of your vehicle
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Cargo security screen (if equipped)
Use the cargo security screen to hide items stored in the cargo area.To use the cargo security screen
1. Pull the cargo security screen
towards the rear of the vehicle by the handle (1).
2. Insert the guide pin into the guide (2).
✽✽ NOTICE
Pull out the cargo security screen
with the handle in the centre to pre-
vent the guide pin from falling out of
the guide.
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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.

Audio system
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How vehicle audio works
AM and FM radio signals are broad-
cast from transmitter towers located
around your city. They are intercept-
ed by the radio antenna on your vehi-
cle. This signal is then received by
the radio and sent to your vehicle
speakers.
When a strong radio signal has
reached your vehicle, the precise
engineering of your audio system
ensures the best possible quality
reproduction. However, in some
cases the signal coming to your vehi-
cle may not be strong and clear. This can be due to factors, such as
the distance from the radio station,
closeness of other strong radio sta-
tions or the presence of buildings,
bridges or other large obstructions inthe area.
AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broad-
casts. This is because AM radio
waves are transmitted at low fre-
quencies. These long, low frequency
radio waves can follow the curvature
of the earth rather than travelling
straight out into the atmosphere. In
addition, they curve around obstruc-
tions so that they can provide better
signal coverage.
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FM reception
AM (MW, LW) reception

approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68
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Speed limit control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69
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Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF) . . . . . 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73
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Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . 6-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-80
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vehicle leaves the lane, or may warn you even if the
vehicle does not leave the lane when . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-81
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-82 LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-83
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Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-90 Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96
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in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99
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Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113
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Driving your vehicle
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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will be illuminated for
your convenience, provided the igni-
tion switch is not in the ON position.The light will go off immediately
when the ignition switch is turned onor go off after about 30 secondswhen the door is closed. Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
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NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning
the ignition switch to the ACC posi-
tion, turn the key whilst turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning lamp
can be checked in this position.
KEY POSITIONS
WARNING
- Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC whilst the
vehicle is moving. This wouldresult in loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause an acci-dent.
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ACC
ON
START
LOCK

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To release EPB (Electronic parking
brake) automatically:
Manual transaxle vehicle1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, engine bonnet and tailgate.
4. Depress the clutch pedal with the gear engaged.
5. Depress the accelerator pedal whilst releasing the clutch pedal.
Automatic transaxle vehicle
1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, engine bonnet and tailgate.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal whilst the shift lever is in R
(Rear), D (Drive).
Shift lever in P (Park) With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Rear) or D (Drive). Shift lever in N (Neutral)
With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
✽✽ NOTICE
 For your safety, you can engage the EPB even though the ignition
switch or engine stop/start button
is in the OFF position, but you
cannot release it.
 For your safety, depress the brake pedal and release the parking
brake manually with the EPB
switch when you drive downhill or
when backing up the vehicle. ✽
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NOTICE - Manual transaxle
A vehicle towing a trailer on a hill or
on an incline may slightly roll back-
wards when starting the vehicle. To
prevent the situation follow the
below instructions.
1. Depress the clutch pedal and select a gear.
2. Keep pulling up the EPB switch.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal and slowly release the clutch pedal.
4.If the vehicle starts off with enough driving power release the
EPB switch.
Do not follow the above procedure
when driving on a flat level ground.
The vehicle may suddenly move for-
ward.

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When the EPB (Electronic park-ing brake) does not release
If the EPB does not release normal-
ly, we recommend that you take your
vehicle to an authorised Kia dealer
by loading the vehicle on a flatbed
tow truck and have the system
checked. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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On roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has different surface height.
The safety features of an ABS
(or ESC) equipped vehicle
should not be tested by high
speed driving or cornering. This
could endanger the safety of
yourself or others.
WARNING
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent
accidents due to improper or
dangerous driving manoeuvres.
Even though vehicle control is
improved during emergency
braking, always maintain a safe
distance between you and
objects ahead. Vehicle speeds
should always be reduced dur-
ing extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for vehicle
equipped with an anti-lock brak-
ing system (or Electronic
Stability Control) may be longer
than for those without it in the
following road conditions. During these conditions the
vehicle should be driven atreduced speeds:
Rough, gravel or snow-cov- ered roads.
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SLIF activation / deactivation
SLIF Setting method :Cluster User Settings Driving
Assist SLIF (Speed Limit
Information Function)
The information of speed limit and no passing restriction will appear
on the cluster using a symbol if you
have activated SLIF in User
Settings of cluster.
If SLIF is activated in navigation setting, the information also dis-
played in navigation screen. Operation
If a traffic sign that is relevant to
your vehicle is passed, the system
displays the information of thespeed limits and no passing
restrictions to the driver.
When the driver turn on the igni- tion, the system displays stored
information of the speed limit
before turn off the ignition. Sometimes different speed limits
are displayed for the same road.
The information displayed depend-
ing on the situation. Because, traf-
fic signs with additional sign (e.g
rainy, arrow...) are also detected
and compared with vehicle interior
data(e.g wiper operation, turn sig-nal...).
The system can update the speed limit information without visible
speed limit signs in the following
situations.
- When you change your drivingdirection with right or left or U
turning.
- When vehicle changes roads. (e.g. from highway to countryroad…)
- When you enter or exit into town or village.
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Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
ards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra
distance for braking.
Avoid sudden braking or steering.
When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with
a light up-and-down motion until
the vehicle is stopped.
If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, tyre chains, or other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction
when stalled in ice, snow, or mud. Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left
to clear the area around your front
wheels. Then, shift back and forth
between 1 (First) and R (Reverse) in
vehicles equipped with a manual
transaxle or R (Reverse) and any for-
ward gear in vehicles equipped with
an automatic transaxle / dual clutch
transmission. Do not race the engine,and spin the wheels as little as possi-
ble. If you are still stuck after a few
tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a
tow vehicle to avoid engine overheat-
ing and possible damage to the
transaxle.
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WARNING
- Downshifting
Downshifting with an automatic
transaxle / dual clutch transmis-
sion, whilst driving on slipperysurfaces can cause an accident.
The sudden change in tyrespeed could cause the tyres to
skid. Be careful when down-
shifting on slippery surfaces.
WARNING - ABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on
a vehicle equipped with ABS.
CAUTION
Prolonged rocking may cause engine over-heating, transaxledamage or failure, and tyre dam- age.