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Air conditioning (if equipped)
Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled
with environmentally friendly refrigerant*.
1. Start the engine. Push the air condi-
tioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air position.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem- perature control to maintain maximum
comfort.
*: Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R- 1234yf according to the regulation in
your country at the time of producing.
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied to your vehicle at
the label inside of hood. Refer to chap-
ter 8 for more detail location of air con-
ditioning refrigerant label.✽✽ NOTICE
When using the air conditioning sys- tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely while driving up hills or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause engine over-
heating. Continue to use the blower
fan but turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off if the temperature gauge indi-
cates engine overheating.
When opening the windows in humid weather air conditioning may create
water droplets inside the vehicle.
Since excessive water droplets may
cause damage to electrical equipment,
air conditioning should only be used
with the windows closed.CAUTION
The refrigerant system should
only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians to insureproper and safe operation.
The refrigerant system should be serviced in a well-ventilated place.
The air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) shall never berepaired or replaced with oneremoved from a used or salvaged vehicle and new replacement
MAC evaporators shall be certi-fied (and labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
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NOTICE
Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough roads,
more frequent climate control air fil-
ter inspections and changes are
required.
When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.Checking the amount of air con-
ditioner refrigerant and compres-sor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning is
reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-ence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, we recommend that the system be
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
*: Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R-1234yf according to the regulation in
your country at the time of producing.
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied your vehicle at
the label inside of hood. Refer to chap-
ter 8 for more detail location of air con-
ditioning refrigerant label.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-1234yf*
Because the refrigerant
is mildly inflammable
and at very high pres-
sure, the air conditioning
system should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is
important that the cor-rect type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-134a*
Because the refrigerant
is at very high pressure,the air conditioning sys-
tem should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is importantthat the correct type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
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If you want to change the posi- tion of device installation,please inquire with your placeof purchase or service mainte-nance center. Technical expert- ise is required to install or dis-assemble the device.
Turn on the car ignition before using this device. Do not oper-ate the audio system for longperiods of time with the igni-tion turned off as such opera- tions may lead to battery dis-charge.
Do not subject the device to severe shock or impact. Directpressure onto the front side of the monitor may cause damageto the LCD or touch screen.
(Continued)(Continued) When cleaning the device, make sure to turn off the deviceand use a dry and smoothcloth. Never use tough materi- als, chemical cloths, or sol-vents (alcohol, benzene, thin-ners, etc.) as such materials may damage the device panelor cause color/quality deterio-ration
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. Spillingbeverages may lead to systemmalfunction.
In case of product malfunc- tion, please contact your placeof purchase or After Service center.
Placing the audio system with- in an electromagnetic environ-ment may result in noise inter-ference.CAUTION
Operating the device while driving could lead to acci-dents due to a lack of atten-tion to external surroundings.First park the vehicle before operating the device.
Adjust the volume to levels that allow the driver to hearsounds from outside of thevehicle. Driving in a state where external sounds cannotbe heard may lead to acci-dents.
Pay attention to the volume setting when turning thedevice on. A sudden output ofextreme volume upon turningthe device on could lead tohearing impairment. (Adjust the volume to a suitable levelsbefore turning off the device.)
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NOTICE - USING THE
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology CELLULAR PHONE
Do not use a cellular phone or per- form Bluetooth ®
Wireless Technology
settings (e.g. pairing a phone)
while driving.
Some Bluetooth ®
Wireless Technology
-enabled phones may not be recog-
nized by the system or fully com-
patible with the system.
Before using Bluetooth®
Wireless
Technology related features of the
audio system, refer your phone’s
User’s Manual for phone-side
Bluetooth ®
Wireless Technology
operations.
The phone must be paired to the audio system to use Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology related fea-
tures.
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 a underground, in a moun-
tainous area, etc.). (Continued)(Continued)
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.
While a phone is connected through Bluetooth ®
Wireless Technology
your phone may discharge quicker
than usual for additional Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology-related opera-
tions.
Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference
noise or malfunction to audio sys-
tem. In this case, store the device
in a different location may resolve
the condition.
Phone contact names should be saved in English or they may not
be displayed correctly. (Continued)(Continued)
If Priority is set upon vehicle igni-
tion(IGN/ACC ON), the Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone will be
automatically connected.
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 automatic
Bluetooth ®
Wireless Technology
connection, turn the Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology feature off.
The hands-free call volume and quality may differ depending on
the mobile phone type.
Bluetooth ®
Wireless Technology
features can be used only when the
mobile phone has been paired and
connected with the device. For
more information on pairing and
connecting Bluetooth®
Wireless
Technology enabled mobile phones,
refer to the “Phone Setup” section. (Continued)
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Press the key
Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8
seconds): TA On/Off
Pressing and holding the key(over 0.8 seconds): The broadcast sta-
tion increases and previews each
broadcasts for 5 seconds each.
After scanning all stations, returns
and plays the current broadcaststation.
Selecting through manual
search
Turn the TUNE knob left/right to select the station. MENU
Within key are the Service.F
(Service Following) And L-Band
functions.
Service Following
Press the key Set [
Service.F] through TUNE knob or
key.
When the DAB signal is weak, the
Service Following feature will auto-
matically convert to the identical FMbroadcast when such a broadcast is
available.
L-Band
Press the key Set [ L-
Band] through TUNE knob or key.
DAB Broadcasts include BAND IIIand L-BAND according to the
Range. BAND III is always set as the
default while the L-BAND feature can
be turned on to search for L-BANDbroadcasts when in regions where L-
BAND broadcasts are available.
2 RDM
MENU
1 RPT
MENU
MENUTA/SCAN
Driving your vehicle
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Transaxle ranges
The indicator lights in the instrument clus-
ter displays the shift lever position when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the frontwheels from rotating. R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or service brakes are applied.(Continued)
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movementcan occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order iden-tified.
Do not use the engine brake (shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
roads. The vehicle may slip caus-ing an accident.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not accelerate theengine in R (Reverse) or any for-ward gear position with thebrakes on.
When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold the vehicle stationarywith engine power. Use the serv-ice brake or the parking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R(Reverse) when the engine isabove idle speed.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while thevehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage the
transaxle if you shift into R (Reverse)while the vehicle is in motion, except as explained in “Rocking the vehi-cle”, in this manual.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral). The engine brake will not
work and lead to an accident.
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Driving your vehicle
Moving up a steep grade from a stand-ing start
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the
appropriate gear depending on load
weight and steepness of the grade, and
release the parking brake. Depress the
accelerator gradually while releasing the
service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a
steep hill, the vehicle may have a ten-
dency to roll backwards. Shifting the
shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will
help prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards.
WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
by moving it forward and backward.
Do not attempt this procedure if
people or objects are anywhere
near the vehicle. During the rocking
operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward of backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people orobjects.WARNING
Always buckle-up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is signifi-
cantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a properlybelted occupant.
Avoid high speeds when corner- ing or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
Never exceed posted speed lim- its.
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Moving up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the
appropriate gear depending on load
weight and steepness of the grade, and
release the parking brake. Depress the
accelerator gradually while releasing the
service brakes.
WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may
attempt to rock the vehicle free by
moving it forward and backward. Do
not attempt this procedure if people
or objects are anywhere near the
vehicle. During the rocking opera-
tion the vehicle may suddenly move
forward of backward as it becomes
unstuck, causing injury or damage
to nearby people or objects.WARNING
Always buckle-up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is signifi-
cantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a properlybelted occupant.
Avoid high speeds when corner- ing or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
Never exceed posted speed lim- its.