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Safety features of your vehicle
4. Slowly allow the shoulder portionof the seat belt to retract and listen
for an audible "clicking" or "ratchet-
ing" sound. This indicates that the
retractor is in the "Automatic
Locking" mode. If no distinct sound
is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5. Remove as much slack from the
belt as possible by pushing down
on the child restraint system while
feeding the shoulder belt back into
the retractor.
6. Push and pull on the child restraint system to confirm that the seat
belt is holding it firmly in place. If it
is not, release the seat belt and
repeat steps 2 through 6.
7. Double check that the retractor is in the "Automatic Locking" mode
by attempting to pull more of the
seat belt out of the retractor. If you
cannot, the retractor is in the
"Automatic Locking" mode.
If your CRS manufacturer instructs or
recommends you to use a tether
anchor with the lap/shoulder belt,
refer to the previous pages for more
information.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When the seat belt is allowed to
retract to its fully stowed position,
the retractor will automatically
switch from the "Automatic
Locking" mode to the emergency
lock mode for normal adult usage.
To remove the child restraint, press
the release button on the buckle and
then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of
the restraint and allow the seat belt
to retract fully.
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WARNING - Auto lock
mode
Set the retractor to Automatic
Lock mode when installing any
child restraint system. If the
retractor is not in the Automatic
Locking mode, the child restraint
can move when your vehicle
turns or stops suddenly.

Features of your vehicle
Folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
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Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
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Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
. . . . 4-20

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Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25\
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Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
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Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-32
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
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Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37\
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
40
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Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
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. . . 4-45
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
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Features of your vehicle
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Record your key number
The key code num-
ber is stamped on
the key code tag
attached to the key
set. Should you
lose your keys, this number will
enable an authorized Kia dealer to
duplicate the keys easily. Remove
the key code tag and store it in a safe
place. Also, record the key code
number and keep it in a safe place,
but not in the vehicle.
Key operations
• Used to start the engine.
Used to lock and unlock the doors.
To unfold the key, press the release button then the key will unfold auto-
matically. To fold the key, fold the
key manually while pressing the
release button.
FOLDING KEY
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CAUTION
Do not fold the key withoutpressing the release button.This may damage the key.
WARNING - Aftermarket
key
Use only Kia original parts for
the ignition key in your vehicle.
If an aftermarket key is used,
the ignition switch may not
return to ON after START. If this
happens, the starter will contin-
ue to operate causing damage
to the starter motor and possi-
ble fire due to excessive current
in the wiring.

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Features of your vehicle
Door Lock (1)
1. Close all doors, engine hood andliftgate.
2. Press the lock button(1).
3. All doors and liftgate will lock. The hazard warning lights will blink
once.
4. If the lock button is pressed once more within 4 seconds, the hazard
warning lights will blink and the
horn will sound once.
5. Make sure that doors are locked by checking the door lock button inside
or pulling the outside door handle.
Door Unlock (2)
1. Press the unlock button(2).
2. The driver's door will unlock. Thehazard warning lights will blink two
times.
3. Press the unlock button(2) twice within 4 seconds and all doors and
liftgate will unlock. The hazard
warning lights will blink two times.
✽ ✽NOTICE
You can activate or deactivate the
Two Turn Unlock function. Refer to
"User settings" in this chapter.
WARNING- Ignition key
(smart key)
Never leave the keys in your
vehicle with unsupervised chil-
dren. Leaving children unat-
tended in a vehicle with a man-
ual ignition key or a smart key
is dangerous. Children copy
adults and they could place the
key in the ignition switch or
press the start button. The key
would enable children to oper-
ate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehi-
cle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or death.
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Liftgate unlock (3)
The liftgate is unlocked if the button
is pressed for more than 1 second.
Also, once the liftgate is opened and
then closed, the liftgate will be locked
automatically.
Panic (4)
The horn sounds and hazard warn-
ing lights flash for about 27 seconds
if this button is pressed for more than
0.5 second. To stop the horn and
lights, press any button on the trans-
mitter.
Transmitter precautions
The transmitter will not work if anyof following occur:
- The ignition key is in the ignitionswitch.
- You exceed the operating dis- tance limit (about 30 feet [10 m]).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio sub-
station or an airport which can
interfere with normal operation of
the transmitter.

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Features of your vehicle
When the transmitter does not workcorrectly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
If the transmitter is in close proxim- ity to your mobile phone, the signal
could be blocked by your mobile
phones normal operational signals.
This is especially important when
the phone is active such as making
and receiving calls, text messag-
ing, and/or sending/receiving
emails. Avoid placing the transmit-
ter and your mobile phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
always try to maintain an adequate
distance between the two devices.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the keyless entry system is inoper-
ative due to exposure to water or liq-
uids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.
Battery replacement
The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
battery which will normally last for
several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter
center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
is positioned correctly.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
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CAUTION - Transmitter
Keep the transmitter away fromwater or any liquid as it canbecome damaged and not func-tion properly.

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Features of your vehicle
Record your key number
The key code number
is stamped on the bar
code tag attached to
the key set. Should
you lose your keys,
this number will enable an author-
ized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys
easily. Remove the bar code tag and
store it in a safe place. Also, record
the code number and keep it in a
safe and handy place, but not in the
vehicle.
Smart key function
To remove the mechanical key, press
and hold the release button(1) and
remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard. With a smart key, you can lock or
unlock a door (and liftgate) and start
the engine.
Refer to the following for more details.
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING- Smart key
Never leave the keys in your
vehicle with unsupervised chil-
dren. Leaving children unat-
tended in a vehicle with a man-
ual a smart key is dangerous.
Children copy adults and they
could press the start button.
The key would enable children
to operate power windows or
other controls, or even make
the vehicle move, which could
result in serious bodily injury or
death.

Features of your vehicle
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Locking
Pressing the button of the front out-
side door handles with all doors (and
liftgate) closed and any door
unlocked, locks all the doors (and lift-
gate). The hazard warning lights will blink
once to indicate that all doors (and
liftgate) are
locked. The button will
only operate when the smart key is
within 28 ~ 40 in (0.7 ~ 1 m) from the
outside door handle. If you want to
make sure that a door has locked or
not, you should check the door lock
button inside the vehicle or pull the
outside door handle.
Even though you press the button,
the doors will not lock and the chime
sounds if any of the following occurs:
The smart key is in the vehicle.
The ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position.
Any door except the liftgate is opened.
Unlocking
Pressing the button of the front out-
side door handles with all doors (and
liftgate) closed and locked, unlocks
all the doors (and liftgate). The haz-
ard warning lights will blink twice to
indicate that all doors (and liftgate)
are unlocked. The button will only
operate when the smart key is within
28 ~ 40 in (0.7 ~ 1 m) from the out-
side door handle.
When Two press unlock function is
activated,
- If you press the Door Unlock but-ton(2) on the smart key, driver`s
door will unlock.
- If you press Door Unlock button(2) on the smart key within four sec-
onds again, then all the doors will
unlock.
- If you press the driver's outside door handle button, driver`s door
will unlock.
- If you press the driver's outside door handle button within four sec-
onds again, then all the doors will
unlock.
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