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Features of your vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-diago-
nal braking systems. This means you still
have braking on two wheels even if one
of the dual systems should fail. With only
one of the dual systems working, more
than normal pedal travel and greater
pedal pressure are required to stop the
vehicle. Also, the vehicle will not stop in
as short a distance with only a portion of
the brake system working. If the brakes
fail while you are driving, shift to a lower
gear for additional engine braking and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
To check bulb operation, check whether
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
light illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.Charging system warninglight
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera- tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob- lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorized
Kia dealer correct the problem as soon
as possible.
Trunk lid (or tailgate) openwarning light
This warning light illuminates when the
trunk lid (or tailgate) is not closed secure-
ly with the ignition switch in any position.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion switch in any position.

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Luggage room lamp
The luggage room lamp comes on when
the trunk (tailgate) is opened.
To prevent unnecessary charging system
drain, close the trunk (tailgate) securely
after using the luggage room.
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
Push the switch to turn the light on or off.
: The lamp will turn on if this button
is pressed.
: The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.
Always have the switch in the off position
when the vanity mirror lamp is not in use.
If the sunvisor is closed without the lamp
off, it may discharge the battery or dam-
age the sunvisor.
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened.
To prevent unnecessary charging system
drain, close the glove box securely after
using the glove box.
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Driving your vehicle
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Be sure the exhaust system does
not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked
whenever the vehicle is raised to change
the oil or for any other purpose. If you
hear a change in the sound of the
exhaust or if you drive over something
that strikes the underneath side of the
car, have the exhaust system checked as
soon as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING - Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless
gas that can cause unconscious-
ness and death by asphyxiation.
WARNING - Open tailgate
Do not drive with the tailgate open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can enter
the passenger compartment
If you must drive with the tailgate
open proceed as follows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at
"Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan at
the highest speed.

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4. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.
6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place. 7. Install the socket in the assembly by
aligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
8. Install the service cover by putting it into the service hole.

1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Loosen the light assembly retainingscrews with a cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear combination light assembly from the body of the vehicle.
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6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into
the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
7. Install the socket into the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
8. Reinstall the trunk lid cover by pushing in the screw.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Remove the service cover.
4. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.
6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
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1. Turn off the engine
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Gently remove the rubber cover (1).
4. Disconnect the electrical connector. 5. Loosen the retaining nuts.
6. Remove the washer hose socket from
the lamp assembly by turning the
socket counter clockwise until the tabs
on the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
7. Reinstall a new light assembly in the reverse order of removal.
License plate light bulb replace-
ment
1. Remove the lens by pressing the tabs.
2. Remove the socket from the lens.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
4. Install a new bulb in the socket and install the socket to the lens.
5. Reinstall the lens securely.
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Front passenger’s seat··················\
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Front seat adjustment·············\
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Rear seat ··················\
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Rear seat adjustment··················\
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Seat belts ··················\
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Pre-tensioner seat belt ··················\
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Seat belt precautions··················\
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Seat belt restraint system ··················\
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Smart key ··················\
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·4-5 Smart key functions ··················\
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Smart key precautions ··················\
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Driving in flooded areas ··················\
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Driving in the rain ··················\
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Driving off-road ··················\
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Hazardous driving conditions ··················\
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Highway driving ··················\
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Rocking the vehicle ··················\
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Starting the engine with a smart key ··················\
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Starting the engine with an ignition key ··················\
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Steering wheel ··················\
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Heated steering wheel ··················\
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Horn ··················\
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Tilt and telescoping steering··················\
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Storage compartment ··················\
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Cool box ··················\
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Glove box ··················\
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Increase cargo space ··················\
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Luggage net holder ··················\
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Luggage tray (5 Door) ··················\
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Sunroof··················\
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Sliding the sunroof ··················\
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Sunshade ··················\
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Tilting the sunroof ··················\
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Emergency tailgate safety release ··················\
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Opening the tailgate··················\
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