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Features of your vehicle
Park the vehicle when connecting
the head unit with the mobile
phone.
Bluetooth
®connection may become
intermittently disconnected in some
mobile phones. Follow these steps
to try again.
1. Within the mobile phone, turn
the Bluetooth
®function off/on
and try again.
2. Turn the mobile phone power
Off/On and try again.
3. Completely remove the mobile
phone battery (if possible),
reboot, and then try again.
4. Reboot the audio system and try
again.
5. Delete all paired devices, pair
and try again.
Voice Recognition
(if equipped)
When using the voice recognition
feature, only commands listed
within the user's manual are sup-
ported.
Be aware that during the operation
of the voice recognition system,
pressing any key other than the
key terminate voice recogni-
tion mode.
For optimal voice recognition per-
formance, position your head
below the microphone above the
driver’s seat and maintain proper
position when speaking voice com-
mands.
Within the following situations,
voice recognition may not function
properly due to external sound.
- When the windows and sunroof
are open
- When the blower AC/heater is set
to high
- When entering and passing through
tunnels
(Continued)(Continued)
- When driving on rugged and
uneven roads
- During severe rain (heavy rains,
windstorms)
Phone related voice commands can
be used only when a
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology device is con-
nected.
When making calls by stating a
name, the corresponding contact
must be downloaded and stored
within the audio system.
After downloading the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone book,
it takes some time to convert the
phone book data into voice infor-
mation. During this time, voice
recognition may not properly oper-
ate.
Pronounce the voice commands
naturally and clearly as if in a nor-
mal conversation.

• To convert to cruise control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
• Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• Drive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81\
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
• Non-operating condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . 5-92
• Warning indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• The LDWS does not operate when . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
• Reducing the risk of a rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-101
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-101
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
• Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . 5-104
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-104 • Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-104
• Check spark plugs and ignition system. . . . . . . . . . 5-104
• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-104
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
5-104
• Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-105
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106
• Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
5-106
• Safety chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106
• Trailer brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106
• Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
• Maintenance when trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-111
• If you do decide to pull a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-112
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-118
Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• GVW (Gross vehicle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
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Driving your vehicle
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 vehicle, 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
unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.WARNING- Open liftgate
Do not drive with the liftgate
open. Poisonous exhaust gases
can enter the passenger com-
partment. If you must drive with
the liftgate open proceed as fol-
lows:
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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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the drive should
not be used during vehicle
operation.

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Driving your vehicle
- When the temperature of the rearbumper is very high or low.
- When parking structure covers the sensor.
- When reversing from a parking space with pillars or metal struc-
tures.
- When you are reversing and if the detected vehicle is simultaneously
reversing.
- If there are small objects like shop- ping carts and baby carriages.
- If there is a vehicle with decreased ride height (lowered).
- When the vehicle is close to anoth- er vehicle.
- When driving through a narrow road with many plants.
- When driving on wet surface.Outside rearview mirror may not alert the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror hous- ing is obscured by mud, snow, etc.
- The window is obscured by mud, snow, etc.
- The windows are overly tinted. This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause inter-
ference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

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5
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (IF EQUIPPED)
This system detects the lane with a
sensor at the front windshield and
notifies you if it detects that your
vehicle leaves the lane. The LDWS does not make the
vehicle change lanes. It is the dri-
ver's responsibility to always check
the road conditions.
If the sensor cannot detect the lane or if the vehicle speed does not
exceed 64 km/h (40 mph), the
LDWS will not be able to notify you
if the vehicle leaves the lane.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of coating on the front
windshield, the LDWS may not
work properly.
Prevent damage to the LDWS sen- sor from water or any liquid.
Do not remove the LDWS parts and avoid damaging the sensor by
avoiding a strong impacts.
Do not put objects that reflect light on the dash board.
The operation of the LDWS can be affected by several factors (includ-
ing environmental conditions). It is
the responsibility of the driver to
pay attention to the roadway and to
maintain the vehicle in it's lane at
all times.
WARNING - LDWS Alert
The LDWS is only intended to
provide you with information
regarding your vehicle's posi-
tion on the roadway. Upon
receiving an LDWS alert, you
must take the necessary steps
to maintain control of your vehi-
cle. The LDWS does not provide
any steering inputs into the
vehicle for you. It can be dan-
gerous to make a large sudden
steering input in response to an
alert, since that could result in
loss of control.
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Driving your vehicle
Remember, your vehicle does notrequire extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
WARNING - Engine off
during motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without
the engine running. In addition,
turning off the ignition while
driving could engage the steer-
ing wheel lock resulting in loss
of vehicle steering. Keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.

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Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service
station.
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and igni-
tion system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint fin-
ish.