2018 KIA CARENS warning

To küüp itüms ýrom shiýtinþ in thü car‐
þo arüa, you can usü thü ýour holdürs locatüd in thü carþo arüa to attach thü
luþþaþü nüt. Iý nücüssary, Kia rücom‐
münds to contact an authorizüd Kia düalür/sürvicü partnür to obtain a luþ‐
þaþü nüt.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods orthe vehicle, care should be takenwhen carrying fragile or bulky ob‐jects in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT over‐stretch the luggage net. ALWAYSkeep your face and body out of theluggage net’s recoil path. DO NOTuse the luggage net when the straphas visible signs of wear or damage.
Cargo security screen (if
equipped)
Usü thü carþo sücurity scrüün to hidü
itüms storüd in thü carþo arüa.
To use the cargo security screen
1. çull thü carþo sücurity scrüün to‐ wards thü rüar oý thü vühiclü by thü handlü (1).
2. Insürt thü þuidü pin into thü þuidü (2).
NOTICE
çull out thü carþo sücurity scrüün
with thü handlü in thü cüntür to prü‐
vünt thü þuidü pin ýrom ýallinþ out oý
thü þuidü.
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WARNING
•Do not place objects on the cargosecurity screen. Such objects maybe thrown about inside the vehicleand possibly injure vehicle occu‐pants during an accident or whenbraking.
•Never allow anyone to ride in theluggage compartment. It is de‐signed for luggage only.
•Maintain the balance of the vehicleand locate the weight as forwardas possible.
CAUTION
Since the cargo security screen maybe damaged or malformed, do notput luggage on it when it is used.
Portable lamp usage (if
equipped)
1. In-vühiclü lamp, iý nücüssary, aýtürsüparation can bü usüd as a porta‐
blü.
2. çrüss thü button (1).
3. çull out thü lamp holdür.
4. çrüss thü powür switch (2).
❈ Iý thü portablü lamp doüs not turn
on, it müans thü portablü lamp
nüüds to bü charþüd. Insürt thü
lamp holdür and thün charþü it
aþain. Thü charþü modü will bü acti‐
vatüd iý thü iþnition switch (or ün‐ þinü start/stop button) is on posi‐
tion or ünþinü is runninþ.
CAUTION
1.Remove the batteries when notin use for a long time.
2.Use the specified battery.
3.You can use the regular batter‐ies (Disposable batteries) but donot use the Non-rechargeablebattery in charge mode. It maydamage the vehicle.
4.Do not place the lamp with wa‐ter or moist places and liquidcompounds. These can cause in‐ternal leakage of a battery.
5.When replacing the batteries,check the direction and insert.It will not be charged if installedreversely.
6.Do not mix the rechargeablebatteries.It may not be charged normally.
7.Do not place the lamp or batter‐ies near fire or heat. It can causeinternal leakage of a battery.
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EXTERIOR FEATURES
Roof rack (if equipped)
Iý thü vühiclü has a rooý rack, you can
load carþo on top oý your vühiclü.
Crossbars and ýixinþ componünts nüü‐ düd to install thü rooý rack on your vü‐
hiclü may bü obtainüd ýrom an author‐
izüd Kia düalür/sürvicü partnür or othür qualiýiüd shop.
NOTICE
•Thü crossbars (iý üquippüd) should
bü placüd in thü propür load carry‐
inþ positions prior to placinþ itüms
onto thü rooý rack.
•Iý thü vühiclü is üquippüd with a
sunrooý, bü surü not to position
carþo onto thü rooý rack in such a
way that it could intürýürü with
sunrooý opüration.
•Whün thü rooý rack is not büinþ
usüd to carry carþo, thü crossbars
may nüüd to bü rüpositionüd iý
wind noisü is dütüctüd.
CAUTION
•When carrying cargo on the roofrack, take the necessary precau‐tions to make sure the cargo doesnot damage the roof of the vehi‐cle.
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•When carrying large objects on theroof rack, make sure they do notexceed the overall roof length orwidth.
•When you are carrying cargo onthe roof rack, do not operate thesunroof (if equipped).
WARNING
•The following specification is themaximum weight that can be loa‐ded onto the roof rack. Distributethe load as evenly as possibleacross the crossbars (if equipped)and roof rack and secure the loadfirmly.
ROOFRACK100 kg (220 lbs.)EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
Loading cargo or luggage in excessof the specified weight limit on theroof rack may damage your vehi‐cle.
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• Fadinþ - As your vühiclü movüs awayýrom thü radio station, thü siþnal will
wüakün and sound will büþin to ýadü. Whün this occurs, wü suþþüst that
you sülüct anothür stronþür station.
• Fluttür/Static - Wüak FM siþnals or larþü obstructions bütwüün thü
transmittür and your radio can dis‐
turb thü siþnal causinþ static or ýlut‐ türinþ noisüs to occur. Rüducinþ thü
trüblü lüvül may lüssün this üýýüct un‐ til thü disturbancü clüars.• Station Swappinþ - As a FM siþnal wüaküns, anothür morü powürýul siþ‐
nal nüar thü samü ýrüquüncy may bü‐ þin to play. This is bücausü your radio
is düsiþnüd to lock onto thü clüarüst
siþnal. Iý this occurs, sülüct anothür
station with a stronþür siþnal.
• Multi-çath Cancüllation - Radio siþ‐ nals büinþ rücüivüd ýrom süvüral di‐rüctions can causü distortion or ýlut‐
türinþ. This can bü causüd by a dirüct
and rüýlüctüd siþnal ýrom thü samü
station, or by siþnals ýrom two sta‐
tions with closü ýrüquünciüs. Iý this occurs, sülüct anothür station until
thü condition has passüd.
Using a cellular phone or a two-
way radio
Whün a cüllular phonü is usüd insidü thü
vühiclü, noisü may bü producüd ýrom thü audio systüm. This doüs not müan
that somüthinþ is wronþ with thü audio
üquipmünt. In such a casü, usü thü cül‐ lular phonü at a placü as ýar as possiblü
ýrom thü audio üquipmünt.
CAUTION
When using a communication sys‐tem such as a cellular phone or a ra‐dio set inside the vehicle, a separateexternal antenna must be fitted.When a cellular phone or a radio setis used with an internal antennaalone, it may interfere with the vehi‐cle's electrical system and adverselyaffect safe operation of the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not use a cellular phone whiledriving. Stop at a safe location to usea cellular phone.

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WARNING
•Do not stare at the screen whiledriving. Staring at the screen forprolonged periods of time couldlead to traffic accidents.
•Do not disassemble, assemble, ormodify the audio system. Suchacts could result in accidents, fire,or electric shock.
•Using the phone while driving maylead to a lack of attention of traf‐fic conditions and increase thelikelihood of accidents. Use thephone feature after parking thevehicle.
•Heed caution not to spill water orintroduce foreign objects into thedevice. Such acts could lead tosmoke, fire, or product malfunc‐tion.
•Please refrain from use if thescreen is blank or no sound can beheard as these signs may indicateproduct malfunction. Continueduse in such conditions could lead toaccidents (fires, electric shock) orproduct malfunctions.
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•Do not touch the antenna duringthunder or lightening as such actsmay lead to lightning induced elec‐tric shock.
•Do not stop or park in parking-re‐stricted areas to operate the prod‐uct. Such acts could lead to trafficaccidents.
•Use the system with the vehicleignition turned on. Prolonged usewith the ignition turned off couldresult in battery discharge.
CAUTION
•Operating the device while drivingcould lead to accidents due to alack of attention to external sur‐roundings. First park the vehiclebefore operating the device.
•Adjust the volume to levels that al‐low the driver to hear sounds fromoutside of the vehicle. Driving in astate where external sounds can‐not be heard may lead to acci‐dents.
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•Pay attention to the volume set‐ting when turning the device on. Asudden output of extreme volumeupon turning the device on couldlead to hearing impairment. (Ad‐just the volume to a suitable levelsbefore turning off the device.)
•If you want to change the positionof device installation, please in‐quire with your place of purchaseor service maintenance center.Technical expertise is required toinstall or disassemble the device.
•Turn on the car ignition before us‐ing this device. Do not operate theaudio system for long periods oftime with the ignition turned offas such operations may lead tobattery discharge.
•Do not subject the device to severeshock or impact. Direct pressureonto the front side of the monitormay cause damage to the LCD ortouch screen.
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ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
WARNING
nENGINE EXHAUST CAN BEDANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be ex‐tremely dangerous. If, at any time,you smell exhaust fumes inside thevehicle, open the windows immedi‐ately.•Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Exhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, a colorless, odorless gasthat can cause unconsciousnessand death by asphyxiation.
•Be sure the exhaust system doesnot leak.The exhaust system should bechecked whenever the vehicle israised to change the oil or for anyother purpose. If you hear achange in the sound of the ex‐haust or if you drive over some‐thing that strikes the underneathside of the vehicle, have the sys‐tem checked by a professionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
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•Do not run the engine in an en‐closed area.Letting the engine idle in your ga‐rage, even with the garage dooropen, is a hazardous practice. Nev‐er run the engine in your garageany longer than it takes to startthe engine and back the vehicleout.
•Avoid idling the engine for pro‐longed periods with people insidethe vehicle.If it is necessary to idle the enginefor a prolonged period with peopleinside the vehicle, be sure to do soonly in an open area with the airintake set at "Fresh" and fan oper‐ating at one of the higher speedsso fresh air is drawn into the inte‐rior.
If you must drive with the tailgate/trunk open because you are carryingobjects that make this necessary:1.Close all windows.
2.Open side vents.
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3.Set the air intake control at"Fresh", the air flow control at"Floor" or "Face" and the fan atone of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of theventilation system, be sure the ven‐tilation air intakes located just infront of the windshield are keptclear of snow, ice, leaves or otherobstructions.

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BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle
• Bü surü that all windows, outsidümirror(s), and outsidü liþhts arü clüan.
• Chück thü condition oý thü tirüs.
• Chück undür thü vühiclü ýor any siþn oý lüaks.
• Bü surü thürü arü no obstaclüs bühind you iý you intünd to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid lüvüls, such as ünþinü oil, ünþinü
c oolant, brakü ýluid, and washür ýluid
should bü chücküd on a rüþular basis,
with thü üxact intürval düpündinþ on
thü ýluid. Furthür dütails arü providüd in Chaptür 9, Maintünancü.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result ina loss of vehicle control, that maylead to an accident, severe personalinjury, and death. The driver’s pri‐mary responsibility is in the safe andlegal operation of a vehicle, and useof any handheld devices, otherequipment, or vehicle systems which
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take the driver’s eyes, attention andfocus away from the safe operationof a vehicle or which are not permis‐sible by law should never be usedduring operation of the vehicle.
Before starting
• Closü and lock all doors.
• çosition thü süat so that all controls arü üasily rüachüd.
• Adjust thü insidü and outsidü rüar‐ viüw mirrors.
• Bü surü that all liþhts work.
• Chück all þauþüs.
• Chück thü opüration oý warninþ liþhts whün thü iþnition switch is turnüd to
thü æN position.
• Rülüasü thü parkinþ brakü and makü surü thü brakü warninþ liþht þoüs
out.
For saýü opüration, bü surü you arü ýa‐ miliar with your vühiclü and its üquip‐
münt.
WARNING
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while under the influence of drugs isas dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.You are much more likely to have aserious accident if you drink or takedrugs and drive.If you are drinking or taking drugs,don’t drive. Do not ride with a driverwho has been drinking or takingdrugs. Choose a designated driver orcall a cab.
WARNING
•When you intend to park or stopthe vehicle with the engine on, becareful not to depress the acceler‐ator pedal for a long period oftime. It may overheat the engineor exhaust system and cause fire.
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•When you make a sudden stop orturn the steering wheel rapidly,loose objects may drop on thefloor and it could interfere withthe operation of the foot pedals,possibly causing an accident. Keepall things in the vehicle safely stor‐ed.
•If you do not focus on driving, itmay cause an accident. Be carefulwhen operating what may disturbdriving such as audio or heater. Itis the responsibility of the driverto always drive safely.

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