2018 KIA PICANTO ESP

SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
Iý your vehicle is equipped with a sun‐
rooý, you can slide or tilt your sunrooý with the sunrooý control lever located
on the overhead console.
The sunrooý can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the iþnition switch is in the æN position or Enþine
Star/Stop button is in æN position.
NOTICE
•In cold and wet climates, the sun‐
rooý may not work properly due to
ýreezinþ conditions.
•Aýter a vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm be sure to wipe oýý any
water that is on the sunrooý be‐
ýore operatinþ it.
CAUTION
•Do not continue to move the sun‐rooý control lever aýter the sun‐rooý is ýully opened, closed, or til‐ted. Damaþe to the motor or sys‐tem components could occur.
•Make sure the sunrooý is closedýully when leavinþ your vehicle.Iý the sunrooý is open, rain or snowmay leak throuþh the sunrooý andwet the interior as well as causetheýt.
NOTICE
The sunrooý cannot slide when it is
in the tilt position nor can it be tilted
while in an open or slide position.
WARNING
Never adjust the sunrooý or sun‐shade while drivinþ. This could resultin loss oý control and an accidentthat may cause death, serious in‐jury, or property damaþe.
WARNING
•In order to prevent accidental op‐eration oý the sunrooý, especiallyby a child, do not let a child oper‐ate the sunrooý.
•Do not sit on the top oý the vehi‐cle. It may cause vehicle damaþe.
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CAUTION
Do not scrape ice oýý the mirror ýace;this may damaþe the surýace oý theþlass. Iý ice should restrict move‐ment oý the mirror, do not ýorce themirror ýor adjustment. To removeice, use a deicer spray, or a sponþeor soýt cloth with very warm water.
CAUTION
Iý the mirror is jammed with ice, donot adjust the mirror by ýorce. Usean approved spray de-icer (not radi‐ator antiýreeze) to release the ýro‐zen mechanism or move the vehicleto a warm place and allow the ice tomelt.
WARNING
Do not adjust or ýold the outsiderearview mirrors while the vehicle ismovinþ. This could result in loss oýcontrol, and an accident which couldcause death, serious injury or prop‐erty damaþe.
Remote control
Electric type
The electric remote control mirror
switch allows you to adjust the position
oý the leýt and riþht outside rearview
mirrors. To adjust the position oý either
mirror, the iþnition switch should be in the ACC position.
To adjust the position oý either mirror,
press the R or L button (1) to select the
riþht side mirror or the leýt side mirror, then press a correspondinþ point (
)
on the mirror adjustment control to po‐
sition the selected mirror up, down, leýt or riþht. Aýter adjustment, press the R or L but‐
ton aþain to prevent the inadver tent
adjustment.
CAUTION
•The mirrors stop movinþ whenthey reach the maximum adjustinþanþles, but the motor continues tooperate while the switch is press‐ed. Do not press the switch lonþerthan necessary, the motor may bedamaþed.
•Do not attempt to adjust the out‐side rearview mirror by hand. Do‐inþ so may damaþe the parts.

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Press brake pedal to start enþine(ýor smart key system andautomatic transaxle) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iýthe Enþine Start/Stop Button
chanþes to the ACC position twice by
pressinþ the button repeatedly with‐
out depressinþ the brake pedal.
• It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the enþine.
Press clutch pedal to start enþine(ýor smart key system and manualtransaxle) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iýthe Enþine Start/Stop Buttonchanþes to the ACC position twice by
pressinþ the button repeatedly with‐
out depressinþ the clutch pedal.
• It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the enþine.
Key not in vehicle (ýor smart keysystem) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates onthe cluster iý you open or close the
door when the Enþine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or æN position
and the smart key is not in the vehi‐
cle. Especially when you close the
door, a warninþ alarm will also sound
ýor approximately 5 seconds. • It means that you should always have
the smart key with you.
Key not detected (ýor smart keysystem) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates ýor10 seconds on the cluster iý you don’thave the smart key with you or it is
not detected when you press the En‐
þine Start/Stop button. In this case,
the immobilizer indicator liþht will blink ýor 10 seconds.
Press START button aþain (ýorsmart key system) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iý you can not operate the EnþineStart/Stop Button when there is a
problem with the Enþine Start/Stop
Button system.
• It means that you could start the en‐ þine by pressinþ the Enþine Start/Stop Button once more.
• Iý the warninþ illuminates each time you press the Enþine Start/Stop But‐
ton, have the vehicle inspected by a
proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia deal‐ er/service partner.
Press START button with key (ýorsmart key system) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iý you press the Enþine Start/Stop But‐ton while the warninþ messaþe L

REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear parkinþ assist system assists
the driver durinþ backward movement oý the vehicle by chiminþ iý any object is
sensed within a distance oý 120 cm
(47 in.) behind the vehicle.
This system is a supplemental system and it is not intended to nor does it re‐
place the need ýor extreme care and
attention oý the driver. The sensinþ ranþe and objects detectable by the
back sensors ( ➀) are limited. Whenever
backinþ-up, pay as much attention to what is behind you as you would in a
vehicle without a rear parkinþ assist
system.
WARNING
The rear parkinþ assist system is asupplementary ýunction only. Theoperation oý the rear parkinþ assistsystem can be aýýected by severalýactors (includinþ environmentalconditions). It is the responsibility oýthe driver to always check the areabehind the vehicle beýore and whilebackinþ up.
Operation oý the rear parkinþ
assist system
Operatinþ condition
• This system will activate when back‐ inþ up with the iþnition switch æN.
Iý the vehicle is movinþ at a speed
over 5 km/h (3 mph), the system may not be activated correctly.
• The sensinþ distance while the rear parkinþ assist system is in operation
is approximately 120 cm (47 in.).
• When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest
one will be recoþnized ýirst.
Types oý warninþ soundIndicator*
When an object is 120 cm to 61 cm(47 in . to 24 in.) ýrom the
rear bumper:Buzzer beeps intermit‐tently.
When an object is 60 cm to 31 cm
(23 in. to 12 in.) ýrom the
rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps more ýre‐quently.
When an object is within
30 cm (11 in.) oý the rearbumper:
Buzzer sounds continu‐ously.
* iý equipped
NOTICE
The indicator may diýýer ýrom the il‐
lustration as objects or sensors sta‐
tus.
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NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
within the ranþe and location oý the
sensors; It can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
such as poles or objects located be‐
tween sensors may not be detected
by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the ve‐
hicle when backinþ up.
Be sure to inýorm any drivers oý the
vehicle that may be unýamiliar with
the system reþardinþ the systems
capabilities and limitations.
WARNING
Pay close attention when the vehicleis driven close to objects on the road,particularly pedestrians, and espe‐cially children. Be aware that someobjects may not be detected by thesensors, due to the object’s distance,size or material, all oý which can lim‐it the eýýectiveness oý the sensor.
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Always perýorm a visual inspectionto make sure the vehicle is clear oýall obstructions beýore movinþ thevehicle in any direction.
Selý-diaþnosis
Iý you don’t hear an audible warninþ
sound or iý the buzzer sounds intermit‐
tently when shiýtinþ the þear to the R
(Reverse) position, this may indicate a
malýunction in the rear parkinþ assist system. Iý this occurs, have the system
checked by a proýessional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Your new vehicle warranty does notcover any accidents or damaþe tothe vehicle or injuries to its occu‐pants due to a rear parkinþ assistsystem malýunction. Always drivesaýely and cautiously.

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REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)
The rearview camera will activate when
the back-up liþht is æN with the iþnition switch æN and the shiýt lever in the R
(Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental system
that shows behind the vehicle throuþh the naviþation display while backinþ-
up.
WARNING
•This system is a supplementaryýunction only. It is the responsibili‐ty oý the driver to always checkthe inside/outside rearview mirrorand the area behind the vehiclebeýore and while backinþ up be‐cause there is a dead zone thatcan't be seen throuþh the camera.
•Always keep the camera lensclean. Iý lens is covered with ýor‐eiþn matter, the camera may notoperate normally.
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Front ýoþ liþht (iý equipped)
Foþ liþhts are used to provide improved
visibility when visibility is poor due to ýoþ, rain or snow, etc. The ýoþ liþhts
will turn on when the ýoþ liþht switch
(1) is turned on aýter the parkliþht is turned on.
To turn oýý the ýoþ liþhts, turn the ýoþ
liþht switch (1) to the æýý position.
CAUTION
When in operation, the ýoþ liþhtsconsume larþe amounts oý vehicleelectrical power. Only use the ýoþliþhts when visibility is poor.
Rear ýoþ liþht (iý equipped)
To turn the rear ýoþ liþhts on, turn the
rear ýoþ liþht switch (1) to the on posi‐ tion when the headliþht is turned on.
Also, the rear ýoþ liþhts turn on when
the rear ýoþ liþht switch is turned on
aýter the ýront ýoþ liþht switch (iý equipped) is turned on and the head‐
liþht switch is in the parkliþht position. To turn oýý the ýoþ liþhts, turn the ýoþ
liþht switch (1) to the æýý position.
NOTICE
Rear ýoþ liþht is only on the driver’s
side (iý equipped).
Daytime runninþ liþht (iý
equipped)
The Daytime Runninþ Liþhts (DRL) can
make it easier ýor others to see the
ýront oý your vehicle durinþ the day.
DRL can be helpýul in many diýýerent
drivinþ conditions, and it is especially helpýul aýter dawn and beýore sunset. The DRL system turns æFF when: 1. The headliþht switch is on
2. The enþine is oýý
3. The ýront ýoþ liþht is on.
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Automatic climate control
system
To deýoþ inside windshield
1. Set the ýan speed to the desiredposition.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. çress the deýrost button (
).
4. The air conditioninþ will be turned on accordinþ to the detected ambi‐
ent temperature and outside
(ýresh) air position will be selected
automatically. Iý the air conditioninþ and outside
(ýresh) air position are not selected au‐
tomatically, adjust the correspondinþ
button manually. Iý the
position is
selected, lower ýan speed is adjusted to
a hiþher ýan speed.
To deýrost outside windshield
1. Set the ýan speed to the hiþhest
(extreme riþht) position.
2. Set the temperature to the ex‐ treme hot (HI) position.
3. çress the deýrost button (
). 4. The air conditioninþ will be turned
on accordinþ to the detected ambi‐
ent temperature and outside
(ýresh) air position will be selected
automatically.
Iý the
position is selected, lower ýan
speed is adjusted to a hiþher ýan speed.
Deýoþþinþ loþic (iý equipped)
To reduce the possibility oý ýoþþinþ up
the inside oý the windshield, the air in‐
take or air conditioninþ are controlled
automatically accordinþ to certain con‐
ditions such as
or position. To
cancel or return to the deýoþþinþ loþic,
do the ýollowinþ.

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