2018 KIA PICANTO tow

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Iý the indicator blinks, have the sys‐
tem checked by a proýessional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Non-operational conditions oý
rear parkinþ assist system
The rear parkinþ assist systemmay not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is ýrozen to the sensor. (Itwill operate normally when the
moisture has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with ýoreiþn matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi‐
al is removed or the sensor is no
lonþer blocked.)
3. Drivinþ on uneven road surýaces (unpaved roads, þravel, bumps, þra‐ dient).
4. æbjects þeneratinþ excessive noise (vehicle horns, loud motorcycle en‐
þines, or truck air brakes) are with‐
in ranþe oý the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists. 6. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are within ranþe oý the
sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towinþ.
The detectinþ ranþe may decreasewhen:
1. The sensor is stained with ýoreiþn matter such as snow or water. (The
sensinþ ranþe will return to normal
when removed.)
2. æutside air temperature is ex‐ tremely hot or cold.
The ýollowinþ objects may not berecoþnized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2. æbjects which tend to absorb the sensor ýrequency such as clothes,
sponþy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m (40 in.) in heiþht and narrower
than 14 cm (6 in.) in diameter.
Rear parkinþ assist system
precautions
• The rear parkinþ assist system may not sound consistently dependinþ on
the speed and shapes oý the objects
detected.
• The rear parkinþ assist system may malýunction iý the vehicle bumperheiþht or sensor installation has been
modiýied or damaþed. Any non-ýac‐
tory installed equipment or accesso‐
ries may also interýere with the sen‐
sor perýormance.
• The sensor may not recoþnize ob‐ jects less than 30 cm (12 in.) ýrom
the sensor, or it may sense an incor‐
rect distance. Use caution.
• When the sensor is ýrozen or stained with snow, dirt, or water, the sensor
may be inoperative until the stains are removed usinþ a soýt cloth.
• Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor. Sensor damaþe could occur.
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WARNING
Do not use hiþh beam when thereare other vehicles. Usinþ hiþh beamcould obstruct the other driver's vi‐sion.
To ýlash the headliþhts, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the nor‐ mal (low beam) position when released.
The headliþht switch does not need to
be on to use this ýlashinþ ýeature.
Turn siþnals and lane chanþe
siþnals
The iþnition switch must be on ýor the
turn siþnals to ýunction. To turn on the turn siþnals, move the lever up or down
(A).
The þreen arrow indicators on the in‐
strument panel indicate which turn siþ‐ nal is operatinþ. They will selý-cancel
aýter a turn is completed.
Iý the indicator continues to ýlash aýter
a turn, manually return the lever to the oýý position.
To siþnal a lane chanþe, move the turn
siþnal lever sliþhtly and hold it in posi‐
tion (B). The lever will return to the oýý position when released. Iý an indicator stays on and does not
ýlash or iý it ýlashes abnormally, one oý
the turn siþnal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement.
One-touch lane chanþe ýunction (iý
equipped)
To activate an one-touch lane chanþe
ýunction, move the turn siþnal lever sliþhtly and then release it. The lane
chanþe siþnals will blink 3 ~ 7 times.
The siþnal times can be chanþed at the liþhts under the User Settinþs Mode.
NOTICE
Iý an indicator ýlash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec‐
tion in the circuit.
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5 /1X : For a sinþle wipinþ cycle,move the lever to this po‐
sition and release it. The
wipers will operate contin‐
uously iý the lever is held
in this position.
NOTICE
Iý there is heavy accumulation oý
snow or ice on the windshield, de‐
ýrost the windshield ýor about
10 minutes, or until the snow and/or
ice is removed beýore usinþ the
windshield wipers to ensure proper
operation. Iý you do not remove the
snow and/or ice beýore usinþ the
wiper and washer, it may damaþe
the wiper and washer system.
Windshield washers (ýront)
In the æ (æýý) position, pull the lever
þently toward you to spray washer ýlu‐ id on the windshield and to run the wip‐
ers 1-3 cycles.
Use this ýunction when the windshield
is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con‐ tinue until you release the lever.
Iý the washer does not work, check the
washer ýluid level. Iý the ýluid level is
not suýýicient, you will need to add ap‐ propriate non-abrasive windshield
washer ýluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir ýiller neck is located in
the ýront oý the enþine compartment on the passenþer side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damaþe to thewasher pump, do not operate thewasher when the ýluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in ýreezinþtemperatures without ýirst warminþthe windshield with the deýrosters;the washer solution could ýreeze onthe windshield and obscure your vi‐sion.
CAUTION
•To prevent possible damaþe to thewipers or windshield, do not oper‐ate the wipers when the wind‐shield is dry.
•To prevent damaþe to the wiperblades, do not use þasoline, kero‐sene, paint thinner, or other sol‐vents on or near them.
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Mode selection
The mode selection knob controls the
direction oý the air ýlow throuþh the ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the ýloor, dash‐
board outlets, or windshield. Five sym‐
bols are used to represent Face, Bi-Lev‐
el, Floor, Floor-Deýrost and Deýrost air position.
Face-Level (B, D)
Air ýlow is directed toward the upper
body and ýace. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air dis‐
charþed ýrom the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, C, E)
Air ýlow is directed towards the ýace
and the ýloor.
Floor-Level (C, E, A, D)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the
ýloor , with a small amount oý the air
beinþ directed to the windshield and
side window deýrosters.
Floor/Deýrost-Level (A, C, D,E)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the ýloor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
deýrosters.
Deýrost-Level (A, D)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount oý air
directed to the side window deýrosters.
Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately usinþ the thumb‐
wheel. To close the vent, rotate it
downward to the maximum position.
Also, you can adjust the direction oý air
delivery ýrom these vents usinþ the vent control lever as shown.

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Floor & Deýrost (A, C, D, E)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the
ýloor and the windshield with a small amount directed to the side window
deýrosters.
Face-Level (B, D)
Air ýlow is directed toward the upper
body and ýace. Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct the air dis‐
charþed ýrom the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, C, E)
Air ýlow is directed towards the ýace
and the ýloor .
Floor-Level (C, A, D, E)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the
ýloor, with a small amount oý the air beinþ directed to the windshield and
side window deýrosters.
Deýrost mode
When you select the deýrost mode, the
ýollowinþ system settinþs will be made
automatically: • The air conditioninþ system will be turned on.
• The outside(ýresh) air position will be selected.
• The ýan speed will be set to the hiþh speed.
To turn the deýrost mode oýý, press the mode button or deýrost button aþain or
AUTæ button.
Instrument panel vents
The outlet port can be opened or closed
separately usinþ the horizontal thumb‐
wheel. To close the vent, rotate it
downward to the maximum position. To
open the vent, rotate it upward to the desired position.
Also, you can adjust the direction oý air
delivered ýrom these vents usinþ the
vent control lever as shown.

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How vehicle audio works
FM reception
AM and FM radio siþnals are broadcast
ýrom transmitter towers located around your city. They are intercepted
by the radio antenna on your vehicle.
This siþnal is then received by the radio and sent to your vehicle speakers.
When a stronþ radio siþnal has reached
your vehicle, the precise enþineerinþ oý
your audio system ensures the best possible quality reproduction. However,
in some cases the siþnal cominþ to your
vehicle may not be stronþ and clear. This can be due to ýactors, such as the
distance ýrom the radio station, close‐ ness oý other stronþ radio stations or
the presence oý buildinþs, bridþes or
other larþe obstructions in the area.
AM reception
AM broadcasts can be received at
þreater distances than FM broadcasts. This is because AM radio waves are
transmitted at low ýrequencies. These
lonþ, low ýrequency radio waves can ýollow the curvature oý the earth rath‐
er than travellinþ straiþht out into the
atmosphere. In addition, they curve around obstructions so that they can
provide better siþnal coveraþe.
FM radio station
FM broadcasts are transmitted at hiþh
ýrequencies and do not bend to ýollow the earth's surýace. Because oý this, FM
broadcasts þenerally beþin to ýade at
short distances ýrom the station. Also, FM siþnals are easily aýýected by build‐
inþs, mountains, or other obstructions.
These can result in certain listeninþ conditions which miþht lead you to be‐
lieve a problem exists with your radio.
The ýollowinþ conditions are normal and do not indicate radio trouble:

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-Chanþinþ lanes
Even thouþh the vehicle in the next
lane enters into your lane, it may not
be recoþnized by the AEB, until it en‐ ters the AEB sensinþ ranþe.
Especially when the vehicle in the
next lane abruptly enters into your
lane, it is more likely not be recoþ‐
nized. Always pay þreat attention.When the stopped vehicle in ýront
þets out oý the lane, it may not be
recoþnized by your AEB. Always pay þreat attention.
- Recoþnizinþ the vehicle
When the vehicle in ýront has heavy
loadinþ extended rearward, or when
the vehicle in ýront has hiþher þround clearance, it may induce a hazardous
situation.
WARNING
•Cancel the AEB in the User Set‐tinþs on the LCD display, beýoretowinþ another vehicle. While tow‐inþ, the brake application may ad‐versely aýýect your vehicle saýety.
•Pay þreat caution to the vehicle inýront, when it has heavy loadinþextended rearward, or when it hashiþher þround clearance.
•The sensor only detects vehicles,not carts, bicycles, motorcycles,luþþaþe baþs, or strollers.
•The AEB does not operate in a cer‐tain situation. Thus, never test-operate the AEB aþainst a vehicleor an object. It may cause a severeinjury or even death.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous drivinþ conditions
When hazardous drivinþ conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, ýollow
these suþþestions: • Drive cautiously and allow extra dis‐ tance ýor brakinþ.
• Avoid sudden brakinþ or steerinþ.
• When brakinþ with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with a liþht up-
and-down motion until the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
nABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on avehicle equipped with ABS.
• Iý stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second þear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinninþ the drive wheels.
• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction when
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
WARNING
nDownshiýtinþ
Downshiýtinþ with an automatictransaxle, while drivinþ on slipperysurýaces can cause an accident. Thesudden chanþe in tire speed couldcause the tires to skid. Be careýulwhen downshiýtinþ on slippery sur‐ýaces.
Rockinþ the vehicle
Iý it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
ýree it ýrom snow, sand, or mud, ýirst turn the steerinþ wheel riþht and leýt
to clear the area around your ýront
wheels. Then, shiýt back and ýorth be‐ tween 1st (First) and R (Reverse) in ve‐
hicles equipped with a manual transaxle
or R (Reverse) and any ýorward þear in
vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. Do not race the enþine, and
spin the wheels as little as possible. Iý
you are still stuck aýter a ýew tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow ve‐
hicle to avoid enþine overheatinþ and
possible damaþe to the transaxle.
CAUTION
Prolonþed rockinþ may cause enþineover-heatinþ, transaxle damaþe orýailure, and tire damaþe.
WARNING
nSpinninþ tires
Do not spin the wheels, especially atspeeds more than 56 km/h(35 mph). Spinninþ the wheels athiþh speeds when the vehicle is sta‐tionary could cause a tire to over‐heat which could result in tire dam‐aþe that may injure bystanders.
NOTICE
The ESC system (iý equipped) should
be turned æFF prior to rockinþ the
vehicle.

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