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Features of your vehicle
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the
mode to the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-
ciency and to reduce the probabili-
ty of fogging up the inside of the
windshield.Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except "0" position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.
If the outside (fresh) air position is
not selected automatically, press the
corresponding button manually.
WARNING- Windshield heating
Do not use the ( ) or ( )
position during cooling opera-
tion in extremely humid weath-
er. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air
and the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, causing loss of
visibility.
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Features of your vehicle
Sunglass holder (if equipped)
To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses with the
lenses facing out. To close the sun-
glass holder, push it up. Do not open
the sunglass holder while the vehicle
is moving. The rear view mirror of the
vehicle can be blocked by an open
sunglass holder.
Luggage net holder
(if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the
cargo area, you can use the 4 hold-
ers located in the cargo area to
attach the luggage net.
If necessary, we recommend that
you contact an authorized Kia dealer.
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WARNING - Sunglassholder
Do not keep objects except sun-
glasses inside the sunglass
holder. Such objects can be
thrown from the holder in the
event of a sudden stop or an
accident, possibly injuring the
passengers in the vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
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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, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in Chapter 8,
“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 off.
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 hand held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.
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Index
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Headlamp (Low/High beam) bulb replacement(Headlamp Type A) ..................................................8-80
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement (4 door)..8-96
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement (5 Door) ..8-91
License plate lamp bulb replacement (5, 4 door) ......8-91
Light bulb position (Front) ........................................8-77
Light bulb position (Rear) (4 door) ............................8-79
Light bulb position (Rear) (5 door) ............................8-78
Light bulb position (Side) ..........................................8-80
Map lamp bulb replacement ......................................8-97
Position lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement..8-84
Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement (4 door) ......8-92
Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement (5 door) ......8-88
Room lamp bulb replacement ....................................8-99
Side repeater lamp (Bulb type) bulb Replacement ....8-86
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb Replacement....8-85
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (4 door) ....................................................................8-96\
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (5 Door) ....................................................................8-89\
Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement (5 door) ............8-86
Stop and tail lamp/Side marker (Bulb type) replacement (4 door) ....................................................................8-93\
Tail lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement (4 door) ......8-95
Tail lamp (Inside) bulb replacement (5 door) ............8-90
Tailgate room lamp bulb replacement (5 door) ........8-100
Trunk lamp bulb replacement (4 door) ......................8-97
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement ........................8-98 Lighting........................................................................\
..4-87
Battery saver function ................................................4-87
Daytime running light ................................................4-88
Front fog light ............................................................4-92
Headlight escort function ............................................4-87
Headlight welcome function ......................................4-87
High beam operation ..................................................4-90
Lighting control ..........................................................4-88
Turn signals and lane change signals ........................4-91
Maintenance services ......................................................8-5 Owner maintenance precautions ..................................8-6
Owner’s responsibility ..................................................8-5
Manual climate control system....................................4-104 Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ..............................................4-113
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-112
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-105
System operation ......................................................4-110
Manual transaxle............................................................6-15 Good driving practices ................................................6-17
Manual transaxle operation ........................................6-15
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-50 Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-50
Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-50
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