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Features of your vehicle
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NOTICE
• When paired devices are deleted,
the call history and contacts of the
device saved to the audio system
are deleted.
• For Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
connections with low connection pri-
ority, some time may be required for
the connection to be established.
• Contacts can be downloaded only from the currently connected
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
device.
If no Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
device is connected, the download
contacts button is disabled.
System
Select the [SETUP] button on the
audio system ➟ Select [System].
Memory Information: View My Music memory usage.
Language: Change the user lan- guage.
Default: Reset the audio system.
System Information: At the System Information screen, Software version
information, updates are available.
- System Update: At the SystemInformation screen, insert the
USB memory with the latest file
downloaded, and then select the
[Update] to begin updating. The
system with then reboot auto-
matically.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The system resets to the default
values, and all saved data and set-
tings are lost.
• This product needs supplemented software updates and additional
functions, which collectively may
take some time to complete,
depending on the amount of data.
• If the Power is disconnected or the USB is removed during an update,
the data might be damaged. Please
wait until the update is complete
while engine is on.

Driving your vehicle
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ON
Press the POWER button while it is
in the ACC position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the vehicle is started. Do not
leave the POWER button in the ON
position for a long time, otherwise
the battery may discharge.
START/RUN
To start the vehicle, depress the
brake pedal and press the POWER
button with the shift lever in the P
(Park) position.
If you press the POWER button with-
out depressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle will not start and the POWER
button changes as follow:
OFF ➔ACC ➔ON ➔OFF or ACC
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NOTICE
If you leave the POWER button in
the ACC or ON position for a long
time, the battery will discharge.
Redish orangeNot illuminated
WARNING- Starting
vehicle
Never press the POWER button
while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. If the
vehicle stops while the vehicle
is in motion, this would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
WARNING- Leaving the Vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden
vehicle movement, never leave
your vehicle if the transmission
is not locked in the P (Park)
position and the parking brake
is fully engaged. Before leaving
the driver's seat, always make
sure the shift lever is engaged in
P (Park), set the parking brake
fully and shut the engine off.

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Driving your vehicle
Pedestrian Warning System
The Pedestrian Warning System
generates engine sound for pedestri-
ans to hear vehicle sound because
there is little sound while the Electric
Vehicle (EV) is operating.
If the vehicle is moving low speed,
the Pedestrian Warning System will
operated.
- When the reduction gear is shifted to[R], the Pedestrian Warning System
will be operated immediately.
Turing off the Vehicle
1. Depress the brake pedal fully.
2. Place the shift lever in the P (Park).
3. Apply the parking brake firmly.
4. Press the POWER button to turn the vehicle off.
5. Make sure the " (ready)" indi- cator lights on the instrument clus-
ter are turned off.
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NOTICE
If the " (ready)" indicator light
on the instrument cluster is still on,
be careful that the vehicle is not
turned off and can move when you
place the shift lever in any position
except P (Park).
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Driving your vehicle
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.N (Neutral)
The wheels and gear are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The gear will automatically
shift providing the best energy econ-
omy and power.
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NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive).
B (Regenerative brake): maximum
regenerative braking mode
Use it when you desire to use regen-
erative braking.
It is useful when you drive on a long
downhill on a highway, mountain
trails, or a slope.
❈ If you use regenerative braking,
you can achieve the same effect
as engine brake of a combustion
engine.
CAUTION- Shifting
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thegear if you shift into R (Reverse)while the vehicle is in motion,except when “Rocking the vehi-cle” explained in this section.

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Driving your vehicle
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces energy economy.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce energy economy.
Energy economy is less in cross- winds and headwinds. To help off-
set 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
- Vehicle off during motion
Never turn the POWER button
off to coast down hills or any-
time the vehicle is in motion.
The power steering and power
brakes will not function proper-
ly without the vehicle is in the
ready ( ) mode. In addition,
turning off the POWER button
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering. Keep
the vehicle is in the ready ( )
mode and gear lever in
B(Braking) position for engine
braking effect.

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What to do in an emergency
5. Start the vehicle with the boosterbattery and the auxiliary battery
begins to charge when EV ready
light glows, then start the vehicle
with the discharged battery. If the
first starting attempt is not suc-
cessful, wait a few minutes before
making another attempt in order to
allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
If the cause of your battery discharg-ing is not apparent, you should haveyour vehicle checked by an author-ized Kia dealer.
Push-starting
Your reduction gear equipped vehicle
should not be push-started.
WARNING- Tow starting
vehicle
Never tow a vehicle to start it
because the sudden surge for-
ward when the engine starts
could cause a collision with the
towing vehicle.

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Maintenance
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, follow the
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance ofless than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles
(16 km)in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
Driving in heavy dust condition
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly Towing a trailer or using a camper,
or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 106 mile/h(170 km/h)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditionIf your vehicle is operated under theabove conditions, you shouldinspect, replace or refill more fre-quently than the following NormalMaintenance Schedule. After 120months or 150,000 miles continue tofollow the prescribed maintenanceintervals.

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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
The electrical system of your vehicle is designed to per-
form under all reasonably expected operating conditions.
However, before any additional electrical equipment is
installed in your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia
Dealer, in order to ensure that you do not void your war-
ranty.
Certain electrical equipment, or the way in which it is
installed, may adversely affect the operation of your vehi-
cle, including such systems as the engine control system,
the audio system and the electrical charging system and
thus potentially void all or part of your warranty.
We assume no responsibility for any expense you may
incur or for any malfunction of your vehicle or any of its
components or systems that may result from the installa-
tion of additional electrical equipment that is not supplied,
or recommended for installation by, Kia.Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
If a mobile two-way radio system is installed improperly,
or if an excessively powerful type of system is used, other
electronic systems may be adversely affected. To avoid
damage to your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer
concerning the proper equipment and installation.
Kia motor vehicles are designed and manufactured to
meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read
and follow all directions in this Owner's Manual, particu-
larly the information under the headings "NOTICE",
"CAUTION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any questions
regarding the operation of your vehicle, safety issues and
defects please contact your Kia's toll-free Consumer
Assistance hot line as below:
National Consumer Affairs Manager
Kia Motors America, Inc.
P.O. Box 52410
Irvine, CA 92619-2410
1-800-333-4Kia (4542)
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (U.S. ONLY)