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Features of your vehicle
Check headlights (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if
there is a malfunction (burned-out
bulb or circuit malfunction) with the
head lights (high and low beam). In
this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• When replacing the bulb, use the
same wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to
“BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 8.
• If the different wattage bulb is equipped with the vehicle, this
warning message is not displayed.
Low Fuel
This warning message illuminates
if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warninglight is illuminated, add fuel as
soon as possible.
Check Smart Phone Wireless
Charger (if equipped)
If a smart phone is still left in the
wireless charging pad unattended,
even when the the Engine Start/Stop
Button is in the ACC or OFF position,
a warning message will appear on
the instrument panel.
❈ For more details, refer to “Smart
Phone Wireless Charger” in this
chapter.

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Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either the
alternator or electrical charging system:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the elec-
trical charging system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-tial catalytic converter damageis possible which could result inloss of engine power.
In this case, have the vehicleinspected by an authorized Kiadealer.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on maycause damage to the emissioncontrol systems which couldeffect drivability and/or fueleconomy.

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If the engine oil pressure is low:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safelocation and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in chapter 7). If
the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Engine
Overheating
Do not continue driving with theengine overheated. Otherwisethe engine may be damaged.
CAUTION - Engine
damage
If the engine is not stoppedimmediately after the engine oilpressure warning light is illumi-nated and stays on while theengine is running, seriousengine damage may result.CAUTION - Low Fuel
Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Levelwarning light on or with the fuellevel below “E” can cause theengine to misfire and damagethe catalytic converter (ifequipped).

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Head Up Display ON/OFF
The HUD display will be activated or
deactivated in user setting mode
while engine is ON.
Head Up Display Information
1. Turn By Turn navigation information
2. Road signs
3. Speedometer
4. Cruise setting speed
5. Smart Cruise Control (SCC) infor-
mation
6. Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) system information
7. Warning lights (Low fuel)
8. AV mode information
Head Up Display Setting
On the LCD display, you can change
the head up display settings as fol-
lows.
1. Display height
2. Rotation
3. Brightness
4. Content select
5. Speedometer size
6. Speedometer color
❈ For more details, refer to “LCD
window” in this chapter.
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Driving your vehicle
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D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transmission will auto-
matically shift through an 8-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator fully, at
which time the transmission will
automatically downshift to the next
lower gear. Manual mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
in motion, manual mode is selected
by pushing the shift lever from the D
(Drive) position into the manual gate.
To return to D (Drive) range opera-
tion, push the shift lever back into the
main gate.In manual mode, moving the shift
lever backwards and forwards will
allow you to make gearshifts rapidly.
In contrast to a manual transmission,
the manual mode allows gearshifts
with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once
to shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one
gear.
In manual mode, the driver must execute upshifts in accordance
with road conditions, taking care to
keep the engine speed below the
red zone.
In manual mode, only the 8 forward gears can be selected. To reverse
or park the vehicle, move the shift
lever to the R (Reverse) or P (Park)
position as required.
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Driving your vehicle
Do not operate both brake andaccelerate pedals simultaneously
for longer than 4 seconds.
When re-using Launch Control, a driver should have the vehicle cool
down sufficiently by driving.Limited use of Launch Control (3)
A warning message will pop up onthe screen if the transmission fluid
temperature is above a certain
level while using Launch Control.
Also, Launch Control will be auto-
matically deactivated.
To address the issue as above, a driver should cool down the trans-
mission fluid temperature by driv-
ing the vehicle. (Driving at a con-
stant speed over 60 km/h (37 mph)
is highly recommended, but this
should only be done if traffic and
road conditions permit the driver to
do so safely.)
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Launch performance can vary
depending on fuel, environment,
tire, and loading conditions.
CAUTION
Constant use of Launch Control
can put enormous stress ontransmission, engine, and driveshafts and can result in vehicledamage. It is highly recom-mended that Launch Control isused after completion of thevehicle brake-in process.
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WARNING
It is the responsibility of the
driver to make sure it is safe
before using Launch Control.
Do not use Launch Control on
public roads or when pedestrian
congestion is present. Doing so
could result in an accident that
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To turn off the engine, re-press the
engine start/stop button to the ON
position, press the [P] button, and
press the engine start/stop button to
the OFF position.
When either the driver's door or the
front passenger's door is opened
with the engine start/stop button in
the ACC position and the shift lever
in N (Neutral) position, the engine is
automatically turned OFF and the
transmission automatically changes
to the P (Park) position.D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The
transmission will automatically shift
through a 8-gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.
WARNING
To avoid inadvertent vehiclemovement, do not shift into
gear unless your foot is firmly
on the brake pedal.
D not permit your vehicle to idle in the N (Neutral) position
for an extended period of
time as this will preclude the
wheels and the transmission
from engaging. While parking
the vehicle with the engine
running, depress the brake
pedal, shift the vehicle to the
P (Park) position and apply
the parking brake.
Do not drive with the shift lever in N (Neutral). The
engine brake will not work
and may lead to an accident.
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■ R (Reverse) → D (Drive)
■P (Park), N (Neutral) →D (Drive)
Unlock Button
Unlock Button

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✽ ✽
NOTICE
Launch performance can vary
depending on fuel, environment,
tire, and loading conditions.
CAUTION
Constant use of Launch Control
can put enormous stress ontransmission, engine, and driveshafts and can result in vehicledamage. It is highly recom-mended that Launch Control isused after completion of thevehicle brake-in process.
WARNING
It is the responsibility of the
driver to make sure it is safe
before using Launch Control.
Do not use Launch Control on
public roads or when pedestrian
congestion is present. Doing so
could result in an accident that
causes serious injuries.