2020 KIA CADENZA service

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Kia
Motors America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or Kia Motors
America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; download the
SaferCar mobile application; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.The following publications are available on
www.KiaTechinfo.com
Service manual:
This manual covers maintenance and recommended pro-
cedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It
is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough for most mechanically inclined owners to under-
stand.
Electrical troubleshooting manual:
This manual complements the Service Manual by provid-
ing indepth troubleshooting information for each electrical
circuit in your vehicle.
Owner's manual:
This manual describes the overall features and operating
procedures for the vehicle.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)ONLINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED MANUALS
(U.S. ONLY)

Index
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ........3-39
Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag
-equipped vehicle ......................................................3-65
Air bag warning label ................................................3-65
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-42
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-58
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-54
How does the air bag system operate ........................3-40
Occupant Detection System (ODS) ............................3-46
Side air bag ................................................................3-56
SRS care ......................................................................3-64
SRS components and functions ..................................3-43
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-25
Filter replacement ......................................................7-25
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-5
Appearance care ............................................................7-79
Exterior care ................................................................7-79
Interior care ................................................................7-84
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-133
Activate upon washer fluid use ................................4-145
Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-146
Automatic air ventilation ..........................................4-144
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-134
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant
and compressor lubricant ........................................4-147
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-146Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-136
Sunroof inside air recirculation ................................4-145
System operation ......................................................4-142
Automatic transmission ................................................5-10
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-10
Good driving practices ................................................5-16
Battery ..........................................................................7-32
For best battery service ..............................................7-32
Recharging the battery ................................................7-33
Reset items ..................................................................7-34
Before driving ..................................................................5-4
Before entering vehicle ................................................5-4
Before starting ..............................................................5-4
Necessary inspections ..................................................5-4
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)/
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) ..........5-71
Limitations of the system............................................5-81
System description ......................................................5-71
System setting and activation ....................................5-72
Warning message and control ....................................5-75
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)..................................5-93
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-23
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................7-23
Brake system..................................................................5-17
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)....................................5-30
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Lane Following Assist (LFA) ......................................5-120
LFA operation ..........................................................5-121
Limitations of the System ........................................5-125
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) ..........................................5-62
Lane Keeping Assist malfunction ..............................5-67
LKA activation............................................................5-65
LKA operation ............................................................5-63
System setting ............................................................5-64
LCD Display ..................................................................4-71
LCD Display Control ..................................................4-71
LCD Display Messages ..............................................4-81
LCD Display Modes ..................................................4-72
Service Mode ..............................................................4-80
Trip information (Trip computer) ..............................4-76
Light bulbs ....................................................................7-67
Back-up lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement..............7-72
Bulb replacement precaution ......................................7-67
Front side marker (LED type) bulb replacement........7-71
Front turn signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement 7-71
Glove box lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ..........7-77
Headlamp (Low/High beam) (LED type) bulb
replacement ..............................................................7-70
High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb
replacement ..............................................................7-74
License plate lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ......7-75
Light bulb position (Front) ........................................7-69Light bulb position (Rear) ..........................................7-69
Light bulb position (Side) ..........................................7-70
Map lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ....................7-75
Personal lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ............7-77
Position lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ..............7-71
Rear side marker (LED type) bulb replacement ........7-74
Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ..7-73
Room lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ................7-76
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ......7-72
Tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ....................7-72
Trunk room lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ........7-78
Vanity mirror lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ....7-76
Lighting........................................................................4-115
Battery saver function ..............................................4-115
Check headlight ......................................................4-122
Headlight leveling device..........................................4-123
High Beam Assist (HBA) ........................................4-118
High beam operation ................................................4-117
Lighting control ........................................................4-115
System setting ..........................................................4-118
Turn signals and lane change signals........................4-121
Luggage volume ..............................................................8-5
Maintenance services ......................................................7-4
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-5
Owner’s responsibility ..................................................7-4
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Mirrors ..........................................................................4-51
Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-51
Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-62
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) ......5-115
System Setting and Operation ..................................5-115
Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) ............8-14
Electrical troubleshooting manual: ............................8-14
Owner's manual: ........................................................8-14
Service manual: ..........................................................8-14
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-6
Owner maintenance schedule ......................................7-6
Panoramic sunroof ........................................................4-40
Closing the sunroof ....................................................4-44
Resetting the sunroof ..................................................4-45
Sliding the sunroof ....................................................4-42
Sunroof open warning ................................................4-41
Sunshade ....................................................................4-42
Tilting the sunroof ....................................................4-44Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)/
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
(RCCA)......................................................................5-136
Limitations of the system..........................................5-144
System description ....................................................5-136
System setting and activation ..................................5-137
Warning and control..................................................5-139
Rear View Monitor (RVM) ............................................4-99
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................8-7
Refrigerant label ..............................................................8-9
Reporting Safety Defects (u.s. only) ............................8-14
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) ..4-106
Detecting Sensor ......................................................4-110
Limitations of the System ........................................4-112
System Malfunction ................................................4-112
System Setting and Operation ..................................4-106
Warning and Control ................................................4-108
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) ................4-102
Non-operational conditions of Reverse Parking Distance
Warning ..................................................................4-103
Operation of Reverse Parking Distance Warning ....4-102
Reverse Parking Distance Warning precautions ......4-104
Self-diagnosis............................................................4-105
Road warning ....................................................................62
Hazard warning flasher ................................................6-2
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Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-8
Seat ..................................................................................3-4
Driver position memory system (for power seat) ......3-10
Front seat adjustment - power ......................................3-7
Headrest (for front seat) ..............................................3-12
Rear seat adjustment ..................................................3-14
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-14
Seat belts ........................................................................3-18
Care of seat belts ........................................................3-27
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-23
Seat belt precautions ..................................................3-25
Seat belt restraint system ............................................3-18
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)..........................................5-94
Detecting Sensor (Front view camera/Front radar) ..5-106
Headway setting ........................................................5-102
Limitations of the system..........................................5-109
Smart Cruise Control button and switch ....................5-94
To convert to cruise control mode ............................5-108
When the lane ahead is clear ....................................5-102
Smart key ........................................................................4-4
Battery replacement ....................................................4-10
Immobilizer system ....................................................4-11
Mechanical key operations ..........................................4-9
Record your key number ..............................................4-4
Smart key functions ......................................................4-4
Smart key precautions ..................................................4-8Smart trunk ....................................................................4-25
Detecting area ............................................................4-28
How to deactivate the Smart Trunk function using
the Smart key ............................................................4-27
How to use the Smart Trunk ......................................4-25
Special driving conditions ..........................................5-151
Driving at night ........................................................5-152
Driving in flooded areas ........................................5-154
Driving in the rain ..................................................5-153
Driving off-road ......................................................5-154
Hazardous driving conditions ................................5-151
Highway driving ......................................................5-154
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-151
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-152
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-46
Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................4-46
Heated steering wheel ................................................4-49
Horn ............................................................................4-50
Tilt and telescopic steering ........................................4-47
Storage compartments ................................................4-154
Center console storage ............................................4-154
Glove box ..................................................................4-154
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-155
Surround View Monitoring (SVM)..............................4-100
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Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-13
Armed stage ................................................................4-13
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-14
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-14
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......................6-9
Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................6-13
Check tire pressure........................................................6-9
Low tire pressure telltale ............................................6-11
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-9
Tires and wheels ....................................................7-35, 8-4
All season tires ..........................................................7-47
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-36
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................7-48
Radial-ply tires ............................................................7-48
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................7-35
Snow tires....................................................................7-47
Summer tires ..............................................................7-47
Tire care ......................................................................7-35
Tire chains ..................................................................7-47
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-40
Tire pressure................................................................7-36
Tire replacement ........................................................7-39
Tire rotation ................................................................7-37
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-40
Tire traction ................................................................7-40
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-38Wheel replacement ....................................................7-40
Towing ..........................................................................6-25
Emergency towing ......................................................6-27
Removable towing hook ............................................6-26
Towing service ............................................................6-25
Trailer Towing..............................................................5-158
Trunk ..............................................................................4-21
Closing the trunk ........................................................4-22
Emergency trunk safety release ..................................4-22
Opening the trunk ......................................................4-21
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle certification label ................................................8-8
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-6
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..............................8-8
Vehicle load limit ........................................................5-159
Certification label......................................................5-162
Tire and loading information label ..........................5-159
Vehicle modifications ......................................................1-5
Vehicle weight ............................................................5-163
Warning and indicator lights..........................................4-86
Indicator Lights ..........................................................4-94
Warning lights ............................................................4-86
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