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Features of your vehicle
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Air ventilation seat (if equipped)
The temperature setting of the seat
changes according to the switch
position.
If you want to ventilate your seat
cushion, press the switch (blue
color).
Each time you press the button, the airflow will change as follows: The seat warmer (with air ventila-
tion) defaults to the OFF position
whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side win-
dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to the
side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor extension for-
ward or backward (4) (if equipped).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for
holding a tollgate ticket.
CAUTION - Seat damage
When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solventsuch as paint thinner, ben-zene, alcohol and gasoline.Doing so may damage the airventilation seat.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the seat. Thosethings may damage the airventilation seat.
Be careful not to spill liquid such as water or beverages onthe seat. If you spill some liquid,wipe the seat with a dry towel.Before using the air ventilationseat, dry the seat completely.
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Driving your vehicle
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Be sure the exhaust system does
not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change in
the sound of the exhaust or if you drive
over something that strikes the under
side of the vehicle, have the exhaust
system checked as soon as possible
by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING- Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged
time. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING- Open trunk
Do not drive with the trunk open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can
enter the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk open proceed as follows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control
at “Floor” or “Face” and the
fan at the highest speed.

Driving your vehicle
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✽ ✽
NOTICE
If you leave the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position for a long time,
the battery may discharge.
WARNING- Key holder
Do not attach small purses,
multiple keys, or any other
heavy accessories to the dri-
ver's key chain used to start the
vehicle. This may cause the
inserted key to inadvertently
change the ignition position to
the ACC position while the vehi-
cle is moving, thereby increas-
ing the risk of an accident and
deactivating several safety fea-
tures.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 not 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 theWARNING- Ignition switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle
is moving. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.

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Driving your vehicle
With Dual clutch transmission/
Intelligent Variable Transmission
Press the engine start/stop button
while it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and elec-
trical accessories are operational.
If the engine start/stop button is in the
ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically
to prevent battery discharge.ON
With manual transmission
Press the engine start/stop button
when the button is in the ACC position
without depressing the clutch pedal.
With Dual clutch transmission/
Intelligent Variable Transmission
Press the engine start/stop button
while it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the engine start/stop button in
the ON position for a long time. The
battery may discharge, because the
engine is not running.
START/RUN
With manual transmission
To start the engine, depress the clutch
pedal and brake pedal, then press the
engine start/stop button with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position.
With Dual clutch transmission/
Intelligent Variable Transmission
To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the engine start/stop
button with the shift lever in the P
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position. For
your safety, start the engine with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If you press the engine start/stop
button without depressing the clutch
pedal for manual transmission vehi-
cles or without depressing the brake
pedal for manual transmission/
Dual clutch transmission/Intelligent
Variable Transmission vehicles, the
engine will not start and the engine
start/stop button changes as follow:
OFF ➔ ➔
ACC ➔ ➔
ON ➔ ➔
OFF or ACC

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Driving your vehicle
- Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow the steps below when parking
and you want the vehicle to move
when pushed.
1.After parking your vehicle, step onthe brake pedal and move the shift
lever to [P] with the engine
start/stop button in [ON] or while the
engine is running.
2.If the parking brake is applied, unlock the parking brake.
- For EPB (Electronic ParkingBrake) equipped vehicles, push
the brake pedal with the engine
start/stop button in [ON] or while
the engine is running to disen-
gage the parking brake. If [AUTO
HOLD] function is used while
driving (If [AUTO HOLD] indicator
is on in the cluster), press [AUTO
HOLD] switch and [AUTO HOLD]
function should turn off.
3.While pressing the brake pedal, turn the engine start/stop button
[OFF].
- For smart key equipped vehicles,the ignition switch can be moved
to [OFF] only when the shift lever
is in [P]. 4.Change the gear shift lever to [N]
(Neutral) while pressing the brake
pedal and pushing [SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE] button or inserting,
pressing down a tool (e.g. flathead
screw-driver) into the [SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE] access hole at the same
time. Then, the vehicle will move
when external force is applied.CAUTION
With the exception of parking in neutral gear, always park thevehicle in [P] (Park) for safetyand engage the parking brake.
Before parking in [N] (Neutral) gear, first make sure the park-ing ground is level and flat. Donot park in [N] gear on anyslopes or gradients.
If parked and left in [N], thevehicle may move and causeserious damage and injury.
After the ignition switch has been turned off, the electronicparking brake cannot be dis-engaged.
For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) equipped vehicles with[AUTO HOLD] function usedwhile driving, if the enginestart/stop button has beenturned [OFF], the electronicparking brake will be engagedautomatically. Therefore,[AUTO HOLD] function shouldbe turned off before the enginestart/stop button is turned off.

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Driving your vehicle
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when
the vehicle speed is more than 10
km/h (6.2 mph).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear and the
system changes from automatic
mode to manual mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower than
10 km/h (6.2 mph), if you depress the
accelerator pedal for more than 5
seconds or if you move the shift lever
from D (Drive) to manual Mode and
move it from manual Mode to D
(Drive) again, the system changes
from manual mode to automatic
mode.
With the shift lever in the sports mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are
pulled at the same time, gear shift
may not occur.
Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position into the R
(Reverse) position with the brake
pedal depressed, continue depress-
ing the brake, then do the following: 1. Place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cov- ering the shift-lock release access
hole.
4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw- driver) into the access hole and
press down on the tool.
5. Move the shift lever.
6. Remove the tool from the shiftlock override access hole then install
the cap.
7. Have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
Ignition key interlock system
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
OBDM059006
■Type A
■Type B
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Driving your vehicle
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.
-Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow the steps below when parking
and you want the vehicle to move
when pushed.
1.After parking your vehicle, step on
the brake pedal and move the shift
lever to "P" with the ignition button in
"ON" or while the engine is running.
2.If the parking brake is applied, unlock the parking brake.
3.While pressing the brake pedal, turn the ignition button "OFF".
- For smart key equipped vehicles,the ignition switch can be moved
to "OFF" only when the shift lever
is in "P".
4.Change the gear shift lever to "N" (Neutral) while pressing the brake
pedal and pushing "SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE" button or inserting, a
tool (e.g. flathead screw-driver) into
the "SHIFT LOCK RELEASE"
access hole at the same time. Then,
the vehicle will move when external
force is applied.
CAUTION
The transmission may be dam-aged if you shift into P (Park)while the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransmission if you shift into Rwhile the vehicle is in motion,except as explained in “Rockingthe vehicle” in this section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever
in N (Neutral).
The engine brake may not work,
which may lead to an accident.

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Rear drum brakes (if equipped)
Your rear drum brakes do not have
wear indicators. Therefore, have the
rear brake linings inspected if you
hear a rear brake rubbing noise. Also
have your rear brakes inspected
each time you change or rotate your
tires and when you have the front
brakes replaced.
Parking brake
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first
apply the foot brake and then pull up
the parking brake lever as far as pos-
sible.
In addition it is recommended that
when parking the vehicle on a
incline, the shift lever should be in a
low gear on manual transmission
vehicles.
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CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake
applied will cause excessivebrake pad and brake rotor wear.
Do not operate the parking brake while the vehicle ismoving, except in an emer-gency situation. It could dam-age the vehicle system andendanger driving safety.