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Average Vehicle Speed (3)
The average vehicle speed is cal-
culated by the total driving dis-
tance and driving time since the
last average vehicle speed reset.
- Speed range : 0 ~ 250 km/h orMPH
To reset the average vehicle speed, press the RESET button
on the steering wheel for more
than 1 second when the average
vehicle speed is displayed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The average vehicle speed is not
displayed if the driving distance is
less than 300 meters (0.2 miles) or
the driving time is less than 10 sec-
onds since the ignition switch is
turned to ON.
• Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the average vehicle speed
keeps going while the engine is
running.
Fuel EconomyAverage Fuel Economy (1)
The average fuel economy is calcu-
lated by the total driving distance
and fuel consumption since the last
average fuel economy reset.
- Fuel economy range:0 ~ 99.9 km/L, L/100 km or MPG
The average fuel economy can be reset both manually and automati-
cally.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Fuel economy may vary significant-
ly based on driving conditions, driv-
ing habits, and condition of the vehi-
cle.
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Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy
manually, press the RESET or OK
button on the steering wheel for
more than 1 second when the aver-
age fuel economy is displayed.Automatic reset
(For type B, C cluster)
To make the average fuel economy
be reset automatically whenever
refueling, select the “Fuel economy
auto reset” mode in the User Setting
menu of the LCD Windows (Refer to
“LCD Windows”).
OFF - You may set to default manu-
ally by using the trip switch reset but-
ton.
After ignition - The vehicle will auto- matically set to default once 4 hours
pass after the Ignition is in OFF.
After refueling - After refueling more than 6 liters (1.6 gallons) and driving
over 1 km/h (1 mph), the vehicle will
reset to default automatically.
- 4 hours after the ignition is turnedoff, the tripmeter will be reset auto-
matically.✽ ✽ NOTICE
The average fuel economy is not dis-
played for more accurate calculation
if the vehicle does not drive more than
10 seconds or 50 meters (0.03 miles)
since the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop button is turned to ON.

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Instant Fuel Economy (2)
This mode displays the instant fuel
economy during the last few sec-
onds when the vehicle speed is
more than 10km/h (6.2 MPH).
- Fuel economy range:0.0 ~ 30 km/L , L/100km or 0.0 ~
50.0 MPGAccumulated driving information
mode (For type B, C cluster)
Displays accumulated information
starting from a mileage/fuel efficien-
cy/time default point.
Accumulated information is calcu- lated after the vehicle has run for
more than 300 meters (0.18 miles).
If you press the “OK” button for more than 1 second after the
Cumulative Information is dis-
played, the information will be
reset.
If the engine is running, even when the vehicle is not in motion, the
information will be accumulated.
One time driving information
mode (For type B, C cluster)
The vehicle will display Driving
Information once per once per each
ignition cycle.
Fuel efficiency is calculated after the vehicle has run for more than
300 meters (0.18 miles).
The Driving Information will be reset 4 hours after the ignition has
been turned off. So, if the vehicle
ignition is turned on within 4 hours,
the information will not be reset.
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CAUTION
Avoid driving with an extremelylow fuel level (with the fuel levelbelow “E” or with the fuel warn-ing light on). Running out of fuelcould cause the engine to mis-fire, damaging the catalytic con-verter (if equipped).

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If you press the "OK" button formore than 1 second after the
Driving Information is displayed,
the information will be reset.
If the engine is running, the infor- mation will be accumulated even
when the vehicle is not in motion.Digital speedometer
This mode displays the current
speed of the vehicle.
LCD Modes (For type B, C
cluster)
(1) Trip Computer mode
This mode displays driving informa-
tion like the tripmeter, fuel economy,
and so on.
❈ For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter.
(2) Turn By Turn mode(if equipped)
This mode displays “turn by turn”
instructions from the navigation sys-
tem.
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Service interval
Enable Service Interval
To activate or deactivate the serv-
ice interval function.
Adjust Interval To adjust the interval by mileage
and time period.
Reset To reset the service interval func-
tion. Other Features
Fuel Economy Auto Reset
- Off : The average fuel economywill not reset automatically when-
ever refueling.
- After Ignition : When the engine has been OFF for 4 hours or
longer, the average fuel economy
will reset automatically.
- After Refueling : The average fuel economy will reset automatically
after adding 6 liters (1.6 gallons)
of fuel or more and after driving
speed exceeds 1 km/h (1.6 mph).
Fuel Economy Unit - Choose the fuel economy unit.(US gallon/UK gallon)
Temperature Unit - Choose the temperature unit.(°C,°F)
Tire Pressure Unit (if equipped) - Choose the tire pressure unit.(psi, kPa, bar) Language
Choose the language
Reset
You can reset the menus in the User
Settings Mode. All menus in the User
Settings Mode are initialized, except
language and service interval.

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Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this situation, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or 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.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on maycause damage to the emissioncontrol systems, which couldaffect drivability and/or fueleconomy.
CAUTION - Gasoline
Engine
If the Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-tial catalytic converter damageis possible, which could resultin loss of engine power.
In this situation, have your vehi-cle inspected by an authorizedKia dealer as soon as possible.

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If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, there may be seri-
ous engine damage. In this case,
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the warn- ing light stays on after the engine
is started, turn the engine off
immediately. In this situation, have
your 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.
Low Tire PressureWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated.
❈ For more details, refer to the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TMPS)” section in Chapter 6.
CAUTION - Low Fuel
Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuellevel below “E” can cause theengine to misfire and damagethe catalytic converter (ifequipped).

Driving your vehicle
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D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
The transmission will automatically
shift through a seven-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or driving uphill, depress
the accelerator pedal further until
you feel the transmission downshift
to a lower gear.Paddle shifter (if equipped)
The paddle shifter is available when
the shift lever is in the D (Drive) posi-
tion or the manual mode.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting
out of the P (Park) position into
another position to avoid inad-
vertent motion of the vehicle,
which could injure persons in
or around the car.
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