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Features of your vehicle
Lights
One Touch Turn Signal- Off : The one touch turn signalfunction will be deactivated.
- 3, 5, 7 Flashes : The lane change signals will blink 3, 5, or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
❈ For more details, refer to the “Light”
section in this chapter.
Head Lamp Delay - If this item is checked, the headlamp delay function will be acti-
vated. Sound
Volume for Parking Distance
Warning (if equipped)
- Adjust the Parking distance warn-ing volume. (Level 1 ~ 3)
❈ For more details, refer to the
“Parking distance warning System”
section in this chapter.
- If this itemis is checked, the wel-come sound function will be acti-
vated. Convenience
Welcome Mirror/Light (if equipped) :
- If this item is checked, the wel-come Mirror/light function will be
activated.
Wireless Charging System (if equipped) :
- If this item is checked, the wire-less charging system function will
be activated.
Wiper/Light Display (if equipped) : - If this item is checked, theWiper/Light Display will be activat-
ed.
Gear position pop-up (if equipped) : To activate or deactivate the gear
position pop-up. When activated,
the gear position will be displayed
in the cluster LCD display.
Icy road warning (if equipped) : If this item is checked, the Icy road
warning display will be activated.

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Features of your vehicle
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminatesif the Engine Start/Stop Button is
pressed repeatedly without
depressing the brake pedal.
It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.
Press clutch pedal to start engine (for
smart key system and manual transmis-
sion)
This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button is
pressed repeatedly without
depressing the clutch pedal.
It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine. Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.
It means that you should always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.
Check high beam assist system
(if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction (burned-
out bulb or circuit malfunction) with
the headlamp. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer. Press START button again
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if there is a problem with the
Engine Start/Stop button system.
In this situation, you may be able to start the engine by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop Button once
more.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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LED Headlamp Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.
In this situation, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
This warning light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part.
In this situation, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlamp Warning Light on or
blinking can reduce LED headlamp
(low beam) life.
Washer Fluid Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
In this situation, you should refill
the washer fluid.
Hood open warning light
(if equipped)\
This warning light blinks:
When the hood warning light will appear on the LCD display when
the hood is open.
The warning chime will operate
when the vehicle is being driven at
or above 2 mph (3 km/h) with the
hood open.

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High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The
lever will return to its original position.
To turn off the high beam headlamps,
pull the lever towards you. It will return
to the normal (low beam) position
when released.
The high beam indicator light will illu-
minate when the headlight high
beams are switched on. To prevent the
battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on for a prolonged time
while the engine is not running.
WARNING - High beams
Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles in front
of your vehicle. Using high
beam could obstruct the other
driver’s vision.
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CAUTION
Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on theinstrument panel, as keepingthe sensor unobstructed willensure better auto-light sys-tem control.
Do not clean the sensor using a window cleaner as the clean-er may leave a light film whichcould interfere with the sen-sor's operation.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coat-ing on the front windshield,the Auto light system may notwork properly.

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(3) If the light switch is pulled
towards you when the high
beam is on by the High Beam
Assist, the low beam will be on
and the High Beam Assist will
turn off.
(4) If the light switch is turned to the headlamp position ( )
from AUTO position, the High
Beam Assist will turn off and
the low beam will be on. When the High Beam Assist is oper-
ating, the high beam switches to low
beam in the following conditions.
When a headlamp is detected from
an on-coming vehicle.
When a tail lamp is detected from a front vehicle.
When a headlamp/tail lamp from a bicycle/motorcycle is detected.
When the surrounds are so bright that high beams are not needed.
When streetlights or other lights are detected.
When the light switch is not in the AUTO position.
When the High Beam Assist is off.
When vehicle speed is below 24 km/h (15 mph).Warning light and message
When the High Beam Assist System
is not working properly, the warning
message will come on for a few sec-
onds. After the message disappears,
the master warning light ( ) will
illuminate. In this situation, take your
vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer
and have the system checked.
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Features of your vehicle
(Continued) When front visibility is poor - When the lamp of the on-com-ing or front vehicle is coveredwith dust, snow or water.
- When the light from the on- coming or front vehicle is notdetected because of exhaustfume, smoke, fog, snow, etc.
- When the front window is cov- ered with foreign matters.
- When it is hard to see because of fog, heavy rain orsnow and etc.(Continued)
- When driving on a narrowcurved road, rough road,downhill or uphill.
- When only part of the vehicle in front is visible on a cross-road or curved road.
- When there is a traffic light, reflecting sign, flashing signor mirror ahead.
- When there is a temporary reflector or flash ahead (con-struction area).
- When the road conditions are poor, such as when wet, icy, orcovered with snow.
- When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
- When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
(Continued)CAUTION
The High Beam Assist systemmay not work properly in the fol-lowing situations:
When the light from another vehicle is poor
- When the light from another vehicle is not detectedbecause of lamp damage, hid-den from sight, etc.
- When the headlamp/tail lamp from another vehicle
- When another vehicle's head- lamps are off but the foglamps are on, etc.
When external condition is intervened
- When there is a similar shape as a vehicle's lamps.
- When the headlamp is not repaired or replaced at anauthorized dealer.
- When headlamp aiming is not properly adjusted.
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WELCOME SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Headlight (Headlamp) escort
function
The headlights (and/or taillights)
remain on for approximately 5 min-
utes after the ignition key is removed
or turned to the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion. However, if the driver’s door is
opened and closed, the headlights
are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter or smart key twice or turning
off the light switch from the headlight
or Auto light position.
Interior light
When the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position and all doors (and
trunk) are locked and closed, the
room lamp will come on for 30 sec-
onds if any of the following occurs:
Without smart key system- When the door unlock button ispressed on the transmitter.
With the smart key system - When the door unlock button ispressed on the smart key.
- When the button on the outside door handle is pressed.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off imme-
diately.
Pocket light (if equipped)
When all the doors (and tailgate) are
locked and closed, the door handle
lamp will come on for about 15 sec-
onds if any of the below is per-
formed.
With the smart key system - When the vehicle is approachedwith the smart key in possession.
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Driving your vehicle
DRIVER’S ATTENTION
The driver must be cautious in the
following situations. LKA may not
work properly when recognition of
the lane markers is poor or limited:
• When lane and road condition arepoor
- It is difficult to distinguish thelane marker from the road, such
as when the lane marker is cov-
ered with dust or sand.
- It is difficult to distinguish the color of the lane marker from the
road.
- There is something that looks like a lane marker.
- The lane marker is indistinct or damaged.
- The number of lanes increases/ decreases or the lane lines are
crossing (Driving through a toll
plaza/toll gate, merged/divided
lane).
- There are more than two lane markers.
- The lane marker is very thick or thin. (Continued)(Continued)
- The lane marker is not visibledue to snow, rain, stain, a puddle
or other factors.
- A shadow is on the lane marker because of a median strip,
guardrail, noise barriers or other
objects.
- When the lane markers are com- plicated or a structure substi-
tutes for the lines such as in a
construction
- There are crosswalk signs or other symbols on the road.
- The lane suddenly disappears such as at an intersection.
- The lane marker in a tunnel is covered with dirt or oil, etc.
• When external conditions inter- fere
- The brightness changes suddenlywhen entering/exiting a tunnel or
passing under a bridge.
- The headlamps are not on at night or in a tunnel, or the light
level is low.
- There is a boundary structure in the roadway. (Continued)(Continued)
- The light from a street lamp, sun,oncoming vehicle, etc. reflects off
water on the road.
- When light shines brightly from behind the vehicle.
- The distance from the vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle
ahead covers up the lane line.
- You drive on a steep grade or a sharp curve.
- The vehicle vibrates heavily.
- The temperature near the inside mirror is very high due to direct
sun light and etc.
• When front visibility is poor - The lens or windshield is coveredby foreign materials.
- The sensor cannot detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or
snow.
- The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.
- There is an object on the dash- board that interferes with the
camera.