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Shift to P or N to start engine
This warning message illuminatesif you try to start the engine with
the transmission not in the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) position.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
transmission in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. But, for your safety, we recom-
mend that you start the engine with
the transmission in the P (Park) posi-
tion.
Windows open
The window status will be dis-
played for six seconds if the win-
dow is opened with the ignition
“OFF”. Close the window.
Door, Hood, Trunk
It means that a door, hood, or trunkis open.
The hood warning message will appear on the LCD display when
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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Sunroof Open (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates
if you turn off the engine and then
open the driver's door when the
sunroof is open.
Icy Road Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning pop-up message and
light are to warn the driver the road
may be icy.
When the Outside Temperature is
below approximately 39°F (4°C),
- The warning light (including Outside Temperature) blinks 5
times and then illuminates.
- The warning pop-up message dis- plays, and the warning chime
sounds once at the same time only
once for each ignition cycle.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the icy road warning light appears
while driving, you should drive
more attentively and refrain from
speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden
braking, and sharp turns.
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The Parking Distance Warning sys-
tem assists the driver during move-
ment of the vehicle by chiming if any
object is sensed within the distance
of 39 in. (100 cm) in front and 47 in.
(120 cm) behind the vehicle. This system is a supplemental sys-
tem and is not intended to, nor does
it, replace the need for the driver's
extreme care and attention.
The sensing range and objects
detectable by the sensors (➀) are
limited. Whenever moving pay as
much attention to what is in front and
behind of you as you would in a vehi-
cle without a Parking Distance
Warning system.
Operation of the Parking
Distance Warning system
Operating condition
This system activates when the
Parking Distance Warning system
button is pressed with the ignition
switch ON.
The indicator of the Parking Distance Warning system button
turns on automatically and activates
the Parking Distance Warning sys-
tem when you shift the gear to the R
(Reverse) position. It will turn off
automatically when you drive above
12.4 mph (20 km/h).
PARKING DISTANCE WARNING SYSTEM
WARNING
The Parking Distance Warning
system is a supplemental sys-
tem only.
The operation of the parking
distance warning can be affect-
ed by several factors (including
environmental conditions).
It is the responsibility of the
driver to always check the areas
around the vehicle before and
while parking.
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■Front
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Rear View Monitor system will acti-
vate with the ignition switch ON,
engine ON and the shift lever in the
R (Reverse) position.This system is a supplemental sys-
tem that shows the area behind the
vehicle on the audio screen while
backing up. If the vehicle is equipped
with a navigation system, then the
system will display the image on the
navigation screen. Also, the system
displays the area behind the vehicle
when the vehicle is in Neutral or
Drive if the following conditions are
met:
- IGN Status : ON
- Gearshift Status : D or N
- Rear view camera switch (1) : ON
This system is a supplemental sys-
tem only. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always check the
inside/outside rearview mirrors and
the area behind the vehicle before
and while backing up.
Always keep the camera lens clean. If the lens is covered with
foreign matter, the camera may not
operate normally. ❈
If your vehicle is equipped with
AVN (Audio, Video and Navigation)
system, rearview display will show
behind the vehicle through the
AVN monitor while backing-up.
Refer to a separately supplied
manual for detailed information.
REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
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WARNING
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Backing & using monitor
Never rely solely on the rear view
monitor. You must always use
methods of viewing the area
behind you including looking
over each shoulders as well as
continuously checking all three
rear view mirrors. Due to the dif-
ficulty of ensuring that the area
behind you remains clear, always
back up slowly and stop immedi-
ately if you suspect that a per-
son, and especially a child, might
be behind you.
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BVM (Blind-Spot View Monitor) sys-
tem displays the rear and side views
of the vehicle on a center cluster
screen upon the driver’s activation of
the turn signal.
To turn on BVM system: Under con-
dition BVM system is enabled in the
settings(1) The ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
(2) The turn signal is activated
(When Hazard warning switch is
pushed on, BVM system deacti-
vates.)
To turn off BVM system
(1) The ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.
(2) The turn signal is deactivated
(3) A warning screen pops up and takes priority over BVM system.
BLIND-SPOT VIEW MONITOR (BVM) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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■Type B
WARNING
Blind-Spot View Monitor(BVM) system is a supplemen-
tal system only. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
always check the area around
the vehicle before and while
making turns or moving
lanes.
ALWAYS look around your vehicle to make sure there are
no objects or obstacles
before moving the vehicle in
any direction to prevent a col-
lision.
Objects are closer than they appear. Failure to visually
confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so
may result in a crash and seri-
ous injury or death.
Always keep the camera lens clean. The camera may not
work properly if the lens is
covered with foreign material.
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Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being dis-
charged if the lights are left in the
ON position. The system automati-
cally shuts off the parking lights 30
seconds after the ignition key is
removed and the driver’s door is
opened and closed.
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of the road at night
and opens the driver’s side door.
If necessary, to keep the parking
lights on when the ignition key is
removed, perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.
Daytime running light
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especially
helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedi-
cated lamp OFF when :
1.The headlight switch is on
- It includes that the headlight is onin the dark when the headlight
switch is in the auto light position.
2.The engine is off
3.The parking brake is engaged.
Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Auto light position
(3) Parking & Tail light
(4) Headlight position
LIGHTING
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Parking & Tail light ( )
When the light switch is in the park-
ing light position, the tail, license and
parking lights will turn ON.
Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the head-
light position, the head, tail, license
lights will turn ON.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.
Auto light/LBA position
When the light switch is in the AUTO
light position, the taillights and head-
lights will turn ON or OFF automati-
cally depending on the amount of
light outside the vehicle.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
Low Beam Assist (LBA) system, it
will also operate when the headlamp
is ON.
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Turn signals and lane change
signals
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). The green arrow indicators
on the instrument panel indicate
which turn signal is operating.
They will self-cancel after a turn is
completed. If the indicator continues
to flash after a turn, manually return
the lever to the OFF position.
To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). The lever will return to
the OFF position when released.
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Do not disassemble the front view camera for window tint-ing or installing any forms ofcoatings or accessories. Ifyou disassemble andreassemble the camera, takeyour vehicle to an authorizedK900 Kia dealer and have thesystem checked to see if a cal-ibration is needed.
When you replace or reinstall the windshield glass, or frontview camera, take your vehicleto an authorized K900 Kiadealer and have the systemchecked.
Be careful that water doesn’t get into the High Beam Assistunit and do not remove ordamage related parts of theHigh Beam Assist system.
Do not place objects on the crash pad that reflect light suchas mirrors, white paper, etc. Thesystem may not be able to func-tion if sunlight is reflected.
(Continued)(Continued) At times High Beam Assist (HBA) system may not operatedue to system limitations. Thesystem is for your convenienceonly. It is the responsibility ofthe driver for safe driving prac-tices and always check the roadconditions for your safety.
When the system does not operate normally, change thelamp position manuallybetween the high beam and lowbeam.
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