2020 KIA K900 Trunk

Features of your vehicle
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Emergency trunk safety
release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency trunk safety release lever
located inside the trunk. In the event
that someone is inadvertently locked
in the trunk, the trunk can be opened
by moving the lever in the direction of
the arrow and pushing open the
trunk.
WARNING
For emergencies, be fully
aware of the location of the
emergency trunk safety
release lever in the vehicle
and how to open the trunk if
you are accidentally locked in
the luggage compartment.
No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compart-
ment of the vehicle at any time.
The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the
event of a crash.
Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use with
extreme caution.
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Features of your vehicle
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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Surround View Monitor (SVM) sys-
tem is not a substitute for proper and
safe parking procedures. Surround
View Monitor (SVM) system may not
detect every object surrounding the
vehicle. Always drive safely and use
caution when parking. Surround View Monitor (SVM) sys-
tem can assist in parking by allowing
the driver to see around the vehicle.
Push the button (1) into the [ON]
position to operate the system.
To cancel the system, push the but-
ton (1) again.
Operating conditions
- When the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON position (When the
ISG Mode(if equipped) On,
Surround View Monitor (SVM) sys-
tem deactivates.)
- When the transmission is on D, N or R
When the vehicle moves back- wards, SVM system operates auto-
matically.
When the trunk and driver/passen- ger door are opened and the out-
side mirror is folded, a warning is
illuminated in SVM system.
If SVM system is not operating nor- mally, the system should be checked
by an authorized K900 Kia dealer.
SURROUND VIEW MONITOR (SVM) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
Surround View Monitor (SVM)
system is a supplemental sys-
tem only. It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check the
area around the vehicle before
and while moving.

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Features of your vehicle
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of
the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out and will require replacement.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.
One-touch lane change function
To activate an one-touch lane
change function, move the turn sig-
nal lever slightly and then release it.
The lane change signals will blink 3,
5 or 7 times.
You can choose one-touch lane
change blinking function in “One
touch turn lamp” of “User setting”.
Refer to “User setting” in chapter 4
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the turn signal indicator stays on
and does not flash, or if it flashes
abnormally, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit. The bulb may
require replacement.
Headlight leveling device
(if equipped)
Automatic type
To ensure the proper headlight beam
is used under various conditions, the
headlight beam levels are automati-
cally adjusted depending on the
number of passengers, the weight in
the trunk, and other driving condi-
tions.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If headlamp leveling device does not
work properly even though your car
is inclined backward according to
passenger's posture, or the headlight
beam is irradiated to the high or low
position, have the system inspected
by an authorized K900 Kia dealer.
Do not attempt to inspect or replace
the wiring yourself.

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Press the button to dim the rear
mood lamp. Re-press the button to
turn OFF the rear mood lamp.
Trunk room lamp
The trunk room lamp comes on
when the trunk is opened.
Vanity mirror lamp
Opening the lid of the vanity mirror
will automatically turn on the mirror
light.
* The actual sunvisor lamp in the vehi-
cle may differ from the illustration.
CAUTION
The trunk room lamp comes onas long as the trunk lid opens.To prevent unnecessary charg-ing system drain, close thetrunk lid securely after using thetrunk.
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WELCOME SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Headlight (Headlamp) escort
function
When the headlight(light switch in
the headlight or AUTO position) is on
and all doors (and trunk) are locked
and closed, the position light and
headlight will come on for 15 sec-
onds if any of the below is per-
formed.
With the smart key system
- When the door unlock button ispressed on the smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button, the position light
and headlight will turn off immediate-
ly.
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 below is performed.
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.
If you press the door lock button
while the room lamp is on as
described above, the lamps will turn
off immediately.
Pocket lamp (if equipped)
When all the doors (and trunk) are
locked and closed, the pocket lamp
and puddle lamp will come on for
about 15 seconds if any of the below
is performed.
With the smart key system - When the vehicle is approachedwith the smart key in possession.
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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 K900 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 com-
partment. If you must drive with
the trunk open proceed as fol-
lows:
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.

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Driving your vehicle
To release EPB (electronic parking
brake) automatically:
Shift lever in P (Park)With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
Shift lever in N (Neutral) With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D
(Drive).
Automatic Transmission 1. Close the driver's door, engine hood and trunk.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Start the engine.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in R
(Reverse), D (Drive) or Sports
mode.
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.✽ ✽ NOTICE
• For your safety, you can engage
the EPB even though the ignition
switch or engine stop/start button
is in the OFF position, but you
cannot release it.
• For your safety, depress the brake pedal and release the parking
brake manually with the EPB
switch when you drive downhill or
when backing up the vehicle.
Do not follow the above procedure
when driving on a flat level ground.
The vehicle may suddenly move for-
ward.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the parking brake warning light is
still on even though the EPB has
been released, have the system
checked by an authorized K900 Kia
dealer.
CAUTION
Do not drive your vehicle with
the EPB applied. It may causeexcessive brake pad and brakerotor wear.