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3. Pull the shoulder portion of theseat belt all the way out. When the
shoulder portion of the seat belt is
fully extended, it will shift the
retractor to the "Automatic
Locking" (child restraint) mode. 4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion
of the seat belt to retract and listen
for an audible "clicking" or "ratchet-
ing" sound. This indicates that the
retractor is in the "Automatic
Locking" mode. If no distinct sound
is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5. Remove as much slack from the
belt as possible by pushing down
on the child restraint system while
feeding the shoulder belt back into
the retractor.
6. Push and pull on the child restraint system to confirm that the seat
belt is holding it firmly in place. If it
is not, release the seat belt and
repeat steps 2 through 6.
7. Double check that the retractor is in the "Automatic Locking" mode
by attempting to pull more of the
seat belt out of the retractor. If you
cannot, the retractor is in the
"Automatic Locking" mode.
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If your CRS manufacturer instructs or
recommends you to use a tether
anchor with the lap/shoulder belt,
refer to the previous pages for more
information.✽ ✽
NOTICE
When the seat belt is allowed to
retract to its fully stowed position,
the retractor will automatically
switch from the "Automatic
Locking" mode to the emergency
lock mode for normal adult usage.
To remove the child restraint, press
the release button on the buckle and
then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of
the restraint and allow the seat belt
to retract fully.
WARNING - Auto lock
mode
Set the retractor to Automatic
Lock mode when installing any
child restraint system. If the
retractor is not in the Automatic
Locking mode, the child
restraint can move when your
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Do not install a child restraint on
the front passenger’s seat.
Never place a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger’s
seat. If the air bag deploys, it would
impact the rear-facing child restraint,
causing serious or fatal injury.
In addition, do not place front-facing
child restraints in the front passen-
ger’s seat either. If the front passen-
ger air bag inflates, it could cause
serious or fatal injuries to the child.
Air bag warning light
The purpose of air bag warning light
in your instrument panel is to alert
you of a potential problem with your
air bag system, which could include
your side and/or curtain air bags
used for rollover protection.1JBH3051
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WARNING- Air bag deployment
When children are seated in the
rear outboard seats of a vehicle
equipped with side and/or cur-
tain air bags, install the child
restraint system as far away
from the door side as possible.
Inflation of the side and/or cur-
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detectionsystem
*1: The ODS system uses a field to evaluate a person's size to determine whether the
air bag should deploy. It is possible for a child to be detected and activate the ODS,
thus allowing the air bag to deploy. To maximize safety, do not allow children to ride
in the front passenger seat.
*
2: Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
Condition detected by the occupant detection systemIndicator/Warning lightDevices
"PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF" indicator lightSRS warning lightFront passenger air bag
1. Adult or child*1OffOffActivated
2. Child restraint system*2OnOffDeactivated
3. Unoccupied OnOffDeactivated
4. There is a malfunction
in the systemOffOnActivated
WARNING
When the passenger is not sit-
ting properly in the passenger
seat, or some items are placed
on or under the passenger seat,
it may interfere with normal
operation of the ODS (Occupant
Detection System). In order for
the driver and all passengers to
receive maximum benefit from
the airbag and seat belt system,
all persons should seat and
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✽ ✽NOTICE
The PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”
indicator illuminates for about 4 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position or after
the engine is started. If the front
passenger seat is occupied, the occu-
pant detection sensor will then clas-
sify the front passenger after several
more seconds.
Even though your vehicle is
equipped with the occupant detec-
tion system, never install a child
restraint system in the front pas-
senger's seat. A deploying air bag
can forcefully strike a child result-
ing in serious injuries or death. Any
child age 13 and under should ride
in the rear seat. Children too large
for child restraints should use the
available lap/shoulder belts. No
matter what type of crash, children
of all ages are safer when
restrained in the rear seat.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator is illuminated when
the front passenger's seat is occu-
pied by an adult and he/she sits
properly (sitting upright with the
seatback in an upright position,
centered on the seat cushion with
their seat belt on, legs comfortably
extended and their feet on the
floor), have that person sit in the
rear seat. Any child age 13 and under should
ride in the rear seat. Children too
large for child restraints should use
the available lap/shoulder belts. No
matter what type of crash, children of
all ages are safer when restrained in
the rear seat.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
The front passenger seat, dashboard
or door should not be replaced
except by an authorized Kia dealer
using original Kia parts designed for
this vehicle and model. Any other
such replacement or modification
could adversely affect the operation
of the occupant detection system
and the air bag system.

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Index
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW)/Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) ..........5-85Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) ........................5-86
Limitations of the system............................................5-9\
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) ........5-89
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-25\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................7-25
Brake system..................................................................5-21 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................5-33
Auto hold ..................................................................5-30
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................5-35
Good braking practices ..............................................5-42
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) ..................................5-42
Parking brake – Foot type ..........................................5-23
Power brakes ..............................................................5-21
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)........................5-40
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
Checking fluid levels ....................................................7-19
Child Restraint System (CRS) ......................................3-54 Children always in the rear ........................................3-54
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-58
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-55
Clean air ......................................................................4-\
196 Climate control air filter ................................................7-30
Filter inspection ..........................................................7-30
Cruise Control System ..................................................5-57 To cancel cruise control ..............................................5-59
To decrease the cruising speed ..................................5-58
To increase Cruise Control set Speed ........................5-58
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) ....................................................5-60
To set Cruise Control Speed ......................................5-57
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on 5-59
To turn cruise control off ............................................5-60
Declaration of Conformity ..........................................4-220 IC ........................................................................\
......4-220
Defroster ......................................................................4-\
155 Rear window defroster ..............................................4-155
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
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Door locks......................................................................4-\
26 Automatic door lock system ......................................4-31
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-31
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-31
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ............4-28
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ..........4-26
Drive mode integrated control system ..........................5-83 Drive mode..................................................................5-83
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