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*IF EQUIPPED 36K5 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
(Center console in front of gear shift)
REMINDER: When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Settings screen.
REMINDER: The USB Charger Ports do not support data transfer.
A Multimedia USB Port: Use the Multimedia USB Port to connect USB audio and
smartphone devices
B Power Outlet: Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices
designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet
REMINDERS:
• Using the power outlet (accessory plug) for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Start /Stop button in the ACC position (Engine OFF ) and AC Inverter for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Start /Stop button in the IGN Position (Engine OFF ) could cause the battery to discharge
• Kia recommends that you only use USB cables made by your device’s manufacturer. Third-party USB cables may cause damage to your device
• The USB data port (Multimedia USB port) is located near the Power Outlets. The USB Charger ports do not support data transfer
• The Multimedia USB Port in the center panel charges slower than the USB Charger Ports throughout the vehicle
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
For further navigation system operations, refer to the Owner’s Manual or the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
Digital Clock
Press the SETUP key, then the DATE / TIME button to display the Clock setting
screen. Then use the onscreen buttons to navigate through setup. To access the
manual date and time setting, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Settings (UVO link
with Navigation*).
Multimedia USB Port & Power Outlets
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position.
QUICK TIP
USB Charger Ports*
The USB Charger Ports are located on the Center Panel
inside the Center Console C and on the rear of the Center
Console D.
12VUSB180W
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38*IF EQUIPPED K5 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Wireless Charging Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.
Refer to inside front cover information.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
(Located behind Gear Shift)
Wireless Smartphone Charging System*
1. Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings mode, select Convenience then Wireless Charging System
2. Place compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad
3. Indicator light A may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
4. Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
REMINDERS:
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The smartphone must be a compatible phone with Qi function available
•If driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging; however, device compatibility varies. See your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
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Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable. As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
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Charging Performance – Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging performance. Other factors that may affect the charging rate include foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness

•For the wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed & the Smart Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
•For best results, place the smartphone on the center of the charging pad
• If wireless charging does not work, move smartphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber
• Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
QUICK TIPS
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes
an electric motor to engage the parking brake.
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB
switch A. Ensure that the indicator light is
illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the
shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive.
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the
EPB switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position. Ensure
that the indicator light is OFF.
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at
a standstill even though the brake pedal is not
depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a
complete stop by depressing the brake pedal. Auto
Hold can be turned ON/OFF using the AUTO HOLD
button B on the center panel below the gear shift.
Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver’s door,
engine hood and trunk must be closed.
The AUTO HOLD indicator on the Instrument
Cluster has four states:
White: Standby – With vehicle in Park and at a
standstill, when the AUTO HOLD button B
is pressed on, the indicator will illuminate white.
While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a
standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white.
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete
stop by depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold
indicator changes from white to green.
Off (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD button B is manually pressed OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON.
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a
system malfunction. Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
REMINDERS:
• Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive or Neutral. Auto Hold turns off when the ignition is cycled
• To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
• Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped. Always pay attention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.
Refer to inside front cover information.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
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(Located below gear shift)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)Auto Hold

•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•Pull up and hold EPB switch for 3 seconds to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
•If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
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A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators. Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
AB
CENTER PANEL
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Seat Warmers*†1 8
Toggle button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit), again for medium setting
(2 LEDs lit), again for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF.
Seat Warmers*†1 8 / Ventilated Seats*
Seat Warmers - Press top of button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit),
again for medium setting (2 LEDs lit), again for low setting (1 LED lit)
and again to turn OFF.
Ventilated Seats - Press bottom of button once for high setting
(3 LEDs lit), again for medium setting (2 LEDs lit), again for low
setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF.

•With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature
•System is OFF by default. To turn system ON again, press the Heated Steering Wheel button
•When the Climate Control System’s temperature is turned up to high heat, the Seat Warmers turn on automatically
QUICK TIPS
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Yellow Color: Warming
AUTO
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Yellow Color: WarmingBlue Color: Ventilating
AUTO
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Heated and Ventilated Seats Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.
Refer to inside front cover information.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)*
Some Kia vehicles are equipped with Dual Clutch
Transmission (DCT ) for automatic transmissions.
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual
Clutch Transmission:
• To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline,
the service brake or parking brake MUST be
used or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park
position. If the vehicle is held stationary by
applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the
clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in
damage
• Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades
as this may result in an overheated clutch and
transmission
• A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff
from standstill during aggressive acceleration
maneuvers
If the clutch is overheating, an amber warning
light* will be displayed in the instrument
clu s t er. Should this condition occur, pull over
and place the vehicle in Park and idle the
engine.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information.
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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED45
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically
turn off approximately 30 seconds
after the ignition or Engine Start /
Stop button* is OFF.
Map Lamp/Room Lamp
Operation – Push the lens A to
turn the map lamp ON/OFF. This
light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp or as
a personal lamp for the driver or the
front passenger.
Map/Room Lamp Button –
Press button B to turn the front
and rear room lamps on and off.
Door Mode Button – Press button C to enable or disable Door
Mode. In Door Mode, the map and room lamps turn on when any
door is opened. When all doors are locked or the ignition is on, the
map and room lamp will turn off immediately.
Rear Room Lamps – Press the button D to turn the rear passenger
lamp ON/OFF.
Panoramic Sunroof with
Power Sunshade*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is
controlled through a multi-directional switch/
lever. The ignition or Engine Start /Stop button*
needs to be in the ON position to operate the
sunroof.
To slide the sunshade and sunroof:
• Auto Open: Slide the lever E backward to the
farthest position and release
• Auto Close (sunroof only): Slide the lever E
forward to the farthest position and release
To slide the sunshade only:
• Open: Slide the lever E partially backward to
the first detent position and release
• Auto Close: Slide the lever E partially forward to the first detent position
and release
To slide the sunroof (with sunshade open):
• Open: Slide the lever E backward to the first detent position and release
• Close: Slide the lever E forward to the first detent position and release to
close sunroof glass only. Slide the lever forward to the farthest position and
release to close sunroof glass and sunshade
To tilt the sunroof:
• Raise: Push lever E upward
• Lower: Push lever E forward
• When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
• If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
• Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
QUICK TIP To stop the sunroof/sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction.
QUICK TIP
REMINDER: Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while sunroof is open.
PASSENGER
AIR BAGOFF
( Type B)
Map/Room Lamps Sunroof Operation Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.
Refer to inside front cover information.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
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One-Click Fuel Cap Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.
Refer to inside front cover information.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
Lock
Unlock
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Fuel Filler Door Release
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating.
To open the Fuel Door, turn off the engine and ensure driver’s door is
unlocked. Press on the right center edge F of the Fuel Filler Door.
REMINDERS:
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Vehicle must be unlocked first before attempting to open fuel door
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It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
A Press to release Folding Key
B Press to lock All Doors
C Press to unlock Driver’s Door.
Press twice in 4 seconds to
unlock All Doors
D Press and hold to unlock Trunk
and manually open
E Press and hold more than 1
second for Panic Alarm. To turn
off Alarm, press any button
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Turn counterclockwise once to lock All Doors
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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48*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVERK5 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Trunk Release Buttons
Press the button A to unlock the Trunk (located to the left of the
steering wheel).
With the Trunk unlocked, press the
exterior Trunk Release button B (located
underneath the Trunk lid) and pull the
Trunk lid up by the handle to open.
Smart Trunk with Auto Open*†1 4
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are within close proximity of the
back of the vehicle, the hazard warning lights will blink and a chime will sound for
about 3 seconds as an alert that the Smart Trunk is about to open.
Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before opening the
Smart Trunk.
The Smart Trunk feature is OFF by default. To enable the Smart Trunk, go to User
Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes or Vehicle Settings* in the audio head
unit (vehicles with Navigation).
During the Smart Trunk alert, the Smart Power Trunk can be deactivated with the Smart Key by pressing any button on the key fob.
QUICK TIPS

•The Trunk must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Trunk Release Button •Smart Key* - The Trunk unlocks automatically, can then be opened manually, (tail lights flash two times), and automatically locks when closed (tail lights flash one time), when the Smart Key fob* is within close proximity to the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
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The Smart Key must be outside of the vehicle for the Smart Power Trunk to operate
•All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
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The Smart Trunk feature will not operate when the doors are recently closed and locked, and the Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles, a door is not locked or closed, or the Smart Key is in the vehicle
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Press any button on the Smart Key fob during the Detect and Alert stage to deactivate the Smart Power Trunk function
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When the ignition is on, the Smart Trunk will only operate with the gear shift in the Park (P) position
•Ensure obstacles and people are out of the way of the Smart Trunk
For more information on the S mar t Trunk operation, please refer to the Owner's Manual.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
HOLD
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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50K5 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
Sunvisor†2 2
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front
or side windows. Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as
needed.
REMINDERS:
•The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
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Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Rear View Monitor (RVM)†6a
RVM is a supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the
audio head unit screen while the vehicle is in Reverse.
RVM activates when the:
•Engine Start /Stop button* is in the ON position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
•Rear View Monitor is ON by default when the ignition is cycled
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The screen image above is for illustration purposes only. The actual image or graphics may differ in your vehicle
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Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing, the rear camera may become dirty. Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dirt, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
•While the Rear View Monitor is active the volume will be lowered on all audio modes
Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Rear View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
(audio system control unit screen display shown)
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES