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Safety features of your vehicle
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How does the air bag system
operate?
• Air bags are activated (able toinflate if necessary) only when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
or START position.
• The appropriate air bags inflate instantly in the event of a serious
frontal collision or side collision in
order to help protect the occupants
from serious physical injury.
• Generally, air bags are designed to inflate based upon the severity of a
collision and its direction. These
two factors determine whether the
sensors produce an electronic
deployment/ inflation signal.
• Air bag deployment depends on a number of factors including vehicle
speed, angles of impact, and, the
density and stiffness of the vehi-
cles or objects which your vehicle
hits in the collision. The determin-
ing factors are not limited to those
mentioned above. • The front air bags will completely
inflate and deflate in an instant.
It is virtually impossible for you to
see the air bags inflate during an
accident.
It is much more likely that you will
simply see the deflated air bags
hanging out of their storage com-
partments after the collision.
• In addition to inflating in serious side collisions, side and/or curtain
air bags will inflate if the sensing
system detects a rollover.
• When a rollover is detected curtain air bags will remain inflated longer
to help provide protection from
ejection, especially when used in
conjunction with the seat belts. • In order to help provide protection,
the air bags must inflate rapidly.
The speed of the air bag inflation is
a consequence of extremely short
time in which to inflate the air bag
between the occupant and the
vehicle structures before the occu-
pant impacts those structures. This
speed of inflation reduces the risk
of serious or life-threatening
injuries and is thus a necessary
part of the air bag design.
However, air bag inflation can also
cause injuries which can include
facial abrasions, bruises and bro-
ken bones because the inflation
speed also causes the air bags to
expand with a great deal of force.
• There are even circumstances under which contact with the
steering wheel or passenger air
bag can cause fatal injuries,
especially if the occupant is
positioned excessively close to
the steering wheel or passenger
air bag.

Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
• Electronic Power Steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
• Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
• Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
• Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-61
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62\
• Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62
• Outside rearview mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
• Instrument cluster control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81
• LCD display control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81
• Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-82
• Transmission shift indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
• LCD modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86\
• User settings mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89
Trip modes (Trip computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
• Trip modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94\
• Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
• Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97
Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104
• Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104
• Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111
Rear View Monitor (RVM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-117Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW). . . . 4-118
• Operation of Reverse Parking Distance Warning . . . 4-118
• Non-operational conditions of Reverse Parking
Distance Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
• Reverse Parking Distance Warning precautions . . 4-119
• Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
• Operation of Parking Distance Warning . . . . . . . . 4-122
• Non-operational conditions of Parking Distance
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12\
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• Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
• Battery saver function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
• Daytime running light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
• Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
• High beam operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
• High Beam Assist (HBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
• Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . 4-132
• Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
• Check headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
• Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
• Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
• Front windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
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Features of your vehicle
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To activate the immobilizer sys-tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizersystem:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
In order to prevent theft of your vehi-
cle, do not leave spare keys anywhere
in your vehicle. Your Immobilizer pass-
word is a customer unique password
and should be kept confidential. Do
not leave this number anywhere in
your vehicle.
✽NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobilizer keys
around. Otherwise the engine may
not start or may stop soon after it
starts. Keep each key separate in
order to avoid a starting malfunction.
Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may prevent
the engine from being started.
✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
Kia dealer.
CAUTION- Immobilizer damage
Do not expose your immobilizersystem to moisture, static elec-tricity or rough handling. Thismay damage your immobilizer.
CAUTION- Immobilizer
alterations
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizersystem to malfunction.

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Features of your vehicle
Smart key immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
smart key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, whenev-
er you turn the ENGINE START/STOP
button to the ON position by pressing
the button while carrying the smart
key, it verifies if the smart key is valid.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
✽NOTICE
Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may prevent
the engine from being started.CAUTION - Smart key
damage
Do not drop, get wet or expose the smart key to heat or sun-light, or it will be damaged.

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Features of your vehicle
6. Return to the vehicle and firmlypress and release the pro-
grammed HomeLink button up to
three times. The rolling code
equipped device should now rec-
ognize the HomeLink signal and
activate when the HomeLink but-
ton is pressed. The remaining two
buttons may now be programmed
if this has not previously been
done. Refer to the “Programming”
portion of this text. Operating HomeLink
To operate, simply press the
programmed HomeLink button.
Activation will now occur for the
trained product (garage door, securi-
ty system, entry door lock, estate
gate, or home or office lighting). For
convenience, the hand-held trans-
mitter of the device may also be used
at any time. The HomeLink Wireless
Controls System (once programmed)
or the original hand-held transmitter
may be used to activate the device
(e.g. garage door, entry door lock,
etc.). In the event that there are still
programming difficulties, contact
HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or on
the internet at www.homelink.com. Erasing programmed HomeLink
buttons
To erase the three programmed but-
tons (individual buttons cannot be
erased):
• Press and hold the left and center
buttons simultaneously, until the
indicator light begins to flash
(approximately 20 seconds).
Release both buttons. Do not hold
for longer than 30 seconds.
HomeLink is now in the train (or
learning) mode and can be pro-
grammed at any time.
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Features of your vehicle
Door
• Auto Lock :- Enable on Speed : All doors willbe automatically locked when the
vehicle speed exceeds 9.3 mph
(15 km/h).
- Enable on Shift (if equipped with Automatic transmission) : All
doors will be automatically locked
if the transmission shift lever is
shifted from the P (Park) position
to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or
D (Drive) position. (With the
Engine ON, it is activated.)
• Auto Unlock : - Disable : The auto door unlockoperation will be canceled.
- Vehicle Off/On key out : All doors will be automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is removed
from the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button is set to
the OFF position. - On shift to P (if equipped with
Automatic transmission) : All
doors will be automatically
unlocked if the automatic trans-
mission shift lever is shifted to the
P (Park) position. (With the
Engine ON, it is activated.)
• Two Press Unlock (if equipped) : - If this item is checked, the twopress unlock will be activated.
• Power Liftgate (if equipped) : - If this item is checked, the powerliftgate function will be activated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Power
Liftgate” in this chapter.
• Smart Liftgate (if equipped) : - If this item is checked, the smartliftgate function will be activated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Smart
Liftgate” in this chapter. 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 “Lighting”
in this chapter.
• Headlight Delay : - If this item is checked, the headlamp delay function will be acti-
vated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Lighting”
in this chapter.

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Turn Signal IndicatorLight
This indicator light blinks:
• When you turn the turn signal light on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer. - The indicator light does not blinkbut illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi- nate at all.
High Beam Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the headlights are on and in the high beam position
• When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
High beam assist
indicator (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates :
• When the high-Beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light posi-
tion.
• If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, the High beam
assist system will switch the high
beam to low beam automatically.
❈ For more details, refer to "High
beam assist" in this chapter.
Front Fog Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the front fog lights are on.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illumi-
nates:
• When the tail lights or headlights are on.

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• When driving downhill or uphill.
• When only part of the vehicle infront is visible on a crossroad or
curved road.
• When there is a traffic light, reflect- ing sign, flashing sign or mirror.
• When the road conditions are bad such as being wet or covered with
snow.
• When the front vehicle’s head- lamps are off but the fog lamps on.
• When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
• When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
• When the LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) warning light illuminates.✽NOTICE
• Do not place any accessories,stickers or tint the windshield.
• Have on the windshield glass replaced from an authorized deal-
e r.
• Do not remove or damage related parts of the High Beam Assist sys-
tem.
• Be careful that water doesn’t get into the High Beam Assist unit.
• Do not place objects on the dash- board that reflect light such as
mirrors, white paper, etc. The sys-
tem may not function properly if
sunlight is reflected.
• At times, the Smart High Beam system may not operate due to sys-
tem limitations. Always check the
road conditions for your safety.
When the system does not operate
normally, manually change
between the high beam and low
beam.
• While other beeps such as the seat belt warning sound are in opera-
tion and override the LKA alarm-
ing system, LKA beeps may not
occur.
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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