2021 KIA TELLURIDE Features and Functions Guide

Opening with no-touch activation:
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are near the back of the
vehicle, within close proximity, the hazard lights will blink and a chime will sound
for about 3 seconds as an alert that the Smart Power Liftgate* is about to open.
Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before opening
the Smart Power Liftgate*.
The Smart Power Liftgate* feature is OFF by default. To enable the Smart Power
Liftgate*, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes.
Smart Key:
To open the Smart Power Liftgate*, press and hold the Smart Key Liftgate
button
E until the Liftgate begins opening. Press again and hold to close.
Power Liftgate Height Adjustment:
For your convenience, the liftgate opening height is adjustable. To program the
opening height, perform the following:
1. Open liftgate and manually position the liftgate to your preferred opening height
2. Depress and hold the close button on the liftgate for 3 seconds or more
3. Once the system sounds the alert that the programming
is complete, manually close the liftgate
Power Liftgate Opening/Closing Speed Setting:
Go to the User Settings
in the Instrument Cluster. Select Door, then Power
Liftgate Speed, and select Fast or Normal.
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Smart Power Liftgate * (Continued)
REMINDERS:
§ Smart Power Liftgate may be damaged if attempting to open or close manually
§ When not in use, keep the Liftgate Lid Control button in the OFF position
§ If going through a car wash, remind the attendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running. Also, disable the Smart
Power Liftgate lid control using the button inside the glove compartment, turn off the auto rain-sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
§ Ensure all obstacles are out of the way of the liftgate lid when operating the Smart Power Liftgate
§ The default liftgate opening/closing speed is set to fast
§ The liftgate opening/closing speed setting cannot be changed when the Power Liftgate function is turned off or if the liftgate is not
completely closed
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§ The liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the liftgate Release button
§ The liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smart Key is
within close proximity to the vehicle
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REMINDERS:
§ The liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key is
within close proximity of the vehicle
§ Remote button configuration may vary
depending on vehicle options
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more
information.
These illustrations are for demonstration
purposes only.
Unock
Lock
Smart Key
A Press to lock all doors
B Press to unlock driver’s door. Press twice within 4 seconds to unlock all
doors
C Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock the liftgate and open
manually (or automatically if Smart Power Liftgate)
D Press and hold more than half a second for panic alarm. To turn off alarm,
press any button
E Press to release mechanical key F
G Remote Start: Press for more than two (2) seconds within four (4)
seconds after locking doors to start the vehicle. Press once to turn off
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock Button
H:
To unlock door(s):
§ Press button once to unlock driver’s door
§ Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
To lock all doors:
§ Press again to lock all doors
Mechanical Key:
§ Use to unlock /lock driver’s door:
1. Remove door handle keyhole cover with mechanical key by pressing up into slot
in the bottom of the handle as shown
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2. Insert mechanical key J and turn left to unlock driver’s door
3. Insert mechanical key
J and turn right to lock driver’s door
4. Return mechanical key to its original location
§ Use to lock and unlock glove box
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§ If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up
to the Engine Start /Stop button (lock button side closest) and press to start engine
§ The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cellular phone
or smartphone. To help prevent this, store each device separately
§ When reinserting the mechanical key into the fob, make sure it is pushed all the way
in until there is a click sound
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Map/Room Lamps
Automatic Turn Off Function
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 20 seconds after the Engine Start /Stop button is
turned OFF.
Map/Room Lamp Operation
Map Lamps – These lights produce spot beams for convenient use as map lamps or as personal lamps for
the driver or the front passenger. Press the buttons
A to turn the map lamps ON/OFF.
Room button – Press the button
B to turn the front and rear lamps ON/OFF.
Door button – When the Door button
C is pressed the front and rear lamps will turn ON as follows:
§ When a door is opened or doors are unlocked with the Smart Key, the lamps will turn ON for approximately
30 seconds
§ If the Engine Start /Stop button is in the ACC/OFF
position and a door is open, the lamps will stay ON
for approximately 20 minutes
§ If the Engine Start /Stop button is in the ACC/ON
position and a door is open, the lamps will stay ON
The lamps will turn OFF immediately if the Engine Start /
Stop button is turned ON or all doors are locked.
REMINDER: When room lamp lens is pressed ON it will remain ON,
even when the map lamp switch is in the OFF position.
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§ 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
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REMINDERS:
§
Sunshade must remain OPEN while the sunroof is open and
vehicle is moving
§
If the ignition is turned off with the Sunroof not fully closed, the
Instrument Cluster LCD will display a warning message and a
chime will sound for a few seconds
§
Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving. This could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
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Sunroof Operation
*
The sunroof and sunshade operation is controlled by a multidirectional switch/
lever for the front and rear sunroofs. The ignition needs to be in the ON
position to operate the sunroof/sunshade.
Slide the front sunshade and sunroof
A:
Auto Open – Slide lever backward to the farthest position and release.
Auto Close – Slide the lever forward to the farthest position and release
(manually close the Sunshade).
Tilt the sunroof
(front only)
A:
Raise – Press lever upward
Lower – Push lever forward
Slide the rear
sunshade
B:
Auto Open – Slide the lever
backward
Auto Close – Slide the lever
forward
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§ To stop the sunroof/sunshade at any position, press or pull the
sunroof control lever in any direction
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REMINDERS:
§ The Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures
§ The Rear View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle
§ Always drive carefully and use caution when backing up
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or
operation.
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Rear View Monitor (RVM) System†6
The Rear View Monitor system is a supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the
Navigation screen* while the vehicle is in Reverse.
The Rear View Monitor activates when the:
§ Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position
§ Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
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Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Designed to help reduce glare from a vehicle’s headlights located in the rear
and also to connect up to three electronic transmitters in one location.
REMINDER: Mirror indicator light will illuminate when automatic dimming is ON.
HomeLink® Setup - How to Sync Transmitter
If programming for the first time, begin with Step 1 (repeating this step will delete all information).
To program non-rolling and rolling code garage door openers and other devices:
1. Press and hold the left
A and center D buttons simultaneously until the indicator light C begins to
flash (to reprogram buttons, skip this step)
2. Press and hold the desired button
A, B or D and hold the button on the transmitter while it is
approximately 1 to 3 inches away from the mirror. The HomeLink® Indicator light C will flash rapidly
once the frequency signal has been successfully programmed
To finish programming rolling code garage door openers, complete these steps:
3. Locate the “learn” or “smart” button on the garage door’s motor head unit. Press and release the button
and complete Step 4 within 30 seconds
4. Firmly press and release the programmed HomeLink
® button up to three times
Operating HomeLink
®:
Press one of the programmed HomeLink
® buttons.
Erasing programmed buttons:
Press and hold the left
A and center D buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds, and then
release both buttons within 30 seconds.
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A HomeLink® button B HomeLink® button C Indicator lightD HomeLink® button
E Glare detection sensorF Automatic dimming ONG Automatic dimming OFF
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more
information.
If your garage door opener was manufactured
in 2011 or later, and you’re unable to program
your vehicle’s HomeLink
® system, you may
need to purchase a HomeLink Repeater Kit. For
more information, go to www.HomeLink.com or
call (800) 355-3515.
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§ You can reprogram a single HomeLink® button by repeating Step 2
§ Erasing programmed buttons will delete all trained transmitters
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Sunvisor† 24
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows.
Slide the sunvisor out and adjust as needed.
REMINDERS:
§ Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
§ Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
§
Be aware of seating position when adjusting or
swinging sunvisor around to or from the front or side
windows
§
Do not operate the vehicle if the sunvisor is impairing
your visibility
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Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1.
Pull the hood release lever
A to unlatch the hood
2.
In the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly, push the secondary latch
B to the left inside of the hood’s
center and lift the hood
Closing the Hood:
Lower the hood about halfway and then press down to securely lock in place.
REMINDERS:
§ While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
§ Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat surface, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and setting the parking brake
§ Make sure the hood is securely closed before driving
(Located on Driver side kick panel) (Located inside of Hood’s center)
AB
B
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Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light)Fuel Filler Lid Release
To access the Fuel Cap, press the Fuel Filler Lid to open. Tighten for ONE
CLICK to prevent malfunction indicator
from illuminating.
To open the Fuel Filler lid:
1. Press the right edge of the Fuel Filler lid
A
2. Pull the Fuel Filler lid out to fully open B
To open the Fuel Cap, turn it counterclockwise C
REMINDER: It is normal operation
when tightening to hear one
click and then when Fuel Cap is
released, it clicks back .
REMINDER: The fuel filler lid lock will unlock /open only when driver’s side
door is unlocked .
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§ Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling D
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