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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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The electrical system of your vehicle is designed to per-
form under all reasonably expected operating conditions.
However,before any additional electrical equipment is
installed in your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia
Dealer, in order to ensure that you do not void your war-
ranty.
Certain electrical equipment, or the way in which it is
installed, may adversely affect the operation of your vehi-
cle, includingsuch systems as the engine control system,
the audio system and the electrical charging system and
thus potentially void all or part of your warranty.
We assume no responsibility for any expense you may
incur or for any malfunction of your vehicle or any of its
components or systems that may result from the installa-
tion of additional electrical equipment that is not supplied,
or recommended for installation by, Kia.Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
If a mobile two-way radio system is installed improperly,
or if an excessively powerful type of system is used, other
electronic systems may be adversely affected. To avoid
damage to your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer
concerning the proper equipment and installation.
Kia vehicles are designed and manufactured to meet or
exceed all applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read
and follow all directions in this Owner's Manual, particu-
larly the information under the headings "NOTICE",
"CAUTION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any questions
regarding the operation of your vehicle, safety issues and
defects please contact your Kia's toll-free Consumer
Assistance hot line as below:
National Consumer Affairs Manager
Kia America, Inc.
P.O. Box 52410
Irvine, CA 92619-2410
1-800-333-4Kia (4542)
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (U.S. ONLY)
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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
Reporting Safety Defects.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Kia
America, Inc..
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or Kia
America, Inc..
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; download the
SaferCar mobile application; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.The following publications are available on
www.KiaTechinfo.com
Service manual:
This manual covers maintenance and recommended pro-
cedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It
is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough for most mechanically inclined owners to under-
stand.
Electrical troubleshooting manual:
This manual complements the Service Manual by provid-
ing indepth troubleshooting information for each electrical
circuit in your vehicle.
Owner's manual:
This manual describes the overall features and operating
procedures for the vehicle.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
ONLINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED MANUALS
(U.S. ONLY)
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ........3-34Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle ......................................................3-62
Air bag warning label ................................................3-62
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-38
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-54
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-49
How does the air bag system operate ........................3-35
Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag..3-56
Occupant detection system ........................................3-41
Side air bag ................................................................3-52
SRS Care ....................................................................3-61\
SRS components and functions ..................................3-38
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-31\
Filter replacement ......................................................7-31
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-6
Appearance care ..........................................................7-102 Exterior care ..............................................................7-102
Interior care ..............................................................7-108
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-122 Activate upon washer fluid use ..............................4-134
Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-133
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-123
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ..............................................4-132
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-131 Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-124
System operation ......................................................4-129
Battery........................................................................\
....7-39 For best battery service ..............................................7-39
Recharging the battery ................................................7-40
Reset items ..................................................................7-41
Before driving ..................................................................5-5 Before entering vehicle ................................................5-5
Before starting ............................................................5-5
Necessary inspections ................................................5-5
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) ..........................5-65 Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction andlimitations ................................................................5-70
Blind-Spot Collision Warning operation ....................5-69
Blind-Spot Collision Warning settings ......................5-67
Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-66
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-27\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................7-27
Brake system..................................................................5-25 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................5-30
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................5-31
Good braking practices ..............................................5-38
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) ..................................5-35
Parking brake ..............................................................5-27
Power brakes ............................................................5-25
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Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)........................5-36
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
California perchlorate notice ......................................7-114
Checking fluid levels ....................................................7-20
Child Restraint System (CRS) ......................................3-27 Using a child restraint system ....................................3-28
Climate control air filter ................................................7-33 Filter inspection ..........................................................7-33
Consumer assistance (U.S. only) ..................................8-11
Cruise Control (CC) ......................................................5-84 Accelerating temporarily ............................................5-86
Cruise Control operation ............................................5-84
Decreasing set speed ..................................................5-85
Increasing set speed ....................................................5-85
Resuming Cruise Control ..........................................5-87
Temporarily pausing Cruise Control ..........................5-86
Turning off Cruise Control ........................................5-87
Declaration of Conformity ..........................................4-154 FCC ....................................................................\
......4-154
Declaration of conformity ..........................................5-102 The radio frequency components (Rear Corner Radar)complies ..................................................................5-102 Defroster ......................................................................4-\
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Rear window defroster ..............................................4-109
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
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Door locks......................................................................4-\
18 Auto door lock/unlock feature ....................................4-21
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-22
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-21
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ............4-19
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ........4-18
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system ..........................4-22
Speed sensing door lock system ................................4-21
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) ................................5-75 Basic function ............................................................5-75
Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-75
Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations ................................................................5-81
Driver Attention Warning operation ..........................5-78
Driver Attention Warning settings ..............................5-76
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert ................................5-75
Economical operation ..................................................5-103
Electrical Equipment (U.S. only) ..................................8-14
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ................................................................6-5
Push-starting ................................................................6-6
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Emission control system ..............................................7-111Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-111
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ........7-111
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-112
Engine .................................................................\
...........8-2
Engine compartment ................................................2-7, 7-4
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-24 Changing the coolant ..................................................7-26
Checking the coolant level..........................................7-24\
Engine number ..............................................................8-10
Engine oil ......................................................................7-\
21 Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-22
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-21
ENGINE START/STOP button ....................................5-10 ENGINE START/STOP button position ....................5-10
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button ..............5-10
Starting the engine ......................................................5-13
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-15
Exterior overview ............................................................2-2
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)..................5-41 Brake operation ..........................................................5-46
Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-41
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction ......5-48
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings ............5-42 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning message
and function control ..................................................5-44
Limitations of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist ..5-50
Warning message and warning light ..........................5-47
Fuel filler door ..............................................................4-42 Closing the fuel filler door..........................................4-\
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Opening the fuel filler door ........................................4-42
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3 Do not use methanol ....................................................1-4
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol ..................1-3
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-57 Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................7-61
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-63
Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................7-59
Memory fuse ..............................................................7-60
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-39 Closing the hood ........................................................4-40
Hood open warning ....................................................4-40
Opening the hood ......................................................4-39
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2
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If the engine overheats ....................................................6-7
If the engine will not start ..............................................6-4If engine turns over normally but does not start ..........6-4
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ....6-4
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) ..........................6-19 Changing tires ............................................................6-21
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-19
Jack label ....................................................................6-28\
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-20
Important safety precautions ..........................................3-2 Air bag hazards ............................................................3-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................3-2
Control your speed ......................................................3-3
Driver distraction ........................................................3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ............................3-3
Restrain all children ....................................................3-2
In case of an emergency while driving............................6-3 If engine stalls while driving ........................................6-3
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ..............6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving ..............................6-3
Infotainment system ....................................................4-149 Antenna ....................................................................4-14\
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How vehicle audio works ........................................4-150
USB port ..................................................................4-150
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-51 Gauges ........................................................................\
4-53 Instrument Cluster Control ........................................4-52
LCD Display Control ..................................................4-52
Transmission Shift Indicator ......................................4-57
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-6
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) ......................5-17 Good driving practices ................................................5-22
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation ....5-17
Interior features............................................................4-143 Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-146
Covering shelf (for 5 door) ......................................4-147
Cup holder ................................................................4-143
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-146
Power outlet ..............................................................4-144
Shopping bag holder ................................................4-147
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-14\
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USB charger ..............................................................4-145
Interior light ................................................................4-104 Automatic turn off function ......................................4-104
Glove box lamp ........................................................4-107
Map lamp ................................................................4-104
Room lamp................................................................4-105
Trunk/Liftgate room lamp ........................................4-107
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-108
Interior overview ............................................................2-5
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Key positions ..................................................................5-7Ignition switch position ................................................5-7
Starting the engine ........................................................5-9
Keys ........................................................................\
........4-4 Battery replacement ......................................................4-8
Immobilizer system ......................................................4-9
Key operations ..............................................................4-4
Record your key number ..............................................4-4
Remote keyless entry system operations ......................4-5
Transmitter precautions ................................................4-7
Lane Following Assist (LFA) ........................................5-89 Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-89
Lane Following Assist malfunction and limitations ..5-93
Lane Following Assist operation ................................5-90
Lane Following Assist settings ..................................5-89
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) ..........................................5-58 Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-58
Lane Keeping Assist malfunction and limitations ......5-63
Lane Keeping Assist operation ..................................5-60
Lane Keeping Assist settings ......................................5-59
LCD display (For Type B cluster) ................................4-64 Driving Assist mode ..................................................4-65
LCD Display Mode ....................................................4-6\
4 User Settings Mode (For type B cluster) ....................4-66
Warning messages (For type B cluster) ......................4-74
Liftgate (For 5 door) ......................................................4-30 Closing the liftgate ......................................................4-30
Emergency liftgate safety release ..............................4-31
Opening the liftgate ....................................................4-30
Light bulbs ....................................................................7-72\
Back-up lamp bulb replacement (for 4 door) ............7-94
Back-up lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door) ............7-87
Bulb replacement precaution ....................................7-72
Front fog lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ..........7-83
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..................................................7-80
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type B, C) ..............................................7-80
Glove box lamp bulb replacement ..........................7-100
Headlamp (Low/High beam) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..............................7-77
Headlamp (Low/High beam) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type B) ..............................7-78
Headlamp (Low/High beam) (LED type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type C) ..............................7-84
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement (for 4 door)................................................................7-97
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door)................................................................7-92
License plate lamp bulb replacement ........................7-92
Liftgate room lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door) ..7-101
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