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•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time 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
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REMINDERS:
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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
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 .
If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application .
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 .
(Type B shown . Located below gear shift)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
AUTO
HOLD
Auto Hold*
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
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 liftgate must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened .
The Auto Hold indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby – With vehicle at a standstill and AUTO HOLD button B 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:
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Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive or Neutral
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped . Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators .
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
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Electric Parking Brake Video
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•When on, DBC will turn OFF when but ton is pressed again or vehicle speed is over 38 mph
•If the red indicator illuminates, the DBC system may have malfunctioned . Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
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REMINDER: DBC defaults to OFF when ignition is cycled .
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)†8All Wheel Drive (AWD) System*
DBC helps drivers maneuver down steep hills by automatically applying braking inputs, allowing drivers to concentrate on steering .
Press button A to turn DBC ON/OFF .
When you select AWD LOCK mode (indicator is illuminated) by pressing the AWD LOCK button B, the AWD LOCK mode increases the drive power when driving on wet pavement, snow-covered roads and/or on unpaved roads .
• This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, driving on unpaved roads, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc ., to improve traction
• This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds above 38 mph and is shifted to AWD AUTO mode at speeds above 38 mph . If the vehicle decelerates to speeds below approximately 38 mph, however, the transfer mode is shifted into AWD LOCK mode again
When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the front wheels . This shock is not a mechanical failure .
The AWD system is a supplemental system only . It is the driver ’s responsibilit y to drive carefully depending on road and traf fic conditions .
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
LOCK
(Type A shown . Located below gear shift)
The DBC system is a supplemental system and does not replace the need for the driver to apply the brakes . Pay at tention to road and traf fic conditions and be prepared to depress the brakes .
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
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•System is OFF by default . To turn system ON, press the seat warmer switch
•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
•When the Climate Control System’s temperature is turned up to high heat, the Seat Warmers turn on automatically
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Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns . Refer to the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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If the Auto Climate Control is on, the seat warmers or ventilated seats may turn on automatically based on the set temperature and ambient temperature
LOCK
(But tons located on center panel . Passenger side shown .)See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
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Heated and Ventilated Seats Video
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A Seat Warmers:
•Press button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
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Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF
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SEATING
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath .
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The headrest only moves up and down as described above . It does not adjust for ward or backward
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Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed . Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident
•But ton may be hard to see if headrest is in its lowest position
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SEATING
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 0Unfastening Center Seat Belt
To raise headrest — Pull headrest up to the desired position .
To lower headrest — Press lock A, then press the headrest down .
1 . If Seat Belt is buckled, press the release button on the buckle
2 . To retract the center seatbelt webbing B in the 2nd row, use the lap belt tongue plate C to push the “release button” in the small slot on the center belt buckle D
See section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
Images are for illustrative purposes only . Actual belt buckle/tongue plate may var y .
See section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
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Unfastening Center Seat Belt Video
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Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling F .
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REMINDERS:
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While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
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Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat sur face, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and set ting the parking brake
•Make sure the hood is securely closed before driving
Fuel Filler Lid ReleaseFuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)To open the Fuel Filler lid:
1 . Pull the Fuel Filler Door Open Lever A inside the vehicle (on floor left of Driver ’s Seat)
2 . Pull the Fuel Filler door to fully open B
To open the Fuel Cap, turn it counterclockwise C .
To access the Fuel Cap, pull the Fuel Filler Door Open Lever A inside the vehicle (on floor left of Driver ’s Seat) . Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction Indicator from illuminating .
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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One-Click Fuel Cap Video
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Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever E to unlatch the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch to the front inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood by pressing the front center of the Hood . Then, press down to securely lock in place .
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REMINDER: It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click, and then when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks back .
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