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ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
Forward*/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)†6
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* A is a supplemental system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if an object is detected within the sensing areas in the front or rear of the vehicle when
moving forward or backing up .
When the Engine Start/Stop button is ON and the shift lever is in R (Reverse), the system is activated and the Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* button indicator is illuminated .
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Forward*/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) VIDEO
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REMINDERS:
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If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 6 mph, the system may not activate
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When more than t wo objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
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For ward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures . Always drive safely and use caution when backing up . For ward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* may not detect ever y object behind or in front of the vehicle
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ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
Head-Up Display is a supplemental system . Do not solely rely on the system, always drive safely, and pay attention to the driving conditions on the road .
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation . See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Head-Up Display (HUD)*† 13
The Head-Up Display (HUD) is a semi-transparent display that projects a snippet of information from the instrument cluster and navigation system* onto the windshield glass .
To turn HUD ON or OFF, go to User Settings in the LCD Modes .
The HUD displays:
•Turn By Turn (TBT) navigation information
•Road signs
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Speedometer
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SCC vehicle distance information
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Lane Departure Warning information
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Blind-Spot Safety information
•Warning lights (low fuel)
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AC mode information
•Lane Following Assist information
•Highway Driving Assist information (if equipped)
•Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control information*
Head-Up Display (HUD) User Settings
Drivers can adjust the HUD settings from the LCD Instrument Cluster modes in User Settings . HUD settings include:
•Enable Head-Up Display
•Display Height: Adjust the height of the HUD image on the windshield glass
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Rotation: Adjust the degree of HUD rotation
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Brightness: Adjust the intensity of the HUD brightness
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Contents Select: Activate or deactivate HUD content (TBT*, SCC, LK A , BCW)
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Speedometer Size: Choose the size of the HUD speedometer (Small, Medium, Large)
•Speedometer Color*: Choose the color of the HUD speedometer (White, Amber, Green*)
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Head-Up Display (HUD) Video
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REMINDERS:
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The HUD image on the windshield glass may not be visible when:
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The driver has poor sit ting posture
–The driver is wearing polarized sunglasses
–There is an object covering the HUD
–Driving on a wet road
–Excessive lighting inside or outside the vehicle
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Modifications made to the windshield, such as tinting or other aftermarket treatments, could affect the HUD . When replacing the front windshield glass of vehicles equipped with the HUD, owners must replace it with windshield glass designed for HUD operation . Other wise, duplicated images may be displayed on the windshield glass
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If Turn By Turn (TBT) navigation information is selected as HUD content, TBT information will not be displayed on the LCD
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DRIVER’S PANEL
P
R
N
D
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE MODE
OFF
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VIEW
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For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual .
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†8 / Traction Control System (TCS)†8
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers
. Traction Control System (TCS) can help improve traction . It is a good idea to keep both ESC and TCS turned
on for daily driving whenever possible .
Press the ESC button A to turn Traction Control System OFF/ON .
To turn both Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control System OFF, press and hold the ESC button for more than 3 seconds . Press again to turn ON .
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Electronic Stability Control Video
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REMINDERS:
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ESC is active by default at vehicle star t-up . When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC indicator light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever ESC is activeA
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Instrument Cluster Control (Instrument Panel Dimmer)
With parking lights/headlights ON, press B (+) or (-) to adjust the brightness of the Instrument panel illumination .B
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†8
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline .
HAC automatically activates whether ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when ESC has malfunctioned .
REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
•When HAC is active (e .g ., during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator . HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while stopped on an incline
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HAC provides a t wo-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backwards
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DRIVER’S PANEL
A Pull/Press to operate driver and front passenger ’s window auto up/down
B Press to unlock/lock all doors
C Press to disable the rear passenger window controls
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
Power Folding Outside Mirrors
D Press the L or R buttons to select the mirror to adjust
E Press button arrows left/right or up/down to adjust mirror position
F Toggle button left/right to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors
F Toggle button to center to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:
•Smart Key lock/unlock buttons are pressed
•Outside door handle button is pressed
•Driver approaches the vehicle with the Smart Key (if activated in User Settings)
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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DRIVER’S PANELREMINDER: When pressed C, the rear window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled .
Button configuration may vary depending on vehicle model .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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When the mirror toggle but ton is in the center, press the lock but ton t wice on the Smar t Key to automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle
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To lock the mirror position, toggle but ton to the neutral (center) position
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Press but ton A again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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Auto Door Lock/Unlock* will engage when gear shift is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position
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To turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock* OFF, go to User Set tings* in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes
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While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard . This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
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If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
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If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
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The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smar t Key is within close proximit y to the vehicle (if activated in User Set tings)
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DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’S PANEL
Reverse Parking Aid Function
When the gear shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and the vehicle is moving backwards, the outside rearview mirrors will rotate downward to aid in reverse parking .
To turn Reverse Parking Aid Function ON, press the L (Left) A or R (Right) B outside rearview mirror button (LED lit) .
To turn OFF, press button(s) again .
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically return to their original positions when:
•The Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position
•The gear shift lever is moved out of R (Reverse)
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The outside rearview mirror switches are OFF (LED not lit)
REMINDER: When the the but tons are not pressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rear view mirrors will not rotate downward .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
(Mirror shown is for illustrative purposes only)
Heated Outside Mirrors
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF . Rear Window Defroster button* is located on climate control system panel .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’S PANEL
ENGINE
STARTSTOP
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 .
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
To turn the engine OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the gear shift is in P (Park) .
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key on your person or inside the vehicle .
Engine Start/Stop Button†9
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Engine Start/Stop Button Video
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If Smar t Key fob bat ter y is dead, you can still star t the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP but ton with the Lock-but ton end of the Smar t Key . The Smar t Key must contact the ENGINE START/STOP but ton directly, at a right angle
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/ STOP but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
•To use electrical accessories:
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ACC position
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When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton once .
–ON position
-When already in the ACC position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton again .
-When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton t wice .
•Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position too long can discharge the vehicle’s battery
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Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light* / LBA position
DRL/OFFOFF or DRL OFF position
Headlight position
Tail Light position
AUTOAuto Light / LBA-D* / High Beam Assist*
OFFOFF position
Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle .
Low Beam Assist-Dynamic (LBA-D) / Dynamic Bending Light (DBL)* – LBA can help improve visibility during nighttime driving by aiming the low-beam headlights toward the direction the vehicle is moving . LBA controls the aiming direction based on steering angle and speed .
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, LBA will activate .
High Beam Assist (HBA) – High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions .
To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever away from you . The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate .
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . The lights will be on automatically unless one of the following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Switch is in the DRL OFF position
•Engine is turned off
Headlight / High Beam Lever Operation
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Rotate lever switch to change the headlight function:
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Press lever away from you to turn high beam headlights ON
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Pull lever to flash headlights/high beams
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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REMINDERS:
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions . Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams .
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HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously . If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
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DRL only operates during the day time
REMINDER: When the LBA indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the LBA is not working properly . See authorized Kia dealer for ser vice .
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS
One-touch Lane Change Signal
To operate:
•Move lever up/down for right/left turn signal
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate one-touch lane change signal
Turn Signals
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual .
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REMINDERS:
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One-touch lane change signal is activated by briefly pressing the turn signal lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing . The lane change signal will blink 3 times
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To change how many times the lane change signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Set tings in the LCD instrument cluster modes