2023 KIA K5 Features and Functions Guide

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
ESC is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible.
Press ESC OFF button B to disable Traction Control in ESC (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate).
To turn both Traction Control and Stability Control off, press and hold ESC OFF button B (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate, and an alert sounds).
REMINDERS:
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ESC is active by default at vehicle star tup. When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the Instrument Cluster will illuminate whenever ESC is in operation
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y.
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†5
HAC can help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward, for two seconds, when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline.
HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.
(But ton panel located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Cluster Illumination Control*
Press left/right side of switch A to adjust the display brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
REMINDER: Instrument Cluster Control does not adjust brightness on the Infotainment System screens. Use the display set tings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
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•When HAC is active (e.g., accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator
•HAC provides a t wo-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backward
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REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
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Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
If needed, pull the mirror firmly until it folds.
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(Located right of Steering Wheel)
Engine Start/Stop Button†6
To start the engine:
•Press the brake pedal
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Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the gear shift is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
To turn the engine OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob on your person.
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
•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 without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s bat ter y
QUICK TIPSREMINDERS:
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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
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If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
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Start/Stop Button Video
Electronic Child Safety Lock System Video
QR CODE
ENGINESTARTSTOP
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Manual Folding Mirrors*
To fold the mirrors in manually, pull the mirror towards the window.
Electronic Child Safety Lock System*
Press button A to lock the rear passenger doors. An indicator will illuminate showing the system is active.
This system is on by default, and then activated once the button A is pressed. To deactivate, press the button again.
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ABut ton located on door panel. But ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle model.

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Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Driver ’s and Passenger ’s Windows Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows / activate Electronic Child Safety Lock System
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Press the L or R buttons D to select the mirror to adjust.
Press button arrows E left/right or up/down to adjust mirror position.
Toggle button F left/right to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors.
Toggle button F to center to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:
•The Smart Key Lock/Unlock buttons are pressed
•The door outside handle button is pressed
But ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle model.
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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:
-If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
-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
•To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK but ton once on the Smar t Key
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REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position.
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster. Use mirror to defog/deice side mirrors.
Move toggle switch D left or right to select mirror. Then press arrows E left/right or up/down to adjust mirror position.
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position. Refer to the User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF.
Press but ton again to stop Auto-Up/Down function.
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For more information on all items on this page, refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
REMINDERS:
• When C is pressed, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
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High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
QR CODE
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Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTOAuto Light / HBA / DRL
OFFOFF position
Headlights & High Beams
To operate:
•Rotate lever A to change the Headlight function
•Push the lever to turn High Beams ON B
•Pull the lever to flash Headlights / High Beams B
High Beam Assist (HBA)*
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. The lights will turn on automatically when the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Engine is turned off
•Switch is in the DRL OFF position
AUTO Light function – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the taillights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle.
REMINDER: DRL only operates during the day time.
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
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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.
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
•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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MIST: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
I N T: Intermittent wipe
LO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Actual features on vehicle may var y.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Windshield Wipers & Washers
To operate:
•Move lever Up/Down D to change wiper modes
•Press switch E Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed to Fast/Slow
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
Lifting Wipers (Wiper Service Mode)
To lift the windshield wipers to clean windshield, inspect or replace wiper blades or raise wipers in snow/ice conditions without damaging the hood, the blades need to be moved to the service position F to prevent damaging the hood.
With the ignition ON, turn the ignition OFF, and within 20 seconds move the wiper switch E to the MIST position and hold the switch for more than two seconds until the wiper blade is in the fully up position.
To return wipers to normal position, turn the ignition ON, then activate MIST.
Refer to section 7 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal A
•Fog Lights - Rotate switch B up/down to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation.
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing C. The lane change signal will blink 3 times.
To change how many times the Lane Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User
Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
•Pressing but ton E up increases Intermit tent wipe frequency and wipe speed. Pressing the but ton down decreases the frequency of wipes
•Set the wiper to the OFF position when the wiper is not in use
QUICK TIPS
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B
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Wipers and Wiper Stalk Video
Lifting Wipers / Wiper Service Mode Video
QR CODE
D
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F
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
AUTO
HOLD
OFF
VIEW
SHIFT
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RELEASE
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DRIVE
MODE
Heated Steering Wheel*
Press button A to turn ON/OFF the steering wheel heater, while the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
The steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes or when the button is pressed again to deactivate.
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To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever B down and adjust to the desired angle C and distance D.
When finished, pull the lock-release lever B up to lock Steering Wheel in place.
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REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off. The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
It may be helpful to pull/push the bot tom of the Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance prior to adjusting the angle.
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Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
For illustrative purposes only; your steering wheel may differ.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF. Press but ton again to turn ON
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
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Audio Controls†1 7
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Audio System MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®*†1 8/Media modes
Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on; Press and hold to turn power off
B Seek/Preset button:
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Modes: Press to advance through Preset Stations. Press and hold
to auto seek
Media Modes: Press to move track up/down. Press & hold to forward/rewind (except for
Bluetooth® Audio)
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute all audio (Media pauses in some Media modes when pressed)
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations.
For more information, refer to the Owner ’s Manual or the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide, depending your audio system. For other audio system information, refer to pages 30-36.
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Steering Wheel Controls Video
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
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Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide.
How to Place a Call Using Steering Wheel Controls
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system beep before speaking the command.
There are two options for placing a call:
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the phone screen with call history)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button A. Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}” followed by contact name or number
REMINDER: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology audio and calling functions are supported when connected to a Bluetooth® enabled device.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
For more information on the audio system, if equipped, refer to the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual or the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide. For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to w w w.kia.com, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA . Refer to your Owner ’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions.
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Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system. Press and hold to exit voice recognition
Kia Connect with Navigation system* – When enrolled with a Kia Connect subscription, press this button to activate the Kia Connect Assist to use navigation guidance and search destinations
B
Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower the speaker volume Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call and to mute the audio system speakers, or to pause Bluetooth® streaming media
C
Receive/Place Call button: Press to place/answer calls. If no phone is paired, press button to pair a phone
D End Call button: Press to end a call, reject an incoming call or cancel a function
A •The system can register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices. See the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information on setup and limitations
•Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phone book entries
•Because of differences in phone qualit y, ser vice providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionalit y may differ from one phone to another
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During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phone book download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
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When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command.
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