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Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle while the vehicle is in Reverse
Rear View Monitor activates when the:
•Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON/READY position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDER: RVM may not display ever y object behind the vehicle
Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures
Rear View Monitor may not display ever y object behind the vehicle Always drive safely and use caution when backing up
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Rear View Monitor (RVM)†3
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
When engaged, SEW is not a substitute for one’s at tention and may not detect all objects surrounding the vehicle Always pay at tention to traf fic and to the area around your vehicle when exiting the vehicle Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)†3
Safe Exit Warning (SEW) can help prevent passengers from opening their door by displaying a warning message on the Instrument Cluster and sounding an audible warning when a vehicle is detected, approaching from behind, and after your vehicle has stopped
SEW Settings:
•SEW can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button A on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button B up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Exit Safety
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, Driving Safety, then Exit Safety
Watch for traffic
REMINDER: The setup of SEW will be maintained, as selected, when the ignition is cycled (But tons located on steering wheel)
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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings on the Infotainment System Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume
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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* is a supplemental system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if any object is detected within the sensing area in the rear and rear side of the vehicle when backing up
•To turn PDW on, press the Parking Safety button A (LED illuminated) To turn PDW off, press again A (LED not illuminated)
•PDW will activate when the ignition is on/ready and the vehicle is in D (Drive) or R (Reverse)
•Parking Distance Warning Auto On – To set the parking distance warning to be on at low speeds, enable it in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings in the infotainment system
•To enable in User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety, and select Parking Distance Warning Auto On
•To enable in Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press
VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety and select Parking Distance Warning Auto On
REMINDERS:
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If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, PDW may not activate correctly
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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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Images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is not a substitute for proper and safe parking and backing-up procedures Always drive safely and use caution when backing up Parking Distance Warning (PDW) may not detect ever y object in front of or behind the vehicle
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Video
QR CODEForward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)*†3
ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)†3
REMINDERS:
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When vehicle power is cycled, RCCA will remain in the previous state
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When a vehicle is approaching within the sensing range, and traveling faster than 3 mph, the RCCA system will show a warning
When engaged, RCCA is a supplemental system Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Video
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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings on the Infotainment System Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) is designed to warn the driver under certain conditions It may temporarily apply braking if it detects cross traffic approaching the vehicle when the vehicle is in reverse
When the rear-corner radar sensors detect approaching vehicles from the rear left or rear right side of the vehicle A, RCCA will sound a warning, the warning indicators on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD B and the Infotainment System If RCCA detects that the collision risk has increased, RCCA automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to minimize the effects of a possible collision
RCCA is designed to operate under the following conditions:
•When the gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 6 mph
RCCA Settings:
•RCCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety Select Rear Cross-traffic Safety and press the OK button D
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety and select Rear Cross-traffic Safety

•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 This is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backward
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The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON 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:
•ESC is active by default at vehicle star tup
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Press switch A up or down to adjust display brightness of the instrument
panel illumination
REMINDERS:
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The dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off
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The dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio system screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward 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
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 Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
OFFHOLDOFF
Instrument Cluster ControlHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†5
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
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DRIVER’S PANEL
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To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK but ton once on the Smar t Key
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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
Power/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 the climate control system panel
A Pull/Press to operate Driver ’s and Front Passenger ’s Windows Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDERS:
• When pressed C, controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
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When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
To fold the mirrors in manually, pull the mirror towards the window
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Move the switch D to the left or right to select mirrors Then press arrows E to adjust mirror position
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirrors, press the folding mirror button F as pictured
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Manual Folding Mirrors*
DRIVER’S PANEL
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Press the but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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If needed, pull the mirror firmly until it folds
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Rotate switch to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
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
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
One-touchLane Change
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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It may be helpful to pull/push bot tom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†1 7
Do not at tempt to adjust steering wheel position when vehicle is in motion as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
For more information, refer to section 5 of the Owner ’s Manual
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
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To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever A down and adjust the desired angle B and distance C
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A up to lock Steering Wheel in place
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Pressing the Audio Mode but ton for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF
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Bluetooth® Music Streaming: If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, you may need to turn up the volume on the connected phone
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When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
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Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
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Close windows and turn off A /C - Open windows, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can inter fere with Voice Recognition
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Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
QUICK TIPSVoice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips
•Use full names (first and last names) vs short or single-syllable names (e g , “John Smith” vs “Dad,” “Smith Residence” vs “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (e g , @, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (e g , “In Case of Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (e g , “Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
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Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media modes
Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on Press and hold to turn power off (Standard Audio System - Value only)
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Seek/Preset button: FM/AM/SiriusXM® Modes: Press up/down to advance through Preset Stations Press and hold to auto seek
Media Mode: Press up/down to move Track Up/Down Press & hold up/down to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
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Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute all audio
D Custom button H  Press to access user-selected feature Press and hold the button to select one of the features available
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
For fur ther audio system operation, refer to pages 40-46
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustration See your Owner ’s Manual for more details
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Voice Recognition Tips Video
Steering Wheel Controls Video
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
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