2023 KIA SELTOS ignition

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Driver’s temperature control knob
Automatic Climate Control but ton
Front windshield defroster but ton
Mode selection but ton
Air conditioning but ton*
Rear window defroster but tonAir intake control but tons
Climate control display
Fan speed control but tons
OFF but ton
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Type B)
Automatic Climate Control*
Climate Control Auto Function
1 Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation – The Auto setting automatically controls the air flow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected and the ambient condition
The first setting is high fan speed or air flow (Three LEDs lit) Press again for medium fan speed (Two LEDs lit) Press a third time for the lowest fan speed (One LED lit)
2 Set desired Temperature
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1
Set Temperature to Hot
2
Press the Front Defrost button FRONT
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to highest position
2
Set Temperature to highest position
3
Press the Front Defrost button FRONT
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode selection button to cycle to the desired mode:
Auto Defogging System (ADS):
Auto defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield The system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed
Auto Defogging is set ON by default and will operate when the Climate Control system is ON To cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost button FRONT for three seconds, when the ignition is in on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate) To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the Front Defrost button FRONT for three seconds
Face-Level
Bi-Level
Floor-Level
Floor/Defrost-Level
Front Glass Heater*
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Automatic ClimateControl Operation Video
Auto DefoggingSystem (ADS) Video
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•Defrost FRONT mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster per formance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator may NOT illuminate The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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REMINDERS:
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
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Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control or SYNC Temperature Control
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See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Idle, Stop & Go (ISG) System
The ISG system is designed to help reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill
When the ISG system is ON and the vehicle is at a standstill, the engine will stop, and the green AUTO STOP indicator A on the instrument cluster will illuminate green
The engine will restart when the brake pedal is released or the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to the R (Reverse) position or to Manual Shift mode When engine restarts, the green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument cluster will turn off
To deactivate the ISG System, press the ISG OFF button B If you press again, the system will be activated
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(Cluster B shown)
(But tons located on left of Steering Wheel)
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Idle, Stop & Go (ISG)Video
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•The ISG system will not activate when:
– A seat belt is unfastened
– The hood or a door is opened
– Bat ter y condition is not adequate
– The front or rear defroster is turned on
– Engine coolant temperature is low
– The outside ambient temperature is too low/high
– Emission control devices activate
– The vehicle is on a steep slope
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When the ISG system is on and the vehicle is at a standstill, the engine may not stop and the AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument cluster will illuminate YELLOW This indicates the system is functional but not all enabling criteria have been met
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ISG is active by default at vehicle star tup When ignition is cycled, ISG will turn ON again
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Under cer tain conditions, the engine will restar t automatically even if the brake pedal is still depressed
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If the AUTO STOP indicator is continuously blinking yellow and the ISG but ton LED is on, please contact an authorized Kia dealer
A
B
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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
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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 brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (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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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Auto Hold Video
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AB
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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
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Downhill Brake Control (DBC)†7All 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 on, the DBC indicator will illuminate
When you select AWD LOCK mode (indicator is illuminated on the Instrument Cluster) 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 deactivates at speeds above 25 mph and is shifted to AWD AUTO mode If the vehicle decelerates to speeds below approximately 25 mph, however, the transfer mode is shifted into AWD LOCK mode again
When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated with the AWD LOCK button B, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the front wheels This shock is not a mechanical failure
LOCK
LOCK
(Type A shown Located below gear shift)
(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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All Wheel Drive System and AWD Lock Video
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The AWD system is a supplemental system only It is the driver ’s responsibilit y to drive carefully depending on road and traffic conditions
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
B
A
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When doors are unlocked by the Smar t Key, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
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If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
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Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause bat ter y discharge
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button* is OFF
Map/Room Lamp Operation
•Press the lens/ring A to turn the Driver ’s/Passenger ’s Map Lamps ON/OFF This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver or the front passenger
•Press button B to turn all the Map/Room Lamps ON/OFF
•Press button C turn the Map/Room Lamp ON, for 30 seconds, when a door is opened, unlocked from Smart Key or the ignition is turned OFF
Rear Room Lamps – Press the button D to turn the rear passenger lamp ON/OFF
(Type B)
(Type A)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
OTHER KEY FEATURES
AAB
D
C
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Seat Belts†1 5
To properly fasten your seat belts:
1
Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle B until it clicks
2 Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible C Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the shoulder portion D
Seat Belt Retractor Locks
Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder seat belts to remain unlocked during normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and increased comfort
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS, seat belt retractors will automatically lock the belts to reduce the risk of injury
For more information about the seat belts and airbags in the vehicle, please refer to the Owner ’s Manual
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
The Seat Belt warning chime operates for driver ’s seat only
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Occupant Detection System (ODS)†1 2/
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator†1 5
ODS is designed to detect the presence of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off airbag deployment accordingly
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed, the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator will illuminate
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
Located on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors Insert the ignition key into the hole and turn the key to the LOCK position to disable the inner door handles from opening the rear doors
(Located on rear edge of rear passenger doors)
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REMINDERS:
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Child-Protector Rear Door Lock is located on rear passenger ’s door jamb
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To allow the door to be opened from inside the vehicle, unlock the Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
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To open the Rear Door, pull the outside door handle
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt
REMINDERS:
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Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the Passenger Airbag Indicator is illuminated OFF because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash The driver must instruct the passenger to reposition her/himself in the seat
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Do not place objects in the passenger seat, which may inter fere with ODS operation and incorrectly detect a passenger
D
C
A
B
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LATCH Child Restraint System Video
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SAFETY FEATURES
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