2023 KIA SELTOS Features and Functions Guide

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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REMINDERS:
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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
A
SEATING
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†9Unfastening 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
QR CODE
B
SEATING
C
D
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Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual
Mechanical Key F:
Use to unlock/lock driver ’s door
1 Pull out door handle Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by pressing up into slot as shown H
2 Insert Mechanical Key I and turn right to unlock Driver ’s Door
3 Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to lock Driver ’s Door
4 Return keyhole cover to its original position
Use to turn Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button G:
•Press button once to unlock Driver ’s Door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all Doors
•Press again to lock all Doors
Smart Key with Remote Start*
A Press to lock All Doors (all doors must be closed to lock)
B Press to unlock Driver ’s Door Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors and Liftgate
C
Remote Start: Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button A within 32 feet distance from the vehicle Within four (4) seconds of pressing the door lock button A, press and hold the Remote Start button C for more than two (2) seconds to start the vehicle To stop the Remote Start operation, press the button C again If driver does enter vehicle within ten minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine will automatically turn off
D Press and hold for more than a half-second for Panic Alarm To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key
Lock
Unlock
Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options
Do not use remote climate control or remote star t if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e g , closed garage) or a par tially enclosed area without ventilation Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote star t command
HOLD
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Remote Start - Smart Key Video
Kia Smart & FoldingKey Fobs Video
QR CODE
•If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
•The Smar t Key ’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell or smar tphone To help prevent this, store each device separately
•When reinser ting the mechanical key into the fob, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
QUICK TIPS
A
BC
D
E
F
G
HI
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS:
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Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options
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The Liftgate does not automatically open when the unlock but ton C is pressed; The liftgate will unlock, then lift manually to open the liftgateAB
C
D
A
Press the release button to unfold the key
B Press to lock all doors (all doors must be closed to lock)
C
Press to unlock driver ’s door Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock all doors and Liftgate
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm To turn OFF Alarm, press any button
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
TTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling F
QUICK TIP
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
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Make sure the hood is securely closed before driving
Fuel Filler Door ReleaseFuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)To open the Fuel Filler door:
1 Pull the Fuel Filler Door Open Lever A inside the vehicle (at floor level, 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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Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid Release Video
QR CODE
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 first to about 12 inches away from being closed Then, press down to securely lock in place
A
REMINDER: It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click, and then when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks back
OTHER KEY FEATURES
E
B
C
D
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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
QUICK TIPS
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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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Sunroof Operation*
The sunroof operation is controlled through a multidirectional switch The Engine Start/Stop button* needs to be in the ON position to operate the sunroof
To slide the sunshade and sunroof glass:
• Auto Open: Press the switch A rearward to the farthest position and release
• Auto Close (sunroof glass only): Press the switch A forward to the farthest position and release
To slide the sunshade only, manually slide the sunshade open and closed by hand
To tilt the sunroof glass:
• Tilt open: Press switch A upward
• Tilt closed: Press switch A forward
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Sunvisor*†1 9
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows Slide the sunvisor out and adjust as needed
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Sunroof Operation Video
QR CODE
To stop the sunroof movement, press the sunroof switch in any direction
QUICK TIPREMINDERS:
•The sunshade cannot be closed while sunroof is open
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Do not adjust the sunroof glass or sunshade while driving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•The sunvisor may impair visibilit y if not adjusted properly
•Do not operate the vehicle if the sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
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Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Manual Liftgate / Liftgate Release Button
Located underneath the rear liftgate hatch With liftgate unlocked, press the Liftgate Release Button A and pull the liftgate up by the handle to open
(Liftgate release)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
Manual Liftgate & Key Fob Controls Video
QR CODE
The liftgate unlocks automatically when the Smar t Key fob* is within close proximit y to the vehicle, then can then be opened manually
QUICK TIP
A
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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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)
SAFETY FEATURES
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
QR CODE
SAFETY FEATURES
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