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Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations. At all of our Kia dealerships you will be treated with warmth, hospitality and professionalism by people who care based on our “Family-like Care”...
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Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features for its various models. Therefore, some of the equip- ment described in this manual, along with the various illustrations, may not be applicable to your particular vehicle.
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Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Safety features of your vehicle Features of your vehicle Table of contents Driving your vehicle What to do in an emergency Maintenance Specifications & Consumer information Index...
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Review of Electric Vehicle ............2 Main Components of Electric Vehicle........4 High voltage battery ..............5 EV Mode ..................7 Available Range ..............7 ■ Near by stations ..............8 ■ Energy Information.............8 ■ ECO Driving ...............9 ■ Setting Charging Times.............9 ■ Setting Climate Times ............10 ■...
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REVIEW OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE Review of Electric Vehicle Characteristics of Electric Vehicles An electric vehicle is driven using a 1. It is driven using the electrical ener- Note battery and an electric motor. Whilst gy that is charged inside the high general vehicles use an internal voltage battery.
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REVIEW OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE Battery Information • The vehicle is composed of a high voltage battery that drives the motor and air-conditioner, and an auxiliary battery (12 V) that drives the lamps, wipers, and audio sys- tem. • The auxiliary battery is automati- cally charged when the vehicle is in the ready ( ) mode or the high...
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MAIN COMPONENTS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE Main Components of Electric Vehicle • High voltage battery (lithium- ion polymer) : Stores and sup- plies power necessary for the High Voltage electric vehicle to operate (12 V Junction Block auxiliary battery provides power to the vehicle features such as lights and wipers).
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• When inspection and mainte- authorised Kia dealer for inspec- when the vehicle is not driving. nance is required for high tion and maintenance. • The battery capacity of the high voltage components and the •...
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• If the vehicle is in a collision, the charging connector is con- we recommend that you con- nected to the vehicle. tact an authorised Kia dealer However, high voltage to inspect whether the high warmer system may not operate...
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EV MODE EV Mode The EV mode has a total of 6 menus ■ Available Range including Available Range, Near by OPSE0Q4003R stations, Energy information, ECO Name Description If you select the "EV" menu at the driving, Set timings for Charging Reachable area Green Circle AVN home screen or press the "EV"...
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EV MODE ■ Near by stations ■ Energy Information Power Consumption Stations around the current location You can check battery information Power that is consumed by the is searched. Depending on the sym- and power consumption. drive system, climate and electri- bol colour of the station, it is catego- cal components are displayed rized as Reachable area, Risky area...
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EV MODE ■ ECO Driving ■ Set Charging Times Driving History You can check ECO level information This is a feature that starts charging You can check the driving date and ECO driving history. the battery on the date and time that driving distance , and the aver- is designated by the user.
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EV MODE Setting is saved and setting informa- ■ Set Climate Times Description tion is displayed on the screen. This is a feature that automatically When selecting the list again, change starts climate control on the reserved the setting. Description day and time along with the tempera- If you do not want use the reserved When selecting the list again, change...
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EV MODE – Destination Unreachable Warning : If the destination set in the navigation cannot be reached with the remaining bat- tery charge, a warning message is displayed. ■ EV Setting You can change the EV warning alarm. Warning Settings –...
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CHARGE TYPES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE Charging Information Charging Time Information • Normal Charge : • Normal Charge : Depending on the condition and dura- bility of the high voltage battery, charg- We recommend using normal Takes about 5 hours at room tem- er specifications, and ambient temper- charging for usual charging of the perature.
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CHARGE TYPES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE Charging Types Charging Inlet Category Charging Connector Charging Outlet How to Charge Charging Time (Vehicle) Use the normal Approx. 5 hours charger that is Normal (room temperature) installed in your Charge (Can be charged to home or public 100%) charging station...
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CHARGE INDICATOR LAMP FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE Charging Status Information ■ Normal charging and trickle ■ Quick Charge charging Operation of Charging Operation of Charging Indicator Lamp Indicator Lamp Details Details Not Charged Not Charged (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) Blinking (OFF) (OFF)
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RESERVED CHARGING Reserved Charging • You can set reserved charging • When reserved charging is set, using the AVN. charging is not initiated immedi- ately when the normal charger or Refer to the AVN for detailed infor- portable charging cable (ICCB: In- mation about setting reserved Cable Control Box) is connected.
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RESERVED CHARGING ❈ Refer to "Normal Charge, Trickle Charge" for details about connect- ing the normal charger and the portable charging cable (ICCB: In- Cable Control Box). OPSE0Q4055R • If you press the Deactivate Reserved Charge button [ ] to immediately charge the battery, charging must be initiated 3 min- utes after the charging cable has...
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RESERVED CLIMATE CONTROL Reserved Climate Control • You can set reserved climate con- ❈ Lamp ON Conditions trol using the AVN. 1. Blinks three times: When you Refer to the AVN for detailed infor- press the set button and enter the mation about the reserved climate AVN reserved climate control set- control setting.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE Charging Precautions ■ Normal Charger WARNING WARNING • Electromagnetic waves that • Be careful not to touch the are generated from the charg- charging connector, charging er can seriously impact med- plug, and the charging inlet ical electric devices such as when connecting the cable to an implantable cardiac pace-...
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PRECAUTIONS FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAUTION WARNING • Immediately stop charging • Always keep the charging when find abnormal connector and charging plug symptoms (smell, smoke). in clean and dry condition. Be sure to keep the charging • Replace the charging cable if cable in a condition where the cable coating is damaged there is no water or moisture.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (NORMAL CHARGE) Normal Charge 3. Press the charging door open ■ Normal Charger switch [ ] to open the charging door. Charging door open switch can be operated only when vehi- cle is turned off. 4. If you cannot open the charging door due to freezing weather : 1) Remove any ice near the charg- ing door.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (NORMAL CHARGE) CAUTION In order to connect the charging connector, release the door lock to unlatch the charging connec- tor lock system. If not, the charging connector and the vehicle's charging inlet may be damaged. OPSE0Q4012 OPSE0Q4013 5.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (NORMAL CHARGE) ■ Normal Charger CAUTION • You can start charging when the POWER button is in the OFF position and the shift lever is in P (Park). After charging has started, you can use electrical components such as the radio by pressing the POWER button to the ACC or ON position.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (NORMAL CHARGE) 12.You may prevent possible charg- CAUTION ing cable theft by taking the fol- lowing steps. Lock the door after Depending on the condition and the charging cable is connected, durability of the high voltage by pressing the lock button on the battery, charger specifications, smart key or on the central door and ambient temperature, the...
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (NORMAL CHARGE) OPSE0Q4016 OPSE075034 OPSE0Q4008 ■ Emergency Release of the ■ Unlock Charging Door in ■ Checking Charging Status Charging connector lock Emergency When charging the high voltage bat- system tery, the charge level can be checked If the charging door does not open from outside the vehicle.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (NORMAL CHARGE) 2. Before disconnecting the charging Operation of Charging ■ Normal Charger connector, make sure the door Indicator Lamp Details lock is released. When the door is locked, the charg- ing connector lock system will be (OFF) (OFF) (OFF)
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (NORMAL CHARGE) OPSE0Q4034 3. Hold the charging connector han- dle and pull it whilst pressing the release button (1). OPSE0Q4015 4. Make sure to completely close the CAUTION normal charging inlet cover. 5. Make sure to completely close the When disconnecting the charg- charging door.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (QUICK CHARGE) Quick Charge (if equipped) ❈ If you use a quick charger when ■ Quick Charger vehicle already fully charged, some quick chargers will send out an error message. When the vehicle is fully charged, do not charge the vehicle.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (QUICK CHARGE) 3. Press the charging door open switch [ ] to open the charging door. Charging door open switch can be operated only when vehi- cle is turned off. 4. If you cannot open the charging door due to freezing weather : 1) Remove any ice near the charging door.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (QUICK CHARGE) 9. If you charge a second time after ❈ During cold weather, quick charg- the initial quick charge (up to ing may not be available to prevent 83%), it will charge up to 94%. high voltage battery degradation. (Takes an additional 15 minutes at room temperature.) CAUTION...
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (QUICK CHARGE) Operation of Charging Indicator Lamp Details (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) Not Charged Blinking (OFF) (OFF) 0~33% (ON) Blinking (OFF) Charging 34~66% (ON) Blinking 67~94% (ON) Blinking Blinking Blinking Error while charging OPSE0Q4016 OPSE0Q4008 ■ Unlock Charging Door in ■...
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (QUICK CHARGE) CAUTION When disconnecting the charg- ing connector, do not try to dis- connect it by force whilst not pressing the release button. This may damage the charging connector and vehicle charging inlet. OPSE0Q4019 ■ How to Disconnect Quick Charger 1.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (TRICKLE CHARGE) Trickle Charge Charging Connector Control Box Code and Plug Plug Electric Outlet Charging Cable (code set) OPSE0Q4021 OPSE0Q4022 OPSE0Q4023 Trickle Charge can be used when ■ How to Connect Portable 2. Check if every LED lamp on the Normal Charge or Quick Charge is Charging Cable (ICCB: In- control box is turned on for 0.5...
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (TRICKLE CHARGE) 5. Press the charging door open switch [ ] to open the charging door. Charging door open switch can be operated only when vehi- cle is turned off. 6. If you cannot open the charging door due to freezing weather : 1) Remove any ice near the charg- ing door.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (TRICKLE CHARGE) CAUTION In order to connect the charging connector, release the door lock to unlatch the charging connec- tor lock system. If not, the charging connector and the vehicle's charging inlet may be damaged. OPSE0Q4013 OPSE0Q4044 9.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (TRICKLE CHARGE) CAUTION • You can start charging when the POWER button is in the OFF position and the shift lever is in P (Park). After charging has started, you can use electrical compo- nents such as the radio by pressing the POWER button to ACC or ON position.
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (TRICKLE CHARGE) 14. You may prevent possible charg- CAUTION ing cable theft by taking the fol- lowing steps. Lock the door after Depending on the condition and the charging cable is connected, durability of the high voltage by pressing the lock button on battery, charger specifications, the smart key or on the central...
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (TRICKLE CHARGE) Operation of Charging Indicator Lamp Details (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) Not Charged Blinking (OFF) (OFF) 0~33% (ON) Blinking (OFF) 34~66% Charging (ON) (ON) Blinking 67~99% Charging complete (100%)(turns OFF (ON) (ON) (ON) OPSE075034 OPSE0Q4008 in 3 seconds) ■...
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OPSE0Q4048 Stop charging immediately when a leak is detect- Detects Leakage ed on the ICCB output terminal (we recommend that you contact an authorised Kia dealer) Failure When a failure is detected inside the ICCB (we ICCB Failure recommend that you contact an authorised Kia...
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (TRICKLE CHARGE) 2. Hold the charging connector han- CAUTION dle and pull it whilst pressing the release button (1). In order to disconnect the charg- ing connector, release the door CAUTION lock to unlatch the charging con- nector lock system.
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■ Precautions for Portable Charging Cable (ICCB: In- Cable Control Box) WARNING • Use the portable charging cable Plug that is certified by Kia Motors. Electric Outlet • Do not try to repair, disassem- ble, or adjust the portable charging cable. OPSE0Q4022 •...
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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (TRICKLE CHARGE) CAUTION WARNING • Do not use the portable charg- • Keep the control box free of ing cable if it is worn out, water. exposed, or there exists any • Keep the normal charging type of damage on the portable connector or plug terminal charging cable.
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DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE How to Start the Vehicle 6. Make sure to press and hold the brake pedal. 7. Whilst pressing the brake pedal, place the shift lever in P (Park). Vehicle only starts when the shift lever is placed in P (Park). 8.
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DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE How to Stop the Vehicle ❈ For vehicles with Shift Lock, you have to press the POWER button to the ON position, press and hold the brake pedal, then press the unlock button on the shift lever whilst it is placed in P (Park) in order to move the shift lever to R (Reverse).
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DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE Virtual Engine Sound ECO OFF Mode System The Virtual Engine Sound System When the [ECO] indicator lamp on generates engine sound for pedestri- the instrument cluster is OFF, the ans to hear vehicle sound because vehicle is in the ECO OFF mode. there is no sound whilst the Electric Distance to empty can be shorter in Vehicle (EV) is operating.
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DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE Distance to Empty Tips for Improving Distance to Empty • Distance to empty that is dis- • If you operate the air conditioner played on the instrument cluster /heater too much, the driving battery after completing a recharge may uses too much electricity.
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DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE Motor Operation Gauge State of charge (SOC) gauge for high voltage battery • CHARGE : It shows the charging status of the battery when it is being charged by the regenerative brakes (decelerating or driving on a downhill road). The more electric energy is charged, the lower the gauge level OPSE044302...
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DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAUTION When there are 1-2 gauge bars left for the high voltage battery, the vehicle speed is limited and then eventually the vehicle will be turned OFF. Charge the vehi- cle immediately. OPSE044305 1. When there are 4 gauge bars (near the MIN area) on the high voltage charge indicator, the warn- ing lamp turns ON to alert you of...
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DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE Warning Message on LCD Display (related to charge) ■ Low Battery ■ Low Battery. Charge imme- ■ Charge immediately. Power diately limited OPSE044213L OPSE044214L OPSE044215L When the high voltage battery level reaches below 20%, this warning When the high voltage battery level When the high voltage battery level reaches below 10%, this warning reaches below 7%, this warning...
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DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE ■ Power limited ■ Unplug vehicle to start CAUTION • When this warning messages is displayed, do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly. • Charge the battery immediate- ly when the high voltage bat- tery level is not enough. OPSE044223L OPSE044264L When the vehicle is started whilst the...
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DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE ■ Charging Door Open ■ Charger Error! ■ Quick Charger Error! OPSE044224L OPSE045323L OPSE045324L When the vehicle is started whilst the This message is displayed when the This message is displayed when the charging door is opened, this warn- charging failed by external normal charging failed by external quick ing message illuminates.
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When the warning light turns ON the vehicle inspected by an autho- mal driving. whilst driving, or does not turn OFF rised Kia dealer after vehicle has started, we recom- mend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer.
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DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE ■ Charging Indicator Light ■ High voltage CAUTION battery level ■ Charging ■ Charging Complete warning light • Do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly when the WPSE-303Y power down warning light is This warning light illuminates : WPSE-302R WPSE-302G •...
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ON position, it always mend that you contact the nearest returns to ECO status to improve Kia dealer. energy consumption. In this case, operation of the brake ❈ For more details, refer to [ECO...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE Troubleshooting Procedures in Case of Vehicle Accident and Fire WARNING WARNING WARNING • When vehicle accident • When vehicle accident occurs, move the vehicle to a occurs and the high voltage safe place, turn OFF the vehi- battery is damaged, harmful cle and remove the auxiliary gas and electrolytes may leak.
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Contact the fire damaged or a fire may occur. department or an authorised • When a vehicle fire occurs due Kia dealer. OPSE0Q4054 to the battery, there is a risk of • If towing is required, lift all four a second fire.
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If heat treatment is required, we recommend that you contact an authorised Kia dealer. • When you clean the motor com- partment, do not use high pres- sure water to wash. This may...
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OPSE0Q4033L dioxide (a major cause of global warming). This also helps kerb the Kia Motors 'Soul Electric Vehicle' uses depletion of oil resources. eco-friendly bioplastics, fiber, and board for the interior materials and has passed close inspection and vali- dation.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLINESS MARK FRIENDLINESS MARK List of Parts with Environmental Friendliness Mark SKIN-C/PAD MAIN SKIN - DR TRIM UPR NON WOVEN - HEADLINER THREAD - FLOOR CARPET THREAD - FLOOR MAT FLOOR CONSOLE - MAIN, REAR FLOOR CONSOLE - UPPER PILLAR TRIM - FRONT PILLAR TRIM - REAR Bio Materials...
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Introduction How to use this manual ..... . 1-2...
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Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We want to help you get the greatest You will find various WARNINGS, possible driving pleasure from your CAUTIONS, and NOTICES in this vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can manual. These were prepared to assist you in many ways. We strong- enhance your personal safety.
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Your vehicle at a glance Exterior overview ......2-2 Interior overview ......2-4 Instrument panel overview .
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Your vehicle at a glance EXTERIOR OVERVIEW ■ Front view 1. Bonnet ..........4-23 2. Head lamp ........4-84, 7-60 3. Fog lamp ........4-87, 7-62 4. Wheel and tyre ........7-30 5. Outside rearview mirror ......4-35 6. Front windscreen wiper blades..4-89, 7-23 7. Windows ..........4-18 8.
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Your vehicle at a glance ■ Rear view 10. Door locks...........4-11 11. Rear combination lamp.......7-67 12. High mounted stop lamp ....7-69 13. Rear window wiper blade ..4-89, 7-24 14. Tailgate..........4-16 15. Rearview camera........4-81 16. Antenna ..........4-128 17. Parking assist system......4-76 ❈...
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Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Inside door handle ........4-12 2. Power window switch ......4-19 3. Central door lock switch......4-12 4. Power window lock switch.....4-21 5. Outside rearview mirror control.....4-36 6. Outside rearview mirror folding .....4-37 7. Head lamp levelling device ....4-88 8.
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Your vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Audio remote control buttons....4-129 2. Driver’s front air bag ......3-47 3. Horn............4-31 4. Instrument cluster .........4-40 5.Wiper and washer control lever .....4-89 6. Cruise control button ......5-36 7. POWER button ........5-5 8.
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Your vehicle at a glance MOTOR ROOM COMPARTMENT 1. Coolant reservoir ........7-15 2. Brake fluid reservoir ......7-18 3. Fuse box..........7-45 4. Positive battery terminal ......7-26 5. Negative battery terminal ......7-26 6. Radiator cap ..........7-17 7. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ..7-19 ❈...
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Safety features of your vehicle Seat ........3-2 •...
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Safety features of your vehicle SEAT Front seat (1) Forward and backward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat) (4) Headrest Rear seat (5) Seat back folding (6) Headrest OPSE034001R...
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Safety features of your vehicle WARNING WARNING WARNING Loose objects - Driver responsibility for Do not use a sitting cushion front seat passenger Loose objects in the driver’s that reduces friction between foot area could interfere with the seat and passenger. The the operation of the foot pedals, passenger's hips may slide possibly causing an accident.
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Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) WARNING WARNING - Driver’s seat - Rear seat- • In order to avoid unnecessary • Never attempt to adjust seat backs and perhaps severe air bag whilst the vehicle is moving. • The rear seatback must be injuries, always sit as far back This could result in loss of securely latched.
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Safety features of your vehicle Front seat adjustment (Continued) WARNING Forward and backward • No passenger should ride in • Use extreme caution so that the cargo area or sit or lie on hands or other objects are not folded seatbacks whilst the caught in the seat mechanisms vehicle is moving.
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Safety features of your vehicle Seatback angle Seat cushion height (if equipped) Headrest (for front seat) OPA039052 OPS033003/H OPS033004/H To recline the seatback: To change the height of the seat The driver's and front passenger's cushion, push the lever upwards or seats are equipped with a headrest 1.
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Safety features of your vehicle Forward and rearward adjustment Adjusting the height up and down WARNING • For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the head- rest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the centre of gravity of an occupant's head.
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Safety features of your vehicle Removal and installation OYFH034205 OPS033048R To reinstall the headrest : OPS033047R CAUTION 1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the To remove the headrest: If you recline the seatback holes whilst pressing the release 1. Recline the seatback (2) with the towards the front with the head- button (1).
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Safety features of your vehicle Seatback pocket Rear seat adjustment Folding the rear seat The rear seatbacks can be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle. WARNING The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to allow you to OPS033015 carry longer objects that could...
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Safety features of your vehicle WARNING - WARNING Uprighting - Cargo seat Cargo should always When you return the seatback secured to prevent it from being to its upright position, hold the thrown about the vehicle in a seatback and return it slowly. If collision and causing injury to the seatback is returned with- the vehicle occupants.
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Safety features of your vehicle Headrest (for rear seat) (Continued) WARNING • Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Severe injury to an occupant may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may pro- vide protection against severe •...
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Safety features of your vehicle Adjusting the height up and down Removal and installation WARNING Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to properly protect the occupants. OPS033033L OPS033034L To raise the headrest, pull it up to the To remove the headrest, raise it as desired position (1).
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Safety features of your vehicle SEAT BELTS Seat belt restraint system (Continued) WARNING • Never wear the shoulder belt Seat belts are designed to bear WARNING under your arm or behind your upon the bony structure of the back. An improperly positioned •...
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Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING Care should be taken to avoid • When fastening the seat belt, • No modifications or additions contamination of the webbing make sure that the seat belt should be made by the user with polishes, oils and chemicals, does not pass over objects that which will either prevent the...
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Safety features of your vehicle Seat belt warning If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 9km/h (5 mph), the illuminated warning light will start to blink until you drive under 6km/h (3 mph). (if equipped) If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 20km/h (12 mph) the seat belt warning chime will...
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Safety features of your vehicle If you continue not to fasten the seat And then, the rear corresponding belt and you drive over 20km/h (10 seat belt warning light will illuminate mph) the seat belt warning chime will for approximately 35 seconds, if any sound for approximately 100 sec- of following occurs;...
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Safety features of your vehicle Lap/shoulder belt To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1). To lower it, push it down (3) whilst Front seat ■ pressing the height adjuster button (2). Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make sure that it has locked into position.
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Safety features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE If you are not able to pull out the seat belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt out and release it. Then you will be able to pull the belt out smoothly. B200A01NF/H B210A01NF/H To release the seat belt:...
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Safety features of your vehicle 3 Point rear centre belt There will be an audible “click” when the tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snug- ly around your hips, if you lean for- ward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around.
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Safety features of your vehicle Pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped) OPS033055L OPSE034021 To unfasten the rear centre belt 2. To retract the rear centre seat belt, insert the tongue plate or key or 1. Press the release button on the ORP032066R similar small rigid device into the buckle (D) and remove the tongue...
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Safety features of your vehicle (1) Retractor Pretensioner ✽ NOTICE The purpose of the retractor pre- The pre-tensioner will activate not tensioner is to make sure that the only in a frontal collision but also in a shoulder belts fit in tightly against side collision, if the vehicle is equipped the occupant's upper body in cer- with a side or curtain air bag.
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2. Be sure you and your passen- recommend that the system be er seat belts were activated. gers always wear seat belts inspected by an authorised Kia • Because the sensor that activates properly. dealer. the SRS air bag is connected with...
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We recommend manual. tact an authorised Kia dealer. that the system be inspected by • Body work on the front area of an authorised Kia dealer. the vehicle may damage the (Continued) pre-tensioner seat belt system.
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Safety features of your vehicle Infant or small child Larger children ✽ NOTICE You should be aware of the specific Children who are too large for child Small children are best protected requirements in your country. Child restraint systems should always from injury in an accident when and/or infant seats must be properly occupy the rear seat and use the...
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Safety features of your vehicle If the shoulder belt portion slightly Pregnant women Injured person touches the child’s neck or face, try The use of a seat belt is recom- A seat belt should be used when an placing the child closer to the centre of mended for pregnant women to injured person is being transported.
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This should be done even if no in serious injury. If the webbing damage is visible. We recommend or buckles are damaged, get that you consult an authorised Kia them replaced immediately. dealer.
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Safety features of your vehicle CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM Children riding in the vehicle should Children could be injured or killed in (Continued) sit in the rear seat and must always a crash if their restraints are not • A seat belt or child restraint be properly restrained to minimise properly secured.
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Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING • Never hold a child in your • Never allow two children, or To reduce the chance of serious arms or lap when riding in a any two persons, to use the or fatal injuries: vehicle.
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• After an accident, we recom- passenger frontal air bag is mend system deactivated. An inflating pas- checked by an authorised Kia senger-side could dealer. CRS09 impact the rear-facing child • If there is not enough space to Forward-facing child restraint system restraint and kill the child.
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To install a child restraint system on tion, we recommend the sys- the seat, do the following: tem to be checked by an authorised Kia dealer. 1. For stable and safe installation of child restraint system, adjust the • Failure in observing this man-...
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Safety features of your vehicle Place the child restraint system in the seat and route the lap/shoulder belt around or through the child restraint system, following the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted. OEN036101 OEN036104 3.
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Safety features of your vehicle Suitability of each seating position for "universal" category belted child restraint systems restraint accord- ing to ECE regulations Use child restraint systems that have been officially approved and are appropriate for your children. When using the child restraint systems, refer to the following table. Seating Position Mass Group Front...
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Safety features of your vehicle Securing a child restraint seat WARNING - Australian with “Top Tether Anchor” system design rule Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by cor- rectly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attach- ing other items or equipment to...
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Safety features of your vehicle Securing a child restraint system WARNING - WARNING Top tether - Child with “ISOFIX” system and “Top restraint system anchorage tether Anchorages” Never mount more than one child restraint system to a sin- • Child restraint anchorages are gle top tether or to a single top designed to withstand only tether anchorage point.
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Safety features of your vehicle Both rear outboard seats Child restraint systems with universal equipped with a pair of ISOFIX approval to ECE-R 44, ECE-R 129 or anchorages as well as a correspon- relevant regulation need to be fixed ding top tether anchorage on the additionally with a top tether strap con- ISOFIX Anchor ISOFIX Anchor...
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Safety features of your vehicle To secure the child restraint system (Continued) WARNING 1. To engage the child restraint sys- Do not misuse the ISOFIX • When using the vehicle's tem to the ISOFIX anchor, insert anchors by attempting to "ISOFIX"...
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Safety features of your vehicle Suitability of each seating position for ISOFIX child restraint systems according to ECE regulations - For Europe Vehicle ISOFIX positions Size Mass Group Fixture Rear Outboard Rear Outboard Front Rear Class Passenger Centre (Driver side) (Passenger side) ISO/L1 Carrycot...
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Safety features of your vehicle Recommended child restraint systems – For Europe ECE-R44 Mass Group Name Manufacturer Type of Fixation Approval No. Baby Safe Plus Rearward facing with ISOFIX lower anchorage Group 0-1 Part. No. E8945-66001 Britax Römer E1 04301146 (0-18 kg) + Support leg Part.
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SRS and pretension- ers from a vehicle, it may cause fire. Before scraping a vehicle, we recommend that you con- tact an authorised Kia dealer. • Keep the SRS parts and wirings away from water or any liquid. If the SRS components C The actual air bags and seats in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Safety features of your vehicle How does the air bag system • The front air bags will completely • There are even circumstances inflate and deflate in an instant. under which contact with the operate steering wheel air bag can cause It is virtually impossible for you to •...
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Safety features of your vehicle Noise and smoke Front passenger's air bag warn- WARNING ing label for child seat When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke When the air bags deploy, the and powder in the air inside of the air bag related parts in the vehicle.
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Safety features of your vehicle In addition, we recommend that you Air bag warning and indicator WARNING do not place front-facing child Air bag warning light restraints in the front passenger’s • Extreme Hazard! Do not use a seat either. If the front passenger air rearward facing child restraint bag inflates, it could cause serious or on a seat protected by an air...
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Safety features of your vehicle When the POWER button is turned Passenger’s front air bag Passenger’s front air bag ON, the warning light should illumi- ON indicator OFF indicator nate for approximately 6 seconds, then go off. Have the system checked if: •...
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1. Driver's front air bag module air bag system be inspected by instrument panel will illuminate for 2. Passenger's front air bag module an authorised Kia dealer. about 6 seconds after the POWER 3. Side air bag modules button is turned to the ON position, 4.
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If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunc- tion of the SRS. We recommend that the system be inspected by an authorised Kia dealer. • The light does not turn on briefly when you turn the POWER button ON.
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Safety features of your vehicle Driver’s front air bag (3) Passenger’s front air bag (Continued) • When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the instrument panel surface. It may become dangerous pro- jectiles and cause injury if the passenger's air bag inflates.
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Kia dealer. of sufficient severity. • Before you replace a fuse or disconnect a battery terminal, turn off the motor.
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• Never place a child in any driven, we recommend that child or booster seat in the the system be inspected by an front seat. authorised Kia dealer. • ABC – Always Buckle (Continued) Children in the back seat. It is the safest place for children of any age to ride.
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The infant or child could or fatal injury in a crash. All authorised Kia dealer. be severely injured or killed by occupants should sit upright an air bag deployment in case with the seat back in an upright •...
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Safety features of your vehicle Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF To deactivate or reactivate the passen- switch ger’s front air bag: To deactivate the passenger’s front air bag, insert the mechanical key into the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch and turn it to the OFF position. The passenger’s front air bag OFF indicator ( ) will illuminate and stay...
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ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF position. If this occurs, we recommend that the system be inspected by an authorised Kia dealer. (Continued) 3 51...
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Safety features of your vehicle Side air bag (Continued) WARNING • Even though your vehicle is • The driver is responsible for equipped with the passen- the proper position of the pas- ger's front air bag ON/OFF senger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch, do not install a child switch.
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• If the seat or seat cover is dam- curtain air bags. • Do not use any accessory seat aged, we recommend that the covers. system be serviced by an (Continued) authorised Kia dealer. 3 53...
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C The actual air bags in the vehicle may dif- that the system be serviced by fer from the illustration. belts properly fastened. an authorised Kia dealer. Importantly, children should Curtain air bags are located along Failure to follow the above men-...
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Safety features of your vehicle Why didn’t my air bag go off in Air bag collision sensors a collision? (Inflation and non- inflation conditions of the air bag) There are many types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected to provide additional protection.
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We rec- could result in serious per- ommend that the system be sonal injury or death. serviced by an authorised Kia • If the installation location or dealer. angle of the sensors is altered • Your...
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Safety features of your vehicle Side and curtain air bags Air bag non-inflation conditions Side and/or curtain air bags are designed to inflate when an impact is detected by side collision sensors depending on the strength, speed or angles of impact resulting from a side impact collision.
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Safety features of your vehicle OED036100/H OVQ036018N OED036102 • Air bags are not designed to inflate • Front air bags may not inflate in • In an angled collision, the force of in rear collisions, because occu- side impact collisions, because impact may direct the occupants in pants are moved backward by the occupants move to the direction of...
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Safety features of your vehicle OED036103 OED036104 1VQA2092 • Just before impact, drivers often • Air bags may not inflate in rollover • Air bags may not inflate if the vehi- brake heavily. Such heavy braking accidents because the vehicle can cle collides with objects such as lowers the front portion of the vehi- not detect rollover accident.
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SRS wiring, or other can adversely affect SRS per- be inspected by an authorised Kia components of the SRS sys- formance and lead to possible dealer. tem. Doing so could result in injury.
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Safety features of your vehicle Additional safety precautions • Passengers should not place • Do not place items under the hard or sharp objects between front seats. Placing items under • Never let passengers ride in the themselves and the air bags. the front seats could interfere with cargo area or on top of a folded- Carrying hard or sharp objects on...
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Safety features of your vehicle Adding equipment to or modi- Air bag warning label fying your air bag-equipped vehicle If you modify your vehicle by chang- ing your vehicle's frame, bumper sys- tem, front end or side sheet metal or ride height, this may affect the opera- tion of your vehicle's air bag system.
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Features of your vehicle Keys ........4-4 •...
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Even though you press the outside we recommend that you contact an door handle buttons, the doors will authorised Kia dealer. Remove the not lock and the chime will sound for key code tag and store it in a safe 3 seconds if any of following occur: place.
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Features of your vehicle Using the button on the smart key Unlock (2) Using the button on the smart key All doors (and tailgate) are locked if All doors (except tailgate) are unlocked Using the door handle switch the lock button is pressed whilst all if the unlock button is pressed.
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Features of your vehicle Tailgate unlock (3) Using the button on the smart key Start-up The tailgate is unlocked if the button You can start the vehicle without Using the tailgate handle switch is pressed for more than 1 second. inserting the key.
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If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery, we recommend that you contact an authorised Kia dealer. OTF044370 1. Pry open the rear cover of the smart key.
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If the key is valid, the vehicle will start. contact an authorised Kia dealer. • The transmitter or smart key is If the key is invalid, the vehicle will designed to give you years of trou- not start.
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✽ NOTICE If you need additional keys or lose ✽ NOTICE your keys, we recommend that you consult an authorised Kia dealer. When starting the vehicle, do not use the key with other immobiliser keys around. Otherwise the vehicle may not start or may stop soon after it starts.
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It is designed to give years of vehicle, if necessary, we recommend phone, the signal from the smart trouble-free service, however you that you contact an authorised Kia key could be blocked by normal should avoid exposure to mois- dealer.
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Features of your vehicle DOOR LOCKS Operating door locks from Mechanical key • Once the door is unlocked, it may be opened by pulling the door handle. outside the vehicle • When closing the door, push the Smart key door by hand. Make sure that doors are closed securely.
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Features of your vehicle Operating door locks from • If the inner door handle of the dri- With central door lock/unlock ver’s door is pulled when the door switch inside the vehicle lock button is in the lock position, With the door handle the button will unlock and the door will open.
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Features of your vehicle WARNING WARNING - WARNING - Door lock Doors Unlocked malfunction vehicles • The doors should always be If a power door lock ever fails to fully closed and locked whilst Leaving your vehicle unlocked function whilst you are in the the vehicle is in motion to pre- can invite theft or possible harm vehicle, try one or more of the...
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Features of your vehicle Deadlocks (if equipped) WARNING WARNING - Unattended Some vehicles are equipped with a children Do not lock the doors with the deadlock system. Deadlocks prevent An enclosed vehicle can become smart key with anybody left in opening of a door from either inside extremely hot, causing death or the vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle Door lock/unlock features Child-protector rear door lock 3. Close the rear door. To open the rear door, pull the out- Impact sensing door unlock sys- side door handle (2). Even though the doors may be All doors will automatically unlock unlocked, the rear door will not open when an impact causes the air bags by pulling the inner door handle until...
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Features of your vehicle TAILGATE Opening the tailgate • Once the tailgate is opened and Closing the tailgate then closed, the tailgate locks automatically. ✽ NOTICE In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions. WARNING The tailgate swings upward.
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Features of your vehicle Emergency tailgate safety CAUTION WARNING release Make sure nothing is near the • For emergencies, be fully tailgate latch and striker whilst aware of the location of the closing the tailgate. It may dam- emergency tailgate safety age the tailgate's latch.
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Features of your vehicle WINDOWS (1) Driver’s door power window switch (2) Front passenger’s door power window switch (3) Rear door (right) power window switch (4) Rear door (left) power window switch (5) Window opening and closing (6) Automatic power window up/down (7) Power window lock switch ✽...
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Features of your vehicle Power windows ✽ NOTICE Window opening and closing Whilst driving with the rear win- The ignition switch must be in the ON dows down in an open (or partially position for power windows to oper- open position), your vehicle may ate.
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Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE If the power window does not oper- ate normally, the automatic power window system must be reset as fol- lows: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Close the window and continue pulling up the power window switch for at least 1 second after the window is completely closed.
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Features of your vehicle If the window detects the resistance Power window lock button WARNING whilst the power window switch is pulled up continuously, the window Always check for obstructions will stop upward movement then before raising any window to lower approximately 2.5 cm (1 in.).
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Features of your vehicle CAUTION WARNING - Windows • To prevent possible damage • NEVER leave the smart key in to the power window system, the vehicle with unsupervised do not open or close two win- children, when the vehicle is dows or more at the same in the ready ( ) mode.
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Features of your vehicle BONNET Opening the bonnet Closing the bonnet 1. Before closing the bonnet, check the following: • All filler caps in the motor compart- ment must be correctly installed. • Gloves, rags or any other com- bustible material must be removed from the motor compartment.
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Features of your vehicle WARNING WARNING • Before closing the bonnet, • Always double check to be ensure that all obstructions sure that the bonnet is firmly are removed from the bonnet latched before driving away. If opening. Closing the bonnet it is not latched, the bonnet with an obstruction present in could open whilst the vehicle...
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Features of your vehicle PANORAMA SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) • In cold and wet climates, the sun- Sunroof open warning roof may not work properly due to (if equipped) freezing conditions. • After the vehicle is washed or in a rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.
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Features of your vehicle Sunshade Sliding the sunroof Tilting the sunroof OPS043031 OPS043029 OPS043030 • To open the sunshade, press the When the sunshade is closed When the sunshade is closed sunshade control switch(1). If you pull the sunroof glass control If you push the sunroof glass control •...
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Features of your vehicle Closing the sunroof Automatic reversal WARNING - Sunroof To close the sunroof glass with • Be careful that someone’s the sunshade head, hands and body are not Push the sunshade control "CLOSE" trapped by a closing sunroof. switch.
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Then, release inside the vehicle. For more detailed information, we the lever. recommend that you contact an authorised Kia dealer. ✽ NOTICE If you do not reset the sunroof, it may not work properly.
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This happens as the sys- increased steering effort. by an authorised Kia dealer. tem performs the EPS system diag- The motor driven power steering is • When you operate the steering nostics.
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Features of your vehicle Tilt & telescopic steering Heated steering wheel (if equipped) A tilt and telescopic steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE Horn CAUTION • The heated steering wheel will Do not strike the horn severely turn off automatically approxi- to operate it, or hit it with your mately 30 minutes after the heated fist. Do not press on the horn steering wheel is turned on.
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Features of your vehicle FLEX STEER When the steering mode button is Normal mode pressed, the selected steering mode will appear on the instrument cluster. If the steering mode button is pressed within 4 seconds, the steer- ing mode will change. If the steering wheel mode button is not pressed for about 4 seconds, the LCD display will change to the previ-...
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Features of your vehicle Comfort mode Sport mode CAUTION • For your safety, if you press the steering mode button whilst operating the steering wheel, the LCD display will change. At the same time, the steering effort will change automatical- ly to the selected mode.
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Features of your vehicle MIRRORS Inside rearview mirror Day/night rearview mirror WARNING (if equipped) Adjust the rearview mirror so that the Do not adjust the rearview mir- centre view through the rear window ror whilst the vehicle is moving. is seen. Make this adjustment before This could result in loss of con- you start driving.
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Features of your vehicle Electric chromic mirror (ECM) Outside rearview mirror (if equipped) Be sure to adjust mirror angles The electric rearview mirror automat- before driving. ically controls the glare from the Your vehicle is equipped with both headlights of the vehicle behind you left-hand and right-hand outside in nighttime or low light driving condi- rearview mirrors.
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Features of your vehicle Remote control CAUTION CAUTION Do not scrape ice off the mirror • The mirrors stop moving when face; this may damage the sur- they reach the maximum face of the glass. If ice should adjusting angles, but the restrict movement of the mirror, motor continues to operate do not force the mirror for...
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Features of your vehicle Folding the outside rearview mirror Centre (AUTO, 3) : The mirror will fold or unfold automat- ically as follows: - The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the smart key. - The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the button on the outside door handle.
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Features of your vehicle Outside mirror defroster CAUTION electric type outside rearview mirror operates even though the ignition switch is in the OFF position. However, to prevent unnecessary battery discharge, do not adjust the mirrors longer than necessary whilst the vehicle is not in the ready ( ) mode .
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Features of your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. Motor operation gauge 2. Speedometer 3. Distance to empty 4. Warning and indicator lights 5. State of charge gauge 6. LCD display OPSE044307R 4 39...
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Features of your vehicle Instrument Cluster Control Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination (if equipped) WARNING Never adjust the instrument cluster whilst driving. This could result in loss of control and lead to an accident that may cause death, serious injury, or property damage.
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Features of your vehicle LCD Display Control Gauges Motor operation gauge Speedometer OPS043040 OPSE044102 OPSE044101N It shows the energy consumption rate The LCD display modes can be of the vehicle and the charge/dis- The speedometer indicates the changed by using the control buttons charge status of the regenerative speed of the vehicle and is calibrated on the steering wheel.
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Features of your vehicle • CHARGE : It shows the charging State of charge (SOC) gauge for status of the battery high voltage battery when being charged by the regen- erative brakes (deceler- ating or driving on a downhill road). The more electric energy is charged, the lower the gauge level.
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Features of your vehicle Odometer Outside Temperature Gauge CAUTION When there are 1-2 gauge bars left for the high voltage battery, the vehicle speed is limited and then eventually the vehicle will be turned OFF. Charge the vehi- cle immediately. OPSE044118N OPSE044202 The odometer Indicates the total dis-...
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Features of your vehicle Reduction gear shift indicator OPSE044125L This indicator displays which reduc- tion gear shift lever is selected. • Park :P • Reverse : R • Neutral : N • Drive :D • Regenerate brake : B ❈ For the detailed explanation of each shift range,...
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Features of your vehicle LCD DISPLAY LCD Modes Modes Symbol Explanation This mode displays EV system energy flow and ECO level. EV information For more details, refer to “EV information mode" in this chapter. This mode displays driving information like the tripmeter, Trip Computer energy consumption, and so on.
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Features of your vehicle EV information mode EV energy flow ECO Level EV information mode shows EV energy flow and ECO level. EV energy flow ECO Level To change the EV information mode, OPSE044240L OPSE044241L press the (MOVE) button EV energy flow notifies the drivers of When the vehicle is started, the ECO energy flow in operating modes.
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Features of your vehicle A/V Mode (if equipped) Service Mode Service Interval OPSE044274L Service required OPSE044242 If you do not have your vehicle serv- OPSE044266N This mode displays the state of the iced according to the already inputted A/V system. Service in service interval, “Service required”...
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Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE User Settings Mode If any of the following conditions Description occurs, the mileage and days may be incorrect. - The 12-volt battery cable is dis- connected. - The fuse switch is turned off. - The 12-volt battery is discharged. OPSE044273L Service interval OFF If the service interval is not set,...
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Features of your vehicle Door Lights Auto Lock Auto Unlock One Touch Turn signal • Off: • Off: If this item is checked, the lane change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7 The auto door lock operation will The auto door unlock operation will times when the turn signal lever is be deactivated.
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Charge the high voltage battery will not reset automatically when mend that you consult an authorised immediately. charge the high voltage battery more Kia dealer. than 10% Speedometer unit Convert the speedometer unit from km/h to MPH or from MPH to km/h.
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Features of your vehicle Low Battery. Charge immediately Charge immediately. Power limited Power limited OPSE044214L OPSE044215L OPSE044264L When the high voltage battery level When the high voltage battery level In the following cases, this warning reaches below 10%, this warning reaches below 7%, this warning message illuminates when the vehi- message illuminates .
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Features of your vehicle Unplug vehicle to start Charging door open CAUTION When this warning message is displayed, do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly. Charge the battery immediately when the high voltage battery level is not enough. OPSE044223L OPSE044224L When the vehicle is started whilst the When the vehicle is started whilst the...
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In this case, we recommend that ent temperature has increased, you have the vehicle inspected we recommend that you have by an authorised Kia dealer. the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer. 4 53...
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Kia dealer. CAUTION Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed.
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(Park) position. ton changes to the OFF position. mend that you have the vehicle • At this time, the POWER button towed to an authorised Kia dealer turns to the ACC position (If you and inspected. press the POWER button once more, it will turn to the ON position).
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Features of your vehicle Press POWER button whilst turn- Steering wheel unlocked Check Steering Wheel Lock ing wheel System OPSE044269L OPSE044268L OPSE044270L • This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock • This warning message illuminates • This warning message illuminates when the POWER button changes if the steering wheel does not if the steering wheel does not lock...
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Features of your vehicle Press brake pedal to start vehicle Key not in vehicle Key not detected OPSE044152L OPSE044138L OPSE044140L • This warning message illuminates • This warning message illuminates • This warning message illuminates if if the POWER button changes to if the smart key is not in the vehicle the smart key is not detected when the ACC position twice by pressing...
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10 seconds in the ACC • If the warning illuminates each position. The vehicle can start with time you press the POWER button, depressing the brake pedal. we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer.
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Features of your vehicle Low Washer Fluid Turn on "FUSE SWITCH" Door Open OPSE044267L OPSE044154L OPSE043121 • This warning message illuminates • This warning message illuminates • It means that any door is open. on the service reminder mode if if the fuse switch under the steer- the washer fluid level in the reser- ing wheel is OFF.
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Features of your vehicle Tailgate Open Charger Error! Quick Charger Error! OPSE043122 OPSE045323L OPSE045324L • It means that the tailgate is open. • This message is displayed when • This message is displayed when the charging failed by external nor- the charging failed by external mal charger error.
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Features of your vehicle TRIP COMPUTER Overview Energy consumption Trip Modes Description Energy consumption The trip computer is a microcomput- • Average energy consumption er-controlled driver information sys- tem that displays information related • Instant energy consumption to driving. ✽ NOTICE TRIP A Some driving information stored in •...
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Features of your vehicle Manual reset Instant energy consumption (2) Trip A/B To clear the average energy con- • This mode displays the instant ener- sumption manually, press the but- gy consumption during the last few ton (MOVE) on the steering wheel for seconds when the vehicle speed is more than 1 second when the aver- more than 10 km/h (6.2 MPH).
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Features of your vehicle Average Vehicle Speed (2) Elapsed Time (3) One time driving information mode • The average vehicle speed is cal- • The elapsed time is the total driv- culated by the total driving dis- ing time since the last elapsed time tance and driving time since the reset.
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Features of your vehicle Distance To Empty After “---” has been displayed, the vehicle can drive an additional 5-15 km (3-9 miles) (depending on driving speed, heater/air conditioner, weath- er, driving style, and other factors). Distance to empty that is displayed on the instrument cluster after com- pleting a recharge may vary signifi- cantly depending on previous operat-...
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OFF after vehicle has started, we rec- ommend that you have the vehicle CAUTION inspected by an authorised Kia Do not accelerate or start the dealer. vehicle suddenly when the power down warning light is ON.
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In this case, we recommend that recommend that you contact the you have the vehicle inspected by nearest Kia dealer. an authorised Kia dealer. In this case, operation of the brake pedal may be more difficult than Seat Belt Warning Light normal and the braking distance can increase.
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Kia dealer and inspect- vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. indicates the brake fluid level in reservoir is low.
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In this case, we recommend that the assistance of the anti-lock you have the vehicle inspected brake system). by an authorised Kia dealer. In this case, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer.
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We recommend you have the authorised Kia dealer as soon as an authorised Kia dealer. vehicle inspected by an autho- possible. rised Kia dealer as soon as pos- sible. 4 69...
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ON position. you have the vehicle inspected by charging system such as LDC. - It illuminates for approximately 3 an authorised Kia dealer as soon • If the warning light turns on whilst seconds and then goes off. as possible.
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Features of your vehicle Door Ajar Warning Light Master Warning light Icy Road Warning Light This warning light illuminates: • This warning light informs the driv- This warning light blinks 10 times and er the following situations When a door is not closed securely. then illuminates, and also warning - Low washer fluid chime sounds 3 times:...
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In this case, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by When ready indicator light is OFF or an authorised Kia dealer. blinking, there is a failure. In this case, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an autho- This indicator light blinks: rised Kia dealer.
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Features of your vehicle Electronic Stability ECO Indicator Light Immobiliser Indicator Control (ESC) OFF Light (With Smart Key) Indicator Light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates: This indicator light illuminates: This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds: • The ECO system always operates •...
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High Beam Indicator you have the vehicle inspected by If any of the following occurs, there Light an authorised Kia dealer. may a malfunction with the turn signal system. In this case, we recommend This indicator light blinks: This indicator light illuminates: that you have the vehicle inspected by •...
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Features of your vehicle Light ON Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates: • When the tail lights or headlights are on. Front Fog Indicator Light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates: • When the front fog lights are on. Rear Fog Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates: •...
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Features of your vehicle PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This system is a supplemental sys- Operation of the parking tem and it is not intended to nor does assist system it replace the need for extreme care Operating condition and attention of the driver. The sensing range and objects detectable by the sensors are limited.
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Features of your vehicle • If the vehicle speed is above Type of warning indicator and sound 10km/h (6.2 mph), the parking : with Warning sound assist system will not operate. Warning indicator • The sensing distance whilst mov- Distance from object Warning sound When driving When driving...
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Features of your vehicle Non-operational conditions of There is a possibility of parking CAUTION assist system malfunction when: parking assist system • This system can only sense 1. Driving on uneven road surfaces Parking assist system may not objects within the range and such as unpaved roads, gravel, operate normally when: location of the sensors;...
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Features of your vehicle Detecting range may decrease ✽ NOTICE ✽ NOTICE when: 1. The warning may not sound This system can only sense objects 1. Outside air temperature is extreme- sequentially depending on the within the range and location of the ly hot or cold.
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If this occurs, we recommend that all obstructions before moving the system be checked by an autho- the vehicle in any direction. rised Kia dealer. WARNING Your new vehicle warranty does not cover any accidents or dam- age to the vehicle or injuries to its occupants related to a park- ing assist system.
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Features of your vehicle REARVIEW CAMERA The rearview camera will activate when the back-up light is ON with the POWER button ON and the shift lever in the R (Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental sys- tem that shows behind the vehicle through the navigation monitor or audio display whilst backing-up.
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Features of your vehicle LIGHTING Battery saver function Headlamp delay function CAUTION (if equipped) • The purpose of this feature is to If the driver gets out of the vehi- prevent the battery from being dis- The headlights (and/or taillights) cle through other doors (except charged.
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Kia dealer will turn off immediately. and have the system checked. You can activate or deactivate the headlamp welcome function.
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Features of your vehicle Lighting control Parking light position ( Headlight position ( OBK049045N OBK049047N OBK049046N When the light switch is in the park- When the light switch is in the head- The light switch has a Headlight and ing light position (1st position), the light position (2nd position), the a Parking light position.
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Features of your vehicle Auto light position High beam operation CAUTION • Never place anything over sensor (1) located on the instrument panel. This will ensure better auto-light sys- tem control. • Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner. The cleaner may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
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Features of your vehicle Turn signals and lane change If the indicator continues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever signals to the O/OFF position. To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position (B).
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Features of your vehicle One-touch lane change function Front fog light (if equipped) Rear fog light (if equipped) To activate an one-touch lane change function, move the turn sig- nal lever slightly and then release it. The lane change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7 times.
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Features of your vehicle Daytime running light Headlight levelling device Listed below are the examples of proper switch settings. For loading The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Manual type conditions other than those listed can make it easier for others to see the below, adjust the switch position so front of your vehicle during the day.
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Features of your vehicle WIPERS AND WASHERS Windscreen wipers Windscreen wiper/washer Rear window wiper/washer Operates as follows when the POWER button is turned ON. : For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to this ( ) position and release it with the lever in the OFF position.
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Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE Windscreen washers (front) CAUTION • If there is heavy accumulation of In the O (OFF) position, pull the lever To prevent possible damage to snow or ice on the windscreen, gently toward you to spray washer the washer pump, do not oper- defrost the windscreen for about fluid on the windscreen and to run...
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Features of your vehicle Rear window wiper and washer CAUTION switch • To prevent possible damage The rear window wiper and washer to the wipers or windscreen, switch is located at the end of the do not operate the wipers wiper and washer switch lever.
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Features of your vehicle INTERIOR LIGHT Interior lamp AUTO cut Map lamp CAUTION • When all entrances are closed, if ■ Type A Do not use the interior lights for you lock the vehicle by using the extended periods when the smart key, all interior lamp will be vehicle is not in the ready ( off after a few seconds.
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Features of your vehicle • ROOM (2) : - The map lamp and room lamp will Room lamp go out immediately if the POWER - The map lamp and room lamp ■ Type A button is changed to the ON posi- stays on at all times.
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Features of your vehicle Luggage room lamp Glove box lamp Vanity mirror lamp ■ Fixed Type OPS043055L ■ Portable Type OPS043057/H OLM049105/H The glove box lamp comes on when Push the switch to turn the light on or the glove box is opened. off.
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Features of your vehicle WELCOME SYSTEM Headlamp welcome Interior light When the headlight(light switch in When the interior light switch is in the the headlight or AUTO position) is on DOOR position and all doors (and and all doors (and tailgate) are tailgate) are locked and closed, the locked and closed, the headlight, room lamp will come on for 30 sec-...
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Features of your vehicle DEFROSTER Rear window defroster ✽ NOTICE CAUTION • If there is heavy accumulation of To prevent damage to the con- snow on the rear window, brush it ductors bonded to the inside off before operating the rear surface of the rear window, defroster.
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Features of your vehicle AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 1. Fan speed control button 2. Front windscreen defroster button 3. Rear windscreen defroster button 4. AUTO (automatic control) button 5. OFF button 6. Temperature control button 7. HEAT button 8. Air conditioning button 9.
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Features of your vehicle Automatic heating and air con- ✽ NOTICE ditioning • To turn the automatic operation off, select any button of the following: - Mode selection button - Air conditioning (A/C) button - Heater (HEAT) button - DRIVER ONLY button - Front windscreen defroster button (Press the button one more time to deselect the front windscreen...
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Features of your vehicle Manual heating and air condi- 1. Start the vehicle. tioning 2. Set the mode to the desired posi- tion. The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pushing 3. Set the temperature control to the buttons other than the AUTO button.
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Features of your vehicle Mode selection OPSE044248L The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. The air flow outlet port is converted as follows: OPSE044058R...
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Features of your vehicle Vent mode (B, D) Floor-mode (C, E, A, D) Air flow is directed toward the upper Most of the air flow is directed to the body and face. Additionally, each floor, with a small amount of the air outlet can be controlled to direct the being directed to the windscreen and air discharged from the outlet.
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Features of your vehicle Temperature control Temperature scale conversion If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the temperature mode display will reset to Centigrade. This is normal condition. You can switch the temperature scale as fol- lows; Whilst pressing the AUTO button, press the OFF button for 3 seconds or more.
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Features of your vehicle Air intake control Recirculated air position Outside (fresh) air position The indicator light on the The indicator light on the button illuminates when button does not illuminate the recirculated air posi- when the outside (fresh) tion is selected. air position is selected.
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Features of your vehicle Fan speed control Air conditioning WARNING • Continued climate control system operation in the recir- culated air position may allow humidity to increase inside vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility. • Do not sleep in a vehicle with air conditioning or heating system on.
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Features of your vehicle HEAT Button Driver Only Button Reserved Climate Control Button OPSE044253L OPSE044254L OPSE044255L Push the HEAT button to turn the If you press the driver seat air condi- If you press the reserved climate heater on (indicator light will illuminate). tioning button and the indicator lamp control button ( ), the indicator...
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Features of your vehicle The indicator lamp lighting conditions Blower OFF Climate information screen selection 1.Blinking three times: When you press the reserved cli- mate control button and enter the corresponding settings screen on 2.Remaining turned on: When reserved climate control is set 3.Blinking continuously: When the climate control is operat- ing (operates only when the charg-...
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Features of your vehicle System operation Operation Tips Air conditioning • To keep dust or unpleasant fumes Kia Air Conditioning Systems are Ventilation from entering the car through the filled with refrigerant*. 1. Set the mode to the position. ventilation system, temporarily set 1.
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Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE Air conditioning system operation tips CAUTION • If the vehicle has been parked in • When using the air conditioning • The refrigerant system should direct sunlight during hot weather, system, monitor the temperature only be serviced by trained and open the windows for a short time gauge closely whilst driving up...
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(fresh) air position is selected. If this hap- pens, we recommend that the cli- mate control air filter be replaced by an authorised Kia dealer. 4 109...
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Otherwise, damage to the When the amount of refrigerant is an authorised Kia dealer. compressor and abnormal system low, the performance of the air condi- operation may occur.
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Features of your vehicle Air Conditioning refrigerant Each symbols and specification on air conditioning refrigerant label label means as below ; ■ Example 1. Classification of refrigerant 2. Amount of refrigerant 3. Classification of Compressor lubri- cant You can find out which air condition- ing refrigerant is applied your vehicle at the label inside of the motor com- partment.
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Features of your vehicle WINDSCREEN DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING • For maximum defrosting, set the Automatic climate control WARNING - Windscreen temperature control to the extreme system heating right/hot position and the fan speed To defog inside windscreen control to the highest speed. Do not use the posi- tion during cooling operation in...
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Features of your vehicle If the air-conditioning and heater, To defrost outside windscreen Defogging logic outside (fresh) air position and high- To reduce the possibility of fogging er fan speed are not selected auto- up the inside of the windscreen, the matically, adjust the corresponding air intake or air-conditioning and button or knob manually.
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Features of your vehicle Auto defogging system This indicator illuminates when the auto defogging system senses the mois- ture of inside the wind- screen and operates. If more moisture is in the vehicle, higher steps operate as follow. Step 1 : Operating the air conditioning Step 2 : Outside air position OPSE044188 1.
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Features of your vehicle CLEAN AIR If your vehicle is equipped with the ✽ NOTICE auto defogging system, it is automati- If the A/C off is manually selected cally activated when the conditions whilst the auto defogging system is are met. However, if you would like to on, the auto defogging indicator will cancel the auto defogging system, blink 3 times to give notice that the...
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Features of your vehicle STORAGE COMPARTMENT Centre console storage Glove box CAUTION • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment. • Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whilst driving. Do not attempt to place so many items in the storage compartment that the storage compartment cover...
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Features of your vehicle Sunglass holder Luggage tray WARNING ■ Type A • Do not keep objects except sunglasses inside the sun- glass holder. Such objects can be thrown from the holder in the event of a sudden stop or an accident, possibly injuring the passengers in the vehicle.
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Push the lighter all the way into the age the socket or cause electri- socket. cal failure. When the element has heated, the lighter will pop out to the "ready" position. We recommend that you use parts for replacement from an authorised Kia dealer.
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Features of your vehicle Cup holder ✽ NOTICE WARNING - Ashtray use • Keep your drinks sealed whilst • Do not use the vehicle’s ash- driving to prevent spilling your WARNING Hot liquids tray as a waste receptacle. drink. If liquid spills, it may get •...
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Features of your vehicle Sunvisor ✽ NOTICE Close the vanity mirror cover securely and return the sunvisor to its original position after use. CAUTION - Vanity mirror lamp Always have the switch in the off position when the vanity mir- ror lamp is not in use.
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Features of your vehicle Seat warmer (if equipped) The seat warmer is provided to warm ✽ NOTICE the front seats during cold weather. With the seat warmer switch in ON Front seat (Type A) ■ With the POWER button in the ON position, the heating system in the position, push the switch to warm the seat turns off or on automatically...
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Features of your vehicle Air ventilation seat (if equipped) CAUTION - Seat damage WARNING - Seat warmer burns • When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent Passengers should use extreme such as paint thinner, ben- caution when using seat warm- zene, alcohol and petrol.
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Features of your vehicle When the operation of the air ventila- Power outlet CAUTION - Seat damage tion is not needed, keep the switches ■ Front (Type A) in the OFF position. • When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent •...
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Features of your vehicle Clothes hanger CAUTION WARNING • Use power outlet only when Do not put a finger or a foreign the vehicle is in the ready ( element (pin, etc.) into a power mode and remove the acces- outlet and do not touch with a sory plug after use.
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Kia dealer. side floor mat anchors that are designed to securely hold the floor mat in place.To avoid any interference with pedal opera- tion, Kia recommends that the Kia floor mat designed for use in your vehicle be installed. 4 125...
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Features of your vehicle Cargo area cover (if equipped) Removal and installation CAUTION To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should be taken when carrying fragile or bulky objects in the luggage compartment. WARNING To avoid eye injury, DO NOT overstretch the luggage net.
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Features of your vehicle OPS045357 OPS045356 OPS043200L 2. Firmly hold the folded part of the 3. Whilst lifting the cover up, hold the To install the cargo area cover: cover and lift it up. area near the front slots. Then, pull To use the cargo area cover, insert up the cover at approximately 45°...
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Features of your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM ✽ NOTICE Antenna CAUTION If you install an after market HID • Before entering a place with a head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and low height clearance or a car electronic device may malfunction. wash, remove the antenna pole by rotating it counter- ❈...
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Features of your vehicle VOLUME (VOL + / VOL - ) (1) Steering wheel audio controls RADIO mode (if equipped) • Push the VOL + to increase volume. It will function as the PRESET STA- TION buttons. • Push the VOL - to decrease volume. ®...
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Features of your vehicle Sound mood lamp 1. OFF : ✽ NOTICE (if equipped) The light turns off. • The lighting around the front speaker may not illuminate when 2. MUSIC : the sound of the audio is low. The red light blinks according to •...
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Features of your vehicle ® ✽ NOTICE Aux, USB and iPod port When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet, noise may occur during playback. If this happens, use the power source of the portable audio device. iPod ®...
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Driving your vehicle Before driving ......5-3 Cruise Control System..... . 5-36 •...
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Special driving conditions ....5-46 Vehicle weight ......5-54 •...
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Driving your vehicle BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle Necessary inspections Before starting • Be sure that all windows, outside Fluid levels, such as coolant, brake • Close and lock all doors. mirror(s), and outside lights are fluid, and washer fluid should be •...
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Driving your vehicle WARNING WARNING WARNING - Driving under the influence of alcohol or All passengers must be proper- • When you intend to park or drugs ly belted whenever the vehicle stop the vehicle, be careful is moving. Refer to “Seat belts” not to depress the accelerator Drinking and driving is danger- in chapter 3 for more informa-...
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P (Park) position, the ommend that the system be checked OPSE054001R POWER button will not change to the by an authorised Kia dealer. Whenever the front door is opened, OFF position but to the ACC position. the POWER button will illuminate for In addition, if the POWER button is in your convenience.
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Driving your vehicle ✽ NOTICE ACC(Accessory) If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly, the POWER button will not work. Press the POWER button whilst turning the steering wheel Amber Redish orange right and left to release the tension. Press the POWER button whilst it is Press the POWER button whilst it is in the OFF position without depress- in the ACC position without depress-...
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Driving your vehicle START/RUN ✽ NOTICE (Continued) If you leave the POWER button in • Never reach for the POWER the ACC or ON position for a long button or any other controls time, the battery will discharge. through the steering wheel whilst the vehicle is in motion.
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Driving your vehicle Starting the vehicle • Even if the smart key is in the vehi- WARNING cle, if it is far away from you, the vehicle may not start. The vehicle will start, only when WARNING • When the POWER button is in the the smart key is in the vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle (Continued) CAUTION • When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you cannot start the vehicle nor- Do not press the POWER button mally. for more than 10 seconds Replace the fuse with a new one. If except when the stop lamp fuse it is not possible, you can start the is blown.
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Driving your vehicle Virtual Engine Sound System Turing off the Vehicle CAUTION (VESS) If the " (ready)" indicator light The Virtual Engine Sound System on the instrument cluster is still generates engine sound for pedestri- on, be careful that the vehicle is ans to hear vehicle sound because not turned off and can move there is no sound whilst the Electric...
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Driving your vehicle When the ECO indicator lamp on ECO OFF MODE the instrument cluster is off, the vehi- cle is in the ECO OFF mode. Distance to empty can be shorter in the ECO OFF mode. When you turn off and turn on the vehicle again, it returns to the ECO mode to improve energy efficiency.
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Driving your vehicle REDUCTION GEAR Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting. Press the lock release button when shifting. The shift lever can be shifted freely. OPSE054007R...
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Driving your vehicle Reduction gear operation Transaxle ranges CAUTION The indicator lights in the instrument • To avoid damage to your gear, cluster displays the shift lever posi- WARNING - Reduction do not accelerate the vehicle tion when the POWER button is in gear in R (Reverse) or any forward the ON position.
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Driving your vehicle N (Neutral) B (Regenerative brake): maximum CAUTION regenerative braking mode The wheels and gear are not The gear may be damaged if you engaged. The vehicle will roll freely Use it when you desire to use regen- shift into P (Park) whilst the even on the slightest incline unless erative braking.
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Driving your vehicle Shift lock system WARNING For your safety, the reduction gear has a shift lock system which pre- Always fully depress the brake vents shifting the gear from P (Park) pedal before and whilst shifting or N (Neutral) into R (Reverse) out of the P (Park) position into unless the brake pedal is depressed.
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Driving your vehicle 4. We recommend that the system Good driving practices • Always use the parking brake. Do be inspected by an authorised Kia not depend on placing the gear in • Never move the shift lever from P dealer.
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Driving your vehicle Moving up a steep grade from a WARNING WARNING standing start • Always buckle-up! In a colli- If your vehicle becomes stuck in To move up a steep grade from a sion, an unbelted occupant is snow, mud, sand, etc., then you standing start, depress the brake significantly more likely to be may attempt to rock the vehicle...
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Take your vehicle to an brake lining and pad wear, and malfunction, unstable power supply authorised Kia dealer and have increased stopping distances. or some other reason, you can still the system checked.
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Driving your vehicle In the event of brake failure Disc brakes wear indicator (Continued) If service brakes fail to operate whilst When your brake pads are worn and To dry the brakes, apply them the vehicle is in motion, you can new pads are required, you will hear lightly whilst maintaining a make an emergency stop with the...
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Driving your vehicle Electric parking brake (EPB) ✽ NOTICE CAUTION On a steep incline or when pulling a Applying the parking brake • To avoid costly brake repairs, trailer if the vehicle does not stand do not continue to drive with still, do as follows: worn brake pads.
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Driving your vehicle Releasing the parking brake To release EPB (electric parking • Shift lever in N (Neutral) brake) automatically: With the vehicle is in the ready ( 1. The vehicle is in the ready ( mode depress the brake pedal and mode.
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Set the parking an authorised Kia dealer. brake and make sure the shift lever is securely positioned in • Do not drive your vehicle with P (Park).
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EPB malfunction indicator If this occurs, we recommend that CAUTION the system be checked by an autho- rised Kia dealer. • A click sound may be heard whilst operating or releasing The EPB malfunction indicator may the EPB, but these conditions...
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The warning light will go off that you contact an authorised and the EPB switch will oper- Kia dealer and have the sys- WARNING ate normally. However, if the tem checked. EPB warning light is still on,...
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ABS (or ESC) will not prevent vehicle to an authorised Kia dealer accidents due to improper or The safety features of an ABS by loading the vehicle on a flatbed dangerous driving manoeuvres.
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Driving your vehicle The ABS continuously senses the ✽ NOTICE speed of the wheels. If the wheels A click sound may be heard in the are going to lock, the ABS system motor compartment when the vehi- repeatedly modulates the hydraulic cle begins to move after the vehicle is brake pressure to the wheels.
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POWER button. ABS. We recommend that you • Restart the vehicle. If the ABS contact an authorised Kia warning light is off, then your dealer. system normal. Otherwise, you may have a problem with the ABS.
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Driving your vehicle Electronic stability control The Electronic stability control (ESC) WARNING system is an electronic system (ESC) designed to help the driver maintain Never drive too fast for the road vehicle control under adverse condi- conditions or too quickly when tions.
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Driving your vehicle ESC operation When operating ESC operation off When the ESC is in opera- ESC ON condition ESC OFF state tion, ESC indicator light • When the POWER button This car has 2 kinds of ESC blinks. is turned ON, ESC and off states.
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Driving your vehicle Indicator light I ESC indicator light I ESC OFF indicator light OPSE054013L OPSE054014L • ESC off state 1 • ESC off state 2 When POWER button is turned to To cancel ESC operation, press the To cancel ESC operation, press the ON, the indicator light illuminates, ESC OFF button (ESC OFF ESC OFF button (ESC OFF...
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Driving your vehicle ESC OFF usage ✽ NOTICE CAUTION When driving • When operating the vehicle on a Driving with varying tyre or dynamometer, ensure that the ESC • ESC should be turned on for daily wheel sizes may cause the ESC is turned off by pressing the ESC driving whenever possible.
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VSM operation rised Kia dealer. VSM operation off When the VSM is operating: If you press the ESC OFF button to • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ✽...
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Driving your vehicle Hill-start assist control (HAC) ✽ NOTICE WARNING • The HAC does not operate when A vehicle has the tendency to slip • The Vehicle Stability the transaxle shift lever is in the P back on a steep hill when it starts to Management system is not a (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
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Driving your vehicle Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Good braking practices CAUTION The Emergency Stop Signal system The Emergency Stop Signal alerts the driver behind by blinking WARNING (ESS) system will not work if the the stop light when the vehicle is •...
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Then release the rised Kia dealer. firmly on the brake pedal when the parking brake. vehicle is stopped. • Do not coast down hills with the •...
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Driving your vehicle CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ✽ NOTICE WARNING • During normal cruise control oper- • If the cruise control is left on, ation, when the SET switch is acti- (cruise indicator light is illu- vated or reactivated after applying minated), the cruise control the brakes, the cruise control will can be switched on acciden-...
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Driving your vehicle Cruise control switch To set cruise control speed: OPS053018L 3. Push the SET- button, and release OPS053016L OPS053017L it at the desired speed. The SET CANCEL : Cancels cruise control 1. Press the CRUISE/ button on indicator light in the instrument operation.
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Driving your vehicle To increase cruise control set To decrease the cruising To temporarily accelerate with speed: speed: the cruise control on: If you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on, depress the accelerator pedal. Increased speed will not interfere with cruise control operation or change the set speed.
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Driving your vehicle To cancel cruise control, do Each of these actions will cancel To resume cruising speed at cruise control operation (the SET one of the following: more than approximately 30 indicator light in the instrument clus- km/h (20 mph): ter will go off), but it will not turn the system off.
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Driving your vehicle To turn cruise control off, do one of the following: • Press the CRUISE/ button (the cruise indicator light will be turn off). • Press the speed limit button (If you press the button, the speed limit system will turn on). •...
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Driving your vehicle SPEED LIMIT CONTROL SYSTEM You can set the speed limit when you Speed limit control switch To set speed limit : do not want to drive over a specific speed. If you drive over the preset speed limit, the warning system operates (set speed limit will blink and chime will sound) until the vehicle speed...
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Driving your vehicle OPS053058L OPS053056L OPSE054018R The speed limit indicator light will illu- 2. Push the SET- button. The set speed limit will be displayed. minate. 3. Push the RES+ button or SET- button, and release it at the desired speed. Push the RES+ button or SET- button, and hold it.
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Kia dealer. normal condition. • Turn the vehicle off. If you press the cancel button once, the set speed limit will cancel, but it will not turn the system off.
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Driving your vehicle ECONOMICAL OPERATION Your vehicle's energy economy • Do not "ride" the brake or clutch • Keep your vehicle in good condi- depends mainly on your style of driv- pedal. This can increase energy tion. For better energy economy ing, where you drive and when you consumption and also increase and reduced maintenance costs,...
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Keeping a vehicle in good operating condition is important both for econ- omy and safety. We recommend in general that the vehicle be serviced by an authorised Kia dealer. WARNING - Vehicle off during motion Never turn the POWER button off to coast down hills or any- time the vehicle is in motion.
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Driving your vehicle SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions Rocking the vehicle WARNING - Downshifting When hazardous driving conditions If it is necessary to rock the vehicle Downshifting with an automatic are encountered such as water, to free it from snow, sand, or mud, transaxle, whilst driving on slip- snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz- first turn the steering wheel right and...
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Driving your vehicle Smooth cornering WARNING WARNING - Spinning Avoid braking or gear changing in tyres If your vehicle becomes stuck in corners, especially when roads are Do not spin the wheels, espe- snow, mud, sand, etc., then you wet. Ideally, corners should always cially at speeds more than 56 may attempt to rock the vehicle be taken under gentle acceleration.
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Driving your vehicle • Keep your headlights clean and Driving in the rain • If you believe you may have gotten properly aimed on vehicles not your brakes wet, apply them lightly Rain and wet roads can make driving equipped with the automatic head- whilst driving until normal braking dangerous, especially if you’re not light aiming feature.
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Driving your vehicle Highway driving WARNING Tyres • Underinflated or overinflated Adjust the tyre inflation pressures to tyres can cause poor han- specification. Low tyre inflation pres- dling, loss of vehicle control, sures will result in overheating and and sudden tyre failure lead- possible failure of the tyres.
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Driving your vehicle WINTER DRIVING Snowy or Icy conditions Snow tyres If you mount snow tyres on your vehi- To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it cle, make sure they are radial tyres of may be necessary to use snow tyres the same size and load range as the or to install tyre chains on your tyres.
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Driving your vehicle Tyre chains Install tyre chains only on the front Chain installation tyres. When installing chains, follow the manufacturer's instructions mount them as tightly as you can. CAUTION Drive slowly with chains installed. If • Make sure the snow chains are you hear the chains contacting the the correct size and type for body or chassis, stop and tighten...
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Kia dealer and most auto damage your vehicle's brake in chapter 7. We recommend that the parts outlets. Do not use coolant or...
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Driving your vehicle TRAILER TOWING Don't let your parking brake Don't let ice and snow accu- We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing. freeze mulate underneath Under some conditions your parking Under some conditions, snow and brake can freeze in the engaged ice can build up under the fenders position.
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Driving your vehicle VEHICLE WEIGHT This section will guide you in the Cargo weight GVWR proper loading of your vehicle and/or (Gross vehicle weight rating) This figure includes all weight added trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle to the Base Kerb Weight, including This is the maximum allowable weight within its design rating capa- cargo and optional equipment.
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What to do in an emergency Road warning ......6-2 Towing ........6-21 •...
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What to do in an emergency ROAD WARNING Hazard warning flasher It should be used whenever emer- gency repairs are being made or when the vehicle is stopped near the edge of a roadway. Press the flasher switch with the igni- tion switch in any position.
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This could result in road. Drive off the road as far as authorised Kia dealer. motor damage. possible and park on firm, level ground. If you are on a divided highway, do not park in the median area between the two traffic lanes.
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What to do in an emergency EMERGENCY STARTING Jump starting WARNING - Battery Jumper Cables Jump starting can be dangerous if Never attempt to check the elec- done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid trolyte level of the battery as harm to yourself or damage to your this may cause the battery to vehicle or battery, follow the jump rupture or explode causing seri-...
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If these instructions are not the AGM batteries be serviced followed exactly, serious per- by an authorised Kia dealer. sonal injury and damage to For charging your AGM bat- the vehicle may occur! If you...
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What to do in an emergency ✽ NOTICE 4. Connect the jumper cables in the CAUTION - Battery exact sequence shown in the illus- If the battery is discharged, the vehi- cables tration. First connect one end of a cle can be started using a battery of jumper cable to the positive termi- Do not connect the jumper another vehicle and two jumper...
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If the cause of your battery discharg- ing is not apparent, we recommend that the system be checked by an authorised Kia dealer.
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If there mend that the system be temperature has returned to nor- is no visible loss of coolant and no checked by an authorised Kia mal. Then, if coolant has been lost, steam, leave the vehicle running dealer.
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What to do in an emergency TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tyre, including the spare (if pro- Please note that the TPMS is not a vided), should be checked monthly substitute for proper tyre mainte- when cold and inflated to the inflation nance, and it is the driver’s responsi- pressure recommended by the vehicle bility to maintain correct tyre pressure,...
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TPMS is malfunction- by an authorised Kia dealer. cle’s placard or tyre inflation pres- ing because the decreased tem- sure label located on the driver’s side perature leads to a proportional centre pillar outer panel.
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We recommend that the system be igation etc., are used in the checked by an authorised Kia dealer to vehicle. This can interfere with determine the cause of the problem. normal operation of the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
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TPMS sensor on the replaced checked by an authorised Kia dealer. spare wheel should be initiated After you replace the low pressure and the TPMS sensor on the orig-...
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We recommend that you use the EUROPE market during er of low tyre pressure condi- sealant approved by Kia if your below period must tions and/or TPMS malfunctions. vehicle is equipped with a Tyre equipped with TPMS.
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Do not use the Tyre Mobility Kit rised Kia dealer as soon as possible. to repair punctures in the tyre walls. This can result in an acci- dent due to tyre failure.
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What to do in an emergency Introduction After you ensured that the tyre is The TMK is not designed or intended properly sealed you can drive cau- as a permanent tyre repair method tiously on the tyre (up to 200 km (120 and is to be used for one tyre only.
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What to do in an emergency 8. Screw cap for reducing tyre infla- Components of the Tyre Mobility Kit (TMK) tion pressure 9. Hose to connect compressor and sealant bottle or compressor and wheel Connectors, cable and connection hose are stored in the compressor housing.
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What to do in an emergency Using the Tyre Mobility Kit 4. Unscrew the valve cap from the valve of the flat tyre and screw fill- (TMK) ing hose (2) of the sealant bottle onto the valve. 5. Insert the sealant bottle into the housing (4) of the compressor so that the bottle is upright.
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200 kpa (29 PSI). This and wheel may be stained by could result in an accident due sealant. Therefore, remove the to sudden tyre failure. tyre pressure sensors and wheel stained by sealant and we recommend that inspect at an authorised Kia dealer.
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With ignition We recommend that you contact switched on, proceed as follows. an authorised Kia dealer if the - To increase the inflation pres- tyre cannot be made roadworthy sure: Switch on the compressor, with the Tyre Mobility Kit.
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What to do in an emergency Notes on the safe use of the • Never leave the TMK unattended Technical Data whilst it is being used. Tyre Mobility Kit System voltage: DC 12 V • Do not leave the compressor run- •...
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OPSE064005 If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an CAUTION authorised Kia dealer or a commer- • Do not tow the vehicle back- cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting wards with the front wheels on and towing procedures are neces-...
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What to do in an emergency When towing your vehicle in an Removable towing hook (Continued) emergency without wheel dollies : • Never tow the vehicle with the Front 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC front wheels position. ground(forward back- 2.
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OPSE064009 • The drivers of both vehicles should If towing is necessary, we recom- communicate with each other fre- mend you to have it done by an quently. authorised Kia dealer or a com- mercial tow truck service. 6 23...
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We recommend that you con- that the hook is not broken or dam- easy visibility. tact an authorised Kia dealer aged. or a commercial tow truck • Drive carefully so that the towing service for assistance.
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What to do in an emergency Emergency towing precautions CAUTION • Turn the ignition switch to ACC so • To avoid serious damage to the steering wheel isn’t locked. the reduction gear, limit the • Place the shift lever in N (Neutral). vehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 •...
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What to do in an emergency EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED) There are some emergency com- First aid kit To check the tyre pressure, take the modities in the vehicle to help you following steps: There are some items such as scis- respond to the emergency situation.
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Maintenance Motor room compartment....7-3 Battery ........7-26 •...
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Maintenance MOTOR ROOM COMPARTMENT 1. Coolant reservoir 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Fuse box 4. Positive battery terminal 5. Negative battery terminal 6. Radiator cap 7. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ❈ The actual motor compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. OPSE075001R...
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Detailed warranty infor- be checked by an authorised Kia mation is provided in your Warranty dealer. & Maintenance book. Repairs and adjustments required as a result of...
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Kia dealer. • Working under the bonnet with the vehicle in the ready ( mode dangerous.
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• Check coolant level in coolant tions that should be performed by the wheel. Notice any increased steer- reservoir. owner or an authorised Kia dealer at ing effort or looseness in the steer- • Check the windscreen washer fluid the frequencies indicated to help ing wheel, or change in its straight- level.
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Maintenance At least monthly: At least twice a year At least once a year : (i.e., every Spring and Fall) : • Check coolant level in the coolant • Clean body and door drain holes. reservoir. • Check radiator, heater and air condi- •...
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Maintenance SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE Follow Normal Maintenance If your vehicle is operated under the Schedule if the vehicle is usually above conditions, should operated where none of the following inspect, replace or refill more fre- conditions apply. If any of the following quently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule.
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Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the fre- quency of service is determined by whichever occurs first. MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS...
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Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months Kmx1,000 MAINTENANCE ITEM Milesx1,000 Disc brakes and pads Inspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months Suspension ball joints Inspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months Steering gear rack, linkage and boots Inspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months Check low or under-inflation of tyre (Every time before driving)
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Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance Driving Maintenance item...
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Maintenance Maintenance Driving Maintenance item Maintenance intervals operation condition Inspect more frequently C, D, E, F, Drive shaft and boots depending on the condition G, H, I, K Replace more frequently Climate control air filter (if equipped) C, E, G depending on the condition SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5...
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Replace any damaged parts. ed or damaged parts immediately. For more information on checking the pads or lining wear limit, refer to the Kia web site. Coolant Brake fluid (http://brakemanual.kia.co.kr) The coolant should be changed at...
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Maintenance Steering gear box, linkage & Drive shafts and boots boots/lower arm ball joint Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, or With the vehicle stopped, check for damage. Replace any damaged parts excessive free-play in the steering and, if necessary, repack the grease.
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Maintenance COOLANT The high-pressure cooling system Checking the coolant level (Continued) has a reservoir filled with year-round When you are sure all the antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is WARNING pressure has been released, filled at the factory. Removing radiator press down on the cap, using Check the antifreeze protection and a thick towel, and continue coolant concentration level at least...
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If the coolant level is low, add enough distilled (deionized) water. Bring the level to F (MAX), but do not overfill. If frequent coolant refill is required, we recommend that the system be inspected by an authorised Kia dealer.
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Maintenance For mixture percentage, refer to the Changing the coolant following table. We recommend that the coolant be replaced by an authorised Kia dealer. Mixture Percentage Ambient (volume) Temperature CAUTION Antifreeze Water -15°C (5°F) Put a thick cloth or fabric -25°C (-13°F)
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If the fluid level is excessively low, we WARNING - Brake fluid recommend that the system be checked by an authorised Kia dealer. When changing and adding brake fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it come in contact Use only the specified brake fluid.
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Maintenance WASHER FLUID Checking the washer fluid level WARNING - Coolant • Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir. • Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windscreen and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage to paint and body trim.
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Maintenance CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER Filter inspection Filter replacement If the vehicle is operated in the severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier. When you, the owner, replace the climate control air filter, replace it performing the follow- ing procedure, and be careful to...
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Maintenance OPSE074021R OPS073011 3. Remove the climate control air fil- 4. Replace the climate control air filter. ter case by pulling out both sides 5. Reassemble in the reverse order of the cover. of disassembly. ✽ NOTICE When replacing the climate control filter install properly.
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Maintenance WIPER BLADES Blade inspection Contamination of either the wind- Blade replacement screen or the wiper blades with for- When the wipers no longer clean eign matter can reduce the effective- adequately, the blades may be worn ness of the windscreen wipers. or cracked, and require replacement.
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Maintenance Front windscreen wiper blade 1JBA7037/H OHM078059/H Type B 1LDA5023/H 1. Raise the wiper arm. Type A 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the CAUTION wiper blade assembly to expose Do not allow the wiper arm to the plastic locking clip. fall against the windscreen, since it may chip or crack the CAUTION...
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Maintenance Rear window wiper blade OSBL071001/H OSBL071002R 4. Push down the wiper arm (3) and OHM078062 install the new blade assembly in 1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the reverse order of removal. the wiper blade assembly. 5. Return the wiper arm on the wind- screen.
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3. Make sure the blade assembly is installed firmly by trying to pull it slightly. To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, we recommend that the wiper blade be replaced by an authorised Kia dealer. 7 25...
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Keep batteries out of the • Keep the terminals and connec- recommend that you contact an reach children tions clean, tight, and coated with authorised Kia dealer. because batteries con- petroleum jelly or terminal grease. tain highly corrosive • Rinse any spilled electrolyte from SULFURIC ACID.
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Never use unau- the battery to an autho- water for at least 15 min- thorised devices. rised Kia dealer to be utes and get immediate recycled. medical attention. If elec- trolyte gets on your skin, •...
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49°C (120°F). 1. CMF60L-BCI : The Kia model name of battery • Wear eye protection when 2. 12V : The nominal voltage checking the battery during 3.
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Maintenance Reset items (Continued) Items should be reset after the bat- • Disconnect the battery charg- tery has been discharged or the bat- er in the following order. tery has been disconnected. 1. Turn off the battery charger • Auto up/down window main switch.
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If a tyre frequently needs refilling, Recommended cold tyre infla- we recommend that the sys- tion pressures tem be checked by an autho- rised Kia dealer. All tyre pressures (including the OXM079101L/H • Overinflation produces spare) should be checked when the...
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Maintenance Checking tyre inflation CAUTION CAUTION - Tyre pressure pressure • Warm tyres normally exceed Check your tyres once a month or recommended cold tyre pres- Always observe the following: more. sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 •...
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Refer to “Tyre and wheels” in chapter 8. • Remember to check the pres- sure of your spare tyre. Kia recommends that you check the spare every time you check the pressure of the...
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Maintenance Disc brake pads should be inspected Wheel alignment and tyre bal- ■ With a full-size spare tyre (if equipped) for wear whenever tyres are rotated. ance The wheels on your vehicle were ✽ NOTICE aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tyre Rotate radial tyres that have an direc- life and best overall performance.
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Do not use a size and type of authorised Kia dealer. tyre and wheel that is different from the one that is originally OEN076053 ✽...
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Maintenance Wheel replacement Tyre traction (Continued) When replacing the metal wheels for Tyre traction can be reduced if you • The use of any other tyre size any reason, make sure the new drive on worn tyres, tyres that are or type may seriously affect wheels are equivalent to the original improperly inflated or on slippery...
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Maintenance Tyre sidewall labeling 2. Tyre size designation P - Applicable vehicle type (tyres marked with the prefix “P’’ are A tyre’s sidewall is marked with a tyre intended for use on passenger size designation. You will need this vehicles or light trucks; however, information when selecting replace- not all tyres have this marking).
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Maintenance Wheel size designation Tyre speed ratings 3. Checking tyre life (TIN : Tyre Identification Number) Wheels are also marked with impor- The chart below lists many of the dif- tant information that you need if you ferent speed ratings currently being Any tyres that are over 6 years, ever have to replace one.
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Maintenance 4. Tyre ply composition and mate- 6. Maximum load rating WARNING - Tyre age rial This number indicates the maximum Tyres degrade over time, even load in kilograms and pounds that can The number of layers or plies of rub- when they are not being used.
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Maintenance Tread wear Traction - AA, A, B & C Temperature -A, B & C The tread wear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to The temperature grades are A (the tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B and C.
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- If the tyre is impacted, we rec- ommend that you inspect the tyre condition or contact an authorised Kia dealer. - To prevent damage to the tyre, inspect the tyre condition and pressure every 3,000km (2,000 miles).
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Maintenance CAUTION • It is not easy to recognize the tyre damage with your own eyes. But if there is the slight- est hint of tyre damage, even though you cannot see the tyre damage with your own eyes, have the tyre checked or replaced because the tyre damage may cause air leak- age from the tyre.
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OPS073054 authorised Kia dealer. Three kinds of fuses are used: micro mini type for lower amperage rating, cartridge type, and multi fuse type for higher amperage ratings.
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✽ NOTICE bolts or nuts are blown, we recommend that you consult The actual fuse/relay panel label with an authorised Kia dealer. may differ from equipped items. • Do not input any other objects except fuses or relays into OPSE074006R...
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If it fits loosely, we recommend that you consult an authorised Kia dealer. If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuit you may not need for operating the vehi-...
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If it fits loosely, we recom- repeatedly. The fuse switch mend that you consult an autho- may be worn out. rised Kia dealer. ✽ NOTICE CAUTION If you need to park your vehicle for After checking the fuse box in...
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Multi fuse ✽ NOTICE If the multi fuse or main fuse is blown, we recommend that you con- sult an authorised Kia dealer. OPS073039 If the multi fuse is blown, it must be removed as follows: 1. Turn off the vehicle.
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Maintenance Fuse/relay panel description ✽ NOTICE Inner fuse panel The actual fuse/relay panel label may differ from equipped items. OPSE074010R Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity. ✽ NOTICE Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle.
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Maintenance Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel) Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected component POWER Front Power Outlet OUTLET 2 O_S_MIRR_SW, AMP, AUDIO/UVO/AVN 4.0_HEAD UNIT, BCM, TMU, MOOD_LAMP_UNIT, SMK_UNIT, LDC_AMP(400W), LDC_AMP(200W) POWER Rear Power Outlet OUTLET 1 MODULE 6 7.5A Front Seat Warmer Module, Driver Air Ventilation Seat Control Module WIPER FRT 1 E/R Junction Block (Front Wiper Low Relay) WIPER RR...
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Maintenance Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected component T/GATE OPEN T/Gate Open Relay S/HEATER Front Seat Warmer Module, Driver Air Ventilation Seat Control Module DR LOCK Door Lock Relay, Door Unlock Relay, Dead Lock Relay A/BAG IND 7.5A Instrument Cluster A/BAG SRS Control Module MODULE 4 Electro Chromic Mirror, Front Seat Warmer Module, Driver Air Ventilation Seat Control Module...
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Maintenance Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected component Tyre Pressure Monitoring Module, Crash Pad Switch, MODULE 2 Centre Fascia Switch, Electronic Parking Brake Module, Stop Lamp Switch, Rear Parking Assist Sensor RH/LH (IN/OUT), Front Parking Assit Sensor LH/RH (OUT/IN) Multipurpose Check Connector, ATM Lever Indicator, MODULE 3 Rear Power Window Switch LH/RH, Head Levelling Device Switch, PCB Block (IG 3 #4 Relay)
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Maintenance Motor compartment fuse panel OPSE074012R ✽ NOTICE The actual fuse/relay panel label may differ from equipped items. OPSE074013L...
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Maintenance Motor compartment fuse panel (Battery terminal cover) OPSE074014R ✽ NOTICE The actual fuse/relay panel label may differ from equipped items. OPSE074015L...
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This expertise, we recommend that firmly apply the parking brake, condition is caused by the tempera- you consult an authorised Kia ensure that the ignition switch ture difference between the lamp dealer. In many cases, it is diffi- is turned to the “LOCK”...
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Maintenance Front light replacement (Continued) A bulb should be operated only when installed in a head- light. • If a bulb is damaged or cracked, replace it immediate- ly and carefully dispose of it. • Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down before han- dling it.
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Maintenance 1. Turn off the vehicle and open the 5. Pull out the end of the front bonnet. bumper. 2. Disconnect the power connector 6. Remove the headlight assembly front the back of the headlight from the body of the vehicle. assembly.
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Kia dealer. 10. Remove the bulb from the head- light assembly. 11. Install a new headlight bulb and snap the headlight bulb retaining wire into position by aligning the wire with the groove on the bulb.
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If the light does not operate, we rec- The low beam light distribution is ommend that the system be checked asymmetric. If you go abroad to a by an authorised Kia dealer. country with opposite traffic direc- Position tion, this asymmetric part will dazzle light/DRL oncoming car driver.
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OPS073027 assembly is reinstalled, we recom- mend that you consult an authorised 1. Remove the front bumper under Kia dealer. cover. OPSE074023L 1. Inflate the tyres to the specified 2. Reach your hand into the back of pressure and remove any loads the front bumper.
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Maintenance 2. The vehicle should be placed on a Front fog light aiming flat floor. 3. Draw vertical lines (Vertical lines passing through respective head lamp centres) and a horizontal line (Horizontal line passing through centre of head lamps) on the screen.
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Maintenance Aiming point <Ground Height> <Distance between lamps> ¡ H1 : Height between the head lamp bulb centre and ground (Low beam) ¡ H2 : Height between the head lamp bulb centre and ground (High beam) H3 : Height between the fog lamp bulb centre and ground ¡...
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Maintenance ■ Based on 10m screen OPS073062R Head lamp low beam 1. Turn the low beam on without driver aboard. 2. The cut-off line should be projected in the cut-off line shown in the picture. 3. When aiming the low beam, vertical aiming should be adjusted after adjusting the horizontal aiming. 4.
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Maintenance ■ Based on 10m screen OGDE071056-JD Front fog light 1. Turn the front fog lamp on without the driver aboard. 2. The cut-off line should be projected in the allowable range (shaded region).
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(1) Tail light screwdriver. recommend that you checked by an (2) Tail and stop light 3. Remove the rear combination light authorised Kia dealer. (3) Rear turn signal light assembly from the body of the vehicle. (4) Back-up light 7 67...
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Maintenance Turn signal light 6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it Back-up light into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place. 7. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly and turning the socket clockwise.
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Tail and Tail/Stop light (LED type) If the light does not operate, we rec- ommend that the system be checked by an authorised Kia dealer. OPS073052 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the cover. 7 69...
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Maintenance LED type License plate light bulb replacement OPS073053 OPS073050 5. Replace the LED with new one. 6. Reinstall in the reverse order. 1. Remove the lens by pressing the tabs. 2. Remove the socket from the lens. 3. Remove the bulb by turning it counter clockwise.
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Maintenance Interior light bulb replacement Map lamp Luggage lamp Map lamp, Vanity mirror lamp, Room lamp, Luggage room lamp and Glove box lamp 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens from the interi- or light housing. 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
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Maintenance 3. Install a new bulb in the socket. 4. Align the lens tabs with the interior light housing notches and snap the lens into place. CAUTION Be careful not to dirt or damage lens, lens tab, and plastic hous- ings.
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Maintenance APPEARANCE CARE Exterior care Finish maintenance CAUTION Washing Exterior general caution • Do not use strong soap, chem- To help protect your vehicle’s finish It is very important to follow the label ical detergents or hot water, from rust and deterioration, wash it directions when using any chemical and do not wash the vehicle in thoroughly and frequently at least once...
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Maintenance High-pressure washing Waxing • When using high-pressure wash- Wax the vehicle when water will no ers, make sure to maintain suffi- longer bead on the paint. cient distance from the vehicle. Always wash and dry the vehicle Insufficient clearance or excessive before waxing.
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Maintenance Finish damage repair Bright-metal maintenance Underbody maintenance Deep scratches or stone chips in the • To remove road tar and insects, Corrosive materials used for ice and painted surface must be repaired use a tar remover, not a scraper or snow removal and dust control may promptly.
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Maintenance Aluminum wheel maintenance Corrosion protection WARNING The aluminum wheels are coated Protecting your vehicle from corrosion After washing the vehicle, test with a clear protective finish. By using the most advanced design the brakes whilst driving slowly • Do not use any abrasive cleaner, and construction practices to combat to see if they have been affected polishing compound, solvent, or...
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Maintenance High-corrosion areas High temperatures can also acceler- Keep your car clean ate corrosion of parts that are not If you live in an area where your car The best way to prevent corrosion is properly ventilated so the moisture is regularly exposed to corrosive to keep your car clean and free of can be dispersed.
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Maintenance • When cleaning lower door panels, Keep paint and trim in good con- Interior care rocker panels and frame members, dition Interior general precautions be sure that drain holes are kept Scratches or chips in the finish Prevent chemicals such as perfume, open so that moisture can escape should be covered with "touch-up"...
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Maintenance Cleaning the upholstery and inte- Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt CAUTION rior trim webbing When cleaning leather products Vinyl Clean the belt webbing with any mild (steering wheel, seats etc.), use soap solution recommended for Remove dust and loose dirt from neutral detergents or low alco- cleaning upholstery or carpet.
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Specifications & Consumer information Dimensions ....... . 8-2 Power electric specifications ....8-2 Gross vehicle weight .
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Specifications & Consumer information DIMENSIONS Item mm (in) Overall length 4,140 (162.9) Overall width 1,800 (70.9) Overall height 1,593 (62.7) Front tread 205/60R16 1,576 (62.1) Rear tread 205/60R16 1,585 (62.4) Wheelbase 2,570 (101.2) POWER ELECTRIC SPECIFICATIONS Max. Output (KW) 81.4 MOTOR Max.
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Specifications & Consumer information GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT Item Gross vehicle weight 1,960(4,321) kg (lbs.) LUGGAGE VOLUME Item Luggage volume(VDA) 281(9.9)* / 891(31.5) * l (cu ft) Back seat upright with luggage under tray Back seat folded with luggage under tray...
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Specifications & Consumer information BULB WATTAGE Light Bulb Wattage Bulb type Headlamps (High) H7LL Headlamps (Low) H7LL Front turn signal lamps Front Front position lamps Front fog lamps* 9006 Side Repeater lamps (Outside Mirror) Rear Tail and stop lamps Rear Tail lamps Rear turn signal lamps PY27W Rear...
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Specifications & Consumer information TYRES AND WHEELS Inflation pressure bar(psi, kPa) Wheel lug nut Load Capacity Speed capacity Wheel Item Tyre size Normal load Maximum load torque Kgf·m size (lb·ft, N·m) LI * SS * Km/h Front Rear Front Rear 9~11 Full size 205/60R16 6.5J×16...
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Specifications & Consumer information RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES To help achieve proper performance, durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality for your vehicle. These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle. Lubricant Volume Classification Reduction gear oil 1.3 ±...
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Specifications & Consumer information VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL I Frame number I VIN label (if equipped) • Type A I Type A ORP082002 • Type B ORP082003 ORP082001 I Type B The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in register- ing your vehicle and in all legal mat- ters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
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Specifications & Consumer information TYRE SPECIFICATION AND MOTOR NUMBER AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE LABEL COMPRESSOR LABEL I Type A OHC081001 OPSE084001 I Type B The motor number is stamped on the ORP082004R motor compartment as shown in the The tyres supplied on your new vehi- drawing.
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The radio frequency components of the vehicle comply with requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC. Further information including the manufacturer's declaration of con- formity is available on Kia web site as follows; http://www.kia-hotline.com...
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Index Ashtray ................4-118 Audio system ..............4-128 A/V Mode ..............4-47 Antenna ..............4-128 Abnormal lamp operation..........4-83 ® Aux, USB and iPod port ........4-131 Air bag warning and indicator ........3-42 Sound mood lamp ............4-130 Air bag warning label ............3-62 Steering wheel audio control ........4-129 Air bags................3-39 Auto defogging system..........4-114 Air bag warning and indicator ........3-42...
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Index Vehicle stability management (VSM) ......5-32 Clothes hanger ............4-124 Brakes fluid..............7-18 Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ....4-39 Bulb replacement ............7-57 Coolant ................7-15 Bulb wattage ..............8-4 Cooling fluid, see coolant..........7-15 Cruise control system ............5-36 To set cruise control speed..........5-37 Cup holder ..............4-119 Camera see the Rearview camera ........4-81 Curtain air bag ..............3-54 Capacities (Lubricants)............8-6...
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Index Distance to empty ............4-64 Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ........5-34 Door lock/unlock features ..........4-15 Emergency tailgate safety release........4-17 Door lock/unlock in an emergency situation ....4-7 Emergency whilst driving ..........6-3 Door locks..............4-11 Energy consumption ............4-61 Central door lock switch ..........4-12 EV information mode ............4-46 Child-protector rear door lock ........4-15 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ....7-13 Deadlocks..............4-14...
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Index Sunvisor ..............4-120 Interior lamp auto cut ............4-92 Interior light ..............4-92 Label Glove box lamp ............4-94 Air bag warning label ..........3-62 Interior lamp auto cut..........4-92 Air conditioner compressor label........8-8 Luggage room lamp ............4-94 Tyre sidewall labeling ..........7-36 Map lamp ..............4-92 Tyre specification and pressure label......8-8 Room lamp..............4-93 Lane change signals ............4-86...
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Index High - beam operation ..........4-85 Mirrors ................4-34 Lane change signals ............4-86 Day/night rearview mirror ..........4-34 Lighting control ............4-84 Electric chromic mirror ..........4-35 Rear fog light ..............4-87 Inside rearview mirror ..........4-34 Turn signals ..............4-86 Outside rearview mirror..........4-35 Lighting control Motor number ..............8-8 Auto light position ............4-85 Motor operation gauge ..........4-41 Headlight position ............4-84...
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Index Panorama SUNROOF............4-25 Rear seat adjustment............3-9 Closing the sunroof ............4-27 Rearview camera ............4-81 Resetting the sunroof ..........4-28 Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ....7-30 Sliding the sunroof............4-26 Recommended lubricants and capacities ......8-6 Sunshade ..............4-26 Record your key number ..........4-4 Sunroof open warning ..........4-25 Reduction gear ..............5-12 Tilting the sunroof ............4-26 Shift-lock override ............5-15...
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Index Pre-tensioner seat belt ..........3-20 Smooth cornering............5-47 Seat belt restraint system ..........3-13 Speed limit control system ..........5-41 Seat belt warning ............3-15 To set speed limit ............5-41 Seat warmer ..............4-121 Speedometer ..............4-41 Seatback pocket ..............3-9 SRS Care................3-60 Seats ................3-2 SRS components and functions ........3-44 Folding the rear seat............3-9 Starting difficulties, see vehicle does not start ....6-3 Front seat adjustment ..........3-5...
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Index Tilt and telescopic steering ..........4-30 Tyre rotation..............7-32 Top Tether anchor system ..........3-33 Tyre sidewall labeling ..........7-36 Towing ................6-21 Tyre traction ..............7-35 Emergency towing ............6-23 Wheel alignment and tyre balance......7-33 Removable towing hook ..........6-22 Wheel replacement ............7-35 Trailer Towing ..............5-53 Trip A/B ................4-62 Trip computer ..............4-61 Distance to empty ............4-64...
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Index Welcome system ............4-95 Headlamp welcome ............4-95 Interior light ..............4-95 Wheel alignment and tyre balance ........7-33 Wheel replacement ............7-35 Windows ................4-18 Power window lock button ........4-21 Windscreen defrosting and defogging ......4-112 Windscreen washers (front) ..........4-89 Windscreen washers (rear) ..........4-89 Windscreen wipers (front) ..........4-89 Windscreen wipers (rear) ..........4-89 Winter driving ..............5-50 Snow tyres ..............5-50...
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