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04 Knowing+Your+Vehicle
04 Knowing+Your+Vehicle
KEYS
Record your key number ■ Type A Type B
The key code number To unfold the key, press the release
is stamped on the button (1) then the key will unfold
1 key code tag automatically.
attached to the key To fold the key, fold the key manually
set. Should you lose while pressing the release button (1).
2 your keys, this number will enable an
authorized Kia dealer to duplicate CAUTION
3 the keys easily. Remove the key
Do not fold the key without
code tag and store it in a safe place.
Also, record the key code number
OUN026060 pressing the release button.
■ Type B This may damage the key.
4 and keep it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle).
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8 Key operations
Used to start the engine, lock and
9 unlock the doors.
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✽ NOTICE
CAUTION CAUTION
When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other immobilizer The transponder in your ignition Do not change, alter or adjust the
1 keys around. Otherwise the key is an important part of the immobilizer system because it
engine may not start or may stop immobilizer system. It is could cause the immobilizer sys-
soon after it starts. Keep each key designed to give years of trou- tem to malfunction. We recom-
2 separately in order to avoid a ble-free service, however you mend that the system be serv-
starting malfunction. should avoid exposure to mois- iced by an authorized Kia dealer.
ture, static electricity and rough Malfunctions caused by improp-
3 handling. Immobilizer system er alterations, adjustments or
CAUTION malfunction could occur. modifications to the immobilizer
4 Do not put metal accessories system are not covered by your
near the ignition switch. Metal vehicle manufacturer warranty.
accessories may interrupt the
5 transponder signal and may
prevent the engine from being
started.
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7 ✽ NOTICE
We recommend that you consult
an authorized Kia dealer.
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(Continued)
• If the transmitter is in close prox- CAUTION
imity to your cell phone or smart Changes or modifications not
1 phone, the signal from the trans- expressly approved by the party
mitter could be blocked by normal responsible for compliance
operation of your cell phone or could void the user’s authority
2 smart phone. This is especially to operate the equipment. If the
important when the phone is keyless entry system is inopera-
active such as making call, receiv- tive due to changes or modifica-
3 ing calls, text messaging, and/or tions not expressly approved by
sending/receiving emails. Avoid the party responsible for com-
4 placing the transmitter and your pliance, it will not be covered by OPU026067
cell phone or smart phone in the your manufacturer’s vehicle
same pants or jacket pocket and warranty. Battery replacement
5 maintain adequate distance The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
between the two devices. battery which will normally last for
several years. When replacement is
6 CAUTION necessary, use the following proce-
• Keep the transmitter away dure.
7 from water or any liquid. If the 1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
keyless entry system is inop- gently pry open the transmitter
erative due to exposure to center cover (1).
8 water or liquids, it will not be 2. Replace the battery with new one.
covered by your manufacturer When replacing the battery, make
9 vehicle warranty. sure the battery position.
• Keep the transmitter away from 3. Install the battery in the reverse
electromagnetic materials that order of removal.
blocks electromagnetic waves
to the key surface.
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DOOR LOCKS
■ Type A ■ Type B ✽ NOTICE
If the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple times in rapid succession with
1 either the vehicle key or door lock
button, the system may stop operat-
ing temporarily in order to protect
2 Lock
Lock
Lock
Lock
Unlock
Unlock the circuit and prevent damage to
Unlock
Unlock
system components.
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Operating door locks from To lock a door without the key, push
5 outside the vehicle the inside door lock button (➀) to the
“Lock” position and close the door
• Turn the key toward rear of vehicle
(➁).
to lock and toward front of vehicle
6 to unlock.
• Once the doors are unlocked, it
✽ NOTICE
7 may be opened by pulling the door Always remove the ignition key,
handle. engage the parking brake, close all
• When closing the door, push the windows and lock all doors when
8 door by the hand. Make sure that leaving your vehicle unattended.
doors are closed securely.
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CAUTION
Unlock
Lock
• The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while 1
the vehicle is in motion to pre-
vent accidental opening of the
door. Locked doors will also 2
Unlock Lock discourage potential intruders
when the vehicle stops or
slows. 3
1PUA2004 • Be careful when opening
1PUA2006 doors and watch for vehicles, 4
Operating door locks from motorcycles, bicycles or
inside the vehicle Unlock Lock pedestrians approaching the
vehicle in the path of the door. 5
• To unlock a door, push the door Opening a door when some-
lock button to the “Unlock” position. thing is approaching can
• To lock a door, push the door lock cause damage or injury. 6
button (➀) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked, red part (➁) of 7
the knob becomes invisible. 1PUA2007
• To open a door, pull the door han-
dle (➂).
Central door lock system 8
(if equipped)
If you lock/unlock the driver’s door 9
with a key or door lock button, front
doors will lock/unlock automatically.
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WINDOWS
Power windows (if equipped)
CAUTION
The ignition switch must be in the ON
• Make sure heads and hands
position for power windows to oper-
are safely out of the way 1
Open ate. Front doors have a power win-
before closing a window.
dow switch that controls that door’s
window. • Do not allow children to play
with the power windows. 2
Serious injury can result from
✽ NOTICE unintentional window opera-
Close To prevent the power window sys- tion by the child.
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tem from the possibility of damage, • Do not extend face or arms
3FDA2015 do not open or close two windows at outside through the window 4
the same time. This will also ensure opening while driving.
Manual windows (if equipped) the longevity of the fuse.
Use the window crank to open and • Always double check to make 5
close each window. sure all arms, hands and other
obstructions are safely out of
✽ NOTICE
the way before closing a win- 6
dow.
If you notice buffeting and pulsation
(wind shock) with either side win- 7
dow open, you should open the
opposite window slightly to reduce
the condition. 8
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SEAT
WARNING (Continued)
• Loose objects in the driver’s • Do not allow anything to inter-
fere with the normal position of
foot area could interfere with
the seatback. Storing items 1
the operation of the foot ped-
against a seatback or in any
als, possibly causing an acci-
other way interfering with prop- 2
dent. Loose objects might er locking of a seatback could
interfere with the seat slide result in serious or fatal injury
mechanism. Do not place any-
thing under the front seats.
in a sudden stop or collision. 3
• Always drive and ride with
• Children should never be left
your seatback upright and the
unattended in the car.
lap portion of the safety belt, 1PUA2020 4
• Use extreme caution when or lap belt, snug and low Adjusting the seat forward and
picking small objects trapped across the hips. This position backward (driver’s seat)
under the seats or between puts your safety belts in the
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To move the seat forward or back-
the seat and the center con- best position to protect you in ward:
sole. Your hands might be cut case of an accident. 6
or injured by the sharp edges 1. Pull the seat slide adjustment
of the seat mechanism. lever under the front edge of the
Front seat adjustment seat cushion up and hold it. 7
2. Slide the seat to the position you
WARNING - Driver’s seat Adjust the seat before driving, and desire.
• Never attempt to adjust seat
make sure the seat is locked secure-
3. Release the lever and make sure
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ly by trying to move forward and
while the vehicle is moving. backward without using the control the seat is locked in place.
This could result in loss of lever. If the seat moves, it is not 9
control, and an accident caus- locked properly.
ing death, serious injury, or
property damage.
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WARNING
Driving or riding in a vehicle
1 with a front seatback reclined
could lead to serious or fatal
injury in an accident. If a front
2 seat is reclined during an acci-
dent, the occupant’s hips may
slide under the lap portion of the
3 safety belt applying great force
to the unprotected abdomen or
4 1PUA2021 neck. Serious or fatal internal OHR034107
Adjusting the seatback recliner injuries could result. Keep the Lumbar support
seatbacks in a comfortably
5 (if equipped) (for driver`s seat, if equipped)
upright position whenever the
To recline the seatback: vehicle is in motion. The lumbar support can be adjusted
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on by pressing the lumbar support
6 the seatback recline lever located on switch on the side of the seat.
the outside of the seat, at the rear. 1. Press the front portion of the
7 2. Carefully lean back on the seat switch to increase support, or the
and adjust the seatback to the rear portion of the switch, to
position you desire. decrease support.
8 3. Release the lever and make sure 2. Release the switch once it reaches
the seatback is locked in place. (The the desired position.
9 lever MUST return to its original
position for the seatback to lock.)
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Headrest adjustment Removal and installation
Adjusting the height up and down CAUTION To remove the headrest: 5
The headrest not only provides com- If you recline the seatback 1. Recline the seatback (2) with the
fort for the driver and passengers, towards the front with the head- recline lever (1).
but also helps to protect the head rest and seat cushion raised,
2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
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and neck in the event of a collision. the headrest may come in con-
tact with the sunvisor or other 3. Press the headrest release button
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the parts of the vehicle. (3) while pulling the headrest up (4). 7
desired position. To lower the head-
rest, push and hold the release but-
ton on the headrest support and WARNING 8
lower the headrest to the desired NEVER allow anyone to ride in a
position. For best protection, adjust seat with the headrest removed. 9
the headrest so its center is as high
as your ears.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of head and
1 neck injuries, do not drive the
vehicle with the headrest
removed or improperly posi-
2 tioned.
Do not adjust the driver’s head-
3 rest while driving.
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To reinstall the headrest : Center seat
5 1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the To use it as a console box, push
holes while pressing the release down the release lever beside the
button (1). seat and fold the seatback forward.
6 2. Recline the seatback (4) with the To use it as a seat, push down the
recline lever (3). release lever beside the seat and
7 3. Adjust the headrest to the appro- stand the seatback upright.
priate height.
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WARNING
Always make sure the headrest
9 locks into position after rein-
stalling and adjusting it properly.
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WARNING 2
When you return the seat cush-
ion to its original position, make 3
OPU028100
sure the safety belts are in posi-
tion to be accessible and to
function properly. 1CTA2046 4
Engine room access
Front passenger’s seat 5
To access the engine room under the
front passenger’s seat, 6
1. Fold the passenger’s seatback
and center seatback.
2. Unsnap the clasps (➀) at the front 7
OPU028101 of the seat cushion.
Rear seat cushion under box 8
(if equipped)
There is multipurpose receipt space 9
under the rear seat cushion.
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SAFETY BELTS
Safety belt restraint system Front seats have lap/shoulder belts. Safety belts provide the best restraint
Inertial locks in the safety belt retrac- when:
WARNING - Safety belts tors allow all of the lap/shoulder safe- • The seatback is upright.
ty belts to remain unlocked during 1
• To minimize the risk of serious normal vehicle operation. This allows • The occupant is sitting upright (not
or fatal injury in an accident, the occupants some freedom of slouched).
the driver and all passengers movement and increased comfort • The lap belt is snug across the hips. 2
should use the appropriate while using the safety belts. If a force • The shoulder belt is snug across
safety restraints for their age is applied to the vehicle, such as a the chest.
and size. strong stop, a sharp turn, or a colli- • The knees are straight forward.
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• Never wear a seat belt over sion, the safety belt retractors will
fragile objects. If there is a automatically lock the safety belts. To help you remember to fasten your
sudden stop or impact, the safety belt, a warning light will come 4
seat belt can damage it. on.
Since the inertial locks do not require
a collision in order to lock up, you 5
may become aware of the safety
We strongly recommend that the belts locking while braking or going 6
driver and all passengers be proper- around sharp corners.
ly restrained at all times by using the
safety belts provided with the vehi- 7
cle. Proper use of the safety belts
decreases the risk of severe injury or
death in accidents or sudden stops. 8
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(if equipped)
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✽ NOTICE
If you are not able to pull out the
safety belt from the retractor, firmly
pull the belt out and release it. Then 1
you will be able to pull the belt out
smoothly.
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3. Insert the tongue plate (➀) into the 4. Position the lap portion (➀) of the
open end of the buckle (➁) until an belt across your lap as LOW ON 5
audible “click” is heard, indicating THE HIPS as possible to reduce
the belt is locked in the buckle. the risk of sliding under it during
an accident. Adjust the belt to a 6
SNUG FIT by pulling up on the
shoulder portion (➁) of the safety
belt. The belt retractor is designed 7
to take up excess webbing auto-
matically and to maintain tension
on the belt. For your safety, do not
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put any excess slack into the safe-
ty belt at any location. 9
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WARNING (Continued)
• The seatbacks should always • Never drive or ride with a
twisted or jammed safety belt.
1 remain in a comfortable,
If you cannot untwist or unjam
upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. The safe- the safety belt, we recommend
2 ty belt system will provide the that you contact an authorized
most protection with the seat- Kia dealer.
backs in an upright position. • Never use a single belt to
3 restrain more than one person
• Never wear the shoulder por-
tion of the safety belt under at a time.
4 1GHA2263A the outside arm or behind the Failure to follow these warnings
To unfasten the front lap/shoulder back. will increase the risk and sever-
belt: • Never wear the shoulder por- ity of injury in an accident.
5 tion of the safety belt across
Press the release button on the
buckle and allow the belt to slowly the neck or face.
6 retract. • Wear the lap portion of the
safety belt as low on the hips
as possible. Be sure the lap
7 belt fits snugly around the
hips. Never wear the lap belt
8 over your waist.
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➀ ➁ 1
2
Lengthen
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Rear seat safety belt Lap belt (if equipped) 2. Insert the tongue plate (➀) into the
(for DOUBLE CAB model) To fasten the lap belt: open end of the buckle (➁) until an 5
audible “click” is heard, indicating
1. Grasp the tongue plate end and the latch is locked. Make sure the
WARNING pull it low over the abdomen. belt is not twisted. 6
When you do not fasten the
safety belts on the outsides of
the rear seats, keep the buckle 7
in an upright position towards
the back of the seat to maintain
it safely. 8
Doing so can prevent the buckle
from being damaged causing 9
serious or fatal injuries in an
accident.
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Proper use and care of the • To clean the belt webbing, use a Restraint of pregnant women
safety belt system mild soap solution recommended Pregnant women should wear
for cleaning upholstery or carpets. lap/shoulder belt assemblies when-
To ensure that the safety belts pro-
Follow the instructions provided ever possible according to specific 1
vide the maximum protection, please
with the soap. recommendations by their doctors.
follow these instructions:
• Do not make modifications or addi- The lap portion of the belt should be
• Use the belts at all times - even on
tions to the safety belt. worn AS SNUGLY AND LOW AS
2
short trips.
• After wearing a safety belt, make POSSIBLE.
• If the safety belt is twisted, straight-
en it prior to use.
sure it fully retracts to the stowed 3
position. Do not allow the belt to WARNING - Pregnant
• Keep sharp edges and damaging get caught in the door when you women
objects away from the belts. close it. 4
• Periodically inspect belt webbing, Pregnant women must never
anchors, buckles and all other place the lap portion of the safe-
parts for signs of wear and dam-
WARNING ty belt over the area of the 5
age. Replace damaged, excessive- Do not bleach or dye the web- abdomen where the fetus is
bing because this may weaken located or above the abdomen
ly worn or questionable parts
the webbing fibers and allow where the belt could crush the 6
immediately.
them to fail when loaded in a fetus during an impact.
collision. 7
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If you need to tighten the belt, pull Child seat restraint suitability for seat position using the seat belt -
more webbing toward the retractor. For Europe
When you unbuckle the seat belt and Use child safety seats that have been officially approved and are appropriate
allow it to retract, the retractor will for your children. When using the child safety seats, refer to the following 1
automatically revert back to its nor- table.
mal seated passenger emergency
locking usage condition. Seating Position 2
Age group 1st row 1st row 2nd row 2nd row
passenger center outboards center
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0 : Up to 10 kg
X X UF X
(0 to 9 months)
0+ : Up to 13 kg
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X X UF X
(0 to 2 years)
I : 9 kg to 18 kg 5
X X UF X
(9 months to 4 years)
II&III : 15 kg to 36 kg 6
X X UF X
(4 to 12 years)
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X : Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group
UF: Suitable for forward-facing "universal" category restraints approved for
use in this mass group 8
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How does the air bag system • The front air bag will completely • There are even circumstances
operate inflate and deflate in an instant. under which contact with the
It is virtually impossible for you to steering wheel air bag can cause
• Air bag is activated (able to inflate
1 see the air bag inflates during an fatal injuries, especially if the
if necessary) only when the ignition
accident. It is much more likely that occupant is positioned exces-
switch is turned to the ON or
you will simply see the deflated air sively close to the steering wheel.
2 START position.
bag hanging out of their storage
• Air bag inflates instantly in the
compartments after the collision.
event of serious frontal in order to WARNING
3 help protect the occupants from • In order to help provide protection
• To avoid severe personal
serious physical injury. in a severe collision, the air bag
must inflate rapidly. The speed of injury or death caused by
4 • There is no single speed at which deploying air bag in a colli-
air bag inflation is a consequence
the air bag will inflate. sion, the driver should sit as
of extremely short time in which a
Generally, air bag is designed to collision occurs and the need to far back from the steering
5 inflate based upon the severity of a get the air bag between the occu- wheel air bag as possible (at
collision and its direction. These pant and the vehicle structures least 250 mm (10 inches)
two factors determine whether the away).
6 sensors produce an electronic
before the occupant impacts those
structures. This speed of inflation • Air bag inflation may cause
deployment/ inflation signal. reduces the risk of serious or life- injuries including facial or
7 • Air bag deployment depends on a threatening injuries in a severe col- bodily abrasions, injuries from
number of factors including vehicle lision and is thus a necessary part broken glasses or burns.
speed, angles of impact and the of air bag design.
8 density and stiffness of the vehi- However, air bag inflation can also
cles or objects which your vehicle cause injuries which can include
9 hits in the collision. The determin- facial abrasions, bruises and bro-
ing, factors are not limited to those ken bones because the inflation
mentioned above. speed also causes the air bag to
expand with a great deal of force.
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Air bag collision sensors
(1) SRS control module
(2) Front impact sensor
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WARNING (Continued)
• Do not hit or allow any objects • Problems may arise if the sen-
sor installation angles are
1 to impact the locations where
changed due to the deforma-
air bag or sensors are installed.
tion of the front bumper or
This may cause unexpected air
2 bag deployment, which could
body. We recommend that the
system be checked and
result in serious personal injury repaired by an authorized Kia
3 or death. dealer.
• If the installation location or • Your vehicle has been
angle of the sensors is altered designed to absorb impact and
4 in any way, the air bag may deploy the air bag in certain
OHR012031
deploy when they should not or collisions. Installing aftermar- Air bag inflation conditions
5 they may not deploy when they ket bumper guards or replac- Front air bag is designed to inflate in
should, causing severe injury ing a bumper with non-genuine a frontal collision depending on the
or death. parts may adversely affect intensity, speed or angles of impact
6 Therefore, do not try to perform your vehicles collision and air of the front collision.
maintenance on or around the bag deployment performance.
air bag sensors. We recom-
7 mend that the system be
checked and repaired by an
8 authorized Kia dealer.
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Air bag non-inflation conditions • Air bag is not designed to inflate in • Front air bag may not inflate in side
• In certain low-speed collisions the rear collisions, because occupants impact collisions, because occu- 5
air bag may not deploy. The air bag are moved backward by the force pants move to the direction of the
is designed not to deploy in such of the impact. In this case, inflated collision, and thus in side impacts,
cases because they may not pro- air bag would not be able to pro- frontal air bag deployment would 6
vide benefits beyond the protection vide any additional benefit. not provide additional occupant
of the seat belts in such collisions. protection.
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SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free
WARNING
and so there are no parts you can • Modification to SRS compo-
safely service by yourself. If the SRS nents or wiring, including the 1
air bag warning light does not illumi- addition of any kind of badges
nate when you turn the ignition ON, or to the pad covers or modifica-
if it continuously remains on, we rec- tions to the body structure, 2
ommend that the system be inspected can adversely affect SRS per-
formance and lead to possible
by an authorized Kia dealer.
injury.
3
• For cleaning the air bag pad
OHR012036
Improper handling of the SRS sys- covers, use only a soft, dry 4
tem may result in serious personal cloth or one which has been
• Air bag may not inflate if the vehi- injury.
cle collides with objects such as moistened with plain water.
utility poles or trees, where the Solvents or cleaners could 5
point of impact is concentrated to adversely affect the air bag
one area and the full force of the covers and proper deploy- 6
impact is not delivered to the sen- ment of the system.
sors. • No objects should be placed
over or near the air bag mod- 7
ules on the steering wheel,
instrument panel, and the 8
front passenger's panel above
the glove box, because any
such object could cause harm 9
if the vehicle is in a crash
severe enough to cause the
air bag to inflate.
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HOOD
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in the under hood 1
area must be correctly installed.
• Jack must be secured in its 2
retainer to prevent it from rattling
(for 1Ton only).
2. Secure the support rod in its clip.
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3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm
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Opening the hood: drop to properly lock in place.
1. Pull the release lever on the lower Make sure the hood is properly 5
left side of the instrument panel to locked before driving.
unlatch the hood. The hood should 4. Check that the hood has engaged
pop open slightly. properly. If the hood can be raised 6
slightly, it is not properly engaged.
Open it again and close it with a 7
little more force.
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2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise 8
the hood slightly, pull the second-
ary latch inside of the hood center
and lift the hood. 9
3. Lift the hood and hold it open with
the support rod by inserting the
free end of the rod into the slot.
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REAR GATE
Closing the rear gate
Lift the rear gate up and lock the rear
gate handle in place.
1 Make sure the rear gate is properly
locked before driving.
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SIDE GATE
Closing the side gate
1. Lift the side gate up and lock the
side gate handle in place.
2. Push the knob down to lock the 1
side gates.
2
WARNING
When locking the side gate han- 3
dle, be careful not to get your
fingers into the chink in the han-
1PUB2006 OPU028018 dle. 4
Opening the side gate 2. Remove the side gate handle from
1. With the rear gate opened, pull up the hook after pulling it up. 5
the knob to release the support 3. Lower the side gate slowly with it
bar down. received on both arms.
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FUEL FILLER
✽ NOTICE
WARNING - Refueling • Make sure to refuel with diesel
• If pressurized fuel sprays out, fuel only for the diesel engine vehi-
1 it can cause serious injuries. cles.
Always remove the fuel cap • Check to make sure the fuel filler
carefully and slowly. If the cap cap is securely closed after refuel-
2 is venting fuel or if you hear a ing.
hissing sound, wait until the • If the fuel filler cap requires
condition stops before com-
3 pletely removing the cap.
replacement, use only a genuine
Kia cap or the equivalent specified
• Fuel vapor is very hazardous for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel
4 OPU026070 and can explode. When refuel- filler cap can result in a serious
1. Stop the engine. ing, always stop the engine. malfunction of the fuel system or
Never allow sparks or open emission control system. We rec-
5 2. Insert the key (1) and turn the key
flames near the filler neck. ommend that caps be replaced by
counterclockwise (if equipped).
Always put out cigarettes and an authorized Kia dealer.
3. To remove the cap, turn the fuel other smoking materials • Do not spill fuel on the exterior
6 tank cap counterclockwise. surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
before refueling.
4. Refuel as needed. fuel spilled on painted surfaces
7 5. To install the cap, turn it clockwise may damage the paint.
until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
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MIRRORS
Outside rearview mirror
CAUTION
Be sure to adjust mirror angles
• The outside rearview mirror is
before driving.
convex. Objects seen in the 1
Your vehicle is equipped with both mirror are closer than they
left-hand and right-hand outside appear.
rearview mirrors. The mirror heads
• Use your interior rearview mir- 2
can be folded back to prevent dam-
ror or direct observation to
age during an automatic car wash or
determine the actual distance 3
when passing in a narrow street.
of following vehicles when
changing lanes.
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Manual type
✽ NOTICE
Do not scrape ice off the mirror
To adjust an outside mirror, move the 5
mirror.
face; this may damage the surface of
the glass. If ice should restrict move- 6
ment of the mirror, do not force the
mirror for adjustment. To remove
ice, use a deicer spray, or a sponge 7
or soft cloth with very warm water.
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- For Type B
The outside rearview mirror can be
folded or unfolded by pressing the
switch as below.
Day/Night lever
1
• Folding : When you push the switch,
switch indicator is illuminated. 2
• Unfolding : When you push the
switch, switch indicator is not illu- Day
minated. 3
Night
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Day/Night rearview mirror
(if equipped) 5
Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever is in the day position. 6
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce glare from the headlights of 7
vehicles behind you during night
driving.
Remember that you lose some
8
rearview clarity in the night position.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
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STORAGE COMPARTMENT
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the
driver or passengers.
1
✽ NOTICE
• To avoid possible theft, do not 2
leave valuables in the storage com-
partment.
• Since stored items may move while 3
driving, be sure to position them
in the storage compartment so
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cause a potential safety hazard Glove box Center seatback console tray
when the vehicle is moving. (if equipped)
To open the glove box, pull the han- 5
dle (1) and the glove box will auto- The tray is used for storing cassette
WARNING matically open (2). Close the glove tapes or small articles.
box after use. 6
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other For your convenience, a tissue hold-
flammable/explosive materials er is located in the glove box cover. 7
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the CAUTION
vehicle is exposed to hot tem- 8
peratures for extended periods. To reduce the risk of injury in
case of an accident or sudden
stop, always keep the glove box 9
door closed while driving.
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INTERIOR FEATURES
✽ NOTICE
• Do not hold the lighter in after it is
already heated because it will
1 overheat.
• Only a genuine Kia lighter should
be used in the cigarette lighter
2 socket. The use of plug-in acces-
sories (shavers, hand-held vacu-
3 ums, and coffee pots, for example)
may damage the socket or cause
electrical failure.
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• HOUR:
Turn the knob to the left (H), will
advance the time displayed by one
1 hour.
• MINUTE:
2 Turn the knob to the right (M), will
advance the time displayed by one
minute.
3 • RESET:
To clear away minutes, press the
4 OPU026459 OPU046083 knob with your finger. Then the
Aux, USB and iPod Digital clock clock will be set precisely on the
(if equipped) hour.
5 Whenever the battery terminals, or
For example, if the knob is pressed
If your vehicle has an aux and/or memory fuse are disconnected, you
while the time is between 9:01 and
USB(universal serial bus) port, you must reset the time.
6 can use an aux port to connect audio When the ignition switch is in the ON
9:29, the display will be reset to
9:00.
devices and an USB port to plug in position, the clock buttons operate as
an USB and an iPod. 9:01~9:29 ➾ 9:00
7 follows:
9:30~9:59 ➾ 10:00
✽ NOTICE
8 WARNING
When using a portable audio device
Never attempt to adjust the dig-
✽ NOTICE
connected to the power outlet, noise Do not turn the knob excessively to
ital clock while the vehicle is
9 may occur during playback. If this
moving. This could result in loss prevent knob damage.
happens, use the power source of the
portable audio device. of control, and an accident
causing death, serious injury, or
property damage.
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The exterior tool box is located
behind the rear tire on right side to
store jack. 5
To open it pull up the clamp lever and
unhook the clamp. 6
To fix the jack, use the rubber band.
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