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Auto Rain Sensing
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the 
windshield glass senses the amount of rainfall and 
controls the wiping cycle for the proper interval . The more 
it rains, the faster the wiper operates . When the rain 
stops, the wiper stops .
To adjust the Auto Rain Sensing speed setting, move the 
speed control switch A up/down .
To o p e r a t e :
•	Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes 
•	Pull level to spray and wipe
M I S T: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
AUTO: Auto Control wipe
LO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
Windshield Wipers & Washers
 
	•With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position and the wiper switch is in AUTO mode, the wiper will operate once to perform a self-check of the system	•Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use 
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A
Pull to spray and wipe
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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REMINDER: Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations . See your Owner’s Manual for more details .
Audio Controls*Cruise Control*
E  CRUISE Control ON/OFF button: Press to turn the Cruise Control  
ON/OFF
F  Resume Cruising Speed button: Press to resume or increase  
cruising speed
G  Set Cruising Speed button: Press to set or decrease Cruising Speed
H  Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control setting, do 
one of the following:
	•Press the brake pedal
	•Press the CANCEL button H  
A  Audio Mode button: Press to cycle through FM 1-2/AM/Sirius® 1-3 /
USB/iPod®/Aux/Bluetooth® Audio Streaming/My Music modes
B   Seek/Preset button:  
FM/AM/Sirius® Modes: Press to advance through Preset Stations  .  
Press and hold to auto seek  
 Media Modes: Press to move Track Up/Down . Press and hold to Fast 
Forward / Rewind
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
D MUTE button: Press to mute all audio
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
CANCELCRUISE
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  Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF  .
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	•Cruise Control is designed to function above 25 mph	•The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine start
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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  Navigation Audio System Videos   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information  .
   QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/audio/ nav_eServices
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration  .  
CD-INDISP
PWRPUSH
VOL TUNE
FILE
DEST
SEEK TRACK
MEDIA
FM/AM
PHONE S AT
MAP
VOICE
ROUTEMAP
Press to turn display ON/OFFPress to reset the system
Press to display MAP of the current positionPress to display destination mode
Press to display Info/UVO eServices/Setup mode
Press to display ROUTE mode
Press to display PHONE mode
Press to turn audio system ON/OFF  . Press and hold to turn Power OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select previous/next Radio/Sirius® stations/Media tracks/files.  Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Press to select FM/AM modes
Press to select Sirius® mode
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to eject CD
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius® Stations/Media tracks/files
Navigation System
–  FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (CD, MP3, USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio Streaming, My Music)
For further navigation system operation, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual
 
	•Prolonged use of the Navigation System in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery  . A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the Navigation System should be operated with the engine running to prevent battery discharge	•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
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Surround View Monitor (SVM)*
The Surround View Monitor (SVM) is a parking support system that shows the areas around the front, rear, left, and 
right sides of the vehicle via four cameras displayed onto the Navigation screen . 
  Surround View  Monitor Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information  .
   QR CODE
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/vg13/2015
Front SVM - when in Drive & Neutral: Rear SVM - when in Reverse:
Displays the front side and SVM images 
simultaneously on the screen
Displays the front side image on the 
screen
Displays the front side and left side 
images simultaneously on the screen
Displays the front side and right side 
images simultaneously on the screen
Displays the rear view and SVM images 
simultaneously on the screen
Displays the rear side image on the 
screen
Displays the rear and left side images 
simultaneously on the screen
Displays the rear and right side images 
simultaneously on the screen
REMINDER: The SVM camera is equipped with an optical lens to provide a wider range of vision and may appear different from the actual distance .
	• The Front SVM camera is ON when the ENGINE 
START/STOP button is On, the gear shift is in Drive 
or Neutral and the SVM button is pressed ON
	•Rear SVM: The camera view will automatically 
display on the Navigation screen when the vehicle is 
shifted into Reverse  . The camera view will turn off 
when the vehicle is shifted out of Reverse
	•Front SVM: The camera view will display on the 
Navigation screen in both Drive and Neutral  . In 
Drive, the camera view will continue to display until 
the vehicle is above approximately 13 mph . The 
camera view will reappear on the Navigation screen 
whenever the vehicle drops below approximately 
13 mph
Camera View Modes – To change camera view modes, press the icons shown below on the Navigation screen to select the mode  .
Check yo ur sur roun dings for safety.
  The Front SVM camera will turn off when the gear shift is moved into Park or Reverse or the SVM button is pressed  .
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 The Surround View Monitor system is only a supplemental device. Drivers should not rely solely on the SVM information when parking and backing up. Drivers should always pay attention and directly check the left/right and rear.
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REMINDER: Using the power outlet (accessory plug) for prolonged periods of time with the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC position (Engine OFF ) could cause the battery to discharge .
Aux/USB/iPod® Port  
& Power Outlets
Clock  USB Port Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information  .
   QR CODE
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/vg13/2015
For more information on the Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets, refer to the Owner's Manual. 
Center Panel Clock Setup:
Clock setup is done through the Navigation system  . See below 
or refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual for more 
information .
Navigation System Clock Setup: 
Press the Info/Settings key  on the audio control unit  . Then 
press the on-screen Setup button and select the Clock icon  . Use the 
on-screen buttons to navigate through setup .
C L I M AT E
MODEACPA SS
AIR BAG
OFF
AUTOFRONT
REAR
OFF
DUAL
AUX USB
If equipped, additional power outlets are 
located inside the center console
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  Press the DONE button on the navigation screen to ensure changes  are saved .
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  The power outlets are inactive when the ENGINE START/STOP button is OFF 
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Auto-Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle 
at a standstill even if the brake pedal is 
released . Auto-Hold can be turned ON/
OFF using the AUTO HOLD switch B on the 
driver’s panel  . Before Auto-Hold will operate, 
the driver’s door, engine hood and trunk 
must be closed, and the driver’s seat belt 
must be fastened  . 
The Auto-Hold indicator has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a standstill, 
and AUTO HOLD switch B turned ON, the 
indicator will illuminate white  . While driving 
the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the 
Auto-Hold indicator will remain white  .
Green: Engaged - When coming to a 
complete stop by depressing the brake 
pedal, the Auto-Hold indicator changes from white to green  . 
OFF (not illuminated) - The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD  
switch B is manually turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON  .
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may 
be a system malfunction . Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer  .
REMINDERS: 
	•  As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
	•  If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
	•  The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving, unless there is an  emergency situation
	•  A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
Electric Parking Brake*
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes  
an electric motor to engage the parking brake  .
Applying the Parking Brake 
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB 
switch A . Ensure that the indicator light  is 
illuminated on the instrument cluster .
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse  
or Drive .
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB 
switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position  . Ensure that the 
indicator light  i s  O F F .
  Electric Parking Break/AUTO HOLD Video
 To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information  .
   QR CODE
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/vg13/2015 
Auto-Hold* 
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators. 
(Buttons located below Gear Shift)
 
	•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB	•If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application	•Pull up and hold EPB switch again to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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B
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Heated Steering Wheel*
Press Heated Steering Wheel button A to turn ON/OFF Steering Wheel 
Heater, while the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position . Steering 
Wheel Heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is 
pressed again to deactivate .
Press the Power Rear Sunshade button B to raise/lower sunshade, while 
the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC/ON position  . 
Power Rear Sunshade*
(Buttons located below Gear Shift)
 
	•If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again within 30 minutes of Steering Wheel Heater being turned ON, the system will remain in the ON position	•System does NOT turn off when ignition is cycled . To turn off system, press the Heated Steering Wheel button
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  1 .   The Power Rear Sunshade will lower when the Gear Shift is moved into the R (Reverse) position 
2  .  Then when the Gear Shift is moved into D (Drive) and vehicle’s traveling more than 12 mph, the Power Rear Sunshade will unfold automatically
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B
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To raise headrest: Pull headrest up .
To lower headrest: Press lock A, then press the headrest down  .
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
To adjust headrest forward: Pull headrest forward at an angle  .
To adjust headrest back: Pull forward at a slight angle to the 
farthest position and release . Then pull forward to desired position  . 
Driver Position Memory System*
The integrated system stores into memory the position 
of the Driver’s Seat, Outside Rearview Mirrors and the 
Steering Wheel .
To store positions into memory, first place the Gear 
Shift into P (Park) while the ENGINE START/STOP 
button is in the ON position  . Then:
1 . Adjust the Driver’s Seat, Outside Mirrors and the 
Steering Wheel
2  . Press the Memory button B on the control panel  . 
System will beep once
3 . Press one of the memory buttons C within 5 
seconds  . The system will beep twice when memory 
has been stored
M
1
2
(Buttons located on Driver's Door Panel) 
A
B
C
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SEATING  
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A Press to lock All Doors
B  Press to unlock Driver’s Door  . Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
C   Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Trunk and manually open
 REMINDERS:
	•Trunk lid will partially open  . To fully open, lift up manually
	•The Trunk unlocks when the Smart Key is within close proximity of the vehicle 
D  Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm  . To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key (Button on reverse side of fob)
Smart Key
REMINDERS:
	•Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options
	•  The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell phone or smartphone  . To help prevent this, store each device separately
  Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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   QR CODE
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Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button G:
To unlock door(s): 
	•Press button once to unlock 
Driver’s door 
	•Press again within 4 seconds 
to unlock all doors 
To lock all doors - Press again to lock all doors
  If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine  . 
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A
B
C
D
F
E
G
UnlockLock
Mechanical Key F:
Use to unlock /lock Driver’s Door
1 . Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key 
by pressing up into slot as shown
2  . Insert Mechanical Key and turn right to Unlock Driver’s 
Door  . Turn twice within 4 seconds to Unlock all doors
3 . Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock  
Driver’s Door
4 . Return keyhole cover to it's original position
  Use to lock glove box and to turn Child Safety Locks
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Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the ENGINE START/
STOP button is OFF .
Map/Room Lamp Operation
Press the lens A to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF  . This light produces a spot beam for 
convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver or the front passenger  .
The Map Lamp turns ON when any door is opened or the ignition is turned OFF . When all 
doors are locked or the ignition is ON, the Map Lamp will turn OFF immediately  .
ON position B – When in ON position, the Map and Room Lamps remain ON until switched 
again to turn OFF .
DOOR position C – When in DOOR position and a door is opened, or doors are unlocked 
from the Smart Key, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON for approximately 30 seconds  .
OFF position D - When in OFF position, all interior lights are OFF .
Room Lamp - Press the lens E to turn the Room Lamp ON/OFF . 
REMINDER: When Room Lamp lens is pressed ON it will remain ON, even when the Map Lamp switch is in the OFF position .
 
	•When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds	•If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage	•Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
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