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Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
•	Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal 
•	Fog Lights - Push toggle switch to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF 
 REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation .
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual. 
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving the Turn 
Signal Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing  . The 
lane change signal will blink 3 times .
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, 
go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes  .
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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
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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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A
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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How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink®
If programming for the first time, begin with Step 1 (repeating this step will 
delete all information) .
To program non-rolling and rolling code garage door openers and other devices:
1 . Press and hold the left A and center D buttons simultaneously until the 
indicator light C begins to flash (to reprogram buttons, skip this step)
2  . Press and hold the desired button A, B or D and hold the button on the 
transmitter while it is approximately 1 to 3 inches away from the mirror  . 
The HomeLink® Indicator light C will flash rapidly once the frequency 
signal has been successfully programmed
To finish programming rolling code garage door openers, complete these steps:
3 . Locate the “learn” or “smart” button on the garage door’s motor head 
unit  . Press and release the button and complete Step 4 within 30 seconds
4 . Firmly press and release the programmed HomeLink® button up to three times
Operating HomeLink®: 
Press one of the programmed HomeLink® buttons  .
Erasing programmed buttons:
Press and hold the left A and center D buttons simultaneously for 
approximately 20 seconds, and then release both buttons within 30 seconds  .
REMINDER: Mirror indicator light C will illuminate when automatic dimming is ON .
If your garage door opener was manufactured in 2011 or later, and you’re unable to program your vehicle’s HomeLink® system, you may need to purchase a HomeLink Repeater Kit. For more information, go to www.HomeLink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
The HomeLink® / Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror is designed to reduce 
glare from a vehicle’s headlights located in the rear and also connect up 
to three electronic transmitters into one location  .
HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror 
A HomeLink® button 
B HomeLink® button 
C Indicator light 
D HomeLink® button 
E Glare detection sensor 
F Automatic dimming ON/OFF 
G Compass control button 
 
	•You can reprogram a single HomeLink® button by repeating Step 2 	•Erasing programmed buttons will delete all trained transmitters
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ABCDEFG
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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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AA
B
C
D
E
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Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side 
windows . Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed  . 
REMINDERS:
	•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
	•The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
REMINDER: Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving  .
Panoramic Sunroof Operation*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled through a multidirectional 
switch/lever A . The ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the 
sunroof/sunshade .
Slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
•	Auto Open: Slide lever backward to the farthest position and release
•	Auto Close: Slide the lever forward to the farthest position and release
Slide the Sunshade:
•	Auto Open: Slide the lever partially backward to the first detent position
•	Auto Close: Slide the lever forward to the farthest position
Slide the Sunroof (with Sunshade open):
•	Open: Slide the lever backward and release
•	Auto Close: Slide the lever forward to the first detent position or pull the 
lever downward
Tilt the Sunroof:
•	Raise: Push lever upward
•	Lower: Pull lever downward
•	Auto Close Sunroof and Sunshade: Slide the lever forward to the  
farthest position
  To stop the Sunroof/Sunshade at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction . 
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A
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Warning!  Check yo ur sur roun dings for safe\fy
Rear-Camera Display
The Rear-Camera Display system is not a safety device  . It is a supplemental 
system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the Navigation 
screen while the vehicle is in Reverse .
The Rear-Camera Display activates when the:
•	ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position (Green Light)
•	Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS: 
	•  The Rear-Camera Display is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures  . The Rear-Camera Display may not display every object behind the vehicle . Always drive safely and use caution when backing up
	•While camera is active, only the volume controls on the Audio System can be operated
REMINDERS: 
	•If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
	•  When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be  recognized first
	•  The Back-Up Warning System is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures  . Always drive safely and use caution when backing up . The Back-Up Warning System may not detect every object behind the vehicle
The Back-Up Warning System is not a safety device . The Back-Up 
Warning System is a supplemental system that assists the driver by 
chiming if any object is detected within the sensing area to the rear 
and side of the vehicle when backing up . When the ignition is ON, the 
system is activated . 
Back-Up Warning System (Rear Parking 
Assist System)*
Rear-camera
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Located underneath the Trunk lid . With Trunk unlocked, press 
the Trunk Release button A and pull the Trunk lid up by the 
handle to open .
Trunk Release Button
( Trunk Release Button)
CLICK!
Fuel Cap/Malfunction Indicator 
(Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK 
to prevent Malfunction 
Indicator  from 
illuminating .
REMINDER: The Fuel Filler Door Release button is located on the driver’s button panel, left of the Steering Wheel  . 
  One-Click Fuel Cap Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website  .
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Child Safety Locks
Located on the rear edge of the rear passenger 
doors, turn the Child Safety Lock to the lock 
position  to disable the inner door handles from 
opening the rear doors  .
REMINDER: Child Safety Lock is located on rear passenger’s door jamb  .
 
	•The Trunk must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Trunk Release Button 	•Smart Key* - The Trunk unlocks automatically, and can then be opened manually, when the Smart Key fob* is within close proximity to the vehicle
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A
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Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood  Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood 
2  . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch B to the left inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood 
Hood Release Lever and Latch
(Lever located near floor below Driver's Panel) 
A
B
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down to securely lock in place  .
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ODS detects the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off airbag deployment accordingly .
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the system may:
•	Deploy airbag (Adult) 
•	Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied) 
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed, the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” light will illuminate .
Occupant Detection System (ODS) / Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual and the separate brochure titled “Understanding Your Safety Belt & Supplemental Restraint System” for more detailed information regarding your vehicle’s airbags.
C L I M AT E
MODEACPA SS
AIR BAGAUTOFRONT
REAR
OFF
DUAL
OFF
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