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ESSENTIAL FEATURES
Air Conditioning / Climate Control*                         24
Active ECO System*                                        09
Audio System – Standard*                                  20
Audio System - UVO eServices System*                     21
Audio System - Navigation System*                         22
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets                      23
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology                            18
Cruise Control*                                                                   17
Digital Clock                                                23
Folding Rear Seatback                                      31
ISG (Idle, Stop, Go) System*                                10
Manual Gear Shift*                                                             27
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator                             39
Tire Mobility Kit                                             36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)                  05
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers*                       15
VIDEOS & QR CODES                                02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster Overview                               03Indicators & Warning Lights                                               04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)                   05Fuel Economy                                             05Trip Computer* / Tripmeter                                 06LCD Instrument Cluster Modes*                                06User Settings Mode*                                       07Service Mode*                                             07Active ECO System*                                       08
DRIVER’S PANEL
Instrument Panel Dimmer                                 09Electronic Stability Control (ESC)                           09Hill-Start Assist Control                                    09ISG (Idle, Stop, Go) System*                               10Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock          11Automatic Door Lock /Unlock                               11Heated Outside Mirrors*                                   11Power Outside Mirrors*                                     11Engine Start/Stop Button*                                 12
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel                           13Heated Steering Wheel Button*                              13Headlights & High Beams                                   14Turn Signals & Fog Lights*                                 14Windshield Wipers & Washers                             15Rear Wiper & Washer*                                     15FlexSteer™ Steering Wheel Mode                         16Audio Controls                                             17Cruise Control*                                              17Bluetooth® Wireless Technology                            18
AUDIO SYSTEM
Standard Audio System*                                   20UVO eServices System*                                   21 Navigation System*                                       22Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker*                       23
CENTER PANEL
Digital Clock                                               23Aux/USB/iPod® Port                                       23Power Outlets                                             23Automatic Climate Control*                                  25Manual Climate Control*                                   26Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting*           26Manual Gear Shift*                                          27
S E AT I N G
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*                           286-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat                      28Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*                           29Front Seat Headrest Adjustment                           29Folding Rear Seatback                                     30
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Smart Key*                                                                       31Remote Keyless Entry* (Folding Key)                       32Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All                               32Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator                           32Map/Room Lamps                                         33Sunvisor                                                   33Panoramic Sunroof Operation*                             34Rear-Camera Display*                                     35Hood Release Lever and Latch                             36Fuel Door Release Lever                                   36Tire Mobility Kit                                           36Rear Hatch Release Button                                 37Child Safety Locks                                         37
SAFETY FEATURES
Seat Belts                                                 38Seat Belt Retractor Locks                                   38Occupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator                             39
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page)
MAINTENANCE (See Back Cover)
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Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle. 
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  Active ECO Indicator 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  
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/p s13/2015 
   QR CODEActive ECO System*
For more information on the Active ECO System, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
Active ECO helps improve fuel economy by controlling several vehicle 
components   When activated, it optimizes drivetrain operations such as 
engine power and transmission to help improve fuel economy   
To turn ON, press the Active ECO button B  The green ECO indicator 
light A in the instrument cluster will illuminate, indicating that Active 
ECO is operating  The Active ECO System will remain on even when the 
ignition is cycled   
To turn Active ECO OFF, press the button B again 
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  To help improve your fuel efficiency: •   Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate  •  Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure  •Be sure the wheels are properly aligned  
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Instrument Panel Dimmer ISG (Idle, Stop, Go) System* 
The ISG system helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically 
shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill  
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the engine will stop and the green 
AUTO STOP indicator  on the instrument cluster will illuminate and 
the message Auto Stop will appear in the LCD screen* 
When ISG mode is ON, the engine will restart when the brake pedal 
is released or the shift lever is moved to the R (Reverse) position or to 
Sport mode  When engine restarts, the green AUTO STOP indicator 
 on the instrument cluster will turn off  
To deactivate the ISG System, press the ISG OFF button B  If you 
press again, the system will be activated  
The ISG system is disabled when: 
 •  A seat belt is unfastened 
 •  The hood or a door is opened 
 •  Battery condition is poor 
 •  The front or rear defroster is turned on 
 •  Engine coolant temperature is low 
 •  The outside ambient temperature is too low/high 
 •  Emission control devices activate 
 •  The vehicle is on a steep slope 
REMINDERS: 
 •ISG System is ON at vehicle start up
 •Under certain conditions, the engine will restart automatically
 •  If the AUTO STOP indicator is illuminating yellow, please contact  an authorized Kia dealer
With parking lights / headlights ON, press button A + or – to adjust display brightness of the 
instrument panel illumination 
REMINDERS: 
•   Door Mood Lamp is a fixed brightness and cannot be adjusted (not to be confused with Advanced Mood Lighting Speaker)
•   The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the Navigation System* screen; use Navigation setup to adjust brightness on the Navigation System  
For more information on the ISG System, please refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership. 
  ISG (Idle, Stop, Go) System 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  
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/p s13/2015
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(Buttons located on left side of Driver’s Panel) 
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering 
maneuvers  It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving 
whenever possible  
Press ESC button A to turn ESC OFF/ON  
REMINDERS: 
 •ESC is turned ON at vehicle start-up
 •  The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever the ESC is active
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from 
a stop while on a steep incline   The HAC automatically activates whether the 
ESC is OFF or ON, but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned  
REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position  
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 •HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backwards •When HAC is active (e g  , accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator 
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(Buttons located on left side of Driver’s Panel) 
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Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s window Auto Up/Down
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When button C is pressed, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled 
Power Outside Mirrors* 
Toggle switch D left or right to select mirror  Then press 
arrows to adjust mirror position   
REMINDERS: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position 
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift 
is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position   Refer to the 
User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on 
how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF 
Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster 
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