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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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C Turn Signal Indicators
D Gear Shift Position
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G Engine Temperature
H Fuel Gauge
I Exterior Temperature
(Type A cluster)
Instrument Cluster Overview
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REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations   See your Owner’s Manual for more details  
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  For more information on the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual  
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
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REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations
  See your Owner’s Manual for more details 
Indicators & Warning Lights
Seat Belt Warning Light
Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light
Active ECO Indicator*
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Electronic Power Steering Warning Light
Tailgate Open Warning Light 
Charging System Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator  (Check Engine Light) 
Immobilizer Indicator Light*
  Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Malfunction Indicator
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator*
High Beam Indicator
Tail Light Indicator*
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Cruise ON/OFF Indicator*
Cruise SET Indicator*
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Airbag Warning Light
Auto Stop (ISG System) Indicator
Fuel Cap Open Warning Indicator (In cluster  type B  displays in LCD) 
(Type B cluster)
  For more information on the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual   
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER   
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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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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
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Headlights & High Beams
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation 
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate: 
 •Rotate lever to change the Headlight function 
 •Push lever to turn High Beams ON 
 •Pull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams 
AUTO Light* function — When the light switch is in the AUTO light 
position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically, 
depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle  
To operate: 
 •Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal 
 •Rotate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF 
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 the Lane Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User 
Settings Mode* in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes ( Type B cluster)  
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual. 
AUTO*Automatic Headlights position
Headlight position
Parking Light position
OFFOFF position
O ne -Touch  Lane Change Signal
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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The Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker that lights around the front 
speaker is controlled by turning the knob and pressing the buttons 
(located to the left of the steering wheel) 
MOOD: Light intensity and color changes 
automatically at regular intervals 
MUSIC: Speaker light pulses and changes 
intensity according to the audio sound (audio 
must be on for this feature to work)  
OFF: Speaker light turns OFF 
+/– : When light is ON, press illumination 
buttons to adjust light intensity  
12V120W12V180W
AUX USB
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & 
Power Outlets
Digital Clock
Standard Audio System Clock Setup*:
1    Press the SETUP button
2   Rotate knob to select Clock mode, then press to enter
3   Rotate knob to adjust Hour, then press to enter
4  Rotate knob to adjust Minute, then press to enter
Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker*
OFF MOOD
MUSIC
REMINDER:  For the Tire Mobility Kit, only use the 12V/15A/180W Power Outlet, located on the right side of the outlet /aux
  port area 
(Ports and power outlets located on lower part of Center Panel) (Knob located on left side of Driver’s Panel) 
UVO eServices System Clock Setup*:
Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock setting screen   Then use 
the on-screen buttons to navigate through setup 
Navigation System Clock Setup*:
Press the SETUP key, then the CLOCK button to display the Clock setting 
screen  Then use the on-screen buttons to navigate through setup  
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 •Door must be closed for this feature to work •Prolonged use of lighting speaker in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
  The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position  
  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  
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/p s13/2015 
   QR CODE
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CENTER PANEL   
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Map/Room Lamps
Push the lens A to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF  This light produces a spot beam for 
convenient use as a map lamp or personal lamp for the driver or front passenger  
When the DOOR button B is pressed, the Map Lamp turns ON when any door is opened 
When the ROOM button C is pressed, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON 
Room Lamp
When the Room Lamp button D is pressed, the lamp turns ON 
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the Engine 
System Start /Stop button* is OFF  
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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
 •Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
 •The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
( Type A )
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 •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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OTHER KEY FEATURES