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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)
*IF EQUIPPED SOUL  FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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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User Settings Mode*Service Mode
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To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument 
Cluster Modes, press the Mode/Select button A when 
the vehicle is at a standstill and with the ENGINE 
START/ STOP button in the ON position and select 
User Settings  
You can navigate the selections on the display by 
pressing the Move/Reset button B, and then selecting 
the item by pressing the Mode/Select button A 
Door:
 •Auto Door Lock & Unlock*
 •Two Press Unlock*
 •Horn Feedback*
Lamp:
 •One-Touch Turn Lamp*
 •Headlamp Delay*
Settings:
 •Language 
 •Temperature Unit 
 •AVG Fuel Economy Reset 
 •Welcome Sound
Service Interval:
 •ON/OFF
 •Set mileage/months
To enter Service Mode, press the Mode/Select  
button A, scroll to Service Mode  by pressing Move/Reset 
button B  Then press the Mode/Select button A to enter  
System will display number of miles remaining until next 
service is due, and type of service  
When service is required, the following will be displayed: 
Service Required 
To reset the Service Mode system, press and hold the Move/
Reset button B for more than 1 second 
To turn Service In OFF, go to User Settings   
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval when in 
User Settings mode:
 •Press the Move/Reset button B and scroll to Service 
Interval  Press the Mode/
Select button A to enter
 •Press the Move/Reset button B and toggle to ON, then 
press the Move/Select button A  Then press the Move/
Reset button B to scroll and 
select the desired miles or 
months for your next service
 •Press the Mode/Select button A to enter
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(Buttons located on Steering Wheel)
(Instrument cluster LCD screen shown)
  To view these videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website  
Refer to page 2 for more information 
LCD Display Video 
LCD Display: Maintenance Video
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/p s13/2015 
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/p s13/2015 
   QR CODE
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
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) 
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
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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 
   QUICK TIPS
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(Buttons located on left side of Driver’s Panel) 
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DRIVER'S PANEL  
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Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine: 
1  Depress the brake pedal 
2   Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park)
To turn the engine OFF – Press the ENGINE START/STOP button again  
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob on your person 
or inside the vehicle 
REMINDERS: 
• In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
• If the Smart Key fob battery is dead, hold the fob up against the Engine Start /Stop button
  Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key 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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  To use electrical accessories:  ACC position   •  When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (amber light A)
  On position  •  When already in the ACC position (amber light A) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (reddish-orange light B)
  •  When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (reddish-orange light B)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without driving may discharge the vehicle’s battery.  
   QUICK TIPS
(Button located on right side of Driver’s Panel)
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DRIVER'S PANEL  
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To adjust the Steering Wheel, push down the lock-release 
lever A and adjust to desired angle B and distance C 
When finished, pull up the lock-release lever A to lock 
Steering Wheel in place 
Tilt/Telescoping Steering WheelHeated Steering Wheel Button*
Press 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  
  
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    If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again   
   QUICK TIPS
(Buttons located on left side of Driver’s Panel) 
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options 
Smart Key Fob:
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 Rear Hatch 
and manually open
REMINDER: The Rear Hatch unlocks when the Smart Key fob 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 located on back of Smart Key)
Smart Key*
HOLD
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Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:
 •Press button once to unlock driver’s door
 •Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
 •Press again to lock all doors
Mechanical Key G:
 •Use to unlock driver’s door
 •Use to turn Child Safety Locks 
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
  Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key 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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  The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell or smart phone  To help prevent this, store each device separately   
   QUICK TIPS
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
OTHER KEY FEATURES   
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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 
   QUICK TIPS
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OTHER KEY FEATURES  
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Rear-Camera Display*
Warning!  Check yo ur sur roun dings for safe\fy
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 System* or UVO eServices 
System* screen while the vehicle is in Reverse 
The Rear-Camera Display activates when the:
1  ENGINE START/STOP button* is in the ON position (green light)
2     Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDER:  While camera is active, only the volume controls on the Audio System can be operated  
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.
(Rear Camera)
(Rear-Camera Display) 
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
OTHER KEY FEATURES  
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 Active ECO System* – page 8 Digital Clock – page 23 Engine Start /Stop Button* – page 12 Folding Rear Seatback – page 30 ISG (Idle, Stop, Go) System* – page 10 Panoramic Sunroof Operation* – page 34 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator – page 39
 Rear-Camera Display* – page 35 Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*  – page 28 Smart Key* – page 31  Tire Mobility Kit – page 36 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS) – page 5
*IF EQUIPPED
   Explain first service process and schedule first service appointment    Tour Parts & Service departments, introduce staff & explain value of Kia Parts and Service   Review recommended maintenance schedule and maintenance requirements to validate warranty   Review business hours & Customer 360° Care   Review the Kia 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program   Ensure 100% satisfaction with sales and delivery process and no problems with the vehicle   Confirm time and best contact number for initial dealer follow-up  Standard Audio System* 
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Sales Manager:
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Customer: 
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 Cruise Control* 
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 Demonstrate operation
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Technology 
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 Demonstrate operation Navigation System* 
– page 22
 
For further Navigation System operation, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. 
  UVO eServices System* 
– page 21
 
For further UVO eServices System information, refer to the UVO System 
 
User’s Manual.
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  CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECKLIST
KEY FEATURE WALKTHROUGHDURING DELIVERY 
Demonstrate the following with the customer:
12V120W
12V180W
AUX USB