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Features of your vehicle
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
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1. Driver’s temperature control knob
2. AUTO (automatic control) button
3. Front windshield defroster button
4. Rear window/mirrors defroster button
5. Air conditioning button
6. Air intake control buttons
7. OFF button
8. Fan speed control buttons
9. Mode selection button
10. Passenger's temperature control knob
11. SYNC temperature control selection but-
ton
12. Climate control display
13. Rear temperature control knob
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Rear seat
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Front seat
CAUTION
Operating the blower when the
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion could cause the battery to
discharge. Operate the blower
when the engine is running.

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For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired
while defrosting or defogging, set
the mode to the floor-defrost posi-
tion.
Before driving, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-
ciency and to reduce the probabili-
ty of fogging up the inside of the
windshield.Automatic climate control
system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired
position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position will
be selected automatically and the
air conditioning will turn on
according to the detected ambient
temperature.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING - Windshield
heating
Do not use the or posi-
tion during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temper-
ature of the outside air and the
windshield could cause the
outer surface of the windshield
to fog up, causing loss of visi-
bility. In this case, set the mode
selection to the position
and fan speed control to the
lower speed.
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The seat warmer (with air ventila-
tion) defaults to the OFF position
whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side win-
dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to the
side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor extension for-
ward or backward (4).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for
holding a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)* The actual sunvisor lamp in the vehi-
cle may differ from the illustration.
CAUTION- Vanity mirror
lamp
If you use the vanity mirror lamp,
turn off the lamp before return-
ing the sunvisor to its original
position, otherwise it could
result in battery discharge and
possible sunvisor damage.CAUTION - Seat damage
When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solvent
such as paint thinner, ben-
zene, alcohol and gasoline.
Doing so may damage the air
ventilation seat.
Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on the seat. Those
things may damage the air
ventilation seat.
Be careful not to spill liquid
such as water or beverages on
the seat. If you spill some liquid,
wipe the seat with a dry towel.
Before using the air ventilation
seat, dry the seat completely.
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-
trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning
lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and
make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted
driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
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FCA sensor
(Front Camera/Front Radar)
In order for FCA system to operate
properly, always make sure the sen-
sor or sensor cover is clean and free
of dirt, snow, and debris.Dirt, snow, or foreign substances on
the lens may adversely affect the
sensing performance of the sensor.
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NOTICE
• Do not install any accessories, such
as a license plate bracket or
bumper sticker near the sensor
area. Do not replace the bumper
by yourself. Doing so may adverse-
ly affect the sensing performance.
• Always keep the sensor/bumper
area clean.
• Use only a soft cloth to wash the
vehicle. Also, do not spray highly
pressurized water on the sensor
installed on the bumper.
• Be careful not to apply unneces-
sary force on the frontal sensor
area. When the sensor moves out
of the correct position due to
external force, the system may not
operate correctly and may not
provide a warning light or mes-
sage. In this case, we recommend
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
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• Use only the genuine Kia sensor
cover. Do not arbitrarily apply
paint on the sensor cover.
• Do not tint the window or install
stickers, or accessories around the
inside mirror where the camera is
installed.
• Make sure the frontal camera
installation point does not get wet.
• Do not impact or arbitrarily
remove any radar/camera compo-
nents.
• Do not place reflective
objects(white paper or mirror etc.)
on the dashboard. The system may
activate unnecessarily due to
reflection of the sunlight.
• Excessive audio system volume
may prevent occupants from hear-
ing FCA system warning alarm.
• If the front bumper becomes dam-
aged in the area around the radar
sensor, FCA system may not oper-
ate properly. We recommend you
have the vehicle inspected by
authorized Kia dealer.
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When external condition is inter-
vened
- The brightness of outside changes
suddenly when entering/exiting a
tunnel or passing under a bridge.
- The headlamps are not on at night
or in a tunnel, or light level is low.
- There is a boundary structure in
the roadway.
- The light reflects from water on the
road.
- When light shines brightly from
behind the vehicle.
- The distance from the vehicle
ahead is very short or the vehicle
ahead covers up the lane line.
- You drive on a steep grade or a
sharp curve.
- The vehicle vibrates heavily.
- The temperature near inside mirror
is very high due to direct sun light
and etc.When front visibility is poor
- The lens or windshield is covered
by foreign materials.
- The sensor cannot detect the lane
because of fog, heavy rain or snow.
- The windshield is fogged by humid
air in the vehicle.
- There is an object on the dash-
board that interferes with the cam-
era.LKA system malfunction
If there is a problem with the system
a message will appear. If the problem
continues LKA system fail indicator
will illuminate.
WARNING
LKA system is a system to help
prevent the driver from leaving
the lane. However, the driver
should not solely rely on the
system but always take the nec-
essary actions for safe driving
practices.
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System description
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW)
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system uses radar sensors in the
rear bumper to monitor and warn the
driver of an approaching vehicle in
the driver's blind spot area.
The system monitors the rear area of
the vehicle and provides information
to the driver with an audible alert and
a indicator on the outside rearview
mirrors.(1) Blind spot area
BCW range varies relative to
vehicle speed. Note that if your
vehicle is traveling much faster
than the vehicles around you, the
warning will not occur.(2) Closing at high speed
BCW will alert you when it
detects a vehicle is approaching
in an adjacent lane at a high rate
of speed. If the driver activates
the turn signal when the system
detects an oncoming vehicle, the
system sounds an audible alert.
BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING (BCW)/REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC COLLISION WARNING
(RCCW) (IF EQUIPPED)
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When the system is not used turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.Warning type
The system will activate when:
1. The system is on.
2. Vehicle speed is above 20 mph
(30 km/h).
3. Other vehicles are detected in the
rear side.
First stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outside
rearview mirror.
If the detected vehicle is not in
detecting range, the warning will turn
off.
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WARNING
BCW system and Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning is not a
substitute for proper and safe
driving procedures.
Always drive safely and use cau-
tion when changing lanes or
backing up. BCW system and
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
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Second stage alert
The second stage alarm will activate
when:
1.The first stage alert is on
2.The turn signal is on to change a
lane
When the second stage alert is acti-
vated, a warning light will blink on the
outside rearview mirror and an alarm
will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to
the original position, the second
stage alert will be deactivated.- The second stage alarm can be
deactivated.
To activate the alarm:
Go to the User Settings Mode →
Driver Assistance and select
"Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Sound" on the LCD display.
To deactivate the alarm:
Go to the User Settings Mode →
Driver Assistance and deselect
"Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Sound" on the LCD display.
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NOTICE
The alarm function helps alert the
driver. Deactivate this function only
when it is necessary
Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside of the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.
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If the vehicle detected by sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound and the warn-
ing light will blink on the outside
rearview mirror.
If the detected vehicle is out of
detection range, moving away in the
opposite direction or moving slow,
or if the vehicle is right behind your
vehicle, if the direction of the other
vehicle is not heading towards your
vehicle, the warning is cancelled.
The system may not operate prop-
erly due to other factors or circum-
stances. Always pay attention to
your surroundings.
❈If your vehicle's left or right side
bumper is blinded by a barrier or
vehicles, the system sensing abili-
ty may be limited.
WARNING
BCW system and Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning is
not a substitute for proper
driving procedures. Always
drive safely and use caution
when changing lanes or back-
ing up. BCW system and Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.
When BCW system is being
activated, the warning light on
the outside rearview mirror
will illuminate whenever a
vehicle is detected by the sys-
tem. To avoid accidents, do not
focus only on the warning
light and neglect to see the
surrounding of the vehicle.
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Drive safely even though the
vehicle is equipped with BCW
system. Do not solely rely on
the system but check for your-
self before changing lanes.
The system may not alert the
driver in some conditions so
always check the surround-
ings while driving.