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•To prevent overheating the seatwarmer, do not place anything onthe seats that insulates againstheat, such as blankets, cushions orseat covers while the seat warmeris in operation.
•Do not place heavy or sharp ob‐jects on seats equipped with seatwarmers. Damage to the seatwarming components could occur.
•Do not change the seat cover. Itmay damage the seat warmer orairventilation system.
WARNING
nSeat warmer burns
Passengers should use extreme cau‐tion when using seat warmers dueto the possibility of excess heatingor burns. The seat warmer maycause burns even at low tempera‐tures, especially if used for long pe‐riods of time. In particular, the drivermust exercise extreme care for thefollowing types of passengers:
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1.Infants, children, elderly orhandicapped persons, or hospitaloutpatients
2.Persons with sensitive skin orthose that burn easily
3.Fatigued individuals
4.Intoxicated individuals
5.Individuals taking medicationthat can cause drowsiness orsleepiness (sleeping pills, coldtablets, etc.)
Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehi‐
cle electrical systems. The devices
should draw less than 10 amps with the engine running.

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CAUTION
•Use the power outlet only whenthe engine is running and removethe accessory plug after use. Usingthe accessory plug for prolongedperiods of time with the engine offcould cause the battery to dis‐charge.
•Only use 12V electric accessorieswhich are less than 10A in electriccapacity.
•Adjust the air-conditioner or heat‐er to the lowest operating levelwhen using the power outlet.
•Close the cover when not in use.
•Some electronic devices can causeelectronic interference when plug‐ged into a vehicle’s power outlet.These devices may cause exces‐sive audio static and malfunctionsin other electronic systems or de‐vices used in your vehicle.
•Using electrical products which ex‐ceed the limited capacity mightcause heating to the power outletand wiring that could lead to anelectrical breakdown.
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•Always make sure the electricalpart is firmly plugged into thepower outlet. Incomplete pluggingmay cause electrical breakdown.
•Electrical products with a built-inbattery might cause current flow,which could lead to malfunction ofthe electric/ electronic device inyour vehicle. Only use electricalproducts which include reversecurrent prevention.
WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign ele‐ment (pin, etc.) into a power outletand do not touch with a wet hand.You may get an electric shock.
USB charger (if equipped)
The USB charger is designed to re‐
charge batteries of small size electrical devices using a USB cable. The electrical
devices can be recharged when the En‐
gine Start/Stop button is in ACC/ON/ START position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB
port after use. • Some devices are not supported for fast charging but will be charged withnormal speed.
• Use the USB charger when the engine is running to prevent battery dis‐
charge.
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• Only devices that fits the USB portcan be used.
• The USB charger can be used only for battery charging purposes.
• Battery chargers cannot be charged.
Floor mat anchor(s) (if
equipped)
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When using a floor mat on the front
floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehicle.
This keeps the floor mat from sliding
forward.
WARNING
The following must be observedwhen installing ANY floor mat to thevehicle.•Ensure that the floor mats are se‐curely attached to the vehicle'sfloor mat anchor(s) before drivingthe vehicle.
•Do not use ANY floor mat thatcannot be firmly attached to thevehicle's floor mat anchors.
•Do not stack floor mats on top ofone another (e.g. all-weather rub‐ber mat on top of a carpeted floormat). Only a single floor matshould be installed in each position.
IMPORTANT - Your vehicle was man‐ufactured with driver's side floormat anchors that are designed tosecurely hold the floor mat in place.To avoid any interference with pedaloperation, Kia recommends that onlythe Kia floor mat designed for use inyour vehicle be installed.
Shopping bag holder
CAUTION
•Do not hang a bag weighing morethan 3 kg (7 lbs.). It may causedamage to the shopping bag hold‐er.
•Do not hang the frail objects whenyou drive rough road, the objectsmay be damaged.

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Clothes hanger (if equipped)
To use the hanger, pull down the upper
portion of hanger.
CAUTION
Do not hang heavy clothes, sincethose may damage the hook.
WARNING
Do not hang other objects such ashangers or hard objects exceptclothes. Also, do not put heavy,sharp or breakable objects in theclothe pockets. In an accident orwhen the curtain air bag is inflated,it may cause vehicle damage or per‐sonal injury.
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EXTERIOR FEATURES
Roof rack (if equipped)
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If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
Crossbars and fixing components nee‐ ded to install the roof rack on your ve‐
hicle may be obtained from an author‐
ized Kia dealer or other qualified shop.
NOTICE
•The crossbars (if equipped) should
be placed in the proper load carry‐
ing positions prior to placing items
onto the roof rack.
•If the vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, be sure not to position
cargo onto the roof rack in such a
way that it could interfere with
sunroof operation.
•When the roof rack is not being
used to carry cargo, the crossbars
may need to be repositioned if
wind noise is detected.
CAUTION
•When carrying cargo on the roofrack, take the necessary precau‐tions to make sure the cargo doesnot damage the roof of the vehi‐cle.
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•When carrying large objects on theroof rack, make sure they do notexceed the overall roof length orwidth.
•When you are carrying cargo onthe roof rack, do not operate thesunroof (if equipped).
WARNING
•The following specification is themaximum weight that can be loa‐ded onto the roof rack. Distributethe load as evenly as possibleacross the crossbars (if equipped)and roof rack and secure the loadfirmly.
ROOFRACK75 kg (165 lbs.) EVEN‐LY DISTRIBUTED
Loading cargo or luggage in excessof the specified weight limit on theroof rack may damage your vehi‐cle.
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•The vehicle center of gravity willbe higher when items are loadedonto the roof rack. Avoid suddenstarts, braking, sharp turns,abrupt maneuvers or high speedsthat may result in loss of vehiclecontrol or rollover resulting in anaccident.
•Always drive slowly and turn cor‐ners carefully when carrying itemson the roof rack. Severe wind up‐drafts, caused by passing vehiclesor natural causes, can cause sud‐den upward pressure on items loa‐ded on the roof rack. This is espe‐cially true when carrying large, flatitems such as wood panels or mat‐tresses. This could cause the itemsto fall off the roof rack and causedamage to your vehicle or othersaround you.
•To prevent damage or loss of car‐go while driving, check frequentlybefore or while driving to makesure the items on the roof rack aresecurely fastened.
Side seal molding (if equipped)
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CAUTION
Don’t step up the side seal moldingon the frame. Heavy loads on themolding can cause deformation anddamage.
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Audio system............................................................................. 5-02Antenna.................................................................................. 5-02
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AUDIO SYSTEM
NOTICE
If you install an aftermarket HID
head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and
electronic device may malfunction.
Antenna
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Your car uses a roof antenna to receive
both AM and FM broadcast signals. This
antenna is a removable type. To remove the antenna, turn it coun‐
terclockwise. To install the antenna,
turn it clockwise.
CAUTION
•Before entering a place with a lowheight clearance or a car wash, re‐move surely the antenna by rotat‐ing it counterclockwise. If not, theantenna may be damaged.
•When reinstalling your antenna, itis important that it is fully tight‐ened and adjusted to the uprightposition to ensure proper recep‐tion. But it could be folded or re‐moved when parking the vehicle orwhen loading cargo on the roofrack.
•When cargo is loaded on the roofrack, do not place the cargo nearthe antenna pole to ensure properreception.
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AUX, USB port (if equipped)
You can use the AUX port to connect
audio devices and the USB port to plug
in a USB device or iPod ®
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NOTICE
When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise
may occur during playback. If this
happens, use the power source of
the portable audio device.
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is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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AM and FM radio signals are broadcast
from transmitter towers located around your city. They are intercepted
by the radio antenna on your vehicle.
This signal is then received by the radio and sent to your vehicle speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached
your vehicle, the precise engineering of
your audio system ensures the best possible quality reproduction. However,
in some cases the signal coming to your
vehicle may not be strong and clear.
This can be due to factors, such as the
distance from the radio station, close‐ ness of other strong radio stations or
the presence of buildings, bridges or
other large obstructions in the area.
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greater distances than FM broadcasts. This is because AM radio waves are
transmitted at low frequencies. These
long, low frequency radio waves can follow the curvature of the earth rath‐
er than travelling straight out into the
atmosphere. In addition, they curve around obstructions so that they can
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FM broadcasts are transmitted at high
frequencies and do not bend to follow the earth's surface. Because of this, FM
broadcasts generally begin to fade at
short distances from the station. Also, FM signals are easily affected by build‐
ings, mountains, or other obstructions.
These can result in certain listening conditions which might lead you to be‐
lieve a problem exists with your radio.
The following conditions are normal and do not indicate radio trouble:• Fading - As your vehicle moves away from the radio station, the signal will
weaken and sound will begin to fade. When this occurs, we suggest that
you select another stronger station.
• Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the
transmitter and your radio can dis‐
turb the signal causing static or flut‐ tering noises to occur. Reducing the
treble level may lessen this effect un‐ til the disturbance clears.
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• Station Swapping - As an FM signal
weakens, another more powerful sig‐
nal near the same frequency may be‐ gin to play. This is because your radio
is designed to lock onto the clearest
signal. If this occurs, select another
station with a stronger signal.
• Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio sig‐ nals being received from several di‐
rections can cause distortion or flut‐
tering. This can be caused by a direct
and reflected signal from the same
station, or by signals from two sta‐
tions with close frequencies. If this occurs, select another station until
the condition has passed.
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