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✽NOTICE• To avoid possible theft, do not leave
valuables in the storage compartment.
• Since stored items may move while driving, be sure to position them in
the storage compartment so that they
do not make noise or cause a potential
safety hazard when the vehicle is mov-
ing.
• Always keep the storage compartment covers closed while driving. Do not
attempt to place many items in the
storage compartment that the storage
compartment cover cannot close
securely.
Center console storageTo open either of the console storage
compartments, press button
➀
or
➁.
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or front passenger.
Multi boxRear (if equipped)To open the storage compartment, pull
the armrest down and pull up on the lock-
ing tab (
➀). It can be used for storing
small items.
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
WARNING
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
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3Glove boxThe glove box can be locked (
➀) and
unlocked (
➁) with a master key.
It cannot be locked/unlocked with the sub
key.
To open the glove box, make sure it is
unlocked, then pull the handle (
➂) and
the glove box will automatically open
(
➃). Close the glove box after use.
✽ ✽ NOTICESince key is not fully inserted into the
glove box key set, do not apply excessive
force. Doing so may damage the parts.
Sunglass holder A sunglass storage compartment is pro-
vided on the overhead console. To open
the sunglass holder, press the cover and
the holder will slowly open. Place your
sunglasses in the compartment door with
the lenses facing out. Push to close.✽ ✽NOTICEMake sure the sunglass holder is closed
while driving.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in case
of an accident or sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
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Cigarette lighterFrontTo use the cigarette lighter, press the
front face then release it to allow the cig-
arette lighter and ashtray to slowly
extend from the center panel.
To operate the cigarette lighter, press it in
and release it. When it is heated, it auto-
matically pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the ignition
switch must be in the ACC position for
the lighter to operate.
Ashtrays Front To use the ashtray, press the front face
and release it to allow the cigarette
lighter and ashtray to slowly extend from
the center panel.
To remove the ashtray, grasp the ashtray
bucket (
➀) and carefully pull it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
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CAUTION
Do not hold the lighter in after it isalready heated because it willoverheat.
Only a genuine Kia lighter should be used in the cigarette lightersocket. The use of plug-in acces-sories (shavers, hand-held vacu- ums, and coffee pots, for exam-ple) may damage the socket orcause electrical failure.
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Cup holderCups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
FrontTo open the cup holder cover, press the
cover and it will automatically open. Push
the cover to close after use.
WARNING
- Ashtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays
as waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other com-
bustible materials may cause a
fire.
WARNING
- Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups ofhot liquid in the cup holder while
the vehicle is in motion. If the hot
liquid spills, you could be burned.
Such a burn to the driver could
cause a loss of control of the
vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden stop
or collision, do not place uncov-
ered or insecure bottles, glasses,
cans, etc., in the cup holder while
the vehicle is in motion.
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RearTo use cup holders in rear seat, pull
down the rear seat armrest.
SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull
it downward, unsnap it from the bracket
(➀) and swing it to the side.
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and pull up the mirror cover (
➁).
Pull the extension panel (
➂) of the sunvi-
sor to lengthen the sunvisor.
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CAUTION
Do not place heavy cups or cans in cup holders. Cup holders could bedamaged.
CAUTION
Close the vanity mirror coversecurely and return the sunvisor to its original position after use. If thevanity mirror is not closed securely, the lamp will stay on and couldresult in battery discharge and pos-sible sunvisor damage.

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3Power outlet (if equipped)The power outlets are designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate with
vehicle electrical systems. The devices
should draw less than 10 amps with the
engine running.
✽ ✽
NOTICE• Use when the engine is running and
remove a plug from the power outlet
after using the electric appliance.
Using when the engine stops or
remaining the electric appliance
plugged in for many hours may cause
the battery to discharge.
• Only use the electric appliances which are less than 12V and 10A in electric
capacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operation level when you
have to use the power outlet while
using the air-conditioner or heater.
• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference and when
plugged into a vehicle's power outlet.
These devices may cause excessive
audio static and malfunctions in other
electronic systems or devices used in
your vehicle.
Aux, USB and iPod port
(if equipped)If your vehicle has an aux and/or
USB(universal serial bus) port or iPod
port, you can use an aux port to connect
audio devices and an USB port to plug in
an USB and also an iPod port to plug in
an iPod.✽ ✽ NOTICEWhen 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. ❈ iPod
®is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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ClockAnalog (if equipped)Whenever the battery terminals, A/V
CLOCK fuse, or Power Connect are dis-
connected, you must reset the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the clock buttons operate as
follows:➀
: time increases one minute each timethe button is pressed. It increases
continuously if pressed longer than 3
seconds.
Digital (if equipped)Whenever the battery terminals, A/V
CLOCK fuse, or Power Connect are dis-
connected, you must reset the time.
For details, see end of chapter 3.
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3If your vehicle is equipped with this fea-
ture, you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof control buttons located
on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened, closed,
or tilted when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
Sliding the sunroof Autoslide openTo use the autoslide feature, momentar-
ily (more than 0.5 second) press the
SLIDE OPEN button on the overhead
console. The sunroof will slide all the way
open. To stop the sunroof sliding at any
point, press any sunroof control button.Manual slide openPress the SLIDE OPEN button on the
overhead console for less than 0.5 sec-
ond.CloseTo close the sunroof, press the CLOSE
button on the overhead console and hold
it until the sunroof is closed.
Tilting the sunroof Autotilt openTo use the autotilt feature, momentarily
(more than 0.5 second) press the TILT
UP button on the overhead console. The
sunroof will tilt all the way open. To stop
the sunroof tilting at any point, press any
sunroof control button.Manual tilt openPress the TILT UP button on the over-
head console for less than 0.5 second.CloseTo close the sunroof, press the CLOSE
button on the overhead console and hold
it until the sunroof is closed.
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CAUTION
Do not continue to press the sun-
roof control button(s) after thesunroof is fully opened, closed, ortilted. Damage to the motor orsystem components could occur.
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Sunshade The sunshade will be opened with the
glass panel automatically when the glass
panel is slid. After closing the glass panel
the sunshade will only close manually.
In case of an emergency If the sunroof does not open electrically:
1. Remove the lens.
2. Open the sunglass holder.
3. Remove the four (4) screws, and thenremove the overhead console.
4. Insert the emergency handle (provided with the vehicle) and turn the handle
clockwise to open or counterclockwise
to close.
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WARNING
Do not extend face or arms out-side through the sunroof opening
while driving.
Make sure hand and face are safely out of the way before clos-
ing a sunroof.
CAUTION
Do not press any sunroof control button longer than necessary.Damage to the motor or systemcomponents could occur.
Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on the guide rail.
If you try to open the sunroof when the temperature is belowfreezing or when the sunroof iscovered with snow or ice, the glass or the motor could be dam-aged.
The sunroof is made to slide together with sunshade. Do notleave the sunshade closed whilethe sunroof is open.
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3Resetting the sunroofWhenever the vehicle battery is discon-
nected or discharged, or you use the
emergency handle to operate the sun-
roof, you have to reset your sunroof sys-
tem as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion.
2. According to the position of the sun- roof, do as follows.
1) in case that the sunroof has closedcompletely or been tilted
: Press the TILT UP button for 1 second.
2) in case that the sunroof has slide- opened
: Press and hold the CLOSE button for more than 5 seconds until the
sunroof has closed completely.
And then press the TILT UP but-
ton for 1 second
3. Then, release it.
4. Press and hold the TILT UP button once again until the sunroof has
returned to the original position of
TILT UP after it is raised a little higher
than the maximum TILT UP position.
When this is complete, the sunroof sys-
tem is reset.
Glass antenna (if equipped)When the radio power switch is turned on
while the ignition key is in either the “ON”
or “ACC” position, your car will receive
both AM and FM broadcast signals
through the antenna in the rear window
glass.ANTENNA
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CAUTION
Do not clean the inside of the rear window glass with a cleaner orscraper to remove the foreigndeposits as this may cause dam- age to the antenna elements.
Avoid adding metallic coating such as Ni, Cd, and so on. Thesecan disturb receiving AM and FMbroadcast signals.