lights KIA BORREGO 2015 Owner's Manual

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Turn signals and lane change sig- nals
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down
(A). The green arrow indicators on the
instrument panel indicate which turn sig-
nal is operating. They will self-cancel
after a turn is completed. If the indicator
continues to flash after a turn, manually
return the lever to the OFF position. To signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in position
(B). The lever will return to the OFF posi-tion when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out andwill require replacement.
One-touch lane change function
(if equipped)
To activate an one-touch lane change
function, move the turn signal lever
slightly for less than 0.5 second and then
release it. The lane change signals will
blink 3 times.
✽✽ NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, a bulb may be burned out or
have a poor electrical connection in the
circuit.
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Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide improved
visibility when visibility is poor due to fog,
rain or snow, etc. The fog lights will turn
on when the fog light switch (1) is turned
on after the parklight is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the fog light
switch (1) to the OFF position.
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CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle electrical power. Only use the foglights when visibility is poor.
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Rear fog light (if equipped)
To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the
headlight switch to the headlight on posi-
tion and press the rear fog light switch
(light on switch will illuminate).
The rear fog lights turn on when the rear
fog switch is pressed after the front fog
switch is turned to the ON position and
the headlight switch to the parklight posi-
tion. (if equipped)
To turn the rear fog lights off, press the
rear fog light switch again or turn the
headlight switch to the OFF position.
✽✽NOTICE
To turn on the rear fog light switch, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position.
Daytime running light (if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful in many different driving conditions,
and it is especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system will make the head-
lights light turn OFF when:
1. The parklight switch is ON.
2. Engine stops.
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Headlight leveling device (if equipped)
To adjust the headlight beam level
according to the number of passengers
and loading weight in the luggage area,
turn the beam leveling switch.
The higher the number of the switch
position, the lower the headlight beam
level. Always keep the headlight beam at
the proper leveling position, or headlights
may dazzle other road users.
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Listed below are the examples of proper
switch settings. For loading conditions
other than those listed below, adjust the
switch position so that the beam level
may be the nearest as the conditionobtained according to the list.
D191100AHM Headlight washer (if equipped)
To operate the headlight washer, press
the headlight washer button. It will oper-
ate when the headlight switch is in thefirst or second position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The washer
fluid will spray on the headlights.
Also, if you pull the wiper lever towards
you for about 1 second, when the head-
lights are on, the headlight washer will
operate. (if equipped)✽✽NOTICE
 Check the headlight washers periodi- cally to confirm that the washer fluid
is being sprayed properly onto the
headlight lenses.
 The headlight washer may not work temporarily if it freezes after a car
wash, rain or snow in the winter. But
it will work normally after it defrosts.
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Loading condition
Driver only
Driver + Front passenger
Driver + Front passenger
+ 3rd row passengerFull passengers
(including driver)Full passengers (including
driver) + Maximum per-
missible loading
Driver + Maximum per-
missible loading Switch position
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D210000BEND210100AHM Map lamp
Push the lens to turn the map lamp on or
off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp at night or
as a personal lamp for the driver and the
front passenger.D210200AHM-EE Room lamp
DOOR: The light comes on when any
door (or tailgate) is opened
regardless of the ignition switch
position. When doors are
unlocked by the transmitter (or
smart key), the light comes on
for approximately 30 seconds
as long as any door is not
opened. The light goes out
gradually after approximately30 seconds if the door is
closed. However, if the ignition
switch is ON or all doors are
locked, the light will turn off
immediately.
INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engineis not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
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Glove box lamp (if equipped)
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must be
ON for the glove box lamp to function.D210600AUN
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
Opening the lid of the vanity mirror will
automatically turn on the mirror light.
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(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.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”. E020300BHM
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
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 famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.WARNING
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 pri-
mary 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 which are not permis-
sible by law should never be used
during operation of the vehicle.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
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ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
✽✽NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
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ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent battery
discharge.
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START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked in this posi-tion. E030205AHM
WARNING - Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park), set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occurif these precautions are not taken.
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Never reach for the ignition switch,or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
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ACC(Accessory)
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electri-
cal accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge. E030203AHM
ON
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started. Do not leave the
ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON
position for a long time. The battery may
discharge, because the engine is not run-ning.E030704AHM
START/RUN
To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the shift lever in the P
(Park) or the N (Normal) position. For
your safety, start the engine with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.
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NOTICE
If you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without depressing the brake
pedal, the engine will not start and the
button will change in OFF ➔
➔
ACC ➔➔
ON ➔➔
OFF or ACC order.
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✽✽
NOTICE
If you leave the ENGINE START/ STOP
button in the ACC or ON position for a
long time, the battery will discharge.
Orange indicator
Green indicator
Not illuminated
WARNING
Never press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion. This wouldresult in loss of directional con-
trol and braking function, whichcould cause an accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the
driver's seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in P
(Park), set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if theseprecautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ENGINE START/STOP button or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in the area could
cause loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily
injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver's seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to anaccident.

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ESP operation
ESP ON condition
ON, ESP and ESP OFF indi-
cator lights illuminate for
approximately 3 seconds,
then ESP is turned on.
Press the ESP OFF button for at least half a second after
turning the ignition ON to turn
ESP off. (ESP OFF indicator
will illuminate). To turn theESP on, press the ESP OFF
button (ESP OFF indicatorlight will go off).
you may hear a slight ticking
sound. This is the ESP per-
forming an automatic system
self-check and does not indi-
cate a problem. When operating
When the ESP is in operation,
ESP indicator light blinks.
Program is operating proper-
ly, you can feel a slight pulsa-
tion in the vehicle. This is only
the effect of brake control and
indicates nothing unusual.
or slippery road, pressing the
accelerator pedal may not
cause the engine rpm (revo-
lutions per minute) to
increase. E070502AUN-EE
ESP operation off
ESP OFF state
press the ESP OFF button (ESP OFF indicator light illu-minates).
to LOCK position when ESP
is off, ESP remains off. Upon
restarting the engine, the
ESP will automatically turn onagain.
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CAUTION
Always check if there is anythingunder the rear part of the vehicle
before adjusting the ALS.
There may be noise heard while the ALS is adjusting the height toa mode.
Do not turn off the engine or press the switch to another modewhile the ALS is adjusting to themode selected.
Do not activate the ALS when the air filter of the compressor has
been submerged.
Inspect or replace the ALS air fil- ter and air spring according to themaintenance schedule.
Do not drive the vehicle when the air spring is damaged or airless.Have the vehicle towed with allthe wheels lifted from the ground.
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(Continued) Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer if all thelights of the ALS indicator is illu-minated.
All the lights of the ALS indicator can be illuminated when the vehi-cle was parked with one side ofthe vehicle lifted or when one
side of the vehicle was lifted witha jack. When this happens, takethe vehicle to a level ground, and turn off the engine. The ALS will
operate normally when the engineis turned on again.