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Driving your vehicle
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 ifthe engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition key 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 lamp
can be checked in this position. Starting the engine
WARNING
- Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehi-
cle is moving. This would result
in loss of directional control
and braking function, whichcould cause an accident.
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The anti-theft steering columnlock (if equipped) is not a sub-
stitute 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 mayoccur if these precautions arenot taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand orarm in this area could cause a
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, interfere with the driv-er and lead to an accident.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your
vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots,etc.)
may interfere with your abilityto use the brake and accelera-tor pedal.
Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal
depressed. The vehicle can
move and lead to an accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is nor- mal. The vehicle may suddenly
move if the brake padel isreleased when the rpm is high.

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Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-
ed before starting the engine and
then have to be warmed up before
starting to drive.
1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P(park). Depress the brake pedal
fully.
You can also start the engine
when the shift lever is in theN(neutral) position.3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position to pre-heat the engine.
Then the glow indicator light will
illuminate.
4. If the glow indicator light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the STARTposition and hold it there until the
engine starts (a maximum of 10
seconds), then release the key.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after the preheating is com-
pleted, turn the ignition key once
more to the LOCK position for 10
seconds, and then to the ON posi-
tion, in order to preheat again.
Starting and stopping the engine for
turbocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for sever-
al seconds before sufficient lubri-cation is ensured in the tur-bocharger unit.
2. After high speed or extended driv- ing, requiring a heavy engine load,
run the engine on idle condition
about 1 minute before turning it off.
This idle time will allow the tur- bocharger to cool prior to shutting
the engine off.
W-60
Glow indicator light
CAUTION
Do not turn off the engine imme-
diately after it has been subject-ed to a heavy load. Doing somay cause severe damage to the engine or turbo charger unit.

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6
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
Illuminated engine start/stop
button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the engine start/stop button will illu-
minate for your convenience. Thelight will go off after about 30 sec-
onds when the door is closed. It willalso go off immediately when the
engine start/stop button is ON posi-tion. Engine start/stop button posi- tion
OFF
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the engine start/stop but-
ton with the shift lever in the P (Park)
position. When you press the engine
start/stop button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
engine start/stop button will not
change to the OFF position but to the
ACC position.
Vehicles equipped with anti-theft
steering column lock
The steering wheel locks when the
engine start/stop button is in the OFF
position to protect you against theft.
It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver's
door, the warning chime will sound.
Try locking the steering wheel again.
If the problem is not solved, we rec-
ommend that the system be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
In addition, if the engine start/stop
button is in the OFF position after the
driver's door is opened, the steering
wheel will not lock and the warning
chime will sound. In such a situation,
close the door. Then the steering
wheel will lock and the warning
chime will stop.
OHM056001
Not illuminated

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✽✽
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the engine start/stop but-
ton will not work. Press the engine
start/stop button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release the tension. 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
electrical accessories are opera-tional.
If the engine start/stop button is in
the ACC position for more than 1
hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.
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 running.
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine (START/RUN) or vehiclepower (ON), only when the vehi- cle is not in motion. In an emer-gency situation while the vehi-cle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to theACC position by pressing theengine start/stop button for more than 2 seconds or 3 timessuccessively within 3 seconds.If the vehicle is still moving, youcan restart the engine without depressing the brake pedal bypressing the engine start/stopbutton with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
Orange indicatorGreen indicator

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3. Press the engine start/stop button
while depressing the brake pedal.
4. Continue depressing the brake pedal until the illuminated glow
indicator goes off. (approximately5 seconds)
5. The engine starts running when the glow indicator goes off.
✽✽
NOTICE
If the engine start/stop button is
pressed once more while the engine
is pre-heating, the engine may start.
Starting and stopping the engine for
turbocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for sever-
al seconds before sufficient lubri-cation is ensured in the tur-bocharger unit.
2. After high speed or extended driv- ing, requiring a heavy engine load,
idle the engine about 1 minute
before turning it off.
This idle time will allow the tur- bocharger to cool prior to shutting
the engine off. Even if the smart key is in the vehi-
cle, if it is far away from you, the
engine may not start.
When the engine start/stop button is in the ACC position or above, if
any door is opened, the system
checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, a
message “Key is not in the vehicle”
will appear on the LCD display. Andif all doors are closed, the chime
will sound for 5 seconds. The indi-
cator or warning will turn off while
the vehicle is moving. Always have
the smart key with you.
W-60
Glow indicator light
CAUTION
Do not turn the engine off imme-
diately after it has been subject-ed to a heavy load. Doing so may cause severe damage tothe engine or turbocharger unit.

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For smooth operation, depress thebrake pedal when shifting from N(Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.
Transaxle ranges
The indicator lights in the instrument
cluster displays the shift lever posi-
tion when the ignition switch is in theON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park). This
position locks the transaxle and pre-
vents the front wheels from rotating. R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
WARNING
- Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position; then set the parking
brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movementcan occur if these precautions
are not followed in the orderidentified.
Do not use the engine brake (shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slip-
pery roads.
The vehicle may slip causing an accident.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not acceleratethe engine in R (Reverse) orany forward gear position withthe brakes on.
When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold the vehicle sta-tionary with engine power.Use the service brake or theparking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R(Reverse) when the engine isabove idle speed.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause
the drive wheels to lock which
will cause you to lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) posi- tion in place of the parking
brake. Always make sure the
shift lever is latched in the P
(Park) position and set the
parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattend- ed in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged
if you shift into P (Park) whilethe vehicle is in motion.

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N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakesare applied. - Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow below steps when parking
and you want the vehicle to movewhen pushed.
1.After parking your vehicle, step on
the brake pedal and move the shift
lever to [P] with the ignition button
in [ON] or while the engine is run-ning.
2.If the parking brake is applied unlock the parking brake.
3.While pressing the brake pedal, turn the ignition button [OFF].
- For smart key equipped vehicles,the ignition switch can be moved
to [OFF] only when the shift leveris in [P].
4.Change the gear shift lever to [N] (Neutral) while pressing the brakepedal and pushing [SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE] button or inserting,
pressing down a tool (e.g. flathead
screw-driver) into the [SHIFTLOCK RELEASE] access hole at
the same time. Then, the vehicle
will move when external force isapplied.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage the transaxle if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is inmotion, except as explained in “Rocking the vehicle”, in thismanual.
CAUTION
With the exception of parking in neutral gear, always park thevehicle in [P] (Park) for safety and engage the parking brake.
Before parking in [N] (Neutral) gear, first make sure the park-ing ground is level and flat. Donot park in [N] gear on any slopes or gradients.
If parked and left in [N], thevehicle may move and causeserious damage and injury.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever in N (Neutral).
The engine brake will not work and lead to an accident.

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This mode is used when driving on slippery roads such as
snowy and rainy roads at normal speed.
Maximum speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
2H
(Rear-wheel drive)
✽✽ NOTICE
4WD transfer has a time delay for a few seconds until the actual shift is made after turning the transfe r shift knob.
When the 4WD transfer mode is shifted, it may cause mechanical noise. It is not a mechanical failur e but a normal
condition.
Part-Time 4WD (if equipped)
Transfer mode Selection button Indicator light Description
This mode is used when driving on normal roads and
highway.
4H
(High-speed
4-wheel drive)
This mode is used when increased traction is required,
such as climbing or descending hills, driving off-roads,
and towing a vehicle.
Maximum speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)
4L
(Low-speed
4-wheel drive)
44 WW DD
H
H II
4WD
HI
4WD
LOW
44 WW DD
L
L OO WW
(not illuminated)
(illuminated)(illuminated)
CAUTION
When you stop the vehicle to transfer the shift knob, wait until the corresponding indicator light turns on or off to depart. If the vehicle moves before the transfer is completed, the vehicle may be damaged.

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Part-time 4WD knob operation
2H ↔↔
4H
Turn the transfer knob from the 2H mode to 4H mode or 4H mode to 2H
mode at the speed below 80 km/h
(50 mph). It is not necessary to put
the shift lever into the N (Neutral)
position. Perform this operation when
driving straight. There will be a few
seconds of time delay before shifting
into the desired mode.
If the weather is extremely cold (- 15°C /5°F) and the engine is not
heated, transfer from 2H mode to 4H
mode when the vehicle is stopped or
at low speed. 4H
↔
↔
4L
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Put the shift lever into the N (Neutral) position.
3. Turn the transfer knob to the 4H or 4L position.
4. Before shifting to other ranges from the N (Neutral) position, wait
for the corresponding indicator
light to turn on or off in the cluster.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the mode is not shifted like the
previous instructions, it will not
transfer into the selected mode and
the corresponding indicator light
will continuously blink.
OHM058010N
OHM058011
CAUTION
Always check the 4WD shift knob and cluster to see if thesystem has been activated unintentionally.
Do not speed over 80 km/h (50 mph) in the 4H mode and 40km/h (25 mph) in the 4L mode.

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This mode is used when driving on slippery roads, such as
snowy and rainy roads at normal speed.
Maximum speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
AUTO
(Automatic
4-wheel drive)
✽✽ NOTICE
4WD transfer has a time delay for a few seconds until the actual shift is made after turning the transfe r shift knob.
When the 4WD transfer mode is shifted, it may cause mechanical noise. It is not a mechanical failur e but a normal
condition.
Full-Time 4WD Operation (if equipped)
Transfer mode Selection button Indicator light Description
This mode is used when driving on normal roads and
highway.
The engine power is distributed to all four wheels auto-
matically without the driver's intervention in accordance
with the road conditions and driving conditions.
4H
(High-speed
4-wheel drive)
This mode is used when ncreased traction is required,
such as climbing or descending hills, driving off-roads,
and towing a vehicle.
Maximum speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)
4L
(Low-speed
4-wheel drive)
44 WW DD
H
H II
4WD
HI
4WD
LOW
44 WW DD
L
L OO WW
(not illuminated)
(illuminated)(illuminated)
CAUTION
When you stop the vehicle to transfer the shift knob, wait until the corresponding indicator light turns on or off to depart. If the vehicle moves before the transfer is completed, the vehicle may be damaged.