trunk release KIA Cadenza 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button.........................4-18
2. Central door lock switch ........................4-19
3. Power window switches ........................4-23
4. Power window lock button .....................4-26
5. Outside rearview mirror control switch..4-49
6. Outside rearview mirror folding switch ..4-50
7. Driver's position memory system ............3-7
8. Hood release lever ................................4-27
9. Fuel filler lid release button ...................4-29
10. Trunk lid release button .......................4-21
11. Fuse box .............................................7-61
12. Steering wheel ....................................4-37
13. Steering wheel tilt control....................4-38
14. Instrument panel illumination controlswitch ..................................................4-53
15. BSD On/OFF button............................5-58
16. LDWS On/OFF button .........................5-54
17. ESC OFF button .................................5-29
18. Seat .......................................................3-2
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Features of your vehicle
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To remove the mechanical key, press
and hold the release button(1) and
remove the mechanical key(2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard. Restrictions in handling keys
To activate the trunk lock system so
that the trunk can only be opened
with the mechanical key, perform the
following:
1. Press and hold the release button
and remove the mechanical key.
2. Unlock the glove box by using the mechanical key (1) then open it (2).
3. Set the trunk lid control button to the OFF position (unpressed).
4. Close and lock the glove box using the mechanical key. When leaving your keys with a park-
ing lot attendant or valet, perform
above steps 1 to 4, remove the
mechanical key from the smart key
and leave the smart key with the
attendant. In this manner the smart
key can only be used to start the
engine and operate door locks.
Lock release
To release the trunk lock feature,
open the glove box with the mechan-
ical key and set the trunk lid control
button to the ON position (pressed).
In this position the trunk will open
with the trunk lid button or smart key.
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Features of your vehicle
Opening the trunk
Press the trunk unlock button formore than 1 second on the trans-
mitter (or smart key).
Press the button on the trunk han- dle with the smart key in your pos-
session.
Insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk locks automati-
cally. To open the trunk from inside the
vehicle, press the trunk lid release
button.
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk locks automati-
cally.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, trunk lock
and trunk mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing condi-
tions.
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WARNING
The trunk swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are
near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the trunk.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
trunk before driving your vehi-cle. Possible damage may occurto the trunk lift cylinders andattached hardware if the trunk isnot closed prior to driving.

Features of your vehicle
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Closing the trunk
To close, lower the trunk lid, then
press down on it until it locks. To be
sure the trunk lid is securely fas-
tened, always check by trying to pull
it up again.
Emergency trunk safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency trunk release lever locat-
ed inside the trunk. If someone is
inadvertently locked in the trunk,
moving the handle in the direction of
the arrow will release the trunk latch
mechanism and open the trunk.
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WARNING
• No one should be allowed to
occupy the trunk at any time.
The trunk is a very dangerous
location in the event of a
crash.
Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use
extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING- Exhaust
Fumes
The trunk lid should always be
kept completely closed while
the vehicle is in motion. If it is
left open or ajar, exhaust gases
may enter the car and serious
illness or death may result.

Driving your vehicle
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NOTICE
On a steep incline or when pulling a
trailer if the vehicle does not stand
still, do as follows:
1. Apply the EPB.
2. Pull up the EPB switch for more
than 3 seconds.
✽ ✽NOTICE
A click or electric brake motor
whine sound may be heard while
operating or releasing the EPB, but
these conditions are normal and
indicate that the EPB is functioning
properly.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the EPB (electric parking
brake), press the EPB switch in the
following condition:
Have the ignition switch or engine
start/stop button in the ON posi-
tion.
Depress the brake pedal.
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off. To release EPB (electric parking
brake) automatically:
Shift lever in P (Park)
With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
Shift lever in N (Neutral) With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
Automatic transaxle vehicle 1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, engine hood and trunk.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in R
(Rear), D (Drive) or Sports
mode.
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
CAUTION
Do not operate the parking brake / EPB while the vehicle ismoving except in an emergencysituation.
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Driving your vehicle
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✽NOTICE
• For your safety, you can engage
the EPB even though the ignition
switch or engine stop/start button
is in the OFF position, but you
cannot release it.
• For your safety, depress the brake pedal and release the parking
brake manually with the EPB
switch when you drive downhill or
when backing up the vehicle. Do
not follow the above procedure
when driving on a flat level
ground. The vehicle may suddenly
move forward.
EPB (electric parking brake) may be
automatically applied when:
Requested by other systems
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the driver turns the engine off by
mistake while Auto Hold is operat-
ing, EPB will be automatically
applied. (Vehicles equipped with
Auto Hold)
If the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened and the engine hood or trunk
is opened, a warning will sound
and a message will appear.
If there is a problem with the vehi- cle, a warning may sound and a
message may appear.
If the above situation occurs,
depress the brake pedal and release
EPB by pressing the EPB switch.
CAUTION
If the parking brake warning light is still on even thoughthe EPB has been released,have the system checked byan authorized Kia Premiumdealer.
Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB applied. It may causeexcessive brake pad andbrake rotor wear.

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Driving your vehicle
Set up
1.Depress the brake pedal and thenpress the Auto Hold button. The
white AUTO HOLD indicator will
come on and the system will be in
the standby position. The driver's
door, engine hood and trunk
closed and the driver's seat belt
must be fastened before EPB will
work. 2.When you stop the vehicle com-
pletely by depressing the brake
pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator
changes from white to green.
3.The vehicle will remain stationary even if you release the brake
pedal.
4.If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released. Leaving
If you press the accelerator pedal
with the shift lever in R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or sports mode, the Auto
Hold will be released automatically
and the vehicle will start to move.
The indicator changes from green to
white.
When driving off from Auto Hold by
depressing the accelerator pedal,
always check the surrounding area
near your vehicle.
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal
for a smooth launch.
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Cancel
To cancel the Auto Hold operation,
press the Auto Hold switch. The
AUTO HOLD indicator will go out.
To cancel the Auto Hold operation
when the vehicle is at a standstill,
press the Auto Hold switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
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NOTICE
• The Auto Hold does not operate
when:
- The driver's seat belt is unfas-tened and driver's door is opened
- The engine hood is opened
- The trunk is opened
- The shift lever is in P (Park)
- The EPB is applied
• For your safety, the Auto Hold automatically switches to EPB in
such cases:
- The driver's seat belt is unfas-tened and driver's door is opened
- The engine hood is opened
- The trunk is opened
- The vehicle is in a standstill for more than 10 minutes
- The vehicle is standing on a steep slope
- The vehicle moved several times (Continued)(Continued)
In these cases, the brake warning
light comes on, the AUTO HOLD
indicator changes from green to
white, and a warning sounds and a
message will appear to inform you
that EPB has been automatically
engaged. Before driving off again,
press foot brake pedal, check the
surrounding area near your vehi-
cle and release parking brake
manually with the EPB switch.
• If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights up yellow, the Auto Hold is
not working properly. Take your
vehicle to an authorized Kia
Premium dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.
• While operating Auto Hold, you may hear mechanical noise.
However, it is normal operating
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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACCposition.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.Removable towing hook
(if equipped)
1. Open the trunk, and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, have it
done by an authorized Kia
Premium dealer or a commercial
tow truck service.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift lever inN (Neutral) may cause internaldamage to the transaxle.
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Index
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Low aspect ratio tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-46
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46\
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 6-22 Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Removable towing hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Trailer Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73 Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73
Trip A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75\
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-21 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
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Emergency trunk safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21\
Vehicle Break-In Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders . . . . 1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77 Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
GVW (Gross vehicle weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77 Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Weight/volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3V
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