KIA CADENZA 2018 Owners Manual

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Convenience
Seat Easy Access (if equipped)
- None : The seat easy access func- tion will be deactivated.
- Normal/Enhanced : When you turn off the engine, the driver’s seat will
automatically move rear 3inches
(7.6cm) (Enhanced) for you to
enter or exit the vehicle more com-
fortably.
If you change the Engine
Start/Stop Button from OFF posi-
tion to the AC function, the driver’s
seat will return to the original posi-
tion.
❈ For more details, refer to “Driver
Position Memory System” in chap-
ter 3.
Steering Easy Access
(if equipped)
- On (checked) : The steering wheel will automatically move forward or
rearward for the driver enter or exit
the vehicle comfortably.
- Off (unchecked) : The steering easy access function will be deac-
tivated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Driver
Position Memory System” in chap-
ter 3.
Wireless smart phone charging
system (if equipped) : If this item
checked, the Wireless smart
phone charging system will be acti-
vated.
Wiper/Light Display (if equipped) :
If this item checked, the Wiper/Light
Display will be activated.
Gear position pop up (if
equipped) : To activate or deacti-
vate the gear position pop-up.
When activated, the gear position
will be displayed on the LCD dis-
play. Service interval

Service Interval
To activate or deactivate the service
interval function.
Adjust Interval
To adjust the interval by mileage and
period.
Reset
To reset the service interval function
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Fuel Economy Auto Reset
- Off : The average fuel economy
will not reset automatically when-
ever refueling.
- After Ignition : The average fuel economy will reset automatically
whenever it has passed 4 hours
after turning OFF the engine.
- After Refueling : The average fuel economy will reset automatically
when refueling.
❈ For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter.
Fuel Economy Unit : Choose the
fuel economy unit. (US gallon, UK
gallon)
Temperature Unit : Choose the tem-
perature unit. (°C,°F)
Tire Pressure Unit (if equipped) :
Choose the tire pressure unit. (psi,
kPa, Bar)
Language : Choose the language.Warning messages
Warning messages appear on the
LCD to warn the driver. It is located in
the center of the instrument cluster.
The warning message may appear
differently depending on the type of
instrument cluster and some may not
show the warning message at all.
The warning message is shown in
either symbol, symbol and text, or
text type only.
Door or Trunk open
It means that any door or trunk is
open.
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Sunroof Open (if equipped)
This warning is displayed if you
turn off the engine when the sun-
roof is open.
Engine has overheated
This warning message illuminates
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is above 248°F (120°C).
This means that the engine is over-
heated and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer to
“Overheating” in chapter 6. Turn on FUSE SWITCH (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates
if the fuse switch under the steer-
ing wheel is OFF.
It means that you should turn the fuse switch on.
❈ For more details, refer to “Fuses” in
chapter 7.
Shift to P (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without
the shift lever in P (Park) position.
If the driver’s door is opened with
the Engine Start/Stop Button in the
ACC or ON position and shift lever
is not in P(Park) position, the mes-
sage above will appear.
At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If
you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button once more, it will turn to the
ON position).
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Features of your vehicle
Low Key Battery
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminatesif the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to the
OFF position.
Press START button while turning
wheel (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button is pressed.
It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while
turning the steering wheel right
and left. Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal.
It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.
Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.
It means that you should always have the smart key with you. Key not detected (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the smart key is not detected
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.
Vehicle is On(for smart key system)
If the driver’s door is opened with the engine start/stop button in the
ON position and shift lever in
P(Park) position, the message
above will appear.

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Press START button again
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you can not operate the Engine
Start/Stop Button when there is a
problem with the Engine Start/Stop
Button system.
It means that you could start the engine by pressing the Engine
Start/ Stop Button once more.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button, we recommend
that you have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer. Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button while the warning message
“Key not detected” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica- tor light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop Button for 10 seconds in
the ACC position. Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
But, for your safety, we recommend
that you start the engine with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position.

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Features of your vehicle
Low Washer Fluid (if equipped)
This warning message illuminateson the service reminder mode if
the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.
It means that you should refill the washer fluid.
Low Fuel
This warning message illuminates if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warning
light is illuminates.
Add fuel as soon as possible. Device in wireless charger
(if equipped)
Warning messages will illuminate
when the vehicle ignition is in OFF
and the smart phone is on the wire-
less charging pad in below two situa-
tions.
1. When the driver or passenger
door is opened
2. When one minute passed after the ignition has been turned OFF (and
the door has not been opened for
more than one minute)
❈ For more details, refer to “Smart
Phone Wireless Charger” in this
chapter. Check headlamp LED (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if
the headlamp does not turned on
normally when you turn the head
lamp on. In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Warning lights
✽
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NOTICE - Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights
are OFF after starting the engine. If
any light is still ON, this indicates a
situation that needs attention.
Air bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine
Start/Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 6seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
❈ For more details, refer to the “Seat
Belts” in chapter 3.
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Parking Brake & BrakeFluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds
- It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
When the parking brake is applied.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminateswith the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low. If the brake fluid level in the reservoir
is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (For more details,
refer to “Brake Fluid” in chapter 8).
Then check all brake components
for fluid leaks. If any leaks in the
brake system are still found, the
warning light remains on, or the
brakes do not operate properly, do
not drive the vehicle.
In this case, have your vehicle
towed to an authorized Kia dealer
and inspected. Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure are
required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light ON is dangerous. If the Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
illuminate with the parking brake
released, it indicates that the brake
fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational without
the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system).
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Electronic
Brake forceDistribution(EBD) SystemWarning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at
the same time while driving:
When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE- Electronic Brake
force Distribution (EBD)
System Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,
the speedometer, odometer, or trip-
meter may not work. Also, the EPS
Warning Light may illuminate and
the steering effort may increase or
decrease.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.
WARNING - Electronic
Brake force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Lights are on, the brake system
will not work normally and you
may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during
sudden braking thereby
increasing the risk of a crash
and injury. In this case, avoid
high speed driving and abrupt
braking. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

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Electronic PowerSteering (EPS) WarningLight
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION - Catalytic
Converter Damage
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-tial catalytic converter damageis possible which could result inloss of engine power.
In this case, have your vehicleinspected by an authorized Kiadealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on maycause damage to the emissioncontrol systems which couldaffect drivability and/or fueleconomy.