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Features of your vehicle
Turn Signal IndicatorLight
This indicator light blinks:
When you turn the turn signal light on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer. - The indicator light does not blinkbut illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi- nate at all.
High Beam Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlightsare on.
Front Fog Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the front fog lights are on.

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Washer Fluid Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
In this case, you should refill the
washer fluid.
Cruise
Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control system is enabled.
For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 6.
Cruise SET Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control speed is set.
For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 6.
SET
CRUISE

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Features of your vehicle
The rearview camera will activate
when the back-up light is ON with the
ignition switch ON and the shift lever
in the R (Reverse) position.This system is a supplemental sys-
tem that shows behind the vehicle
through the audio or navigation dis-
play backing-up.
Always keep the camera lens clean. If
lens is covered with foreign matter,
the camera may not operate normally.
REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
This system is a supplemen-
tary function only. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
always check the inside/out-
side rearview mirrors and the
area behind the vehicle before
and while backing up because
there is a dead zone that can't
be seen by the camera.
Always keep the camera lens clean. If lens is covered with
foreign matter, the camera
may not operate normally.

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Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the parking lights when
the driver removes the ignition key
and opens the driver- side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of the road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the ignition key is removed,
perform the following :
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.
Headlamp delay function
(if equipped)
The headlamps (and/or taillights)
remain on for same minutes (5 min-
utes) after the ignition key is removed
or turned to the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion. However, if the driver’s door is
opened and closed, the headlights
are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter or smart key twice or turning
off the light switch from the headlight
or Auto light position.
You can activate or deactivate the
headlamp delay function. Refer to
“User setting” in this chapter.
LIGHTING
CAUTION
If the driver gets out of the vehi-cle through other doors (exceptdriver’s door), the battery saverfunction does not operate andthe headlamp delay functiondoes not turn off automatically.Therefore, it causes the batteryto be discharged. In this case,make sure to turn off the lampbefore getting out of the vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle
Headlight welcome function
(if equipped)
When the headlight switch is in the
ON or AUTO position and all doors
(and liftgate) are closed and locked,
if you press the door unlock button
on the transmitter (or smart key), the
headlights will come on for about 15
seconds.
If the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, the function can only oper-
ate at night.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button or unlock button (once or
twice) on the transmitter (or smart
key), the headlights will turn off
immediately.
Daytime running light
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especially
helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system turns OFF when:
1. The front fog light or headlight (lowbeam) switch is ON.
2. The engine is OFF.
Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Parking light position
(3) Headlight position
(4) Auto light position (if equipped)
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Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the park-
ing light position (1st position), the
tail, position, license and instrument
panel lights will turn ON. When the light switch is in the head-
light position the head, tail, position,
license and instrument panel lights
will turn ON.
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NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.
Auto light position (if equipped)
When the light switch is in the AUTO
light position, the taillights and head-
lights will turn ON or OFF automati-
cally depending on the amount of
light outside the vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle
High beam operation
1. Turn the light switch to the head-light position.
2. Push the lever away from you. The high-beam indicator will light
when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a prolonged time while the
engine is not running.
CAUTION
Never place anything over sensor (1) located on theinstrument panel. This willensure better auto-light sys-tem control.
Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner. The cleanermay leave a light film whichcould interfere with sensoroperation.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coat-ing on the front windshield,the Auto light system may notwork properly.
WARNING - High beams
Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles. Using
high beam could obstruct the
other driver's vision.
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Flashing headlights
Pull the lever towards you. It will
return to the normal (low-beam)
position when released. The head-
light switch does not need to be on to
use this flashing feature.
Turn signals and lane change
signals
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 signal is operating. They
will self-cancel after a turn is com-
pleted. 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 position 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 and will require replacement.
If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.
One-touch lane change function
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 sig-
nals will blink 3, 5 or 7times.
You can choose one-touch lane
change blinking function in “One
touch turn lamp” of “User setting”.
Refer to “User setting” in chapter 4.
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NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.
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Features of your vehicle
Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide
improved visibility when visibility is
poor due to fog, rain or snow etc.
1. Turn on the park light.
2. Turn the light switch (1) to the frontfog light position.
3. To turn off the front fog light, turn the light switch to the front fog light posi-
tion again or turn off the park light.
Headlight leveling device
(if equipped)
Automatic type
To ensure the proper headlight beam
is used under various conditions, the
headlight beam levels are automati-
cally adjusted depending on the
number of passengers, the weight in
the trunk, and other driving condi-
tions.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If it does not work properly even
though your car is inclined backward
according to passenger's posture, or
the headlight beam is irradiated to
the high or low position, have the sys-
tem be inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Do not attempt to inspect or replace
the wiring yourself.ORP042122C
CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehi-cle electrical power. Only use thefog lights when visibility is poor.

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WIPERS AND WASHERS
A : Wiper speed control (front)
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe AUTO* – Automatic control wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)
D : Rear wiper/washer control · HI – Continuous wipe
· LO – Intermittent wipe
· OFF – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)
* : if equippedWindshield wiper control
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,
move the lever upward and
release it. The wipers will
operate continuously if the
lever is held in this position.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in a light rain or mist.
To vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes,
or until the snow and/or ice is
removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation.
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Front
Rear
INT/
AUTO*