rear view mirror KIA CARENS RHD 2018 User Guide
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Centre (AUTO, 3) :
The mirror will fold or unfold automat- 
ically as follows: 
 Without smart key system - The mirror will fold or unfold whenthe door is locked or unlocked by 
the transmitter.
 With smart key system - The mirror will fold or unfold whenthe door is locked or unlocked by
the smart key.
- The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by
the button on the outside door
handle.
- The mirror will unfold when you approach the vehicle (all doors
closed and locked) with a smart
key in possession.
CAUTION
In case it is an electric type out-
side rearview mirror, don’t fold itby hand. It could cause motor failure.
CAUTION
The electric type outsiderearview mirror operates eventhough the ignition switch is in the OFF position. However, toprevent unnecessary batterydischarge, do not adjust the mirrors longer than necessarywhilst the engine is not running. 
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REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)
❈ The actual rear view in the vehicle may dif-
fer from the illustration. 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 navigation monitor or
audio display whilst backing-up. ❈ 
For more detailed informations, 
refer to supplement for navigationsystem.
WARNING
 This system is a supplemen- tary function only. It is the responsibility of the driver to
always check the inside/out-
side rearview mirror and the
area behind the vehicle before
and whilst backing up becausethere is a dead zone that can't
see through the camera.
 Always keep the camera lens clean. If lens is covered with
foreign matter, the camera
may not operate normally.ORP042110
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Features of your vehicle
 For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the hottest 
position and the fan speed controlto the highest speed.
 If warm air to the floor is desired whilst defrosting or defogging, setthe mode to the floor-defrost posi-tion.  Before driving, clear all snow and
ice from the windscreen, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
 Clear all snow and ice from the bonnet and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defrosterefficiency and to reduce the proba-
bility of fogging up the inside of thewindscreen. Manual climate control system
To defog inside windscreen  
1. Set the fan speed to the desired
position.
2. Select desired temperature. 
3. Press the  button.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically. If the  position is selected, air condition-ing (if equipped) will also be
selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and/or outside(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
WINDSCREEN DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING  
WARNING -  Windscreen
heating 
Do not use the  position dur- ing cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temper-ature of the outside air and thewindscreen could cause theouter surface of the windscreen
to fog up, causing loss of visi-
bility. In this case, set the mode
selection to the  position
and fan speed control to the
lower speed.
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Sunglass holder (if equipped) 
To open the sunglass holder, press 
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses in the
compartment door with the lenses
facing out. Push to close. Luggage tray 
You can place a first aid kit, a reflec- 
tor triangle (front tray), tools, etc. in
the box for easy access. 
 Grasp the handle on the top of the
cover and lift it.
ORP042169
WARNING
 Do not keep objects except sunglasses inside the sun- 
glass holder. Such objects can
be thrown from the holder in
the event of a sudden stop or
an accident, possibly injuring
the passengers in the vehicle.
 Do not open the sunglasses holder whilst the vehicle is
moving. The rear view mirror
of the vehicle can be blocked
by an open sunglass holder.
 Do not put the glasses forcibly into a sunglass holder to pre-
vent breakage or deformation
of the glasses. It may cause
personal injury if you try to
open it forcibly when the glass-
es are jammed in the holder.
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■  Type B     
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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle 
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
 Check the condition of the tyres. 
 Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
 Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up. 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 chapter 8,“Maintenance”.
Before starting  
 Close and lock all doors. 
 Position the seat so that all con-
trols 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 lightgoes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and itsequipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Driving whilst distracted can 
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems 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 beused during operation of the
vehicle.  
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The system displays the information 
of speed limit and no passing restric-
tion to the driver in both the instru-
ment cluster and navigation screen.
SLIF detects traffic signs with cam-
era system attached on the top of thewindscreen. 
The SLIF also utilizes the navigation 
information to display the speed limit
information. SPEED LIMIT INFORMATION FUNCTION (SLIF) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING  
 Speed Limit Information Function is only an aid and is 
not always able to correctly
display speed limits and over-taking restrictions.
 The driver always keeps the responsibility not to exceed
the maximum allowed speed
 Do not place any accessories, stickers or tint the windscreen
near the rearview mirror.
 The system detects traffic signs and displays speed limit
information by a camera
therefore, if traffic signs are
hard to detect, the system
may not work properly. 
Please refer to "Driver's Attention".
 Do not remove any LKAS parts or apply impact.
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 Do not place objects on thedashboard that reflects light 
such as mirrors, white paper,
etc. The system may malfunc-tion if the sunlight is reflected.
 The system is not available in all countries.
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DRIVER'S ATTENTION 
The driver must be cautious in the 
below situations for the system may 
not assist the driver and may not 
work properly. 
 Do not stick or attach anything tothe windscreen in front of the cam- 
era as this may reduce effective-ness or cause one more of the sys-
tems dependent on the camera to
stop working.
 Keep the windscreen in the area behind the interior rear view mirrorclean.
 Do not place reflective materials, such as white paper or a mirror, on
the instrument panel.
 Do not strike or damage the areas around the camera unit.
 Do not touch the camera lens or remove the screw located on the
camera unit.  The system does not work in all sit-
uations but is designed merely as a
supplementary aid.
 The system assists the driver and does not replace the human eye.
 The driver always bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the
vehicle is driven safely and that
applicable road traffic rules and
regulations are followed. 
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Driving your vehicle
The LDWS does not operate when: 
 The driver turns on the turn signalor hazard warning flasher to 
change lane.
 Driving on the lane line.
✽✽ NOTICE
To change lane, operate the turn sig- 
nal switch, then change the lane.
The LDWS may not warn you 
even if the vehicle leaves the
lane, or may warn you even if
the vehicle does not leave thelane when: 
 The lane is not visible due to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or many other 
things.
 The brightness of the outside changes suddenly.
 Not turning on the headlight even at night or in the tunnel.
 Difficult to distinguish the colour of the lane from the road.
 Driving on a steep grade or a curve. 
 Light reflects from the water on the road.
 The lens or windscreen is stained with foreign matter.
 The sensor can not detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or 
heavy snow.
 The surrounding temperature of the inside rear view mirror is high
due to a direct ray of light.
 The lane is very wide or narrow.  The lane line is damaged or indis-
tinct.
 The shadow is on the lane line by a median strip.
 There is a mark similar to a lane line.
 There is a boundary structure. 
 The distance from vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle ahead 
hides the lane line.
 The vehicle shakes heavily. 
 The lane number increases or decreases or the lane lines are 
crossing complicatedly.
 Putting something on the dash- board.
 Driving with the sun in front of you. 
 Driving in areas under construc- tion.
 The lane line is more than two in either side (Left/Right). 
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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / 
LCA (Lane Change Assist)
Operating conditions
The indicator on the switch will illumi- nate when the BSD (Blind spot
detection) system switch is pressed
with the engine start/stop button
switch ON. If the vehicle speed
exceeds 30 km/h (18.6 mph), the
system will activate. 
If you press the switch again, the 
switch indicator and system will be
turned off. 
If the engine start/stop button switch 
is turned OFF and ON the system
returns to the previous state.When the system is not used turn the
system off by pressing the switch. 
When the system is turned on the 
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
Warning type
The system will activate when: 
1.The system is on 
2.Vehicle speed is above 30 km/h
(18.6 mph)
3.Other vehicles are detected in the rear side
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WARNING  
The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) is not a substi-
tute for proper and safe driving.
Always drive safely and use
caution when changing lanes or
backing the vehicle up. TheBlind Spot Detection System
(BSD) may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.   
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If a vehicle is detected within the 
boundary of the system, a warninglight will illuminate on the outside
rearview mirror. 
If the detected vehicle is not in detec- 
tion range, the warning will be turned
off. The second stage alarm will activatewhen: 
1. The first stage alert is on
2. The turn signal is on to change a
lane
When the second stage alert is acti- 
vated, a warning light will be blinking
on the outside rearview mirror and
an alarm will sound. 
If you move the turn signal switch to 
origin position, the second stage
alert will be deactivated. - The second stage alarm can be
deactivated.
 To activate the alarm:
Go to the User Settings Mode   
Sound and select "BSD" on the
LCD display.
 To deactivate the alarm: Go to the User Settings Mode   
Sound and deselect "BSD" on the
LCD display.
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1st stage
OUM054029
2nd stage
CAUTION
The alarm function helps alert
the driver. Deactivate this func-tion only when it is necessary