wheel KIA CARENS RHD 2018 User Guide

Safety features of your vehicle
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SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-
free and so there are no parts you
can safely service by yourself. If the
SRS air bag warning light does not
illuminate, or continuously remains
on, have the system inspected by a
professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Modification to SRS compo- nents or wiring, including the
addition of any kind of badges
to the pad covers or modifica-
tions to the body structure,
can adversely affect SRS per-
formance and lead to possible
injury.
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For cleaning the air bag padcovers, use only a soft, dry
cloth or one which has been
moistened with plain water.
Solvents or cleaners could
adversely affect the air bag
covers and proper deploy-ment of the system.
No objects should be placed over or near the air bag mod-ules on the steering wheel,
instrument panel, and the
front passenger's panel above
the glove box, because any
such object could cause harm
if the vehicle is in a crash
severe enough to cause the
air bags to inflate.
If the air bags inflate, have the system replaced by a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
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Do not tamper with or discon-nect SRS wiring, or other components of the SRS sys-
tem. Doing so could result in
injury, due to accidental infla-
tion of the air bags or by ren-
dering the SRS inoperative.
If components of the air bag system must be discarded, or
if the vehicle must be
scrapped, certain safety pre-
cautions must be observed.An authorised Kia dealer
knows these precautions and
can give you the necessary
information. Failure to follow
these precautions and proce-dures could increase the risk
of personal injury.
If your car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water
on flooring, you shouldn't try
to start the engine; in this
case, have your vehicle
inspected by a professional
workshop. Kia recommendsto contact an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.

Features of your vehicle
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Remote keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
. . . . . . 4-15
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Theft-alarm system (intrusion protection system, UK only) . . . . . . . 4-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 . . . . 4-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Panorama sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
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Features of your vehicle
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STEERING WHEEL
Electronic power steering (EPS)
Power steering uses the motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by the power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering wheel becomes heavier
as the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for better control of
the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the system
checked by a professional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner.
✽✽ NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
 The EPS warning light does not illuminate.
 The steering effort is high immedi- ately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the sys-
tem performs the EPS system diag-
nostics. When the diagnostics is
completed, the steering wheel will
return to its normal condition.
 A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the ignition switch
is turned to the ON or LOCK/OFF
position.
 Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low driv-
ing speed.
 The steering effort increases if the steering wheel is rotated continu-
ously when the vehicle is not in
motion. However, after a few min-
utes, it will return to its normal con-
ditions. (Continued)(Continued)
 If an error is detected in the electric
power steering system, EPS will
stop assisting driver in steering the
vehicle to prevent accidents and the
warning light on the cluster will
illuminate or blink. In this case,
have the system inspected by a pro-
fessional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
 When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise could occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition.
 When the vehicle is stationary, if you turn the steering wheel all the
way to the left or right continuously,
the steering wheel becomes heavier
from the end. This is not a system
malfunction but for your safety. As
time passes, the steering wheel
returns to its normal condition.
 When the charging system warn- ing light comes on or the voltage is
low (When the alternator (or bat-
tery) does not operate normally or
it malfunctions), the steering wheel
may get heavy and become diffi-
cult to control operate abnormally.

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Features of your vehicle
Tilt & telescopic steering
A tilt and telescopic steering wheel
allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. You can also
raise it to give your legs more room
when you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, whilst permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to thedesired angle (2) and height (3), then
pull up the lock-release lever to lock
the steering wheel in place. Be sure
to adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position before driving.Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, pressing the heated steer-
ing wheel button warms the steeringwheel.
✽✽
NOTICE
 The heated steering wheel will turn off automatically approxi-
mately 30 minutes after the heated
steering wheel is turned on.
 If you turn on the ignition again after turn off the engine in half an
hour (after operating heater but-
ton), the heated steering wheel will
be maintained in its 'ON' condition.
WARNING
Never adjust the angle and height of steering wheel
whilst driving. You may lose
your steering control and
cause severe personal injuryor accidents.
After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and
down to be certain it is lockedin position.
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Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn
symbol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.
✽✽
NOTICE
To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on
your steering wheel (see illustra-
tion). The horn will operate only
when this area is pressed.
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CAUTION
Do not strike the horn severely to operate it, or hit it with yourfist. Do not press on the hornwith a sharp-pointed object.
CAUTION
Do not install any grip to oper- ate the steering wheel. Thiscauses damage to the heatedsteering wheel system.
When cleaning the heated steering wheel, do not use anorganic solvent such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol andpetrol. Doing so may damagethe surface of the steering wheel.
If the surface of steering wheel is damaged by sharpobject, damage to the heatedsteering wheel components could occur.

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Features of your vehicle
FLEX STEER (if equipped)
The FLEX STEER controls steering
effort as driver's preference or roadcondition.
You can select the desired steering
mode by pressing the steering mode
button.
When the steering mode button is
pressed, the selected steering mode
will appear on the LCD display.
If the steering mode button is
pressed within 4 seconds, the steer-
ing mode will change.If the steering wheel mode button is
not pressed for about 4 seconds, the
LCD display will change to the previ-ous screen.
Normal mode
The normal mode offers medium
steering effort.
Comfort mode
The steering wheel becomes lighter.
The comfort mode is usually used
when driving in downtown or parking
the vehicle.
Also, the comfort mode helps weak
people to drive easily.
Sport mode
The steering wheel becomes heav-
ier. The sport mode is usually used
when driving in highway.
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CAUTION
For your safety, if you press the
steering mode button whilstoperating the steering wheel, the LCD display will change. Atthe same time, the steeringeffort will change automatical- ly to the selected mode.
Be careful when changing the steering mode whilst driving.
When the electronic power steering is not working prop-erly, the flex steering wheelwill not work.

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Features of your vehicle
LCD Display Control
The LCD display modes can be
changed by using the control buttons
on the steering wheel.
[Type A]
(1) : TRIP button for changing tripmodes
(2) : RESET button for resetting items [Type B]
(1) : MODE button for changing
modes or SELECT button
for setting the selected item
(2) : MOVE button for changing items or RESET button forresetting the selected item
❈ For the LCD modes, refer to “LCD
Display” in this chapter.
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Warning Messages (if equipped)
Shift to "P" position (for smart key
system and automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmission)
This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without
the shift lever in P (Park) position.
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 theON position).
Low Key Battery
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to theOFF position.
Press start button whilst turn
steering (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 whilst
turning the steering wheel rightand left.
Steering wheel unlocked
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock
when the Engine Start/Stop Buttonchanges to the OFF position.
Check steering wheel lock
system (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock
normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to theOFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system and auto- matic transaxle / dual clutchtransmission)
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.

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Low Washer Fluid (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates
on 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.
Turn on "FUSE SWITCH"
This warning message illuminatesif 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” inchapter 8.
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Trip A/B (for Type A cluster)Tripmeter (1)
The tripmeter is the total driving
distance since the last tripmeter reset.
- Distance range: 0.0 ~ 9999.9 km or mi.
To reset the tripmeter, press the RESET button on the steering
wheel for more than 1 second
when the tripmeter is displayed.
Average Vehicle Speed (2)
The average vehicle speed is cal-culated by the total driving dis-
tance and driving time since the
last average vehicle speed reset.
- Speed range: 0 ~ 240 km/h or 0 ~ 160 MPH
To reset the average vehicle speed, press the RESET button on the
steering wheel for more than 1 sec-
ond when the average vehicle
speed is displayed.
✽✽ NOTICE
 The average vehicle speed is not displayed if the driving distance
has been less than 50 meters (0.03
miles) or the driving time has been
less than 10 seconds since the igni-
tion switch or Engine Start/Stop
button was turned to ON.
 Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the average vehicle speed keeps
going whilst the engine is running.
Elapsed Time (3)
The elapsed time is the total driv-ing time since the last elapsed time reset.
- Time range (hh:mm): 00:00 ~ 99:59
To reset the elapsed time, press the RESET button on the steering
wheel for more than 1 second when
the elapsed time is displayed.
✽✽ NOTICE
Even if the vehicle is not in motion,
the elapsed time keeps going whilst
the engine is running.
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