KIA CARENS RHD 2018 Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
To defrost outside windscreen
1. Set the fan speed to the highestposition.
2. Set the temperature to the hottest (HIGH) position.
3. Press the button.
4. The air conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh)air position will be selected auto-
matically.
Auto defogging system
(Only for automatic climate con- trol system, if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the possibili-
ty of fogging up the inside of the wind-
screen by automatically sensing themoisture of inside the windscreen. The auto defogging system operateswhen the climate control system is on.
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NOTICE
The auto defogging system may not
operate normally, when the outside
temperture is below -15 °C.
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This indicator illuminates
when the auto defoggingsystem senses the mois-ture of inside the wind-
screen and operates.
If more moisture is in the vehicle,
higher steps operate as follow.
Step 1 : Operating the air condition- ing
Step 2 : Blowing air flow toward the windscreen
Step 3 : Outside air position
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward the windscreen If your vehicle is equipped with the
auto defogging system, it is automat-
ically activated when the conditions
are met. To cancel or reset the Auto
Defogging system, press the front
windscreen defroster button for 3
seconds when the ignition switch is in
the ON position. When the Auto
Defogging System is Cancelled, ADS
OFF symbol will blink 3 times and the
ADS OFF will be displayed on the cli-
mate control information screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, ADS OFF symbol will blink 6times without a signal. In case of automatic climate control
system with a climate button, it blinks
defroster button indicator. Blinking
time is same as above.
To use the auto defogging system
again, follow the procedures men-
tioned above.
If the battery has been disconnected or discharged, it resets to the auto
defogging status.✽✽
NOTICE
If the A/C off is manually selected
whilst the auto defogging system is
on, the auto defogging indicator will
blink 3 times to give notice that the
A/C off can not be selected.
CAUTION
Do not remove the sensor cover located on the upper end of thedriver side windscreen glass. Damage to the system partscould occur and may not be cov-ered by your vehicle warranty.

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When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the clean air function turns
on automatically.
Also, the clean air function turns off
automatically, when the ignition
switch turns to the OFF position.CLEAN AIR (IF EQUIPPED)
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Centre console storage
To open the centre console storage,
push the lever and then lift up the
cover. Glove box
To open the glove box, push the but-
ton and the glove box will automati-
cally open. Close the glove box after
use.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
WARNING -
Flammable materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storagecompartment.
Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whilstdriving. Do not attempt toplace so many items in the storage compartment that thestorage compartment covercan not close securely.
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Cool box (if equipped)
You can keep beverage cans or other
items cool in the glove box.
1. Turn on the air conditioning. Thetemperature of the cool box will
change according to the tempera-ture of air conditioning.
2. Turn the knob to the open position.
3. When the cool box is not used, turn the knob to the close position.✽✽ NOTICE
If some items in the cool box block
the vent, the cooling effectiveness of
the cool box is reduced.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closedwhilst driving.
CAUTION
Do not keep food in the glove box for a long time.
WARNING
Do not put perishable food in
the cool box because it may not
maintain the necessary consis-tent temperature to keep the
food fresh.

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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.
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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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Floor under tray (if equipped)
The floor under tray can be used for
storing small items. Grasp the handle
on top of the cover and lift it.
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Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
For the cigarette lighter to work, the
ignition switch must be in the ACCposition or the ON position.
To use the cigarette lighter:
Push the lighter all the way into the
socket. When the element has heated, the lighter will pop out to the "ready"position.
Kia recommends to use parts for
replacement from an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner. Ashtray (if equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
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CAUTION
The use of plug-in accessories
(shavers, hand-held vacuums,and coffee pots, etc.) may dam- age the socket or cause electri-cal failure.
WARNING
Holding the lighter in after it is heated will cause it to over- heat.
If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove it
to prevent overheating.
Do not insert foreign objects into the socket of the cigarette
lighter. It may damage the cig-
arette lighter.
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Cup holder✽✽NOTICE
 Keep your drinks sealed whilst driving to prevent spilling your
drink. If liquid spills, it may get
into the vehicle's electrical/elec-
tronic system and damage electri-
cal/electronic parts.
 When cleaning spilled liquids, do not dry the cup holder at a high
temperature. This may damage
the cup holder.
WARNING - Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder
whilst the vehicle is in motion.
If the hot liquid spills, you may
burn yourself. Such a burn tothe driver could lead to loss of
control of the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden
stop or collision, do not place
uncovered or unsecured bot-
tles, glasses, cans, etc., in the
cup holder whilst the vehicleis in motion.
WARNING
Keep cans and bottles out of
direct sunlight. Placing them in
a hot vehicle can cause them to
explode.
WARNING - Ashtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ash- tray as a waste receptacle.
Putting lit cigarettes or match- es in an ashtray with other
combustible materials may
cause a fire.
CAUTION
When cleaning spilled liquid, do
not dry the cup holder at hightemperatures. This may damage the chrome part of the cup hold-er.

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Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
Type B
To use the cup holder, open the
cover.
Rear
To use the cup holder, folding the
centre seat or pull down the armrest. Bottle holder
Bottles may be placed in the holder.
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