KIA CARNIVAL 2023 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2023, Model line: CARNIVAL, Model: KIA CARNIVAL 2023Pages: 64, PDF Size: 6.99 MB
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Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Automatic Climate Control* (Continued)
Climate Control Auto Function
1. Press AUTO B to select Full Auto Operation. The Auto setting automatically controls the air flow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2. Set desired Temperature A
3. Press SYNC E to select Sync Temperature Control operation, which synchronizes the passenger ’s temperature to the driver ’s setting
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1. Set Fan Speed F to the highest position
2.
Set Temperature A to Hot
3.
Press the Front Defrost button L
Defog Inside Windshield:
1. Set Front Fan Speed F to the highest position
2. Set Temperature A to the highest position
3. Press the Front Defrost button L
Face-Level
Bi-Level
Floor-Level
Floor/Defrost-Level
REMINDERS:
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Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
•
Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Auto Defogging System
Auto defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield. The system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed.
Auto Defogging is set ON by default. To cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds when the ignition is in on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate). To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds.
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the MODE button H to cycle through to desired mode:
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•Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster per formance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate. The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach the desired temperature and reduce humidity
•Keep the inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
QUICK TIPSRefer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Automatic Climate Control Operation Video
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
QR CODE
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A/C
0MAXA/C+
REAR ONREAR REARREAR LOCK
OFF
Manual Climate Control*
A Front fan speed control knob
B Rear window defroster button
C Air conditioning on/off button
D Air intake control buttons
E Front temperature control knob
F Front mode selection buttons
G Rear fan speed control
H Rear temperature control
I Rear control lock button
J Rear control on button
Defrost Outside Windshield:
Set Fan Speed A to the highest position
Set desired Temperature E
Rotate to the Front Defrost mode F
Defog Inside Windshield:
Set Fan Speed A to desired position
Set desired Temperature E
Rotate to the Front Defrost mode F
Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
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B
A/C
0MAXA/C+
REAR ONREAR REARREAR LOCK
OFF
L Rear air conditioning OFF button
M Rear fan speed control buttons
N Rear mode selection buttons
O Rear temperature control buttons
Rear Climate Control*
MO
N
LC
A
DEF
GHIJ
REMINDER: Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the Mode selection buttons G:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
Floor-Level
Floor/Defrost-Level (front only)
Front Windshield Defrost
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Wireless Smartphone Charging System*†2 1
Charge a Qi Certified smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the charging pad A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on.
1. Enable Wireless Smartphone Charging System in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system, select Convenience then Wireless Charging System
2. Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad B
3. The indicator light A may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
4. Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
USB
USB
Requires QI-enabled device or QI-enabled case
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
CENTER PANEL
A
B
•The smar tphone must be a Qi cer tified compatible phone with QI function available. Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may affect the availabilit y, speed or per formance of the wireless charging
•Wireless charging must be enabled in user set tings
•
If wireless charging does not work, move the smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber. Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
•
For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed & the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
QUICK TIPSRefer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wireless Charging Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS:
•
Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
•
This vehicle is equipped with wireless charging technology which allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging; however, device compatibilit y varies. See your Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
•
Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable. As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
•
Charging Per formance – Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance. Other factors that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
•If the driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
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REMINDERS:
•
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
•
Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped. Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
•Auto Hold turns off when ignition is cycled
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake.
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A. Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive.
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal and then press the EPB switch A with the ignition switch in the ON position. Ensure that the indicator light is OFF.
REMINDERS:
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
•
A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
DRIVE
MODE AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE
MODE AUTO
HOLD
Auto Hold
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even if the brake pedal is released. Auto Hold can be turned ON/OFF using the AUTO HOLD switch B on the center panel. Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood and trunk must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened.
The Auto Hold indicator has four states:
Standby (white): With vehicle in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD switch B turned ON, the indicator will illuminate white. While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white.
Engaged (green): When coming to a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green.
OFF (not illuminated): The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD switch B is turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON.
Malfunction (yellow): When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction. Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
(Located below gear shift knob)
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•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold the EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
QR CODE
BA
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic®* Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive [+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–]: Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual mode, move shift lever from D to left gate A.
To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift A.
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•Press brake pedal and depress release but ton to move the gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
•Manual mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Automatic Transmission - Sportmatic Shifting with Gear Shift Video
QR CODE
A
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(But ton located below Gear Shift)
Heated Steering Wheel*
Press the Heated Steering Wheel button A to turn the Steering Wheel Heater on/off while the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position. The Steering Wheel Heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when the button is pressed again to deactivate.
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off. The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns. Refer to the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*†1 4
Seat Warmers button B: Press the button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit). Press the button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit). Press the button a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF. Hold the button to turn off Seat Warmer.
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Actual features on vehicle may var y.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* button C: Press top/bottom of the button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit). Press the button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit). Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF. Hold the button to turn off the Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats.
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A
•If the ignition is turned OFF and then ON again within 30 minutes of the Steering Wheel Heater being turned ON, the system will remain in the ON position
•The system does NOT turn off when the ignition is cycled. To turn off the system, press the Heated Steering Wheel but ton
QUICK TIPS
•With the Seat Warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature
•System is OFF by default. To turn the system ON, press the but ton to turn ON
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Seat Warmers and Ventilated Seats Video
QR CODE
(But tons located below Gear Shift) (Type A shown)
Warming (Yellow LED)
BB
(But tons located below Gear Shift) (Type A shown)
Warming (Yellow LED)
Ventilating (Blue LED)
CC
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Driver Position Memory System*
The integrated system stores into memory the position of the Driver ’s Seat and the Outside Rearview Mirrors.
To store positions into memory, first place the Gear Shift into P (Park) while the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the ON position. Then:
1. Adjust the Driver ’s Seat and the Outside Rearview Mirrors
2. Press the SET button B on the control panel. System will beep once
3. Press one of the memory buttons C within 5 seconds. The system will beep twice when memory has been stored
Easy Access Function*
•The system will automatically move the driver's seat forward when the ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to ON or the ACC position
•The system will automatically move the driver's seat rearward when the ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to OFF
•To activate or deactivate the Easy Access Function, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Actual features on vehicle may var y.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Actual features on vehicle may var y.
SET(Buttons located on Driver's Door Panel)
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†7
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up.
To lower headrest: Press lock button A and then press the headrest down.
BCC
A
REMINDER: Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident.
REMINDER: Do not at tempt to operate the driver position memor y system while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath.
QUICK TIP
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Memory Settings Video
QR CODE
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SEATING
D
REMINDER: Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
When adjusting the seat for ward or backward, ensure the seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle.
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Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 2
Pull lever D to slide the Seat forward/backward
Pull lever E up several times to raise the Seat Height
Push lever E down several times to lower the Seat Height
Pull lever F to adjust the Seatback recline
Press G to adjust the Lumbar support
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 2
Move/press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion up/down, Seatback recline or Lumbar up/down/forward/backward*.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Actual features on vehicle may var y.
SeatbackLumbar*SeatSeat Cushion
A
AA
B
B
C
C
EF
G
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Manual Seat Adjustment Video
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Memory Settings Video
QR CODE
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J
J
K
K
REMINDER: VIP Seats* are not removable.
•Make sure the VIP seats are moved all the way inward to clear the seatbacks when adjusting and before actuating the relaxation mode
•You may need to move the front passenger seat for ward to make room for the leg extension
•The relaxation mode does not function fully when the seats are in the out ward position
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Carnival 2nd and 3rd Row Seats Video
Unfastening Center Seat Belt Video
QR CODE
Illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Actual features on vehicle may var y.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Unfastening Center
Seat Belt
If the Seat Belt is buckled, press the release button on the buckle.
To retract the center seatbelt webbing I in the 2nd and/or 3rd rows, use the lap belt tongue plate J to push the “release button” in the small slot on the center belt buckle K.
2nd-Row VIP Seats with Relaxation Mode*†1 2
Forward/backward: Pull up on the lever A to manually move the VIP Seat forward or backward.
Inward/Outward: Pull up on the lever B to manually move the VIP Seat inward or outward. Moving the seat inward allows more space for 3rd-Row access.
Relaxation Mode
Press and hold the front auto-control button C for the VIP Seat to move into relaxation mode. The seatback angles back and the seat cushion tilts up.
Press and hold the rear auto-control button D to move the VIP seat back to its original upright position.
The buttons under the auto-control buttons move the various parts of the seat — seatback forward and backward E, tilt the entire seat F, retract or extend the leg extension G, and seat cushion height adjustment H.
(VIP Seat controls located on the outboard side of seat) (Auto-control but tons located on the inboard side of the VIP Seats)
(VIP Seat adjustment controls located on the inboard side of the VIP Seats)
AB
C
EF
H
G
D
I
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E •When you return the seatback to its original position, ensure it locks (clicks) into place
•It may be necessar y to slide the front seat for ward and adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower the rear seats
•Lower rear headrests to the lowest position
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REMINDER: Do not use the but ton while front passenger seat is occupied.
REMINDER: The lever must return to its original position for the seatback to lock.
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Carnival 2nd and 3rd Row Seats Video
QR CODE
Sliding the 2nd-Row Seat forward/backward: Pull the lever A under the front of the seat to adjust seat forward or backward.
Folding the Seatback: Pull the lever B to fold the seatback flat.
Folding and Sliding 2nd-Row Seat for 3rd-Row Access: Pull lever C to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward.
Illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Actual features on vehicle may var y.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information.
Passenger Walk-In Switch*
To adjust the front passenger seat for easier 2nd-Row Seat access, press the Passenger Walk-in Switches (located on the inside of the front passenger ’s seatback) to do the following:
D Adjust the front passenger seatback forward/backward
E Slide the front passenger seat forward/backward
2nd-Row Removable Seats*†1 2
D
B
C
A
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