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Features of your vehicle
Headlight levelling device (if equipped)
Manual type
To adjust the headlight beam level
according to the number of the passen-
gers and the loading weight in the lug-
gage area, turn the beam levelling
switch.The higher the number of the switch is
positioned, the lower the headlight beam
level. Always keep the headlight beam at
the proper levelling position, or head-
lights may dazzle other road users.
Listed below are the examples of proper
switch settings. For loading conditions
other than those listed below, adjust the
switch position so that the beam level
may be the nearest as the conditionobtained according to the list.
Automatic type
It automatically adjusts the headlight
beam level according to the number of
passengers and loading weight in theluggage area.
And it offers proper headlight beam
under various conditions.
OJD042049R
Loading condition Switch position
Driver only 0
Driver + Front passenger 0 Full passengers
(including driver) 1
Full passengers (including
driver) + Maximum permis-
sible loading 2
Driver + Maximum permis-
sible loading 3
WARNING
If it does not work properly even
though your car is inclined back-
ward according to passenger's
posture, or the headlight beam is
irradiated to the high or low posi-
tion, we recommend that the sys-
tem be inspected by an authorised
Kia dealer. Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the wiring yourself.
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Features of your vehicle
Interior lamp AUTO cut
 When all entrances are closed, if youlock the vehicle by using the transmit-
ter or the smart key, all interior lamp
will be off after a few seconds.
 If you do not operate anything in the vehicle after turning off the engine, the
lights will turn off after 20 minutes. Map lamp
Press the lens (1) to turn the map lamp on or off
 /OFF (2) : The lamps are off even
if a door is opened.  /DOOR (3) :
- The map lamp comes on when a dooris opened. If you close the door, the
lamps go out after approximately 30
seconds.
- The map lamp comes on for approxi- mately 30 seconds when doors are
unlocked with a transmitter or smart
key as long as the doors are notopened.
- The map lamp will stay on for approxi- mately 20 minutes if a door is opened
with the ignition switch in the ACC orLOCK/OFF position.
- The map lamp will stay on continu- ously if the door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ON position.
- The map lamp will go out immediate- ly if the ignition switch is changed tothe ON position or all doors are
locked.
 /ON (4) : The map lamp stays on at all times.
✽✽NOTICE
When the lamp is turned on by pressing the lens (1), the lamp does not turn off
even if the switch is in the OFF position(2).
INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine
is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.
OGD041104
OJD042091
■ Type A
■Type B
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Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set to the desired
speed by pressing the fan speed control
button.
To change the fan speed, press the upper
button ( ) for higher speed, or press
the lower button ( ) for lower speed.
Pressing the OFF button turns off the
fan.
Air conditioning (if equipped)
Press the A/C button to turn the air con- ditioning system on (indicator light willilluminate).
Press the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
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WARNING
 The continuous use of recirculat- ed air in the climate control sys-
tem may increase humidity inside
the vehicle, causing the glass to
fog and obscuring visibility.
 Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air conditioning or heating sys-
tem on. It may cause serious
harm or death due to a drop in the
oxygen level and/or body temper-
ature.
 The continuous use of recirculat- ed air in the climate control sys-
tem can produce drowsiness or
sleepiness, which may result in a
loss of vehicle control. Set the air
intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible whilst driving.
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Centre console storage
To open the centre console storage, push
the lever and then lift up the cover. Sliding armrest (if equipped)
To move forward
Grab the front portion of the armrest (1)
then pull it forward.
To move rearward
Push the armrest rearward with your palm.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
- Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
CAUTION
 To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage
compartment.
 Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whilstdriving. Do not attempt to place
so many items in the storage compartment that the storagecompartment cover can not closesecurely.
OJD042130/HOJD042131R
WARNING
Do not grab the front portion of the
armrest (1) when moving the arm-
rest rearward. It may pinch your fin-
gers.
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Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
For the cigarette lighter to work, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC positionor 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.
We recommend that you use parts for
replacement from an authorised Kia
dealer. Ashtray (if equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover. (Type B)
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, andcoffee pots, etc.) may damage the
socket or cause electrical failure.
WARNING
 Holding the lighter in after it is heated will cause it to overheat.
 If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
OJD042135/H
OJD042136R
■Type A
■Type B
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Features of your vehicle
Cup holderCups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders. Type B
To use the cup holder, open the cover.
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 your-
self. Such a burn to the 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 uncov-
ered or unsecured bottles, glass-
es, cans, etc., in the cup holder
whilst the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Keep cans and bottles out of direct
sunlight. Placing them in a hot vehi-
cle can cause them to explode.
WARNING - Ashtray use
 Do not use the vehicle’s ashtray as a waste receptacle.
 Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other com-
bustible materials may cause a
fire.
CAUTION
When cleaning spilled liquid, do not
dry the cup holder at high tempera- tures. This may damage the chrome
part of the cup holder.
OJD042137/H
OJD042138/H
■ Front
 Type A
 Type B
CAUTION
Do not place uncovered cups in the
cup holder whilst the vehicle is in motion. If the liquid spills, electricsystems may malfunction.
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Features of your vehicle
✽✽NOTICE
Close the vanity mirror cover securely
and return the sunvisor to its original
position after use.
❈ To learn how to use the vanity mirror
lamp, refer to "Interior light" in this sec- tion.
CAUTION - Vanity mirror
lamp (if equipped)
Always have the switch in the off position when the vanity mirror lamp is not in use. If the sunvisor isclosed without the lamp off, it maydischarge the battery or damage
the sunvisor.
WARNING
For your safety, do not obstruct your
vision when using the sunvisor.
Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 10 amps with the engine running.
OJD042140R
OJD042154R
■ Front
 Type A
 Type B
OJD042155
OJD042243
■Rear (if equipped)
 Type A
 Type B
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CAUTION
 Operating the device whilst driv-
ing could lead to accidents due to
a lack of attention to external sur- roundings. First park the vehiclebefore operating the device.
 Adjust the volume to levels that allow the driver to hear soundsfrom outside of the vehicle. Driving in a state where external sounds cannot be heard may lead
to accidents.
 Pay attention to the volume set- ting when turning the device on.A sudden output of extreme vol-
ume upon turning the device oncould lead to hearing impairment. (Adjust the volume to a suitablelevels before turning off the
device.)
 If you want to change the position of device installation, pleaseinquire with your place of pur-chase or service maintenance
centre. Technical expertise isrequired to install or disassemble the device.
(Continued)
WARNING
 Do not stare at the screen whilst driving. Staring at the screen for
prolonged periods of time couldlead to traffic accidents.
 Do not disassemble, assemble, or modify the audio system. Suchacts could result in accidents,
fire, or electric shock.
 Using the phone whilst driving may lead to a lack of attention of trafficconditions and increase the likeli-
bonnet of accidents. Use the
phone feature after parking the
vehicle.
 Heed caution not to spill water or introduce foreign objects into the
device. Such acts could lead to
smoke, fire, or product malfunc-tion.
 Please refrain from use if the screen is blank or no sound can
be heard as these signs may indi-
cate product malfunction.
Continued use in such conditionscould lead to accidents(fires,
electric shock) or product mal-functions.
(Continued)(Continued)
 Do not touch the antenna duringthunder or lightening as such
acts may lead to lightning
induced electric shock.
 Do not stop or park in parking- restricted areas to operate the
product. Such acts could lead totraffic accidents.
 Use the system with the vehicle ignition turned on. Prolonged usewith the ignition turned off could
result in battery discharge.
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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-
ror(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 sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
 Close and lock all doors.
 Position the seat so that all controls 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 light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe-
cially children, before putting a vehi-
cle into “D (Drive)” or “R (Reverse)”.
WARNING
Driving whilst distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that
may lead to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The dri-
ver’s primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehi-
cle systems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehicle
or which are not permissible by law
should never be used during oper-
ation of the vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition switch
is not in the ON position. The light will go
off immediately when the ignition switch
is turned on or go off after about 30 sec-onds when the door is closed.KEY POSITIONS
WARNING
- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement.Driving whilst under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.WARNING
 When you intend to park or stop the vehicle with the engine on, be careful not to depress the accel-
erator pedal for a long period of
time. It may overheat the engine
or exhaust system and cause fire.
 When you make a sudden stop or turn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the
floor and it could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Keep all things in the vehicle
safely stored.
 If you do not focus on driving, it may cause an accident. Be care-
ful when operating what may dis-
turb driving such as audio or
heater. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always drive safely.
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ACC
ON
START
LOCK
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