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Automatic reversal
If an object or part of the body is
detected while the sunroof glass or
sunshade is closing automatically, it
will reverse the direction, and then
stop.
The auto reverse function does not
work if a tiny obstacle is between the
sliding glass or sunshade and the
sunroof frame. You should always
check that all passengers and
objects are away from the sunroof
before closing it.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt open the sunroof, push the
sunroof control lever upward until the
sunroof moves to the desired posi-
tion.
To close the sunroof, push the sun-
roof lever forward until the sunroof
moves to the desired position.
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WARNING
Make sure heads, other body
parts or other objects are safely
out of the way before closing
the window to avoid injuries or
vehicle damage.
Objects less than 4 mm (0.16
inch) in diameter caught
between the sunroof glass and
the front window channel may
not be detected by the auto-
matic reverse window and the
window will not stop and
reverse direction.
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Sunshade
When opening the sunroof, the sun-
shade will also open. Once the sun-
roof is closed, the sunshade can be
manually closed.
Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, or related
fuse is blown, you must reset your
sunroof system as follows:
1.The ignition switch must be in theON position.
2.Close the sunroof completely.
3.Release the control lever.
4.Push the control lever forward until the sunroof tilts and slightly moves
up and down. Then, release lever.
5.Push the control lever forward until the sunroof is operated as follows:
TILT DOWN → SLIDE OPEN →
SLIDE CLOSE
Then, release the control lever.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Do not release the lever until the
operation is completed.
If you release the lever during oper-
ation, try again from step 2.
CAUTION- Sunroof
motor damage
If you try to open the sunroofwhen the temperature is belowfreezing or when the sunroof iscovered with snow or ice, theglass or the motor could bedamaged.
WARNING- Sunroof
Be careful that no head, hands or body parts are obstructed
by a closing sunroof.
Do not extend the face, neck, arms or body outside the sun-
roof while driving.
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❈ For more detailed information,
contact an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the sunroof is not reset when the
vehicle battery is disconnected or
discharged, or related fuse is blown,
the sunroof may operate improperly.

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Features of your vehicle
Warning messages (if equipped)
Warning messages appear on the
LCD to warn the driver. It is located in
the center of the instrument cluster.
The warning message may appear
differently depending on the type of
instrument cluster and some may not
show the warning message at all.
The warning message is shown in
either symbol, symbol and text, or
text type only. You can choose the
preferred language by selecting the
User setting menu in LCD mode.Door, hood, trunk open
This warning is displayed indicat-
ing which door, the hood, the trunk
is open. Sunroof Open (if equipped)
This warning is displayed if you
turn off the engine when the sun-
roof is open.
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Sunroof open warninglight (if equipped)
This warning light blinks:
If the driver removes the ignition key and opens the driver-side door
when the sunroof is not fully
closed, the warning chime will
sound for a few seconds and a
warning light will appear on the
LCD display.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.
Ice Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light blinks 5 times and
then illuminates, and a warning chime
also sounds 1 time:
When the temperature on the Outside Temperature Gauge is
below approximately 4
OC (39.2OF)
with the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop button in the ON posi-
tion.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the ice warning light appears
while driving, you should drive
more attentively and safely refrain-
ing from over-speeding, rapid accel-
eration, sudden braking or sharp
turning, etc.
Forward Collision-avoid-
ance Assist Warninglight (FCA, if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the FCA.
In this situation, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.

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Features of your vehicle
This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause inter-ference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.Clothes hanger
The clothes hanger is located on the
roof of the rear seats.
CAUTION - Hanging
clothing
Do not hang heavy clothes, sincethey may damage the hook.
WARNING
Do not hang other objects such
as hangers or hard objects
except clothes. Also, do not put
heavy, sharp or breakable
objects in the clothing pockets.
In an accident or when the cur-
tain air bag is inflated, it may
cause vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.
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Maintenance
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the following
conditions apply, follow the
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 8 km (5 miles) in nor-
mal temperature or less than 16
km (10 miles) in freezing tempera-
ture
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
Driving in heavy dust conditions
Driving in heavy traffic areas
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly Towing a trailer or using a camper,
or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use, or vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditionIf your vehicle is operated in any ofthe prior listed conditions, you shouldinspect, replace or refill more fre-quently, using the severe usagemaintenance schedule instead of thenormal usage maintenance sched-ule.

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Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 8 km (5miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles)
in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in heavy dust conditions
F - Driving in heavy traffic areas
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Drive shafts and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filterRMore frequentlyC, E, G

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Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 8 km (5
miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles)
in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in heavy dust distances
F - Driving in heavy traffic areas
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Drive shafts and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filterRMore frequentlyC, E, G

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Maintenance
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed fromthe vehicle and placed in an area
with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if the
temperature of the electrolyte of
any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal. Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.Reset items
The following should be reset after
the battery has been discharged or
the battery has been disconnected.
Auto up/down window (See Chapter 4)
Sunroof (See Chapter 4)
Trip computer (See Chapter 4)
Climate control system (See Chapter 4)
Driver position memory system (See Chapter 3)
Audio (See Chapter 4)