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Maintenance
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NOTICE
If you connect unauthorized elec-
tronic devices to the battery, the bat-
tery may be discharged. Never use
unauthorized devices.
Recharging the battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlamps or interior
lamps were left on while the vehi-
cle was not in use), recharge it by
slow charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.CALIFORNIA PROPO-
SITION 65 WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects and reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING- Risk of elec-
trocution
Never touch the electrical igni-
tion system while the vehicle is
running. This system works
with high voltage which can
shock you.
WARNING- Recharging Battery
Never attempt to recharge the
battery when the battery cables
are connected.

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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 120°F (49°C).
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
Items should be reset after the bat-
tery has been discharged or the bat-
tery 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 5)

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
The electrical system of your vehicle is designed to per-
form under all reasonably expected operating conditions.
However, before any additional electrical equipment is
installed in your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia
Dealer, in order to ensure that you do not void your war-
ranty.
Certain electrical equipment, or the way in which it is
installed, may adversely affect the operation of your vehi-
cle, including such systems as the engine control system,
the audio system and the electrical charging system and
thus potentially void all or part of your warranty.
We assume no responsibility for any expense you may
incur or for any malfunction of your vehicle or any of its
components or systems that may result from the installa-
tion of additional electrical equipment that is not supplied,
or recommended for installation by, Kia.Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
If a mobile two-way radio system is installed improperly,
or if an excessively powerful type of system is used, other
electronic systems may be adversely affected. To avoid
damage to your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer
concerning the proper equipment and installation.
Kia motor vehicles are designed and manufactured to
meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read
and follow all directions in this Owner's Manual, particu-
larly the information under the headings "NOTICE",
"CAUTION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any questions
regarding the operation of your vehicle, safety issues and
defects please contact your Kia's toll-free Consumer
Assistance hot line as below:
National Consumer Affairs Manager
Kia Motors America, Inc.
P.O. Box 52410
Irvine, CA 92619-2410
1-800-333-4Kia (4542)
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (U.S. ONLY)

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Index
Back-up lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-100
Battery (Plug-in hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
Battery replacement (for smart key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Battery saver function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Before Jump starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Blind Spot Detection System(BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70
Limitations condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72
Bonnet see the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33\
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-91
Bulb replacement precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-91 Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . 6-9
California Perchlorate notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-116
Camera (Rear view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
Capacities (Lubricants) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
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Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-105
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-110
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48\
Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Central door lock switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-101
Chains - Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 "Securing a child restraint withthe LATCH anchors system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37\
"Securing a child restraint seatwith" "Tether Anchor" "system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
"Securing a child restraint with alap/shoulder belt" . 3-39
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
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Interior care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-110
Interior features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155
USB charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
AC inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-157
Wireless smart phone charging system . . . . . . . . . 4-158
Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
Floor mat anchor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
Luggage net holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163
Cargo security screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163
Interior lamp AUTO turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125 Interior lamp AUTO turn off function . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Liftgate room lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
Interior overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Jump starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Illuminated ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Ignition switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Starting the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Label Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Air conditioner compressor label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Vehicle certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 LKAS operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75
Driver's attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77
Warning light and message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-78
LKAS function change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-81
LCD modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77\
LCD windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64 Over view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
Trip information (Trip computer, for Hybrid) . . . . . 4-64
Trip information (Trip computer, for Plug-in Hybrid). 4-71
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
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Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-102
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-101
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98
Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-102
Warning and Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-27 Power window lock button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122 Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121 Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
Rear window wiper and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
Wireless smart phone charging system . . . . . . . . . . . 4-158
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