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Features of your vehicle
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Electronic power steering
(EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The EPS is controlled by a power
steering control unit which senses
the steering wheel torque and vehi-
cle speed to command the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as the
vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer. If the Electronic Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steering
wheel may require increased
steering effort. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer and have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, noise
may occur. If temperature rises, the
noise will likely disappear. This is a
normal condition.
When the vehicle is stationary, and the steering wheel is turned all the
way to the left or right continuous-
ly, the steering wheel becomes
harder to turn. The power assist is
limited to protect the motor from
overheating.
As time passes, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not
illuminate.
• The steering gets heavy immedi- ately after turning the Engine
Start/Stop button is ON position.
This happens as the system per-
forms the EPS system diagnostics.
When the diagnostics are complet-
ed, the steering wheel will return
to its normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after turning the
Engine Start/Stop button is ON or
OFF position.
• A motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• If the Electronic Power Steering System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steer-
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate abnormally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible. (Continued)
STEERING WHEEL

Driving your vehicle
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The Lane Keeping Assist System
detects the lane markers on the road
with a front view camera at the front
windshield, and assists the driver’s
steering to help keep the vehicle in
the lanes.
When the system detects the vehicle
straying from its lane, it alerts the
driver with a visual and audible warn-
ing, while applying a slight counter-
steering torque, trying to prevent the
vehicle from moving out of its lane.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• Driver is responsible for being
aware of surroundings and steer-
ing the vehicle for safe driving
practices.
• LKAS helps prevent the driver from moving out of the lane unin-
tentionally by assisting the dri-
ver’s steering. However, the sys-
tem is just a convenience function
and the steering wheel is not
always controlled. While driving,
the driver should pay attention to
the steering wheel.
• The operation of the LKAS can be cancelled or not work properly
according to road condition and
surroundings. Always be cautious
when driving.
LANE KEEPING ASSIST SYSTEM (LKAS) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Do not turn the steering wheel
suddenly when the vehicle is
being directed by the LKA sys-
tem. This can result in a sudden
loss of control and crash of the
vehicle.
ODE056029
WARNING - LKAS
Limitations
The LKAS is a supplemental
system and should not be sole-
ly relied upon by the driver. Do
not attempt sudden steering
maneuvers while the LKAS is
activated. If the vehicle is driven
at high speeds, the LKAS may
not adjust the steering wheel. It
is the driver's responsibility to
always pay attention to the road
and maintain control over the
steering wheel while driving.

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Driving your vehicle
Do not disassemble a front viewcamera temporarily for tinted win-
dow or attaching any types of coat-
ings and accessories. If you disas-
semble the camera and assemble
it again, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked to need a calibra-
tion.
When you replace the windshield glass, front view camera or related
parts of the steering, take your
vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer
and have the system checked to
need a calibration.
The system detects lane markers and controls the steering wheel by
a front view camera, therefore, if
the lane markers are hard to
detect, the system may not work
properly. Always be cautious when
using the system.
When the lane markers are hard to detect, please refer to “Driver’s
Attention”.
Do not remove or damage the related parts of LKAS. Do not place objects on the crash
pad that reflects light such as mir-
rors, white paper, etc. it may cause
malfunction of LKAS if the sunlight
is reflected.
You may not hear warning sound of LKAS because of the excessive
audio sound.
If you continue to drive with your hands off the steering wheel, the
LKAS will stop controlling the
steering wheel after the hands off
alarm. After then, if you drive with
your hands on the steering wheel,
the control will be activated again.
If the vehicle speed is high, steer- ing torque for assistance will not be
enough to keep your vehicle within
the lane. If so, the vehicle may
move out of its lane. Obey speed
limit when using LKAS.
If you attach objects to the steering wheel, the system may not assist
steering.
If you attach objects to the steering wheel, hands off alarm may not
work properly.LKAS operation
To activate/deactivate the LKAS:
With the ignition switch in the ON
position, press the LKAS button
located on the instrument panel on
the lower left hand side of the driver.
The indicator in the cluster display
will initially illuminate white.
When the indicator (white) activated
in the previous ignition cycle, the
system turns on without any control.
If you press the LKAS button again,
the indicator on the cluster display
will go off.
ODE057046N

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Driving your vehicle
If the speed of the vehicle is over40 mph (64 km/h) and the system
detects lane markers, the color
changes from gray to white. When the conditions below are met,
LKAS will be enable to assist steer-
ing.
Vehicle speed is above 40 mph (64
km/h).
Both lane markers are detected by LKAS.
The vehicle is between the lane markers.
If LKAS can assist steering, a green
steering wheel indicator will illumi-
nate.
Warning
If the vehicle leaves a lane, the lane marker you cross will blink on
the LCD display.
If the vehicle moves out its lane because steering torque for assis-
tance is not enough, the line indi-
cator of deviation direction will
blink.
ODE056070L/ODE056098L
■Lane undetected■Lane detected
ODE056096L/ODE056097L
■Left lane■Right lane

What to do in an emergency
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Use of the Tire Mobility Kit may not
be effective for tire damage larger
than approximately 0.24 in (6 mm).
Please contact the nearest Kia
dealership if the tire cannot be
made roadworthy with the Tire
Mobility Kit.
Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if a tire is severely damaged by driving
run flat or with insufficient air pres-
sure.
Do not remove any foreign objects such as nails or screws that have
penetrated the tire.
Provided the car is outdoors, leave the engine running. Otherwise
operating the compressor may
eventually drain the car battery.
Never leave the Tire Mobility Kit unattended while it is being used.
Do not leave the compressor run- ning for more than 10 min. at a time
or it may overheat.
Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if the ambient temperature is below -
22°F (-30°C).✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If the sealant gets on your skin,
wash it with a large amount of
water. If skin irritation continues,
visit a doctor for examination.
• If the sealant gets into your eyes, raise your eyelid and wash for at
least 15 minutes. If eye irritation
continues, visit a doctor for exam-
ination.
• If you have drank the sealant, wash the mouth and drink a large
amount of water. However, do not
give anything to an unconscious
person and see the doctor immedi-
ately.
Exposure to the sealant for a long
time may cause damage to the
bodily tissues.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The sealant container and insert
hose (3) cannot be reused. Purchase
an extra after use.
WARNING
Do not use the Tire sealant after
the sealant has expired (i.e.
past the expiration date on the
sealant container). This can
increase the risk of tire failure.
CAUTION
When repairing a flat tire with
the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK),quickly remove the sealant onthe tire pressure sensor andwheel. When installing therepaired tire and wheel, tightenthe wheel nut to a torque valueof 11 ~ 13 kgf·m.
WARNING - Sealant
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not swallow.

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Maintenance
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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TIRES AND WHEELS
*1: Load Index
*2: Speed Symbol
*3: Normal load : Up to 3 persons
*4: Only for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle. Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make them work irregularly.
✽
✽ NOTICE
• It is permissible to add 3psi to the standard tire pressure specification if colder temperatures are expected soon.
Tires typically loose 1psi for every 12°F temperature drop. If extreme temperature variations are expected, re-
check your tire pressure as necessary to keep them properly inflated.
• We recommend that when replacing tires, use the same originally supplied with the vehicles. If not, that aff\
ects driving performance.
• When driving in high altitude grades, it is natural for the atmospheric pressure to decrease. Therefore, please check the tire pressure and add more air when necessary.
Additionally required tire air pressure per km above sea level: 1.5psi/km
ItemTire sizeWheel size
Load
CapacitySpeed
capacityInflation pressure [bar(psi, kPa)]Wheel lug
nut torque [Kgf·m
(lbf·ft, N·m)]
Normal loadMaximum load
LI *1KgSS *2Km/hFront RearFront Rear
Full size tire205/60 R16 6.5J X 1692630H2102.5 (36, 250)2.5 (36, 250)11~13
(79~94,
107~127)225/45 R18 *47.5J X 1891615V2402.5 (36, 250)2.5 (36, 250)
Compact
Spare tireT125/80 D16 *44T X 1697730M1304.2 (60, 420)4.2 (60, 420)