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Features of your vehicle
Power outlet (if equipped)
The power outlet is designed to pro-
vide 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.
Use the power outlet only when the
engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged periods
of time with the engine off could
cause the battery to discharge.Only use 12V electric accessories
which are less than 10A in electric
capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to
the lowest operating level when
using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use.
Some electronic devices can cause
electronic interference when plugged
into a vehicle’s power outlet. These
devices may cause excessive audio
static and malfunctions in other elec-
tronic systems or devices used in
your vehicle.
CAUTION- Vanity mirror
lamp
Close the vanity mirror coversecurely and return the sunvi-sor to its original position afteruse. If the vanity mirror is notclosed securely, the lamp willstay on and could result in bat-tery discharge and possiblesunvisor damage.
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WARNING- Electric
shock
Do not put a finger or a foreign
element (pin, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch with a
wet hand. You may get an elec-
tric shock.

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USING THE USB DEVICE
To use an external USB device,
make sure the device is not con-
nected when starting up the
vehicle. Connect the device after
starting up.
If you start the engine when the USB device is connected, it may
damage the USB device. (USB
flashdrives are very sensitive to
electric shock.)
If the engine is started up or turned off while the external USB
device is connected, the external
USB device may not work.
The System may not play unau- thenticated MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate
between 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression
rate between 8Kbps ~
320Kbps.
Take precautions for static elec- tricity when connecting or discon-
necting the external USB device.
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An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is
not recognizable.
Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the
connected external USB device
can be unrecognizable.
When the formatted byte/sector setting of External USB device is
not either 512BYTE or
2048BYTE, then the device will
not be recognized.
Use only a USB device format- ted to FAT 12/16/32.
USB devices without USB I/F authentication may not be recog-
nizable.
Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in con-
tact with the human body or
other objects.
If you repeatedly connect or dis- connect the USB device in a
short period of time, it may break
the device.
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You may hear a strange noise
when connecting or disconnect-
ing a USB device.
If you disconnect the external USB device during playback in
USB mode, the external USB
device can be damaged or may
malfunction. Therefore, discon-
nect the external USB device
when the audio is turned off or in
another mode. (e.g, Radio, CD)
Depending on the type and capacity of the external USB
device or the type of the files
stored in the device, there is a
difference in the time for recogni-
tion the device.
Do not use the USB device for purposes other than playing
music files.
Playing videos through the USB is not supported.
Use of USB accessories such as rechargers or heaters using USB
I/F may lower performance or
cause trouble.
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Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
. . . . . . . 5-6
. . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Starting the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
. . . . . . . 5-9
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Cruise Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
control on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Standard RSS-210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
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Driving your vehicle
Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change
in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the
underneath side of the vehicle, have
the exhaust system checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING - Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in an
enclosed area for a prolonged
time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless
gas that can cause uncon-
sciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING - Open trunk
Do not drive with the trunk
open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can
enter the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk open proceed as follows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan
at the highest speed.

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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
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 chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
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 off.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any hand held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.
WARNING - Check sur- rounding
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse).

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WARNING - Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on,
be careful not to depress the
accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system
and cause a fire.WARNING - Driving while intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous
as or more dangerous than driv-
ing drunk.
WARNING - Loose object
Securely store items in your
vehicle. When you make a sud-
den stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.

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Illuminated ENGINE
START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the ENGINE START/STOP button
will illuminate for your convenience.
The light will go off after about 30
seconds after the door is closed.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
To turn off the engine (START/STOP
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. When
you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position but to
the ACC position.
In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine off and to the ACC
position by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for more than 2
seconds or 3 times successively
within 3 seconds.If the vehicle is still moving, you can
restart the engine without depress-
ing the brake pedal by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button with
the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
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ACC(Accessory)
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and
electrical accessories are opera-
tional.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC position for more than
1 hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.
ON
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge,
because the engine is not running.
START/RUN
To start the hybrid system, depress
the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button with
the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
If you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without
depressing the brake pedal, the
hybrid system will not start and the
button will change as follows:
OFF ➔ ACC ➔ON ➔OFF
Green indicatorNot illuminated Orange indicator

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If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON posi-
tion for a long time, the battery will
discharge.✽ ✽NOTICE
Before starting the vehicle, if you
depress the brake pedal, you may
feel the stumbling feeling while
depressing the brake pedal.
However, if the warning indicator is
not turned on, it is normal.
WARNING - Starting
vehicle
• Never press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion except in
an emergency. This would
result in loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause an acci-
dent.
Before leaving the driver's seat, always make sure the
shift lever is engaged in P
(Park), set the parking brake
fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if
these precautions are not
taken.

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Driving your vehicle
STARTING THE HYBRID
SYSTEM
Starting the hybrid system
with a smart key (if equipped)
1.Carry the smart key or leave itinside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied
3.Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
4.Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while depressing the brake
pedal.
It should be started without depress-
ing the accelerator. 5.Do not wait for the engine to warm
up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.) Even if the smart key is in the vehi-
cle, but is far away from you, the
engine may not start.
When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC position or
above, if any door is opened, the
system checks for the smart key. If
the smart key is not in the vehicle,
the warning "Key not in vehicle" will
illuminate on the LCD display. And
if all doors are closed, the chime
will sound for 5 seconds. The indi-
cator or warning will turn off while
the vehicle is moving. Always have
the smart key with you.
The hybrid system will start only
when the smart key is in the vehicle.
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CAUTION
If the "READY" indicator is turned off while you are inmotion, do not attempt tomove the shift lever to theP(Park) position. If traffic androad conditions permit, youmay keep the previous leverposition while the vehicle isstill moving and press theengine start/stop button in anattempt to restart the hybridsystem without pressing thebrake pedal.
If the hybrid system starts, the "READY" symbol comes on. Ifthe "READY" symbol does notcome on, have the vehiclechecked and repaired by anauthorized Kia dealer.