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Fading - As your vehicle moves
away from the radio station, the
signal will weaken and sound will
begin to fade. When this occurs,
we suggest that you select another
stronger station.
Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the
transmitter and your radio can dis-
turb the signal causing static or
fluttering noises to occur. Reducing
the treble level may lessen this
effect until the disturbance clears. Station Swapping - As an FM sig-
nal weakens, another more power-
ful signal near the same frequency
may begin to play. This is because
your radio is designed to lock onto
the clearest signal. If this occurs,
select another station with a
stronger signal.
Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signals being received from sever-
al directions can cause distortion
or fluttering. This can be caused by
a direct and reflected signal from
the same station, or by signals
from two stations with close fre-
quencies. If this occurs, select
another station until the condition
has passed.
Using a cellular phone or a two-
way radio
When a cellular phone is used inside
the vehicle, noise may be produced
from the audio system. This does not
mean that something is wrong with
the audio equipment. In such a case,
try to operate mobile devices as far
from the audio equipment as possible.
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JBM004WARNING- Cell phone use
Do not use a cellular phone while
driving in order to prevent the
risk of accidents and thus death
or injury to pedestrians, other
vehicle occupants or your vehi-
cle occupants. Stop at a safe
location to use a cellular phone.

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Adjust the volume to levels that
allow the driver to hear sounds
from outside of the vehicle. Driving
in a state where external sounds
cannot be heard may lead to acci-
dents.
Pay attention to the volume setting when turning the device on. A sud-
den output of extreme volume
upon turning the device on could
lead to hearing impairment. (Adjust
the volume to a suitable levels
before turning off the device.)
WARNING- Driver
Distraction
Do not stare at the vehicle information screen while driv-
ing. Staring at the screen for
more than a few seconds at a
time could lead to traffic acci-
dents.
Using the phone while driving may lead to a lack of attention
of traffic conditions and
increase the likelihood of
accidents. Use a phone after
parking the vehicle in a safe
location.
WARNING- Audio System
Do not disassemble, assemble,
or modify the audio system.
Such acts could result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING- Audio System Distraction
Operating the device while driv-
ing could lead to accidents due
to a lack of attention to external
surroundings. Park the vehicle
before attempting to set or pro-
gram your audio system.WARNING- Antenna
Do not touch the antenna when
there is a risk of lightening elec-
tric discharges from weather.
The lightening can be directed
into the antenna and then into
your body.
CAUTION
Refrain from use if the screen is blank or no sound can be hearas these signs may indicateproduct malfunction.

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Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, lnc. and any use of
such marks by Kia is under license.
A
Bluetooth®enabled call phone is
required to use
Bluetooth®wireless
technology.
Before Using the Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology Handsfree
What is Bluetooth®?
Bluetooth®refers to a short-dis-
tance wireless networking technol-
ogy which uses a 2.4GHz ~
2.48GHz frequency to connect var-
ious devices within a certain dis-
tance.
devices,
Bluetooth®phones, PDAs,
various electronic devices, and
automotive environments,
Bluetooth®allows data to be trans-
mitted at high speeds without hav-
ing to use a connector cable.

Bluetooth®Handsfree refers to a
device which allows the user to con-
veniently make phone calls with
Bluetooth®mobile phones through
the audio system.

Bluetooth®Handsfree may not be
supported in some mobile phones.
To learn more about mobile device
compatibility, visit www
.kia.com.
Precautions for Safe Driving
Bluetooth®Handsfree is a feature
that enables drivers to practice safe
driving. Connecting the head unit
with a
Bluetooth®phone allows the
user to conveniently make and
receive calls and use contacts.
Before using
Bluetooth®, carefully
read the contents of this user’s
manual.
driving may lead to negligent driv-
ing practices and result in acci-
dents. Refrain from excessive oper-
ations while driving.
periods of time is dangerous and
may lead to accidents. When driv-
ing, view the screen only for short
periods of time.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle control
that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury, and
death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
cle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used dur-
ing operation of the vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
AUDIO
What is Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology
?
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
allows devices to be connected in a
short distance, including hands-free
devices, stereo headsets, wireless
remote controllers, etc. For more
information, visit
the Bluetooth®
Wireless Technologywebsite at
www.Bluetooth.com
Before using Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology audio features

Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
audio may not be supported depend-
ing on the compatibility of your
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
mobile phone.

Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology audio, you must first
pair and connect the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology mobile phone.
Bluetooth®word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Kia is
under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their
respective owners. A
Bluetooth®
enabled cell phone is required to
use
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
audio can be used only when the
[Audio Streaming] of Phone is
turned .
❈ Setting
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology
Audio Streaming : Press
the key Select [Phone]
Select [Audio Streaming] through
the TUNE knobSETUP
On
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle control
that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury, and
death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
cle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used dur-
ing operation of the vehicle.

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Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Pairing a
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Device
What is Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Pairing?
Pairing refers to the process of syn-
chronizing your
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology phone or device with the
car audio system for connection.
Pairing is necessary to connect and
use the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology feature.
The
Bluetooth®word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Kia is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
A
Bluetooth®enabled cell phone is
required to use
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle control
that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury, and
death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
cle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used dur-
ing operation of the vehicle.

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Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Setting
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Kia is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
A
Bluetooth®enabled cell phone is
required to use
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology
Pairing a New Device
Press the key Select
[Phone] Select [Pair Phone]
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
devices can be paired with the audio
system.
For more information, refer to the
“Pairing through Phone Setup” sec-
tion within
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology.
Viewing Paired Phone List
Press the key Select
[Phone] Select [Phone List]
This feature is used to view mobile
phones that have been paired with
the audio system. Upon selecting a
paired phone, the setup menu is dis-
played.
For more information, refer to the
“Setting
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Connection” section with-
in
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology.
SETUPSETUP
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle control
that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury, and
death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
cle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used dur-
ing operation of the vehicle.

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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.WARNING - California
proposition
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Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
and parts, including compo-
nents found in the interior fur-
nishings in a vehicle, contain or
emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and repro-
ductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chem-
icals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.

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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 surrounding
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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Driving your vehicle
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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ACC(Accessory)
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
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