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Low battery temp. Maintainingcurrent (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the HEV button dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to low bat-
tery temperature.
Charging complete. Switching toHybrid (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed automati-
cally converting to HEV mode due to
completed battery charging during
charging mode driving.
Charger Error! (Plug-in hybrid)
This messages is displayed when
the charging failed by external charg-
er error.
This message is for Normal charger.
The purpose of this message is to let
you know the error has occurred in
charger itself not in vehicle.
Low/High System Temp.Maintaining Hybrid (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the HEV button dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to
low/high system temperature
Switching to Hybrid mode toallow heating (Plug-in hybrid)
When the coolant temperature is lower than 57 °F (-14 °C), and you
turn the climate control On for
heating, the above message will be
displayed in the cluster. Then, the
vehicle will automatically switch to
HEV mode.
When the coolant temperature is higher than 57 °F (-14 °C), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.

Features of your vehicle
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EV/HEV/CHG modes
(Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the HEV button.
Battery charged. Maintaining cur-rent (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to charging mode
even when pressing and holding the
HEV button during EV/HEV mode
driving because the high-
voltage(hybrid) battery is already
fully charged.
Low battery. Maintaining Hybrid(Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the HEV button dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to insuffi-
cient high-voltage(hybrid) battery
level.
Low battery temp. Maintainingcurrent (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the HEV button dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to low bat-
tery temperature.
Charging complete. Switching toHybrid (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed automati-
cally converting to HEV mode due to
completed battery charging during
charging mode driving.
Charger Error! (Plug-in hybrid)
This messages is displayed when
the charging failed by external charg-
er error.
The purpose of this message is to let
you know the error has occurred in
charger itself not in vehicle.
Low/High System Temp.Maintaining Hybrid (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the HEV button dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to
low/high system temperature.
Switching to Hybrid mode toallow heating (Plug-in hybrid)
When the coolant temperature is lower than 57°F (-14°C), and you
turn the climate control On for
heating, the above message will be
displayed in the cluster. Then, the
vehicle will automatically switch to
HEV mode.
When the coolant temperature is higher than 57°F(-14°C), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.

Audio system
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SiriusXM®Satellite Radio infor-
mation
Satellite Radio channels:
Enjoy SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a 3-
month trial subscription to the Sirius
Select package. You’ll get over 140
channels, including commercial-free
music, plus all your favorite sports,
exclusive talk, entertainment, and a
selection of premium programming. For
more information and a complete list
of SiriusXM channels, visit sir-
iusxm.com in the United States, sir-
iusxm.ca in Canada, or call Sir iusXM
at 1-888-539-7474.
Satellite Radio reception factors:
To receive the satellite signal, your
vehicle has been equipped with a
satellite radio antenna located on the
roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof
provides the best location for an
unobstructed, open view of the sky, a
requirement of a satellite radio sys-
tem. Like AM/FM, there are several
factors that can affect satellite radio
reception performance:
Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice
build-up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the
antenna as possible.
Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall build- ings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages,
dense tree foliage and thunder-
storms can interfere with your
reception.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio service:
SiriusXM is a subscription-based
satellite radio service that broad-
casts music, sports, news and enter-
tainment programming to radio
receivers, which are available for
installation in motor vehicles or facto-
ry installed, as well as for the home,
portable and wireless devices, and
through an Internet connection on a
personal computer.
Vehicles that are equipped with a
factory installed Sir iusXMSatellite
Radio system include:
Hardware and an introductory trial subscription term, which begins on
the date of sale or lease of the vehicle.
For a small upgrade fee, access to SiriusXM m usic channels, and other
select channels over the Internet
using any computer connected to
the Internet (U.S. customers only). For information on extended sub-
scription terms, contact SiriusXM at
1-888-539-7474.
NOTE:
SiriusXM services require a sub-
scription sold separately, or as a
package, by Sirius XM Radio Inc.
If you decide to continue service
after your trial, the subscription
plan you choose will automatical-
ly renew thereafter and you will be
charged according to your chosen
payment method at then-current
rates. Fees and taxes apply. To
cancel you must call SiriusXM at
1-866-635-2349. See SiriusXM
Customer Agreement for com-
plete terms at www.siriusxm.com.
SiriusXM U.S. satellite and data
services are available only in the
48 contiguous states, DC and
Puerto Rico (with coverage limita-
tions). SiriusXM satellite service is
also available in Canada; see
www.siriusxm.ca. All fees and pro-
gramming subject to change.
Sirius, XM and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of Sirius
XM Radio Inc.

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Driving your vehicle
The use of chains may adverselyaffect vehicle handling.
Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the
vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel braking.Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in chapter 8. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in chapter 8. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service
station.
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
chapter 9 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in chapter 8 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.CAUTION- Snow chains
Chains that are the wrong size or improperly installed candamage your vehicle's brakelines, suspension, body andwheels.
Stop driving and retighten the chains any time you hear themhitting the vehicle.

What to do in an emergency
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When you drive your vehicle from a
warm area to a cold area or from a
cold area to a warm area, or the out-
side temperature is greatly higher or
lower, you should check the tire infla-
tion pressure and adjust the tires to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure.TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)malfunction indicator
The low tire pressure telltale will illu-
minate after it blinks for approximate-
ly one minute when there is a prob-
lem with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. If the system is
able to correctly detect an underinfla-
tion warning at the same time as sys-
tem failure then it will illuminate both
the TPMS malfunction and low tire
pressure position telltales e.g. if
Front Left sensor fails, the TPMS
malfunction indicator illuminates, but
if the Front Right, Rear Left, or Rear
Right tire is under-inflated, the low
tire pressure position telltales may
illuminate together with the TPMS
malfunction indicator.
Have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible to determine the cause of
the problem. The TPMS malfunction indicator
may be illuminated if the vehicle is
moving around electric power sup-
ply cables or radios transmitters
such as at police stations, govern-
ment and public offices, broadcast-
ing stations, military installations,
airports, or transmitting towers,
etc. This can interfere with normal
operation of the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS).
The TPMS malfunction indicator may be illuminated if snow chains
are used or some separate elec-
tronic devices such as notebook
computer, mobile charger, remote
starter or navigation etc., are used
in the vehicle. This can interfere
with normal operation of the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).
WARNING- Low pressure
damage
Do not drive on low pressure
tires. Significantly low tire pres-
sure can cause the tires to over-
heat and fail making the vehicle
unstable resulting in increased
braking distances and a loss of
vehicle control.

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Maintenance
✽
✽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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Index
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45\
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-45
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
Tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58
Low aspect ratio tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 7-24 Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Removable towing hook (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98
Transaxle - Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Transaxle shift indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67
Trip modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67\
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 4-17 Opening trunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Closing trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Emergency trunk safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Trunk lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-93
Trunk room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
Turn By Turn Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
USB charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
User settings mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-91
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99 Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-102
Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-103
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