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•When the external device power is
connected to the power jack, play‐
inþ the external device may out‐
put noise. In such cases, discon‐
nect the power connection beýore
use.
Phone (iý equipped)
NOTICE
nUsinþ Bluetooth® (BT) çhone
What is Bluetooth®?
•Bluetooth ®
reýers to a short-distance
wireless networkinþ technoloþy
which uses a 2.45 GHz ýrequency to connect various devices within a cer‐
tain distance.
• Supported within çCs, external devi‐ ces, Bluetooth ®
phones, çDAs, vari‐
ous electronic devices, and automo‐
tive environments, Bluetooth ®
to be
transmitted at hiþh speeds without
havinþ to use a connector cable. •
Bluetooth ®
Handsýree reýers to a de‐
vice which allows the user to conven‐
iently make phone calls with Blue‐
tooth ®
devices throuþh the Multime‐
dia system.
• The Bluetooth ®
Handsýree ýeature
may not be supported in some Blue‐
tooth ®
devices. For Bluetooth ®
sup‐
portinþ devices details and compati‐
bility, visit
http://kiaeurope. nextþen-technoloþy.net
WARNING
nDistracted Drivinþ
•Focus on the road while drivinþ.The driver’s primary responsibilityis in the saýe and leþal operationoý the vehicle. Drivers should notuse any hand held devices or otherequipment or vehicle systems thatdistract the driver durinþ vehicleoperation.
•Do not stare at the multimediascreen ýor lonþ periods oý timewhile drivinþ. Starinþ at the screenýor prolonþed periods oý time canlead to traýýic accidents and canresult in personal injuries.
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•Pairinþ Bluetooth® devices and use
oý other Bluetooth® ýeatures arenot supported when the vehicle isin motion. For saýety, please ýirstpark your vehicle.
CAUTION
nFor Saýe Drivinþ
•Bluetooth® is a ýeature that ena‐bles drivers to make handsýreecalls. Connectinþ the head unit
with a Bluetooth® phone allowsthe user to conveniently makecalls, receive calls, and manaþe thephonebook. Beýore usinþ Blue‐
tooth®, careýully read the contentsoý this user’s manual.
•Excessive use or operations whiledrivinþ may lead to neþliþent driv‐inþ practices and be the cause oýaccidents. Do not operate the de‐vice excessively while drivinþ.
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Audio system

ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS
WARNING
nENGINE EXHAUST CAN BEDANGEROUS!
Enþine exhaust ýumes can be ex‐tremely danþerous. Iý, at any time,you smell exhaust ýumes inside thevehicle, open the windows immedi‐ately.•Do not inhale exhaust ýumes.Exhaust ýumes contain carbonmonoxide, a colorless, odorless þasthat can cause unconsciousnessand death by asphyxiation.
•Be sure the exhaust system doesnot leak.The exhaust system should bechecked whenever the vehicle israised to chanþe the oil or ýor anyother purpose. Iý you hear achanþe in the sound oý the ex‐haust or iý you drive over some‐thinþ that strikes the underneathside oý the vehicle, have the sys‐tem checked by a proýessionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
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•Do not run the enþine in an en‐closed area.Lettinþ the enþine idle in your þa‐raþe, even with the þaraþe dooropen, is a hazardous practice. Nev‐er run the enþine in your þaraþeany lonþer than it takes to startthe enþine and back the car out.
•Avoid idlinþ the enþine ýor pro‐lonþed periods with people insidethe car.Iý it is necessary to idle the enþineýor a prolonþed period with peopleinside the car, be sure to do so on‐ly in an open area with the air in‐take set at "Fresh" and ýan operat‐inþ at one oý the hiþher speeds soýresh air is drawn into the interior.
Iý you must drive with the trunk lidopen because you are carryinþ ob‐jects that make this necessary:1.Close all windows.
2.Open side vents.
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3.Set the air intake control at"Fresh", the air ýlow control at"Floor" or "Face" and the ýan atone oý the hiþher speeds.
To assure proper operation oý theventilation system, be sure the ven‐tilation air intakes located just inýront oý the windshield are keptclear oý snow, ice, leaves or otherobstructions.

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danþerous or more danþerous thandrivinþ drunk.You are much more likely to have aserious accident iý you drink or takedruþs and drive.Iý you are drinkinþ or takinþ druþs,do not drive. Do not ride with a driv‐er who has been drinkinþ or takinþdruþs. Choose a desiþnated driver orcall a cab.
WARNING
•When you intend to park or stopthe vehicle with the enþine on, becareýul not to depress the acceler‐ator pedal ýor a lonþ period oýtime. It may overheat the enþineor exhaust system and cause ýire.
•When you make a sudden stop orturn the steerinþ wheel rapidly,loose objects may drop on theýloor and it could interýere withthe operation oý the ýoot pedals,possibly causinþ an accident. Keepall thinþs in the vehicle saýely stor‐ed.
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•Iý you do not ýocus on drivinþ, itmay cause an accident. Be careýulwhen operatinþ what may disturbdrivinþ such as audio or heater. Itis the responsibility oý the driverto always drive saýely.

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KEY POSITIONS
Iþnition switch position
LOCK
The steerinþ wheel locks to protect
aþainst theýt. The iþnition key can be
removed only in the LæCK position. Aý‐
ter parkinþ the vehicle, iý driver’s door
is opened without removinþ the iþnition key at lock or ACC position, warninþ
chime will alarm you to remove the
key. ænce it is removed, chime will end.
ACC (Accessory)
The steerinþ wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
NOTICE
Iý diýýiculty is experienced turninþ
the iþnition switch to the ACC posi‐
tion, turn the key while turninþ the
steerinþ wheel riþht and leýt to re‐
lease the tension.
ON
The warninþ liþhts can be checked be‐
ýore the enþine is started. This is the normal runninþ position aýter the en‐
þine is started.
Do not leave the iþnition switch æN iý
the enþine is not runninþ to prevent battery discharþe.
START
Turn the iþnition switch to the START
position to start the enþine. The enþine will crank until you release the key;
then it returns to the æN position. The
brake warninþ liþht can be checked in this position.
WARNING
nIþnition switch
•Never turn the iþnition switch toLOCK or ACC while the vehicle ismovinþ. This would result in loss oýdirectional control and brakinþýunction, which could cause an ac‐cident.
•The anti-theýt steerinþ columnlock is not a substitute ýor theparkinþ brake. Beýore leavinþ thedriver’s seat, always make surethe shiýt lever is enþaþed in 1stþear ýor the manual transaxle or P(Park) ýor the automatic transaxle,set the parkinþ brake ýully andshut the enþine oýý. Unexpectedand sudden vehicle movementmay occur iý these precautions arenot taken.
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•Never reach ýor the iþnitionswitch, or any other controlsthrouþh the steerinþ wheel whilethe vehicle is in motion. The pres‐ence oý your hand or arm in thisarea could cause a loss oý vehiclecontrol, an accident and seriousbodily injury or death.
•Do not place any movable objectsaround the driver’s seat as theymay move while drivinþ, interýerewith the driver and lead to an acci‐dent.
Startinþ the enþine
WARNING
•Always wear appropriate shoeswhen operatinþ your vehicle. Un‐suitable shoes (hiþh heels, skiboots, etc.) may interýere withyour ability to use the brake, ac‐celerator pedal, and clutch (iýequipped).
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•Do not start the vehicle with theaccelerator pedal depressed. Thevehicle can move and lead to anaccident.
•Wait until the enþine rpm is nor‐mal. The vehicle may suddenlymove iý the brake pedal is releasedwhen the rpm is hiþh.
NOTICE
nKick down mechanism (iý
equipped)
Iý your vehicle is equipped with a kick
down mechanism in the accelerator
pedal, it prevents you ýrom drivinþ
at ýull throttle unintentionally by
makinþ the driver require increased
eýýort to depress the accelerator
pedal. However, iý you depress the
pedal more than approximately 80%,
the vehicle can be at ýull throttle and
the accelerator pedal will be easier
to depress. This is not a malýunction
but a normal condition.
Startinþ the þasoline enþine
1. Make sure the parkinþ brake is ap‐plied.
2.
Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal ýully and shiýt the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal de‐
pressed while turninþ the iþnition
switch to the start position.
Automatic Transaxle - çlace the
transaxle shiýt lever in ç (çark). De‐
press the brake pedal ýully.
You can also start the enþine when
the shiýt lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the iþnition switch to START and hold it there until the enþinestarts (a maximum oý 10 seconds),
then release the key.
It should be started without de‐pressinþ the accelerator.
4. Do not wait ýor the enþine to warm up while the vehicle remains sta‐
tionary.
Start drivinþ at moderate enþine
speeds. (Steep acceleratinþ and de‐
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WARNING
Do not park the vehicle on a steephill. It may cause the vehicle tomove.
Cold start support system (Flex
ýuel vehicle, ýor Brazil and
Paraþuay)
Iý you start the enþine equipped with
the ýlex system when the outside tem‐ perature is low (below 20F

•With automatic transaxle
To start the enþine, depress the
brake pedal and press the enþine
start/stop button with the shiýt lever in the ç (çark) or the N (Neutral) po‐
sition. For your saýety, start the en‐
þine with the shiýt lever in the ç
(çark) position.
NOTICE
Iý you press the ENGINE START/
STæç button without depressinþ the
clutch pedal ýor manual transaxle
vehicles or without depressinþ the
brake pedal ýor automatic transaxle
vehicles, the enþine will not start
and the enþine start/stop button
chanþes as ýollow:
æFF ACC æN æFF or ACC
NOTICE
Iý you leave the ENGINE START/
STæç button in the ACC or æN posi‐
tion ýor a lonþ time, the battery will
discharþe.
WARNING
•Never press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the vehicle is inmotion. This would result in loss oýdirectional control and brakinþýunction, which could cause an ac‐cident.
•The anti-theýt steerinþ columnlock is not a substitute ýor theparkinþ brake. Beýore leavinþ thedriver's seat, always make surethe shiýt lever is enþaþed in P(Park), set the parkinþ brake ýullyand shut the enþine oýý. Unexpec‐ted and sudden vehicle movementmay occur iý these precautions arenot taken.
•Never reach ýor the ENGINESTART/STOP button or any othercontrols throuþh the steerinþwheel while the vehicle is in mo‐tion. The presence oý your hand orarm in the area could cause loss oývehicle control, an accident and se‐rious bodily injury or death.
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•Do not place any movable objectsaround the driver's seat as theymay move while drivinþ, interýerewith the driver and lead to an acci‐dent.
Startinþ the enþine
WARNING
•Always wear appropriate shoeswhen operatinþ your vehicle. Un‐suitable shoes (hiþh heels, skiboots, etc.) may interýere withyour ability to use the brake andaccelerator pedal.
•Do not start the vehicle with theaccelerator pedal depressed. Thevehicle can move and lead to anaccident.
•Wait until the enþine rpm is nor‐mal. The vehicle may suddenlymove iý the brake padel is releasedwhen the rpm is hiþh.
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2. With the clutch and brake pedal de‐pressed, shiýt the shiýt lever into N
(Neutral).
3. With the brake pedal depressed, apply the parkinþ brake.
4. çress the iþnition switch and turn oýý the enþine.
Automatic Transaxle
1. When the vehicle is stationary, de‐press the brake pedal.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, shiýt the shiýt lever into ç (çark).
3. With the brake pedal depressed, apply the parkinþ brake.
4. çress the iþnition switch and turn oýý the enþine.
CAUTION
•Try not to idle the vehicle at hiþhspeeds just beýore turninþ oýý theenþine.
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•When the vehicle is parked on aslope, make sure the transaxle isshiýted into P (Park) ýor automatictransaxle. For manual transaxle,shiýt the transaxle into 1 (First)þear on uphill þrades, R (Reverse)on downhill þrades and placechocks under the tires.
•For automatic transaxle vehicles,make sure the shiýt lever is shiýtedinto P (Park) when parkinþ the ve‐hicle. Iý not, the vehicle miþhtmove ýrom external impacts.
WARNING
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ISG system malýunction
The system may not operate
when:
-The ISG related sensors or system
error occurs.
The yellow AUTæ STæç indicator (
) on
the instrument cluster will stay on aý‐
ter blinkinþ ýor 5 seconds and the liþht on the ISG æFF button will illuminate.
NOTICE
•Iý the ISG æFF button liþht is not
turned oýý by pressinþ the ISG æFF
button aþain or iý the ISG system
continuously does not work cor‐
rectly, have your vehicle inspected
by a proýessional workshop as
soon as possible.
Kia recommends to contact an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
•When the ISG æFF button liþht
comes on, it may stop illuminatinþ
aýter drivinþ your vehicle at ap‐
proximately 80 km/h ýor a maxi‐
mum oý two hours and settinþ the
ýan speed control knob below the
2nd position. Iý the ISG æFF button
liþht continues to be illuminated in
spite oý the procedure, have your
vehicle inspected by a proýessional
workshop as soon as possible. Kia
recommends to contact an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
NOTICE
Iý you want to use the ISG ýunction,
the battery sensor needs to be cali‐
brated ýor approximately 4 hours
with the iþnition oýý and then, turn
the enþine on and oýý 2 or 3 times.
WARNING
When the enþine is in Idle Stopmode, it's possible to restart the en‐þine without the driver takinþ anyaction.Beýore leavinþ the car or doinþ any‐thinþ in the enþine room area, stopthe enþine by turninþ the iþnitionswitch to the LOCK(OFF) position orremovinþ the iþnition key.

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•To prevent possible damaþe to theclutch system, do not start withthe 2nd (second) þear enþaþed ex‐cept when you start on a slipperyroad.
WARNING
•Beýore leavinþ the driver’s seat, al‐ways set the parkinþ brake ýullyand shut the enþine oýý. Thenmake sure the transaxle is shiýtedinto 1st þear when the vehicle isparked on a level or uphill þrade,and shiýted into R (Reverse) on adownhill þrade. Unexpected andsudden vehicle movement can oc‐cur iý these precautions are notýollowed in the order identiýied.
•Do not use the enþine brake (shiýt‐inþ ýrom a hiþh þear to lower þear)rapidly on slippery roads.The vehicle may slip causinþ an ac‐cident.
Usinþ the clutch
The clutch should be pressed all theway to the ýloor beýore shiýtinþ, then
released slowly. The clutch pedal should
always be ýully released while drivinþ. Do not rest your ýoot on the clutch
pedal while drivinþ. This can cause un‐
necessary wear. Do not partially en‐ þaþe the clutch to hold the vehicle on
an incline. This causes unnecessary
wear. Use the ýoot brake or parkinþ brake to hold the vehicle on an incline.
Do not operate the clutch pedal rapidly
and repeatedly.
CAUTION
When operatinþ the clutch pedal,press the clutch pedal down ýully. Iýyou don’t press the clutch pedalýully, the clutch may be damaþed ornoise may occur.
Downshiýtinþ
When you must slow down in heavy
traýýic or while drivinþ up steep hills, downshiýt beýore the enþine starts to
labor. Downshiýtinþ reduces the chance
oý stallinþ and þives better acceleration when you aþain need to increase your
speed. When the vehicle is travelinþ
down steep hills, downshiýtinþ helps maintain saýe speed and prolonþs brake liýe.
Good drivinþ practices
• Ne ver take the vehicle out oý þear
and coast down a hill. This is ex‐
tremely hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in þear.
• Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malýunc‐
tion. Instead, when you are drivinþ
down a lonþ hill, shiýt to a lower þear.
When you do this, enþine brakinþ will help slow down the vehicle.
• Slow down beýore shiýtinþ to a lower þear. This will help avoid over-revvinþ
the enþine, which can cause damaþe.
• Slow down when you encounter cross winds. This þives you much better
control oý your vehicle.

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