lights KIA Sedona 2013 2.G Owner's Guide

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Door courtesy lamp
(if equipped)
The door courtesy lamp comes ON when
the door is opened to assist entering or
exiting the vehicle. It also serves as a
warning to passing vehicles that the vehi-
cle door is open.
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes ON when the
glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must be
ON for the glove box lamp to function.
LIGHTING
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to pre-
vent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the parking lights when the
driver removes the ignition key and
opens the driver- side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will be turned off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the ignition key is removed, per-
form the following :
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the
steering column.
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CAUTION
If the driver gets out of the vehiclethrough other doors (except dri-ver's door), the battery saver func- tion does not operate. Therefore, itcauses the battery to be dis- charged. In this case, make sure toturn off the lamp before getting outof the vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle
Rescue mode function
If your vehicle has any problem on the
vehicle network system, the headlights
(low beam) and parking lights turn on
automatically with the ignition switch in
the ON position even though the head-
light switch is not turned on. At this time,
the emergency lighting is not turned off
when the headlight switch is turned off.
Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and a
Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the
end of the control lever to one of the fol-
lowing positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Parking light position
(3) Headlight position
Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the parking
light position (1st position), the tail, posi-
tion, license and instrument panel lights
are ON.
CAUTION
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Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the headlight
position (2nd position) the head, tail,
position, license and instrument panel
lights are ON.
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NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.
High - beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights,
push the lever away from you. Pull it back
for low beams.
The high-beam indicator will light when
the headlight high beams are switched
on.
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on for a
prolonged time while the engine is not
running.
Flashing headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the normal
(low-beam) position when released. The
headlight switch does not need to be on
to use this flashing feature.
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Features of your vehicle
Turn signals (A)
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down.
Green arrow indicators on the instrument
panel indicate which turn signal is oper-
ating. They will self-cancel after a turn is
completed. If the indicator continues to
flash after a turn, manually return the
lever to the OFF position.
Lane change signals (B)
To signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in position.
The lever will return to the OFF position
when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out and
will require replacement.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, bulb may be burned out or have
a poor electrical connection in the cir-
cuit.
Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide improved
visibility and avoid accidents when visibil-
ity is poor due to fog, rain or snow etc.
The fog lights will turn on when fog light
switch (1) is turned to ON after the head-
light is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the switch
to OFF.
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CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicleelectrical power. Only use the fog lights when visibility is poor orunnecessary battery and generatordrain could occur.
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Daytime running light
(if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful in many different driving conditions,
and it is especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system will make your high-
beam headlights turn OFF when:
1. The head light switch is ON.
2. The parking brake engaged.
3. Engine stops. A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT/AUTO – Intermittent wipe or AUTO control wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent or Auto control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes
D : Rear wiper/washer control · – Spraying washer fluid
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe (if equipped)
· ON – Continuous wipe
· – Wash with brief wipes
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Windshield wiper/washer
Rear window wiper/washer
(if equipped)
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Features of your vehicle
Outside mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the out-
side mirror defroster, it will be operating
at the same time when you operate the
rear window defroster.
Front windshield deicer
(if equipped)
The engine must be running to enable
this feature. To activate the front wind-
shield deicer, press the front windshield
deicer button. The indicator on the button
illuminates when the deicer is ON. The
front windshield deicer automatically
turns off after 20 minutes or when the
ignition switch is turned off. To turn off the
deicer, press the front windshield deicer
button again.The hazard warning flasher causes the
front and rear turn signal lights to flash
on and off, which serves as a warning to
other drivers to exercise caution when
approaching or passing your vehicle.
To activate the flasher, depress the haz-
ard warning flasher switch. This switch
operates in any ignition switch position.
To turn the flashers off, depress the
switch again.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
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Type A
Type B
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The location of the front windshield deicer
button may be different depending on your
model.
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6. CAT(Category) Button
Press [CAT ] or [CAT ] button to
enter the Category List Mode, it dis-
plays category items and highlights the
category that currently tuned channel
belongs to.
On Category List Mode, press these buttons to navigate category list.
Press [ENTER] Button to select the lowest channel in highlighted category.
If channel is selected by selecting cate- gory "CATEGORY" Icon is displayed at
the top of the screen.
7. INFO Button
Displays the information of the current
channel as below when the button is
pressed each time.
When default display isCAT(Category)/CH(Channel)
➟ Artist/Title ➟
Composer (if available) ➟ Category/Channel...
When default display is ART(Artist)/TITLE(Title)
➟ Category/Channel
➟ Composer(if available) ➟ Artist/Title...
✽ ✽ Troubleshooting
1. Antenna Error
If this message is displayed, the anten-
na or antenna cable is broken or
unplugged. Please consult with your
Kia dealership.
2. Acquiring Signal If this message is displayed, it means
that the antenna is covered and that
the SIRIUS Satellite Radio signal is
not available. Ensure the antenna is
uncovered and has a clear view of the
sky.

Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle:
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(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
Section 6, Maintenance.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls areeasily reached.
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 out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
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You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-
er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver
or call a cab.
WARNING- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or
drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement. Driving
while under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerous
than driving drunk.
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WARNING
Driving while distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that may
lead to an accident, severe person-
al 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 systems
which take the driver’s eyes, atten-
tion and focus away from the safe
operation of a vehicle or which are
not permissible by law should
never be used during operation of
the vehicle.
WARNING
When you make a sudden stop orturn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the
floor and it could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Keep all things in the vehicle
safely stored.
If you do not focus on driving, it may cause an accident. Be care-
ful when operating what may dis-
turb driving such as audio or
heater. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always drive safely.

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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ignition switch
(if equipped)
Whenever front door is opened, the igni-
tion switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition switch
is not in the ON position. The light will go
off immediately when the ignition switch
is turned on or go off after about 10 sec-
onds when the door is closed.
Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock
Ignition switch position
LOCKThe steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward
the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in this
position.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
KEY POSITIONS
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WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-
ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
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Driving your vehicle
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
monitors information from various vehicle
sensors and then compares the driver's
commands with the actual behavior of the
vehicle. If an unstable condition occurs - a
sudden evasive movement for example -
ESC intervenes within fractions of a
second via the engine computer and
brake system and attempts to stabilize
the vehicle.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi-
cator lights illuminate for
approximately 3 seconds,
then ESC is turned on.
for at least half a second after
turning the ignition ON to turn
ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator
will illuminate). To turn the
ESC on, press the ESC OFF
button (ESC OFF indicator
light will go off).
you may hear a slight ticking
sound. This is the ESC per-
forming an automatic system
self-check and does not indi-
cate a problem.
When operating
When the ESC is in operation,
ESC indicator light blinks.
Control is operating properly,
you can feel a slight pulsation
in the vehicle. This is only the
effect of brake control and indi-
cates nothing unusual.
or slippery road, pressing the
accelerator pedal may not
cause the engine rpm (revo-
lutions per minute) to
increase.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
-ESC
❈ The location of the ESC OFF button may
be changed depending on your model.
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