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IntroductionHow to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process / Vehicle handling instructions /Vehicle data collection and event data recorders Your vehicle at a glanceExterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engi\
ne compartment Safety features of your vehicleSeats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bagFeatures of your vehicleKeys / Door locks / Tailgate / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Panoramic sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors
/ Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Multimedia system / Etc.Driving your vehicleBefore driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / All Wheel Drive (AWD) / Brake system /
Cruise control system / Active ECO system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.What to do in an emergencyRoad warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / Flat tire / Towing / Etc. MaintenanceEngine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant /\
Brake fluid / Washer fluid /
Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Etc. Specifications & Consumer informationIndex
table of contents
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Features of your vehicleFolding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
• Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
• Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
• Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
• Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
• Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
• Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
• Smart key immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19• Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
• Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
• Disarmed stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21• Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-21
• Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . . 4-22
• Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
• Auto door lock/unlock feature (Automatic transaxle) . 4-24
• Child-protector rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25\
• Opening the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25• Closing the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
• Power tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
• Emergency tailgate safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33• Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-38• Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
• Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40• Opening the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
• Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
• Emergency fuel filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44• Sunroof open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
• Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
• Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
• Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
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• Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49• Electric power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
• Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
• Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
• Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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• Flex steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
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Features of your vehicle64Panic (4)The horn sounds and hazard warn-
ing lights flash for about 27 seconds
if this button is pressed for more than
0.5 second. To stop the horn and
lights, press any button except the
trunk button on the transmitter.
Transmitter precautions✽ ✽NOTICEThe transmitter will not work if any
of following occur:
• The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
• You exceed the operating distance limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
• The battery in the transmitter is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio substa-
tion or an airport which can inter-
fere with normal operation of the
transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, contact
an authorized Kia dealer. (Continued)(Continued)
• If the transmitter is in close prox-
imity to your mobile phone, the
signal could be blocked by your
mobile phones normal operational
signals. This is especially impor-
tant when the phone is active such
as making and receiving calls, text
messaging, and/or sending/receiv-
ing emails. Avoid placing the
transmitter and your mobile
phone in the same pants or jacket
pocket and always try to maintain
an adequate distance between the
two devices.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away from
water or any liquid. If the key-less entry system is inoperativedue to exposure to water or liq-uids, it will not be covered byyour manufacturer’s vehiclewarranty.
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Features of your vehicle
Battery replacementThe transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
battery which will normally last for
several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot andgently pry open the transmitter
center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
is positioned battery.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal. For replacement transmitters, see an
authorized Kia dealer for transmitter
reprogramming.
 The transmitter is designed to give
you years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed to
moisture or static electricity. If you
are unsure how to use your trans-
mitter or replace the battery, contact
an authorized Kia dealer.
 Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
 To avoid damaging the transmitter, don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.
 An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the
environment and may cause
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulation.
OYDDCO2005
CAUTION -
Transmitter
damage
Do not drop, wet or expose thekeyless entry system transmit-ter to heat or sunlight.
IC WARNING
This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
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Features of your vehicle18
4Battery replacementA smart key battery should last for
several years, but if the smart key is
not working properly, try replacing
the battery with a new one. If you are
unsure how to use your smart key or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Pry open the rear cover.
3. Replace the battery with a new
battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
position. 4. Install the battery in the reverse
order of removal.
 The smart key is designed to give you years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed
to moisture or static electricity. If
you are unsure how to use or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
 Using the wrong battery can cause the smart key to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
 To avoid damaging the smart key, don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.
 An inappropriately dis- posed battery can be harm-
ful to the environment and
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulation.
CAUTION -
Smart key
damage
Do not drop, get wet or expose
the smart key to heat or sun-light, or it will be damaged.
OXM043005
IC WARNING
This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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Features of your vehicle
Opening the tailgateThe power tailgate will open auto-
matically by doing one of the follow-
ing:
 Press the tailgate unlock button onthe transmitter or smart key.
 Press the power tailgate open but- ton.
WARNING
 Make sure there are no peopleor objects around the tailgate
before operating the power
tailgate. Wait until the tailgate
is opened fully and stopped
before loading or unloading
cargo or passengers from the
vehicle.
 During power operation, seri- ous personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Make sure
the tailgate is CLOSED and
latched before driving.
CAUTION
Do not close or open the powertailgate manually during auto-matic operation. This may causedamage to the power tailgate orto the vehicle.
If it is necessary to close oropen the power tailgate manual-ly when the battery is dis-charged or disconnected, makesure the tailgate is not in opera-tion. Switch the power tailgateto the off position. Do not applyexcessive force.
OXMA043327
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Features of your vehicle66
4Folding the outside rearview mirrorManual type
To fold the outside rearview mirror,
grasp the housing of the mirror and
then fold it toward the rear of the
vehicle. Electric type
To fold the outside rearview mirror,
press the button.
To unfold it, press the button again or
press the unlock button.The outside rearview mirror can be
folded when you press the door lock
button on the smart key within 4 sec-
onds after locking the doors by
pressing the button.
The outside rearview mirror can be
unfolded when you press the door
unlock button on the smart key with-
in 4 seconds after unlocking the
doors by pressing the button.
OXM049039
OXMA042040
CAUTION
In case it is an electric type out-
side rearview mirror, don’t fold itby hand. It could cause motorfailure.
CAUTION
The electric type outsiderearview mirror operates eventhough the ignition switch is inthe LOCK position. However, toprevent unnecessary batterydischarge, do not adjust themirrors longer than necessarywhile the engine is not running.
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Features of your vehicle
Warning MessagesShift to "P" position (for smart keysystem and automatic transaxle) This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without
the shift lever in P (Park) position.
 At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If
you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button once more, it will turn to the
ON position).
Low Key Battery
(for smart key system) This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to the
OFF position.
Press start button while turn
steering (for smart key system) This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button is pressed.
 It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while
turning the steering wheel right
and left.
OXM043105E
OXM043111E
OXM043101E
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Features of your vehicle
Immobilizer IndicatorLight (Without Smart Key)This indicator light illuminates:
 When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly
while the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
 When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Immobilizer Indicator
Light (With Smart Key)This indicator light illuminates for up
to 30 seconds:
 When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly
while the Engine Start/Stop Button
is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
 When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
 When the vehicle can not detect
the smart key which is in the vehi-
cle while the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
 When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. However, you can start
the engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in section 5).
 When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Features of your vehicle108
4Battery saver function The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being dis-
charged if the lights are left in the
ON position. The system automati-
cally shuts off the parking lights 30
seconds after the ignition key is
removed and the driver’s door is
opened and closed.
 With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of the road at night
and opens the driver’s side door.
If necessary, to keep the parking
lights on when the ignition key is
removed, perform 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.
Headlight escort function
(if equipped)If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or OFF position with the head-
lights ON, the headlights remain on
for about 30 minutes. However, if the
driver's door is opened and closed,
the headlights are turned off after 15
seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter (or smart key) twice or turning
the light switch to the OFF position.
Headlight welcome function
(if equipped)When the headlight (light switch in
the headlight or AUTO position) is on
and all doors (and tailgate) are
locked and closed, the position light
and headlight will come on for 15
seconds if any of the below is per-
formed.
 Without smart key system
- When the door unlock button ispressed on the transmitter.
 With the smart key system - When the door unlock button ispressed on the smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the position light and head-
light will turn off immediately.
LIGHTING
CAUTION
If the driver gets out of the vehi- cle through other doors (exceptdriver’s door), the battery saverfunction does not operate andthe headlight escort functiondoes not turn off automatically.Therefore, It causes the batteryto be discharged. In this case,make sure to turn off the lampbefore getting out of the vehicle.
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