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Battery replacement
A 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 newbattery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
is in the correct position. 4. Install the battery in the reverse
order of removal.
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.
the smart key to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
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.
Smart key immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
smart key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you turn the engine start/stop
button to the ON position by pressing
the button while carrying the smart
key, it verifies if the smart key is valid
or not.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
CAUTION - Smart key
damage
Do not drop, get wet or expose
the smart key to heat or sun-light, or it will be damaged.
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Opening the liftgate
The power liftgate will open automat-
ically by doing one of the following:
Press and hold the liftgate unlockbutton on the transmitter or smart
key until power liftgate operates.
While power liftgate operating, you can stop it if you shortly press the
unlock button on the transmitter or
smart key.
CAUTION
Do not close or open the powerliftgate manually during auto-matic operation. This may causedamage to the power liftgate orto the vehicle.
If it is necessary to close oropen the power liftgate manual-ly when the battery is dis-charged or disconnected, makesure the liftgate is not in opera-tion. Switch the power liftgate tothe off position. Do not applyexcessive force.
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WARNING
Make sure that there are no peo-
ple or objects in the path of the
power liftgate (or smart power
liftgate) prior to use. Serious
injury, damage to the vehicle or
damage to surrounding objects
may result if contact with the
power liftgate (or smart power
liftgate) occurs.
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✽ ✽
NOTICE
• The power liftgate can be operated
when the engine is not running.
However the power liftgate opera-
tion consumes large amounts of
vehicle electric power. To prevent
the battery from being discharged,
do not operate it excessively.
• To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power
liftgate in the open position for a
long time.
• Do not modify or repair any part of the power liftgate by yourself.
This must be done by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
• When jacking up the vehicle to change a tire or repair the vehicle,
do not operate the power liftgate.
This could cause the power liftgate
to operate improperly. (Continued)(Continued)
• In cold and wet climates, the
power liftgate may not work prop-
erly due to freezing conditions.
• It is recommended to wait until the power liftgate is fully closed
before starting the vehicle. The
power liftgate may not close fully
if the vehicle is started during
automatic closing.
Automatic reversal
During power opening and closing if
the power liftgate is blocked by an
object or part of the body, the power
liftgate will detect the resistance.
If the resistance is detected while
opening the liftgate, it will stop and
move in the opposite direction.
If the resistance is detected while closing the liftgate, it will stop and
move in the opposite direction.
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Never operate the power liftgate with any heavy objectsattached (e.g. bicycles) as itcould become damaged.

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However, if the resistance is weak
such as from an object that is thin or
soft, or the liftgate is near the latched
position, the automatic stop and
reversal may not detect the resist-
ance.
If the automatic reversal feature
operates continuously more than
twice during opening or closing oper-
ation, the power liftgate may stop at
that position. At this time, close the
liftgate manually and operate the lift-
gate automatically again.How to reset the power liftgate
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the related fuse has
been replaced or disconnected, for the
power liftgate to operate normally,
reset the power liftgate as follows:
1. Put the automatic shift lever in P(Park).
2. While pressing the liftgate close button, press the liftgate handle
switch for more than 3 seconds.
(the chime will sound)
3. Close the liftgate manually.
If the power liftgate does not work
properly after the above procedure,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the power liftgate does not operate
normally, first check the following
condition before using the power
liftgate.
Make sure the automatic shift lever
is in P (Park) or the manual shift
lever is in N (Neutral).
WARNING
Never place any object or part
of your body in the path of the
power liftgate as it is operating.
Doing so could result in person-
al injury.

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Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you must
reset your sunroof system as follows:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Close the sunshade and sunroof completely if opened.
3. Release the sunroof control lever.
4. Push the sunroof control lever for- ward in the direction of close for
about (5 ~10 seconds) until the sun-
roof operates as follows: SUN-
SHADE OPENS → GLASS TILTS
UP →SOUND OF MOTOR’S
‘CLICK’ and then release the button.
[Do not release the button on
movement. (initialization of reset
will fail)] 5. Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward in the direction of close for
about (1 ~2 seconds), until the sun-
roof operates as follows: GLASS
OPEN →GLASS/SUNSHADE
CLOSE and then release the but-
ton. [Do not release the button on
movement. (initialization failed)]
When this is complete, the sunroof
system has been reset and one
touch open and close should be
restored.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If you do not reset the sunroof, it
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Folding the outside rearview mirror
Electric type (if equipped)
The outside rearview mirror can be
folded or unfolded by pressing the
switch when the ignition switch is
ACC or ON position as below.
Left (1): The mirror will unfold.
Right (2) : The mirror will fold. Center (AUTO, 3)
:
The mirror will fold or unfold automat-
ically as follows:
The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by
the folding key or smart key.
The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the
button on the outside door handle.
The mirror will unfold when you approach the vehicle (all doors
closed and locked) with a smart
key in possession.
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CAUTION -Electric type
outside rearview mirror
The electric type outside rearview mirror operates eventhough the engine start/stopbutton is in the OFF position.However, to prevent unneces-sary battery discharge, do notadjust the mirrors longer thannecessary while the engine isnot running.
In case it is an electric type out-side rearview mirror, don’t fold itby hand. It could cause motorfailure.

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The trip computer is a microcomput-
er-controlled driver information sys-
tem that displays information related
to driving.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Some driving information stored in
the trip computer (for example
Average Vehicle Speed) resets if the
battery is disconnected.
Trip Modes Fuel Economy
Average Fuel Economy (1)
The average fuel economy is cal-
culated by the total driving dis-
tance and fuel consumption since
the last average fuel economy
reset.
- Fuel economy range: 0.0 ~ 99.9km/L, L/100km or MPG
The average fuel economy can be reset both manually and automati-
cally.
TRIP MODES (TRIP COMPUTER)
To change the trip mode, scroll the
MOVE scroll switch (▲/▼) in the trip
computer mode.
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Accumulated Info



Digital speedometer
Drive Info


Fuel Economy
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Service mode
When Service Required is set, the
remaining distance/period to drive
appears on the LCD screen.
From the point at which the remain-
ing distance to drive amounts to
1,500 km (900 mi.) or the remaining
period amounts to 3 days, Service
Required message automatically
displays and remained on LCD
screen for a number of seconds
every time the engine start/stop but-
ton is ON. With Service Required in place,
Service Required Alarm message
pops up when an aggregated
amount of miles/time driven reaches
a certain point.
With Service Required mode, press
OK button for more than 1 second.
The values will return to initial setting
values.
❈
See User Settings
Mode in this chapter for further
information about Service Required
Setting.
❈ Service Required Setting
Battery Cable Disconnection, Fuse
Switch OFF, or Service Required
Setting values (an amount of
miles/time driven) can be randomly
changed. In such cases, re-enter
Service Required Setting values.
Master Warning Mode
This warning light informs the driv- er of the following situations
- LED head lamp malfunction (ifequipped)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop &
Go malfunction (if equipped)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance
- Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blind (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go radar blind (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur.
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned
off.
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Distance to empty
The distance to empty is the esti-mated distance the vehicle can be
driven with the remaining fuel.
- Distance range : 1 ~ 9,999 km (1~ 9,999 mi.)
If the estimated distance is below 1 km (1 mi.), the trip computer will
display “---” as distance to empty.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If the vehicle is not on level ground
or the battery power has been
interrupted, the distance to empty
function may not operate correct-
ly.
• The distance to empty may differ from the actual driving distance as
it is an estimate of the available
driving distance.
• The trip computer may not regis- ter additional fuel if less than 1.6
liters (6 gallons) of fuel are added
to the vehicle.
• The fuel economy and distance to empty may vary significantly
based on driving conditions, driv-
ing habits, and condition of the
vehicle.
User Settings Mode
Description
In this mode, you can change setting
of the doors, lights, and so on.
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Language
Choose the language
Reset
You can reset the menus in the User
Settings Mode. All menus in the User
Settings Mode are initialized, except
language and service interval.Warning Messages
Shift to P position
(for smart key system)
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 turn-
ing the steering wheel right and left.
Steering wheel unlocked
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock
when the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the OFF position.