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D070100AUN Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlockedwhen all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter or central door
lock switch.
Only the tailgate is unlocked if the only tailgate unlock button on the transmit-
ter is pressed (if equipped). Once thetailgate is opened and then closed, the
tailgate is locked automatically.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it
up.
✽✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.D070200AUN Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure thatthe tailgate is securely latched.
TAILGATE
OAM049009
WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail- gate before driving your vehicle.Possible damage may occur to thetailgate lift cylinders and attaching
hardware if the tailgate is not closed prior to driving.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust
fumes into your vehicle which can
cause serious injury or death to
vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate
open, keep the air vents and all
windows open so that additional
outside air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING - Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event of an accident or sudden
stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
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Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch
that controls the door's window. The driv-
er has a power window lock switch which
can block the operation of passenger
windows. The power windows can be
operated for approximately 30 seconds
after the ignition key is removed or turned
to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if
the front doors are opened, the power
windows cannot be operated within the
30 seconds period after the ignition key
removal.
✽✽
NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if equipped) in
an open (or partially open position), yourvehicle may demonstrate a wind buffet-
ing or pulsation noise. This noise is a
normal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the followingactions. If the noise occurs with one or
both of the rear windows down, partially
lower both front windows approximatelyone inch. If you experience the noise with
the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size
of the sunroof opening
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Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press down
or pull up the front portion of the corre-
sponding switch to the first detent posi-tion (5). D080102AUN
Auto down window (if equipped)
(Driver’s window)
Depressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi-
tion (6) completely lowers the driver’s
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up the switch momentarily
to the opposite direction of the window
movement.
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Power window lock button
The driver can disable the power win-dow switches on the passenger doors
by pressing the power window lock but-
ton located on the driver’s door to theLOCK position (pressed).
When the power window lock button is in the LOCK position (pressed),
the driver’s master control cannot
operate the passenger door power
windows.
OAM049014
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to
the power window system, do notopen or close two windows ormore at the same time. This will
also ensure the longevity of thefuse.
Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door andthe individual door window
switch in opposing directions at the same time. If this is done, thewindow will stop and cannot be
opened or closed.WARNING - Windows
NEVER leave the ignition key in the vehicle.
NEVER leave any child unattend- ed in the vehicle. Even very
young children may inadvertently
cause the vehicle to move, entan-
gle themselves in the windows,or otherwise injure themselves or
others.
Always double check to make sure all arms, hands, head and
other obstructions are safely out
of the way before closing a win-
dow.
Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep the dri-
ver’s door power window lock
switch in the LOCK position
(depressed). Serious injury can
result from unintentional window
operation by the child.
Do not extend face or arms out- side the window opening whiledriving.
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Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorized KIA dealer.
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Low fuel level warning
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “0” can causethe engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter (if equipped). D150320AUN-U1
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) (check engine light) (if equipped)
This indicator is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this indicator illuminates while driving, itindicates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-sion control system. This indicator will also illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, and will go off in a few seconds
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, take your vehicle to the nearest
authorized KIA dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized KIA dealer promptly.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the
Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light illumi-nated may cause damage to the
emission control systems whichcould effect drivability and/or fuel economy.
If the EmissionControl System
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi- nates, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which couldresult in loss of engine power.
Have the Engine Control Systeminspected as soon as possible by an authorized KIA dealer.
CAUTION - Diesel engine
(if equipped)
If the malfunction indicator light blink-ing, have the Particulate Filter Systeminspected by an authorized KIA deal- er (before driving more than 50 km/31
miles).
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ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) indicator(if equipped)
The ESP indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the ESP is on, it monitors the
driving conditions. Under normal driving
conditions, the ESP indicator will remain
off. When a slippery or low traction con-dition is encountered, the ESP will oper-
ate, and the ESP indicator will blink to
indicate the ESP is operating. But, if the ESP system malfunctions the
indicator illuminates and stays on. Take
your vehicle to an authorized KIA dealer
and have the system checked. D150324AUN-EE-C1
ESP OFF indicator
(if equipped)
The ESP OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. To switch to ESP OFF mode,
press the ESP OFF button. The ESPOFF indicator will illuminate indicating
the ESP is deactivated. D150334ASA-U1
Electric power steering
(EPS) system warning light(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates after the
ignition key is turned to the ON positionand then it will go off when the engine
starts. This light also comes on when the EPS
has malfunctioned. If it comes on while
driving, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized KIA dealer. D150325AUN-C1
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruise
control system is enabled.
For more information about the use of
cruise control, refer to “Cruise control
system” in section 5.
Cruise SET indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruise
function switch (SET- or RES+) is ON.
EPS
CRUISE
SET
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Low tire pressure telltale
The low tire pressure comes on for 3 sec-
onds after the ignition key is turned to the"ON" position.
If the warning light does not come on, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not
working properly. If this occurs, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized KIA
dealer as soon as possible.
This warning lights will also illuminate if
one or more of your tires is significantlyunder-inflated.
You should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible. If the warning lights
illuminate while driving, reduce vehicle
speed immediately and stop the vehicle.
Avoid hard braking and overcorrecting at
the steering wheel. Inflate the tires to the
proper pressure as indicated on the vehi-
cle’s tire information placard.
TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system) malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
The TPMS malfunction indicator illumi-
nates for 3 seconds after the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position.
If the warning light does not come on, or
continuously remains on after the 3-sec-
ond bulb check when you turned the igni-
tion key to the "ON" position, the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System is not work-
ing properly. If this occurs, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized KIA
dealer as soon as possible.
The warning light also comes on and
stays on when there is a problem with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
If this happens, the system may not mon-
itor the tire pressure. Have the system
checked by an authorized KIA dealer as
soon as possible. D150327AUN
Key reminder warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while the
ignition key is left in the ignition switch
(ACC or LOCK position), the key
reminder warning chime will sound. This
is to prevent you from locking your keys
in the vehicle. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
TPMS
WARNING
Significantly low tire pressure
makes the vehicle unstable and can
contribute to loss of vehicle controland increased braking distances.
Continued driving on low pressure
tires will cause the tires to overheatand fail.
WARNING - Safe stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you feel any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes
gradually and with light force,
and slowly move to a safe posi-
tion off the road.
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Glow indicator
(Diesel engine)
The indicator illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position. The
engine can be started after the preheat
indicator light goes off. The illuminating
time varies with the water temperature,
air temperature and battery condition.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after the preheating is complet-
ed, turn the ignition key once more to
the LOCK position for 10 seconds, and
then to the ON position, in order to pre-heat again.
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Fuel filter warning light (Diesel engine)
This warning light illuminates for 3 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is set to the
ON position and then it will go off. If it
lights up while the engine is running, it
indicates that water has accumulated
inside the fuel filter. If this happens,
remove the water from the fuel filter. For
more information, refer to “Fuel filter” insection 7. D150330BUN-U1
Overspeed warning
(if equipped)
Type A Overspeed warning light
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning light will
blink. This is to prevent you from over-speeding. Overspeed warning chime
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning chime will
sound for about 5 seconds. This is to pre-
vent you from overspeedingd.
Type B Overspeed warning chime
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning chime will
sound. This is to prevent you from over-speeding.
120km/h
CAUTION
When the fuel filter warning light is
illuminated, engine power (vehiclespeed & idle speed) may decrease. If you keep driving with the warninglight on, you can damage your vehi-
cle's engine parts and injection sys-tem of the Common Rail.
If this occurs, have your vehiclechecked by an authorized KIA deal-
er as soon as possible.
CAUTION
If the preheat indicator continues to illuminate or blink on and off afterthe engine has warmed up or while driving, have the system checked
by an authorized KIA dealer assoon as possible.
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The rearview camera will activate when
the back-up light is ON with the ignition
switch ON and the shift lever in the R
(Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental system
that shows behind the vehicle through
the rearview display mirror while back-
ing-up. The rearview camera may be turned off
by pressing the ON/OFF button (1) when
the rearview camera is activated.
To turn the camera on again, press the
ON/OFF button (1) again when the igni-
tion switch is on and the shift lever in R
(Reverse). Also, the camera will turn on
automatically whenever the ignition
switch is turned off and on again.
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The hazard warning flasher should be
used whenever you find it necessary to
stop the vehicle in a hazardous location.
When you must make such an emer-
gency stop, always pull off the road as far
as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on
by pushing in the hazard switch. Both
turn signal lights will blink. The hazard
warning lights will operate even though
the key is not in the ignition switch.
To turn the hazard warning lights off,
push the switch again.HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
OAM049039
WARNING
This system is a supplementary function only. It is the responsi-
bility of the driver to always
check the inside/outside rearview
mirror and the area behind the
vehicle before and while backingup because there is a dead zone
that can't see through the cam-era.
Always keep the camera lens clean. If lens is covered with for-
eign matter, the camera may not
operate normally.
REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)
OAM049025L
OAM049037
Rear view display
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Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to pre-vent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the exterior lights when the
driver removes the ignition key and
opens the driver-side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver parkson 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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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 D190401AUN-U1
Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the parking light position (1st position), the tail posi-
tion, license and instrument panel lights
will turn ON.
LIGHTING
OAM049040L
OAM049040
Type A
Type BOBK049046N
OAM049041
Type A
Type B
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(1) Map lamp (if equipped)
Push the switch to turn the light on or off.
This light produces a spot beam for con-
venient use as a map lamp at night or as
a personal lamp for the driver and the
front passenger.
(2) OFF
In the OFF position, the light stays off at
all times, even when a door is open.
(3) DOOR
The light comes on when any door (or tail- gate) is opened regardless of the ignition
switch position. When doors are unlocked
by the transmitter or the key is removed
from the ignition switch, the light comes on
for approximately 30 seconds as long as
any door is not opened.
The light goes out gradually after approxi- mately 30 seconds if the door is closed.
However, if the ignition switch is ON or all
doors are locked, the light will turn off
immediately. If a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or LOCK position, the
light stays on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.
(4) ON
In the ON position, the light stays on at all
times.
INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
OAM049052
OAM049053
Type A
Type B
CAUTION
Do not leave the switch in this posi-tion for an extended period of time
when the vehicle is not running.