KIA VENGA 2016 Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlocked whenall 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 transmitter
is pressed (if equipped). Once the tail-gate is opened and then closed, the tail-
gate 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 prop-
erly due to freezing conditions.
 When jacking up the vehicle to
change a tire or repair the vehicle, do
not operate the tailgate. This could
cause the tailgate to close improperly.Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure thatthe tailgate is securely latched.
TAILGATE
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ering shelf. If the vehicle sudden-
ly stops or makes a curve, the
object may injure passengers.
ering shelf, when you are using
the luggage room. You may injure
yourself.
CAUTION
Do not put any heavy object on the
covering shelf. It may damage the
covering shelf.
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 win-
dows open so that additional out-
side 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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Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emer-
gency tailgate safety release lever locat-
ed on the bottom of the tailgate. When
someone is inadvertently locked in the
luggage compartment, the tailgate can
be opened by pushing the release lever
and pushing open the tailgate.Luggage room lamp (if equipped)
Luggage room lamp turns on when the
tailgate is opened. It remains on until thetailgate is securely closed.
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NOTICE
Make sure to close the tailgate securely.
If it remains open while engine is not
running, it may cause battery discharge
because luggage room lamp remains on.
WARNING
For emergency, be fully aware of the location of the emergency
tailgate safety release lever in
this vehicle and how to open the
tailgate if you are accidentally
locked in the luggage compart-ment.
No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment
of the vehicle at any time. The
luggage compartment is a very
dangerous location in the eventof a crash.
Use the release lever for emer- gency only. Use extreme caution,
especially while the vehicle is inmotion.
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Features of your vehicle
(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power win-dow switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window switch*
(4) Rear door (right) power window switch*
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window*
(7) Power window lock switch* * if equipped
✽✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, power windows
may not work properly due to freezing
conditions.
WINDOWS
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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.
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle.✽✽
NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if equipped) in
an open (or partially open position), your
vehicle may demonstrate a wind buffet-
ing or pulsation noise. This noise is a
normal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the following
actions. If the noise occurs with one or
both of the rear windows down, partially
lower both front windows approximately
one inch. If you experience the noise with
the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size
of the sunroof opening
Window opening and closing
Type A
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).
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WARNING
Do not install any accessories in
the area of windows. It may impact
jam protection.
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Type B - Auto down window (if equipped)
Depressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi-
tion (6) completely lowers the 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 direc-
tion of the window movement.Type C - Auto up/down window
(if equipped)
Pressing or pulling up the power window
switch momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers or lifts the
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up or press down and
release the switch.
If the power window does not operate
normally, the automatic power window
system must be reset as follows: 1.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Close the window and continue pulling up the power window switch for at
least 1 second after the window iscompletely closed. Automatic reversal
(for Type C, if equipped)
If the upward movement of the window is
blocked by an object or part of the body,
the window will detect the resistance and
will stop upward movement. The window
will then lower approximately 30 cm (11.8
in.) to allow the object to be cleared.
If the window detects the resistance
while the power window switch is pulled
up continuously, the window will stop
upward movement then lower approxi-
mately 2.5 cm (1 in.). And if the power
window switch is pulled up continuously
again within 5 seconds after the window
is lowered by the automatic window
reversal feature, the automatic window
reversal will not operate.
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✽✽
NOTICE
The automatic reverse feature for the
window is only active when the “auto
up” feature is used by fully pulling up
the switch. The automatic reverse fea-
ture will not operate if the window is
raised using the halfway position on the
power window switch.
Power window lock button
The driver can disable the power window switches on the rear passenger doors by
pressing the power window lock button
located on the driver's door to the LOCK
position(pressed). (For Europe)
When the power window lock button is
in the LOCK position (pressed), the dri-
ver’s master control can operate all
power windows. (For Europe)
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 atthe same time. If this is done, the window will stop and cannot beopened or closed.
WARNING
Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to avoid
injuries or vehicle damage. If anobject less than 4 mm (0.16 in.) indiameter is caught between the
window glass and the upper win-
dow channel, the automatic reverse
window may not detect the resist-
ance and will not stop and reversedirection.
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The automatic reverse feature doesn’t active while resetting
power window system.
Make sure body parts or other
objects are safely out of the way
before closing the windows to
avoid injuries or vehicle damage.
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If the window cannot be close because it
is blocked by objects, remove the objects
and close the window.Manual windows (if equipped)
To raise or lower the window, turn the
window regulator handle clockwise or
counterclockwise.
WARNING -
Windows
NEVER leave the ignition key in the vehicle with unsupervised chil-
dren, when the engine is running.
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 window.
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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WARNING
When opening or closing the win-
dows, make sure your passenger's
arms, hands and body are safely
out of the way.
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Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the
hood slightly, push the secondary latchinside of the hood center to the leftside and lift the hood. 3. Pull out the support rod from the hood.
4. Hold the hood open with the support
rod.
HOOD
WARNING
- Hot parts
Be very careful not to touch the
support rod when the engine and
parts are hot. This could burns or
other serious injury.
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Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting
the shift lever to the P(Park) posi-
tion for automatic transaxle and to
the 1st(First) gear or R(Reverse) for
manual transaxle, and setting the
parking brake.
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Features of your vehicle
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-lowing:
must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be removed
from the engine compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood halfway and push down to securely lock in place.
hood is secure.
force, open the hood again and close
it more firmly.
WARNING
Before closing the hood, ensure that all obstructions are removed
from the hood opening. Closingthe hood with an obstruction
present in the hood opening may
result in property damage or
severe personal injury.
Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.WARNING
Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could open
while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility,
which might result in an accident.
The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole provided
whenever you inspect the engine
compartment. This will prevent
the hood from falling and possi-
bly injuring you.
Do not move the vehicle with the hood raised. The view will be
blocked and the hood could fall
or get damaged.
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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pulling up the fuel
filler lid opener.
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NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid does not open because
ice has formed around it, tap lightly or
push on the lid to break the ice and
release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If
necessary, spray around the lid with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use radia-
tor anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a
warm place and allow the ice to melt.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the fuel filler lid opener up.
3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap (2), turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed. Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until
it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it light- ly and make sure that it is securelyclosed.
FUEL FILLER LID
WARNING
- Refueling
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cover your clothes or skin
and thus subject you to the risk
of fire and burns. Always remove
the fuel cap carefully and slowly.
If the cap is venting fuel or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until
the condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off whenrefueling.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-dent.
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