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4. Check that the hood has engaged

properly. If the hood can be raised

slightly, it is not properly engaged.

Open it again and close it with a lit‐

tle more force.

WARNING

• Before closing the hood, ensure

that all obstructions are removed

from the hood opening. Closing the

hood with an obstruction present

in the hood opening may result in

property damage or severe per‐

sonal 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 be‐

fore driving away. If it is not latch‐

ed, 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 possibly

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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FUEL FILLER LID

Opening the fuel filler lid

The fuel-filler lid must be opened from

inside the vehicle by pulling up on the

fuel-filler lid release lever located on

the front floor area on the driver s

seat.

NOTICE

If the fuel filler lid does not open be‐

cause 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 radiator 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 release lever.

3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel

filler cap (2) counterclockwise.

5. Refuel as needed.

Closing the fuel filler lid

1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise

until it clicks once. This indicates

that the cap is securely tightened.

2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it

lightly and make sure that it is se‐

curely closed.

WARNING

n Refueling

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• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it

can cover your clothes or skin and

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 hiss‐

ing sound, wait until the condition

stops before completely removing

the cap.

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when re‐

fueling.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci‐

dent.

WARNING

n Refueling dangers

Automotive fuels are flammable ma‐

terials. When refueling, please note

the following guidelines carefully.

Failure to follow these guidelines

may result in severe personal injury,
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severe burns or death by fire or ex‐

plosion.

• Read and follow all warning posted

at the gas station facility.

• Before refueling note the location

of the Emergency Gasoline Shut-

Off, if available, at the gas station

facility.

• Before touching the fuel nozzle,

you should eliminate potentially

dangerous static electricity dis‐

charge by touching another metal

part of the vehicle, a safe distance

away from the fuel filler neck,

nozzle, or other gas source.

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• Do not get back into a vehicle once

you have begun refueling since you

can generate static electricity by

touching, rubbing or sliding against

any item or fabric (polyester, sat‐

in, nylon, etc.) capable of produc‐

ing static electricity. Static elec‐

tricity discharge can ignite fuel va‐

pors resulting in rapid burning. If

you must reenter the vehicle, you

should once again eliminate poten‐

tially dangerous static electricity

discharge by touching a metal part

of the vehicle, away from the fuel

filler neck, nozzle or other gasoline

source.

• When using an approved portable

fuel container, be sure to place the

container on the ground prior to

refueling. Static electricity dis‐

charge from the container can ig‐

nite fuel vapors causing a fire.

Once refueling has begun, contact

with the vehicle should be main‐

tained until the filling is complete.

Use only approved portable plastic

fuel containers designed to carry

and store gasoline.

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• Do not use cellular phones while

refueling. Electric current and/or

electronic interference from cellu‐

lar phones can potentially ignite

fuel vapors causing a fire.

• When refueling, always shut the

engine off. Sparks produced by

electrical components related to

the engine can ignite fuel vapors

causing a fire. Once refueling is

complete, check to make sure the

filler cap and filler door are secure‐

ly closed, before starting the en‐

gine.

• DO NOT use matches or a lighter

and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit

cigarette in your vehicle while at a

gas station especially during refu‐

eling. Automotive fuel is highly

flammable and can, when ignited,

result in fire.

• If a fire breaks out during refuel‐

ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi‐

cle, and immediately contact the

manager of the gas station and

then contact the local fire depart‐

ment. Follow any safety instruc‐

tions they provide.

CAUTION

• Make sure to refuel your vehicle

according to the Fuel require‐

ments on page 1-03.

• If the fuel filler cap requires re‐

placement, please make sure that

you use parts designed for re‐

placement in your vehicle.

An incorrect fuel filler cap can re‐

sult in a serious malfunction of the

fuel system or emission control

system. For more detailed infor‐

mation, Kia recommends to con‐

tact an authorized Kia dealer/serv‐

ice partner.

• Do not spill fuel on the exterior

surfaces of the vehicle. Any type

of fuel spilled on painted surfaces

may damage the paint.

• After refueling, make sure the fuel

cap is installed securely to prevent

fuel spillage in the event of an ac‐

cident.

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SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

If your vehicle is equipped with a sun‐

roof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof

with the sunroof control switch located

on the overhead console.

The sunroof can only be opened,

closed, or tilted when the ignition

switch is in the ON position.

NOTICE

• In cold and wet climates, the sun‐

roof may not work properly due to

freezing conditions.

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• After washing the car or after

there is rain, be sure to wipe off

any water that is on the sunroof

before operating it.

CAUTION

• Do not continue to move the sun‐

roof control lever after the sun‐

roof is in the fully open, closed, or

tilt position. Damage to the motor

or system components could oc‐

cur.

• Make sure the sunroof is closed

fully when leaving your vehicle. If

the sunroof is open, rain or snow

may leak through the sunroof and

wet the interior as well as cause

theft.

NOTICE

The sunroof cannot slide when it is

in the tilt position nor can it be tilted

while in an open or slide position.

WARNING

Never adjust the sunroof or sun‐

shade while driving. This could result

in loss of control and an accident

that may cause death, serious in‐

jury, or property damage.

WARNING

• In order to prevent accidental op‐

eration of the sunroof, especially

by a child, do not let a child oper‐

ate the sunroof.

• Do not sit on the top of the vehi‐

cle. It may cause vehicle damage.

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Sliding the sunroof

To open or close the sunroof (manual

slide feature), pull or push the sunroof

control lever backward or forward to

the first detent position.

To open the sunroof (autoslide fea‐

ture), press the sunroof control switch

backward to the second detent posi‐

tion.

The sunroof will slide to the recom‐

mended open position (about 5 cm be‐

fore the maximum slide open position).

To stop the sunroof sliding at any point,

pull or push the sunroof control switch

momentarily.

To open the sunroof to the maximum

slide open position, press the switch to‐

wards the rear of the vehicle once

again and hold it until the sunroof slide

all the way open.

NOTICE

To reduce wind noise while driving,

we recommend you to drive at the

recommended position (about 5 cm

before the maximum slide open po‐

sition).

To close the sunroof (autoslide fea‐

ture), move the sunroof control switch

forward to the second detent position.

The sunroof will close all the way. To

stop the sunroof sliding at any point,

pull or push the sunroof control switch

momentarily.

Automatic reversal

If an object or part of the body is de‐

tected while the sunroof is closing au‐

tomatically, it will reverse direction, and

then stop.

The auto reverse function does not

work if a small obstacle is between the

sliding glass and the sunroof sash. You

should always check that all passengers

and objects are away from the sunroof

before closing it.

Objects less than 0.16 inch (4 mm) in

diameter caught between the sunroof

glass and the front glass channel may

not be detected by the automatic re‐

verse glass and the glass will not stop

and reverse direction.

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Tilting the sunroof

To open the sunroof

Push the sunroof control lever upward

until the sunroof moves to the desired

position.

To close the sunroof

Pull the sunroof lever downward until

the sunroof moves to the desired posi‐

tion.

WARNING

n Sunroof

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• Be careful that someone’s head,

hands and body are not trapped by

a closing sunroof.

• Do not extend face, neck, arms or

body outside through the sunroof

opening while driving.

• Make sure hand and face are safe‐

ly out of the way before closing a

sunroof.

CAUTION

• Periodically remove any dirt that

may accumulate on the guide rail.

• If you try to open the sunroof

when the temperature is below

freezing or when the sunroof is

covered with snow or ice, the glass

or the motor could be damaged.

• While using sunroof for a long

time, a dust between sunroof and

roof panel can make a noise. Open

the sunroof and regularly remove

the dust using clean cloth.

WARNING

In order to prevent accidental opera‐

tion of the sunroof, especially by a

child, do not let a child operate the

sunroof.

WARNING

Do not sit on the top of the vehicle.

It may cause vehicle damage.

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Sunshade

The sunshade will be opened with the

glass panel automatically when the

glass panel is opened. You will have to

close it manually if you want it closed.

CAUTION

The sunroof is made to slide togeth‐

er with the sunshade. Do not leave

the sunshade closed while the sun‐

roof is open.

Resetting the sunroof

Reset the sunroof when:

-

The vehicle battery has discharged or

replaced, or the fuse has been re‐

placed.

-

The sunroof does not operate nor‐

mally.

-

The glass opens during operation

even though there are no obstruc‐

tions.

-

The glass is not of uniform height.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position or start the engine. We

recommend resetting the sunroof

while the engine is running.

2. Push and release the control lever

forward in the direction of close re‐

peatedly until the sunroof does not

move. Sunroof will stop at the close

position or the tilt position depends

on the sunroof condition.

3. Release the control lever when sun‐

roof does not move.

4. Push the control lever forward in

the direction of close about

10 seconds.

- When the sunroof is in the close

position :

Glass will tilt up then will move

up and down slightly.

- When the sunroof is in the tilt

position:

Glass will move up and down

slightly.

5. Within 3 seconds, push the sunroof

control lever forward in the direc‐

tion of close until the sunroof oper‐

ates as follows:

Tilt down → Slide Open → Slide

Close.

NOTICE

Do not release the lever until the op‐

eration is completed.

If you release the lever during oper‐

ation, try again from step 2.

6. Release the sunroof control lever

after all operation has completed.

(The sunroof system has been re‐

set.)

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For more detailed information, Kia

recommends to contact an author‐

ized Kia dealer/service partner.

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CAUTION

If the sunroof is not reset when the

vehicle battery is disconnected or

discharged, or related fuse is blown,

the sunroof may operate improper‐

ly.

Sunroof open warning

If the driver removes the ignition key

(smart key: turns off the engine) when

the sunroof is not fully closed, the

warning chime will sound for approxi‐

mately 10 seconds and a message will

appear on the LCD window.

Close the sunroof securely when leav‐

ing your vehicle.

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STEERING WHEEL

Electronic power steering (EPS)

Power steering uses the motor to as‐

sist you in steering the vehicle. If the

engine is off or if the power steering

system becomes inoperative, the vehi‐

cle may still be steered, but it will re‐

quire increased steering effort.

The electronic power steering is con‐

trolled by the power steering control

unit which senses the steering wheel

torque and vehicle speed to command

the motor.

The steering effort becomes heavier as

the vehicle s speed increases and be‐

comes lighter as the vehicle s speed de‐

creases for better control of the steer‐

ing wheel.

Should you notice any change in the ef‐

fort required to steer during normal ve‐

hicle operation, have the system

checked by a professional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

NOTICE

The following symptoms may occur

during normal vehicle operation:
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• The EPS warning light does not il‐

luminate.

• The steering effort is high imme‐

diately after turning the ignition

switch on. This happens as the

EPS system performs the diag‐

nostics. When the diagnostics is

completed, the steering effort will

return to its normal condition.

• A click noise may be heard from

the EPS relay after the ignition

switch is turned to the ON or LOCK

position.

• Motor noise may be heard when

the vehicle is at a stop or at a low

driving speed.

• The steering effort can suddenly

increase, if the operation of the

EPS system is stopped to prevent

serious accidents when EPS con‐

trol unit detects malfunction of

the EPS system by self-diagnosis.

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• The steering effort increases if

the steering wheel is rotated con‐

tinuously when the vehicle is not

in motion. However, after a few

minutes, it will return to its normal

conditions.

• If the Electronic Power Steering

System does not operate normal‐

ly, the warning light will illuminate

on the instrument cluster. The

steering wheel may become diffi‐

cult to control or operate abnor‐

mally. Take your vehicle to a pro‐

fessional workshop and have the

system checked as soon as possi‐

ble. Kia recommends to visit an

authorized Kia dealer/service part‐

ner.

• When you operate the steering

wheel in low temperature, abnor‐

mal noise could occur. If tempera‐

ture rises, the noise will disappear.

This is a normal condition.

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• When the charging system warn‐

ing light comes on or the battery

voltage is low (When the alterna‐

tor or battery does not operate

normally), the steering wheel may

get heavy and become difficult to

control operate abnormally.

Tilt and telescopic steering

Tilt and telescopic steering allows you

to adjust the steering wheel before you

drive. You can also raise it to give your

legs more room when you exit and en‐

ter the vehicle.

The steering wheel should be posi‐

tioned so that it is comfortable for you

to drive, while permitting you to see

the instrument panel warning lights

and gauges.

WARNING

• Never adjust the angle of the

steering wheel while driving. You

may lose steering control and

cause severe personal injury,

death or accidents.

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• After adjusting, push the steering

wheel both up and down to be cer‐

tain it is locked in position.

To change the steering wheel angle,

pull down the lock release lever (1), ad‐

just the steering wheel to the desired

angle (2) and height (3), then pull up

the lock-release lever to lock (4) the

steering wheel in place. Be sure to ad‐

just the steering wheel to the desired

position before driving.

Heated steering wheel (if

equipped)

With the ignition switch in the ON posi‐

tion, pressing the heated steering

wheel button warms the steering

wheel. The indicator on the button will

illuminate and notify you on the LCD

window.

To turn the heated steering wheel off,

press the button once again. The indi‐

cator on the button will turn off and

notify you on the LCD window.

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NOTICE

The heated steering wheel will turn

off automatically approximately 30

minutes after the heated steering

wheel is turned on.

CAUTION

Do not install any grip to operate the

steering wheel. This causes damage

to the heated steering wheel sys‐

tem.

Horn

To sound the horn, press the area indi‐

cated by the horn symbol on your

steering wheel (see illustration). The

horn will operate only when this area is

pressed. Check the horn regularly to be

sure it operates properly.

CAUTION

• Do not strike the horn severely to

operate it, or hit it with your fist.

Do not press on the horn with a

sharp-pointed object.

• When cleaning the steering wheel,

do not use an organic solvent such

as thinner, benzene, alcohol and

gasoline. Doing so may damage

the steering wheel.

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FLEX STEER (if equipped)

The FLEX STEER controls steering ef‐

fort as driver's preference or road con‐

dition.

You can select the desired steering

mode by pressing FLEX STEER button.

When the FLEX STEER mode button is

pressed, the selected steering mode

will appear on the LCD window.

Each time you press the FLEX STEER

mode button, the steering mode will

change as follows :

If the FLEX STEER mode button is not

pressed for about 4 seconds, the LCD

window will change to the previous

screen.

Normal mode

The normal mode offers medium

steering effort.

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Sport mode

The steering wheel becomes heavier.

The sport mode is usually used when

driving on highway.

Comfort mode

The steering wheel becomes lighter.

The comfort mode is usually used when

driving downtown or parking the vehi‐

cle.

Also, the comfort mode helps weak

people to drive easily.

CAUTION

• For your safety, if you press the

steering mode button while oper‐

ating the steering wheel, the LCD

window will change, but the steer‐

ing effort will not change immedi‐

ately. After operating the steering

wheel, the steering effort will

change automatically to the selec‐

ted mode.

• Be careful when changing the

steering mode while driving.

• When the electronic power steer‐

ing is not working properly, the

flex steering wheel will not work.

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MIRRORS

Inside rearview mirror

Adjust the rearview mirror so that the

center view through the rear window is

seen. Make this adjustment before you

start driving.

WARNING

n Rear visibility

Do not place objects in the rear seat

or cargo area which would interfere

with your vision through the rear

window.

WARNING

Do not adjust the rearview mirror

while the vehicle is moving. This

could result in loss of control, and an

accident which could cause death,

serious injury or property damage.

WARNING

Do not modify the inside mirror and

don’t install a wide mirror. It could

result in injury, during an accident or

deployment of the air bag.

Day/night rearview mirror

Make this adjustment before you start

driving and while the day/night lever is

in the day position.

Pull the day/night lever toward you to

reduce the glare from the headlights of

the vehicles behind you during night

driving.

Remember that you lose some rear‐

view clarity in the night position.

Electrochromic mirror (ECM) (if

equipped)

The electric rearview mirror automati‐

cally controls the glare from the head‐

lights of the vehicles behind you in

nighttime or low light driving condi‐

tions. The sensor mounted in the mir‐

ror senses the light level around the ve‐

hicle, and automatically controls the

headlight glare from the vehicles be‐

hind you.

When the engine is running, the glare is

automatically controlled by the sensor

mounted in the rearview mirror.

Whenever the shift lever is shifted into

reverse (R), the mirror will automatical‐

ly go to the brightest setting in order

to improve the drivers view behind the

vehicle.

CAUTION

When cleaning the mirror, use a pa‐

per towel or similar material damp‐

ened with glass cleaner. Do not

spray glass cleaner directly on the
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mirror. It may cause the liquid clean‐

er to enter the mirror housing.

To operate the electric rearview mirror:

• The mirror defaults to the ON posi‐

tion whenever the ignition switch is

turned on.

• Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn

the automatic dimming function off.

The mirror indicator light will turn

off.

Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn

the automatic dimming function on.

The mirror indicator light will illumi‐

nate.

Outside rearview mirror

Be sure to adjust the mirror angles be‐

fore driving.

Your vehicle is equipped with both left-

hand and right-hand outside rearview

mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted

remotely with the remote switch. The

mirror heads can be folded back to pre‐

vent damage during an automatic car

wash or when passing through a nar‐

row street.

WARNING

n Rearview mirrors

• The outside rearview mirror is

convex. Objects seen in the mirror

are closer than they appear.

• Use your interior rearview mirror

or direct observation to determine

the actual distance of following

vehicles when changing lanes.

CAUTION

Do not scrape ice off the mirror face;

this may damage the surface of the

glass. If ice should restrict the move‐
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ment of the mirror, do not force the

mirror for adjustment. To remove

ice, use a deicer spray, or a sponge

or soft cloth with warm water.

CAUTION

If the mirror is jammed with ice, do

not adjust the mirror by force. Use

an approved spray de-icer (not radi‐

ator antifreeze) to release the fro‐

zen mechanism or move the vehicle

to a warm place and allow the ice to

melt.

WARNING

Do not adjust or fold the outside

rearview mirrors while the vehicle is

moving. This could result in loss of

control, and an accident which could

cause death, serious injury or prop‐

erty damage.

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