KIA Opirus (2008 year). Manual — part 12

Driving your vehicle

Press start button while turn

Check steering wheel lock

steering

When the steer-

ing wheel does

not lock, the

not unlock, the

warning illumi-

nates for 10 sec-

nates during 10

onds on the LCD

seconds on the

screen.

LCD screen.

If this warning

Turn the steering

stays on, have the

wheel right and

system checked

left to release

by an authorized Kia Dealer.

the tension while pressing the engine

start/stop button.

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PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Operation of the parking

WARNING

assist system

The parking assist system

Operating condition

should only be considered as a

• This system will activate when the

supplementary function. The

parking assist button is pressed

driver must check the front and

with the engine running.

rear view. The operational func-

tion of parking assist system

• Sensing distance in backing up is

can be affected by many factors

approximately 100 cm when you

and conditions of the surround-

are driving less than 15 km/h.

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ings, so the responsibility rests

• Sensing distance in moving for-

The parking assist system assists

always with the driver.

ward is approximately 60 cm when

the driver during movement of the

you are driving less than 10 km/h.

vehicle by chiming if any object is

• When more than two objects are

sensed within the distance of

sensed at the same time, the clos-

100 cm in front and behind the vehi-

est one will be recognized first.

cle. This system is a supplemental

system and it is not intended to nor

does it replace the need for extreme

✽ NOTICE

care and attention of the driver. The

It may not operate if it’s distance

sensing range and objects

from the object is already less than

detectable by the sensors are limit-

approximately 25 cm when the sys-

ed. Whenever moving pay as much

tem is ON.

attention to what is in front and

behind of you as you would in a vehi-

cle without a parking assist system.

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Types of warning sound

Non-operational conditions of

2. Objects generating excessive

parking assist system

noise such as vehicle horns, loud

•

When an object is 100 cm to 61 cm

motorcycle engines, or truck air

from the rear bumper

: Buzzer

Parking assist system may not

brakes can interfere with the sen-

beeps intermittently

operate normally when:

sor.

•

When an object is 60 cm to 31 cm

1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It

from the front and rear bumper :

3. Heavy rain or water spray.

will operate normally when mois-

Buzzer sounds two beeps intermit-

4. Wireless transmitters or mobile

ture melts.)

tently

phones present near the sensor.

2. Sensor is covered with foreign

•

When an object is within 30 cm of

5. Sensor is covered with snow.

matter, such as snow or water, or

the front and rear bumper : Buzzer

the sensor cover is blocked. (It will

sounds continuously. The warning

operate normally when the materi-

Detecting range may decrease

sound will decrease if distance to

al is removed or the sensor is no

when:

the objects remains unchanged for

longer blocked.)

more than 3 seconds.

1. Outside air temperature is

3. Sensor is stained with foreign mat-

extremely hot or cold.

ter such as snow or water.

2. Undetectable objects smaller than

(Sensing range will return to nor-

1 m and narrower than 14 cm in

mal when removed.)

diameter.

There is a possibility of parking

Following objects may not be rec-

assist system malfunction when:

ognized by the sensor:

1. Driving on uneven road surfaces

1. Sharp or slim objects such as

such as unpaved roads, gravel,

ropes, chains or small poles.

bumps, or gradient.

2. Objects, which tend to absorb sen-

sor frequency such as clothes,

spongy material or snow.

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✽ NOTICE

WARNING

1. The warning may not sound

This system can only sense objects

sequentially depending on the

within the range and location of the

Pay close attention when the

speed and shapes of the objects

sensors, it can not detect objects in

vehicle is driven close to

detected.

other areas where sensors are not

objects on the road, particularly

2. The parking assist system may

installed. Also, small or slim objects,

pedestrians, and especially chil-

malfunction if the vehicle bumper

or objects located between sensors

dren. Be aware that some

height or sensor installation has

may not be detected.

objects may not be detected by

been modified. Any non-factory

Always visually check in front and

the sensors, due to the objects

installed equipment or accessories

behind the vehicle when driving.

distance, size or material, all of

may also interfere with the sensor

Be sure to inform any drivers in the

which can limit the effective-

performance.

vehicle that may be unfamiliar with

ness of the sensor. Always per-

3. Sensor may not recognize objects

the system regarding the systems

form a visual inspection to

less than 30 cm from the sensor,

capabilities and limitations.

make sure the vehicle is clear of

or it may sense an incorrect dis-

Your new vehicle warranty does not

all obstructions before moving

tance. Use with caution.

cover any accidents or damage to

the vehicle in any direction.

4. When sensor is frozen or stained

the vehicle or its occupants due to

with snow or water, sensor may be

parking assist system malfunction.

inoperative until the stains are

Always drive safely and cautiously.

removed using a soft cloth.

5. Do not push, scratch or strike the

sensor with any hard objects that

could damage the surface of the

sensor. Sensor damage could

occur.

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LIGHTING

Battery saver function

• The purpose of this feature is to

prevent the battery from being dis-

charged . The system automatical-

ly turns off the exterior lights when

the driver removes the ignition key

and opens the driver- side door.

• With this feature, the taillight will be

turned off automatically if the driv-

er parks on the side of road at

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night.

Lighting control

Taillight position (

)

If necessary, to keep the lights on

The light switch has a Headlight and

When the light switch is in the taillight

when the ignition key is removed,

position (1st position), the tail, posi-

perform the following :

a Taillight position.

tion, license and instrument panel

To operate the lights, turn the knob at

1) Open the driver-side door.

lights are ON.

the end of the control lever to one of

2) Turn the tail-lights OFF and ON

the following positions:

again using the light switch on the

steering column.

➀ OFF position

➁ Taillight position

➂ Headlight position

➃ Auto light position

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✽ NOTICE

ï Never place anything over sensor

(➀) located on the instrument

panel, this will ensure better auto-

light system control.

ï If your vehicle has window tint or

other types of coating on the front

windshield, the Auto light system

may not work properly.

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CAUTION

Headlight position (

)

Auto light position (if equipped)

When the light switch is in the head-

When the light switch is in the AUTO

Don’t clean the sensor using a

light position, the taillights and head-

window cleaner, the cleanser

light position (2nd position) the head,

tail, position, license and instrument

lights will be turned ON or OFF auto-

may leave a light film which

matically depending on the amount

could interfere with sensor

panel lights are ON.

of light outside the vehicle.

operation.

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Driving your vehicle

Right turn

Right lane

change

Left lane

change

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Left turn

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High - beam operation

Flashing headlights

Turn signals

To turn on the high beam headlights,

To flash the headlights, pull the lever

The ignition switch must be on for the

towards you. It will return to the nor-

turn signals to function. To turn on

push the lever away from you. Pull it

back for low beams.

mal

(low-beam) position when

the turn signals, move the lever up or

released. The headlight switch does

down. Green arrow indicators on the

The high-beam indicator will light

not need to be on to use this flashing

instrument panel indicate which turn

when the headlight high beams are

feature.

signal is operating. They will self-

switched on.

cancel after a turn is completed. If

To prevent the battery from being

the indicator continues to flash after

discharged, do not leave the lights

a turn, manually return the lever to

on for a prolonged time while the

the OFF position.

engine is not running.

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Driving your vehicle

Lane change signals

Automatic headlight aiming

✽ NOTICE

To signal a lane change, move the

(if equipped)

If the automatic headlight aiming

turn signal lever slightly and hold it in

system does not operate when the

To provide better driver visibility and

position. The lever will return to the

reduce eye fatigue, the headlight

vehicle is loaded with passengers

OFF position when released.

and the front portion of the vehicle

aiming

(direction) is automatically

If an indicator stays on and does not

controlled depending on vehicle load

is at an elevated angle, or it is not

flash or if it flashes abnormally, one

and vehicle angle (when vehicle is

adjusting correctly, have the vehicle

of the turn signal bulbs may be

loaded with passengers, cargo or

checked and repaired by an author-

burned out and will require replace-

used for towing, the additional load

ized Kia dealer. Do not attempt to

ment.

can alter the headlight aiming point

adjust the headlights manually,

on the road surface). This system

damage to the automatic headlight

provides constant automatic head-

aiming system could occur.

✽ NOTICE

light aiming under various vehicle

If an indicator flash is abnormally

conditions and angles to ensure the

quick or slow, bulb may be burned

headlights are always pointed in the

out or have a poor electrical con-

right direction.

nection in the circuit.

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Driving your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

Daytime running light

(if equipped)

When in operation, the fog lights

consume large amounts of vehicle

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can

electrical power. Only use the fog

make it easier for others to see the

➀

lights when visibility is poor or

front of your vehicle during the day.

➁

unnecessary battery and generator

DRL can be helpful in many different

drain could occur.

driving conditions, and it is especial-

ly helpful after dawn and before sun-

set.

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The DRL system will make your low-

beam headlights turn OFF when:

Front fog light (if equipped)

1. The head light switch is ON.

Fog lights are used to provide

2. The taillight switch is ON.

improved visibility and avoid acci-

dents when visibility is poor due to

3. Engine stops.

fog, rain or snow etc. The fog lights

will turn on when fog light switch (➀)

is turned to ON (➁) after the head-

light switch or tail light switch is

turned on.

To turn off the fog lights, turn the

switch to OFF.

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Driving your vehicle

Switch Setting:

Loading condition

Switch position

Driver only

Driver + Front passenger

Full passengers

Full passengers +

Maximum permissible

loading

Driver + Maximum

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permissible loading

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Headlight leveling device

Rear fog light (if equipped)

(if equipped)

To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the

This manual system is provided to

headlight switch to the headlight on

avoid obstructing oncoming drivers

position and press the rear fog light

vision with your headlights. The

switch (light on switch will illuminate).

headlight level can be adjusted by

The rear fog lights turn on when the

rotating the thumb-wheel switch in

rear fog switch is pressed after the

accordance with the following set-

front fog switch is turned to ON and

tings.

the headlight switch to the parklight

position. (if equipped)

To turn the rear fog lights off, press

the rear fog light switch again or turn

the headlight switch to the OFF posi-

tion.

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Driving your vehicle

WIPERS AND WASHERS

Type A

(MIST) : For a single wiping

cycle, push the lever

upward and release it

➀

with the lever in the O

(OFF) position. The

wipers will operate

continuously if the

lever is pushed upward

and held.

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Type B

O (OFF) : Wiper is not in operation

AUTO (if equipped) :

--- (INT) : Wiper operates intermit-

The rain sensor located on the upper

tently at the same wiping

end of windshield glass senses the

➀

intervals. Use this mode in

amount of rainfall and controls the

a light rain or mist. To vary

wiping cycle for the proper intervals.

the speed setting, turn the

The more it rains, the faster the wiper

speed control knob (1).

operates.

1 (LO) : Normal wiper speed

When the rain stops, the wiper stops.

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2 (HI) : Fast wiper speed

To vary the speed setting, turn the

Windshield wipers

speed control knob (➀).

Operates as follows when the igni-

If the ignition switch is turned ON

✽ NOTICE

tion switch is turned ON.

when the wiper switch is set in AUTO

If there is heavy accumulation of

mode, or wiper switch is set in AUTO

snow or ice on the windshield,

mode when the ignition switch is ON,

defrost the windshield for about 10

wiper will operate once to perform a

minutes, or until the snow and/or ice

self-check of the system. Set the

is removed before using the wind-

wiper to O position when the wiper is

shield wipers to ensure proper oper-

not in use.

ation.

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✽ NOTICE

Type A

CAUTION

When washing the vehicle, set the

When the ignition switch is ON

wiper switch in the O position to

and the windshield wiper switch

stop the auto wiper operation.

is placed in the AUTO mode, use

Wiper may operate and be damaged

caution in the following situa-

if the switch is set in AUTO mode

tions to avoid any injury to the

while washing vehicle.

hands or other parts of the

Do not remove the sensor cover

body:

located on the upper end of the pas-

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senger side windshield glass.

• Do not touch the upper end of

Type B

Damage to system parts could occur

the windshield glass facing

and may not be covered by you vehi-

the rain sensor.

cle warranty.

• Do not wipe the upper end of

When the starting the vehicle in win-

the windshield glass with a

ter, set the wiper switch in the O posi-

damp or wet cloth.

tion. Otherwise, wipers may operate

• Do not put pressure on the

and ice may damage the windshield

windshield glass.

wiper blades. Always remove all

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snow and ice and defrost the wind-

shield properly prior to operating

Variable intermittent wipers

the windshield wipers.

Set the lever to the --- (INT) position

and choose the desired wiper inter-

val by turning the ring (➀).

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Type A

CAUTION

•

To prevent possible damage

to the wipers or windshield,

do not operate the wipers

when the windshield is dry.

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•

To prevent damage to the

Type B

wiper blades, do not use gaso-

line, kerosene, paint thinner,

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or other solvents on or near

Type B

them.

•

To prevent damage to the

wiper arms and other compo-

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nents, do not attempt to move

Windshield washers

the wipers manually.

In the O (OFF) position, pull the lever

gently toward you to spray washer

fluid on the windshield and to run the

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wipers 2-3 cycles.

One - touch wiper

Use this function when the wind-

shield is dirty.

For a single wiping cycle, push the

The spray and wiper operation will

lever upward and release it with the

continue until you release the lever.

lever in the O (OFF) position.

If the washer does not work, check

The wipers will operate continuously

the washer fluid level. If the fluid level

if the lever is pushed upward and

is not sufficient, you will need to add

held.

appropriate non-abrasive windshield

washer fluid to the washer reservoir.

The reservoir filler neck is located in

the front of the engine compartment

on the passenger side.

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DEFROSTER

CAUTION

To prevent possible damage to

the washer pump, do not oper-

ate the washer when the fluid

reservoir is empty.

WARNING

Do not use the washer in freez-

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ing temperatures without

1st

Headlight washer (if equipped)

The defroster heats the window to

warming the windshield with the

remove frost, fog and thin ice from

defrosters; the washer solution

To operate the headlight washer, turn

the interior and exterior of the rear

could freeze on contact with the

on the headlight switch while the

window, while engine is running.

windshield and obscure your

engine is running. Press the head-

vision.

light washer button to operate the

washer. Release the button to stop

the operation.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

To activate the rear window

✽ NOTICE

defroster, press the rear window

To prevent damage to the conduc-

defroster button located in the center

tors bonded to

the inside surface

console switch panel. The indicator

of the bottom of the front wind-

on the rear window defroster button

shield and the rear

window, never

illuminates when the defroster is ON.

use sharp instruments or window

If your vehicle is equipped with the

cleaners containing abrasives to

front windshield deicer, it will be

clean the window.

operating at the same time when you

To prevent the battery

from being

operate the rear window defroster.

discharged, operate the defroster

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If there is heavy accumulation of

only while the engine is running.

snow on the rear window, brush it off

The front windshield defroster is

The hazard warning flasher causes

designed to defrost wiper blades.

the rear tail lights and front turn sig-

before operating the rear defroster.

If you want to defrost and defog

nal lights to flash on and off, which

The rear window defroster automati-

on the front windshield, refer to

serves as a warning to other drivers

cally turns off after

20 minutes or

“Windshield Defrosting and

to exercise caution when approach-

when the ignition switch is turned off.

Defogging” in this section.

ing or passing your vehicle.

To turn off the defroster, press the

To activate the flasher, depress the

rear window defroster button again.

hazard warning flasher switch. This

switch operates in any ignition switch

Outside mirror defroster

position.

(if equipped)

To turn the flashers off, depress the

If your vehicle is equipped with the

switch again.

outside mirror defroster, it will be

operating at the same time when you

operate the rear window defroster.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

1. A/C display

8. Front windshield defrost button

2. Driver’s temperature control button

9. Rear window defrost button

3. AUTO (automatic control) button

10. OFF button

4. Air conditioning button

11. Air intake control button

5. Fan speed control button

12. AQS (air quality control system) button

6. Mode selection button

13. Passenger’s temperature control button

7. Dual temperature control selection button

14. Rear climate control selection button

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1. Push the AUTO button. The indica-

tor light will come on and the

modes, fan speeds, air intake and

air-conditioning will be controlled

automatically by temperature set-

ting.

2. Push the TEMP button to set the

desired temperature.

If the temperature is set to the

lowest setting 17°C/62°F (Lo), the

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air conditioning system will oper-

Automatic operation

ate continuously.

✽ NOTICE

The automatic climate control sys-

3. To turn the automatic operation

Never place anything over the sen-

tem is controlled by simply setting

off, press any button except tem-

sor located on the instrument panel

the desired temperature.

perature control button and AQS

to ensure better control of the heat-

button. If you press the mode

ing and cooling system.

The Full Automatic Temperature

Control (FATC) system automatically

selection button, air-conditioning

controls the heating and cooling sys-

button, defrost button, air intake

tem as follows;

control button or fan speed button,

the selected function will be con-

trolled manually while other func-

tions operate automatically.

Regardless of the temperature set-

ting, when using automatic opera-

tion, the air conditioning system will

automatically turn on to decrease the

humidity inside the vehicle, even if

the temperature is set to warm.

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