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1. Pull up the luggage cover using

the handle(1).

2. Pull up a triangle-shaped cover

(2).

3. Place the cargo security screen on

the lower portion of the cargo
area.

WARNING -

Cargo

Security Screen

Do not place objects on the
cargo security screen. Such
objects may be thrown about
inside the vehicle and possibly
injure vehicle occupants during
an accident or when braking.

CAUTION

Do not place luggage on the
cargo security screen. This may
cause the security screen to
become damaged or malformed.

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Roof rack (if equipped)

If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
Crossbars and fixing components
needed to install the roof rack on
your vehicle may be obtained from
an authorized Kia.

✽

✽

NOTICE

• The crossbars (if equipped) should

be placed in the proper load carry-
ing positions prior to placing items
onto the roof rack.

• If the vehicle is equipped with a

sunroof, be sure not to position
cargo onto the roof rack in such a
way that it could interfere with
sunroof operation.

• When the roof rack is not being

used to carry cargo, the crossbars
may need to be repositioned if
wind noise is detected.

EXTERIOR FEATURES

CAUTION -

Loading Roof
Rack

• When carrying cargo on the

roof rack, take the necessary
precautions to make sure the
cargo does not damage the
roof of the vehicle.

• When carrying large objects

on the roof rack, make sure
they do not exceed the overall
roof length or width.

• When you are carrying cargo

on the roof rack, do not oper-
ate the sunroof (if equipped).
This can damage the sunroof.

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• The following specification is the

maximum weight that can be loaded
onto the roof rack.

Distribute the

load as evenly as possible across
the crossbars (if equipped) and roof
rack and secure the load firmly.

Loading cargo or luggage in excess
of the specified weight limit on the
roof rack may damage your vehicle.

• The vehicle center of gravity will be

higher when items are loaded onto
the roof rack. Avoid sudden starts,
braking, sharp turns, abrupt maneu-
vers or high speeds that may result
in loss of vehicle control or rollover
resulting in an accident.

• Always drive slowly and turn corners

carefully when carrying items on the
roof rack. Severe wind updrafts,
caused by passing vehicles or natu-
ral causes, can cause sudden
upward pressure on items loaded on
the roof rack. This is especially true
when carrying large, flat items such
as wood panels or mattresses. This
could cause the items to fall off the
roof rack and cause damage to your
vehicle or others around you.

• To prevent damage or loss of cargo

while driving, check frequently
before or while driving to make sure
the items on the roof rack are
securely fastened.

ROOF

100 kg (220 lbs.)

RACK EVENLY

DISTRIBUTED

WARNING -

Driving with
roof load

Always drive slow and turn cor-
ners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. The vehi-
cle center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack.

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✽

NOTICE

If you install an after market HID
head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and
electronic device may malfunction.

Antenna

Shark fin antenna

The shark fin antenna will receive the
AM, FM broadcast signals and
transmit data.

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
(If equipped)

The steering wheel may incorporate
audio control buttons.

AUDIO SYSTEM

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CAUTION

To avoid damaging the audio
controls, do not operate the
steering wheel control buttons
simultaneously.

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VOLUME ( / ) (1)

• Press the lever upward ( ) to

increase the volume.

• Press the lever downward ( ) to

decrease the volume.

SEEK/PRESET (

/

) (2)

The SEEK/PRESET button has dif-
ferent functions based on the system
mode. Press and hold the button for
1 second or more within the following
functions in order to.

RADIO mode

It will function as the AUTO SEEK
select button.

USB/ iPod

®

mode

It will function as the FF/REW button.

Press the SEEK/PRESET button for
less than 1 second to.

RADIO mode

It will function as the PRESET STA-
TION buttons.

USB/ iPod

®

mode

It will function as TRACK UP/DOWN
button.

MODE (3)

Press the button to change audio
source.
FM(1~2)

➟

AM

➟

SAT(1~3)

➟

USB

(iPod

®

)

➟

BT Audio

➟

FM...

In addition to mode change, Power
on/off can be made by pressing this
button when the ignition switch is on
ACC or ON.
- Power ON: Press the button when

the audio is off

- Power OFF: Press the button for

more than 1 second when the
audio is on.

MUTE (4)

• Press the button to mute the

sound.

• Press the button to turn off the

microphone during a telephone
call.

Detailed information for audio control
buttons are described in the following
pages in this section.

WARNING -

Distracted
driving

Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.

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USB port

You can use the USB port to plug in
a USB device or iPod

®

.

✽

✽

NOTICE

When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise
may occur during playback. If this
happens, use the power source of the
portable audio device.

*

iPod

®

is a Registered trademark of Apple

Inc.

Always use the USB charging cable
that has been certified by the phone
manufacturer. Use of aftermarket
cables is not recommended.

How Vehicle Radio Works

FM reception

AM and FM radio signals are broad-
cast from transmitter towers located
around your city. They are intercept-
ed by the radio antenna on your vehi-
cle. This signal is then processed by
the radio and sent to your vehicle
speakers.
However, in some cases the signal
coming to your vehicle may not be
strong and clear.

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This can be due to factors, such as
the distance from the radio station,
closeness of other strong radio sta-
tions or the presence of buildings,
bridges or other large obstructions in
the area.

AM reception

AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broad-
casts. This is because AM radio
waves are transmitted at low fre-
quencies. These long distance,low
frequency radio waves can follow the
curvature of the earth rather than
travelling straight. In addition, they
curve around obstructions resulting
in better signal coverage.

FM radio station

FM broadcasts are transmitted at
high frequencies and do not bend to
follow the earth's surface. Because
of this, FM broadcasts generally
begin to fade within short distances
from the station. Also, FM signals are
easily affected by buildings, moun-
tains, and obstructions. This can lead
to undesirable or unpleasant listen-
ing conditions which might lead you
to believe a problem exists with your
radio. The following conditions are
normal and do not indicate radio
trouble:

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• Fading - As your vehicle moves

away from the radio station, the
signal will weaken and sound will
begin to fade. When this occurs,
we suggest that you select another
station with a stronger signal.

• Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or

large obstructions between the
transmitter and your radio can dis-
turb the signal causing static or
fluttering noises to occur. Reducing
the treble level may lessen this
effect until the disturbance clears.

• Station Swapping - As an FM sig-

nal weakens, another more power-
ful signal near the same frequency
may begin to play. This is because
your radio is designed to lock onto
the clearest signal. If this occurs,
select another station with a
stronger signal.

• Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio sig-

nals being received from several
directions can cause distortion or
fluttering. This can be caused by a
direct and reflected signal from the
same station, or by signals from
two stations with close frequencies.
If this occurs, select another station
until the condition has passed.

Using a cellular phone or a two-
way radio

When a cellular phone is used inside
the vehicle, noise may be produced
from the audio system. This does not
mean that something is wrong with
the audio equipment. In such a case,
try to operate mobile devices as far
from the audio equipment as possible.
When using a communication sys-
tem such as a cellular phone or a
radio set inside the vehicle, a sepa-
rate external antenna must be fitted.
When a cellular phone or a radio set
is used with an internal antenna
alone, it may interfere with the vehi-
cle's electrical system and adversely
affect safe operation of the vehicle.

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WARNING

- Cell phone use

Do not use a cellular phone
while driving. Stop at a safe and
legal location to use a cellular
phone.

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Declaration of Conformity

IC

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions :
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Driving your vehicle

Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Necessary inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Key positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

• Illuminated ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Ignition switch position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

• Illuminated engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
• Engine start/stop button position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
• Starting the engine with a smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

• Automatic transmission operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

All Wheel Drive (AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

• Tight corner brake effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer mode selection . . . 5-25
• For safe all wheel drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
• Reducing the risk of a rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
• Parking brake – Foot type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
• Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
• Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41

• Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
• Good braking practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53

Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) system

- camera type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54

• System setting and activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
• FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . . 5-56
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
• FCA sensor (Front view camera). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
• Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) system

- sensor fusion type
(front radar+front view camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67

• System setting and activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
• FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . . 5-69
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
• FCA sensor (front radar + front view Ccamera) . . . 5-71
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
• Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
• Downhill Brake Control (DBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• Good braking practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83

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Cruise Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84

• To set cruise control speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
• To increase cruise control set speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
• To decrease the cruising speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
• To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on . 5-86
• To cancel cruise control, do one of the following . . . 5-86
• To resume cruising speed at more than

approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87

• To turn cruise control off, do one of the following. . 5-87

Smart cruise control with Stop & Go system . . . 5-88

• Smart cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
• Smart Cruise Control speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
• Smart Cruise Control cancelled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• Vehicle to vehicle distance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-95
• When the lane ahead is clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
• When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane. . 5-97
• To adjust the sensitivity of smart cruise control . . 5-101
• To convert to cruise control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102
• Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102

Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . 5-109

• Drive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-109

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system . . . . . . . . . . 5-111

• LKA operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
• LKA malfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
• LKA system function change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-117

Blind spot Collision Warning (BCW)/

Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) . 5-120

• Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• System setting and activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-121
• Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) . . . 5-124
• System setting and activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-124
• Rear/side detecting sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-127
• Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-129

Driver Attention Warning (DAW). . . . . . . . . . . . 5-136

• System setting and activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-136
• Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-138
• System standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-138
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-138

Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-143

• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-143
• Reducing the risk of a rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-143
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-146
• Driving in the rain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-146
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-147
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-147
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-147

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Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-149

• Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-149
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . 5-150
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150
• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-150
• Check spark plugs and ignition system. . . . . . . . . . 5-150
• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-151
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system . 5-151
• Don’t let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-151
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-151
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-151

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-152

• Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-153
• Safety chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-153
• Trailer brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-153
• Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-154
• Maintenance when trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-157
• If you do decide to pull a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-158

Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-160

• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-160
• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-164

Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-165

Driving your vehicle

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Be sure the exhaust system does
not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change in
the sound of the exhaust or if you drive
over something that strikes the under-
neath side of the vehicle, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as
possible by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

- Engine

exhaust

Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged
time. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.

WARNING

- Open liftgate

Do not drive with the liftgate
open. Poisonous exhaust gases
can enter the passenger com-
partment. If you must drive with
the liftgate open proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at

"Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan
at the highest speed.

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Driving your vehicle

Before entering vehicle

• Be sure that all windows, outside

mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.

• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any

sign of leaks.

• Be sure there are no obstacles

behind you if you intend to back up.

Necessary inspections

Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 8,
“Maintenance”.

Before starting

• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all con-

trols are easily reached.

• Buckle your seat belt.
• Adjust the inside and outside

rearview mirrors.

• Be sure that all lights work.
• Check all gauges.
• Check the operation of warning

lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.

• Release the parking brake and

make sure the brake warning light
goes out.

For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.

BEFORE DRIVING

WARNING

- Distracted

driving

Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the drive should
not be used during vehicle
operation.

Driving your vehicle

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5

WARNING

- Check sur-

roundings

Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse).

WARNING

- Fire risk

When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on,
be careful not to depress the
accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system
and cause fire.

WARNING

- Loose

objects

Securely store items in your
vehicle. When you make a sud-
den stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.

WARNING

- Driving while

intoxicated

Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous
as or more dangerous than driv-
ing drunk.

WARNING

- Proper

footwear

Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels,
ski boots, sandals, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use
the brake and accelerator ped-
als.

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Illuminated ignition switch

Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off immediately when the
ignition switch is turned on. It will
also go off after about 30 seconds
when the door is closed.

Ignition switch position

LOCK

The ignition key can be removed only
in the LOCK position.

ACC (Accessory)

The electrical accessories are opera-
tive. If difficulty is experienced turn-
ing the ignition switch to the ACC
position, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.

ON

The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running to prevent
battery discharge.

START

Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.

KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)

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