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• Use the power outlet only when the

engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged peri-
ods of time with the engine off could
cause the battery to discharge.

• Only use 12V electric accessories

which are less than 10A in electric
capacity.

• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater

to the lowest operating level when
using the power outlet.

• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause

electronic interference when
plugged into a vehicle’s power out-
let. These devices may cause
excessive audio static and malfunc-
tions in other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.

• Push the plug in as far as it will go.

If good contact is not made, the
plug may overheat and the fuse
may open.

• Plug in battery equipped electri-

cal/electronic devices with reverse
current protection. The current
from the battery may flow into the
vehicle’s electrical / electronic sys-
tem and cause system malfunc-
tion.

AC inverter (if equipped)

The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W
electric power to operate electric
accessories or equipment.

WARNING -

Electric shock

Do not put a finger or a foreign
element (pen, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch with a
wet hand. You may get an elec-
tric shock.

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If you wish to use the AC inverter,
press the AC inverter button while
the engine is running. The light on
the AC inverter button will illuminate.
If you press the AC inverter button
again, the AC inverter will be deacti-
vated and the light on the AC invert-
er button will turn off.

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NOTICE

After pressing the AC inverter but-
ton ON, the indicator lamp illumina-
tion will be delayed, while the sys-
tem conducts a self-check.

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NOTICE

• Rated voltage : AC 115V
• Maximum electric power : 150W
• In order to avoid an electrical sys-

tem failure, electric shock, etc., be
sure to read owner's manual
before use.

• Be sure to close the cover except

for when in use.

• To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged, do not use the AC inverter
while the engine is not running.

• When not using the AC inverter,

make sure to turn off the AC inverter
(the indicator on the button does not
illuminate) and close the AC inverter
cover.

• After using an electric accessory or

equipment, pull the plug out. Leaving
the accessory or equipment plugged
in for a long time may cause battery
discharge.

• Do not use an electric accessory or

equipment the power consumption of
which is greater than 150W (115V).

• When the AC inverter input voltage is

less than 11.3V , the LED light will
blink and automatically turn off the
power.
AC inverter will operate as normal
when the voltage is increased.

• When the AC inverter input voltage

is less than 10.7V, the LED light
and power will turn off. The AC
inverter will operate as normal
when the voltage is increased after
pressing AC inverter button again.

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• While the power consumption of

some electrical devices/appliances
may be within the AC inverter’s
electric power range, it may mal-
function in below cases.

- If the device/appliance requires

high electric power for initial start
up

- If the device/appliance processes

precise/very accurate data

- If the device/appliance requires

very stable supply of electricity

USB charger (if equipped)

The USB charger is designed to
recharge batteries of small size elec-
trical devices using a USB cable. The
electrical devices can be recharged
when the Engine Start/Stop button is
in ACC/ON/START position.

The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the
USB port after use.
• Some devices are not supported

for fast charging but will be
charged with normal speed.

• Use the USB charger when the

engine is running to prevent bat-
tery discharge.

• Only devices that fit the USB port

can be used.

• The USB charger can be used only

for battery charging purposes.

• Battery chargers cannot be

charged.

CAUTION -

Electric acces-
sory devices

• Do not use broken electric

accessories which may dam-
age the AC inverter and elec-
trical systems of the vehicle.

• Do not use two or more electric

accessories at the same time. It
may cause damage to the elec-
trical systems of the vehicle.

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Front

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Rear

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Coat hook

❈

This actual feature may differ from the illus-

tration.

To use the coat hook, pull down the
upper portion of hook.

Floor mat anchor (s)
(if equipped)

When using a floor mat on the front
floor carpet, make sure it attaches to
the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehi-
cle. This keeps the floor mat from
sliding forward.

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CAUTION -

Hanging
clothing

Do not hang heavy clothes, since
those may damage the hook.

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WARNING

The coat hook should only be
used to hang clothing. Do not
hang any other items on the
hook as they may become
injury producing objects in the
event of a crash.

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WARNING -

After market
floor mat

Do not install aftermarket floor
mats that are not capable of
being securely attached to the
vehicle's floor mat anchors.
Unsecured floor mats can inter-
fere with pedal operation.

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The following must be observed
when installing ANY floor mat to the
vehicle.
• Ensure that the floor mats are

securely attached to the vehicle's
floor mat anchor(s) before driving
the vehicle.

• Do not use ANY floor mat that can-

not be firmly attached to the vehi-
cle's floor mat anchors.

• Do not stack floor mats on top of

one another (e.g. all-weather rub-
ber mat on top of a carpeted floor
mat). Only a single floor mat should
be installed in each position.

IMPORTANT – Your vehicle was
manufactured with driver's side floor
mat anchors that are designed to
securely hold the floor mat in place.
To avoid any interference with pedal
operation, Kia recommends that only
the Kia floor mat designed for use in
your vehicle be installed.

Side curtain (if equipped)

To use the side curtain:
1. Lift the curtain by the handle (1).
2. Hang the curtain on the hooks on

both sides of the handle.

To avoid injury or damage to the side
curtain and door moldings, lower
side curtain by the handle all the way
back to the stowed position. Do not
release handle after disengaging
from the hooks on the door.

Luggage net holder
(if equipped)

To keep items from shifting in the
cargo area, you can use the holders
located in the cargo area to attach
the luggage net.
If necessary, we recommend that
you contact an authorized Kia dealer.

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Type B

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CAUTION

To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle, care should be taken when
carrying fragile or bulky objects
in the luggage compartment.

WARNING -

Luggage net

To avoid eye injury, DO NOT
overstretch the luggage net.
ALWAYS keep your face and
body out of the luggage net’s
recoil path. DO NOT use the lug-
gage net when the strap has vis-
ible signs of wear or damage.

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Roof rack (if equipped)

If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.

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NOTICE

If the vehicle is equipped with a sun-
roof, be sure not to position cargo
onto the roof rack in such a way that
it could interfere with sunroof oper-
ation.

• The following specification is the

maximum weight that can be
loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible on the 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.

• 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.

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CAUTION -

Loading Roof
Rack

• 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 operate
the sunroof (if equipped).

• When carrying cargo on the

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

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.

ROOF

220 lbs. (100 kg)

RACK EVENLY

DISTRIBUTED

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If you install aftermarket HID head
lamps, your vehicle’s audio and elec-
tronic devices may malfunction.

Antenna

Pole antenna

Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive AM or/and FM broadcast sig-
nals.
This antenna pole is removable. To
remove the roof antenna pole, turn it
counterclockwise. To install the roof
antenna pole, turn it clockwise.

Shark fin antenna

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

• When reinstalling your roof anten-

na, it is important that it is fully
tightened and adjusted to the
upright position to ensure proper
reception.

• When cargo is loaded on the roof

rack, do not place the cargo near
the antenna pole to ensure proper
reception.

AUDIO SYSTEM

CAUTION

- Antenna

Before entering a place with a
low height clearance or a car
wash, remove the antenna pole
by rotating it counterclockwise.
If not, the antenna may be dam-
aged.

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Steering wheel remote con-
troller

(1) VOLUME
Used to control volume.

(2) SEEK
When pressed shortly (under 0.8
seconds).
- FM, AM mode : Searches broad-

cast frequencies saved to presets.

- CD, USB, iPod

®

, My Music,

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

Audio mode : Changes the track, file.

When pressed and held (over 0.8
seconds).
- FM, AM mode : Automatically

searches broadcast frequencies
and channels.

- CD, USB, iPod

®

, My Music mode :

Rewinds or fast forwards the track
or file.

(3) MUTE
Mutes audio volume.

(4) MODE
Each time this key is pressed, the
mode is changed in order of FM1,
FM2, AM, CD, USB(iPod), AUX, My
Music, BT Audio.
If the media is not connected or a
disc is not inserted, corresponding
modes will be disabled.
Press and hold the key (over 0.8 sec-
onds) to turn the audio system on/off.
When power is off, press the key to
turn power back on.

(5) (if

equipped)

When pressed shortly.
- When pressed in the phone screen,

displays call history screen.

- When pressed in the dial screen,

makes a call.

- When pressed in the incoming call

screen, answers the call.

- When pressed while another

incoming call is waiting, switches to
waiting call (Call Waiting).

When pressed and held (over 0.8 sec-
onds).
- When pressed in the

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology Handsfree
wait mode, redials the last call.

- When pressed during a

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology Handsfree
call, switches call back to mobile
phone (Private).

- When pressed while calling on the

mobile phone, switches call back to
Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

Handsfree (Operates only when
Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

Handsfree is connected).

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(6) (if

equipped)

Ends phone call.

(7) (if

equipped)

When pressed shortly.
- Starts voice recognition.
- When selected during a voice

prompt, stops the prompt and con-
verts to voice command waiting
state.

When pressed and held (over 0.8 sec-
onds).
- Ends voice recognition.

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The Bluetooth

®

word mark and

logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth

®

SIG, Inc. and

any use of such marks by Kia is
under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their
respective owners. A compatible
Bluetooth

®

enabled cell phone is

required to use

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology.

AUX, USB port

If your vehicle has an AUX and/or
USB(universal serial bus) port, you
can use the AUX port to connect
audio devices and the USB port to
plug in a USB device or iPod

®.

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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. iPod

®

mobile digital

device sold separately. Connectivity
may require use of the Kia acces-
sory cable.

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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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How vehicle audio works

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.

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 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.

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AM reception

JBM001

FM reception

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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 lis-
tening conditions which might lead
you to believe a problem exists with
your radio. The following conditions
are normal and do not indicate radio
trouble:

• 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
stronger station.

• 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

signals being received from sever-
al 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 fre-
quencies. If this occurs, select
another station until the condition
has passed.

JBM003

FM radio station

JBM005

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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 possi-
ble.

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.

WARNING

- Cell phone

use

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

WARNING

- Driver

Distraction

• Do not stare at the screen

while driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periods
of time could lead to traffic
accidents.

• Using the phone while driving

may lead to a lack of attention
of traffic conditions and
increase the likelihood of
accidents. Use the phone fea-
ture after parking the vehicle.

WARNING

- Audio System

Do not disassemble, assemble,
or modify the audio system.
Such acts could result in fire or
electric shock.

WARNING

- Antenna

Do not touch the antenna dur-
ing thunder or lightening as
such acts may lead to lightning
induced electric shock.

CAUTION

Refrain from use if the screen is
blank or no sound can be heard
as these signs may indicate
product malfunction.

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• Adjust the volume to levels that

allow the driver to hear sounds
from outside of the vehicle. Driving
in a state where external sounds
cannot be heard may lead to acci-
dents.

• Pay attention to the volume setting

when turning the device on. A sud-
den output of extreme volume
upon turning the device on could
lead to hearing impairment. (Adjust
the volume to a suitable levels
before turning off the device.)

• Turn on the car ignition before

using the audio system. Do not
operate the audio system for long
periods of time with the ignition
turned off; such operations may lead
to battery discharge.

• In case of product malfunction,

please contact your place of pur-
chase or After Service center.

• Placing the audio system within an

electromagnetic environment may
result in noise interference.

CAUTION

• Do not subject the device to

severe shock or impact. Direct
pressure onto the front side of
the monitor may cause damage
to the LCD or touch screen.

• When cleaning the device,

make sure to turn off the
audio system and use a dry
and smooth cloth. Never use
tough materials,

chemical

cloths, or solvents (alcohol,
benzene, thinners, etc.) as
such materials may damage
the device panel or cause
color/quality deterioration

• Do not place beverages close

to the audio system. Spilling
beverages may lead to system
malfunction.

• Prevent caustic solutions such

as perfume and cosmetic oil
from contacting the dashboard
because they may cause dam-
age or discoloration.

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USING THE USB DEVICE

• To use an external USB device,

make sure the device is not con-
nected when starting up the vehi-
cle. Connect the device after start-
ing up.

• If you start the engine when the

USB device is connected, it may
damage the USB device. (USB
flashdrives are very sensitive to
electric shock.)

• If the engine is started up or turned

off while the external USB device is
connected, the external USB
device may not work.

• The System may not play unau-

thenticated MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with

the compression rate between
8Kbps ~ 320Kbps.

2) It can only play WMA music files

with the compression rate
between 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps.

• Take precautions for static electrici-

ty when connecting or disconnect-
ing the external USB device.

(Continued)

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• An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is not

recognizable.

• Depending on the condition of the

external USB device, the connect-
ed external USB device can be
unrecognizable.

• When the formatted byte/sector

setting of External USB device is
not either 512BYTE or 2048BYTE,
then the device will not be recog-
nized.

• Use only a USB device formatted

to FAT 12/16/32.

• USB devices without USB I/F

authentication may not be recog-
nizable.

• Make sure the USB connection ter-

minal does not come in contact
with the human body or other
objects.

• If you repeatedly connect or dis-

connect the USB device in a short
period of time, it may break the
device.

(Continued)

(Continued)

• You may hear a strange noise

when connecting or disconnecting
a USB device.

• If you disconnect the external USB

device during playback in USB
mode, the external USB device
can be damaged or may malfunc-
tion. Therefore, disconnect the
external USB device when the
audio is turned off or in another
mode. (e.g, Radio)

• Depending on the type and capac-

ity of the external USB device or
the type of the files stored in the
device, there is a difference in the
time for recognition the device.

• Do not use the USB device for pur-

poses other than playing music
files.

• Playing videos through the USB is

not supported.

• Use of USB accessories such as

rechargers or heaters using USB
I/F may lower performance or
cause trouble.

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• If you use devices such as a USB

hub purchased separately, the
vehicle’s audio system may not
recognize the USB device. In that
case, connect the USB device
directly to the multimedia terminal
of the vehicle.

• If the USB device is divided by log-

ical drives, only the music files on
the highest-priority drive are recog-
nized by car audio.

• Devices such as MP3 Player/

Cellular phone/Digital camera can
be unrecognizable by standard
USB I/F can be unrecognizable.

• Charging through the USB may not

be supported in some mobile
devices.

• USB HDD or USB types liable to

connection failures due to vehicle
vibrations are not supported. (i-stick
type)

• Some non-standard USB devices

(METAL COVER TYPE USB) can
be unrecognizable.

(Continued)

(Continued)
• Some USB flash memory readers

(such as CF, SD, micro SD, etc.) or
external-HDD type devices can be
unrecognizable.

• Music files protected by DRM (DIGI-

TAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT) are
not recognizable.

• The data in the USB memory may

be lost while using this audio.
Always back up important data on
a personal storage device.

• Please avoid using

USB memory products
which can be used as
key chains or cellular
phone accessories as they could
cause damage to the USB jack.
Please make certain only to use
plug type connector products.

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