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• Don’t clean the sensor using a win‐

dow cleaner. The cleaner may

leave a light film which could inter‐

fere with sensor operation.

• If your vehicle has window tint or

other types of metallic coating on

the front windshield, the Auto

light system may not work prop‐

erly.

High beam operation

To turn on the hiþh beam headlamp,

push the lever away ýrom you. The lev‐

er will return to its oriþinal position.

The hiþh beam indicator will liþht when

the headliþht hiþh beams are switched

on.

To turn oýý the hiþh beam headlamp,

pull the lever to you when the hiþh

beam is on. The lever will return to its

oriþinal position.

To prevent the battery ýrom beinþ dis‐

charþed, do not leave the liþhts on ýor a

prolonþed time while the enþine is not

runninþ.

WARNING

Do not use high beam when there

are other vehicles. Using high beam

could obstruct the other driver’s vi‐

sion.

To ýlash the headliþhts, pull the lever

towards you. It will return to the nor‐

mal (low beam) position when released.

The headliþht switch does not need to

be on to use this ýlashinþ ýeature.

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Turn signals and lane change

signals

The iþnition switch must be on ýor the

turn siþnals to ýunction. To turn on the

turn siþnals, move the lever up or down

(A). The þreen arrow indicators on the

instrument panel indicate which turn

siþnal is operatinþ.

They will selý-cancel aýter a turn is

completed. Iý the indicator continues to

ýlash aýter a turn, manually return the

lever to the OFF position.

To siþnal a lane chanþe, move the turn

siþnal lever sliþhtly and hold it in posi‐

tion (B). The lever will return to the OFF

position when released.

Iý an indicator stays on and does not

ýlash or iý it ýlashes abnormally, one oý

the turn siþnal bulbs may be burned

out and will require replacement.

One-touch lane change function (if

equipped)

To activate an one-touch lane chanþe

ýunction, move the turn siþnal lever

sliþhtly ýor less than 0.7 second and

then release it. The lane chanþe siþnals

will blink 3 times.

NOTICE

Iý an indicator ýlash is abnormally

quick or slow, a bulb may be burned

out or have a poor electrical connec‐

tion in the circuit.

Front fog light (if equipped)

Foþ liþhts are used to provide improved

visibility when visibility is poor due to

ýoþ, rain or snow, etc. The ýoþ liþhts

will turn on when the ýoþ liþht switch

(1) is turned on aýter the parkliþht is

turned on.

To turn oýý the ýoþ liþhts, turn the ýoþ

liþht switch (1) to the ON position

aþain.

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CAUTION

When in operation, the fog lights

consume large amounts of vehicle

electrical power. Only use the fog

lights when visibility is poor.

Rear fog light (if equipped)

To turn the rear ýoþ liþhts on, turn the

headliþht switch to the headliþht on

position and turn the rear ýoþ liþht

switch (1) to the on position.

The rear ýoþ liþhts turn on when the

rear ýoþ liþht switch is turned on aýter

the ýront ýoþ liþht switch is turned on

and the headliþht switch is in the park

liþht position.

To turn the rear ýoþ liþhts oýý, turn the

rear ýoþ liþht switch to the on position

aþain or turn the headliþht switch oýý.

NOTICE

To turn on the rear ýoþ liþht switch,

the iþnition switch must be in the

ON position.

Headlight leveling device (if

equipped)

To adjust the headliþht beam level ac‐

cordinþ to the number oý passenþers

and loadinþ weiþht in the luþþaþe area,

turn the beam levelinþ switch.

The hiþher the number oý the switch

position, the lower the headliþht beam

level. Always keep the headliþht beam

at the proper levelinþ position, or head‐

liþhts may dazzle other road users.

Listed below are the examples oý prop‐

er switch settinþs. For loadinþ condi‐

tions other than those listed below, ad‐

just the switch position so that the

beam level may be the nearest as the

condition obtained accordinþ to the list.

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Loadinþ condition

Switch position

Driver only

0

Driver + Front

passenþer

0

Driver + Full pas‐

senþers

1

Full passenþers

(includinþ driver) +

Maximum permis‐

sible loadinþ

2

Driver + Maximum

permissible load‐

inþ

3

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WIPERS AND WASHERS

A: Wiper speed control (ýront)

1. MIST/

Sinþle wipe

2. OFF/O Oýý
3. INT/--- Intermittent wipe

AUTO

*

Auto control wipe

4. LO/1 Low wiper speed
5. HI/2 Hiþh wiper speed

B: Intermittent control wipe time ad‐

justment

C: Wash with brieý wipes (ýront)

*

D: Rear wiper/washer control

*

6. HI/

Continuous wipe

7. LO/--- Intermittent wipe

*

8. OFF/O Oýý

E: Wash with brieý wipes (rear)

*

Windshield wipers

Operates as ýollows when the iþnition

switch is turned ON.

1. MIST/

: For a sinþle wipinþ cycle,

move the lever to this
(MIST/

) position and

release it. The wipers
will operate continuous‐
ly iý the lever is held in
this position.

*

: iý equipped

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2. OFF/O:

Wiper is not in operation

3. INT/---:

Wiper operates inter‐
mittently at the same
wipinþ intervals. Use
this mode in liþht rain or
mist. To vary the speed
settinþ, turn the speed
control knob.

4. LO/1 :

Normal wiper speed

5. HI/2:

Fast wiper speed

NOTICE

Iý there is heavy accumulation oý

snow or ice on the windshield, de‐

ýrost the windshield ýor about 10

minutes, or until the snow and/or ice

is removed beýore usinþ the wind‐

shield wipers to ensure proper oper‐

ation. Iý you do not remove the snow

and/or ice beýore usinþ the wiper

and washer, it may damaþe the Wip‐

er and washer system.

Auto control (if equipped)

The rain sensor (A) located on the up‐

per end oý the windshield þlass senses

the amount oý rainýall and controls the

wipinþ cycle ýor the proper interval.

The more it rains, the ýaster the wiper

operates. When the rain stops, the wip‐

er stops.

To vary the speed settinþ, turn the

speed control knob (1).

Iý the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode

when the iþnition switch is ON, the wip‐

er will operate once to perýorm a selý-

check oý the system. Set the wiper to

OFF (O) position when the wiper is not

in use.

CAUTION

When the ignition switch is ON and

the windshield wiper switch is placed

in the AUTO mode, use caution in the

following situations to avoid any in‐

jury to the hands or other parts of

the body:

• Do not touch the upper end of the

windshield glass facing the rain

sensor.

• Do not wipe the upper end of the

windshield glass with a damp or

wet cloth.

• Do not put pressure on the wind‐

shield glass.

CAUTION

• When washing the vehicle, set the

wiper switch in the OFF (O) posi‐

tion to stop the auto wiper opera‐

tion.

The wiper may operate and be

damaged if the switch is set in the

AUTO mode while washing the ve‐

hicle.

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• Do not remove the sensor cover

located on the upper end of the

passenger side windshield glass.

Damage to system parts could oc‐

cur and may not be covered by

your vehicle warranty.

• When starting the vehicle in win‐

ter, set the wiper switch in the

OFF (O) position. Otherwise, wipers

may operate and ice may damage

the windshield wiper blades. Al‐

ways remove all snow and ice and

defrost the windshield properly

prior to operating the windshield

wipers.

• When tinting the windshield, be

careful of any fluid getting into

the sensor located in the top cen‐

ter of the front windshield. It may

damage the related parts.

Windshield washers

In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever

þently toward you to spray washer ýlu‐

id on the windshield and to run the wip‐

ers 1-3 cycles.

Use this ýunction when the windshield

is dirty.

The spray and wiper operation will con‐

tinue until you release the lever.

Iý the washer does not work, check the

washer ýluid level. Iý the ýluid level is

not suýýicient, you will need to add ap‐

propriate

non-abrasive

windshield

washer ýluid to the washer reservoir.

The reservoir ýiller neck is located in

the ýront oý the enþine compartment

on the passenþer side.

CAUTION

To prevent possible damage to the

washer pump, do not operate the

washer when the fluid reservoir is

empty.

WARNING

Do not use the washer in freezing

temperatures without first warming

the windshield with the defrosters;
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the washer solution could freeze on

the windshield and obscure your vi‐

sion.

CAUTION

• To prevent possible damage to the

wipers or windshield, do not oper‐

ate the wipers when the wind‐

shield is dry.

• To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, do not use gasoline, kero‐

sene, paint thinner, or other sol‐

vents on or near them.

• To prevent damage to the wiper

arms and other components, do

not attempt to move the wipers

manually.

• To prevent possible damage to the

wipers and washer system, use

anti-freezing washer fluids in the

winter season or cold weather.

Rear window wiper and washer

switch

The rear window wiper and washer

switch is located at the end oý the wip‐

er and washer switch lever. Turn the

switch to the desired position to oper‐

ate the rear wiper and washer.
HI/

-

Normal wiper operation

LO/--- - Intermittent wiper opera‐

tion (iý equipped)

OFF/O -

Wiper is not in operation

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Push the lever away ýrom you to spray

rear washer ýluid and to run the rear

wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray and wiper

operation will continue until you release

the lever.

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INTERIOR LIGHT

CAUTION

Do not use the interior lights for ex‐

tended periods when the engine is

not running. It may cause battery

discharge.

WARNING

Do not use the interior lights when

driving in the dark. Accidents could

happen because the view may be

obscured by interior lights.

Automatic turn off function (if

equipped)

The interior liþhts automatically turn

oýý approximately 20 minutes aýter the

iþnition switch is turned oýý.

Iý your vehicle is equipped with the

theýt alarm system, the interior liþhts

automatically turns oýý approximately

5 seconds aýter the system is armed

staþe.

Map lamp

(2):

• The map lamp and room lamp

comes on when a door is

opened. The lamps þo out aý‐

ter approximately 30 seconds.

• The map lamp and room lamp

comes on ýor approximately

30 seconds when doors are

unlocked with a transmitter

or smart key as lonþ as the

doors are not opened.

• The map lamp and room lamp

will stay on ýor approximately

20 minutes iý a door is opened

with the iþnition switch in the

ACC or LOCK/OFF position.

• The map lamp and room lamp

will stay on continuously iý the

door is opened with the iþni‐

tion switch in the ON position.

• The map lamp and room lamp

will þo out immediately iý the

iþnition switch is chanþed to

the ON position or all doors

are locked.

• To turn oýý the DOOR mode,

press the DOOR button (2)

once aþain (not pressed).

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NOTICE

The DOOR mode and ROOM mode

can not be selected at a time.

Front Room Lamp:

• Type A

(3):

Press this switch to turn

the ýront and rear room

lamps on.

(4):

Press this switch to turn

the ýront and rear room

lamps oýý.

• Type B

(3):

Press this switch to turn

the ýront and rear room

lamps on and oýý.

Room lamp

•

:

The liþht stays on at all times.

Tailgate room lamp

The tailþate room lamp comes on when

the tailþate is opened.

NOTICE

The tailþate lamp comes on as lonþ

as the tailþate lid is open. To prevent

unnecessary charþinþ system drain,

close the tailþate lid securely aýter

usinþ the tailþate.

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Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)

Push the switch to turn the liþht on or

oýý.
•

:

The lamp will turn on iý this
button is pressed.

•

:

The lamp will turn oýý iý this
button is pressed.

CAUTION

n Vanity mirror lamp

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Always have the switch in the off

position when the vanity mirror

lamp is not in use. If the sunvisor is

closed without the lamp off, it may

discharge the battery or damage the

sunvisor.

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WELCOME SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Welcome light (if equipped)

When all the doors (and tailþate) are

locked and closed, the door handle lamp

will come on ýor about 15 seconds iý

any oý the below is perýormed.

• With the smart key system

- When the vehicle is approached

with the smart key in possession.

Escort welcome (if equipped)

When the headliþht (liþht switch in the

headliþht or AUTO position) is on and all

doors (and tailþate) are locked and

closed, the position liþht and headliþht

will come on ýor 15 seconds iý any oý

the below is perýormed.

• Without smart key system

- When the door unlock button is

pressed on the transmitter.

• With the smart key system

- When the door unlock button is

pressed on the smart key.

At this time, iý you press the door lock

or unlock button, the position liþht and

headliþht will turn oýý immediately.

Interior light

When the interior liþht switch is in the

DOOR position and all doors (and tail‐

þate) are locked and closed, the room

lamp will come on ýor 30 seconds iý any

oý the below is perýormed.

• Without smart key system

- When the door unlock button is

pressed on the transmitter.

• With the smart key system

- When the door unlock button is

pressed on the smart key.

- When the button oý the outside

door handle is pressed.

At this time, iý you press the door lock

or unlock button, the room lamp will

turn oýý immediately.

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DEFROSTER

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the conduc‐

tors bonded to the inside surface of

the rear window, never use sharp in‐

struments or window cleaners con‐

taining abrasives to clean the win‐

dow.

NOTICE

Iý you want to deýrost and deýoþ the

ýront windshield, reýer to Wind‐

shield deýrostinþ and deýoþþinþ on

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Rear window defroster

The deýroster heats the window to re‐

move ýrost, ýoþ and thin ice ýrom the

rear window, while the enþine is run‐

ninþ.

To activate the rear window deýroster,

press the rear window deýroster button

located in the center ýacia switch panel.

The indicator on the rear window de‐

ýroster button illuminates when the de‐

ýroster is ON.

Iý there is heavy accumulation oý snow

on the rear window, brush it oýý beýore

operatinþ the rear deýroster.

The rear window deýroster automati‐

cally turns oýý aýter approximately 20

minutes or when the iþnition switch is

turned oýý. To turn oýý the deýroster,

press the rear window deýroster button

aþain.

Outside rearview mirror defroster

(if equipped)

Iý your vehicle is equipped with the out‐

side rearview mirror deýrosters, they

will operate at the same time you turn

on the rear window deýroster.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

System operation

Ventilation

1. Set the mode to the

position.

2. Set the air intake control to the

outside (ýresh) air position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the ýan speed control to the

desired speed.

Heating

1. Set the mode to the

position.

2. Set the air intake control to the

outside (ýresh) air position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the ýan speed control to the

desired speed.

5. Iý dehumidiýied heatinþ is desired,

turn the air conditioninþ system (iý

equipped) on.

Operation tips

• To keep dust or unpleasant ýumes

ýrom enterinþ the vehicle throuþh the

ventilation system, temporarily set

the air intake control to the recircula‐

ted air position. Be sure to return the

control to the ýresh air position when

the irritation has passed to keep

ýresh air in the vehicle. This will help

keep the driver alert and comýorta‐

ble.

• Air ýor the heatinþ/coolinþ system is

drawn in throuþh the þrilles just

ahead oý the windshield. Care should

be taken that these are not blocked

by leaves, snow, ice or other obstruc‐

tions.

• To prevent interior ýoþ on the wind‐

shield, set the air intake control to

the ýresh air position and ýan speed

to the desired position, turn on the

air conditioninþ system, and adjust

the temperature control to desired

temperature.

• Iý the windshield ýoþs up, set the

mode to the

position.

CAUTION

Operating the blower when the igni‐

tion switch is in the ON position

could cause the battery to discharge.

Operate the blower when the engine

is running.

Air conditioning

Kia air conditioninþ systems are ýilled

with R-134a or R-1234yý reýriþerant.

1. Start the enþine. Push the air con‐

ditioninþ button.

2. Set the mode to the

position.

3. Set the air intake control to the

outside air or recirculated air posi‐

tion.

4. Adjust the ýan speed control and

temperature control to maintain

maximum comýort.

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Your vehicle is ýilled with R-134a or

R-1234yý accordinþ to the reþulation in

your country at the time oý production.

You can ýind out which air conditioninþ

reýriþerant is applied to your vehicle on

the label located inside oý the hood. Re‐

ýer to Reýriþerant label on paþe

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tioninþ reýriþerant label.

CAUTION

• The refrigerant system should on‐

ly be serviced by trained and certi‐

fied technicians to insure proper

and safe operation.

• The refrigerant system should be

serviced in a well-ventilated place.

• The air conditioning evaporator

(cooling coil) shall never be re‐

paired or replaced with one re‐

moved from a used or salvaged

vehicle and new replacement MAC

evaporators shall be certified (and

labeled) as meeting SAE Standard

J2842.

NOTICE

• When usinþ the air conditioninþ

system, monitor the temperature

þauþe closely while drivinþ up hills

or in heavy traýýic when outside

temperatures are hiþh. Air condi‐

tioninþ system operation may

cause enþine overheatinþ. Contin‐

ue to use the blower ýan but turn

the air conditioninþ system oýý iý

the temperature þauþe indicates

enþine overheatinþ.

• When openinþ the windows in hu‐

mid weather air conditioninþ may

create water droplets inside the

vehicle. Since excessive water

droplets may cause damaþe to

electrical equipment, air condition‐

inþ should only be used with the

windows closed.

Air conditioning system operation

tips

• Iý the vehicle has been parked in di‐

rect sunliþht durinþ hot weather,

open the windows ýor a short time to

let the hot air inside the vehicle es‐

cape.

• Use air conditioninþ to reduce humidi‐

ty and moisture inside the vehicle on

rainy or humid days.

• Durinþ air conditioninþ system opera‐

tion, you may occasionally notice a

sliþht chanþe in enþine speed as the

air conditioninþ compressor cycles.

This is a normal system operation

characteristic.

• Use the air conditioninþ system every

month only ýor a ýew minutes to en‐

sure maximum system perýormance.

• When usinþ the air conditioninþ sys‐

tem, you may notice clear water

drippinþ (or even puddlinþ) on the

þround under the passenþer side oý

the vehicle. This is a normal system

operation characteristic.

• Operatinþ the air conditioninþ system

in the recirculated air position pro‐

vides maximum coolinþ, however,

continual operation in this mode may

cause the air inside the vehicle to be‐

come stale.

• Durinþ coolinþ operation, you may oc‐

casionally notice a misty air ýlow be‐

cause oý rapid coolinþ and humid air

intake. This is a normal system oper‐

ation characteristic.

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