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Floor mat anchor(s) (if equipped)

Type A / Type B

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

WARNING

Aftermarket 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 interfere
with pedal operation.

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

securely attached to the vehicle's
floor mat anchor(s) before driv-
ing the vehicle.

䳜 Do not use ANY floor mat that

cannot be firmly attached to the
vehicle's floor mat anchors.

䳜 Do not stack floor mats on top of

one another (e.g., all-weather
rubber mat on top of a carpeted
floor mat). Only a single floor mat
should be installed in each posi-
tion.

Luggage net holder

Type A

Type B

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To keep items from shifting in the
cargo area, you can use the 4 hold-
ers located in the cargo area to
attach the luggage net.

If necessary, Kia recommends con-
tacting an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the goods or
the vehicle, be careful when carrying
fragile or bulky objects in the lug-
gage compartment.

WARNING

Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over-
stretch the luggage net, ALWAYS
keep your face and body out of the
luggage net's recoil path. DO NOT
use when the strap has visible signs
of wear or damage.

Exterior features

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

Roof rack (if equipped)

Crossbars and fixing components
needed to install the roof rack on
your vehicle may be obtained from
an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

䳜 The crossbars (if equipped) should

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

䳜 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.

䳜 When the roof rack is not being

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

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CAUTION

Loading Roof Rack
䳜 When carrying cargo on the roof

rack, take the necessary precau-
tions to make sure the cargo does
not damage the roof of the vehi-
cle.

䳜 When carrying large objects on

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

䳜 When you are carrying cargo on

the roof rack, do not operate the
sunroof (if equipped). This can
damage the sunroof.

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.

WARNING

䳜 The vehicle center of gravity will

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

䳜 Always drive slowly and turn cor-

ners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. Severe
wind updrafts, caused by passing
vehicles or natural causes, can
cause sudden upward pressure on
items loaded on the roof rack.
This is especially true when car-
rying 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 and while driving to make
sure the items on the roof rack are
securely fastened.

ROOF

RACK

100 kg (220 lbs.)

EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

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Audio system

Audio system

NOTICE

If you install an aftermarket HID
head lamp, your vehicle's audio and
electronic device may malfunction.

* If your vehicle is equipped with

multimedia system, refer to a sep-
arately supplied manual for
detailed information.

Shark fin antenna

The shark fin antenna will receive
the transmitted data.

USB port

You can use an USB port to plug in
an USB.

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.

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Audio system

How vehicle radio works

FM reception

AM and FM radio signals are broad-
cast from transmitter towers
located around your city. They are
intercepted by the radio antenna on
your vehicle. This signal is then pro-
cessed 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 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 traveling 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

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of this, FM broadcasts generally
begin to fade within short distances
from the station. Also, FM signals
are easily affected by buildings,
mountains, and obstructions. This
can lead to undesirable or unpleas-
ant listening conditions which might
lead you to believe a problem exists
with your radio.

The following conditions are normal
and do not indicate radio trouble:
䳜 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.

䳜 Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals

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

䳜 Station Swapping - As an FM sig-

nal weakens, another more pow-
erful 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.

䳜 Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio

signals being received from sev-
eral directions can cause distor-
tion 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

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Declaration of Conformity

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 fit-
ted. When a cellular phone or a radio
set is used with only the internal
antenna, it may interfere with the
vehicle's electrical system and
adversely affect the 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

Distracted driving
Driving while distracted can result in
a loss of vehicle control that may
lead to an accident, severe bodily
injury, or death. The driver's pri-
mary responsibility is the safe and
legal operation of the vehicle, and
the use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle systems
which take the driver's eyes, atten-
tion, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which
are not permissible by law, should
never be used during the operation
of the vehicle.

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 inter-

ference; and

2. This device must accept any

interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Le pr sent appareil est conforme
aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applica-
bles aux appareils radio exempts de
licence.

L'exploitation est autoris e aux
deux conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de

brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit

accepter tout brouillage
radio lectrique subi, m me si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

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Be sure the exhaust system does not leak. . . . . . . 5-6
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-9
䳜 Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . ... 5-9
䳜 ENGINE START/STOP button position. . . . . . . . . 5-9
䳜 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-11
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
䳜 Transmission ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
䳜 Shift lock system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-16
䳜 ENGINE START/STOP button interlock system. . . ...5-17
䳜 Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. . . . . . . . . . . ..5-19
䳜 AWD (AWD/TERRAIN MODE). . . . . . . . . . . ...5-20
䳜 For safe All Wheel Drive (AWD) operation. . . . . . 5-22
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-27
䳜 Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
䳜 Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . ..5-30
䳜 AUTO HOLD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
䳜 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . ...5-38
䳜 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system . . . . . . 5-40
䳜 Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system . . . . .5-44
䳜 Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) system . . . . . . . . 5-45
䳜 Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . ...5-46
䳜 Good braking practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-48
䳜 Auto stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-48
䳜 Auto start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-49
䳜 Operating conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50

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䳜 Deactivating the ISG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50
䳜 ISG malfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
Drive mode integrated control system (AWD). . . . ...5-52
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) Sensor fusion
type (front Camera + front radar type) system . . . ...5-56
䳜 Setting and activating the FCA . . . . . . . . . . ..5-57
䳜 Setting the initial warning activation time. . . . . ...5-58
䳜 Prerequisite for the FCA activation. . . . . . . . ...5-58
䳜 FCA warning message and brake control. . . . . . .5-59
䳜 Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
䳜 FCA front radar / Camera sensor . . . . . . . . . ..5-61
䳜 Warning message and warning light. . . . . . . . .5-63
䳜 FCA malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-63
䳜 Limitations of the FCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-65
䳜 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-

exempt RSS standard(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-70

Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go system . . .5-71
䳜 SCC switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-72
䳜 Adjusting the sensitivity of the SCC. . . . . . . . ..5-73
䳜 Converting to Cruise Control mode. . . . . . . . . 5-73
䳜 Setting the SCC speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-74
䳜 Increasing the SCC set speed . . . . . . . . . . . .5-75
䳜 Decreasing the SCC set speed . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
䳜 Accelerating temporarily with the SCC on . . . . . ...5-76
䳜 SCC will be temporarily canceled when: . . . . . . ...5-76
䳜 Resuming the SCC set speed. . . . . . . . . . . ..5-78
䳜 Turning the SCC off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-78
䳜 Setting vehicle-to-vehicle distance. . . . . . . . ...5-79
䳜 When the lane ahead is clear: . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
䳜 When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane: . . 5-80

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䳜 Radar to detect distance to the vehicle ahead . . . ...5-82
䳜 SCC malfunction message . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-82
䳜 Limitations of the SCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-83
䳜 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-

exempt RSS standard(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87

Leading vehicle departure alert system . . . . . . . .5-88
䳜 Setting the leading vehicle departure alert . . . . . .5-88
䳜 Operating conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
䳜 Leading vehicle departure alert activation . . . . . ..5-88
Lane Following Assist (LFA) system . . . . . . . . . 5-89
䳜 Activating/deactivating the LFA. . . . . . . . . . .5-90
䳜 Steering assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-91
䳜 Warning message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-91
䳜 LFA malfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
䳜 Limitations of the LFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-93
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) system . . . . . . . . 5-95
䳜 Setting and activating the HDA. . . . . . . . . . ..5-96
䳜 Operating conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
䳜 HDA operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-96
䳜 HDA malfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-99
䳜 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-

exempt RSS standard(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-100

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system . . . . . . . . . 5-101
䳜 Activating/deactivating the LKA . . . . . . . . . ..5-102
䳜 LKA activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-103
䳜 Warning message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-105
䳜 Warning light and message . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-106
䳜 LKA will be canceled when: . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-106
䳜 Driver's Attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-107

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䳜 LKA function change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system. . . . . . . 5-109
䳜 Setting and activating the DAW . . . . . . . . . .. 5-109
䳜 Displaying the driver's attention level . . . . . . ... 5-109
䳜 Taking a break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
䳜 Resetting the DAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
䳜 DAW standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-110
䳜 DAW malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-110
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)/Blind-Spot Collision-
Avoidance Assist (BCA) system . . . . . . . . . . . 5-112
䳜 Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW). . . . . . . . 5-112
䳜 Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA). . . . . 5-113
䳜 Activating/deactivating the BCA and BCW . . . . . 5-114
䳜 Setting initial warning activation time. . . . . . ... 5-115
䳜 BCW alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
䳜 BCA operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-117
䳜 Detecting Sensor (Camera and Radar) . . . . . . .. 5-118
䳜 Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
䳜 Limitations of the BCW/BCA. . . . . . . . . . . 5-121
䳜 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-

exempt RSS standard(s). . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-125

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) / Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) system . . . 5-125
䳜 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) . . . ... 5-125
䳜 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) 5-126
䳜 Setting and activating the RCCW/RCCA. . . . . . . 5-126
䳜 Setting the initial warning activation time. . . . . 5-127
䳜 Setting the warning volume of the RCCW. . . . . . 5-127
䳜 Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-128
䳜 RCCW alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-128

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䳜 RCCA alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-129
䳜 Detecting Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-131
䳜 Warning message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-132
䳜 Limitations of the RCCW/RCCA . . . . . . . . . . 5-133
䳜 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-

exempt RSS standard(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-137

Economical operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-137
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139
Winter driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-144
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-146
䳜 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-147
䳜 Safety chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-148
䳜 Trailer brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-148
䳜 Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-148
䳜 Maintenance when trailer towing . . . . . . . . ...5-151
䳜 If you do decide to pull a trailer . . . . . . . . . ...5-152
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-154
䳜 Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . ...5-154
䳜 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit - . . . . .5-155
䳜 Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-157
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-158

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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

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 mon-
oxide, 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 compartment. If you
must drive with the liftgate open
proceed as follows:
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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Before driving

Before driving

Before getting into the vehicle, you
should examine the car and its sur-
roundings. After getting into the
vehicle, you should check a number
of things before driving.

Before entering vehicle
䳜 Be sure that all windows, outside

mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.

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

sign of leaks.

䳜 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 7,
"Maintenance".

WARNING

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

Before starting
䳜 Close and lock all doors.
䳜 Position the seat so that all con-

trols are easily reached.

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

rearview mirrors.

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

lights when the ENGINE START/
STOP button is turned to the ON
position.

䳜 Release the parking brake and

make sure the brake warning light
is not on.

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

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WARNING

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

WARNING

Check surroundings
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe-
cially children, before putting a vehi-
cle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

WARNING

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

WARNING

Driving while intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Even a small amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment.
Driving while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous as or more
dangerous than driving 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 pedals.

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ENGINE START/STOP button

ENGINE START/STOP button

Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP
button

The light will go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed. It
will also go off immediately when
the theft-alarm system is armed.

ENGINE START/STOP button posi-
tion

Your vehicle is equipped with four
different ignition positions.

OFF

To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position. When you
press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton without the shift lever in the P
(Park) position, the ENGINE START/
STOP button will not change to the
OFF position but to the ACC position.

NOTICE

You are able to turn off the engine
(START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON),
only when the vehicle is not in
motion.

CAUTION

In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine off and to the ACC
position by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for more than 2
seconds or 3 times repeatedly
within 3 seconds.
If the vehicle is still moving, to
restart the vehicle:
䳜 Press the ENGINE START/STOP

button when vehicle speed is 5
km/h (3 mph) or over.

ACC (Accessory)

Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton while it is in the OFF position
without engaging the brake pedal.

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