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Congratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. It
will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner of
a Kia vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your
vehicle and the company like “What is a Kia?”, “Who is Kia?”, “What
does ‘Kia’ mean?”.
Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea.
It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on building
high-quality vehicles at affordable prices.
The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to the
world” or “to come up out of to the world.” The second syllable, a,
means “Asia.” So, the word Kia, means “to arise from” or “to come
up out of Asia to the world.”
Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

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discontinue or change specifications or design at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligation. If you
have questions, always check with your Kia Dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring
pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.
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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Knowing your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
Driving tips
In case of an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications
Index
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How to use this manual / 1-2
Vehicle break-in process / 1-2
Introduction

No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long
periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance

1. Door lock/unlock button.....................3-10
2. Outside rearview mirror control
switch*...............................................3-69
3. Power window switches*...................3-14
4. Master power door lock control* .......3- 9
5. Master power window control lock*...3-16
6. Inside rearview mirror .......................3-70
7. Steering wheel ..................................4-14
8. Instrument panel illumination* ..........4-18
9. Front fog light*...................................4-25
10. Hood release lever .........................3-64
11.Trunk release lever* ........................3-63
12. Fuel filler lid release lever...............3-65
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Driver’s air bag ..................................3-49
2. Light control / Turn signals................4-23
3. Instrument cluster .............................4-16
4.Wiper/Washer....................................4-26
5. Ignition switch....................................4- 2
6. Hazard...............................................4-29
7. Rear window defroster......................4-29
8. Climate control system......................4-30
9. Shift lever..........................................4- 4
10. Cigar lighter.....................................3-73
11. Power socket...................................3-75
12. Passenger’s air bag ........................3-50
13. Glove box........................................3-72
14. Multi box* ........................................3-72
15. Audio controls*................................3-81
* : if equipped
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1JBA0004
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-11
2. Engine oil filler cap............................7-10
3. Brake fluid reservoir..........................7-13
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-17
5. Fuse box ...........................................6- 6
6. Negative battery terminal ...........6-4/7-21
7. Positive battery terminal .............6-4/7-21
8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick*................7-15
9. Radiator cap......................................7-12
10. Engine oil dipstick ...........................7-10
11. Power steering fluid reservoir*........7-14
12.Windshield washer fluid reservoir...7-16
* : if equipped

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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-3
Theft-alarm system / 3-5
Immobilizer system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-9
Windows / 3-14
Seat / 3-17
Safety belts / 3-27
Air bags-supplemental restraint system / 3-47
Trunk / 3-62
Hood / 3-64
Fuel filler lid / 3-65
Mirrors / 3-68
Interior lights / 3-71
Storage compartment / 3-72
Interior features / 3-73
Sunroof / 3-77
Luggage net / 3-80
Antenna / 3-80
Audio system / 3-81
Knowing your vehicle

WARNING - Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in a
vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous even if the key is not in the
ignition. Children copy adults and
they could place the key in the ignition. The ignition key would enable
children to operate power windows
or other controls, or even make the
vehicle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even death.
Never leave the keys in your vehicle
with unsupervised children.
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CAUTION
Use only Kia original parts for the
ignition key in your vehicle. If an
aftermarket key is used, the ignition
switch may not return to ON after
START. If this happens, the starter
will continue to operate causing
damage to the starter motor and
possible fire due to excessive current in the wiring.

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NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of
following occur:
• The ignition key is in ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
• The battery in the transmitter is
weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the transmitter, contact an authorized Kia Dealer.
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NOTICE
Keep the transmitter away from water
or any liquid. If the keyless entry system
is inoperative due to exposure to water
or liquids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer vehicle warra
nty.

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NOTICE
The keyless entry system transmitter is
designed to give you years of troublefree use, however it can malfunction if
exposed to moisture or static electricity.
If you are unsure how to use your transmitter or replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
For replacement transmitters, see an
Authorized Kia Dealer for reprogramming.
✽✽
NOTICE
• Using the wrong battery can cause the
transmitter to malfunction. Be sure to
use the correct battery.
• To avoid damaging the transmitter,
don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it to
heat or sunlight.
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Alarm stage
The alarm will activate (horn will sound
and lights flash) when:
• Any door is opened without using the
transmitter or key.
• The trunk lid is opened without using
the key.
• The engine hood is opened.
The alarm will sound ON for 27 seconds,
then OFF for 10 seconds. This ON/OFF
cycle will be repeated three times.During
this time, the engine will not start.
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NOTICE
The engine will not start immediately
while the theft-alarm system is armed or
activated. You must disarm the theftalarm system to start the engine.

The alarm will be deactivated when:
• The lock ( ), unlock ( ) button on
the transmitter is pressed.
• The doors are unlocked with the ignition key.
• The ignition switch is in the “ON” position for 30 seconds or more.
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NOTICE
If the ignition key is in the ignition
switch, the transmitter will not function.
Avoid trying to start the engine with the
alarm activated.

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Limp home (override) procedure
When you turn the ignition key to the ON
position, if the IMMO indicator goes off
after blinking 5 times, your transponder
equipped in the ignition key is out of order .
You cannot start the engine without the
lime home procedure.To start the engine,
you have to input your password by using
the ignition switch.
The following procedure is how to input
your password of “2345” as an example.
1.Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
The IMMO indicator ( ) will blink 5
times and go off indicating the beginning of the limp home procedure.
2.Turn the ignition key to the ACC posi-
tion.
3.To enter the first digit (in this example
“2”), turn the ignition key to the ON and
ACC position twice. Perform the same
procedure for the next digits between 3
seconds and 10 seconds (for example ,
for “3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC 3
times).

This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and
2. This device must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
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To lock a door without the key, push down
on the front portion of the inside door
lock switch (1, if equipped) to the “LOCK”
position and close the door (2).
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NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows
and lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
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NOTICE
If the door is locked/unlocked multiple
times in rapid succession with either the
vehicle key or door lock switch, the system may stop operating temporarily in
order to protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.
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With central door lock switch
(if equipped)
• When pushing down on the front portion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will lock.
• When pushing down on the rear portion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will unlock.
• However, if the key is in the ignition
switch and any front door is open, the
doors will not lock when the front portion of central door lock switch is
pressed.
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Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically unlocked
when the impact is delivered to impact
sensors while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Howev er, if the impact causes damage to
the vehicle electrical system or the
mechanical door lock mechanisms, the
impact sensing door unlock system may
not operate.
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- Unattended
children

Rear hatch (if equipped)
Opening the rear hatch
• Rear hatch is locked or unlocked with a
key .
• To open the rear hatch, insert the key
into the lock, turn it to the unlock position (1) and pull up the rear hatch by
pressing the handle (2).
• You can also lock/unlock the latch (but
not release it) with the central door lock
system (if equipped).
• If unlocked, the rear hatch can be
opened by pressing the handle (2) and
pulling the hatch up.
locks
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Lock
Unlock

Power windows (if equipped)
(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power win-
dow switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window
switch*
(4) Rear door (right) power window
switch*
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window down*
(Driver’s window)
(7) Power window lock switch*
• Power window timer*
The power windows can be operated
for approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is remov ed or turned to the
ACC or LOCK position.If the front door
is open, the window will not operate
unless the ignition key is in the ON
position.
* : if equipped
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Automatic power window down
(driver’s window, if equipped)
Depressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent position (6) completely lowers the driver’s
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up the switch momentarily
to the opposite direction of the window
movement.
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1JBA3011

Manual windows (if equipped)
Use the window crank to open and close
each window.
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Driver’s seat
(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(2) Seatback recliner
(3) Seat front/rear height adjustment*
(4) Seat heater switch*
(5) Headrest adjustment
Front passenger seat
(6) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(7) Seatback recliner
(8) Seat heater switch*
(9) Headrest adjustment
Rear seat
(10) Split folding rear seat*
(11) Armrest*
(12) Headrest adjustment*
* ; if equipped
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Front seat adjustment
Adjusting the seat forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever
under the front edge of the seat cushion up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position.
3. Release the lever and make sure the
seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and backward without
using the control knob.If the seat moves,
it is not locked properly.
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WARNING - Driver respon-
sibility for front seat passenger
Driving or riding in a vehicle with a
front seatback reclined could lead
to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a front seat is reclined during an accident, the occupant’s hips
may slide under the lap portion of
the safety belt applying great force
to the unprotected abdomen or
neck. Serious or fatal internal
injuries could result. Keep the seatbacks in a comfortably upright
position whenever the vehicle is in
motion.

WARNING
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. In par ticular, the
following types of passengers
should exercise extreme care:
1. Infants, children, elderly or handicapped persons, or hospital outpatients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or
those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication
that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)

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Armrest (if equipped)
To use the armrest, pull it forward from
the seatback.
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