Kia Optima 2020 User Manual

Kia, THE COMPANY

Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle.

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This manual applies to all trims of this vehicle and includes images, descriptions, and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result, some material in this manual may not be applicable to your specific Kia vehicle. Some images are shown for illustration only and may show features that differ from those on your vehicle.

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Foreword

Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. When you require service, remember that your Kia dealer

knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools and genuine Kia replacement parts. It is dedicated to your complete customer satisfaction.

Because subsequent owners require this important information as well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is sold.

This manual will familiarize you with operational, maintenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manual that provides important information on all warranties regarding your vehicle.

We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow the recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation of your new vehicle.

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The information and specifications provided in this manual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to 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.

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Introduction

table of contents

Your vehicle at a glance Safety features of your vehicle Features of your vehicle Driving your vehicle What to do in an emergency Maintenance

Specifications & Consumer information

Index

Introduction

How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . . 1-3

• Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

• Operation in foreign countries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Vehicle modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Vehicle data collection and event data recorders. . 1-7

Introduction

HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL

We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways.We strongly recommend that you read the entire manual. In order to minimize the chance of death or injury, you must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections in the manual.

Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you will learn about features, important safety information, and driving tips under various road conditions.

The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. Use the index when looking for a specific area or subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual.

Sections:This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want.

You will find various WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manual.These WARNINGs were prepared to enhance your personal safety.You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm,serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the caution is ignored.

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NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not use methanol blended fuels.)

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.

Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified.(Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.)

• Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the Check Engine

light will illuminate.

WARNING - Refueling

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off. Attempts to force more fuel into the tank can cause fuel overflow onto you and the ground causing a risk of fire.

• Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage, especially in the event of an accident.

Introduction

Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline.

Do not use gasohol containing more than 15 percent ethanol, and do not use gasoline or gasohol containing any methanol.

Either of these fuels may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.

Introduction

Vehicle damage or drivability problems may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty if they result from the use of:

1. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.

2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

3. Gasohol containing more than 15 percent ethanol.

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compatible with your vehicle. Use of “E85” may result in poor engine performance and damage to your vehicle's engine and fuel system. Kia recommends that customers do not use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 15 percent.

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NOTICE

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fuel system or any performance problems caused by the use of “E85” fuel.

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NOTICE

Never use any fuel containing methanol. Discontinue use of any methanol containing product which may inhibit proper drivability.

Other fuels

Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si), MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene (Fe), and Other metalic additives, may cause vehicle and engine damage or cause misfiring, poor acceleration, engine stalling, catalyst melting, clogging, abnormal corrosion, life cycle reduction, etc.

Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate.

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NOTICE

Damage to the fuel system or performance problem caused by the use of these fuels may not be covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Introduction

Use of MTBE

Kia recommends avoiding fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle .

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle perf ormance and produce vapor lock or hard starting.

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NOTICE

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuel system and any performance problems that are caused by the use of fuels containing methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

Gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains harmful manganese-based fuel additives Such as MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not recommend the use of gasoline containing MMT. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and affect your emission control system. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the cluster may come on.

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle.This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.

Fuel Additives

Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of the Emission Control System. For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www.toptiergas.com).

For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, additives that can be purchased separately may be added to the gasoline.

If T OP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available , one bottle of additive should be added to the fuel tank at every 12,000 km (7,500miles) or every engine oil change is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

Introduction

Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:

• Observe all regulations regarding

registration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is

available.

This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your vehicle could affect its performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and emissions regulations.

In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may not be covered under warranty.

• If you use unauthorized electronic

devices, it ma y cause the vehicle to operate abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire. For your safety, do not use unauthorized electronic devices.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS

This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your vehicle could affect its performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and emissions regulations.

In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may not be covered under warranty.

• If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it ma y cause the vehicle to operate abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire. For your safety, do not use unauthorized electronic devices.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

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.

• While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

• 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.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.

VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/ fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

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To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Your vehicle at a glance

EXTERIOR OVERVIEW

■ Front view

1. Hood (Features of your vehicle) ............4-37

2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle).4-100

Head lamp (Maintenance).....................7-68

3. Fog lamp (Features of your vehicle) ...4-100

Fog lamp (Maintenance).......................7-68

4.Wheel and tire (Maintenance)...............7-37

Wheel and tire (Specifications) ...............8-5

5. Outside rear view mirror.........................4-56

6. Panoramic sunroof ................................4-43

7. Front windshield wiper blades

(Features of your vehicle)....................4-108

Front windshield wiper blades (Maintenance/Service Mode

Replacement)........................................7-30

8.Windows................................................4-32

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■ Rear view

Your vehicle at a glance

1. Door locks .............................................4-21

2. Fuel filler lid...........................................4-39

3. Rear combination lamp (Maintenance) .7-68

4. High mounted stop lamp

(Maintenance) .......................................7-68

5.Trunk ............................................4-26, 4-28

6. Antenna...............................................4-153

7. Rear view monitor .................................4-99

8. Parking Distance Warning - Reverse....4-96

❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Inside door handle...................................4-22

2. Driver position memory button ................3-11

3. Power window switch...............................4-32

4. Central door lock switch ..........................4-23

5. Power window lock button .......................4-36

6. Outside rear view mirror control...............4-57

7. Outside rear view mirror folding ...............4-58

8. Fuel filler lid open button .........................4-39

9.Tr unk open button....................................4-26

10. ESC off button .......................................5-26

11. Instrument panel illumination control ....4-61

12. BCW On/Off button ...............................5-55

13. LKA On/Off button.................................5-65

14. Steering wheel.......................................4-50

15. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever..4-51

16. Inner fuse panel.....................................7-52

17. Brake pedal............................................5-21

18. Parking brake pedal...............................5-23

19. Hood release lever.................................4-37

20. Seat..........................................................3-4

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

Your vehicle at a glance

1. Light control/Turn signals ..................4-100

2, Driver’s front air bag............................3-60

3. Horn.....................................................4-53

4. Instrument cluster................................4-60

5.Wiper and washer control lever.........4-108

6. Ignition switch........................................5-6

Engine start/stop button ........................5-9

7. Cruise control ......................................5-48

8. Passenger’s front air bag ....................3-60

9. Hazard warning flasher .........................6-2

10. Manual climate control system........4-117

Automatic climate control system....4-127

11. Shift lever A/T....................................5-13

12. Heated steering wheel button ...........4-52

13. Drive mode button.............................5-52

14. Seat warmer....................................4-147

15. Center console storage box ............4-144

16. Power outlet.....................................4-148

17. USB charger....................................4-149

18. Glove box ........................................4-144

❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

■■

THETA 2.4L - GDI

1. Engine coolant reser voir...................7-20

2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-18

3. Brake fluid reservoir..........................7-23

4. Air cleaner .........................................7-26

5. Fuse box...........................................7-52

6. Negative battery ter minal ..................7-34

7. Positive battery terminal ...................7-34

8. Engine oil dipstick.............................7-18

9. Radiator cap .....................................7-20

10.Windshield washer fluid reservoir....7-24

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Safety features of your vehicle

Important safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Always wear your seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Restrain all children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Air bag hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Driver distraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Control your speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

• Keep your vehicle in safe condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

• Driver’s seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

• Front passenger’s seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

• Rear seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

• Front seat adjustment - manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

• Front seat adjustment - power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

• Driver position memory system (for power seat). . . 3-11

• Headrest (for front seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

• Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

• Pre-tensioner seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

• Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

• Children always in the rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

• Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . . 3-35

• Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . . 3-38

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

• How does the air bag system operate? . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

• Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60

• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71

• Adding equipment to or modifying your

air bag-equipped vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72

• Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72

Safety features of your vehicle

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual.The safety precautions in this section are among the most important.

Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of accidents. Air bags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with air bags, ALWAYS make sure you and your passengers wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.

Restrain all children

All children under age 13 should ride in your vehicle properly restrained in a rear seat, not the front seat.Inf ants and small children should be restrained in an appropriate child restraint. Larger children should use a booster seat with the lap/shoulder belt until they can use the seat belt properly without a booster seat.

Air bag hazards

While air bags can save lives, they can also cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or who are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and shorter adults are at the greatest risk of being injured by an inflating air bag. Follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Driver distraction

Driver distraction presents a serious and potentially deadly danger, especially for inexperienced drivers. Safety should be the first concern when behind the wheel and drivers need to be aware of the wide array of potential distractions, such as drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating, personal grooming, other passengers, and using cellular phones.

Drivers can become distracted when they take their eyes and attention off the road or their hands off the wheel to focus on activities other than driving.To reduce your risk of distraction or getting into an accident:

• ALWAYS set up your mobile devices (i.e., MP3 pla yers, phones, navigation units, etc.) when your vehicle is parked or safely stopped.

Safety features of your vehicle

• ONLY use your mobile device when allowed by laws and when conditions permit safe use.NEVER text or email while driving. Most countries have laws prohibiting drivers from texting. Some countries and cities also prohibit drivers from using handheld phones.

• NEVER let the use of a mobile device distract you from driving. You have a responsibility to your passengers and others on the road to always drive safely, with your hands on the wheel as well as your eyes and attention on the road.

Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep your vehicle in safe condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

Safety features of your vehicle

SEAT

Driver’s seat

(1) Seat adjustment, forward /

backward Seatback recliner

(2)

Seat adjustment, height

(3) (4) Lumbar support

Driver position memory system

(5) (6) Headrest

Front passenger’s seat

(7) Seat adjustment, forward /

backward Seatback recliner

(8) (9) Seat cushion height (10) Headrest

Rear seat

(11) Armrest and Cup holder (12) Headrest (13) Seat-back release/folding lever

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WARNING - Loose

objects

Do not place anything in the driver's foot well or under the front seats. Loose objects in the driver's foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals.

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

Do not press the release lever on a manual seatback without holding and controlling the seatback. The seatback will spring upright possibly impacting you or other passengers.

W ARNING - Driver respon-

sibility for passengers

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The driver must advise the passengers to keep the seatback in an upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion. If a seat is reclined during an accident, the restraint system's ability to restrain will be greatly impaired.

WARNING - Seat cushion

Occupants should never sit on aftermarket seat cushions or sitting cushions. The passenger's hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an accident or a sudden stop.

WARNING - Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of your vehicle.

• Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of the seatback. Storing items against the seatback could result in serious or fatal injury in a sudden stop or collision.

• Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining comfortable control of the your vehicle. A distance of at least 25 cm (10 in.) from your chest to the steering wheel is recommended. Failure to do so can result in air bag inflation injuries to the driver.

W ARNING - Rear seatbacks

Always lock the rear seatback before driving. Failure to do so could result in passengers or objects being thrown forward injuring vehicle occupants.

Safety features of your vehicle

WARNING - Luggage and

Cargo

Do not stack, pile or stack luggage or cargo higher than the seatback in the cargo area.In an accident the cargo could strike and injure a passenger. If objects are large, heavy or must be piled, they must be secured in the cargo area.

WARNING - Unexpected

Seat Movement

After adjusting a manual seat, always check that it is loc ked b y shifting your weight to the front and back. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

WARNING - Seat

adjustment

• Do not adjust the seat while wearing seat belts. Moving the seat forward will cause strong pressure on the abdomen.

• Do not place your hand near the seat bottom or seat track while adjusting the seat. Your hand could get caught in the seat mechanism.

WARNING - Small

Objects

Use extreme caution when picking up small objects trapped under the seats or between the seat and the center console. Your hands might be cut or injured by the sharp edges of the seats mechanism.

CAUTION - Precautions

with seat covers

Use caution when working on the seat cover. A short circuit or disconnection may occur ,which could lead to noise, damage the ventilation system, and possible fire.

WARNING - Seat shor t

circuit risk

Be aware of wires or air vents when placing a seat cover or covering the seat with plastic cover. A short circuit may occur, which could lead to fire .

Safety features of your vehicle

Feature of Seat Leather

• Leather is made from the outer skin of an animal, which goes through a special process to be available for use. Since it is a natural substance, each part differs in thickness or density.

Wrinkles may appear as a natural result of stretching and shrinking depending on the temperature and humidity.

• The seat cover is made of stretchable material to improve comfort of passengers.

• The parts contacting the body are curved and the side supporting area is high which provides driving comfort and stability.

• Wrinkles may appear naturally from usage and is normal.

CAUTION

• Belts with metallic accessories, zippers or keys inside your back pants pocket may damage the seat fabric.

• Make sure not to wet the seat. It may change the nature of natural leather.

• Jeans or clothes which contain bleach may contaminate the surface of the seat covering fabric and cause damage or discoloration.

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NOTICE

Wrinkles or abrasions which appear naturally from usage are not covered by warranty.

Front seat adjustment - manual

Forward and backward

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T o mo ve the seat f orward or backward:

1.Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it.

2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.

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 lever. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.

Safety features of your vehicle

Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback recline lever.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to lock.)

Seat height

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To change the height of the seat, move the lever upwards or downwards.

• T o lo wer the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.

• To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times.

Front seat adjustment - power (if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the outside of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so you can easily control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel.

WARNING - Unattended

children

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.Children might operate features of the vehicle that could injure them.

Safety features of your vehicle

CAUTION - Power seat

adjustments

The power seating controls function by electric motor.

Excessive operation may cause damage to the electrical equipment.

CAUTION - Power Seating

Do not operate two or more power seat control switches at the same time. Doing so may damage the power seat motor or electrical components.

When in operation, the power seatconsumes a large amount of electrical power. To prevent unnecessary system drain, don’t adjust the power seat longer than necessary while the engine is not running.

Forward and backward

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Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seat to the desired position. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Seatback angle

Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seatback to the desired angle. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Safety features of your vehicle

Seat height

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Pull the front portion of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the front part of the seat cushion. Pull the rear por tion of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the seat cushion. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Lumbar support

The lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the lumbar support switch on the side of the seat.

1.Press the front portion of the

switch (1) to increase support, or the rear portion of the switch (2), to decrease support.

2. Release the switch once it reach-

es the desired position.

3. Press the upper portion (3) of the switch to move the support position up, or press the lower portion (4) of the switch, to move the support position down.

4. Release the switch once it reaches the desired position.

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Driver position memory system (for power seat)

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A driver position memory system is provided to store and recall the driver seat and outside rearview mirror position with a simple button operation. By saving the desired position into the system memory, different drivers can reposition the driver seat based upon their driving preference. If the battery is disconnected, the desired seat position memory will need to be re-saved.

WARNING - Driver

Position Memory System

Never attempt to operate the driver position memory system while the vehicle is moving.

This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing death or serious injury.

Storing positions into memory using the buttons on the door

Storing driver’s seat positions

1. Shift the shift lever into P (for Automatic transmission) while the engine start/stop button is ON or ignition switch ON.

2. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rearview mirror comfortable for the driver.

3. Press SET button on the control panel.The system will beep once.

4. Press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button.The system will beep twice when memory has been successfully stored.

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When recalling an adjustment memory button while sitting in the vehicle, you can be surprised by the setting chosen if the memory has been adjusted by someone else. If that occurs, immediately push the seat position control knob in the direction of the desired position to stop further undesired movement.

Recalling positions from memory

1. Shift the shift lever into P (for Automatic transmission) while the engine start/stop button is ON or ignition switch ON.

2.T o recall the position in the memory, press the desired memory button (1 or 2). The system will beep once, then the driver’s seat will automatically adjust to the stored position.

Adjusting the control switch for the driver’s seat while the system is recalling the stored position will cause the movement to stop and move in the direction that the control switch is moved.

Driver position memory system reset

If the Driver position memory system reset fails to work, initialize the system as follows.

How to initialize:

1. Stop the car and open the driver’s door with the Engine start/stop button in ON and the automatic shift lever in P (parking) position.

2. Pull the driver’ s seat forward as far as possible and have the seatback upright as much as possible using driver’s seat forward adjustment and seatback angle (recline) movement switches.

3. Push SET button and seat foreward movement s witch button f or 2 seconds simultaneously.

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CAUTION

• If alarm sounds and driver seat adjustment stops while initialization is in process, restart initialization.

• Make sure that there are no obstacles around the driver seat before proceeding with initialization.

• After initialization is completed, adjust the seats so they conform to your ideal driving position and save the customized seat settings.

Initialization in the process :

1. Initialization begins as the alarm sounds.

2. The seat and seatback will automatically move backwards. The alarm sound will continue while the system is in operation.

3. Initialization will be all set after the seat and seatback move to the center with alarm sound being raised. If, however, any of the following occur, the initialization process will come to a stop and the alarm sound will stop as well.

- When pushing driving position memory system button

- When pushing driver’s seat height adjustment switch

- When relocating the shift lever from P position to other positions

- When the driving speed exceeds 3 km/h (2 mph)

- When the driver’s door is closed

Easy access function (if equipped)

The system will move the driver's seat automatically as follows:

• Without smart key system

- It will move the driver’s seat rearward when the ignition key is removed and front driver`s door is opened.

- It will move the driver’s seat forward when the ignition key is inserted.

• With smart key system

- It will move the driver’s seat rearward when the engine start/stop button is changed to the OFF position and front driver`s door is opened.

- It will move the driver’s seat forward when the engine start/stop button is changed to the ACC or START position.

- It will move the driver's seat forward when you get in your v ehicle with the smart key after closing the driver's door.

You can activate or deactivate this feature. Refer to "User settings" in chapter 4.

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Headrest (for front seat)

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The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with a headrest for the occupant's safety and comf ort.

The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and front passenger , but also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a rear collision.

For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most people's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes.

Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.

WARNING - Headrest

removal/adjustment

• Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in a crash.

• Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is in motion. Driver may lose control of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Excessive pulling or pushing may damage the headrest.

Adjusting the height up and down

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To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (3).

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NOTICE

If you recline the seatback towards the front with the headrest and seat cushion raised, the headrest may come in contact with the sunvisor or other parts of the vehicle.

Removal and reinstallation

■ Type A

■ Type B

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To remove the headrest:

1. Recline the seatback (2) with the recline lever or switch (1).

2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.

3. Press the headrest release button (3) while pulling the headrest up (4).

WARNING - Headrest

Removal

NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seat with the headrest removed or reversed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in a crash.

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■ Type A

■ Type B

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To reinstall the headrest :

1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release button (1) or switch(1).

2. Recline the seatback (4) with the recline lever or switch (3).

3. Adjust the headrest to the appropriate height.

WARNING - Headrest

Reinstallation

To reduce the risk of injury to the head or neck, always make sure the headrest is locked into position and adjusted properly after reinstalling.

Seatback pocket

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The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front passenger’ s and driver’s seatbacks.

WARNING - Seatback

pockets

Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the seatback pockets. In an accident they could come loose from the pocket and injure vehicle occupants.

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Rear seat adjustment

Headrest

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The rear seat is equipped with headrests in all the seating positions for the occupant's safety and comfort.

The headrest not only provides comfort for passengers, but also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a collision.

For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most people's heads is similar with the height as the top of their eyes.

Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.

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Adjusting the height up and down (if equipped)

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (3).

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Removal and reinstallation (if equipped)

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling the headrest upward (2).

To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest poles (3) into the holes while pressing the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate height and ensure that it locks in position.

Armrest

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To use the armrest, pull it forward from the seatback.

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle.

WARNING - Folded

Seatback

The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer objects that could not otherwise be accommodated.

• Never allow a passenger to sit on top of the folded down seatback while the car is moving. This is not a proper seating position since the seat has important crash protection features and seat belts are not available in this seat configuration.

• To reduce the risk of injury caused by sliding cargo within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seats.

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To fold down the rear seatback:

1. Make sure the rear seat belt webbing is in the guide to prevent the seat belt from being damaged.

2.Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.

3. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position.

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WARNING - Objects

Objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks. This could allow cargo to slide forwar d and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.

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4.Pull out the seatback locking knob(1) in the trunk, then fold the seat toward the front of the vehicle .

5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback backward. Pull the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place.

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6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position.

CAUTION

Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.

WARNING

Unless the driver's position is properly set according to the driver's physical figure, do not fold the rear seat. It may increase body injuries in a sudden stop or collision.

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

When you return the seatback to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly. If the seatback is returned without holding it, the back of the seat could spring forward, resulting in injury caused by being struck by the seatback.

WARNING - Rear

Seatback

To ensure maximum protection in the event of an accident or sudden stop,when returning the rear seat to the upright position:

• Be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle.

• Do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckle to become pinched or caught in the rear seat.

• Ensure the seatback is completely locked into its upright position by pushing on the top of the seatback.

Failure to adhere to any of these instructions could result in serious injury or death in the event of a crash.

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CAUTION - Damaging

rear seat belt buckles

When you fold the rear seatback, insert the buckle between the rear seatback and cushion. Doing so can prevent the buckle from being damaged by the rear seatback.

CAUTION

Rear seat belts

When returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position, remember to return the rear shoulder belts to their proper position.

WARNING - Cargo

Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from being thrown about the vehicle in a collision and causing injury to the vehicle occupants. Do not place objects in the rear seats, since they cannot be properly secured and may hit the front seat occupants in a collision.

WARNING - Cargo loading

Make sure the engine is off, the automatic transmission is in P (Park) and the parking brake is securely applied whenever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move if the shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.

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SEAT BELTS

Seat belt restraint system

• For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the vehicle is moving. A properly positioned shoulder belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder across your collarbone.

• Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. See child restraint system section for further discussion.

WARNING - Twisted seat

belt

Make sure your seat belt is not twisted when worn. A twisted seat belt may not properly protect you in an accident and could even cut into your body.

WARNING - Shoulder Belt

• Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. An improperly positioned shoulder belt cannot protect the occupant in a crash.

• Always wear both the shoulder portion and lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING - Damaged

seat belt

Replace the entire seat belt assembly if any part of the webbing or hardware is damaged as you can no longer be sure that a damaged seat belt will provide protection in a crash.

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable;wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided.

Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed.

A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer.

Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged.

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• No modifications or additions should be made by the user which would either prevent the seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.

• When you fasten the seat belt, be careful not to latch the seat belt in buckles of another seat. It's very dangerous and you may not be protected by the seat belt properly.

• Do not unfasten the seat belt and do not fasten and unfasten the seat belt repeatedly while driving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing death, serious injury, or property damage.

• When fastening the seat belt, make sure that the seat belt does not pass over objects that are hard or can break easily.

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WARNING - Seat belt

buckle

Do not allow foreign material (liquids, gum,crumbs, coins, etc.) to obstruct the seat belt buckle. This may prevent the seat belt from fastening securely.

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Driver's seat belt warning

As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt warning light will illuminate and warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON if the seat belt is unfastened.

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If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 9 km/h (6 mph), the warning light will stay illuminated until you drive under 6 km/h (4 mph). (if equipped)

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 20 km/h (12 mph) the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light will blink. (if equipped)

If you unfasten the seat belt while driving under 20 km/h (12 mph), the seat belt warning light will illuminate until the seat belt is fastened.

If you unfasten the seat belt while driving over 20 km/h (12 mph), the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light will blink.

If you unfasten the seat belt while driving in case of under 20 km/h (12 mph) the seat belt warning light will illuminate until the seat belt is fastened.

If you unfasten the seat belt while driving over 20 km/h (12 mph), the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light will blink.

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Front passenger's seat belt warning

As a reminder to the front passenger, the front passenger’s seat belt warning lights will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON regardless of belt fastening.

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 9 km/h (6 mph), the warning light the warning light will stay illuminated.

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Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system with emergency locking retractor

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To fasten your seat belt:

To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into the buckle (2). There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle.

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The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt portion is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around. If there is a sudden stop or impact, however, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly.

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NOTICE

If you are not able to pull out the seat belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt out and release it. Then you will be able to pull the belt out smoothly.

Front seat

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Height adjustment

You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4 positions for maximum comf ort and safety.

The height of the adjusting seat belt should not be too close to your neck. The shoulder portion should be adjusted so that it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder near the door and not your neck.

To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster into an appropriate position.

To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1). To lower it, push it down (3) while pressing the height adjuster button (2).

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Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make sure that it has locked into position.

Improperly positioned seat belts can cause serious injuries in an accident.

WARNING - Shoulder belt

positioning

Never position the shoulder belt across your neck or face.

WARNING - Seat belt

replacement

Replace your seat belts after being in an accident. Failure to replace seat belts after an accident could leave you with damaged seat belts that will not provide protection in the event of another collision.

Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor

To fasten your seat belt:

Combination retractor type seat belts are installed in the rear seat positions to help accommodate the installation of child restraint systems. Although a combination retractor is also installed in the front passenger seat position, it is strongly recommended that children always be seated in the rear seat. NEVER place any infant restraint system in the front seat of the vehicle.

This type of seat belt combines the features of both an emergency locking retractor seat belt and an automatic locking retractor seat belt. To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. When not securing a child restraint, the seat belt operates in the same way as the driver's seat belt (Emergency Locking Retractor Type).

It automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt portion of the seat belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips.

When the seat belt is fully extended from the retractor to allow the installation of a child restraint system, the seat belt operation changes to allow the belt to retract, but not to extend (Automatic Locking Retractor Type). Refer to “Using a child restraint system” in this section.

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NOTICE

Although the combination retractor provides the same level of protection for seated passengers in either emergency or automatic locking modes, have the seated passengers use the emergency locking feature for improved convenience. The automatic locking function is intended to facilitate child restraint installation. To convert from the automatic locking feature to the emergency locking operation mode, allow the unbuckled seat belt to fully retract.

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CAUTION

Do NOT fold down the left portion of the rear seat back when the rear center seat belt is buckled. ALWAYS UNBUCKLE the rear center seat belt before folding down the left portion of the rear seat back. If the rear center seat belt is buckled when the left portion of the rear seat back is folded down, distortion and damage to the top portion of the seat back and seat belt garnish may result, causing the seat back to lock into the folded down position.

The seat belt should be locked into the buckle on each seat cushion to be properly fastened.

➀ : Rear right seat belt fastening

buckle

➁ : Rear center seat belt fastening

buckle

➂ : Rear left seat belt fastening buckle

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When using the rear center seat belt, the buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be used.

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WARNING

Prior to fastening the rear seat belts, ensure the latch matches the seat belt buckles. Forcefully fastening the left or right seat belt to the center buckle can result in an improper fastening scenario that will not protect you and/or your passengers in an accident.

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To release the seat belt:

The seat belt is released by pressing the release button (1) on the locking buckle. When it is released, the belt should automatically draw back into the retractor.

If this does not happen, check the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then try again.

Pre-tensioner seat belt

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Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts (retractor pretensioner and EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)). The pre-tensioner seat belts may be activated, when a frontal collision is severe enough, together with the air bags.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor may lock into position.In certain frontal collisions, the pre-tensioner will activate and pull the seat belt into tighter contact against the occupant's body.

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(1) Retractor Pretensioner

The purpose of the retractor pretensioner is to make sure that the shoulder belts fit in tightly against the occupant's upper body in certain frontal collisions.

(2) EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)

The purpose of the EFD is to make sure that the pelvis belts fit in tightly against the occupant's lower body in certain frontal collisions.

If the system senses excessive tension on the driver or passenger's seat belt when the pre-tensioner system activates, the load limiter inside the retractor pre-tensioner will release some of the pressure on the affected seat belt.

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NOTICE

When the pre-tensioner seat belts are activated, a loud noise may be heard and fine dust, which may appear to be smoke, may be visible in the passenger compartment. These are normal operating conditions and are not hazardous.

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The seat belt pre-tensioner system consists mainly of the following components.Their locations are shown in the illustration:

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(1) SRS air bag warning light (2) Front retractor pre-tensioner

assembly (3) SRS control module (4) Emergency fastening device

(EFD)

WARNING - Skin Irritation

Wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly after an accident in which the pre-tensioner seat belts were activated. The fine dust from the pre-tensioner activation may cause skin irritation and should not be breathed for prolonged periods.

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NOTICE

• Both the driver's and front passenger's seat belt pre-tensioner system may be activated not only in certain frontal collision, but also in certain side collisions or rollovers, if the vehicle is equipped with a side or curtain air bag.

• Because the sensor that activates the SRS air bag is connected with the pre-tensioner seat belt, the SRS air bag warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the ON position, and then it should turn off.

If the pre-tensioner seat belt system is not working properly, this warning light will illuminate even if there is not a malfunction with the SRS air bag. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON, or if it remains illuminated after illuminating for approximately 6 seconds, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, have an authorized Kia dealer inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt and SRS air bag system as soon as possible.

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NOTICE

Do not attempt to service or repair the pre-tensioner seat belt system in any manner. Do not attempt to inspect or replace the pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. This must be done by an authorized Kia dealer.

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WARNING - Hot preten-

sioner

Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies for several minutes after they have been activated. When the pre-tensioner seat belt mechanism fires during a collision the pretensioner becomes hot and can burn you.

Pre-tensioners are designed to operate only one time. After activation, pre-tensioner seat belts must be replaced. If the pre-tensioner must be replaced, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

Seat belt precautions

Infant or small child

You should be aware of the specific requirements in your country. Child and/or infant seats must be properly placed and installed in the rear seat. For more information about the use of these restraints, refer to “Child restraint system” in this section.

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Small children are best protected from injury in an accident when properly restrained in the rear seat by a child restraint system that meets the requirements of the Safety Standards of your country. Before buying any child restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets Safety Standards of your country. The restraint must be appropriate for your child's height and weight. Check the label on the child restraint for this information. Refer to “Child restraint system” in this section.

Larger children

Children who are too large for child restraint systems should always occupy the rear seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. The lap portion should be fastened and snugged on the hips as low as possible. Check periodically to insure that the belt fits.A child's squirming could put the belt out of position. Children are given the most safety in the e v ent of an accident when they are restrained by a proper restraint system in the rear seat. If a larger child (over age 13) must be seated in the front seat, the child should be securely restrained by the available lap/shoulder belt and the seat should be placed in the rearmost position. Children age 13 and under should be restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER place a child age 13 and under in the front seat.NEVER place a rear facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle.

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If the shoulder belt portion slightly touches the child’s neck or face, try placing the child closer to the center of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still touches their face or neck the y need to be returned to a child restraint system.

WARNING - Small children

Do not allow small children to ride in the vehicle without an appropriate child restraint system. If the shoulder belt comes in contact with your child's neck or face your child is too small to ride in the vehicle. In a crash the seat belt will inflict injury to your child's neck, throat and face.

Restraint of pregnant women

Pregnant women should wear lap/shoulder belt assemblies whenever possible according to specific recommendations by their doctors. The lap portion of the belt should be worn AS SECURELY AND LOW AS POSSIBLE.

WARNING - Pregnant

women

Pregnant women must never place the lap portion of the seat belt above or on the abdomen where the fetus is located. The force of the seat belt during a collision will crush the fetus.

Injured person

A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. When this is necessary, you should consult a physician for recommendations.

One person per belt

Two people (including children) should never attempt to use a single seat belt. This could increase the severity of injuries in case of an accident.

WARNING - Lying down

Do not allow passengers to lie down while the vehicle is operating. The seat belt cannot provide appropriate protection to lying occupants and they have a risk of serious injury in the event of a collision.

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Care of seat belts

Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.

WARNING - Pinched seat

belt

Make sure that the webbing and/or buckle does not get caught or pinched in the rear seat when returning the rear seatback to its upright position. A caught or pinched webbing/ buckle may become damaged and could fail during a collision or sudden stop.

WARNING

Seatbelts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather. They could burn infants and children.

Periodic inspection

All seat belts should be inspected periodically for wear or damage of any kind. Any damaged parts should be replaced as soon as possible.

Keep belts clean and dry

Seat belts should be kept clean and dry .If belts become dirty, the y can be cleaned by using a mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abrasives should not be used because they may damage and weaken the fabr ic.

When to replace seat belts

The entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has been involved in an accident.This should be done even if no damage is visible. Additional questions concerning seat belt operation should be directed to an authorized Kia dealer.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS)

Children Always in the Rear

WARNING - Restraint

Location

Never install a child or infant seat on the front passenger's seat. A child riding in the front passenger seat can be forcefully struck by an inflating airbag and seriously injured.

WARNING - Hot Child

Restraint

A child restraint system can become very hot if it is left in a closed vehicle on a sunny day. Be sure to check the seat cover, buckles and latches before placing a child in the restraint system.

Children under age 13 must always ride in the rear seats and must always be properly restrained to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the front seat. Even with air bags, children can be seriously injured or killed. Children too large for a child restraint must use the seat belts provided.

Most countries have child restraint laws which require children to travel in approved child restraint devices. The laws governing the age or height/weight restrictions at which seat belts can be used instead of child restraints differs among countries, so you should be aware of the specific requirements in your country, and where you are travelling.

Child restraint systems must be properly placed and installed in the rear seat. You must use a commercially available child restraint system that meets the requirements of the Safety Standards of your country.

Child restraint systems are generally designed to be secured in a vehicle seat by lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt, or by a LATCH system in the rear seats of the vehicle.

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Child restraint system (CRS)

Infants and younger children must be restrained in an appropriate rear-facing or forward-facing CRS that has first been properly secured to the rear seat of the vehicle. Read and comply with the instructions for installation and use provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint.

WARNING

Child Restraint Installation

An improperly secured child restraint can increase the risk of serious injury or death in an accident. Always take the following precautions when using a child restraint system:

• Always follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

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• Always properly restrain your child in the child restraint.

• If the vehicle head restraint prevents proper installation of a child seat (as described in the child restraint system manual), the head restraint of the respective seating position shall be readjusted or entirely removed.

• Do not use an infant carrier or a child safety seat that "hooks" over a seatback, it may not provide adequate protection in an accident.

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NOTICE

After an accident, have a Kia dealer check the child restraint system, seat belts, tether anchors and lower anchors.

Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)

When selecting a CRS for your child, always:

• Make sure the CRS has a label certifying that it meets applicable Safety Standards of your country.

• Select a child restraint based on your child’s height and weight.The required label or the instructions for use typically provide this information.

• Select a child restraint that fits the vehicle seating position where it will be used.

• Read and comply with the warnings and instructions for installation and use provided instructions with the child restraint system.

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WARNING - Holding

Children

Never hold a child in your arms or lap when riding in a vehicle. The violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms and throw the child against the car’s interior. Always use a child restraint system which is appropriate for your child's height and weight.

WARNING - Unattended

Children

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle.The car can heat up very quickly, resulting in injuries to the child in the vehicle.

WARNING - Seat Belt Use

Do not use one seat belt for two occupants at the same time. This will eliminate any safety benefit provided by the seat belt to the occupants.

Child restraint system types

There are three main types of child restraint systems: rear-facing seats, forward-facing seats, and booster seats. They are classified according to the child’s age, height and weight.

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Rear-facing child seats

A rear-facing child seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the child. The harness system holds the child in place, and in an accident, acts to keep the child positioned in the seat and reduces the stress to the neck and spinal cord.

All children under age one must always ride in a rear-facing infant child restraint.

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Convertible and 3-in-1 child seats typically have higher height and weight limits for the rear-facing position, allowing you to keep your child rear-facing for a longer period of time.

Continue to use a rear-facing child seat for as long as your child will fit within the height and weight limits allowed by the child seat manuf acturer. It’s the best way to keep them safe. Once your child has outgrown the rear-facing child restraint, your child is ready for a forward-facing child restraint with a harness.

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Forward-facing child restraints

A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child’s body with a harness. Keep children in a forwardfacing child seat with a harness until they reach the top height or weight limit allowed by your child restraint’s manufacturer.

Once your child outgrows the forward-facing child restraint, your child is ready for a booster seat.

Booster seats

A booster seat is a restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s seat belt system. A booster seat positions the seat belt so that it fits properly over the lap of your child.

Keep your child in a booster seat until they are big enough to sit in the seat without a booster and still have the seat belt fit properly. For a seat belt to fit properly, the lap belt must lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest and not across the neck or face. Children under age 13 must always ride in the rear seats and must always be properly restrained to minimize the risk of injury.

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Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)

After selecting a proper child seat for your child, check to make sure it fits properly in your vehicle. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when installing the child seat. Note these general steps when installing the seat to your vehicle:

• Properly secure the child restraint to the vehicle. All child restraints must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH system.

• Make sure the child restraint is firmly secured. After installing a child restraint to the vehicle, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is securely attached to the seat. A child restraint secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, some side-toside movement can be expected.

• Secure the child in the child restraint. Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child restraint according to the manufacturer instructions.

Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) System

The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving and in an accident. This system is designed to make installation of the child restraint easier and reduce the possibility of improperly installing your child restraint. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint. The LATCH system eliminates the need to use seat belts to secure the child restraint to the rear seats.

Lower anchors are metal bars built into the vehicle.There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments.

To use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you must have a child restraint with LATCH attachments.

The child seat manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child seat with its attachments for the LATCH lower anchors.

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LATCH anchors have been provided in the left and right outboard rear seating positions.Their locations are shown in the illustration. There are no LATCH anchors provided for the center rear seating position.

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WARNING - LATCH Lower

Anchors

Never attempt to attach a LATCH equipped seat in the center seating position. LATCH lower anchors are only to be used in the left and right rear outboard seating positions.Y ou ma y damage the anchors or the anchors may fail and break in a collision.

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The lower anchor position indicator symbols are located on the left and right rear seat backs to identify the position of the lower anchors in your vehicle (see arrows in illustration).

The LATCH anchors are located between the seatback and the seat cushion of the rear seat left and right outboard seating positions.

❈ (1) : Lower Anchor position indicator

(2) : Lower Anchor

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Securing a child restraint with the LATCH anchors system

To install a LATCH-compatible child restraint in either of the rear outboard seating positions:

1. Move the seat belt buckle away from the lower anchors.

2. Move any other objects away from the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child restraint and the lower anchors.

3. Place the child restraint on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.

4. Follow the child restraint instructions for properly adjusting and tightening the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when using the LATCH system:

• Read and follow all installation instructions provided with your child restraint system.

• To prevent the child from reaching and taking hold of the unused seat belts, buckle all unused rear seat belts before the child is placed into the vehicle. Lock each un used seatbelt following the instructions in the “Automatic locking mode” subsection, and place the webbing behind the child seat or against an unused seatback. Children can be strangled if a shoulder belt becomes wrapped around their neck and the seat belt tightens.

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• NEVER attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. This could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or break.

• Always have the LATCH system inspected by your authorized Kia dealer after an accident. An accident can damage the LATCH system and may not properly secure the child restraint.

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First secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors or the seat belt. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether strap be attached, attach and tighten the top tether strap to the top tether strap anchor.

Child restraint hook holders are located on the shelf behind the rear seats.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when installing the tether strap:

• Read and follow all installation instructions provided with your child restraint system.

• NEVER attach more than one child restraint to a single tether anchor. This could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or break.

• Do not attach the tether strap to anything other than the correct tether anchor. It may not work properly if attached to something else.

• Do not use the tether anchors for adult seat belts or harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

• Always fasten the seatbelts behind the child restraint seat when they are not used to secure the child seat. Failure to do so may result in child strangulation.

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To install the tether anchor:

1. Route the child restraint tether strap over the child restraint seatback. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, or route the tether strap over the top of the vehicle seatback. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to firmly secure the child restraint to the seat.

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3. Check that the child restraint is securely attached to the seat by pushing and pulling the seat forward and from side-to-side.

Securing a child restraint with a lap belt or lap/shoulder belt

When not using the LATCH system, all child restraints must be secured to a vehicle rear seat with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.

To install a child restraint system on the rear seats, do the following:

1.Place the child restraint system on a rear seat and route the lap/ shoulder belt around or through the child restraint, following the restraint manufacturer’s instr uctions.

Be sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted.

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Automatic locking mode

Since all passenger seat belts move freely under normal conditions and only lock under extreme or emergency conditions (emergency locking mode), you must manually pull the seat belt all the way out to shift the retractor to the “Automatic Locking” mode to secure a child restraint.

The “Automatic Locking” mode will help prevent the normal movement of the child in the vehicle from causing the seat belt to loosen and compromise the child restraint system.To secure a child restraint system, use the following procedure.

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2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into the buckle. Listen for the distinct "click" sound.

Position the release button so that it is easy to access in case of an emergency.

3. Pull the shoulder portion of the seat belt all the way out.When the shoulder portion of the seat belt is fully extended, it will shift the retractor to the "Automatic Locking" (child restraint) mode.

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4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of the seat belt to retract and listen for an audible "clic king" or "ratcheting" sound. This indicates that the retractor is in the "Automatic Locking" mode.If no distinct sound is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4.

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5. Remove as much slack from the belt as possible by pushing down on the child restraint system while feeding the shoulder belt back into the retractor.

6. Push and pull on the child restraint system to confirm that the seat belt is holding it firmly in place. If it is not, release the seat belt and repeat steps 2 through 6.

7. Double check that the retractor is in the "Automatic Locking" mode by attempting to pull more of the seat belt out of the retractor.If you cannot, the retractor is in the "Automatic Locking" mode.

If your CRS manufacturer instructs or recommends you to use a tether anchor with the lap/shoulder belt, refer to the previous pages for more information.

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When the seat belt is allowed to retract to its fully stowed position, the retractor will automatically switch from the "Automatic Locking" mode to the emergency lock mode for normal adult usage.

WARNING - Auto lock

mode

Set the retractor to Automatic Lock mode when installing any child restraint system. If the retractor is not in the Automatic Locking mode, the child restraint can move when your vehicle turns or stops suddenly.

To remove the child restraint, press the release button on the buckle and then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the restraint and allow the seat belt to retract fully.

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AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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(1) Driver’s front air bag (2) Passenger’s front air bag (3) Side air bag (4) Curtain air bag

(5) Driver’s knee air bag

Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the safety belts provided in order to minimize the risk and severity of injury in the event of a collision or rollover.

The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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How does the air bag system operate?

• Air bags are activated (able to

inflate if necessary) only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or START position.

• The appropriate air bags inflate

instantly in the event of a serious frontal collision or side collision in order to help protect the occupants from serious physical injury.

• There is no single speed at which

the air bags will inflate. Generally, air bags are designed to

inflate based upon the severity of a collision and its direction. These two factors determine whether the sensors produce an electronic deployment/ inflation signal.

• Air bag deployment depends on a

number of factors including vehicle speed, angles of impact, and, the density and stiffness of the vehicles or objects which your vehicle hits in the collision. The determining factors are not limited to those mentioned above.

• The front air bags will completely inflate and deflate in an instant.

It is virtually impossible for you to see the air bags inflate during an accident.

It is much more likely that you will simply see the deflated air bags hanging out of their storage compartments after the collision.

• In addition to inflating in serious side collisions, side and/or curtain air bags will inflate if the sensing system detects a rollover.

• When a rollover is detected, side and/or curtain air bags will remain inflated longer to help provide protection from ejection, especially when used in conjunction with the seat belts.

• In order to help provide protection, the air bags must inflate rapidly. The speed of the air bag inflation is a consequence of extremely short time in which to inflate the air bag between the occupant and the vehicle structures before the occupant impacts those structures.This speed of inflation reduces the risk of serious or life-threatening injuries and is thus a necessary part of the air bag design.

However, air bag inflation can also cause injuries which can include facial abrasions, bruises and broken bones because the inflation speed also causes the air bags to expand with a great deal of force.

• There are even circumstances under which contact with the steering wheel or passenger air bag can cause fatal injuries, especially if the occupant is positioned excessively close to the steering wheel or passenger air bag.

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WARNING - Airbag infla-

tion

Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining comfortable control of your vehicle. A distance of at least 25 cm (10 in.) from your chest to the steering wheel is recommended. Failure to do so can result in airbag inflation injuries to the driver.

Noise and smoke

When inflated, the air bags make a loud noise and leave smoke and powder in the air inside the vehicle. This is normal and is a result of the ignition of the air bag inflator. After the air bag inflates, you may f eel substantial discomfort in breathing due to the contact of your chest with both the seat belt and the air bag, as well as from breathing the smoke and powder. Open your doors and/or

windows as soon as possible after impact in order to reduce discomfort and prevent prolonged exposure to the smoke and powder.

Though smoke and powder are nontoxic, it may cause irritation to the skin (eyes, nose and throat, etc). If this is the case, wash and rinse with cold water immediately and consult a doctor if the symptom persists.

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WARNING - Hot compo-

nents

Do not touch the air bag storage area's internal components immediately after airbag inflation.The air bag related parts in the steering wheel, instrument panel and the roof rails above the front and rear doors are very hot. Hot components can result in burn injuries.

WARNING

Do not install or place any accessories near air bag deployment areas, such as the instrument panel, windows, pillars, and roof rails.

Such objects may become dangerous projectiles if the airbag inflates.

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Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger’s seat.

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Never place a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If the air bag deploys, it would impact the rear-facing child restraint, causing serious or fatal injury.

In addition, do not place front-facing child restraints in the front passenger’s seat. If the front passenger air bag inflates, it could cause serious or fatal injuries to the child.

WARNING - Air bag

Air bag warning light

deployment

When children are seated in the rear outboard seats of a vehicle equipped with side and/or curtain air bags, install the child restraint system as far away from the door side as possible. Inflation of the side and/or curtain air bags could impact the child.

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The purpose of air bag warning light in your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your air bag system, which could include your side and/or curtain air bags used for rollover protection.

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SRS components and functions

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The SRS consists of the following components:

1. Driver's front air bag module

2. Passenger's front air bag module

3. Side air bag modules

4. Curtain air bag modules

5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies

6. Air bag warning light

7. SRS control module (SRSCM)/Rollover sensor

8. Front impact sensors

9. Side impact sensors

10. PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator (Front passenger’s seat only)

11. Occupant detection system (Front passenger’s seat only)

12. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle sensor

13. Emergency fastening device (EFD)

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If the air bag warning light is illuminated for more than 6 seconds after the ignition is turned on, or of it illuminates during vehicle operation, an SRS component may not be functioning properly and you should have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

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If any of the following conditions occur, this indicates a malfunction in the air bag system. Have an authorized Kia dealer inspect the air bag system as soon as possible.

• The light does not turn on briefly when you turn the ignition ON.

• The light stays on after illuminating for approximately 6 seconds.

• The light comes on while the vehicle is in motion.

• The light blinks when the ignition switch is in ON position.

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The front air bag modules are located both in the center of the steering wheel and in the front passenger's panel above the glove box.When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently severe impact to the front of the vehicle, it will automatically deploy the front air bags.

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Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly into the pad covers will separate under pressure from the expansion of the air bags. Further opening of the covers then allows full inflation of the air bags.

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Driver’s front air bag (3)

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A fully inflated air bag, in combination with a properly worn seat belt, slows the driver's or the passenger's forward motion, reducing the risk of head and chest injury.

After complete inflation, the air bag immediately starts deflating, enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility and the ability to steer or operate other controls.

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WARNING - Air bag

obstructions

Do not install or place any accessories on the steering wheel, instrument panel, or on the front passenger's panel above the glove box in a vehicle. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles if the air bag deploys.

WARNING - Flying objects

Do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles if the side airbag inflates.

• If an air bag deploys, there may be a loud noise followed b y a fine dust released in the vehicle.These conditions are normal and are not hazardous - the air bags are packed in this fine powder.The dust generated during air bag deployment may cause skin or eye irritation as well as aggravate asthma for some people. Always wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly with cold water and a mild soap after an accident in which the air bags were deployed.

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• The SRS can function only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate, or continuously remains on after illuminating for about 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or after the engine is started, comes on while driving, the SRS is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle immediately inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Before you replace a fuse or disconnect a battery terminal, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the ignition switch. Never remove or replace the air bag related fuse(s) when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Failure to heed this warning will cause the SRS air bag warning light to illuminate.

Occupant Detection System (ODS)

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Your vehicle is equipped with an occupant detection system in the front passenger's seat.

The occupant detection system is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated front passenger and determine if the passenger's front air bag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. Only the front passenger front air bag is controlled by the Occupant Detection System.

Do not put anything in front of the passenger air bag indicator.

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Main components of the occupant detection system

• A detection device located within the front passenger seat cushion.

• An electronic system which determines whether the passenger air bag systems should be activated or deactivated.

• An indicator light located on the instrument panel which illuminates the words PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicates the front passenger air bag system is deactivated.

• The instrument panel air bag warning light is interconnected with the occupant detection system.

If the front passenger seat is occupied by a person that the system determines to be of appropriate size, and he/she sits properly (sitting upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor), the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator will turn off and the front passenger's air bag will be able to inflate, if necessary, in frontal crashes.

You will find the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator on the center facia panel. This system detects the conditions 1~4 in the following table and activates or deactivates the front passenger air bag based on these conditions.

Always be sure that you and all v ehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly (sitting upright with the seat in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended, feet on the floor, and wearing the saf ety belt properly) for the most effective protection by the air bag and the safety belt.

• The ODS (Occupant Detection System) may not function properly if the passenger takes actions which can defeat the detection system. These include:

(1) Failing to sit in an upright position. (2) Leaning against the door or cen-

ter console.

(3) Sitting towards the sides or the

front of the seat.

(4) Putting legs on the dashboard or

resting them on other locations which reduce the passenger

weight on the front seat. (5) Improperly wearing the safety belt. (6) Reclining the seat back.

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection system

Indicator/Warning light Devices

Condition detected by the

occupant classification system

1. Adult*

2. Child restraint system with child under 12 months old

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3. Unoccupied On Off Deactivated

4. Malfunction in the system Off On Activated

*1The system judges a person of adult size as an adult.When a smaller adult sits in

the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.

Do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat.When a larger child who has

outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending upon his/her physique or sitting position.

Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG "OFF" indicator may turn on or off when a child above

12 months to 12 years old (with or without child restraint system) sits in the front passenger seat.This is a normal condition.

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AIR BAG OFF"

indicator light

SRS warning

light

Front passenger

Off Off Activated

On Off Deactivated

air bag

CAUTION

• Do not install a child restraint seat in the front passenger seat when the seat is heavily soaked with any type of liquid.

• Do not alter or remodel the ODS (Occupant Detection System).This may damage the system and prevent its proper function in a collision.

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NOTICE

• Do not use car seat cushions or covers that cover up the surface of the seat and aftermarket manufactured passenger seat heaters.

• After the passenger seat has been removed or installed for repair purposes, check for normal operation of the “PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”” and air bag warning lights with a person seated or not seated in the passenger seat.

• After conducting car interior cleaning using steam or detergent, the seat should be dried properly. Afterward, check for normal operation of the “PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”” and air bag warning lights.

• Any service related to the passenger seat and the ODS must be done at Kia service center.

WARNING - ODS system

Riding in an improper position or placing items on or under the passenger seat may interfere with the normal operation of the ODS (Occupant Detection System). It is important for the driver to instruct the passenger as to the proper seating instructions as contained in this manual. If the ODS is not operating normally and suppresses air bag deployment during a crash, an occupant can suffer severe personal injury or death.

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When the “PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”” symbol is illuminated, the passenger air bag system will not operate. The passenger air bag system will operate when necessary if the symbol is not illuminated.

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Do not modify or replace the front passenger seat. Don't place anything on or attach anything such as a blanket, front seat cover or after market seat heater to the front passenger seat. This can adversely affect the occupant detection system.

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WARNING

Riding in an improper position adversely affects the Occupant Detection System and may result in the deactivation of the front passenger airbag. It is important for the driver to instruct the passenger as to the proper seating instructions as contained in this manual.

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- Do not place a heavy load in the front passenger seatback pocket or on the front passenger seat.

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- Do not place feet on the front passenger seatback.

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- Never sit with hips shifted towards the front of the seat.

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- Never excessively recline the front passenger seatback.

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- Never place feet on the dashboard.

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- Do not use car seat accessories such as thick blankets and cushions which cover up the car seat surface.

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- Never lean on the door or cen-

ter console.

- Never sit on one side of the

front passenger seat.

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- Do not place electronic devices such as laptops, DVD player, or conductive materials such as water bottles on the passenger seat.

Do not use electronic devices such as laptops and satellite radios which use inverter chargers.

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WARNING

- Wet Passenger Seat

Do not spill liquid in the passenger seat. Spilled liquid on the passenger seat may cause the air bag warning light to illuminate or malfunction. If any liquid is spilled onto the front passenger seat, make sure the seat has been completely dried before allowing a passenger to use the seat. Liquid may interfere with the Occupant Detection System's (ODS) ability to suppress or activate airbags, potentially resulting in severe personal injuries or death.

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When an adult is seated in the front passenger seat, if the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator is on, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and ask the passenger to sit properly (sitting upright with the seat back in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor). Restart the engine and have the person remain in that position.This will allow the system to detect the person and to enable the passenger air bag.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator is still on, ask the passenger to move to the rear seat.

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WARNING - “AIR BAG

OFF” light

Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator is illuminated, because the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash. The driver must instruct the passenger to reposition himself in the seat. Failure to properly position yourself may lead to air bag deactivation resulting in air bag non-deployment in a collision. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator remains illuminated after the passenger repositions themselves properly and the car is restarted, it is recommended that passenger move to the rear seat because the passenger's front air bag will not deploy.

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The PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator illuminates for about 4 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is started. If the front passenger seat is occupied, the occupant detection sensor will then classify the front passenger after several more seconds and the illumination will turn off.

• Even though your vehicle is equipped with the occupant detection system, never install a child restraint system in the front passenger's seat. A deploying air bag can forcefully strike a child resulting in serious injuries or death. Any child age 12 and under should ride in the rear seat. Children too large for child restraints should use the available lap/shoulder belts. No matter what type of crash, children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear seat.

• If the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator is illuminated when the front passenger's seat is occupied by an adult and he/she sits properly (sitting upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor), have that person sit in the rear seat.

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Any child age 12 and under should ride in the rear seat. Children too large for child restraints should use the available lap/shoulder belts. No matter what type of crash, children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear seat.

If the occupant detection system is not working properly, the SRS air bag warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate because the passenger's front air bag is connected with the occupant detection system. If there is a malfunction of the occupant detection system, the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator will not illuminate and the passenger's front air bag will inflate in frontal impact crashes even if there is no occupant in the front passenger's seat.

Driver's and passenger's front air bag

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■ Driver’s knee air bag

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■ Passenger’s front air bag

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Your vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seating position.

The indication of the system's presence are the letters "AIR BAG" located on the air bag pad cover on the steering wheel and the passenger's side front panel pad above the glove box.

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The SRS consists of air bags installed under the pad covers in the center of the steering wheel and the passenger's side front panel above the glove box.

The purpose of the SRS is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with additional protection than that offered by the seat belt system alone in case of a frontal impact of sufficient severity. The SRS uses sensors to gather information about the driver's and front passenger's seat belt usage and impact severity.

The seat belt buckle sensors determine if the driver and front passenger's seat belts are fastened.

These sensors provide the ability to control the SRS deployment based on whether or not the seat belts are fastened, and how severe the impact is.

The advanced SRS offers the ability to control the air bag inflation with two levels. A first stage level is provided for moderate-severity impacts. A second stage level is provided for more severe impacts.

The passenger’s front air bag is designed to help reduce the injury of children sitting close to the instrument panel in low speed collisions. However, children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.

According to the impact severity and seat belt usage, the SRSCM (SRS Control Module) controls the air bag inflation. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

Additionally, your vehicle is equipped with an occupant detection system in the front passenger's seat.The occupant detection system detects the presence of a passenger in the front passenger's seat and will turn off the front passenger's air bag under certain conditions. For more detail, see "Occupant detection system" in this chapter.

Modification to the seat structure can cause the air bag to deploy at a different level than should be provided.

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Manufacturers are required by government regulations to provide a contact point concerning modifications to the vehicle for persons with disabilities, which modifications may affect the vehicle’s advanced air bag system.That contact is Kia's toll-free Customer Experience Department at 1-877-KIA-AUTO (1-877-542-

2886). However, Kia does not endorse nor will it support any changes to any part or structure of the vehicle that could affect the advanced air bag system, including the occupant detection system.

WARNING - Replacement /

modifications

The front passenger seat, dashboard or door should not be replaced except by an authorized Kia dealer using original Kia parts designed for this vehicle and model. Any other such replacement or modification could adversely affect the operation of the occupant detection system and your advanced air bags.

Advanced air bags are combined with pre-tensioner seat belts to help provide enhanced occupant protection in frontal crashes.Front air bags are not intended to deploy in collisions in which sufficient protection can be provided by the pre-tensioner seat belt.

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NOTICE

Air bags can only be used once – have an authorized Kia dealer replace the air bag immediately after deployment.

Front air bags are not intended to deploy in side-impact, rear-impact or rollover crashes. However, when frontal deployment threshold is satisfied at side-impact, front air bags may deploy.In addition, front air bags will not deploy in frontal crashes below the deployment threshold.

WARNING - SRS Wiring

Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS wiring or other components of the SRS system. Doing so could result in injury, due to accidental deployment of the air bags or by rendering the SRS inoperative.

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WARNING - No attaching

objects

No objects (such as crash pad cover, cellular phone holder, cup holder,perfume or stickers) should be placed over or near the air bag modules on the steering wheel, instrument panel, windshield glass,and the front passenger's panel above the glove box. Such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the air bags to deploy. Do not place any objects over the air bag or between the air bag and yourself.

Side air bag

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❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ

from the illustration.

Your vehicle is equipped with a side air bag in each front seat. The purpose of the air bag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with additional protection than that offered by the seat belt alone.

• The side air bags are designed to deploy during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact.However , when side deplo yment threshold is satisfied at frontimpact, side air bags may deploy.

• The side air bags may deploy on the side of the impact or on both sides.

• The side and/or curtain air bags on both sides of the vehicle will deploy if a rollover or possible rollover is detected.

• The side air bags are not designed to deploy in all side impact or rollover situations.

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WARNING - Unexpected

deployment

Avoid impact to the side impact airbag sensor when the ignition switch is ON to prevent unexpected deployment of the side air bag.

• The side air bag is supplemental to the driver's and the passenger's seat belt systems and is not a substitute for them. Therefore your seat belts must be worn at all times while the vehicle is in operation.

• For best protection from the side air bag system and to avoid being injured by the deploying side air bag, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened. The driver's hands should be placed on the steering wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00 positions. The passenger's arms and hands should be placed on their laps.

WARNING - Deployment

Do not install any accessories including seat covers, on the side or near the side air bag as this may affect the deployment of the side air bags.

• If seat or seat cover is damaged, have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer.Inform the dealer that your vehicle is equipped with side air bags and an occupant detection system.

WARNING - Flying objects

Do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles if the side airbag inflates.

WARNING - No attaching

objects

• Do not place any objects over the air bag or between the air bag and yourself. Also, do not attach any objects around the area the air bag inflates such as the door, side door glass, front and rear pillar.

• Do not place any objects between the door and the seat. They may become dangerous projectiles if the side air bag inflates.

• Never place or insert any object into any small opening near side airbag labels attached to the vehicle seats. When the air bag deploys, the object may affect the deployment and result in unexpected accident or bodily harm.

• Do not install any accessories on the side or near the side air bags.

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Curtain air bag

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❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ

from the illustration.

Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors.

They are designed to help protect occupants in certain side impacts and to help prevent them from ejecting out of the vehicle as a result of a rollover, especially when the seatbelts are also in use.

• The curtain air bags are designed to deploy during certain side impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact.However , when side deplo yment threshold is satisfied at frontimpact, side air bags may deploy.

• The curtain air bags may deploy on the side of the impact or on both sides.

• Also, the curtain air bags on both sides of the vehicle will deploy in certain rollover situations.

• The curtain air bags are not designed to deploy in all side impact or rollover situations.

Do not allow the passengers to lean their heads or bodies against the doors, put their arms on the doors, stretch their arms out of the window or place objects between the doors and passengers when they are seated on seats equipped with side impact and/or curtain air bags.

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NOTICE

Never try to open or repair any components of the side and curtain air bag system. This should only be done by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING - No attaching

objects

• Do not place any objects over the air bag. Also,do not attach any objects around the area the air bag inflates such as the door, side door glass, front and rear pillar, roof side rail.

• Do not hang hard or breakable objects on the coat hook.

• Do not hang heavy items on the coat hooks for safety reasons.

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Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag)

There are many types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected to provide additional protection.

These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents, as well as low speed impacts.

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Air bag collision sensors

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(1) SRS control module/

Rollover sensor

(2) Front impact sensor

(3) Side impact sensor (4) Side impact sensor (5) Side impact sensor

Safety features of your vehicle

WARNING - Air bag sen-

sors

• Do not hit or allow any objects to impact the locations where air bags or sensors are installed.

This may cause unexpected air bag deployment, which could result in serious personal injury or death.

• If the installation location or angle of the sensors is altered in any way, the air bags may deploy when they should not or they may not deploy when they should.

Therefore, do not try to perform maintenance on or around the air bag sensors. Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer.

Problems may arise if the sensor installation angles are changed due to the deformation of the front bumper, front end module, body or front doors where side collision sensors are installed. Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer.

Installing bumper guards (or side step or running board) or replacing a bumper (or front door module) with non-genuine parts may adversely affect your vehicle’s collision and air bag deployment performance.

Air bag inflation conditions

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Front air bags

Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the intensity, speed or angles of impact of the front collision.

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❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ

from the illustration.

Side and/or curtain air bags

Side and/or curtain air bags are designed to inflate when an impact is detected by side collision sensors depending on the strength, speed or angles of impact resulting from a side impact collision.

Also, the side and curtain air bags are designed to inflate when a rollover is detected by a rollover sensor.

Although the front air bags (driver’s and front passenger’s air bags) are designed to inflate in frontal collisions, they also may inflate in other types of collisions if the front impact sensors detect a sufficient frontal force in another type of impact. Side and curtain air bags are designed to inflate in certain side impact collisions.They may inflate in other types of collisions where a side force is detected by the sensors.Side air bag and/or curtain air bags may also inflate where rollover sensors indicate the possibility of a rollover occurring (even if none actually occurs) or in other situations, including when the vehicle is tilted while being towed.

Even where side and/or curtain air bags would not provide impact protection in a rollover, however, they will deploy to prevent ejection of occupants, especially those who are restrained with seat belts.

If the vehicle chassis is impacted by bumps or objects on unimproved roads, the air bags may deplo y.Drive carefully on unimproved roads or on surfaces not designed for vehicle traffic to prevent unintended air bag deployment.

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Air bag non-inflation conditions

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• In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy. The air bags are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits beyond the protection of the seat belts in such collisions.

• Air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occupants are moved backward by the force of the impact. In this case, inflated air bags would not be able to provide any additional benefit.

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• Front air bags may not inflate in side impact collisions, because occupants move to the direction of the collision, and thus in side impacts, frontal air bag deployment would not provide additional occupant protection.

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• In an angled collision, the force of impact may direct the occupants in a direction where the air bags would not be able to provide any additional benefit, and thus the sensors may not deploy any air bags.

• Just before impact, drivers often brake heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the front portion of the vehicle causing it to “ride”under a vehicle with a higher ground clearance. Air bags may not inflate in this "under-ride" situation because deceleration forces that are detected by sensors may be significantly reduced by such “under-ride” collisions.

• Front air bags may not inflate in all rollover accidents where the SRSCM indicates that the front air bag deployment would not provide additional occupant protection.

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• Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle collides with objects such as utility poles or trees, where the point of impact is concentrated to one area and the full force of the impact is not delivered to the sensors.

SRS Care

The SRS is virtually maintenancefree and so there are no parts you can safely service by yourself. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate, or continuously remains on, hav e your vehicle immediately inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, installing, repairing, or any work on the steering wheel, the front passenger’s panel, front seats and roof rails must be performed by an authorized Kia dealer. Improper handling of the SRS system may result in serious personal injury.

For cleaning the air bag pad covers, use only a soft, dry cloth or one which has been moistened with plain water. Solvents or cleaners could adversely affect the air bag covers and proper deployment of the system.

If components of the air bag system must be discarded, or if the vehicle must be scrapped, certain safety precautions must be observed. An authorized Kia dealer knows these precautions and can give you the necessary information. Failure to follow these precautions and procedures could increase the risk of personal injury.

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WARNING - Tampering

with SRS

Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS wiring, or other components of the SRS system. Doing so could result in the accidental inflation of the air bags or by rendering the SRS inoperative.

WARNING - T owing Vehic le

Always have the ignition off when your vehicle is being towed. The side air bags may inflate if the vehicle is tilted such as when being towed because of the rollover sensors in the vehicle.

Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle

If you modify your vehicle by changing your vehicle's frame , bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or ride height, this may affect the operation of your vehicle's air bag system.

Air bag warning label

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Air bag warning labels, some required by the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS), are attached to the sunvisor to alert the driver and passengers of potential risks of the air bag system.

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Features of your vehicle

Folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

• Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

• Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

• Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

• Limp home (override) procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

• Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

• Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

• Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

• Smart key immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

• Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

• Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

• Disarmed stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

• Operating door locks from outside the vehicle. . . . . 4-21

• Operating door locks from inside the vehicle. . . . . . 4-22

• Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

• Child-protector rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

• Opening the trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

• Closing the trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

• Emergency trunk safety release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Smart trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

• Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

• Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

• Hood open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

• Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

• Opening the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

• Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

• Emergency fuel filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42

Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43

• Sunroof open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44

• Sunshade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

• Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46

• Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48

• Closing the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48

• Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48

Steering wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50

• Electric Power Steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50

• Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51

• Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52

• Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54

• Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54

• Outside rearview mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60

• Instrument cluster control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61

• LCD display control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61

• Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62

• Transmission shift indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65

LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66

• LCD modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66

• User settings mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69

Trip modes (Trip computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74

• Trip modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74

• Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74

• Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77

Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84

• Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84

• Indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-91

Parking distance warning-reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96

• Operation of the parking distance warning-reverse . 4-96

• Non-operational conditions of parking distance

warning-reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97

• Parking distance warning-reverse precautions . . . . 4-98

• Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98

Rear view monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100

• Battery saver function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100

• Daytime running light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100

• Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100

• High beam operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102

• High beam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103

• Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106

• Check headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107

• Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107

Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108

• Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108

• Front windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110

Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112

• Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112

• Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112

• Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113

• Trunk room lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114

• Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114

• Glove box lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114

Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115

• Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-115

• Interior light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115

• Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115

Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116

• Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116

Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-117

• Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118

• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123

• Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125

• Checking the amount of air conditioner

refrigerant and compressor lubricant. . . . . . . . . . 4-125

Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127

• Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . 4-128

• Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129

• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135

• Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137

• Checking the amount of air conditioner

refrigerant and compressor lubricant. . . . . . . . . . 4-137

Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . 4-139

• Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139

• Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140

• Defogging logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141

Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144

• Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144

• Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144

• Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145

Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146

• Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146

• Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146

• Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147

• Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148

• Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148

• USB charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149

• Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150

• Floor mat anchor (s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151

• Side curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152

Audio system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-153

• Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-153

• How vehicle radio works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-157

• IC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-157

FOLDING KEY

Record your key number

The key code number is stamped on the key code tag attached to the key

set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the key code tag and store it in a saf e place. Also, record the key code number and keep it in a safe place.(not in the vehicle)

Key operations

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• Used to start the engine.

• Used to lock and unlock the doors.

• T o unf old the k ey, press the release button then the key will unf old automatically. To fold the key, fold the key manually while pressing the release button.

Features of your vehicle

CAUTION

Do not fold the key without pressing the release button. This may damage the key.

CAUTION - Aftermarket

key

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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WARNING - Ignition key

(smart key)

Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with a manual ignition key or a smart key is dangerous. Children copy adults and they could place the key in the ignition switch or press the start button. The 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 death.

Door Lock (1)

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1. Close all doors, engine hood and

trunk.

2. Press the lock button(1).

3. All doors and trunk will lock. The

hazard warning lights will blink once.

4. If the lock button is pressed once

more within 4 seconds, the hazard warning lights will blink and the horn will sound once.

5. Make sure that doors are locked by

checking the door lock button inside or pulling the outside door handle.

Door Unlock (2)

1. Press the unlock button(2).

2. The driver's door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two times.

3. Press the unlock button(2) twice within 4 seconds and all doors and trunk will unlock.The hazard warning lights will blink two times.

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NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate the Two Press Unlock function. Refer to "User settings" in this chapter.

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Trunk open (3)

The trunk is opened if the button is pressed for more than 1 second.

Panic (4)

The horn sounds and hazard warning lights flash for about 27 seconds if this button is pressed for more than

0.5 second. To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the transmitter.

Transmitter precautions

• The transmitter will not work if any of following occur:

- The ignition key is in the ignition

switch.

- You exceed the operating dis-

tance 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 substation 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.

• If the transmitter is in close proximity to your mobile phone, the signal could be blocked by your mobile phones normal operational signals. This is especially important when the phone is active such as making and receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails. Avoid placing the transmitter and your mobile phone in the same pants or jacket pocket and always try to maintain an adequate distance between the two devices.

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CAUTION - Transmitter

Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid as, it can become damaged and not function properly.

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NOTICE

If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

Battery replacement

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The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium battery which will normally last for several years. When replacement is necessary, use the following procedure.

1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter center cover.

2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing the battery, make sure the battery is positioned correctly.

3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.

For replacement transmitters, see an authorized Kia dealer for transmitter reprogramming.

• The transmitter is designed to give you years of trouble-free 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.

• 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.

• An inappropriately dis-

posed battery can be harmful to the environment and may cause harm to human health. Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) or regulations.

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CAUTION - Transmitter

damage

Do not drop, get wet or expose the keyless entry system transmitter to heat or sunlight.

IC W ARNING

This device complies with Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s).

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.

Immobilizer system

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.

Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition key and electronic devices inside the vehicle.

With the immobilizer system, whenever you insert your ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to ON or whenever the engine start/stop button is changed to the ON position, it checks and verifies if the ignition key is valid.

If the key is determined to be valid, the engine will start.

If the key is determined to be invalid, the engine will not start.

To activate the immobilizer system:

Turn the ignition key or change the engine start/stop button from the ON position to the OFF position. The immobilizer system activates automatically. Without a valid ignition key for your vehicle, the engine will not start.

To deactivate the immobilizer system:

Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and turn it to the ON position or change the engine start/stop button to the ON position.

In order to prevent theft of your vehicle, do not leave spare k eys anywhere in your vehicle.Your Immobilizer password is a customer unique password and should be kept confidential. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehicle.

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NOTICE

When starting the engine, do not use the key with other immobilizer keys around. Otherwise, the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each key separate in order to avoid a starting malfunction.

Do not put metal accessories near the ignition switch.

Metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal and may prevent the engine from being started.

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NOTICE

If you need additional keys or lose your keys, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION - Immobilizer

damage

Do not expose your immobilizer system to moisture, static electricity and rough handling. This may damage your immobilizer.

CAUTION - Adjusting

alarm system

Do not change, alter or adjust the theft alarm system in your vehicle. Improper installation of the alarm system could damage the vehicle or cause the system to malfunction.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

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 interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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NOTICE

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

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Limp home (override) procedure

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, if the immobilizer 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 limp home procedure.To start the engine, you have to input your password by using the ignition switch. Your password is only available from an authorized Kia dealership. Contact an authorized dealer for more information.

The following procedure is how to input your password of “2345” as an example.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The immobilizer indicator ( ) will blink 5 times and go off indicating the beginning of the limp home procedure.

2.Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.

3.T o enter the first digit (in this example “2”), turn the ignition switch 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).

4. If all of the digits have been input successfully, you have to start the engine within 30 seconds. If you attempt to start the engine after 30 seconds, the engine will not start and you will have to input your password again.

After performing the limp home procedure, you have to see an authorized Kia dealer immediately to inspect and repair your ignition key or immobilizer system.

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SMART KEY

Record your key number

The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should

you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar code tag and store it in a safe place. Also, record the code number and keep it in a safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

Smart key function

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To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button(1) and remove the mechanical key (2).

To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.

With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door (and trunk) and start the engine.

Refer to the follo wing for more details .

WARNING - Ignition key

(smart key)

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