Kia Picanto 2011 User Manual

>> OWNER’S MANUAL

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

As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality, value for money prices, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations.

At all of our Kia dealerships you will be treated with warmth, hospitality and professionalism by people who care based on our “Family-like Care” promise.

All information contained in this Owner’s Manual is accurate at the time of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to make changes at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement can be carried out.

This manual applies to all Kia models and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result, you may encounter material in this manual that is not applicable to your specific Kia vehicle.

Enjoy your vehicle and Kia’s “Family-like Care” experience!

Foreword

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

knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools, genuine KIA replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete 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 Maintenance book 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.

KIA offers a great variety of options, components and features for its various models. Therefore, some of the equipment described in this manual, along with the various illustrations, may not be applicable to your particular vehicle.

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 authorised KIA dealer.

We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction in your KIA vehicle.

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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

Air bags..........................................................................3-39

Air bag warning label ..............................................3-61

Air bag warning light ..............................................3-42

Curtain air bag..........................................................3-52

Driver's and passenger's front air bag......................3-46

Side air bag ..............................................................3-51

Air cleaner ....................................................................7-30

Antenna........................................................................4-107

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-28

Appearance care ............................................................7-69

Exterior care ............................................................7-69

Interior care ..............................................................7-74

Ashtray ........................................................................4-101

Audio system ..............................................................4-107

Antenna ..................................................................4-107

Aux, USB and iPod................................................4-109

Steering wheel audio control ................................4-108

Automatic climate control system ................................4-90

Air conditioning ......................................................4-95

Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-91

Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-92

Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-19

Shift lock system......................................................5-22

Base kerb weight ..........................................................5-55

Battery............................................................................7-37

Battery saver function....................................................4-67

Before driving..................................................................5-3

Bonnet............................................................................4-25

Bottle holders, see cup holders....................................4-102

Brake system..................................................................5-25

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................5-28

Electronic stability program (ESP) ..........................5-30

Hill-start assist control (HAC) ................................5-34

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ................................5-35

Parking brake ..........................................................5-26

Power brakes ............................................................5-25

Vehicle stability management (VSM)......................5-34

Brake fluid ....................................................................7-26

Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-61

Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2

Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-6

Capacities (Lubricants)....................................................8-4

Care

Exterior care ............................................................7-69

Interior care ..............................................................7-74

Tyre care ..................................................................7-40

Index

Cargo weight ..................................................................5-55

Central door lock switch ................................................4-16

Changing tyres ..................................................................6-9

Chains

Tyre chains ................................................................5-44

Checking tyre inflation pressure ....................................7-41

Child restraint system ....................................................3-28

Lap belt......................................................................3-31

Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-30

Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-17

Climate control system (Automatic) ..............................4-90

Air conditioning ........................................................4-95

Automatic heating and air conditioning....................4-91

Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-92

Climate control system (Manual) ..................................4-81

Air conditioning ........................................................4-86

Climate control air filter............................................4-88

Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-82

Cigarette lighter ............................................................4-101

Climate control air filter........................................4-88, 7-32

Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-104

Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-105

Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-41

Coolant............................................................................7-23

Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-23

Crankcase emission control system................................7-75

Cup holder ....................................................................4-102

Curtain air bag ................................................................3-52

Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-41

Daytime running light ....................................................4-67

Defogging (Windscreen) ................................................4-97

Defogging logic (Windscreen)........................................4-99

Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-80

Defrosting (Windscreen) ................................................4-97

Digital clock..................................................................4-104

Dimensions ......................................................................8-2

Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-41

Door locks ......................................................................4-14

Central door lock switch ..........................................4-16

Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-17

Drink holders, see cup holders ....................................4-102

Driver's air bag................................................................3-46

Driving at night ..............................................................5-40

Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-42

Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-41

Index

Economical operation ....................................................5-37

Electric power steering ..................................................4-34

Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-30

Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5

Jump starting ..............................................................6-5

Push starting ................................................................6-6

Emergency stop signal (ESS) ........................................5-35

Emergency towing ..........................................................6-22

Emergency whilst driving ................................................6-3

Emergency commodity ..................................................6-25

Emission control system ................................................7-75

Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-75

Evaporative emission control system........................7-75

Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-76

Engine compartment..................................................2-4, 7-2

Engine coolant ................................................................7-23

Engine number..................................................................8-7

Engine oil........................................................................7-21

Engine overheats ..............................................................6-7

Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-6

Engine will not start..........................................................6-4

Evaporative emission control system..............................7-75

Exhaust emission control system....................................7-76

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-18

Exterior care....................................................................7-69

Flat tyre ............................................................................6-8

Changing tyres ............................................................6-9

Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8

Removing and storing the spare tyre ..........................6-9

Fluid

Automatic transaxle fluid..........................................7-27

Washer fluid ..............................................................7-29

Brake fluid ................................................................7-26

Folding the rear seat........................................................3-10

Front seat adjustment - manual ........................................3-4

Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-27

Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-42

Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2

Fuses ..............................................................................7-50

Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-54

Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-51

Multi fuse ..................................................................7-53

Memory fuse ............................................................7-52

Gauge

Fuel gauge ................................................................4-42

Glassroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-30

Glove box......................................................................4-100

Index

Hazard warning flasher ..................................................4-66

Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-39

Headlight escort function................................................4-67

Headlight levelling device ..............................................4-73

Headlight welcome function ..........................................4-67

Headrest ....................................................................3-5, 3-9

Heating and air conditioning ..........................................4-82

Highway driving ............................................................5-42

Hill-start assist control (HAC)........................................5-34

Horn ................................................................................4-36

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

Idle stop and go (ISG) system ........................................5-12

Immobiliser system ..........................................................4-4

Indicators and warnings..................................................4-47

Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ....................1-5

Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-37

Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-41

Fuel gauge ................................................................4-42

Odometer ..................................................................4-44

Speedometer ..............................................................4-42

Tachometer ................................................................4-42

Trip computer............................................................4-43

Warning and indicators ............................................4-47

Instrument panel overview................................................2-3

Interior care ....................................................................7-74

Interior features ............................................................4-101

Ashtray ....................................................................4-101

Cigarette lighter ......................................................4-101

Clothes hanger ........................................................4-105

Cup holder ..............................................................4-102

Digital clock ............................................................4-104

Floor mat anchor(s) ················································4-106

Power outlet ............................................................4-103

Sunvisor ..................................................................4-103

Vanity mirror lamp..................................................4-103

Interior light ....................................................................4-78

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

Jack and tools....................................................................6-8

Jump starting ....................................................................6-5

Key positions ....................................................................5-4

Keys ..................................................................................4-3

Index

Label

Air bag warning label................................................3-61

Tyre sidewall labeling ..............................................7-46

Tyre specification and pressure label ..........................8-7

Vehicle certification label............................................8-6

Light bulbs ......................................................................7-61

Lighting ..........................................................................4-67

Battery saver function ..............................................4-67

Daytime running light ..............................................4-67

Headlight escort function ..........................................4-67

Headlight welcome function ....................................4-67

Lubricants and capacities..................................................8-4

Maintenance

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..........7-18

Maintenance services ..................................................7-3

Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-16

Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7

Owner maintenance ....................................................7-4

Scheduled maintenance service ..................................7-6

Tyre maintenance ......................................................7-45

Maintenance services........................................................7-3

Manual climate control system ......................................4-81

Air conditioning ........................................................4-86

Climate control air filter............................................4-88

Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-82

Manual heating and air conditioning..............................4-92

Manual transaxle ............................................................5-16

Memory fuse ..................................................................7-52

Mirrors ............................................................................4-37

Day/night rearview mirror ........................................4-37

Inside rearview mirror ..............................................4-37

Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-37

Moonroof, see sunroof....................................................4-30

Multi fuse........................................................................7-53

Neck restraints, see headrest ....................................3-5, 3-9

Odometer ........................................................................4-44

Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-21

Outside rearview mirror..................................................4-37

Overheats ..........................................................................6-7

Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-4

Index

Parking brake inspect......................................................7-29

Parking brake ..................................................................5-26

Passenger's front air bag ................................................3-46

Power brakes ..................................................................5-25

Power outlet ..................................................................4-103

Power steering (Electric) ................................................4-34

Power window lock button ............................................4-23

Pre-tensioner seat belt ....................................................3-22

Push starting......................................................................6-6

Rear seat............................................................................3-9

Rear parking assist system..............................................4-63

Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ..................7-40

Recommended lubricants and capacities..........................8-4

Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-5

Remote keyless entry........................................................4-6

Road warning....................................................................6-2

Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-39

Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-6

Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-16

Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7

Seat belts ........................................................................3-15

Pre-tensioner seat belt ..............................................3-22

Lap belt......................................................................3-20

Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-18

Seat belt warning ......................................................3-16

Seatback pocket ................................................................3-8

Seats ..................................................................................3-2

Headrest ..............................................................3-5, 3-9

Folding the rear seat..................................................3-10

Front seat adjustment - manual ..................................3-4

Rear seat ......................................................................3-9

Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-8

Shift lock system ............................................................5-22

Side air bag ....................................................................3-51

Smart key ..........................................................................4-9

Smooth cornering............................................................5-40

Snow tyres ......................................................................5-43

Spare tyre

Removing and storing the spare tyre ..........................6-9

Index

Special driving conditions ..............................................5-39

Driving at night ........................................................5-40

Driving in flooded areas............................................5-42

Driving in the rain ....................................................5-41

Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-39

Highway driving........................................................5-42

Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-39

Smooth cornering ......................................................5-40

Speedometer....................................................................4-42

Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4

Starting the engine ............................................................5-9

Steering wheel ................................................................4-34

Electric power steering..............................................4-34

Heated steering wheel ..............................................4-35

Horn ..........................................................................4-36

Tilt steering ..............................................................4-34

Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-108

Storage compartment ....................................................4-100

Glove box ................................................................4-100

Sunglass holder ......................................................4-100

Sunglass holder ............................................................4-100

Sunroof............................................................................4-30

Sunvisor ........................................................................4-103

Tachometer......................................................................4-42

Tailgate............................................................................4-18

Tilt steering ....................................................................4-34

Towing ............................................................................6-21

Emergency towing ....................................................6-22

Transaxle

Automatic transaxle ..................................................5-19

Manual transaxle ......................................................5-16

Tripmeter ........................................................................4-44

Trip computer..................................................................4-43

Tyre specification and pressure label................................8-7

Tyres and wheels ....................................................7-40, 8-2

Checking tyre inflation pressure ..............................7-41

Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ............7-40

Tyre care....................................................................7-40

Tyre maintenance ......................................................7-45

Tyre replacement ......................................................7-44

Tyre rotation ..............................................................7-42

Tyre sidewall labeling ..............................................7-46

Tyre traction ..............................................................7-45

Wheel alignment and tyre balance............................7-43

Wheel replacement....................................................7-45

Index

Vanity mirror lamp........................................................4-103

Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-4

Vehicle certification label ................................................8-6

Vehicle identification number (VIN)................................8-6

Vehicle stability management (VSM) ............................5-34

Vehicle weight ................................................................5-55

Base kerb weight ......................................................5-55

Cargo weight ............................................................5-55

GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-55

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)............................5-55

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)....................................5-55

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-55

Washer fluid ....................................................................7-29

Waste tray, see ashtray..................................................4-101

Warnings and indicators..................................................4-47

Weight ............................................................................5-55

Base kerb weight ......................................................5-55

Cargo weight ............................................................5-55

GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-55

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)............................5-55

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)....................................5-55

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-55

Wheel alignment and tyre balance..................................7-43

Wheel replacement ........................................................7-45

Windows ........................................................................4-20

Auto down window ..................................................4-21

Auto up/down window..............................................4-22

Power window lock button........................................4-23

Windscreen defrosting and defogging............................4-97

Defogging logic ........................................................4-99

Winter driving ................................................................5-43

Snow tyres ................................................................5-43

Tyre chains ................................................................5-44

Wiper blades ..................................................................7-34

Wipers and washers ........................................................4-74

Introduction

How to use this manual / 1-2 Fuel requirements / 1-2 Vehicle break-in process / 1-4 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-5

Introduction

HOW TO 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 minimise 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 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.

✽✽

NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Petrol engine

Unleaded

For Europe

For the optimal vehicle performance, we recommend you to use unleaded petrol which complies with EN 228 and has an octane rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher.

You may use unleaded petrol with an octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90 but it may result in slight performance reduction of the vehicle.

Except Europe

Your new KIA vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having an Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher.

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

Introduction

CAUTION

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is detrimental to the catalytic converter and will damage the engine control system’s oxygen sensor and affect emission control.

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

WARNING

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling.

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

Leaded (if equipped)

For some countries, your vehicle is designed to use leaded petrol. When you are going to use leaded petrol, ask an authorized KIA dealer whether leaded petrol in your vehicle is available or not.

Octane Rating of leaded petrol is same with unleaded one.

Petrol containing alcohol and methanol

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

Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use petrol or gasohol containing any methanol. Either of these fuels may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.

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

1. Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol.

2. Petrol or gasohol containing methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains methanol. Discontinue use of any gasohol product which impairs drivability.

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 performance and produce vapour lock or hard starting.

CAUTION

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.)

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.

Fuel Additives

KIA recommends that you use good quality petrols meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents.

For customers who do not use good quality petrols including fuel additives regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, one bottle of additives added to the fuel tank at every 15,000km (For Europe and New Zealand)/ 5,000km (Except Europe and New Zealand). Additives are available from your authorised KIA dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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.

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.

• Whilst 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 let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.

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

INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light

Introduction

Malfunction indicator lightAir bag warning light*

ABS warning light*

Seat belt warning light

Turn signal indicator

High beam indicator

Low beam indicator

Tail light indicator

Front fog light indicator*

Rear fog light indicator*

Engine oil pressure warning light

❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.

Charging system warning light

Tailgate open warning light

Door ajar warning light

Immobiliser indicator

KEY

Key out warning light*

OUT

Key low battery indicator*

Shift pattern indicator*

Manual transaxle shift indicator*

Low fuel level warning light

ESP indicator*

ESP OFF indicator*

120

Overspeed warning light*

km/h

Electric power steering (EPS) system warning light*

Engine coolant temperature warning light

ECO indicator*

ECO

Auto stop for ISG system indicator*

* : if equipped

Your vehicle at a glance

Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4

Your vehicle at a glance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-15

2. Central door lock switch* ..................4-16

3. Power window switches*...................4-20

4. Power window lock button*...............4-23

5. Outside rearview mirror control

switch*...............................................4-38

6. Outside rearview mirror folding

switch*...............................................4-39

7. Bonnet release lever.........................4-25

8. Fuel filler lid release lever.................4-27

9. Steering wheel..................................4-34

10. Steering wheel tilt control*..............4-35

11. Headlight levelling device*..............4-73

12. Idle Stop and Go system OFF button*

........................................................5-12

13. ESP OFF button*............................5-30

14. Heated steering wheel switch* .......4-35

15. Fuse box .........................................7-51

16. Brake pedal.....................................5-25

17. Accelerator pedal

* : if equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

Your vehicle at a glance

1. Instrument cluster.............................4-41

2. Horn .................................................4-36

3. Driver’s front air bag* .......................3-46

4. Light control/Turn signals .................4-70

5. Wiper/Washer...................................4-74

6. Ignition switch* or

ENGINE START/STOP button* ....5-4, 5-6

7. Hazard warning flasher switch ......4-66, 6-2

8. Audio*.............................................4-107

9. Climate control system*..........4-81, 4-90

10. Shift lever*.............................5-16, 5-19

11. Steering wheel audio control* ......4-108

12. Passenger’s front air bag*..............3-46

13. Glove box .....................................4-100

14. Parking brake lever ........................5-26

15. Power outlet* ................................4-103

16. Cigarette lighter* ..........................4-101

17. Seat warmer* ...................................3-7

18. Driver’s knee air bag*.....................3-46

* : if equipped

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Your vehicle at a glance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

■■

1.0 Petrol

■■

1.25 Petrol

1. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-23

2. Radiator cap .....................................7-24

3. Brake fluid reservoir..........................7-26

4. Air cleaner.........................................7-30

5. Engine oil dipstick.............................7-21

6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-21

7. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir....7-29

8. Fuse box ...........................................7-52

9. Positive battery terminal ...................7-37

10. Negative battery terminal................7-37

11. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick* ..7-27

* : if equipped

❈ The actual engine compartment in the

vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Seats / 3-2 Seat belts / 3-15 Child restraint system / 3-28 Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-39

Safety features of your vehicle

SEATS

Driver’s seat

(1) Forward and rearward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height* (4) Seat warmer* (5) Headrest

Front passenger’s seat

(6) Forward and rearward (7) Seatback angle (8) Seat warmer* (9) Walk-in seat (for 3 door vehicle only) (10) Headrest

Rear seat

(11) Headrest* (12) Seatback folding*

* : if equipped

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Safety features of your vehicle

WARNING - Loose objects

Loose objects in the driver’s foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals, possibly causing an accident. Do not place anything under the front seats.

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

When you return the seatback to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly and be sure there are no other occupants around the seat. If the seatback is returned without being held and controlled, the back of the seat could spring forward resulting in accidental injury to a person struck by the seatback.

WARNING - Driver respon-

sibility for passengers

Riding in a vehicle with the seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a seat is reclined during an accident, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt, applying great force to the unprotected abdomen. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result. The driver must advise the passenger to keep the seatback in an upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Do not use a sitting cushion that reduces friction between the seat and passenger. The passenger's hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an accident or a sudden stop. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result because the seat belt can't operate normally.

WARNING - Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust the seat whilst the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing death, serious injury, or property damage.

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

• Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap portion of the seat belt snug and low across the hips. This is the best position to protect you in case of an accident.

• In order to avoid unnecessary and perhaps severe air bag injuries, always sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel whilst maintaining comfortable control of the vehicle. We recommend that your chest be at least 250 mm (10 inches) away from the steering wheel.

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WARNING - Rear seatbacks

• The rear seatback must be securely latched. If not, passengers and objects could be thrown forward resulting in serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

• Luggage and other cargo should be laid flat in the cargo area. If objects are large, heavy, or must be piled, they must be secured. Under no circumstances should cargo be piled higher than the seatbacks. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop, collision or rollover.

• No passenger should ride in the cargo area or sit or lie on folded seatbacks whilst the vehicle is moving. All passengers must be properly seated in seats and restrained properly whilst riding.

• When resetting the seatback to the upright position, make sure it is securely latched by pushing it forward and backwards.

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• To avoid the possibility of burns, do not remove the carpet in the cargo area. Emission control devices beneath this floor generate high temperatures.

WARNING

After adjusting the seat, always check that it is securely locked into place by attempting to move the seat forward or backward without using the lock release lever. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting in an accident.

WARNING

• Use extreme caution so that hands or other objects are not caught in the seat mechanisms whilst the seat is moving.

• Do not put a cigarette lighter on the floor or seat. When you operate the seat, gas may gush out of the lighter and cause fire.

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Front seat adjustment - manual

Forward and rearward

To move the seat forward or rearward:

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 rearward without using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.

Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on 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 cushion height (for driver’s seat)

To change the height of the seat cushion, push the lever that is located on the outside of the seat cushion upwards or downwards.

• To lower the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.

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

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Headrest

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

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

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WARNING

• For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height as the centre of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the centre 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.

• Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe injury to the occupants may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may provide protection against neck injuries when properly adjusted.

• Do not adjust the headrest position of the driver's seat whilst the vehicle is in motion.

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Adjusting the height up and down

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 installation

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

To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest poles (3) into the holes whilst pressing the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate height.

WARNING

Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to properly protect the occupants.

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Active headrest (if equipped)

The active headrest is designed to move forward and upward during a rear impact. This helps to prevent the driver's and front passenger’s heads from moving backward and thus helps prevent neck injuries.

WARNING

A gap between the seat and the headrest release button may appear when seating on the seat or when you push or pull the seat. Be careful not to get your finger, etc. caught in the gap.

Seat warmer (if equipped)

The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the front passenger's seat.

During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position.

• Each time you press the button, the temperature setting of the seat will change as follows :

OFF → HIGH( ) → LOW( )

→

• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch is turned on.

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NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature.

CAUTION

• When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and petrol. Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or seats.

• To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place blankets, cushions or seat covers on the seats whilst the seat warmer is in operation.

• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warmers. Damage to the seat warming components could occur.

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WARNING - Seat warmer

burns

Passengers should use extreme caution when using seat warmers due to the possibility of excess heating or burns. The occupants must be able to feel if the seat is becoming too warm and to turn the seat warmer off. In particular, the driver must exercise extreme care for the following types of passengers:

1. Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, or hospital outpatients

2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals

4. Intoxicated individuals

5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold tablets, etc.)

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Rear seat entry (for 3door vehicle only)

The front passenger's seatback should be tilted to enter the rear seat.

By pulling up the walk-in seat lever (2) on the upper part of the front passenger’s seatback, the seatback will tilt forward. Then push the seat forward to allow the occupants to enter.

y pulling up the seatback, the seatback

will recline and return to the original position.

WARNING

Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving or when the passenger's seat is occupied as the seat may suddenly move and injure the passenger.

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Seatback pocket (if equipped)

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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Passenger seat under tray (if equipped)

To open the tray, pull up the lever and pull out the tray forward.

WARNING - Flammable

materials

Do not store cigarette lighters, propane cylinders, or other flammable/explosive materials in the tray. These items may catch fire and/or explode if the vehicle is exposed to hot temperatures for extended periods.

WARNING

• Since stored items may move whilst driving, be sure to position them in the tray so that they do not make noise or cause a potential safety hazard when the vehicle is moving.

• Always keep the tray closed whilst driving. Do not place many items in the tray that the tray can not close securely.

CAUTION

To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the tray.

The tray can be used to store small items required by the driver or passengers.

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Rear seat adjustment

Headrest (if equipped)

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

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

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WARNING

• For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height as the centre of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the centre 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.

• Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Severe injury to an occupant may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may provide protection against severe neck injuries when properly adjusted.

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 installation (if equipped)

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

To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest poles (3) into the holes whilst pressing the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate height.

WARNING

Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to properly protect the occupants.

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Folding the rear seat (if equipped)

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

WARNING

The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks (or cushions) is to allow you carry longer objects that could not be accommodated in the cargo area.

Never allow passengers sit on top of the folded down seatback whilst the car is moving as this is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use. This could result in serious injury or death in case of an accident or sudden stop. Objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks. Doing this could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.

To fold the rear seat cushion and seat back:

The rear seatbacks may be folded forward to provide additional cargo space and to provide access to the cargo area.

• To raise the seatback, lift and push it firmly until it clicks into place.

• When you return the seatback to its upright position, reposition the rear safety belts so that they can be used by rear seat passengers.

WARNING

Do not fold the rear seat, if the driver's position is not properly set according to the driver's physical figure after folding the rear seat. A sudden stop or collision may cause injury.

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1. Set the front seatback to the upright position and slide the front seat forward.

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CAUTION

• When folding or unfolding the rear seat, make sure to move the front seat fully forward. If there are not enough space to fold the rear seat, never fold it by force. It will cause damage to the headrest or the related parts of the seat.

• Before using the seat belt, be sure to remove it from the holder. If you pull out the seat belt whilst it's in the holder, it may damage the seat belt or holder.

• Use the holder only when there is no passengers in the rear seat or when you need to fold the rear seat.

2. Insert the rear seat belt metal tab into the holder to prevent the seat belt form being damaged.

■ Type A

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■ Type B

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3. Lift up the front part of the seat cushion (1).

■ Type A

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■ Type B

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4. Lift up the rear part of the seat cushion (2).

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■ Type A

OSA037011

■ Type B

OSA037038

5. Move the seat cushion firmly (3).

■ Type A

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6. Lower the headrest as low as possible (4).

7. Pull up the lock release lever (4).

■ Type A

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■ Type B

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8. Fold the seatback forward and down firmly (5), (6).

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WARNING

After folding the rear seat, 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.

To unfold the rear seat:

1. Lift and push the seatback backward firmly until it clicks into place.

2. Move and push the seat cushion downward firmly to the proper position.

3. Replace the rear seat belt to the proper position.

WARNING

When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after being folded down:

Be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle. Do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckle to get caught or pinched in the rear seat. Ensure that the seatback is completely locked into its upright position by pushing on the top of the seatback. Otherwise, in an accident or sudden stop, the seat could fold down and allow cargo enter the passenger compartment, which could result in serious injury or death.

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 transaxle is in P (Park) or the manual transaxle is in 1st, 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 belt restraint system

WARNING

• For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the car is moving.

• Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the upright position.

• Children age 12 and younger must always be properly restrained in the rear seat. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. If a child over 12 must be seated in the front seat, he/she must be properly belted and the seat should be moved as far back as possible.

• Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. An improperly positioned shoulder belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. The shoulder belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder across your collarbone.

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• Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A twisted belt can't do its job as well. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt webbing is straight and not twisted.

• Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. If the belt webbing or hardware is damaged, replace it.

WARNING

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or 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.

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tamination 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.

It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Belts should not be worn with straps twisted. Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant's lap.

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WARNING

• No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will 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 other 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 whilst 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.

• Make sure there is nothing in the buckle. The seat belt may not be fastened securely.

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Seat belt warning

Type A

As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt warning light will blink for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON regardless of belt fastening.

If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened after the ignition switch is ON, the seat belt warning light blinks again for approximately 6 seconds. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned ON or if it is unfastened after the ignition switch is ON, the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds. At this time, if the seat belt is fastened, the chime will stop at once. (if equipped)

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Type B

Front

As a reminder to the driver and front passenger, the driver’s and 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 the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned ON or if it is disconnected after the ignition switch is turned ON, the corresponding seat belt warning light will illuminate until the belt is fastened.

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 9km/h, the illuminated warning light will start to blink or illuminate until you drive under 6km/h.

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

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NOTICE

• You can find the front passenger’s seat belt warning light on the centre fascia panel.

• Although the front passenger seat is not occupied, the seat belt warning light will illuminate for 6 seconds.

• The front passenger's seat belt warning may operate when luggage is placed on the front passenger seat.

If the rear seat belt is disconnected when you drive over the 20km/h, the corresponding seat belt warning light will blink and warning chime will sound for 35 seconds.

But, if the rear passenger's seat belt is/are connected and disconnected twice within 9 seconds after the belt is fastened, the corresponding seat belt warning light will not operate.

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Rear (if equipped)

If the ignition switch is turned ON(engine is not running) when the rear passenger's seat belt is not fastened, the corresponding seat belt warning light will illuminate until the belt is fastened.

And then, the rear corresponding seat belt warning light will illuminate for approximately 35 seconds, if any of following occurs;

- You start the engine when the rear belt is not fastened.

- You drive over 9km/h when the rear belt is not fastened.

- The rear belt is disconnected when you diver under 20km/h.

If the rear seat belt is fastened, the warning light will turn off immediately.

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Front seat

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Height adjustment (front seat)

You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4 positions for maximum comfort 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) whilst pressing the height adjuster button (2).

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

WARNING

• Verify the shoulder belt anchor is

locked into position at the appropriate height. Never position the shoulder belt across your neck or face. Improperly positioned seat belts can cause serious injuries 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 leading to personal injury or death. Replace your seat belts after being in an accident as soon as possible.

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Lap/shoulder belt

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.

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.

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WARNING

You should place the lap belt portion as low as possible and snugly across your hips, not on your waist. If the lap belt is located too high on your waist, it may increase the chance of injury in the event of a collision. Both arms should not be under or over the belt. Rather, one should be over and the other under, as shown in the illustration.

Never wear the seat belt under the arm nearest the door.

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When using the rear centre seat belt, the buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be used. (if equipped)

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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.

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Lap belt (if equipped)

To fasten your seat belt:

To fasten a 2-point static type belt, insert the metal tab (1) into the locking buckle (2). There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. Check to make sure the belt is properly locked and that the belt is not twisted.

Lengthen

Shorten

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Too high

Correct

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With a 2-point static type seat belt, the length must be adjusted manually so it fits snugly around your body. Fasten the belt and pull on the loose end to tighten. The belt should be placed as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. If the belt is too high, it could increase the possibility of your being injured in an accident.

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

B210A02NF-2

To release the seat belt:

When you want to release the seat belt, press the button (1) in the locking buckle.

WARNING

The centre lap belt latching mechanism is different from those for the rear seat shoulder belts. When fastening the rear seat shoulder belts or the centre lap belt, make sure they are inserted into the correct buckles to obtain maximum protection from the seat belt system and assure proper operation.

Stowing the rear seat belt

The rear seat belt buckles can be stowed in the pocket between the rear seatback and cushion when not in use.

The centre seat belt can be stowed with the plate and webbing rolled in the pocket between the rear seatback and cushion. (2-point static type belt, if equipped)

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Pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts. The purpose of the pre-tensioner is to make sure that the seat belts fit tightly against the occupant's body in certain frontal collisions. The pre-tensioner seat belts may be activated in crashes where the frontal collision is severe enough.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor will 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.

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

WARNING

For your safety, be sure that the belt webbing is not loose or twisted and always sit properly on your seat.

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

1. SRS air bag warning light

2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly

3. SRS control module

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WARNING

To obtain maximum benefit from a pre-tensioner seat belt:

1. The seat belt must be worn correctly and adjusted to the proper position. Please read and follow all of the important information and precautions about your vehicle’s occupant safety features – including seat belts and air bags – that are provided in this manual.

2. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts properly.

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NOTICE

• Both the driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts will be activated in certain frontal collisions. The pre-tensioner seat belts can be activated, where the frontal collision is severe enough, together with the air bags.

• 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.

• Although it is harmless, the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should not be breathed for prolonged periods. Wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly after an accident in which the pre-tensioner seat belts were activated.

• Because the sensor that activates the SRS air bag is connected with the pretensioner 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.

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CAUTION

If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not working properly, this warning light will illuminate even if there is no malfunction of the SRS air bag. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to ON, or if it remains illuminated after illuminating for approximately 6 seconds, or if it illuminates whilst the vehicle is being driven, have an authorised KIA dealer inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt and SRS air bag system as soon as possible.

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WARNING

• Pre-tensioners are designed to operate only one time. After activation, pre-tensioner seat belts must be replaced. All seat belts, of any type, should always be replaced after they have been worn during a collision.

• The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly mechanisms become hot during activation. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies for several minutes after they have been activated.

• Do not attempt to inspect or replace the pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. This must be done by an authorised KIA dealer.

• Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies.

• Do not attempt to service or repair the pre-tensioner seat belt system in any manner.

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• Improper handling of the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies, and failure to heed the warnings not to strike, modify, inspect, replace, service or repair the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies may lead to improper operation or inadvertent activation and serious injury.

• Always wear the seat belts when driving or riding in a motor vehicle.

• If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat belt must be discarded, contact an authorised KIA dealer.

Seat belt precautions

WARNING

All occupants of the vehicle must wear their seat belts at all times. Seat belts and child restraints reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries for all occupants in the event of a collision or sudden stop. Without a seat belt, occupants could be shifted too close to a deploying air bag, strike the interior structure or be thrown from the vehicle. Properly worn seat belts greatly reduce these hazards.

Always follow the precautions about seat belts, air bags and occupant safety contained in this manual.

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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.

WARNING

Every person in your vehicle needs to be properly restrained at all times, including infants and 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 interior. Always use a child restraint appropriate for your child's height and weight.

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NOTICE

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 and as low as possible. Check if belt fits periodically. A child's squirming could put the belt out of position. Children are given the most safety in the event of an accident when they are restrained by a proper restraint system in the rear seat. If a larger child (over age 12) 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 12 and under should be restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER place a child age 12 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 centre of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still touches their face or neck they need to be returned to a child restraint system.

WARNING - Shoulder belts

on small children

• Never allow a shoulder belt to be in contact with a child’s neck or face whilst the vehicle is in motion.

• If seat belts are not properly worn and adjusted on children, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

Pregnant women

The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen the chance of injury in an accident. When a seat belt is used, the lap belt portion should be placed as low and snugly as possible on the hips, not across the abdomen. For specific recommendations, consult a physician.

WARNING - Pregnant

women

Pregnant women must never place the lap portion of the safety belt over the area of the abdomen where the fetus is located or above the abdomen where the belt could crush the fetus during an impact.

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.

Do not lie down

To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achieve maximum effectiveness of the restraint system, all passengers should be sitting up and the front and rear seats should be in an upright position when the vehicle is moving. A seat belt cannot provide proper protection if the person is lying down in the rear seat or if the front and rear seats are in a reclined position.

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WARNING

Riding with a reclined seatback increases your chance of serious or fatal injuries in the event of a collision or sudden stop. The protection of your restraint system (seat belts and air bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seat. Seat belts must be snug against your hips and chest to work properly. The more the seatback is reclined, the greater the chance that an occupant's hips will slide under the lap belt causing serious internal injuries or the occupant's neck could strike the shoulder belt. Drivers and passengers should always sit well back in their seats, properly belted, and with the seatbacks upright.

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

When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after the rear seatback has been folded down, be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle. Be sure that the webbing or buckle does not get caught or pinched in the rear seat. A seat belt with damaged webbing or buckle could possibly fail during a collision or sudden stop, resulting in serious injury. If the webbing or buckles are damaged, get them replaced immediately.

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, they 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 fabric.

When to replace seat belts

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 authorised KIA dealer.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Children riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must always be properly restrained to minimise the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden manoeuvre. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the front seat. Larger children not in a child restraint should use one of the seat belts provided.

You should be aware of the specific requirements in your country. Child and/or infant safety seats 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 designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt, or by a tether anchor and/or ISOFIX anchors (if equipped).

Children could be injured or killed in a crash if their restraints are not properly secured. For small children and babies, a child seat or infant seat must be used. Before buying a particular child restraint system, make sure it fits your car seat and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow all the instructions provided by the manufacturer when installing the child restraint system.

WARNING

• A child restraint system must be placed in the rear seat. Never install a child or infant seat on the front passenger's seat. Should an accident occur and cause the passenger side air bag to deploy, it could severely injure or kill an infant or child seated in an infant or child seat. Thus only use a child restraint in the rear seat of your vehicle.

• A seat belt or child restraint system can become very hot if it is left in a closed vehicle on a sunny day, even if the outside temperature does not feel hot. Be sure to check the seat cover and buckles before placing a child there.

• When the child restraint system is not in use, store it in the luggage area or fasten it with a seat belt so that it will not be thrown forward in the case of a sudden stop or an accident.

• Children may be seriously injured or killed by an inflating air bag. All children, even those too large for child restraints, must ride in the rear seat.

WARNING

To reduce the chance or serious or fatal injuries:

• Children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear seat. A child riding in the front passenger seat can be forcefully struck by an inflating air bag resulting in serious or fatal injuries.

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

• Always make sure the child seat is secured properly in the car and your child is securely restrained in the child seat.

• 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.

• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child causing serious internal injuries.

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• Never leave children unattended in a vehicle – not even for a short time. The car can heat up very quickly, resulting in serious injuries to children inside. Even very young children may inadvertently cause the vehicle to move, entangle themselves in the windows, or lock themselves or others inside the vehicle.

• Never allow two children, or any two persons, to use the same seat belt.

• Children often squirm and reposition themselves improperly. Never let a child ride with the shoulder belt under their arm or behind their back. Always properly position and secure children in rear seat.

• Never allow a child to stand-up or kneel on the seat or floorboard of a moving vehicle. During a collision or sudden stop, the child can be violently thrown against the vehicles interior, resulting in serious injury.

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• Never use an infant carrier or a child safety seat that "hooks" over a seatback, it may not provide adequate security in an accident.

• Seat belts can become very hot, especially when the car is parked in direct sunlight. Always check seat belt buckles before fastening them over a child.

• After an accident, have an authorised KIA dealer check the child restraint system, seat belt, tether anchor and lower anchor.

• If there is not enough space to place the child restraint system because of the driver's seat, install the child restraint system in the rear right seat.

• Always store or secure a child seat, even when it is not in use. During a collision or sudden stop, the child seat could be thrown inside the vehicle.

Rearward-facing child restraint system

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Forward-facing child restraint system

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Using a child restraint system

For small children and babies, the use of a child seat or infant seat is required.This child seat or infant seat should be of appropriate size for the child and should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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For safety reasons, we recommend that the child restraint system be used in the rear seats.

WARNING

Never place a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, because of the danger that an inflating passenger-side air bag could impact the rear-facing child restraint and kill the child.

WARNING - Child seat

installation

• A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint is not properly anchored to the car and the child is not properly restrained in the child restraint. Before installing the child restraint system, read the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer.

• If the seat belt does not operate as described in this section, have the system checked immediately by your authorised KIA dealer.

• Failure to observe this manual's instructions regarding child restraint systems and the instructions provided with the child restraint system could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.

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Installing a child restraint system by lap/shoulder belt

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

1. Place the child restraint system in the seat and route the lap/shoulder belt around or through the restraint, following the restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted.

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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.

WARNING

A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint is not properly anchored to the car and the child is not properly restrained in the child restraint. Always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

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3. Buckle the seat belt and allow the seat belt to take up any slack. After installation of the child restraint system, try to move it in all directions to be sure the child restraint system is securely installed.

If you need to tighten the belt, pull more webbing toward the retractor. When you unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to retract, the retractor will automatically revert back to its normal seated passenger emergency locking usage condition.

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Installing a child restraint system by lap belt (on the centre rear seat) (if equipped) - Except Europe

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

1. Place the child restraint system on the centre rear seat.

2. Extend the latch plate tongue of the lap belt.

3. Route the lap belt through the restraint according to the seat manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Buckle the seat belt and adjust the lap belt for a snug hold on the child restraint by pulling on the loose end of the belt. After installation of the child restraint system, try to move it in all directions to be sure the child restraint system is securely installed.

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Securing a child restraint seat with “Tether Anchor” system (if equipped)

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

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1. Route the child restraint seat strap over the seatback.

For vehicles with adjustable headrest, route the tether strap under the headrest and between the headrest posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to the appropriate child restraint hook holder and tighten to secure the child restraint seat.

WARNING - Tether strap

• A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint is not properly anchored to the car and the child is not properly restrained in the child restraint. Always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

• Never mount more than one child restraint to a single tether or to a single lower anchorage point.The increased load caused by multiple seats may cause the tethers or anchorage points to break, causing serious injury or death.

WARNING - Child restraint

check

Check that the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Incorrectly fitted child restraints may swing, twist, tip or separate causing death or serious injury.

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WARNING

- Child restraint anchorage

• Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

• The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.

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Securing a child restraint system with “ISOFIX” system and “Tether Anchorage” system (if equipped)

ISOFIX is a standardised method of fitting child seats that eliminates the need to use the standard adult seat belt to secure the seat in the vehicle. This enables a much more secure and positive location with the added benefit of easier and quicker installation.

An ISOFIX-seat can only be installed if it has vehicle-specific approval in accordance with the requirements of ECER44.

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There is a child restraint symbol located on the lower portion of each side of the rear seatbacks. These symbols indicate the position of the lower anchors for child restraints so equipped.

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Both rear outboard seats are equipped with a pair of ISOFIX anchorages as well as a corresponding top tether anchorage on the back side of the back rest. The ISOFIX anchorages are located between seat cushion and back rest, marked with the ISOFIX icon.

For installation, CRS ISOFIX connecters have to engage with the vehicles ISOFIX anchorages (listen for a CLICK, check potential visual indicators on the CRS and cross-check by pulling).

CRS with universal approval to ECE-R 44 need to be fixed additionally with a top tether strap connected to the corresponding top tether anchorage point in the back rest.

The installing and the use of a child-seat has to be done according to the installing-manual, which is added to the ISOFIX-seat.

WARNING

Install the child restraint seat fully rearward against the seatback with the seatback in a vertical position, not reclined.

WARNING

• When using the vehicle's "ISOFIX" system to install a child restraint system in the rear seat, all unused vehicle rear seat belt metal latch plates or tabs must be latched securely in their seat belt buckles and the seat belt webbing must be retracted behind the child restraint to prevent the child from reaching and taking hold of unretracted seat belts. Unlatched metal latch plates or tabs may allow the child to reach the unretracted seat belts which may result in strangulation and a serious injury or death to the child in the child restraint.

• Do not place anything around the lower anchors. Also make sure that the seat belt is not caught in the lower anchors.

To secure the child restraint seat

1. To engage the child restraint seat to the ISOFIX anchor, insert the child restraint seat latch into the ISOFIX anchor. Listen for the audible “click” sound.

CAUTION

Do not allow the rear seat belt webbing to get scratched or pinched by the ISOFIX-seat latch and ISOFIX anchor during the installation.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to the child restraint hook holder and tighten to secure the seat. (Refer to the previous page.)

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WARNING

• Do not install a child restraint seat at the centre of the rear seat using the vehicle's ISOFIX anchors. The ISOFIX anchors are only provided for the left and right outboard rear seating positions. Do not misuse the ISOFIX anchors by attempting to attach a child restraint seat in the middle of the rear seat to the ISOFIX anchors.

In a crash, the child restraint seat ISOFIX attachments may not be strong enough to secure the child restraint seat properly in the centre of the rear seat and may break, causing serious injury or death.

• Do not mount more than one child restraint to a child restraint lower anchorage point. The improper increased load may cause the anchorage points or tether anchor to break, causing serious injury or death.

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• Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX-compatible child restraint seat only to the appropriate locations shown in the illustration.

• Always follow the installation and use instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint.

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Child Seat Restraint Suitability For Seat Position using the Seat Belt

- For Europe

Use child safety seats that have been officially approved and are appropriate for your children. When using the child safety seats, refer to the following table.

Age Group

0 : Up to 10 kg (0 - 9 months)

0+ : Up to 13 kg (0 - 2 years)

I : 9 kg to 18 kg (9 months - 4 years)

II & III : 15 kg to 36 kg (4 - 12 years)

Front passenger Rear outboard Rear centre

UUU

U : Suitable for "universal" category restraints approved for use in this mass group

Seating Position

WARNING

We recommend that a child restraint seat be installed in the rear seat, even if the front passenger's air bag ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF position. To ensure the safety of your child, the front passenger’s air bag must be deactivated when it should be necessary to install a child restraint seat on the front passenger seat in exceptional circumstances.

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Child seat restraint suitability for vehicle ISOFIX positions - For Europe

vehicle ISOFIX positions

Mass Group Size Class Fixture

Front Passenger

Carrycot

0 : UP to 10kg E ISO/R1 - X X -

0+ : UP to 13kg

I : 9 to 18kg

F ISO/L1 - X X -

G ISO/L2 - X X -

E ISO/R1 - X X -

D ISO/R2 - X X -

C ISO/R3 - X X -

D ISO/R2 - X X -

C ISO/R3 - X X -

B ISO/F2 - IUF IUF -

B1 ISO/F2X - IUF IUF -

A ISO/F3 - IUF IUF -

Rear Outboard

(Driver side)

Rear Outboard

(Passenger side)

Rear Centre

IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal

category approved for use in the mass group.

IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraints systems (CRS) given

in the attached list. These ISOFIX CRS are those of the "specific vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-universal" categories.

X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint system in

this mass group and/or this size class.

* Both ISO/R2 and ISO/R3 are able to be set up only at the foremost

position of the passenger seat.

* ISOFIX child restraint system size classes and fixtures

A - ISO/F3: Full-Height Forward-Facing toddler CRS (height 720mm) B - ISO/F2: Reduced-Height Forward-Facing toddler CRS (height

650mm)

B1 - ISO/F2X: Reduced-Height Second Version Back Surface Shape

Forward-Facing toddler CRS (height 650mm) C - ISO/R3: Full-Size Rearward-Facing toddler CRS D - ISO/R2: Reduced-Size Rearward-Facing toddler CRS E - ISO/R1: Infant-Size Rearward-Facing CRS F - ISO/L1: Left Lateral Facing position CRS (carry-cot) G - ISO/L2: Right Lateral Facing position CRS (carry-cot)

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Recommended child restraint systems – For Europe

Mass Group Name Manufacturer Type of Fixation

Rearward facing with vehicle

specific ISOFIX platform type “A”

Forward facing with vehicle ISOFIX

lower anchorage + Top tether

Group 0-1

(0-18kg)

Group 1 (9-18kg)

Bimbo G0/1 S FAIR

Baby-Safe Plus II Britax Römer Rearward facing with ISOFIX adapter E1 04301146

Duo Plus Britax Römer

CRS Manufacturer information

FAIR http://www.fairbimbofix.com Britax Römer http://www.britax.com

ECE-R44

Approval No.

E4 03443416 (Seat)

E4 0443718 (Platform)

E1 04301133

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AIR BAG - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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(1) Driver’s front air bag* (2) Passenger’s front air bag* (3) Side impact air bag* (4) Curtain air bag* (5) Driver’s knee air bag* (6) Front passenger’s air bag ON/OFF

switch*

* : if equipped

WARNING

Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the safety belts provided in order to minimise 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.

• Air bags inflate instantly in the event of a serious frontal or side collision (if equipped with side air bag or curtain air bag) 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 order to help provide protection in a severe collision, the air bags must inflate rapidly. The speed of air bag inflation is a consequence of the extremely short time in which a collision occurs and the need 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 in a severe collision and is thus a necessary part of 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 air bag can cause fatal injuries, especially if the occupant is positioned excessively close to the steering wheel.

WARNING

• To avoid severe personal injury or death caused by deploying air bags in a collision, the driver should sit as far back from the steering wheel air bag as possible (at least 250 mm (10 inches) away). The front passengers should always move their seats as far back as possible and sit back in their seat.

• Air bags inflate instantly in the event of collision, and passengers may be injured by the air bag expansion force if they are not in a proper position.

• Air bag inflation may cause injuries including facial or bodily abrasions, injuries from broken glasses or burns.

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Noise and smoke

When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke and powder in the air inside of the vehicle. This is normal and is a result of the ignition of the air bag inflator. After the air bag inflates, you may feel 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 the smoke and powder are nontoxic, they 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.

WARNING

When the air bags deploy, the air bag related parts in the steering wheel and/or instrument panel and/or in both sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors are very hot. To prevent injury, do not touch the air bag storage area’s internal components immediately after an air bag has inflated.

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

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 a 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.

If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch, you can activate or deactivate the front passenger’s air bag when necessary.

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WARNING

• Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag in front of it!

• Never put a child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If the front passenger air bag inflates, it can cause serious or fatal injuries.

• When children are seated in the rear outboard seats of a vehicle equipped with side and/or curtain air bags, be sure to install the child restraint system as far away from the door side as possible, and securely lock the child restraint system in position.

Inflation of side and/or curtain air bags could cause serious injury or death to an infant or child.

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Air bag warning light

The purpose of the air bag warning light in your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

When the ignition switch is turned ON, the warning light should illuminate for approximately 6 seconds, then go off.

Have the system checked if:

• 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 whilst the vehicle is in motion.

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

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Passenger’s front air bag ON indicator (if equipped)

The passenger's front air bag ON indicator illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

The passenger's front air bag ON indicator also comes on when the passenger's front air bag ON/OFF switch is set to the ON position and goes off after approximately 60 seconds.

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Passenger’s front air bag OFF indicator (if equipped)

The passenger’s front air bag OFF indicator illuminates for about 4 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

The passenger’s front air bag OFF indicator also comes on when the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF position and goes off when the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch is set to the ON position.

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CAUTION

If the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch malfunctions, the passenger’s front air bag OFF indicator will not illuminate (The passenger's front air bag ON indicator comes on and goes off after approximately 60 seconds) and the passenger’s front air bag will inflate in a frontal impact even if the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF position.

If this occurs, have an authorised KIA dealer inspect the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch and the SRS air bag system as soon as possible.

SRS components and functions

The SRS consists of the following components:

1. Driver's front air bag module*

2. Passenger's front air bag module*

3. Side impact air bag modules*

4. Curtain air bag modules*

5. Driver’s knee air bag module*

6. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies*

7. Air bag warning light

8. SRS control module (SRSCM)

9. Side impact sensors*

10. Anchor pre-tensioner assembly* (driver side)

11. Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch*

12. Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF indicator*

* : if equipped

The SRSCM continually monitors all SRS components whilst the ignition switch is ON to determine if a crash impact is severe enough to require air bag deployment or pre-tensioner seat belt deployment.

The SRS air bag warning light " " on the instrument panel will illuminate for about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, after which the SRS air bag warning light " " should go out.

WARNING

If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the SRS. Have an authorised 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 whilst the vehicle is in motion.

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

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Driver’s front air bag (1)

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

Driver’s front air bag (2) Driver’s front air bag (3)

OHM039103N/H OHM039104N/H

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.

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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Passenger’s front air bag

B240B05L/H

WARNING

• Do not install or place any accessories (drink holder, sticker, etc.) on the front passenger's panel above the glove box in a vehicle with a passenger's air bag. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the passenger's air bag inflates.

• When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the instrument panel surface.

It may become a dangerous projectile and cause injury if the passenger's air bag inflates.

WARNING

• If an air bag deploys, there may be a loud noise followed by 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 persons. Always wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly with lukewarm water and a mild soap after an accident in which the air bags were deployed.

• The SRS can function only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. If the SRS " " 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 whilst driving, the SRS is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle immediately inspected by an authorised 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 key. 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 “ ” warning light to illuminate.

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Driver’s front air bag

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Driver’s knee air bag

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Driver's and passenger's front air bag (if equipped)

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

The indications of the system's presence are the letters "AIR BAG" embossed on the air bag pad cover in the steering wheel and/or on the cover of the driver’s side knee bolster located below the steering wheel and the passenger's side front panel pad above the glove box.

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

Passenger’s front air bag

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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.

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WARNING

Always use seat belts and child restraints – every trip, every time, everyone! Air bags inflate with considerable force and in the blink of an eye. Seat belts help keep occupants in proper position to obtain maximum benefit from the air bag. Even with air bags, improperly belted and unbelted occupants can be severely injured when the air bag inflates. Always follow the precautions about seat belts, air bags and occupant safety contained in this manual.

To reduce the chance of serious or fatal injuries and receive the maximum safety benefit from your restraint system:

• Never place a child in any child or booster seat in the front seat.

• ABC – Always Buckle Children in the back seat. It is the safest place for children of any age to ride.

• Front and side air bags can injure occupants improperly positioned in the front seats.

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• Move your seat as far back as practical from the front air bags, whilst still maintaining control of the vehicle.

• You and your passengers should never sit or lean unnecessarily close to the air bags. Improperly positioned drivers and passengers can be severely injured by inflating air bags.

• Never lean against the door or centre console – always sit in an upright position.

• Do not allow a passenger to ride in the front seat when the passenger’s front air bag OFF indicator is illuminated, because the air bag will not deploy in the event of a moderate or severe frontal crash.

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• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag modules on the steering wheel, instrument panel, driver’s side knee bolster, and the front passenger's panel above the glove box, because any such object could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the air bags to deploy.

• 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.

• If the SRS air bag warning light “ ”remains illuminated whilst the vehicle is being driven, have an authorised KIA dealer inspect the air bag system as soon as possible.

• Air bags can only be used once – have an authorised KIA dealer replace the air bag immediately after deployment.

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• The SRS is designed to deploy the front air bags only when an impact is sufficiently severe and when the impact angle is less than 30° from the forward longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Additionally, the air bags will only deploy once. Seat belts must be worn at all times.

• Front air bags are not intended to deploy in side-impact, rearimpact or rollover crashes. In addition, front air bags will not deploy in frontal crashes below the deployment threshold.

• A child restraint system must never be placed in the front seat. The infant or child could be severely injured or killed by an air bag deployment in case of an accident.

(Continued)

• Children age 12 and under must always be properly restrained in the rear seat. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. If a child over 12 must be seated in the front seat, he or she must be properly belted and the seat should be moved as far back as possible.

• For maximum safety protection in all types of crashes, all occupants including the driver should always wear their seat belts whether or not an air bag is also provided at their seating position to minimise the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash. Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the air bag whilst the vehicle is in motion.

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• Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash. All occupants should sit upright with the seat back in an upright position, centred on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor until the vehicle is parked and the ignition key is removed.

• The SRS air bag system must deploy very rapidly to provide protection in a crash. If an occupant is out of position because of not wearing a seat belt, the air bag may forcefully contact the occupant causing serious or fatal injuries.

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Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)

The passenger’s front air bag can be deactivated by the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch if a child restraint is installed on the front passenger's seat or if the front passenger's seat is unoccupied by a person.

To ensure the safety of your child, the passenger’s front air bag must be deactivated when it should be necessary to install a rearward facing child seat on the front passenger seat in exceptional circumstances.

To deactivate or reactivate the passenger’s front air bag:

To deactivate the passenger’s front air bag, insert the master key into the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch and turn it to the OFF position. The passenger’s front air bag OFF indicator ( ) will illuminate and stay on until the passenger’s front air bag is reactivated.

To reactivate the passenger’s front air bag, insert the master key into the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch and turn it to the ON position. The passenger’s front air bag OFF indicator will go out and the passenger’s front air bag ON indicator ( ) will illuminate for approximately 60 seconds.

Safety features of your vehicle

WARNING

The front air bag ON/OFF switch could turn by using a similar small rigid device. Always check the status of the front air bag ON/OFF switch and passenger's front air bag ON/OFF indicator.

✽✽

NOTICE

• When the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch is set to the ON position, the passenger’s front air bag is activated and child or infant seat should not be installed on the front passenger seat.

• When the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF position, the passenger’s front air bag is deactivated.

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CAUTION

• If the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch is not working properly, the air bag warning light

()

on the instrument panel will

illuminate. And, the passenger's front air bag

OFF indicator nate (The passenger's front air bag ON indicator comes on and goes off after approximately 60 seconds), the SRS Control Module reactivate the passenger’s front air bag and the passenger’s front air bag will inflate in frontal impact crashes even if the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF position.

If this occurs, have an authorised KIA dealer inspect the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch, the pre-tensioner seat belt system and the SRS air bag system as soon as possible.

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will not illumi-

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• If the SRS air bag warning light blinks or does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or if it illuminates whilst the vehicle is being driven, have an authorised KIA dealer inspect the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch, pretensioner seat belt and the SRS air bag system as soon as possible.

WARNING

• The driver is responsible for the proper position of the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch.

• Deactivate the passenger's front air bag only when the ignition switch is switched off, or the malfunction may occur in the SRS Control Module. And there may be a danger that the driver's and/or front passenger’s and/or side and curtain air bag may fail to trigger, or not trigger correctly during a collision.

• Never install a rearward facing child seat on the front passenger's seat unless the passenger's front air bag has been deactivated. The infant or child could be severely injured or killed by an air bag deployment in case of an accident.

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• Even though your vehicle is equipped with the passenger's front air bag ON/OFF switch, do not install a child restraint system in the front passenger's seat. A child restraint system must never be placed in the front seat. Children who are too large for child restraint systems should always occupy the rear seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. Children are afforded the most safety in the event of an accident when they are restrained by a proper restraint system in the rear seat.

• As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger's seat, reactivate the front passenger's air bag.

Front

OTA030033

OTF030036

Side impact air bag (if equipped)

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

The side impact air bags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact. The side impact air bags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.

WARNING

Do not allow the passengers to lean their heads or bodies onto 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 and/or curtain air bags.

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WARNING

• The side impact air bag is supplemental to the seat belt systems and is not a substitute for them. Therefore your seat belts must be worn at all times whilst the vehicle is in motion. The air bags deploy only in certain side impact conditions severe enough to cause significant injury to the vehicle occupants.

• For best protection from the side impact air bag system and to avoid being injured by the deploying side impact air bag, both front and all rear (if equipped) 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’ arms and hands should be placed on their laps.

• Do not use any accessory seat covers.

(Continued)

• Use of seat covers could reduce or prevent the effectiveness of the system.

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

• Do not place any objects over the air bag or between the air bag and yourself.

• Do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental side impact air bag inflates.

• To prevent unexpected deployment of the side impact air bag that may result in personal injury, avoid impact to the side impact sensor when the ignition switch is on.

• If the seat or seat cover is damaged, have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorised KIA dealer because your vehicle is equipped with side impact air bags.

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OTF030038

Curtain air bag (if equipped)

Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the centre pillar. They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the rear outboard seat occupants in certain side impact collisions.

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The curtain air bags are designed to deploy only during certain side impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and impact. The curtain air bags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations, collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in most rollover situations.

WARNING

• In order for side and curtain air bags to provide their best protection, front seat occupants and outboard rear occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belts properly fastened. Importantly, children should sit in a proper child restraint system in the rear seat.

• When children are seated in the rear outboard seats, they must be seated in the proper child restraint system. Make sure to position the child restraint system as far away from the door side as possible, and secure the child restraint system in a locked position.

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• Do not allow the passengers to lean their heads or bodies onto 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 and/or curtain air bags.

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

Failure to follow the above instructions can result in injury or death to the vehicle occupants in an accident.

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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. In other words, just because your vehicle is damaged and even if it is totally unusable, don’t be surprised that the air bags did not inflate.

OTA030036R/OTA030037/H/OTA030039

Air bag collision sensors

(1) SRS control module (2) Side impact sensor (if equipped)

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WARNING

• 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, causing severe injury or death.

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

(Continued)

• Problems may arise if the sensor installation angles are changed due to the deformation of the front bumper, body or B pillars where side collision sensors are installed. Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorised KIA dealer.

• Your vehicle has been designed to absorb impact and deploy the air bag(s) in certain collisions. Installing bumper guards or replacing a bumper with non-genuine parts may adversely affect your vehicle’s collision and air bag deployment performance.

OPA037040/H

Air bag inflation conditions

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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OSA038120

OTF030042

Side impact and curtain air bags (if equipped)

Side impact and 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.

Although the front air bags (driver’s and front passenger’s air bags) are designed to inflate only in frontal collisions, they also may inflate in other types of collisions if the front impact sensors detect a sufficient impact. Side impact and curtain air bags are designed to inflate only in side impact collisions, but they may inflate in other collisions if the side impact sensors detect a sufficient impact.

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

OPA037041/H

Air bag non-inflation conditions

• 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.

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• Frontal 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.

• 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.

However, side impact and curtain air bags may inflate depending on the intensity, vehicle speed and angles of impact.

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1VQA2089OSA038121OPA037042/H

• 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.

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OPA037043 1VQA2091 OSA038122

• 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.

• Air bags may not inflate in rollover accidents because air bag deployment would not provide protection to the occupants.

However, side impact and curtain air bags may inflate when the vehicle is rolled over by a side impact collision, if the vehicle is equipped with side impact air bags and curtain air bags.

• 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.

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SRS Care

The SRS is virtually maintenance-free and so there are no parts you can safely service by yourself. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate when you turn the ignition ON, or if it continuously remains on, have your vehicle immediately inspected by an authorised KIA dealer.

Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, installing, repairing, or any work on the steering wheel must be performed by an authorised KIA dealer. Improper handling of the SRS system may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING

• Modification to SRS components or wiring, including the addition of any kind of badges to the pad covers or modifications to the body structure, can adversely affect SRS performance and lead to possible 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.

No objects should be placed over

• or near the air bag modules on the steering wheel, instrument panel, and the front passenger's panel above the glove box, because any such object could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the air bags to inflate.

(Continued)

• If the air bags inflate, they must be replaced by an authorised KIA dealer.

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

• If components of the air bag system must be discarded, or if the vehicle must be scrapped, certain safety precautions must be observed. An authorised 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.

• If your car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on the flooring, you shouldn't try to start the engine; have the car towed to an authorised KIA dealer.

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Additional safety precautions

• Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a foldeddown back seat. All occupants should

sit upright, fully back in their seats with their seat belts on and their feet on the floor.

• Passengers should not move out of

or change seats whilst the vehicle is moving. A passenger who is not wear-

ing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle.

• Each seat belt is designed to restrain one occupant. If more than one person uses the same seat belt, they could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

• Do not use any accessories on seat belts. Devices claiming to improve occupant comfort or reposition the seat belt can reduce the protection provided by the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

• Passengers should not place hard

or sharp objects between themselves and the air bags. Carrying

hard or sharp objects on your lap or in your mouth can result in injuries if an air bag inflates.

• Keep occupants away from the air bag covers. All occupants should sit upright, fully back in their seats with their seat belts on and their feet on the floor. If occupants are too close to the air bag covers, they could be injured if the air bags inflate.

• Do not attach or place objects on or near the air bag covers. Any object attached to or placed on the front or side air bag covers could interfere with the proper operation of the air bags.

• Do not modify the front seats. Modification of the front seats could interfere with the operation of the supplemental restraint system sensing components or side air bags.

• Do not place items under the front seats. Placing items under the front seats could interfere with the operation of the supplemental restraint system sensing components and wiring harnesses.

• Never hold an infant or child on your lap. The infant or child could be seriously injured or killed in the event of a crash. All infants and children should be properly restrained in appropriate child safety seats or seat belts in the rear seat.

WARNING

• Sitting improperly or out of position can cause occupants to be shifted too close to a deploying air bag, strike the interior structure or be thrown from the vehicle resulting in serious injury or death.

• Always sit upright with the seatback in an upright position, centred on the seat cushion with your seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and your feet on the floor.

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.

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■ Type A

■ Type B

■ Type C

Air bag warning label (if equipped)

Air bag warning labels are attached to alert the driver and passengers of potential risk of air bag system.

Note that these government warnings focus on the risk of children. We also want you to be aware of the risks which adults are exposed to. Those have been described in previous pages.

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Keys / 4-3 Remote keyless entry / 4-6 Smart key / 4-9 Theft-alarm system / 4-11 Door locks / 4-14 Tailgate / 4-18 Windows / 4-20 Bonnet / 4-25

Features of your vehicle

Fuel filler lid / 4-27 Sunroof / 4-30 Steering wheel / 4-34 Mirrors / 4-37 Instrument cluster / 4-41 Rear parking assist system / 4-63 Hazard warning flasher / 4-66 Lighting / 4-67 Wipers and washers / 4-74 Interior light / 4-78 Defroster / 4-80 Manual climate control system / 4-81 Automatic climate control system / 4-90 Windscreen defrosting and defogging / 4-97

Storage compartments / 4-100

Interior features / 4-101

Audio system / 4-107

Features of your vehicle

KEYS

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 authorised 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 place (not in the vehicle).

■ Type A

OFD047002-A/OED036001A

Key operations

Type A

Used to start the engine, lock and unlock the doors.

Features of your vehicle

■ Type B

OSA049001L

Type B

To unfold the key, press the release button then the key will unfold automatically.

To fold the key, fold the key manually whilst pressing the release button.

CAUTION

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

Features of your vehicle

■ Type C

OTA040001

Type C

To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button and remove the mechanical key.

To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.

WARNING - Ignition key

Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous even if the key is not in the ignition switch. Children copy adults and they could place the key in the ignition switch. The ignition key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or even death. Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children.

WARNING

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.

OED036001A

Immobiliser system (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic engine immobiliser system to reduce the risk of unauthorised vehicle use.

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

With the immobiliser system, whenever you insert your ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to ON, it checks and determines and verifies if the ignition key is valid or not.

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.

Features of your vehicle

To activate the immobiliser system:

Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The immobiliser system activates automatically. Without a valid ignition key for your vehicle, the engine will not start.

To deactivate the immobiliser system:

Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and turn it to the ON position.

WARNING

In order to prevent theft of your vehicle, do not leave spare keys anywhere in your vehicle. Your immobiliser 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 immobiliser 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.

CAUTION

Do not put metal accessories near the ignition switch. Metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal and may prevent the engine from being started.

✽✽

NOTICE

If you need additional keys or lose your keys, consult an authorised KIA dealer.

CAUTION

The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of the immobiliser system. It is designed to give years of trouble-free service, however you should avoid exposure to moisture, static electricity and rough handling. Immobiliser system malfunction could occur.

CAUTION

Do not change, alter or adjust the immobiliser system because it could cause the immobiliser system to malfunction and should only be serviced by an authorised KIA dealer.

Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the immobiliser system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.

Features of your vehicle

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)

■ Type A

ORBC040091

■ Type B

OTA040002

■ Type C

Lock (1)

All doors (and tailgate) are locked if the lock button is pressed whilst all doors are closed. The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors are locked. However, if any door, engine bonnet or tailgate remains open, the hazard warning lights will not operate. If all doors, engine bonnet and tailgate are closed after the lock button is pressed, the hazard warning lights will blink once.

Unlock (2)

All doors (and tailgate) are unlocked if the unlock button is pressed.

The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors are unlocked.

After pressing this button, the doors will lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 seconds.

Tailgate unlock (3) (if equipped)

The tailgate is unlocked if the button is pressed for more than 1 second. The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the tailgate is unlocked. However, after pressing this button, the tailgate will lock automatically unless you open the tailgate within 30 seconds. Also, once the tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate will lock automatically.

❈ The word “HOLD” is written on the but-

ton to inform you that you must press and hold the button for 1 second.

OTAR042240

Remote keyless entry system operations

Features of your vehicle

Transmitter precautions

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NOTICE

The transmitter will not work if any of following occur:

• The ignition key is in ignition switch.

• You exceed the operating distance

limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).

• The battery in the transmitter is

weak.

• Other vehicles or objects may be

blocking the signal.

• The weather is extremely cold.

• The transmitter is close to a radio

transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with

normal operation of the transmitter. When the transmitter does not work correctly, open and close the door with the ignition key. If you have a problem with the transmitter, contact an authorised KIA dealer.

CAUTION

Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer vehicle warranty.

CAUTION

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 expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

■ Type A

■ Type B

OSL040005

■ Type C

OTA042256

Battery replacement

Features of your vehicle

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 gen-

tly pry open the transmitter centre cover.

2. Replace the battery with new one.

When replacing the battery, make sure the battery positive “+” symbol faces up as indicated in the illustration.

3. Install the battery in the reverse order

of removal.

For transmitter replacement, see an authorised KIA dealer to reprogram the transmitter.

CAUTION

Replace the battery of accessory smart key with new one per one year. But replace the battery as soon as possible in case KEY low battery indicator illuminates.

CAUTION

• The transmitter or smart key 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 or replace the battery, contact an authorised KIA dealer.

• Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter or smart key to malfunction. Be sure to use the correct battery.

• To avoid damaging the transmitter or smart key, don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it to heat or sunlight.

CAUTION

An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health.

Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) or regulation.

SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)

■ Type A

OTA040003

■ Type B

OTAR042240

With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door (and tailgate) and even start the engine without inserting the key.

The functions of buttons on a smart key are similar to the remote keyless entry. (Refer to the “Remote keyless entry” in this section.)

There are no buttons on the accessory smart key(type B)

WARNING

If the battery of accessory smart key is totally discharged, it is impossible to enter the vehicle. In this case, you can enter the vehicle with a mechanical key.

Smart key functions

Carrying the smart key, you may lock and unlock the vehicle doors (and tailgate). Also, you may start the engine. Refer to the following, for more details.

Features of your vehicle

OTA040004/H

Locking

Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and tailgate) closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors (and tailgate). If all doors (and tailgate) and engine bonnet are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and tailgate) are locked.

The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from the outside door handle. If you want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should check the door lock button inside the vehicle or pull the outside door handle.

Features of your vehicle

Even though you press the outside door handle buttons, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if any of following occur:

• The smart key is in the vehicle.

• The ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position.

• Any door except the tailgate is open.

Unlocking

Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and tailgate) closed and locked, unlocks all the doors (and tailgate). The hazard warning lights blink twice to indicate that all doors (and tailgate) are unlocked.

The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from the outside door handle.

When the smart key is recognized in the area of 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from the front outside door handle, other people can also open the door without possession of the smart key.

After pressing the button, the doors will lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 seconds.

Tailgate unlocking

If you are within 0.7 m ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in.) from the outside tailgate handle, with your smart key in possession, the tailgate will unlock and open when you press the tailgate handle switch.

The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the tailgate is unlocked.

Also, once the tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate will lock automatically.

❈ The word “HOLD” is written on the but-

ton to inform you that you must press and hold the button for 1 second.

Start-up

You can start the engine without inserting the key. For detailed information refer to “Starting the engine with a smart key” in section 5.

Smart key precautions

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NOTICE

• If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, and contact an authorised KIA dealer.

• A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key, you should immediately take the vehicle and key to your authorised KIA dealer to protect it from potential theft.

• The smart key will not work if any of following occur:

- The smart key is close to a radio

transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the smart key.

- You keep the smart key near a

mobile two-way radio system or a mobile phone.

- Another vehicle’s smart key is being

operated close to your vehicle. When the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, contact an authorised KIA dealer.

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CAUTION

Keep the smart key away from water or any liquid. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Disarmed

stage

OJC040170

Vehicles equipped with a theft alarm system will have a label attached to the vehicle with the following words:

1. WARNING

2. SECURITY SYSTEM

This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorised entry into the car. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the system provides an audible alarm with blinking of the hazard warning lights.

Features of your vehicle

Armed

stage

Theft-alarm

stage

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Features of your vehicle

Armed stage

Using the smart key

Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.

1.Turn off the engine.

2.Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and the engine bonnet are closed and latched.

3.• Lock the doors by pressing the button

of the front outside door handle with the smart key in your possession.

After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights operate once to indicate that the system is armed.

If any door remains open, the doors won't lock and the chime will sound for 3 seconds. Close the door and try again to lock the doors.

If tailgate or engine bonnet remains open, the hazard warning lights won't operate and theft-alarm will not arm. After this, if the tailgate and engine bonnet are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink once.

• Lock the doors by pressing the lock

button on the smart key. After completion of the steps above,

the hazard warning lights will operate once to indicate that the system is armed.

If any door (and tailgate) or engine bonnet remains open, the hazard warning lights won't operate and theft-alarm will not arm. After this, if all doors (and tailgate) and engine bonnet are closed, the hazard warning lights blink once.

Using the transmitter

Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.

1.Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.

2.Make sure that all doors (and tailgate), the engine bonnet are closed and latched.

3.Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the transmitter.

After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that the system is armed.

If any door (and tailgate) or engine bonnet remains open, the hazard warning lights won't operate and theftalarm will not arm. After this, if all doors (and tailgate) and engine bonnet are closed, the hazard warning lights blink once.

• Do not arm the system until all passengers have left the vehicle. If the system is armed whilst a passenger(s) remains in the vehicle, the alarm may be activated when the remaining passenger(s) leave the vehicle. If any door, tailgate or engine bonnet is opened within 30 seconds after entering the armed stage, the system is disarmed to prevent unnecessary alarm.

Theft-alarm stage

The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs whilst the system is armed.

• A door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).

• The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).

• The engine bonnet is opened.

The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 30 seconds.To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the transmitter (or smart key).

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Disarmed stage

The system will be disarmed when:

Transmitter

- The door unlock button is pressed.

- The engine is started.

- The ignition switch is in the “ON” position for 30 seconds or more.

Smart key

- The door unlock button is pressed.

- The button of the front outside door is pressed whilst carrying the smart key.

- The engine is started.

After the doors are unlocked, the hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the system is disarmed. After pressing the unlock button, if any door (or tailgate) is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will be rearmed.

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NOTICE - Non-immobiliser

system

• Avoid trying to start the engine whilst the alarm is activated. The vehicle starting motor is disabled during the theft-alarm stage. If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter, insert the key into the ignition switch, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for 30 seconds. Then the system will be disarmed.

• If you lose your keys, consult your authorised KIA dealer.

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NOTICE - Immobiliser system

• If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter, insert the key into the ignition switch and start the engine. Then the system will be disarmed.

• If you lose your keys, consult your authorised KIA dealer.

CAUTION

Do not change, alter or adjust the theft-alarm system because it could cause the theft-alarm system to malfunction and should only be serviced by an authorised KIA dealer.

Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.

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DOOR LOCKS

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Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

Mechanical key

• Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock and toward the front of the vehicle to lock.

• If you lock/unlock the door with a key, the doors will lock/unlock.

• If you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/unlock automatically. (if equipped)

• Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.

• When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure that doors are closed securely.

Transmitter/Smart key

• Doors can be locked and unlocked with the transmitter (or smart key). (if equipped)

• Doors can be locked and unlocked pressing the button of the outside door handle with the smart key in your possession.

• Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.

• When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure that doors are closed securely.

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NOTICE

• In cold and wet climates, door locks and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

• If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession with either the vehicle key or door lock switch, the system may stop operating temporarily in order to protect the circuit and prevent damage to system components.

WARNING

• If you don't close the door securely, the door may open again.

• Be careful that someone's body and hands are not trapped when closing the door.

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• If the inner door handle of the front doors is pulled when the door lock button is in lock position, the button is unlocked and door opens. (if equipped)

• Front door cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and the door is open. (if equipped)

• A door cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and any door is open.

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• To lock a door without the key, push the inside door lock button (1) or central door lock switch (if equipped) (2) to the “Lock” position and close the door (3).

• If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle doors will lock automatically. (if equipped)

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NOTICE

Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.

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Operating door locks from inside the vehicle

With the door lock button

• To unlock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The red mark (2) on the door lock button will be visible.

• To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door is locked properly, the red mark (2) on the door lock button will not be visible.

• To open a door, pull the door handle (3) outward.

WARNING - Door lock mal-

function

If a power door lock ever fails to function whilst you are in the vehicle, try one or more of the following techniques to exit:

• Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and manual) whilst simultaneously pulling on the door handle.

• Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.

• Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from outside.

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Driver’s door

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With central door lock switch (if equipped)

Operate by depressing the central door lock switch.

• When pushing down on the front portion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors will lock.

• When pushing down on the rear portion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.

• If the key is in the ignition switch and front door is open, the doors will not lock even though the front portion (1) of central door lock switch is pressed.

• If the smart key is in the vehicle and any door is open, the doors will not lock even though the front portion(1) of central door lock switch is pressed.

WARNING - Doors

• The doors should always be fully closed and locked whilst the vehicle is in motion to prevent accidental opening of the door. Locked doors will also discourage potential intruders when the vehicle stops or slows.

• Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians approaching the vehicle in the path of the door. Opening a door when something is approaching can cause damage or injury.

WARNING - Unlocked

vehicles

Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite theft or possible harm to you or others from someone hiding in your vehicle whilst you are gone. Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.

WARNING - Unattended

children

An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or severe injury to unattended children or animals who cannot escape the vehicle. Furthermore, children might operate features of the vehicle that could injure them, or they could encounter other harm, possibly from someone gaining entry to the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle.

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Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)

All doors will automatically unlock after an impact causes the air bags to deploy.

Speed sensing door lock system (if equipped)

All doors will be automatically locked after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h. And all doors will be automatically unlocked when you turn the engine off and when you remove the ignition key. (if equipped)

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Child-protector rear door lock

The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in the vehicle.

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert a key (or screwdriver) into the hole (1) and turn it to the lock ( ) position. When the child safety lock is in the lock position, the rear door will not open even though the inner door handle is pulled.

3. Close the rear door. To open the rear door, pull the outside

door handle. Even though the doors may be unlocked,

the rear door will not open by pulling the inner door handle until the rear door child safety lock is unlocked.

WARNING - Rear door

locks

If children accidentally open the rear doors whilst the vehicle is in motion, they could fall out and be severely injured or killed. To prevent children from opening the rear doors from the inside, the rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in the vehicle.

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