SPECTRA 2006 Owner Manual

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kia, tthe ccompany

Congratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner of a Kia vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your vehicle and the company like “What is a Kia?”, “Who is Kia?”, “What does ‘Kia’ mean?”.

Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea. It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices.

The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to the world” or “to come up out of to the world.” The second syllable, a, means “Asia.” So, the word Kia, means “to arise from” or “to come up out of Asia to the world.”

Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

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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 Consumer Information manual that provides important information on all warranties regarding your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with an audio system, you will also have a Kia Integrated Audio System manual explaining its operation. 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, the equipment described in this manual, along with the various illustrations, may not all 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 Kia Dealer.

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

tronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Kia Motors Corporation.

Printed in Korea

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Introduction

table of contents

Your vehicle at a glance

Knowing your vehicle

Driving your vehicle

Driving tips

In case of an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications

Index

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Introduction

How to use this manual / 1-2

Vehicle break-in process / 1-3

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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 strong-

ly recommend that you read the entire manual. At the very least, you

must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections spread throughout the manual, which are easily recognized

by their special markings. These sections have precautions that must be followed to prevent personal injury or

death. 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. A good place to start is the index; 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’ll find various WARNING’s, CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this manual. These WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s were prepared to enhance your personal safety and continued satisfaction with Kia vehicle.You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in which personal injury, perhaps severe, could result if the caution is ignored.

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NOTICE

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

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VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.

• Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.

• Avoid full-throttle starts.

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Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview / 2-2 Interior overview / 2-4 Instrument panel overview / 2-5

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Your vehicle at a glance

EXTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Headlights

2. Turn signal light

3. Engine hood

4. Wiper

5. Sunroof (if equipped)

6. Window

7. Outside rearview mirror

8. Door

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Your vehicle at a glance

1. Rear door child safety lock

2. Fuel filler lid

3. Rear window

4. Trunk release lever and key lock

5. Spare tire

6. Outside rearview mirror

7. Tail lights

8. Door handle (driver)

9. Door handle (passenger)

10. Emergency trunk release lever

11. Antenna (if equipped)

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Your vehicle at a glance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Door lock/unlock button

2. Outside rearview mirror control switch (if equipped)

3. Power window switches (if equipped)

4. Master power door lock control (if equipped)

5. Master power window control lock (if equipped)

6. Vent controls

7. Instrument cluster

8. Inside rearview mirror

9. Steering wheel

10. Steering wheel tilt (if equipped)

11. Instrument panel illumination

(if equipped)

12. Trunk release button

13. Hood release lever

14. Brake pedal

15. Accelerator pedal

16. Fuel filler lid release lever

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

Your vehicle at a glance

1. Driver’s Air Bag

2. Light control / Turn signals

3. Instrument cluster

4. Wiper/Washer

5. Ignition switch

6. Traction control system (if equipped)

7. Hazard

8. Climate control system

9. Shift lever

10. Passenger’s airbag

11. Glove box

12. Audio controls (if equipped)

13. Auto cruise controls (if equipped)

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Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-4 Immobilizer system / 3-7 Door locks / 3-9

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Windows / 3-14 Seat / 3-17 Safety belts / 3-29 Airbag - supplemental restraint system / 3-56 Trunk / 3-80 Hood / 3-83 Fuel filler lid / 3-84 Mirrors / 3-87 Interior lights / 3-91 Storage compartment / 3-93 Interior features / 3-96 Sunroof / 3-101 Luggage net / 3-104 Antenna / 3-105

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KEYS

The key code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set.

Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia Dealer to duplicate the keys easily.

Remove the plate and store it in a safe place. Also, record the code

number and keep it in a safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

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➀➁

Key operations

➀ Master key

Used to start the engine, lock and unlock the doors, lock and unlock the glove box (if equipped), and open the trunk (if equipped).

➁ Transmitter

Used to lock and unlock the doors and trunk (if equipped).

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WARNING - Ignition key

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

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CAUTION

Use only Kia original parts for the ignition key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket key is used, the ignition switch may not return to ON after START. If this happens, the starter will continue to operate causing damage to the starter motor and possible fire due to excessive current in the wiring.

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)

• Type A

➀

➁

➃

➀ Lock ( )

➁ Unlock ( )

➂

• Type B

➁

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➃

➀

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➀ Lock button

➁ Unlock button ➂ Trunk lid open button

Panic button

➃

All doors are locked and the hazard lamp flash once if the lock button is pressed.

The driver’s door is unlocked and the hazard lamp will flash twice if the unlock button is pressed once. All doors are unlocked if the unlock button is pressed twice within 3 seconds.

After depressing this button, the doors will be locked automatically unless you open the doors within 30 seconds.

➂ Trunk lid open ( , if equipped)

The trunk lid opens if this button is pressed.

Panic ( , if equipped)

➃

The horn sounds and hazard lamp will flash for about 27 seconds if this button is pressed.

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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 (10 m).

- The battery in the transmitter is weak.

- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

- The weather is extremely cold.

- The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

When the transmitter does not work correctly, open and close the door with the ignition key. If you have a problem with the transmitter, contact an authorized Kia Dealer.

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NOTICE

Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer vehicle warranty.

Operational distance may vary depending upon the area the transmitter is used in. For example, if the vehicle is parked near police stations, government and public offices, broadcasting stations, military installations, airports, or transmitting towers, etc.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-

210. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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• Type A

➀

• Type B

➀

Battery replacement

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

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

2. Replace the battery with new one. When replacing the battery, make sure the battery positive “+” symbol faces up (type A) or faces down (type B) as indicated in the illustration.

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

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NOTICE

The keyless entry system transmitter is designed to give you years of troublefree use, however it can malfunction if exposed to moisture or static electricity. If you are unsure how to use your transmitter or replace the battery, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

For replacement transmitters, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for reprogramming.

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CAUTION

• Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to malfunction. Be sure to use the correct battery.

• To avoid damaging the transmitter, don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it to heat or sunlight.

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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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

Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition key, and antenna coil in the key cylinder and BCM (Body Control Module) in the instrument panel.

With this system, whenever you insert your ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to ON, the antenna coil in the ignition switch receives a signal from the transponder in the ignition key and then sends the signal to the BCM (Body control Module).

The BCM checks the signal and determines whether the ignition key is valid.

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

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

To deactivate the immobilizer system:

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

To activate the immobilizer system:

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

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NOTICE

When starting the engine, do not use the key with other immobilizer keys around. Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each key separately not to have any malfunction after you receive your new vehicle.

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This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-

210. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Limp home (override) procedure

When you turn the ignition key to the

ON position, if the IMMO indicator remains on continuously after blinking 6 times, your transponder

equipped in the ignition key is out of order. You cannot start the engine without the lime home procedure. To

start the engine, you have to input your password by using the ignition

switch.

The following procedure is how to

input your password of “2345” as an example.

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. The IMMO indicator ( ) will

blink 6 times and remain on indicating the beginning of the limp home procedure.

2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC position.

3. To enter the first digit (in this example “2”), turn the ignition key to the ON and ACC position twice. Perform the same procedure for the next digits between 3 seconds and 10 seconds (for example, for “3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC 3 times).

4. If all of the digits have been input successfully, you have to start the engine within 10 seconds. If you attempt to start the engine after 10 seconds, the engine will not start and you will have to input your password again.

After performing the limp home procedure, you have to see an authorized Kia dealer immediately to inspect and repair your ignition key or immobilizer system.

CAUTION

If you cannot start your engine in spite of limp home procedure, have your vehicle towed by an authorized Kia dealer for inspection and necessary repairs.

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

Do not change, alter or adjust the immobilizer system because it could cause the immobilizer system to malfunction and should only be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the immobilizer system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.

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DOOR LOCKS

Lock

Unlock

• Doors can also be locked and

unlocked with the transmitter key.

• Once the doors are unlocked, it

may be opened by pulling the door handle.

• When closing the door, push the

door by the hand. Make sure that doors are closed securely.

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Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

• Turn the key toward rear of vehicle to unlock and toward front of vehicle to lock.

• Turn the key to the right once to unlock the driver’s door and to the right twice within 3 seconds to unlock all doors. (if equipped)

• Turn the key to the left once to unlock the passenger’s door and to the left twice within 3 seconds to unlock all doors. (if equipped)

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To lock a door without the key, push the inside door lock button ( door lock switch (➁, if equipped) to the “LOCK” position and close the door (➂).

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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.

➀

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NOTICE

If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession with

either the vehicle key or door lock switch, the system may stop operating temporarily in order to protect

the circuit and prevent damage to system components.

Unlock

Lock

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Operating door locks from inside the vehicle

With the door lock button

• To unlock a door, pull the door lock button out to the “UNLOCK” position (the red part ( becomes visible).

• To lock a door, push the door lock button ( (red part (➁) of the knob becomes invisible).

• To open a door, pull the door handle (

) to the “LOCK” position

➀

) outward.

➂

) of the button

➁

• If the inner door handle of the driver’s (front passenger’s, if equipped) side door is pulled when the door lock button is in the lock position, the button is unlocked and the door will open (if equipped).

• Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and door is open.

• If you lock the front door with door lock button, all vehicle doors will lock automatically. (if equipped)

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Driver’s door

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Passenger’s door (if equipped)

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With central door lock switch (if equipped)

It is operated by depressing the door lock switch. If any door is open when the switch is depressed, the door will remain locked when closed.

• When pushing down on the front portion ( switch, all vehicle doors will lock.

• When pushing down on the rear portion ( doors will unlock.

• However, if the key is in the ignition switch and any front door is open, the doors will not lock when the front portion of central door lock switch is pressed.

) of the central door lock

➀

) of the switch, all vehicle

➁

CAUTION

• The doors should always be fully closed and locked while 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.

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WARNING

Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite theft or possible harm to you or others from someone hiding in your vehicle while 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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Rear door child safety 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.

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1. Open the rear door.

2. Push the child safety lock located on the rear edge of the door to the “lock” position. When the child safety lock is in the “lock ( )” position, rear door will not open when the inner door handle is pulled inside the vehicle.

3. Close the rear door.

4. 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 rear door child safety lock is unlocked ( ).

➀

WARNING - Rear door

locks

If children accidentally open the rear doors while 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.

Lock

Unlock

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Rear hatch (if equipped)

Opening the rear hatch

• Rear hatch is locked or unlocked with a key.

• To open the rear hatch, insert the key into the lock ( unlock position (➁), and pull up the rear hatch by pressing the handle (➂).

• You can also lock/unlock the latch (but not release it) with the central door lock system (if equipped).

• If unlocked, the rear hatch can be opened by pressing the handle ( and pulling the hatch up.

), turn it to the

➀

➂

)

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WINDOWS

Power windows (if equipped)

➀ Driver’s door power window switch ➁ Front passenger’s door power win-

dow switch

➂ Rear door (left) power window

switch

➃ Rear door (right) power window

switch

➄ Window opening and closing

(see page 3-15)

➅ Automatic power window down

(Driver’s window, if equipped)

➆ Power window lock switch

(see page 3-15)

• Power window timer (if equipped) The power windows can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition key is removed or turn to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the front doors are opened, the power windows cannot be operated even within the 30 seconds after the ignition key removal.

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Window opening and closing

The driver’s door has a master power window switch that controls all the windows in the vehicle. To open or close a window, press down ( pull up (➄) the front portion of the corresponding switch.

➄

) or

Automatic power window down (driver’s window, if equipped)

Depressing the power window switch momentarily to the second detent position ( driver’s window even when the switch is released. To stop the window at the desired position while the window is in operation, pull up the switch momentarily to the opposite direction of the window movement.

If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the automatic power window system must be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to ON position.

2. Close each window and continue pulling up on each power window switch for at least 0.5 second after the window is completely closed.

) completely lowers the

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Power window lock switch

• The driver can disable the power window switches on a passenger door by depressing the power window lock switch located on the driver’s door to LOCK (pressed).

• When the power window lock switch is ON, the driver’s master control cannot operate the passenger door power windows either.

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Power windows (if equipped)

The ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate. Each door has a power window

switch that controls that door’s window. However, the driver has a power

window lock switch which can block the operation of passenger windows.

If you notice buffeting and pulsation

(wind shock) with either side window open, you should open the opposite

window slightly to reduce the condition.

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NOTICE

To prevent the power window sys-

tem from the possibility of damage, do not open or close two windows at the same time. This will also ensure

the longevity of the fuse.

CAUTION

• Make sure heads and hands are safely out of the way before closing a window.

• Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep the driver’s door power window lock switch in the LOCK position (depressed). Serious injury can result from unintentional window operation by the child.

• Do not extend face or arms outside through the window opening while driving.

• Always double check to make sure all arms, hands and other obstructions are safely out of the way before closing a window.

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Manual windows (if equipped)

Use the window crank to open and close each window.

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SEAT

• Type A • Type B

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Driver’s seat

➀

Seat adjustment, forward / backward (see page 3- 19)

Seatback recliner (see page 3- 20)

➁

Seat adjustment, height

➂

➃

➄

Front passenger seat

➅

➆ Seatback recliner(see page 3- 24) ➇

(if equipped, see page 3- 19)

Seat warmer

(if equipped, see page 3- 21)

Headrest adjustment

(see page 3- 22)

Seat adjustment, forward / backward (see page 3- 23)

Headrest adjustment

(see page 3- 24)

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Rear seat

➈

Split folding rear seat

(if equipped, see page 3- 25)

➉ Headrest adjustment

(if equipped, see page 3- 28)

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WARNING

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

• Children should never be left unattended in the car.

WARNING - Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust seat while 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.

(Continued)

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

• In order to avoid unnecessary airbag injuries including the possibility of severe injury or death, always sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel so that your chest is away at least 10 inches (250 mm) away from the steering wheel.

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Adjust the seat before driving, and make sure the seat is locked securely by trying to move forward and backward without using the control knob. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.

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Driver’s seat adjustment

Adjusting the seat forward and backward

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever under the front edge of the seat cushion up and hold it.

2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.

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Adjusting height of driver seat cushion (if equipped)

Pivot the lever upward to raise the seat cushion.

Pivot the lever downward to lower the seat cushion.

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Adjusting the driver’s seatback recliner

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on

the seatback recline lever located on the outside of the seat, at the rear.

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

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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.)

WARNING

Driving or riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a front seat is reclined during an accident, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force to the unprotected abdomen or neck. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result. Keep the seatbacks in a comfortably upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion.

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Warming the driver’s seat (if equipped)

The front seats can be electrically heated individually when the ignition switch is ON. When you depress the seat warmer switch, a thermostat regulates seat temperature. To deactivate the heating system, depress the switch once again.

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NOTICE

• The seat warmer will not operate

if ambient temperature is above 37±3 °C (98.5±5.5°F).

• If the seat warmer doesn't work

when the ambient temperature is below 28±3 °C (82.5±5.5°F), have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

• When cleaning the seats, do not

use an organic solvent such as thinner, benzene, alcohol and gasoline. 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 while 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

Passengers should use extreme caution when using seat warmers due to the possibility of excess heating or burns. In particular, the following types of passengers should exercise extreme care:

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

2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals

4. Intoxicated individuals

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

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of head and neck injuries, do not drive the vehicle with the headrest removed or improperly positioned.

Do not adjust the driver’s headrest while driving.

Headrest adjustment

Adjusting the height up and down

The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and passengers,

but also helps to protect the head and neck in the event of a collision.

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the

desired position ( headrest, push and hold the release

button (➁) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (➂). For best protection,

adjust the headrest so its center is as high as your ears. Also adjust the headrest so its distance from the head is as wide as your fist.

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). To lower the

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Removal

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release lever ( upward (➁).

) while pulling

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Adjusting the front passenger seat

Forward/backward position adjustment

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever (under the front edge of the seat cushion) up and hold it.

2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.

Adjust the seat before driving, and make sure the seat is locked securely by trying to move forward and backward without using the control knob. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.

WARNING

In order to avoid unnecessary airbag injuries including the possibility of severe injury or death, always sit as far back as possible by moving the seat far back, while still maintaining good vehicle control. Serious injury or death may be caused due to the deployment of the passenger’s airbag.

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Adjusting the seatback recliner

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on

the seatback recline lever located on the outside of the seat, at the rear.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback 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.)

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WARNING

Riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a front seat is reclined, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force to the unprotected abdomen or neck. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result. Keep the seatbacks in a comfortably upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion.

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Headrest adjustment

Adjusting the height up and down

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

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position ( headrest, push and hold the release button (➁) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (➂). For best protection, adjust the headrest so its center is as high as your ears. Also adjust the headrest so its distance from the head is as wide as your fist.

). To lower the

➀

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Removal

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button ( upward (➁).

) while pulling

➀

WARNING

To reduce the risk of head and neck injuries, do not drive the vehicle with the headrest removed or improperly positioned.

Rear seat

Split folding rear seat (if equipped)

The rear seatbacks fold forward to provide additional cargo space and to provide access to the cargo area.

• To fold the rear seatback(s) down, pull the lock release lever, then fold the seatback forward and down.

• 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.

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4 Door (if equipped)

1. Pull the lock release lever.

2. Move the rear center three-point seat belts (if equipped) to the outside ( with the seatback when lowering.

3. Fold the seatback forward and down firmly (

) so that they don’t interfere

➀

➁

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Type A

Type B

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5 Door (if equipped)

1. Lift the front of seat cushion (

up.

2. Lift the rear of seat cushion up ).

(

➁

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➀

3. Move the seat cushion firmly until it clicks (

)

4. Remove the headrest and put the headrest poles into the holes on the rear of the seat cushion (

➂

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➃

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5. Pull the lock release lever (

6. Fold the seatback forward and down firmly (

➅

➄

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NOTICE

When you fold the rear seatback or put luggage on the rear seat cushion, insert the buckle in the pocket between the rear seatback and cushion. Doing so can prevent the buckle from being damaged by the rear seatback or luggage.

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To unfold the rear seat:

1. Move the rear center shoulder belt ) to the side so that it is clear of

(

➀

the seatback.

2. Lift and push the seatback back-

ward firmly until it clicks into place

(

➁

Move and push the seat cushion downward firmly to the proper position (5 Door, if equipped).

3. Return the rear safety belt to the

proper position.

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CAUTION

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

• Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle. Emission control system components cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor.

WARNING - Cargo

Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from shifting and causing injury to the vehicle occupants.

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CAUTION

• Make sure the engine is off,

the transaxle is in P and the parking brake is applied whenever loading or unloading cargo. Vehicle may move if shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.

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

• When cargo is loaded through the rear passenger seats, ensure the cargo is properly secured to prevent it from moving while driving. Unsecured cargo in the passenger compartment can cause damage to the vehicle or injury to it’s occupants.

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Headrest adjustment (if equipped)

Adjusting the height up and down

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

). To lower the

➀

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Removal

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release lever ( upward (➁).

) while pulling

➀

WARNING

To reduce the risk of head and neck injuries, do not drive the vehicle with the headrest removed or improperly positioned.

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Pre-tensioner seat belt

Your vehicle is equipped with driver’s and front passenger’s pre-tensioner seat belts. The purpose of the pretensioner is to make sure that the seat belts fit tightly against the occupant’s body in certain frontal collisions. The pre-tensioner seat belts will activate together with the airbags, where the frontal collision is severe enough.

CAUTION

The pre-tensioner seat belt is installed at the front seats, and the sensor is equipped inside the buckle, where presence of passenger is sensed by the fastening of the seat belts. Therefore, pre-tensioner will not activate if the passenger is not fastened with the seat belts. Likewise, it will activate if buckled even without a passenger in the seat. Pre-tensioner seat belt is designed to activate when the seatbelt is in use. To ensure the pretensioner seatbelts activate in event of a possible seatbelt buckle switch malfunction, the system is designed to activate regardless of whether a seat belt is in use or if no seat belt use is detected within 6 seconds of turning the ignition switch ON.

➀

➁

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

SRS airbag warning light

➀

Seatbelt pre-tensioner assembly

➁

SRS airbag control module

➂

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WARNING

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

• The seat belt must be worn correctly.

• The seat belt must be adjusted to the correct position.

CAUTION

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 and are not toxic.

Although, it is harmless, the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should not be breathed for prolonged periods. Wash your hands and face thoroughly after an accident in which the airbags and/or pre-tensioner seat belts were activated.

CAUTION

• Because the sensor that activates the SRS airbag is connected with pre-tensioner seat belt, the SRS airbag warning light on the instrument panel will blink or illuminate for approximately 6 seconds after the ignition key has been turned to the “ON” position, then the light should go off.

• If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not working properly, this warning light will illuminate even if there is no malfunction of SRS airbag system. If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to “ON” , or if it remains illuminated after blinking or illuminating for approximately 6 seconds, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, please have an authorized Kia dealer inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt or SRS airbag system as soon as possible.

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CAUTION

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

WARNING

• Pre-tensioners are designed to operate once. 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.

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

WARNING

• 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.

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

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

Safety belt restraint system

WARNING - Safety belts

To minimize the risk of serious or fatal injury in an accident, the driver and all passengers should use the appropriate safety restraints for their age and size. The presence of airbags does not change the need to be properly restrained by a safety belt or size-appropriate child restraint. In fact, airbags are designed to work the best when passengers are correctly restrained in the vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with the information in this section, including the information on infant and child restraints. Read the safety warnings on the sun visors of your vehicle also.

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We strongly recommend that the driver and all passengers be properly restrained at all times by using the safety belts provided with the vehi-

cle. Proper use of the safety belts decreases the risk of severe injury or

death in accidents or sudden stops. In most states, and in Canada, the law requires their use.

All seats have lap/shoulder belts. Inertial locks in the safety belt retrac-

tors allow all of the lap/shoulder safety belts to remain unlocked during

normal vehicle operation. This allows the occupants some freedom of movement and increased comfort

while using the safety belts. If a force is applied to the vehicle, such as a strong stop, a sharp turn, or a colli-

sion, the safety belt retractors will automatically lock the safety belts.

Since the inertial locks do not require a collision in order to lock up, you may become aware of the safety belts locking while braking or going around sharp corners.

Always use the rear seat position(s) to install your child restraint(s).

Never install a child restraint system in the front passenger position, as an inflating airbag could cause serious or fatal injury to a child in that position.

The rear safety belts use a special auto-lock feature designed to allow a child restraint to be used in these positions without an added locking clip. They normally lock only under extreme or emergency conditions (emergency lock mode). However they can be adjusted so that they remain in fixed and locked when a child restraint system is placed in these positions. (Use this auto-lock mode only to secure a child restraint, never for passengers restrained by the safety belts.) Page 3-49 gives instructions on placing the safety belt in the auto lock mode.

The drivers safety belt can only operate in the emergency lock mode.

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Safety belts provide the best restraint when:

• The seatback is upright.

• The occupant is sitting upright (not slouched).

• The lap belt is snug across the hips.

• The shoulder belt is snug across the chest.

• The knees are straight forward.

To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning light will come on and a chime will sound. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime on page 3-35.

WARNING - After a colli-

sion

• Lap/shoulder belt assemblies may be stretched or damaged when subjected to the stress and forces of a collision.

• The entire restraint system should be inspected following any collision. All belts, retractors, anchors and hardware damaged by a collision should be replaced before the vehicle is operated again.

WARNING - Cargo area

(if equipped)

Passengers should never be allowed to ride in the cargo area of a vehicle. No safety belts are provided for the cargo area. Persons riding in the vehicle without a fastened safety belt are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death during an accident.

WARNING - Twisted belts

A twisted or jammed safety belt cannot restrain you properly. If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, have an authorized Kia dealer it immediately. Never drive or ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt.

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WARNING - Belt use

Safety belts must be used correctly to work properly in an accident. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly that includes a buckle and tongue designed to be used together.

For greatest effectiveness, follow these guidelines in using safety belts:

• Use the shoulder portion of the safety belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder portion under the arm.

• Never swing the safety belt around your neck to fit over the inside shoulder.

• Never wear the shoulder portion of the safety belt across the neck or face.

(Continued)

• Wear the lap portion as low as possible. Be sure that the lap belt fits snugly around the hips. Never wear a lap portion of a lap/shoulder belt over your waist; it should always go over the stronger area of your hips.

• Never use a single safety belt for more than one person.

• The front seatbacks should always remain in a comfortable, upright position when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING - Safety belt

care

• A damaged belt may not give you the protection you need in an accident.

• Inspect your safety belts periodically for excessive wear or damage. Pull out each belt fully and look for fraying, cuts, burns or other damage. Pull the safety belt out and let it retract a number of times. Make sure that the lap/shoulder belts return smoothly and easily into the retractor.

• Check the latches to make sure they latch and release without interference or delay.

• Never close the doors on any part of the lap or shoulder belt.

• Any belt not in good condition or in good working order should be promptly replaced.

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CAUTION

Never close the doors on any part of the lap or shoulder belt. It can damage the safety belt or buckle which could increase the risk of injury in case of an accident.

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Safety belt warning light and chime

Type A

If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fastened when the key is turned ON or if it is unfastened after the key is turned ON, safety belt warning light blinks until the belt is fastened.

If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fastened when the key is turned ON or if it is unfastened after the key is turned ON, safety belt warning chime sounds for approximately 6 seconds.

Type B

As a reminder to the driver and passenger, safety belt warning light will blink for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON.

If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fastened when the key is turned ON or if it is disconnected after the key is turn ON, the safety belt warning light will blink for approximately 6 seconds.

If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fastened when the key is turned ON or if it is disconnected after the key is turned ON, the safety belt warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds. (if equipped)

If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fastened within 30 seconds after the engine is started, the safety belt warning light and chime will activate for six seconds. This cycle will repeat 11 times with an interval of 24 seconds between cycles.

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Lap/shoulder belt

To fasten the front lap/shoulder belt:

1. Grasp the buckle and tongue

plate.

2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out from the retractor.

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3. Insert the tongue plate ( open end of the buckle (➁) until an audible “click” is heard, indicating the belt is locked in the buckle.

) into the

➀

4. Position the lap portion (➀) of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible to reduce the risk of sliding under it during an accident. Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the shoulder portion (➁) of the safety belt. The belt retractor is designed to take up excess webbing automatically and to maintain tension on the belt. For your safety, do not put any excess slack into the safety belt at any location.

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5. Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size. To raise the anchor position, push the anchor up (➀). To lower the anchor position, press (➁) the button ( ) and slide the anchor down (➂). After adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.

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To unfasten the front lap/shoulder belt:

Press the release button on the buckle and allow the belt to slowly retract.

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WARNING

• The seatbacks should always remain in a comfortable, upright position while the vehicle is in motion. The safety belt system will provide the most protection with the seatbacks in an upright position.

• Never wear the shoulder portion of the safety belt under the outside arm or behind the back.

• Never wear the shoulder portion of the safety belt across the neck or face.

• Wear the lap portion of the safety belt as low on the hips as possible. Be sure the lap belt fits snugly around the hips. Never wear the lap belt over your waist.

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• Never drive or ride with a

twisted or jammed safety belt. If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest Kia dealer immediately.

• Never use a single belt to restrain more than one person at a time.

Failure to follow these warnings will increase the risk and severity of injury in an accident.

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Rear lap/shoulder belt

To fasten the rear lap/shoulder belt:

1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.

2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out.

3. Insert the tongue plate ( open end of the buckle (➁) until an audible “click’’ is heard, indicating the belt is locked in the buckle.

) into the

➀

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4. Position the lap portion ( belt across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible to reduce the risk of sliding under it during an accident. Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the shoulder portion (➁) of the safety belt. The belt retractor is designed to take up excess webbing automatically and to maintain tension on the belt. For your safety do not put any excess slack into the safety belt.

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To unfasten:

Press the release button on the buckle and allow the belt to slowly retract.

WARNING

• Never wear the shoulder portion of the safety belt under the outside arm or behind the back.

• Never wear the shoulder portion of the safety belt across the neck or face.

• Wear the lap portion of the safety belt as low as possible. Be sure the lap belt fits snugly around the hips. Never wear the lap belt over your waist.

(Continued)

• Never drive or ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt. If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest Kia dealer immediately.

• Never use a single belt to restrain more than one person at a time.

Failure to follow these warnings will increase the risk and severity of injury in an accident.

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When using the rear center seat belt, the buckle with the “CENTER” mark

must be used.

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3 Point rear center belt (if equipped)

To fasten the rear center belt

1. Slowly pull the tongue plates out from the retractor.

(B)

2. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the open end of the buckle (C) until an audible “click" is heard, indicating the latch is locked. Make sure the belt is not twisted.

(C)

(A)

(D)

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(B)

(D)

3. Pull the tongue plate (B) and insert the tongue plate into the open end of the buckle (D) until an audible “click” is heard, indicating the latch is locked. Make sure the belt is not twisted.

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There will be an audible “click” when the tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt 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, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly.

WARNING

When using the rear seat center belt, you must lock all tongue plates and buckles. If any tongue plate or buckle is not locked, it will increase the chance of injury in the event of collision.

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(B)

S S

(D)

To unfasten the rear center belt

1. Press the release button on the

buckle (D) and remove the tongue plate (B) from the buckle (D).

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2. To retract the rear center seatbelt, insert the key or similar small rigid device into the web release button (C) on the anchor connector. Pull up on the seat belt web (A) and allow the webbing to retract automatically. (5 Door, if equipped)

Proper use and care of the safety belt system

To ensure that the safety belts provide the maximum protection, please follow these instructions:

• Use the belts at all times - even on short trips.

• If the safety belt is twisted, straighten it prior to use.

• Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the belts.

• Periodically inspect belt webbing, anchors, buckles and all other parts for signs of wear and damage. Replace damaged, excessively worn or questionable parts immediately.

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• To clean the belt webbing, use a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Follow the instructions provided with the soap.

• Do not make modifications or additions to the safety belt.

• After wearing a safety belt, make sure it fully retracts to the stowed position. Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door when you close it.

WARNING

Do not bleach or dye the webbing because this may weaken the webbing fibers and allow them to fail when loaded in a collision.

Restraint of pregnant women

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

WARNING

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 injure the fetus during an impact.

- Pregnant women

Restraint of infants and small children

To increase their safety, infants and young children should always be restrained by a restraint system approved for their age and size.

Never allow a child to stand or kneel on the seat of a moving vehicle. Never allow a safety belt to be placed around both a child and an adult or around two children at the same time.

It is best for children to be seated in the rear seats.

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Many companies manufacture child restraint systems (often called child seats) for infants and small children. An acceptable child restraint system

must always satisfy the Safety Standards of your country. Make

sure that any child-restraint system you use in your vehicle is labelled as complying with those safety stan-

dards. The child-restraint system should be

chosen to fit both the size of the child

and the size of the vehicle seat. Be sure to follow any instructions provid-

ed by the child-restraint system manufacturer when installing the childrestraint system.

WARNING - Children on

laps

Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms in a moving vehicle.

Even a very strong person cannot hold onto a child in the event of even a minor collision.

WARNING - Infants and

young children

• Infants and young children are at much greater risk of serious injury or death in an accident or sudden stop if they are unrestrained or restrained improperly. Follow all instructions in this section of your Kia manual and the instructions that came on and with an improved child safety restraint system. The child restraint must be correctly installed in the vehicle, and the child must be correctly installed in the child restraint.

• All children under 12 are safest in the back seat.

• Never install a child or infant seat in the front passenger position. The baby will be injured or killed by the airbag if it deploys in an accident.

Never allow a child to stand or

• kneel on the seat of a moving vehicle. Insist the child sit down in an approved restraint system.

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CAUTION - Hot metal

parts

Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed during warm/hot weather; they could burn a child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.

Restraint of larger children

As children grow, they may need to use new child-restraint systems, including larger child seats or booster seats, which are appropriate for their increased size.

A child who has outgrown available child-restraint systems should use the belts provided in the vehicle. When seated in the rear outboard seats, the child should be restrained by the lap/shoulder belt.

If the shoulder belt portion slightly touches the child’s neck or face, try placing the child closer to the center of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still touches their face or neck they may need to be returned to a child restraint system. In addition, aftermarket devices are available from independent manufacturers which help pull the shoulder belt down and away from the child’s face or neck.

Larger children should use one of the seat belts provided.

WARNING - Shoulder

belts on small children

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

• If safety belts are not properly worn and adjusted, there is a risk of death or serious injury to such a child.

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Child restraint system (if equipped)

For small children and babies, the

use of a child seat or infant seat is required by law. 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. It is strongly

recommended that the seat be placed in the vehicle's rear seat

since this can make an important contribution to safety.

Children riding in the car should sit

on the rear seat and must always be properly restrained to minimize the

risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver. According to accident statistics, children are

safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the front seat.

You are required by law to use safety restraints for children. If small children ride in your vehicle you must put them in a child restraint system (safety seat).

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 and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow all the instructions provided by the manufacturer when installing the child restraint system.

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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 airbag 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.

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• Since a safety belt or child restraint system can become very hot if it is left in a closed vehicle, 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 trunk or fasten it with a safety belt so that it will not be thrown forward in the case of a sudden stop or an accident.

• Children who are too large to be in a child restraint should sit in the rear seat and be restrained with the available lap/shoulder belts. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat.

(Continued)

• Always make sure that the shoulder belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt is positioned midway over the shoulder, never across the neck or behind the back. The lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt must always be positioned as low as possible on the child's hips and as snug as possible.

• If the seat belt will not properly fit the child the use of an approved booster seat in the rear seat must be used in order to raise the child's seating height so that the seat belt will properly fit the child.

(Continued)

• Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.

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

• Never allow a child to be held in a person's arms while they are in a moving vehicle, as this could result in serious injury to the child in the event of an accident or a sudden stop. Holding a child in a moving vehicle does not provide the child with any means of protection during an accident, even if the person holding the child is wearing a seat belt.

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Installing a child restraint system

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

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.

Since all passenger’s (except dri-

ver’s) safety belts move freely under normal conditions and only lock under extreme or emergency condi-

tions (emergency lock mode), you must manually change these safety

belts to the auto lock mode to secure a child restraint.

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NOTICE

The driver’s safety belt incorporates

the emergency lock mode only.

WARNING

• 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, have the system checked immediately by your authorized Kia dealer.

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

WARNING

• Do not install any child restraint system in the front passenger seat. Should an accident occur and cause the passenger airbag to deploy, it could severely injure or kill an infant or child seated in an infant or child seat. Therefore, only use a child restraint system in the rear seat of your vehicle.

• If the child restraint seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being seriously injured or killed in a collision greatly increases.

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Placing a passenger safety belt into the auto lock mode

The use of the auto lock mode will ensure that the normal movement of the child in the vehicle does not cause the safety belt to be pulled out and loosen the firmness of its hold on the child restraint system. To secure a child restraint system, use the following procedure.

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Installing a child restraint system by lap/shoulder belt

To install a child restraint system on the outboard or center 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 safety belt webbing is not twisted.

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.

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"Click"

3. Pull the shoulder portion of the

safety belt all the way out. When the shoulder portion of the safety belt is fully extended, it will shift the retractor to the “Auto Lock” (child restraint) mode.

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4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of the safety belt to retract and listen for an audible “clicking” or “ratcheting” sound. This indicates that the retractor is in the “Auto Lock” mode. If no distinct sound is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4.

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

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

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7. Double check that the retractor is in the “Auto Lock” mode by attempting to pull more of the safety belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the retractor is in the “Auto Lock” mode.

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

WARNING - Auto lock

mode

The lap/shoulder belt automatically returns to the “emergency lock mode” whenever the belt is allowed to retract fully. Therefore, the preceding seven steps must be followed each time a child restraint is installed.

If the safety belt is not placed in the “auto lock” mode, severe injury or death could occur to the child and/or other occupants in the vehicle in a collision, since the child restraint will not be effectively held in place.

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NOTICE

When the safety belt is allowed to retract to its fully stowed position, the retractor will automatically switch from the “Auto Lock” mode to the emergency lock mode for normal adult usage.

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5 Door

Securing a child restraint seat with “Tether Anchor” system

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

1. Open the tether anchor cover on the shelf or floor behind the rear seats.

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2. 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.

3. Connect the tether strap hook to the correct child restraint hook holder and tighten to secure the seat.

WARNING

If the tether strap is secured incorrectly, the child restraint seat may not be restrained properly in the event of a collision.

WARNING - Child

restraint

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 come away causing death or 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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Child seat lower anchors

Some child seat manufacturers make child restraint seats that are labeled as International Standards Organization Fixed (ISOFIX) or ISOFIX-compatible child restraint seats. These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two ISOFIX anchors at specific seating positions in your vehicle. This type of child restraint seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat for forward-facing child restraint seats in the rear seats.

Label

Child lower anchor

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There is a 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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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.

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ISOFIX anchors have been provided in your vehicle. The ISOFIX anchors are located in the left and right outboard rear seating positions. Their locations are shown in the illustration. There is no ISOFIX anchor provided for the center rear seating position.

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

Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to properly install child restraint seats with ISOFIX or ISOFIX-compatible attachments.

Once you have installed the ISOFIX child restraint, assure that the seat is properly attached to the ISOFIX and tether anchors. Also, test the child restraint seat before you place the child in it. Tilt the seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place.

WARNING

If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being seriously injured or killed in a collision greatly increases.

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WARNING

• Do not mount more than one child restraint to a single tether or 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.

• Do not install a child restraint seat at the rear center seating position 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 rear seating position to the ISOFIX anchors.

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In a crash, the child restraint seat ISOFIX attachments may not be strong enough to secure the child restraint seat improperly in the rear center seating position and may break, causing serious injury or death.

• Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIXcompatible 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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AIRBAG - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Occupant classifi-

➈

cation system

Front seat position

➇

sensor

Front impact sensor

➄

SRS control

➆

module

Side impact sensor

➅

(if equipped)

Driver’s airbag

➀

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Front passenger’s

➁

airbag

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Side airbag (if equipped)

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Curtain Airbag (if equipped)

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Driver’s airbag

➀

(see page 3- 60)

Front passenger’s airbag

➁

(see page 3- 61)

Side airbag

➂

(if equipped, see page 3- 67)

Curtain Airbag

➃

(if equipped, see page 3- 68)

➄ Front impact sensor

(see page 3- 69)

Side impact sensor

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(if equipped, see page 3- 69)

SRS Control Module

➆

(see page 3- 69)

Front seat position sensor

➇

Occupant classification system

➈

■ Airbag inflation condition

■ Airbag non-inflation condition

■ Airbag warning light

■ Airbag service

■ Airbag warning label

(see page 3- 62)

(see page 3- 70)

(see page 3- 72)

(see page 3- 77)

(see page 3- 79)

What your airbag system does

Driver’s airbag and front passenger’s airbag are designed to supplement the protection offered by the safety belt in certain frontal collisions. Likewise, side airbag and curtain airbags (if equipped) are designed to supplement the protection offered by the safety belt in side collisions. Safety belts are designed to reduce the injury of the driver or passengers in case of light impact or collision. However, to help reduce impact on driver or passengers in a serious collision, seat belts must also be correctly worn.

What your airbag system does not do

The air bag system is designed to supplement the protection offered by the safety belt system. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE SAFETY BELT.

The importance of using safety belts

There are four very important reasons to use safety belts even with an airbag supplemental restraint system. They:

• help keep you in the proper position (away from the airbag) when it inflates.

• reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side impact (vehicles not equipped with side and curtain airbags) or rear impact collisions, because an airbag is not designed to inflate in such situations and even a side curtain airbag is designed to inflate only in certain side impact collisions.

• reduce the risk of harm in frontal or side collisions which are not severe enough to actuate the airbag supplemental restraint system.

• reduce the risk of being thrown from your vehicle.

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WARNING - Airbags &

safety belts

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

• Always wear your safety belt. It can help keep you away from the air bags during heavy braking just before a collision.

• If occupants are not fastened or correctly seated, they cannot be protected, and thus face serious injury or death.

• Driver’s and front passenger’s airbag are designed to inflate only in certain frontal collisions, and side and curtain airbags (if equipped) are designed to inflate in certain side impacts.

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They will generally not provide protection in side impacts (vehicles not equipped with side and curtain airbags) or rear impacts, rollovers, less severe frontal collisions. They will not provide protection from later impacts in a multiimpact collision.

• If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle, etc.) or if your vehicle has become flood damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause airbag deployment, which could result in serious personal injury or death. If flooded conditions are subjected to your vehicle, before starting the vehicle, have the vehicle towed to an authorized Kia dealer for inspection and necessary repairs.

Airbag system components

The main components of your SRS are:

• To indicate that your vehicle is equipped with airbags, the corresponding airbag covers are marked with “SRS AIRBAG”.

- Driver’s airbag (see page 3- 60)

- Passenger’s airbag (see page 3- 61)

- Side airbag

(if equipped, see page 3- 67)

- Curtain airbag

(if equipped, see page 3- 68)

• A diagnostic system that continually monitors the system operation.

• An indicator light to warn you of a possible problem with the system.

• Emergency power backup in case your car’s electrical system is dis- connected in a crash.

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The SRS uses a collection of sensors to gather information about the driver’s and front passenger’s seat position, the driver’s and front passenger’s safety belt usage and impact severity.

The driver’s and front passenger’s seat position sensors, which are installed on the seat track, determine if the seats are fore or aft of a reference position. Similarly, the safety belt usage sensors determine if the driver and front passenger’s safety belts are fastened. These sensors provide the ability to control the SRS deployment based on how close the driver’s seat is to the steering wheel, how close the passenger’s seat is to the instrument panel, whether or not the safety belts are fastened, and how severe is the impact.

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

The SRSCM (SRS Control Module) controls the airbag inflation in accordance with impact severity, seating position and safety belt usage.

Additionally, your SRS is equipped with an occupant classification system in the front passenger’s seat. The occupant classification system detects the presence of a passenger in the front passenger’s seat and will turn off the front passenger’s airbag under certain conditions. For more detail, see “Occupant Classification System” later in this section.

CAUTION

If the seat position sensor is not working properly, the SRS airbag warning light ( ) on the instrument panel will illuminate even if there is no malfunction of the SRS airbag system, because the SRS airbag warning light is connected with the seat position sensor. If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, if it remains illuminated after blinking for approximately 6 seconds, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, have an authorized Kia dealer inspect the seat position sensor and the advanced SRS airbag system as soon as possible.

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WARNING

• Modification to the seat structure can adversely affect the seat position sensor and cause the airbag to deploy at a different level than should be provided.

• Do not place any objects underneath the front seats that could damage the seat position sensor or interfere with the occupant classification system.

• Do not place any objects that may cause magnetic fields near the front seat. These may cause a malfunction of the seat position sensor.

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• Ignoring the SRS indictor light (airbag indicator and passenger airbag off indicator) can result in serious or fatal injury if the airbags occupant classification system or pretensioners do not work properly. Have your car checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS warning light alerts you to a potential problem.

• Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash. All occupants should sit upright in their seats with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is parked and the ignition key is removed.

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Driver’s airbag

The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel.

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WARNING

• You must always sit as far back from the steering wheel airbag as possible (chest at least 10 inches (250 mm) away from the steering wheel), while still maintaining a comfortable seating position for good vehicle control, in order to reduce the risk of injury or death in a collision.

• Never place objects over the airbag storage compartments or between the airbags and yourself. Due to the speed and force of the airbag inflation, such objects could hit your body at high speed and cause severe bodily injury and even death.

• Do not put stickers or ornaments on the steering wheel cover. These may interfere with the deployment of the airbag.

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Front passenger’s airbag

Front passenger’s airbag is stored in the instrument panel on the glove box.

Since you cannot anticipate which airbags will deploy or from what direction, never put any objects or ornaments on the instrument panel.

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Occupant classification system

The occupant classification system detects the presence of a passenger in the front passenger's seat and will turn off the front passenger's airbag under certain conditions.

The occupant classification system is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the front passenger's airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not.

Only the front passenger front airbag and front passenger side airbag are controlled by the Occupant Classification System.

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Main components of occupant classification system

• A detection device located within

the front passenger seat cushion.

• Electronic system to determine whether passenger airbag systems (both front and side) should be activated or deactivated.

• A warning light located on the instrument panel which illuminates the words "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" passenger airbag system is deactivated.

• The instrument panel airbag warning light is interconnected with the occupant classification system.

The location of OCS warning indicator

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If there is no passenger in the front passenger seat or if the passenger in the front passenger seat is very light, (such as a child), the front PASSEN- GER AIRBAG OFF indicator may illuminate.

When this indicator is ON, neither the front passenger front airbag nor front passenger side airbag will deploy in either a side or frontal collision.

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

• The OCS may not function properly if the passenger takes actions which can defeat the detection system. These include:

(1) Failing to sit in an upright posi-

tion.

(2) Leaning against the door or cen-

ter console.

(3) Sitting towards the sides or the

front of the seat.

(4) Putting legs on the dashboard or

resting them on other locations which reduce the passenger weight on the front seat.

(5) Improperly wearing the safety

belt.

(6) Reclining the seat back.

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• The "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator illuminates after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or after the engine is started. If the front passenger seat is unoccupied or is occupied by very small person, or is occupied by someone who is improperly seated, the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator will remain illuminated. If the front passenger seat is occupied by someone of adult size and body shape, the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator will turn off after 6 seconds.

• If the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator illuminates, neither the front passenger front airbag nor front passenger side airbag will deploy in either a side or frontal collision.

• If the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator is not illuminated, the front passenger front airbag and front passenger side airbag may deploy in either a side or frontal collision.

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system

Condition detected by

the occupant classifi-

cation system

1. Adult *

2. Child*2or child

3. Unoccupied

*1The system detects a person who is generally adult size as an adult, thus allowing the pas-

restraint system

senger airbag to deploy. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may detect their body shape as that of a child, thus preventing airbag deployment.

When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her body shape or seating position, thus permitting airbag deployment.

"PASSENGER AIRBAG

OFF" indicator light

Indicator/Warning light Devices

Front passenger front

Off

SRS warning light

Off

airbag and front

passenger side airbag

Activated

Deactivated

CAUTION

If the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator illuminates or blinks continuously when a person of adult size sits in the front passenger's seat , it could be because that person isn't sitting properly in the seat.If this happens, turn the vehicle off, make sure the seat back is not reclined, have the passenger center on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably extended, and the safety belt properly positioned. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position long enough to allow the system to detect the person and activate the passenger airbag.

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CAUTION

If the occupant classification system is not working properly, the airbag warning light ( ) on the instrument panel will illuminate. If there is a malfunction of the occupant classification system, the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator will not illuminate and the front passenger's airbag will deploy in frontal crashes even if there is an adult sized occupant in the front passenger seat. If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to "ON" position, if it remains illuminated after blinking for approximately six seconds, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, have an authorized Kia dealer inspect the occupant classification system with the SRS airbag system as soon as possible.

WARNING

If the front passenger seat should be modified for persons with disabilities that may affect the operation of the occupant classification system, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

• Even though your vehicle is equipped with the occupant classification system, do not install a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. The child could be severely injured or killed if the airbag deploys. Children are afforded the most protection in the event of an accident when they are restrained by the proper restraint system in the rear seat.

(Continued)

• If the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator is illuminated when the front passenger's seat is occupied by a person of adult size who is seated properly, or if the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator" is not illuminated when the front passenger's seat is unoccupied or occupied by a very small person, the occupant classification system is not working properly. Have your vehicle immediately inspected by your Kia dealer if the occupant classification system is not working properly.

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• If a very low weight adult is seated in the front passenger seat, the occupant classification system may or may not turn off the right front passenger air bag, depending upon the person's seating position and body type. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly -- whether or not there is an air bag for that person.

• If the front seat passenger changes their seating position (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on the edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator may be turned on, and the passenger airbag may not deploy in a collision. Always be sure to sit properly in the front passenger seat and wear the safety belt properly.

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Do Not Do This:

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- Put a heavy load in the front passenger seat.

Do Not Do This:

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- Excessively recline the front passenger seatback.

Do Not Do This:

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- Do not sit on the front edge of the front passenger seat.

Do Not Do This:

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- Do not sit towards the side of the front seat, or lean against the console or door.

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Do Not Do This:

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- Do not put feet on dashboard.

Do This:

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- Proper seating position

(Continued)

Do not modify or replace the

• front passenger seat. This will disable the OCS unless a proper Kia replacement seat is used.

•

Do not place sharp objects on the front passenger seat.These can damage the occupant classification system, if they puncture the seat cushion.

• Do not install accessory seat covers on the front seats, since these will interfere with proper sensor operation.

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NOTICE

• If luggage or other objects are placed on the front passenger's seat or if the temperature of the seat changes while the seat is unoccupied, the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator may blink. These conditions do not indicate a problem.

•

Do not put heavy objects on the front passenger's seat. This may cause front passenger airbag deployment in the event of an accident, thus increasing your repair costs.

WARNING

• The front seat passenger airbag is much larger than the steering wheel airbag and inflates with considerably more force. It can seriously hurt or kill a passenger who is not in the proper position and wearing the safety belt properly. The front passengers should always move their seat as far back as practical and sit back in their seat.

It is essential that the front pas-

• senger always wears their safety belts, even when the vehicle is moving in a parking lot or up a driveway into garage.

• If the driver brakes the vehicle heavily prior to an impact, unbelted occupants will be thrown forward. If the front passenger is not wearing the safety belts, they will be directly in front of the storage compartment when deployment occurs. In that situation, serious injury or death is possible.

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• Never allow front passenger to put their hands, feet or face on or close to the instrument panel. In the event of airbag deployment, such a mispositioned occupant would be likely to suffer severe injury or death.

• Never allow children, pregnant women or weak persons to sit in the front passenger seat. Do not put child restraint system on the front passenger's seat either. They may be seriously injured by the airbag inflation when airbag deploys.

• Do not put objects or stickers on the instrument panel. Do not apply any accessory to the front windshield. Do not install aftermarket mirrors or accessories on the factory-installed rearview mirror. Any of these could interfere with the deployment of the airbag or could hit your body at high speed and cause severe bodily injury and even death.

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Side airbag (if equipped)

Side airbags are stored in the left side of the driver’s seat and right side of the front passenger’s seat.

If airbag inflation conditions are met (side collision), they will inflate.

WARNING

• Do not use any accessory seat covers for the vehicle equipped with side airbags.

Use of seat covers could interfere with side airbag deployment.

If seat or seat cover is damaged, have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer. Inform them that your vehicle is equipped with side airbags.

• Do not make modifications or additions to the seats. If seats not allowed by Kia Motors are used, unexpected injury may result in due to the malfunction of the airbag system.

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Curtain airbag (if equipped)

Curtain airbags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the

front and rear doors. 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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• If the curtain airbag deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds. The curtain airbag deployment occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact.

• The side airbags (side and curtain airbags) are not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in most rollover situations.

• The curtain airbags are designed to deploy only during certain sideimpact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and impact. The curtain airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.

WARNING

• In order for side airbags (side and curtain airbags) to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants and both outboard rear occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belts properly fastened. Especially, children should sit in a proper child restraint system.

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

• 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 the seats where side airbags are equipped.

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

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

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Why didn’t my airbag go off in a collision?

(Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the airbag)

There are many types of accidents in which the airbag 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 airbags did not inflate.

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➂

Airbag collision sensors

SRS control module

➀

Front impact sensor

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Side impact sensor (if equipped)

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WARNING

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

This may cause unexpected airbag 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 airbags 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 airbag sensors. Have the vehicle checked and repaired by the authorized Kia dealer.

(Continued)

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

• Your vehicle has been designed to absorb impact and deploy the airbag(s) in certain collisions. Installing aftermarket bumper guards or replacing a bumper with nongenuine parts may adversely affect your vehicles collision and airbag deployment performance.

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Airbag inflation condition

Front airbag

Front airbags (driver’s and front pas- senger’s airbags) are designed to inflate when the impact is delivered to front collision sensors depending on the intensity, speed or angles of impact of the front collision - generally from an area a little to the left to a little to the right of straight ahead.

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Side airbag (if equipped)

Side airbags (side and curtain airbags) are designed to inflate when the impact is delivered to side collision sensors depending on the strength, speed or angles of impact of side impact collision or rollover by the side impact.

Although the front airbags (driver’s and front passenger’s airbags) are designed to inflate only in frontal collision, it may inflate in any collision if front impact sensors are delivered with certain impact.

Side airbags (side and curtain airbags) are designed to inflate only in side impact collision, it may inflate in any collision if side impact sensors are delivered with certain impact.

In other words, they may inflate in accidents such as slant collision or impact, collision or impact where the front portion of the vehicle goes under a vehicle with a higher ground clearance (bus or truck), collision with a utility pole or rollover. Therefore, drive safely at all times.

If the vehicle chassis is impacted by bumps or objects on unimproved roads or sidewalks, airbags may deploy. Drive carefully on unimproved roads or on surfaces not designed for vehicle traffic.

To protect occupants, front airbags or pre-tensioner seat belts may deploy in certain side impact collisions.

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Airbag non-inflation conditions

• In collisions, the vehicle safety

belts are sufficient to protect the vehicle occupants and the airbags may not deploy. In some cases, deploying airbags in low-speed collisions can cause a secondary impact to the occupants (light abrasions, cuts, burns, etc.), or loss of vehicle control.

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• Airbags may not inflate in rear collisions, because occupants are moved backward by the force of the impact. In this case, the airbags do not provide proper protection.

• Front airbags may not inflate in side impact collision, because occupants move to the direction of the collision, and thus front airbag deployment does not provide proper protection.

However, side or curtain airbags (if equipped) may inflate depending on the intensity, vehicle speed and angles of impact.

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• In a slant impact or collision, the force delivered will be relatively weaker than that of frontal collision. So, the airbags may not inflate.

• At the moment of an accident, drivers brake heavily with reflex. In such heavy braking, the front portion of the vehicle is lowered by the force of the braking and the vehicle can go under a vehicle with a higher ground clearance. Airbags may not inflate in this situation because impacts may not be delivered or may be delivered with less intensity.

• Airbags may not inflate in rollover accidents because airbag deployment would not provide proper protection to the occupants.

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

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• Airbags may not inflate if the vehi-

cle 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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How does the airbag system operate

• Airbag only operates when the ignition switch is turned to ON or START position.

• Airbags inflate instantly in the event of serious frontal or side collision (if equipped with side airbag or curtain airbag) in order to help protect the occupants from serious physical injury.

• There is no single speed at which the airbags will inflate.

Generally, airbags are designed to inflate by the severity of a collision and its direction. These two factors determine whether the sensors send out an electronic deployment/inflation signal.

• Airbag 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. Though, factors are not limited to those mentioned above.

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

It is virtually impossible for you to see the airbags inflate during an accident. It is much more likely that you will simply see the deflated airbags hanging out of their storage compartments after the collision.

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• In order to help provide protection in a severe collision, the airbags must inflate rapidly. The speed of airbag inflation has been determined by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) to reduce the likelihood of serious or life-threatening injuries and is thus a mandatory part of the airbag design.

However, airbag inflation can also cause injuries which normally can include facial abrasions, bruises and broken bones, because that speed also causes the airbags to expand with a great deal force.

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

WARNING

• Driver should sit as far back (at least 10 inches (250 mm) away) from the steering wheel airbag as possible to reduce the risk of injury or death in a collision. The front passenger should always move their seat as far back as possible and sit back in their seat.

• Airbag inflates instantly in an event of collision, passengers may be injured by the airbag expansion force if they are not in proper position.

• Airbag inflation may cause injuries which normally include facial or bodily abrasions, injuries by the broken glasses or burns by the explosives.

Noise and smoke

When the airbags 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 airbag inflator. After the airbag inflates, you may feel substantial discomfort in breathing due to the contact of your chest to both the safety belt and the airbag, as well as from breathing the smoke and powder. We strongly urge you

to open your doors and/or windows as soon as possible after impact in order to reduce discomfort and prevent prolonged exposure to the smoke and powder.

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

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WARNING

When the airbags deploy, the airbag related parts in 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 airbag storage areas internal components immediately after an airbag has inflated.

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Installing a child restraint on a front passenger seat is forbidden.

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

In addition, do not place front-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat either. If the front passenger airbag inflates, it would cause serious or fatal injuries to the improperly positioned or improperly restrained child.

WARNING

• Never put child restraint in the front passenger seat. If the front passenger airbag inflates, it would cause serious or fatal injuries.

• When children are seated in the rear outboard seats in which curtain airbags are equipped, be sure to put the child restraint system as far away from the door side as possible, and secure the child restraint system to be locked in position.

Inflation of curtain airbag could cause serious injury or death due to the expansion impact.

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Airbag warning light

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

When the ignition switch is turned ON, the indicator light should blink or 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 the engine starts.

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

Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System) service

Your Supplemental Restraint System is virtually maintenance-free. There are no parts which you can service.

You must have the system serviced under the following circumstances:

• If an airbag ever inflates, the airbag must be replaced. Do not try to remove or discard the airbag by yourself. This must be done by an authorized Kia dealer.

• If the airbag warning indicator light alerts you to a problem, have the airbag system checked as soon as possible. Otherwise, your airbag system may be ineffective.

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CAUTION

Do not modify any part of the Supplemental Restraint System. Excessive modification could make the airbag system ineffective.

WARNING

• Do not modify your steering wheel, seat or any other part of the Supplemental Restraint System. Modification could make the system inoperable.

• Do not work on the system’s components or wiring. This could cause the airbags to inflate inadvertently, possibly seriously injuring someone. Working on the system could also disable the system so that the airbags would not deploy in a collision.

• Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, installing, repairing, or any work on the steering wheel must be performed by a qualified Kia technician. Improper handling of the airbag system may result in serious personal injury.

When repairing or scrapping the vehicles

• Repairing steering wheel, instrument panel, center console or roofs, or installing car audio around center console or painting front metal sheet could disable the airbag system. Have them checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

• When leaving the vehicle at an authorized Kia dealer, inform that the vehicle is equipped with airbag system, and leave the owner’s manual in the vehicle.

• Since airbag system contains explosive chemical substances, contact an authorized Kia dealer when scrapping the vehicle.

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Airbag warning label

Airbag warning labels which are now required by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) are attached to alert driver and passengers of potential risk of airbag system.

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

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TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)

Outside the vehicle

• To open the trunk, insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise

(➀).

• To close the trunk, use both hands to push the trunk lid down. Check to see if the trunk is completely shut.

• Trunk can be opened with transmitter (if equipped).

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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Trunk room lamp

Trunk room lamp turns on when the trunk is opened. It remains on until the trunk is securely closed.

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NOTICE

Make sure to close the trunk securely. If it remains open while engine is not running, it may cause battery discharge because trunk room lamp remains on.

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Inside the vehicle

To open the trunk from inside the vehicle push trunk lid release switch.

WARNING - Exhaust

fumes

If you drive with the trunk lid open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. Open trunk lids can also dangerously obscure rear view vision.

If you must drive with the trunk lid open, keep the air vents open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle.

Pull to open the trunk

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Emergency trunk safety release (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release cable located inside the trunk. The lever glows in the dark when the trunk lid is closed. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, pulling this handle will release the trunk latch mechanism and open the trunk.

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WARNING

No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the trunk is partially or totally latched and the person is unable to get out, severe injury or death could occur due to lack of ventilation, exhaust fumes and rapid heat build-up, or because of exposure to cold weather conditions. The trunk is also a highly dangerous location in the event of a crash because it is not a protected occupant space but merely a part of the vehicle’s crush zone.

CAUTION

• If a person is locked in the trunk, they can pull the emergency release to open the trunk lid.

• We recommend that cars be kept locked and keys be kept out of the reach of children, and that parents teach their children about the dangers of playing in trunks.

Unlock

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Trunk lid knob lock (if equipped)

The trunk lid lock knob (located near the latch) is in the “LOCK ( )” position when the trunk lid is closed, it will not be possible to open the trunk lid by using the remote release. In this instance, use the master key to unlock and open the trunk lid. To allow the trunk lid to be opened with the remote release, push the trunk lid lock knob down, then to the opposite direction of the “LOCK ( )” position.

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HOOD

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Opening the hood:

1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.

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2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary latch ( center and lift (➁) the hood.

) inside of the hood

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3. Lift the hood and hold it open with the support rod by inserting the free end of the rod into the slot.

CAUTION

Grasp the support rod in the area wrapped in rubber.The rubber will help prevent you from being burned by hot metal when the engine is hot.

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Closing the hood

1. Before closing the hood, check the following:

• All filler caps in engine compartment must be correctly installed.

• Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the engine compartment.

2. Secure the support rod in its clip.

3. Lower the hood to about 12 inches (30 cm) height and then let it drop to properly lock in place.

Make sure the hood is properly locked before driving.

CAUTION

• Before closing the hood, make sure that all engine parts and tools have been removed from the engine area and that no one’s hands are near the hood opening.

• Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the engine compartment. Doing so may cause a heatinduced fire.

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1. Stop the engine.

2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the release lever.

CAUTION

To avoid injury from sharp edges, it is recommended that protective gloves be worn if there is a need to open the fuel filler door manually.

3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.

4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel tank cap counter-clockwise.

5. Refuel as needed.

6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise

until it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.

7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it

lightly and make sure that it is securely closed.

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WARNING - Refueling

If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cause serious injuries. Always remove the fuel cap carefully and slowly. If the cap is venting fuel or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until the condition stops before completely removing the cap.

WARNING

Automotive fuels are flammable/explosive materials. When refueling, please note the following guidelines carefully. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in severe personal injury, severe burns or death by fire or explosion.

• Before refueling always note the location of the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if available, at the gas station facility.

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• Before touching the fuel nozzle or fuel filler cap, you should eliminate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge by touching another metal part of the front of the vehicle, a safe distance away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle, or other gas source.

• Do not get back into a vehicle once you have begun refueling. Do not touch, rub or slide against any item or fabric (polyester, satin, nylon, etc.) capable of producing static electricity. Static electricity discharge can ignite fuel vapors resulting in explosion. If you must re-enter the vehicle, you should once again eliminate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge by touching a metal part of the vehicle, away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle or other gasoline source.

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• When using a portable fuel container be sure to place the container on the ground prior to refueling. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. Once refueling has begun, contact with the vehicle should be maintained until the filling is complete. Use only portable fuel containers designed to carry and store gasoline.

• Do not use cellular phones around a gas station or while refueling any vehicle. Electric current and/or electronic interference from cellular phones can potentially ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. If you must use your cellular phone, use it in a place away from the gas station.

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• When refueling always shut

the engine off. Sparks produced by electrical components related to the engine can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. Always insure that the engine is OFF before and during refueling. Once refueling is complete, check to make sure the fuel filler cap and door are securely closed, before starting the engine.

• Do not light any fire around a gas station. DO NOT use matches or a lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cigarette in your vehicle while at a gas station especially during refueling. Automotive fuel is highly flammable and can, when ignited, result in explosion by flames.

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• If a fire breaks out during refueling, leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and immediately contact the manager of the gas station or contact the police and local fire department. Follow any safety instructions they provide.

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NOTICE

• Make sure to refuel with gasoline (unleaded fuel) only for the gasoline engine vehicles.

• Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is securely closed after refueling.

• If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a genuine Kia cap or the equivalent specified for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel system or emission control system. Correct replacement caps are available at authorized Kia dealers.

• Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of fuel spilled on painted surfaces may damage the paint.

• A loose fuel filler cap may cause the “Check Engine” (Malfunction Indicator) light in the instrument panel to illuminate unnecessarily.

• If the fuel filler lid will not open in cold weather because the area around it is frozen, push or lightly tap the lid.

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Auto fuel cutoff switch (if equipped)

The auto fuel cutoff switch is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. In the event of a collision or sudden impact, the auto fuel cutoff device cuts off the fuel supply. If this device is activated, it must be reset by pressing in on the top of the switch before the engine can be restarted.

MIRRORS

Outside rearview mirror

Be sure to adjust mirror angles before driving.

Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-hand outside rearview mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the control levers or remote switch, depending on the type your vehicle has. The mirror heads can be folded back to prevent damage during an automatic car wash or when passing in a narrow street.

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CAUTION

• The right outside rearview mirror is convex. Objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.

• Use your interior rearview mirror or direct observation to determine the actual distance of following vehicles when changing lanes.

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NOTICE

Do not scrape ice off the mirror face; this may damage the surface of the glass. If ice should restrict movement of the mirror, do not force the mirror for adjustment. To remove ice, use a deicer spray, or a sponge or soft cloth with very warm water.

WARNING

Before resetting the auto fuel cutoff switch, the fuel line should be checked for fuel leaks.

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Manual remote control (if equipped)

To adjust an outside mirror, move the control lever located at the forward

inside area of the window frame.

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Electric remote control (if equipped)

The electric remote control mirror switch allows you to adjust the position of the left and right outside rearview mirrors. To adjust the position of either mirror, move the lever

) to R or L to select the right side

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mirror or the left side mirror, then press a corresponding point (•) on the mirror adjustment control to position the selected mirror up, down, left or right.

After adjustment, put the lever into neutral position to prevent the inadvertent adjustment.

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NOTICE

• The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjusting angles, but the motor continues to operate while the switch is depressed. Do not depress the switch longer than necessary, the motor may be damaged.

• Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mirror by hands. Doing so may damage the parts.

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Folding the outside rearview mirror

Manual type

To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp the housing of mirror and then fold it toward the rear of the vehicle.

Outside rearview mirror heater (if equipped)

The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated in connection with the rear window defroster.To heat the outside rearview mirror glass, push the button for the rear window defroster.

The outside rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrosting or defogging and will give you improved rear vision in inclement weather conditions. Push the button again to turn the heater off. The outside rearview mirror heater automatically turns off after 20 minutes.

Day/night rearview mirror

Adjust the rearview mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Make this adjustment before you start driving.

CAUTION

Do not place objects in the rear seat or cargo area which would interfere with your vision out the rear window.

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