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Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
2nd Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Rear Seat - Row 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Airbag-Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Rear Hatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Fuel Filler Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Storage Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
Sunglass Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
Roofrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-74
Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
Barrier Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81
Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-85
Luggage Center Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86

3

KEYS

The key code number is stamped on
the plate attached to the key set. If
you should lose your keys, this num-
ber 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.

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 unsu-
pervised children.

CAUTION

Use only Kia original parts for the
ignition key in your vehicle. If an
aftermarket key is used, the igni-
tion 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)

If your vehicle has this feature, you
can lock and unlock your doors and
rear hatch from up to 5m (15 feet)
away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.

• LOCK :

If you depress the corresponding
button on the transmitter, all four
doors and rear hatch will lock and
the hazard lamp will flash once.

• UNLOCK :

If you depress the corresponding
button on the transmitter, all four
doors and rear hatch will unlock
and the hazard lamp will flash
twice the dome light and/or rear
cargo area light will come on during
30 seconds if their switches are
placed in the center position.

✽

✽ NOTICE

• The keyless entry system does not

operate when;
- the ignition key is in the ignition

switch.

- you exceed the operating distance

limit (5m/15feet).

- the battery in the transmitter is

weak.

- other vehicles or objects may be

blocking the signal. Check the loca-
tion.

- the weather is very 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 trans-
mitter.

• If you have a problem with the key-

less entry system, contact an
Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as
possible.

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CK

UNLOCK

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Battery replacement

Transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium bat-
tery which will normally last for sever-
al years. When replacement is nec-
essary, use the following procedure.
1. Remove the screw and gently pry

open the transmitter.

2. Replace the battery with new one.

When replacing the battery, make
sure the battery positive “+” symbol
faces up as indicated in the illus-
tration.

3. Install the battery in the reverse

order of removal.

✽

✽ NOTICE

The keyless entry system transmitter

is designed to give you years of trou-

blefree use, however it can malfunc-

tion 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 reprogram-
ming.

✽

✽ NOTICE

• Using the wrong battery can cause

the transmitter to malfunction. Be

sure to use the correct battery.

• To avoid damaging the transmit-

ter, 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 elec-
tronic engine immobilizer system to
prevent the risk of theft. Your immobi-
lizer system is comprised with a
transponder which equipped in the
ignition key, an antenna coil equipped
in the key cylinder, and a Smartra
Unit. If you insert your ignition key
into the key cylinder and turn it to the
ON position, the antenna coil
receives the signals from the
transponder and then sends it to the
Smartra Unit. The ECU checks the
signal received from the Smartra Unit
whether it true or not. In case of true,
the engine will be started, and in
case of false, the engine will not be
started.

To deactivate the immobilizer sys-
tem:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi-
tion.

To activate the immobilizer system:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. In this condition, if anybody try to
force to drive without original ignition
key, the engine is impossible to start.

✽

✽ NOTICE

If you want to change the secret code
of Vehicle Immobilizer System, contact
an Authorized Kia Daealer. After
change, you and your dealer have to
keep the secret code in a safe place.

✽

✽ 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.

✽

✽ NOTICE

A transponder equipped in your igni-
tion key is very important part to
deactivate the immobilizer system. So
you must not give any shock on it. It
could cause the failure of your immo-
bilizer system and your vehicle’s start-
ing.

✽

✽ NOTICE

Do not change, alter or adjust the
immobilizer system at your discretion.
It could cause the malfunction of your
immobilizer system. The malfunction
resulted from the changing, altering
and/or

adjusting by other

than

Authorized Kia Dealer does not to be
covered by Kia Warranty.

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DOOR LOCKS

Automatic Door Locks

Operating door locks - with key

• Turn the key toward front of vehicle

to unlock and toward rear of vehicle
to lock.

• Once the doors are unlocked, they

may be opened by pulling the door
handle.

• All four doors and rear hatch can be

locked and unlocked from the front
door with the key.

Operating door locks - without key
When you leave your vehicle unat-
tended, depressing the front door
lock button and then closing the door
enables the door to lock without a
key.

✽

✽ NOTICE

Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when leav-
ing your vehicle unattended.

Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle
• To lock a door, push the door lock

button to the “LOCK” position.

• To unlock a door, pull the door lock

button to the “UNLOCK” position.

• To open a door, pull the door han-

dle outward.

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LOCK

UNLOCK

LOCK

UNLOCK

✽

✽ NOTICE

When the door is locked, the red mark
on the button is not visible.

CAUTION

The doors should always be fully
closed and locked while the vehi-
cle is in motion to prevent acci-
dental opening of the door. Locked
doors will also discourage poten-
tial intruders when the vehicle
stops or slows.

WARNING

- Unattended

Children

Never leave children or animals
unattended in the vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to children who can-
not escape the vehicle, or to ani-
mals.

Central Door Locks

If you lock/unlock the driver door or
front passenger door with a key or
door lock button, all the doors and
rear hatch will lock/unlock automati-
cally.

✽

✽ NOTICE

With the door locked, when the airbag
inflates in collisions, the door may be
unlocked.

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Rear Door Child Safety Lock

The child safety lock is provide to
help prevent children from acciden-
tally opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle. It should be used
whenever children are in the vehicle.

• To lock a rear door so that it cannot

be opened from the inside, push
the child safety lock located on the
rear edge of the door to the “
(LOCKED)” position (toward rear of
vehicle) before closing the door.

• To open a rear door while the child

safety lock is engaged, push the
door lock button to the “UNLOCK”
position (red mark is visible) then
pull the outside door handle.

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 pre-
vent children from opening the
rear doors from the inside, the rear
door safety locks should be used
whenever children are in the vehi-
cle.

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(FREE)

(LOCKED)

WINDOWS

Power Windows

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to oper-
ate. Each door has a power window
switch that controls that door’s win-
dow. However, the driver has a power
window lock switch which can block
the operation of a passenger window.

✽

✽ NOTICE

To prevent the power window system
from the possibility of damage, do not
open or close two windows at the same
time. This will also ensure the longevi-
ty of the fuse.

Driver’s door power window
controls
All windows can be opened or closed
using the power window master con-
trol on the driver’s door. To open a
window, press down on the corre-
sponding power window switch. To
close a window, pull up on the corre-
sponding power window switch.

Driver’s window automatic-down
window switch
The driver’s window has an
“Automatic-Down” feature. To activate
the express-down feature, momen-
tarily depress the front of the switch
to the second detent position. To can-
cel this feature, pull up on the front of
the switch and then release it or
momentarily depress the front of the
switch to the first detent position.

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

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Driver’s power window switch
The driver’s power window switch
provides two (2) separate window-
down functions.
• Depressing the driver’s power win-

dow switch completely lowers the
driver’s window automatically
(Automatic-Down). To cancel this
function, pull up on the front of the
switch and release it or momentari-
ly depress the front of the switch to
the first detent position.

• Depressing the driver’s power win-

dow switch partially (to the first
detent) provides precise control of
the window-down position. To
raise/close the driver’s window, pull
up on the power window switch.

Power window lock switch feature
The driver can disable the power win-
dow switches on a passenger door by
depressing the power window lock
switch located on the driver’s door to
ON. When the power window lock
switch is ON, the driver’s master con-
trol can not operate the passenger
door power windows either.

✽

✽ NOTICE

If you notice buffeting and pulsation
(wind shock) with either side window
open, you should open the opposite
window slightly to reduce the symp-
tom.

WARNING

- Power Windows

• Keep the power window lock

switch in the driver’s door in the
ON (depressed) position, except
when someone is operating a
passenger door window. Serious
injury can result (especially to
children) from unintentional win-
dow operation.

• 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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Passenger Doors Power Window
Controls

To open a window, press down on the
front portion of the power window
switch. To close a window, pull up on
the front portion of the power window
switch.

WARNING

- Passenger’s

Window

Do not allow children to play with
the power windows. They may seri-
ously injure themselves or others.

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FRONT SEAT

WARNING

- Driver’s Seat

• Never adjust the driver’s seat or

seatback when the vehicle is
moving. Doing so could cause
loss of vehicular control and
serious personal injury or death.

• Do not allow anything to inter-

fere with the normal position of a
seatback. Such interference may
prevent the seatback from lock-
ing which could result in serious
injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop or collision.

• Always ride with your seatback

upright in the normal seating
position and the lap portion of
the safety belt, snug and low
across the hips.

• In order to avoid unnecessary

airbag injuries including the pos-
sibility of severe injury or death,
always sit at least 10 inches (250
mm) away from the steering
wheel while still being able to
maintain comfortable control of
your vehicle.

Front Seat Adjustment

Moving the front seat forward and
backward
To move the seat forward or back-
ward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever

under the front edge of the seat
cushion up and hold it.

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2. Slide the seat to the position you

desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure

the seat is locked in place.

CAUTION

Do not place anything under the
front seats. Loose objects might
interfere with the seat slide mech-
anism or roll out from under the
seat. Objects rolling around in the
driver’s foot area could interfere
with the operation of the brake,
clutch or accelerator foot pedals. It
could result in serious accident.

Adjusting the front 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, toward
the rear.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat

and adjust the back of the seat to
the position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure

the seatback is locked in place.
(The lever MUST return to its orig-
inal position for the seatback to
lock.)

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WARNING

- Passengers

To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap portion of the lap/shoulder
belt, and potentially suffering
severe injury or death in the event
of a collision, do not use the front
seatback in a reclined position
while the vehicle is in motion. If a
seat is reclined, the occupant's hip
could slide under or out of the lap
portion of the lap/shoulder belt
during a collision.
If that occurs, the occupant may
no longer be properly restrained,
and the safety belt could apply
restraint forces to the unprotected
abdomen resulting in serious per-
sonal injury or death. Therefore,
keep the seatbacks in a comfort-
ably upright position whenever the
vehicle is in motion.

Adjusting the height of driver seat
cushion (if equipped)
To change the front or rear height of
the seat cushion, rotate the knob
located on the outside of the seat
cushion.
• To lower the seat cushion, rotate

the knob toward the front of the
vehicle.

• To raise the seat cushion, rotate the

knob toward the rear of the vehicle.

Lumbar support (For driver’s seat,
if equipped)
You can adjust the lumbar support by
moving the lever on the side of the
driver’s seatback. Pivoting the lever
toward the front of the vehicle
increases the lumbar support.
Pivoting the lever toward the rear of
the vehicle decreases the lumbar
support.

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1FJB2026

Heating The Front Seats
(If equipped)

The front seats are electrically heat-
ed when the switch and the ignition
are ON. The thermostat regulates
seat temperature by depressing the
switch shown as above. To deactivate
the heating system of front seats,
depress the switch once again.

✽

✽ NOTICE

• The seat warmer will not operate if

ambient temperature is higher than
39±3 °C (102.2±5.4°F).

• If the seat warmer doesn't works

when ambient temperature is lower
than 34±4 °C (93.2±7.2°F), it must be
checked by authorized dealer.

Headrest

All the seat headrests provide com-
fort and also help protect your head
and neck in the event of certain kinds
of collisions.
Hold the headrest and pull up to raise
it. It will lock into position. To lower the
headrest, push the release lever on
the left side and push down on the
headrest.

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Release lever

1FJB2028A

If the vehicle is equipped with tilt
headrest, the front headrest will be
adjusted forward to 4 positions by
pulling it forward. To adjust the head-
rest backwards, pull it forward and
release it.

WARNING

- Headrests

• Adjust the top of the headrest so

that it is even with the top of your
ears in order to reduce the
chance of possible severe injury
in the event of a collision.

• Do not operate the vehicle with

the headrest removed or improp-
erly positioned.

• Do not attempt to adjust the

headrest while driving.

Armrest (if equipped)

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

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2ND ROW SEAT - 6:4 SPLIT
FOLDING SEAT (IF EQUIPPED)

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

• To raise the seatback, lift and push

it firmly until it clicks into place.

• When you return the seatback to its

upright position, reposition the rear
safety belts so that they can be
used by rear seat passengers.

To fold the 6:4 split folding seat:
1. Pull up the strap to lift the rear por-

tion of the seat cushion.

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2. Pull the tie-down strap and place

the hook over the headrest pole at
the next front row seat.

3. Remove the headrest and put the

headrest poles into the holes on
the seat cushion.

4. To fold the seatback(s), pull the

folding strap(s) and push the seat-
back forward and down.

✽

✽ NOTICE

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

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To unfold the rear seat:
1. Lift and push the seatback back-

ward firmly until it clicks into place.

2. Replace to the headrest on the

seatback.

3. Push down the seat cushion back-

ward firmly.

✽

✽ NOTICE

When returning the rear seatbacks to
the upright position, remember to
return the rear shoulder belts to their
proper position. Routing the safety
belt webbing through the rear safety
belt guides will help keep the belts
from being trapped behind or under
the seats.

CAUTION

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 occu-
pants.

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2ND ROW SEAT - 5:5 SPLIT
FOLDING SEAT (IF EQUIPPED)

Adjusting the 2nd Row Seatback
Recliner (If equipped)

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on

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

2. Lean back on the seat and adjust

the back of the seat to the position
you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure

the seatback is located in place.
(The lever MUST return to its orginal
position for the seatback to lock.)

Moving the 2nd Row Seat Forward
and Backward (If equipped)

To move the seat forward or back-
ward:
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.

To ensure the seat is locked in posi-
tion, try to move the seat.

Split Folding The 2nd Row Seat
(If equipped)

The 2nd row seatbacks fold forward
to provide additional cargo space and
to provide access to the trunk area.
• To fold the 2nd row seatback(s)

down push forward the unlock knob
located on the outside of seatback,
beneath the armrest.

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• To raise the seatback, lift the seat-

back, and push it firmly until it clicks
into place.

• When you return the seatback to its

upright position, reposition the rear
safety belts so that they can be
used by rear seat passengers.

WARNING

- Cargo

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

Armrest (if equipped)

The first rear seats have the armrest.
To use the armrest, pull it downward
from the seatback.

CAUTION

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

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ARSB03001

Type A

Type B (If equipped)

REAR SEAT - ROW 3
(IF EQUIPPED)

Exiting from the 3rd Row Seat

Depress the foot pedal located at the
back lower part of the 2nd row seat.
Then the seat will be automatically
slid, seatback will be folded forward.
After exiting, simply slide the 2nd row
seat backward and push the seat-
back backward to be locked in place.
Make sure that the seat is locked in
place.

CAUTION

Passengers sitting in the 3rd row
seat must be careful not to acci-
dentally press the pedal while
vehicle is in motion.

Double-folding the 3rd Row Seat
(if equipped)

To fold the seat;
1.Slide the 2nd row seat to the for-

ward position.

2.Remove the headrests, (Refer to

Headrest in this section.) and then
store them into the headrest stor-
age box.

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3.Fold the 3rd row seatback down,

with pushing forward the unlock
lever.

4.Pull up the folding loop to release

the seat cushion, and then lift the
entire folded seat forward.

5.Pull the tie-down strap and place

the hook over the headrest pole at
the next front row seat.

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1FJA2009Z

To put the 3rd row seat back to the
upright position, unhook the string
from the 2nd row seat headrest pole.
And place it firmly on the seat hook of
the floor and push the seatback
backward firmly to use.

✽

✽ NOTICE

When returning the rear seatbacks to
the upright position, remember to
return the rear shoulder belts to their
proper position. Routing the safety
belt webbing through the rear safety
belt guides will help keep the belts
from being trapped behind or under
the seats.

CAUTION

When you fold the rear seatback or
put luggage on the rear seat cush-
ion, you must insert the buckle
into the pocket. Doing so can pre-
vent the buckle from being
crushed by the rear seatback or
luggage.

CAUTION

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 occu-
pants.

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SAFETY BELTS

Pre-tensioner Seat Belt
(If equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's
and front passenger’s pre-tensioner
safety belts. The purpose of the pre-
tensioner is to pull the safety belt
snugly against the occupant’s body in
certain frontal collisions.
The pre-tensioner safety belts can be
activated together with the airbags,
where the frontal collision is severe
enough.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or
if the occupant tries to lean forward
too quickly, the seat belt retractor will
lock into position. However, in certain
frontal collisions, the pretensioner will
also activate and pull the seat belt
into tighter contact against the occu-
pant’s body.
The pre-tensioner safety belt system
consists mainly of the following com-
ponents.

Their locations are shown in the illus-
tration.
1. SRS airbag warning light.
2. Seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
3. SRS control module.

WARNING

To obtain maximum benefit from a
pre-tensioner, safety belt must be
worn correctly.

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Passenger’s
side airbag

Driver’s side airbag

CAUTION

• When the pre-tensioner safety

belts are activated, a loud noise
may be heard and fine powder,
which may appear to be smoke,
may be visible in the passenger
compartment. The powder is not
toxic.

• The powder may cause skin irri-

tation and should not be
breathed for prolonged periods.
Wash your hands and face thor-
oughly after an accident in which
such powder has been released.

• If the pre-tensioner seat belt is

not working properly, the airbag
warning light will illuminate,
since both devices are on the
same electrical circuit. If the SRS
airbag warning light does not
blink when the ignition key is
turned to “ON”, or if it remains
illuminated for more than 6 sec-
onds, or if it illuminates while
the vehicle is being driven,
please have an Authorized Kia
Dealer inspect the system as
soon as possible.

WARNING

- Pre-tensioner

Repair or Replacement

• Pre-tensioners are designed to

operate once. After activation,
pre-tensioner safety belts must
be replaced.

• Do not attempt to inspect, repair

or replace the pre-tensioner
safety belts yourself. You can
permanently damage the sys-
tem.

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Safety Belt Restraint System

WARNING

- Safety Belts

The driver and all passengers
should always use the safety belts
provided in order to minimize the
risk of severe bodily injury.

We strongly recommend that the
driver and all passengers be properly
restrained at all times by using the
safety belts provided with the vehicle.
Proper use of the safety belts
decreases the risk of severe injury or
death in accidents or sudden stops.
Safety belts provide the best restraint
when :
• The seatback is adjusted so the

occupant is in a normal seated
position.

• The occupant is sitting upright (not

reclined or bent over)

• The lap belt portion of the safety

belt is snug and low on the hips

• The shoulder belt portion of the

safety belt is snug against the chest

• The knees are straight forward

To help you remember to fasten your
safety belt, a warning light will illumi-
nate and a chime will sound.
All seats (including or except the cen-
ter rear seat) have lap/shoulder belts.
Inertial locks in the safety belt retrac-
tors allow all of the lap/shoulder safe-
ty 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.
Lap belt, if equipped, does not have
an inertial lock so it is always in a
locked condition.

Whenever possible, use the center
rear seat position to install your child
restraint. The center rear seat is the
safest position for a child to sit in.

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WARNING

- Safety Belt

Usage

1) Never wear the shoulder belt

under the outside arm.

2) Never swing the safety belt

around your neck to put it over
the inside shoulder.

3) Never use a belt for more than

one person.

WARNING

- After a Collision

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 after
any collision. All belts, retractors,
anchors and hardware damaged
by a collision should be replaced
before the vehicle is operated
again.

WARNING

- Safety Belt Care

Safety belts should be inspected
periodically for excessive wear or
damage. Pull out each belt fully
and look for excessive fraying,
cuts, burns or other damage. 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. Any
belt not in good condition or in
good working order should be
promptly replaced.

WARNING

- Twisted Safety

Belts

Never drive or ride with a twisted
or jammed safety belt. If you can-
not untwist or unjam the safety
belt, see your Kia dealer immedi-
ately.

CAUTION

- Damage to

Safety Belts

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.

WARNING

- Cargo Area

Passenger should never be
allowed to ride in the cargo area of
a vehicle. No safety belts are pro-
vided for the cargo area.
Persons riding in the vehicle with-
out a fastened safety belt are much
more likely to suffer serious bodily
injury or death during an accident.

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Restraint of Pregnant Women

Pregnant women should wear
lap/shoulder belt assemblies when-
ever 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

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

Restraint of Infants and Small
Children

Small children and infants should be
restrained by an approved child-
restraint system to help protect them
while riding in a vehicle.

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.

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.

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.

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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 labeled as com-
plying with those safety standards.
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 man-
ufacturer when installing the child-
restraint system.

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, after-
market devices are available from
independent manufacturers which
help pull the shoulder belt down and
away from the child’s face or neck.

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
strongly recommended. 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 further recommended that the
seat be placed in the vehicle's rear
seat since this can make an impor-
tant 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.
Larger children should use one of the
seat belts provided.
You are required by law to use safety
restraints for children. If small chil-
dren ride in your vehicle you must put
them in a child restraint system (safe-
ty seat).

Children could be injured or killed in a
crash if their restraints are not prop-
erly secured. For small children and
babies, a child seat or infant seat
must be used. Before buying a partic-
ular 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.

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.

• 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.

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• 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.

• Always make sure that the shoul-

der belt portion of the outboard
lap/shoulder belt is positioned
midway over the shoulder, never
across the neck or behind the
back. Moving the child closer to
the center of the vehicle may
help provide a good shoulder
belt fit. The lap belt portion of the
lap/shoulder belt or the center
seat lap 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, we recommend the
use of an approved booster seat
in the rear seat in order to raise
the child's seating height so that
the seat belt will properly fit the
child.

• 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 pro-
vide 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 pro-
vide the child with any means of
protection during an accident,
even if the person holding the
child is wearing a seat belt.

Installation on the rear seats

✽

✽ NOTICE

• Before installing the child restraint

system, read the instructions sup-
plied 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.

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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.

Installing a child restraint system
by lap/shoulder belt

To install a child restraint system on
the rear seats, do the following:
1.Place the child restraint system in

the desired position.

2.Extend the shoulder/lap belt from

its retractor.

3.Route the lap/shoulder belt through

the restraint according to the seat
manufacturer’s instructions.

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4.Buckle the seat belt and allow the

seat belt to take up any slack. After
installation of the child restraint
system, try to move it in all direc-
tions to be sure the child restraint
system is securely installed.

If you need to tighten the belt, pull
more webbing toward the retractor.
When you unbuckle the seat belt and
allow it to retract, the retractor will
automatically revert back to its nor-
mal seated passenger emergency
locking usage condition.

Installing a child restraint system
by lap belt (on the center rear
seat, if equipped)

To install a child restraint system on
the center rear seats, do the follow-
ing:
1.Place the child restraint system on

the center rear seat.

2.Extend the latch plate tongue of the

lap belt.

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3.Route the lap belt through the

restraint according to the seat man-
ufacturer’s instructions.

4.Buckle the seat belt and adjust the

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

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

Child restraint hook holders are locat-
ed on the seatback behind the rear
seats.

WARNING

- Split Bench Seat

If your vehicle has a split-bench
rear seat, installing a child restraint
at the middle anchorage fitting is
dangerous. The child seat tether
may slide down between the split,
making the seat insecure.

1.Open the tether anchor cover on

the seatback behind the rear seats.

2.Route the child restraint seat strap

over the seatback. For vehicles with
adjustable headrest, route the teth-
er strap under the headrest and
between the headrest posts, other-
wise route the tether strap over the
top of the seatback.

3.Connect the tether strap hook to

the belonging child restraint hook
holder and tighten to secure the
seat.

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Securing a child restraint system
with “ISOFIX” system and “Tether
Anchorage” system

ISOFIX is a standardised method of
fitting child seats that eliminates the
need to use the standard adult seat
belt to secure the seat in the vehicle.
This enables a much more secure
and positive location with the added
benefit of easier and quicker installa-
tion.
An ISOFIX-seat can only be installed
if it has vehicle-specific approval in
accordance with the requirements of
ECE-R44. For your Kia, the “Kia
ISOFIX GR1 / Kia Duo” and the
“Römer Duo ISOFIX / Britax Duo
ISOFIX” is approved according to the
requirement ECE-R44. This seat has
been tested extensively by Kia and is
recommended for your Kia.

✽

✽ NOTICE

At present, this seat is the only one
complying with that provision. In case
that other manufacturers will furnish
proof of a respective certification, Kia
is going to evaluate this seat carefully
and will give a recommendation pro-
vided that seat complies to the law.
Please ask your Kia dealer in this
respect.

On each side of the 2nd row rear
seat, between the cushion and back-
rest, are located a pair of ISOFIX
anchorage points together with a top
tether mounting on seatback behind
the rear seats. During the installing,
the seat has to be engaged at the
anchorage-points in a way you can
hear it clicking (check by pulling!) and
has to be fixed with the Top Tether-
belt on the belonging point on the
seatback behind rear seats. The
installing and the use of a child-seat
has to be done according to the
installing-manual, which is added to
the ISOFIX-seat.

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✽

✽ NOTICE

An ISOFIX-child-seat can only be
installed if the seat has a vehicle-spe-
cific approval according to ECE-R44.
Before using the ISOFIX-child-seat,
which was bought for other car, ask
your Kia-dealer whether this seat-type
is approved and recommended for
your Kia.

To secure the child restraint seat

1.To engage the child restraint seat to

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

2.Connect the tether strap hook to

the child restraint hook holder and
tighten to secure the seat. Refer to
“Securing a child restraint seat with
the “Tether Anchorage” system” on
page 3-35.

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WARNING

• Do not install a child restraint

seat at the center of the rear seat
using the vehicle's ISOFIX
anchors. The ISOFIX anchors are
only provided for the left and
right outboard rear seating posi-
tions. Do not misuse the ISOFIX
anchors by attempting to attach
a child restraint seat in the mid-
dle of the rear seat to the ISOFIX
anchors. In a crash, the child
restraint seat ISOFIX attach-
ments may not be strong enough
to secure the child restraint seat
properly in the center of the rear
seat and may break, causing
serious injury or death.

• Do not mount more than one

child restraint to a child restraint
lower anchorage point.

the

improper increased load may
cause the anchorage points or
tether anchor to break, causing
serious injury or death.

• Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX-

compatible child restraint seat
only to the appropriate locations
shown in the illustration.

• Always follow the installation

and use instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the child
restraint.

Child seat restraint suitability for
seat position

Use child safety seats that have been
officially approved and are appropri-
ate for your children. When using the
child safety seats, refer to the follow-
ing table.

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• 5 Seats

• 6 Seats

U : Suitable for "universal" category

restraints approved for use in this
mass group

UF : Suitable for forward-facing "uni-

versal" category restraints
approved for use in this mass
group

L1

: Suitable for “Römer ISOFIX

GR1” approved for use in this
mass group (Approval No: E1
R44-03301133)

X : Seat position not suitable for chil-

dren in this mass group

Safety Belt Warning Light

As a reminder to the driver and pas-
senger, safety belt warning light will
illuminate for approximately 6 sec-
onds each time you turn the ignition
switch ON.

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< 10 kg

X

U

UF

(0 to 9 months)

< 13 kg

X

U

UF

(0 to 24 months)

9 to 18 kg

X

U, L1

UF

(9 to 48 months)

15 to 36 kg

X

UF

UF

(4 to 12 years)

Front

Passenger

Rear

Outboard

Rear

Center

Seating Position

Age Group

< 10 kg

X

U

U

(0 to 9 months)

< 13 kg

X

U

U

(0 to 24 months)

9 to 18 kg

X

U, L1

U

(9 to 48 months)

15 to 36 kg

X

UF

UF

(4 to 12 years)

Front

Passenger

Rear 1st row

Outboard

Rear 2nd row

Outboard

Seating Position

Age Group

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Lap/Shoulder Belt

To fasten the lap/shoulder belt :
1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.
2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt

out from the retractor.

3. Insert the tongue plate into the

open end of the buckle until an
audible “click” is heard, indicating
the belt is locked in the buckle.

4. Position the lap portion of the belt

across your lap as LOW ON THE
HIPS as possible to reduce the risk
of sliding under it during an acci-
dent. Adjust the belt to a SNUG
FIT by pulling up on the shoulder
portion of the safety belt. The belt
retractor applies tension to the belt
in order to take up excess webbing
automatically and to maintain ten-
sion on the belt. For maximum
safety, do not put any excess slack
into the safety belt.

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Keep as low on hip
bone as possible

Take up slack

Too high

5. Adjust the shoulder anchor posi-

tion to your size. To raise the
anchor position, push the anchor
up. To lower the anchor position,
push the button and slide the
anchor down. After adjustment,
make sure the anchor is locked in
position

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 out-
side 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 safe-

ty belt as low on the hips as pos-
sible. Be sure the lap belt fits
snugly around the hips. Never
wear the lap belt over your waist.

• Never drive or ride with a twisted

or jammed safety belt. If you can-
not 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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Front seats

To unfasten the lap/shoulder belt:
Press the release button on the buck-
le and allow the belt to slowly retract.

When the rear lap/shoulder belt is not
in use, and to eliminate an unneces-
sary noise, set the webbing in the belt
guide.

Lap Belt (If equipped)

To fasten the lap belt:
1. Grasp the buckle end and pull it

low over the abdomen.

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2nd Row Seat

3rd Row Seat (if equipped)

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Lengthen

2. Insert the tongue plate into the

open end of the buckle until an
audible “click” is heard, indicating
the latch is locked. Make sure the
belt is not twisted.

3. Grasp the free portion of the belt

webbing and pull until the belt is
snug over the hips and lower
abdomen. If it becomes necessary
to lengthen or shorten the belt,
hold the latch plate tongue at right
angles to the webbing and pull.

4. Make sure that the belt is placed

as LOW ON THE HIPS as possi-
ble.

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C

ENT

ER

CENTER

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2BLA378

Adjust to a sung fit

2BLA379

Keep as low on hip
bone as possible

Too high

To unfasten the lap belt:
Press the release button on buckle.

WARNING

- Lap Belt

Be sure the lap belt is positioned
snugly around the hips, and not on
the waist. Failure to position the
lap belt snugly around the hips will
increase the chance and severity
of injury in the event of a collision.

Proper Use and Care of the Safety
Belt System

To ensure that the safety belts pro-
vide the maximum protection, please
follow these instructions:
• Use the belts at all times - even on

short trips.

• If the safety belt is twisted, straight-

en 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 immedi-
ately.

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EN
TER

CENTER

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• To clean the belt webbing, use any

mild soap solution recommended
for cleaning upholstery or carpets.

• Do not bleach or dye on the web-

bing. This may weaken the webbing
and allow it to fail in a collision.

• Do not make modifications or addi-

tions to the safety belt.

• Do not allow the belt to get caught

in the door when you close it.

AIRBAG - SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

What your airbag system does
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS), which includes an airbag for
the driver, if equipped, another airbag
for the front seat passenger and, if
equipped, side airbags. The airbag
for the driver is in the steering wheel
and is designed to help restrain the
forward movement of the driver’s
head and chest in cetain frontal colli-
sions. The passenger airbag is
designed to help restrain the forward
movement of the passengers head
and chest in certain frontal colli-
sions.The side airbags help to sup-
plement the protection offered by the
safety belt and side impact beams in
side collisions.

What your airbag system does not do
The front airbag system (for driver and
passenger) is designed to supplement
or add to the protection provided to
properly belted occupants in moderate
to severe frontal collisions. The side
airbag system is designed to supple-
ment, or add to the protection provided
to properly belted occupants in certain
side impact collisions. Keep in mind
that neither airbag is a substitute for
the driver’s or passenger’s safety belt
and it neither provide restraint to the
lower body.

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Why didn’t my airbag go Off in a col-
lision?
There are many types of accidents in
which the airbag cannot provide addi-
tional protection. These include side
or rear impacts, rollovers, and sec-
ond or third impacts in multiple-
impact accidents, as well as low
speed impacts. However, if your vehi-
cle is equipped with side airbags, the
side airbag can provide additional
protection in certain side impact colli-
sions.

Remember, airbags are only
designed to inflate when the impact
would throw the occupant into the
airbags - front airbags are inflated in
certain frontal impact collisions gen-
erally from a little to the left to a little
to the right of straight ahead. If your
vehicle is equipped with only front
airbags, the airbags may not deploy if
your vehicle is struck from the side or
is involved in a rollover. Side airbags
usually inflate in certain side impact
collisions, generally from a little to for-
ward to a little to the rear of both
sides of the vehicle.
In other words, just because your
vehicle is damaged and even if it is
totally unusable, don’t be surprised
that the airbag(s) did not inflate.

The importance of using safety belts
There are four very important rea-
sons to use safety belts even with an
airbag supplemental restraint sys-
tem. They:
• Help keep you in the proper position

(away from the airbag) when it
inflates.

• Reduce the risk of harm in rollover,

side or rear impact collisions,
because a front airbag is not
designed to inflate in such situa-
tions and even a side 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 sup-
plemental restraint system.

• Reduce the risk of being thrown

from your vehicle.

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WARNING

- Airbags &

Safety Belts

• Always wear your safety belt. It

can help keep you away from the
air bags during heavy braking
just before a collision.

• Your vehicles airbags provide

the most protection when the
vehicle occupants are seated
away from the front airbags as
the collision starts. Your safety
belt can help keep your occu-
pants away from the front
airbags during heavy braking
just before a collision.

• Front airbags are designed to

inflate only in severe frontal col-
lisions and will generally not
provide protection in side or rear
impacts, rollovers or less severe
frontal collisions. Even the side
airbags are designed to inflate
only in certain side impact colli-
sions. They will not provide pro-
tection from later impacts in a
multi-impact collision.

• If your vehicle has been subject-

ed 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 air bag deployment,
which could result in serious
personal injury or death. Have
the vehicle towed to an author-
ized Kia dealer for inspection
and necessary repairs.

Airbag System Components

The main components of your SRS
are:
• One airbag in the steering wheel for

the driver and another airbag in the
dashboard for the front passenger
(if equipped). The side airbags (if
equipped) are located in each front
seat.

• A diagnostic system that continual-

ly 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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To indicate that your vehicle is
equipped with airbags, the airbag
covers are marked with “SRS
AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” as shown
above.

How the Airbags System Works

The driver’s air bags are stored in the
steering wheel hub and, if equipped,
in the knee bolster below the steering
column. The passenger’s air bag is
stored in the dashboard above the
glove box.
In certain frontal collisions, your air
bags will instantly inflate to help pro-
tect you from serious physical injury
or death.
There is no single vehicle speed at
which the air bags will inflate.
Generally, air bags are designed to
inflate in certain frontal collisions. The
air bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) reacts to the severity
of a collision and its direction. These
two factors determine whether the
sensors send out an electronic
deployment/inflation signal. Whether
the air bags will inflate depends on a
number of factors including vehicle
speeds, angles of impact and the
density and stiffness of the vehicles
or objects which your vehicle hits in
the collision.

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AIR BAG

S

R

S

A

IR

B

A

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Passenger’s airbag (If equipped)

Side airbag (If equipped)

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VOL

SEEK

PWR

MODE

Driver’s airbag

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The air bags are designed to inflate
instantly in the event of a certain
frontal collisions in order to help pro-
tect the driver and passenger from
serious physical injury.

The front airbags will completely
inflate and deflate in less than 1/10
of one second. The speed of infla-
tion and deflation protects the driver’s
ability to operate the vehicle. This is
important in crashes where a vehicle
continues to move after an impact
and the driver still has some control
of the vehicle’s steering, braking,
throttle and/or transmission systems.

It is virtually impossible for you to
see the front 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.

In order to help provide protection in
a severe collision, the airbags must
inflate rapidly. However, that speed
also causes the airbags to expand
with a great deal of force. The speed
of this inflation is necessary to
reduce the likelihood of serious or
life-threatening injuries and is thus a
necessary part of airbag design.
Thus, airbag inflation could also
cause injuries which normally can
include facial abrasions, bruises and
broken bones.

There are even circumstances
under which contact with the
steering wheel air bag can cause
fatal injuries, especially if the
occupant is positioned excessive-
ly close to the steering wheel.

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WARNING

- Airbag Injuries

• You must always sit as far back

from the steering wheel airbag
as possible, while still maintain-
ing a comfortable seating posi-
tion 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 your-
self. 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, ornaments,

etc. on the steering wheel cover
and dashboard and both sides
of the headliner. These may inter-
fere with the airbag’s deploy-
ment.

Noise and Smoke

When the airbags inflate, they make a
loud noise and they leave powder
which may appear to be smoke in the
air inside of the vehicle. This is normal
and is a result of the ignition of the
airbag inflator.
After the airbags inflate, you may feel
substantial discomfort in breathing due
both to the contact by your chest with
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 WIN-
DOWS AS PROMPTLY AS POSSI-
BLE AFTER IMPACT IN ORDER TO
REDUCE DISCOMFORT AND PRE-
VENT PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
THE SMOKE AND POWDER.

WARNING

- Hot Metal Parts

When the airbags deploy, the
airbag inflators in the steering
wheel and/or in the dashboard
and/or in both sides of the head-
liners over the rear quarter glass-
es are very hot. To prevent injury,
do not touch the airbag storage
area’s internal components imme-
diately after an airbag has inflated.

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The Importance of The Passenger
Being Properly Seated

The front seat passenger’s airbag is
much larger than the driver’s 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 passenger should always
move his seat as far back as practical
and sit well back in the seat. It is
essential that the front passenger
always wear his safety belt, even
when driving in a parking lot or up a
driveway into a garage.
The reason for this is that in most
frontal impacts there is substantial
pre-impact braking which tends to
throw the occupants forward. If the
right front passenger is not using his
safety belt, he will be directly in front
of or even touching the airbag stor-
age compartment when inflation
occurs. In that situation, death or
severe injury is possible.

WARNING

- Pre-impact

Braking

Pre-impact braking could throw an
unbelted passenger toward or
onto the front airbag storage com-
partment. In the collision, the front
airbag would rapidly inflate and
possibly severely injure or kill the
unbelted occupant.

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WARNING

- Front

Passengers

• Never place a rear-facing child

restraint in the front seat. A rear-
facing child restraint would be
positioned too close to the air bag.
If the air bag deploys, it would
impact the rear-facing child
restraint, causing serious or fatal
injury.

• Failure to observe the instructions

provided with the child restraint
system could increase the risk
and/or severity of injury in an acci-
dent.

Side Airbag (If equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with a side
airbag in each front seat. The pur-
pose of the airbag is to provide the
vehicle’s driver and/or the front pas-
senger with additional protection than
that offered by the seatbelt alone. The
side impact airbags are designed to
deploy only during certain side-
impact collisions, depending on the
crash severity, angle, speed and
point of impact. The air bags are not
designed to deploy in all side impact
situations.

WARNING

• For best protection from the side

airbag system and to avoid being
injured by the deploying side
airbag, both front seat occu-
pants should sit in an upright
position with the seat belt prop-
erly fastened. The driver’s hands
should be placed on the steering
wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00
o’clock positions. The passen-
ger’s arms and hands should be
placed in their laps.

• Do not use any accessory seat

covers.

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Side airbag
sensor

• Use of seat covers could reduce

the effect of the system.

• Do not install any accessories

on the side or near the side
airbag.

• Do not use excessive force on

the side of the seat.

• Do not place any objects over

the airbag or between the airbag
and yourself.

• Do not place any objects(an

umbrella, bag,etc.) between the
front door and the front seat.
Such objects may become dan-
gerous projectiles and cause
injury if the side air bag inflates.

• To prevent unexpected deploy-

ment of the side air bag that may
result in personal injury, avoid
impact to the side airbag sensor
when the ignition key is “ON”.

WARNING

• The side impact airbags are not

designed to deploy during colli-
sions from the front or rear of the
vehicle or in most rollover situa-
tions.

• Never try to open or repair any

components of the side impact
airbag system. This should be
done only by an Authorized Kia
dealer.

• Children must never be allowed

in the front passenger seat.
Failure to follow these instruc-
tions can result in injury to the
vehicle occupants in an acci-
dent.

Airbag Warning Light

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

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Have the system checked if:
• The light does not blink briefly

when you turn the ignition ON.

• The light stays ON after the engine

starts.

• The light comes ON or flashes

while you are driving.

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 or a qualified
service technician.

• If the airbag warning indicator light

alerts you of a problem, have the
airbag system checked as soon as
possible. Otherwise, your airbag
might not inflate when you need it.

The SRS is virtually maintenance
free and there are no parts you can
safely service by yourself. The entire
SRS system must be inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer in 10 years
after the date that the vehicle was
manufactured.

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 tech-
nician. Improper handling of the
airbag system may result in serious
personal injury.

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WARNING

- SRS

Modifications

• Do not modify your steering

wheel or any other part of the
airbag system.

Modification

could make the system ineffec-
tive.

• 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 do not deploy in a
collision.

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Airbag Warning Label

To remind you of the dangers of the
airbag, airbag warning labels are
adhered to the driver’s and passen-
ger’s sunvisors.

Note that these 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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REAR HATCH

Opening the Rear Hatch

To open the rear hatch from the out-
side:
1. Insert the door key into the key

cylinder and turn it to the
“UNLOCK” position. You can also
unlock the latch (but not release it)
with the power door lock system.

2. Reach under the license plate light

shield and pull the rear hatch han-
dle to release the latch.

3. Pull the rear hatch back and up to

open.

Make certain that you close the rear
hatch door before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur to
the rear hatch lift cylinders and
attaching hardware if the rear hatch
door is not closed prior to driving.

CAUTION

The rear hatch swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the hatch.

WARNING

- Rear Hatch

• Check to be sure the rear hatch

is completely closed before driv-
ing. If the rear hatch is open,
exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle.

• Occupants should never ride in

the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available. To avoid
injury in the event of an accident
or sudden stops, occupants
should always be properly
restrained.

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UNLOCK

HOOD

Opening the Hood:

1. Pull the release lever on the lower

left side of the instrument panel to
unlatch the hood.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise

the hood until the secondary latch
catches and then hold the sec-
ondary latch up (located under the
hood at the center of the vehicle).

3. Lift the hood and hold it open with

the support rod by inserting the
free end of the rod into the slot.

CAUTION

Always 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:

Check the area under the hood to
make certain all filler caps are in
place and that all loose items have
been removed.

To close the hood, lower the hood
then push down to properly lock in
place.

CAUTION

Before closing the hood, make
sure that all parts and tools have
been removed from the engine
area and that everyone is clear of
the hood opening.

FUEL FILLER LID

Fuel Filler Lid

1. Pull up on the release lever (locat-

ed on the floor) at the left front cor-
ner of the driver’s seat to open the
filler door.

2. To remove the cap, turn it counter-

clockwise.

3. Refuel the fuel.
4. To install the cap, place it on the

fuel filler neck and turn it clockwise
until it “Clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securly tightened.

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Remove

Install

Fuel filler neck

If the fuel filler lid does not open in
cold weather because the area
around it is frozen, push or lightly
tap the lid.
In special region, the fuel filler
neck for gasoline engine is
designed to prevent filling the fuel
tank with anything but unleaded
fuel.

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.

• 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.

(Continued)

(Continued)
• Do not get back into a vehicle

once you have begun refueling.
Do not touch, rub or slide
against any item or fabric (poly-
ester, 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 dan-
gerous static electricity dis-
charge by touching a metal part
of the vehicle, away from the fuel
filler neck, nozzle or other gaso-
line source.

• When using a portable fuel con-

tainer be sure to place the con-
tainer on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity dis-
charge from the container can
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, con-
tact with the vehicle should be
maintained until the filling is
complete.

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Use only portable fuel contain-
ers 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 inter-
ference 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.

• 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.

(Continued)

(Continued)
• 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 vehi-
cle while at a gas station espe-
cially during refueling.
Automotive fuel is highly flam-
mable and can, when ignited,
result in explosion by flames.

• If a fire breaks out during refuel-

ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi-
cle, and immediately contact the
manager of the gas station or
contact the police and local fire
department.

Follow any safety

instructions they provide.

✽

✽ NOTICE

• Make sure to refuel with gasoline

only for the gasoline engine vehicles
and diesel fuel only for the diesel
engine vehicles.

• Check to make sure the fuel filler

cap is securely closed after refueling.

• If the fuel filler cap requires replace-

ment, 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 deal-
ers.

• Do not spill fuel on the exterior sur-

faces of the vehicle. Any type of fuel
spilled on painted surfaces may
damage the paint.

• 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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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
either 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 when using
an automatic car wash or passing in
a narrow street.

✽

✽ NOTICE

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

CAUTION

• The outside rearview mirrors are

convex. Objects seen in the mir-
ror are closer than they appear.

• Use your interior rearview mirror

or direct observation to deter-
mine the actual distance of fol-
lowing vehicles when changing
lanes.

Manual remote control
(if equipped)
To adjust an outside mirror, move the
control lever which is 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, located on the driver’s door,
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 mirror or the
left side mirror, then press a corre-
sponding point on the mirror adjust-
ment control to position the selected
mirror up, down, left or right.

✽

✽ 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 neces-
sary, the motor may be damaged.

Folding the outside rearview mirror

Manual type
To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp
the housing of mirror and then fold it
backward.

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Electric type (if equipped)
To fold the outside rearview mirror,
depress on the switch. To unfold it,
depress on the switch again.

✽

✽ NOTICE

In case of the electric type of outside
rearview mirror, don’t fold it by hand.
It could cause the failure of the motor.

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 but-
ton 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 mir-
ror heater automatically turns itself
off after 20 minutes. (Refer to
Defroster)

Day/Night Rearview Mirror
(If Equipped)

Adjust the rearview mirror to center
on the view through the rear window.
Make this adjustment before you start
driving and while the day/night lever
is in the day position.

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Day

Night

Day/Night lever

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Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night driv-
ing.
Remember that you lose some
rearview clarity in the night position.

CAUTION

Do not allow objects in the rear
seat or cargo area to interfere with
your vision out the rear window.

Electric Type (If equipped)

Type B
Press the button (

➀) to turn the auto-

matic- dimming function on. The mir-
ror indicator light will illuminate.
Press the button (

➀) once again to

turn the automatic- dimming function
off. The mirror indicator light will turn
off.

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Type A

Type B

➀

INTERIOR LIGHTS

Map Light

The lights are turned ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switch.

Dome light

The dome light has three buttons:
OFF - The light stays OFF even

when a door is open.

DOOR (If equipped)

- The light turns ON or OFF

when a door is opened or
closed.

ON

- The light turns ON and stays

ON even when the doors are
all closed.

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OFF

DOOR

ON

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CUP HOLDER

Front Cup Holder

Type A
The cup holder is located on the cen-
ter console for holding cups.

Type B (If Equipped)
Press the cup holder in, then release
it to allow the cup holder to slowly
extend from the instrument panel.
To return the cup holder to its closed
position, push it completely into the
instrument panel. The cup holder
latching mechanism will “click” when
it is locked into position.

Rear Cup Holder

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Type A

Type B (If equipped)

2nd Row seat (If equipped)

In rear quarter trim

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WARNING

• Do not place uncovered cups of

hot liquid in the cup holder while
the vehicle is in motion. If the hot
liquid spills,

you could be

burned. Such a burn to the driver
could cause a loss of control of
the vehicle.

• To reduce the risk of personal

injury in the event of a sudden
stop or collision, do not place
bottles, glasses, cans, etc in the
cup holders.

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STORAGE COMPARTMENT
✽

✽ NOTICE

Do not store cassette tapes, magnetic
cards and etc for these may be distort-
ed by heat.

Center Tray
To access the storage compartment,
open by releasing the latch.

Under Tray (If equipped)

The under tray is located under the
front passenger’s seat.
It is opened by pulling forward.

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A/C

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If equipped

If equipped

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Glove Box

To open the glove box door, pull the
latch out and let the glove box open.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury in case
of an accident or sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.

✽

✽ NOTICE

Do not leave valuables in the glove box
to avoid theft.

Luggage Center Box (If equipped)

The luggage center box is located in
cargo area. You can place a first aid
kit, a reflector triangle, tools, etc. in
the box for easy access.
To remove the box, remove the two
screws in the box and pull it up.

SUNGLASS HOLDER

At the overhead console a compart-
ment is provided for the storage of a
sunglasses. To open the sunglass
holder, press the cover and the hold-
er will slowly open. Place your sun-
glasses in the compartment door with
the lenses facing out.

✽

✽ NOTICE

Please close the sunglass holder while
driving.

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AIR BAG

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SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

If your vehicle is equipped with this
feature, you can slide or tilt your sun-
roof with the sunroof switches located
on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.

Sliding the Sunroof

Open
Autoslide
To use the autoslide feature,
momentarily (less than 0.5 second)
press the SLIDE (

) button on the

overhead console.
The sunroof will slide all the way
open. To stop the sunroof sliding at
any point, press any sunroof control
button.
Manual slide
Press the SLIDE (

) button on the

overhead console and hold it until the
sunroof is opened to the desired
position.

Close

To close the sunroof, press the
SLIDE (

) button on the overhead

console and hold it until the sunroof is
closed.

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PUSH

TILT

SLIDE

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Tilting the Sunroof

Open

Autotilt
To use the autotilt feature, momen-
tarily (less than 0.5 second) press the
TILT (

) button on the overhead

console. The sunroof will tilt all the
way open. To stop the sunroof tilting
at any point, press any sunroof con-
trol button.
Manual tilt
Press the TILT (

) button on the

overhead console and hold it until the
sunroof is opened to the desired
position.

Close

To close the sunroof, press the TILT
(

) button on the overhead con-

sole and hold it until the sunroof is
closed.

✽

✽ NOTICE

The sunroof cannot slide when it is in
the tilt position nor can it be tilted
while in an open or slide position.

Sunshade

The sunshade will be opened with
the glass panel automatically when
the glass panel is slid. You will have to
close it manually if you want it closed.

✽

✽ NOTICE

• Do not depress the sunroof switch

longer than necessary. It could cause
the failure of the sunroof motor.

• Periodically remove any dirt that

may accumulate on the guide rail.

• If you try to open the sunroof when

the temperature is below freezing or
when the sunroof is covered with
snow or ice, the glass or the motor
could be damaged.

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PUSH

TILT

SLIDE

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In case of an Emergency

If the sunroof does not open electri-
cally:
1. Open the sunglass holder.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,

remove the hole cover.

3. Insert the emergency handle (pro-

vided with the vehicle) and turn the
handle clockwise to open or coun-
terclockwise to close.

Resetting the Sunroof

When your battery happens to be dis-
connected or discharged, or you use
the emergency handle to operate the
sunroof, you have to reset your sun-
roof system as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON

position.

2. Press “UP”(

) on the TILT

switch.

3. Press “UP”(

) on the TILT

switch for more than (10) seconds,
then the sunroof system will be
reset by automatically acting once
as follows.

TILT down

➝

➝ SLIDE open ➝

➝ SLIDE close

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ROOF RACK (IF EQUIPPED)

If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load things on top of you vehicle.

CAUTION

• The cross bars should be posi-

tioned before carrying a load on
the roof rack.

• In case the sunroof is equipped,

do not position roof rack loads
that could interfere with opening
of the sunroof.

• The following specification is

maximum weight when loading
cargo or luggage.

• Loading cargo or luggage above

75 kg (165 Ib) on the roof rack
may damage your vehicle.
When you carry large objects,
never let them hang over the rear
or the sides of your vehicle.

• To prevent damage or loss of

cargo as you are driving, check
frequently to make sure the lug-
gage carrier and cargo are still
securely fastened.

• Always drive your vehicle at a

moderate speed.

• Loading cargo or luggage over

specification on the roof rack
may damage stability of your
vehicle.

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ROOF

75 kg (165 lb)

RACK

EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

INTERIOR FEATURES

Cigarette Lighter

To operate the cigarette lighter, press
it in and release it. When it is heated,
it automatically pops out ready for
use.
If the engine is not running, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC posi-
tion for the lighter to operate.

✽

✽ NOTICE

• Do not hold the lighter in after it is

already heated because it will over-
heat.

• Only a genuine Kia lighter should be

used in the cigarette lighter socket.
The use of plug-in accessories
(shavers, hand-held vacuums, and
coffee pots, for example) may dam-
age the socket or cause electrical fail-
ure.

• If the lighter does not pop out within

30 seconds, remove it to prevent
overheating.

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Type A

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Type B

Ashtrays

Front ashtray

Type A (If equipped)
To use the ashtray press the front
face then the ashtray slide out.
To remove the ashtray to empty or
clean, push the tab inside, lift it up
slightly and pull it all the way out.

Type B (If equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To remove the ashtray, pull it up and
out.

WARNING

- Ashtray Use

• Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays

as waste receptacles.

• Putting lit cigarettes or matches

in an ashtray with other com-
bustible materials may cause a
fire.

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Type A

Type B

Rear ashtray
You can open the rear ashtray by
pulling it out by its top edge. To
remove the ashtray to empty or
clean, push the tab inside, lift it up
slightly and pull it all the way out.

Sunvisors

To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window,
pull it downward, unsnap it from the
bracket and swing it to the side.

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If equipped

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Power Socket

The power outlets are designed to
provide power for mobile telephones
or other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running.

CAUTION

• Use the power outlet when the

engine is running, and remove a
plug from the power outlet after
using the electric appliance.
Using when the engine stops or
remaining the electric appliance
with plugged in for many hours
may cause the battery to be dis-
charged.

• Only use the electric appliances

which are less than 12V and 10A
in electric capacity.

• Adjust the air-conditioner or

heater to the lowest operation
level when you have to use the
power socket while using air-
conditioner or heater.

• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can

cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your
vehicle.

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Front (If equipped)

Rear

Digital Clock

When the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position, the clock but-
tons operate as follows:

• HOUR:

Pressing the “H” button with your
finger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
hour.

• MINUTE:

Pressing the “M” button with your
finger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
minute.

• SET:

To clear away minutes, press the
“S” button with your finger, a pencil
or similar object. Then the clock will
be set precisely on the hour.
For example, if the “S” button is
pressed while the time is between
9:01 and 9:29, the display will be
reset to 9:00.
9:01 ~ 9:29 => 9:00
9:30 ~ 9:59 => 10:00

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ANTENNA

Manual Antenna

Your car uses a manual stainless
steel antenna to receive both AM and
FM broadcast signals. Pull up the
antenna using your fingers, as shown
in the drawing.

✽

✽ NOTICE

Before entering an automatic car
wash, be sure that the antenna is
retracted and stored.

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BARRIER NET (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle is equipped with a barri-
er net.
When you load some cargoes on the
rear seat or rear cargo area, you
must install the barrier net behind
front seatback or rear seatback.

It is designed to help protect the
heads of the occupants by obstruct-
ing objects flying forward in frontal
collisions.
There are four hook holders on both
side of the headlining over the head-
rests for upper side fixation and four
hook holders on the floor behind the
front and rear seats for lower side fix-
ation.

To Install the Barrier Net

1. Open the upper side hook holder

covers located on both side of the
headlining by pushing rearward.

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2. Insert the net upper shaft into the

large hole and then secure by slid-
ing into the small hole.

3. Close the holder covers by pushing

forward.

4. Hang the net strap hooks in the

hook holders on the floor behind
the front or rear seat.

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2FJB311

5. Fasten the straps by pulling down

to take up the slack.

WARNING

• Make sure that there is no slack

in the barrier net by pulling the
strap securely when installing
the net. The strap should be
pulled after confirming that the
hook is inserted into the upper
hook holder securely.

• Make sure that the upper hook

holder covers are closed when
the barrier net is installed.

• Make sure that the seatbacks are

locked securely.

WARNING

• Do not put passengers in the

rear seat or cargo area behind
the barrier net.

• Do not load cargo in the area

higher than the barrier net's
upper end.

• Do not load heavy cargo in the

area higher than the seatback to
avoid accident even if the barrier
net is installed.

• Do not load cargo which has

sharp edge that can pass
through the barrier net.

• Do not apply excessive force to

the barrier net by hanging on to
the net or by suspending heavy
cargo and so on.

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To Remove the Barrier Net

1. Loosen the straps by pulling up the

strap adjusters and remove the
strap hooks from the hook holders.

2. Open the upper holder covers by

pushing rearward and remove the
net upper shaft by pulling it through
the large holes.

3. Remove the barrier net and close

the holder covers by pushing for-
ward.

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TONNEAU COVER
(IF EQUIPPED)

Use the tonneau cover to hide the
luggage of the cargo area.

To use the tonneau cover, pull the
handle backward and insert the
edges into the slots of the slides.

CAUTION

• Do not place objects on the ton-

neau cover. Such objects may be
thrown about inside the vehicle
and possibly injure vehicle occu-
pants during an accident or
when braking.

• Since the tonneau may be dam-

aged or malformed, do not put
the luggage on it when it is used.

• For better fuel economy, do not

carry unnecessary weight.

• Never allow anyone to ride in the

luggage compartment.

It is

designed for luggage only.

• Try to maintain the balance of

the vehicle and locate the weight
as far forward as possible.

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LUGGAGE CENTER BOX
(IF EQUIPPED)

The luggage center box is located
under the floor in cargo area. You can
place a first aid box, a reflector trian-
gle, tools, etc..

1. Grasp the handle on the top of the

cover and lift it.

2. Hang the hook on the top edge of

the roof.

To close the cover, hang the hook on
the bottom of the cover.

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