Kia Forte (2024 year). Manual in english

Safety features of your vehicle

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system

*The actual air bags in the vehicle may

differ from the illustration.

Side and/or curtain air bags may inflate
when an impact is detected by the side
collision sensors depending on the
severity, speed and angle of impact.

The side and curtain air bags may inflate
when a rollover (or possible rollover) is
detected by a rollover sensor.

Although the front air bags

(driver’s and

front

passenger’s air bags) are designed

to inflate in frontal collisions, they also
may inflate in other types of collisions if
the front impact sensors detect a suffi

cient frontal force in another type of
impact. Side and curtain air bags are
designed to inflate in certain side impact
collisions. They may inflate in other types
of collisions where a side force is
detected by the sensors. Side air bag
and/or curtain air bags may also inflate
where rollover sensors indicate the pos

sibility of a rollover occurring (even if
none occurs) or in other situations,
including when the vehicle is tilted while
being towed.

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

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

Air bag non-inflation conditions

• In certain low-speed collisions the air

bags may not deploy. The air bags are
designed not to deploy in such cases
because they may not provide bene

fits beyond the protection of the seat
belts in such collisions.

• Air bags are not designed to inflate in

rear collisions, because occupants are
moved backward by the force of the
impact. In this case, inflated air bags
would not provide any additional ben

efit.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system

• Front air bags may not inflate in side

impact collisions, because occupants
move to the direction of the collision. In
side impacts, frontal air bag deploy

ment would not provide additional
occupant protection.

• In an angled collision, the force of

impact may direct the occupants in a
direction where the air bags would not
be able to provide any additional ben

efit, and the sensors may not deploy
any air bags.

• Just before an impact, drivers may

brake heavily. Such heavy braking
may lowers the front portion of the
vehicle causing it to

“ride” under a

vehicle with a higher ground clear

ance. Air bags may not inflate in this
“under-ride” situation because decel

eration forces that are detected by
sensors may be significantly reduced
by such

“under-ride” collisions.

• Front air bags may not inflate in all

rollover accidents where the SRSCM
indicates that the front air bag
deployment would not provide addi

tional occupant protection.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system

• Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle

collides with objects such as utility
poles or trees, where the point of
impact is concentrated to one area
and the full force of the impact is not
delivered to the sensors.

SRS Care

The SRS is virtually maintenance free
and there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag
warning light does not illuminate, or
remains on, have your vehicle immedi

ately inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Any work on the SRS system, such as
removing, installing, repairing, or any
work on the steering wheel, the front
passenger’s panel, front seats and roof
rails must be performed by an autho

rized Kia dealer. Improper handling of
the SRS system may result in serious
personal injury.

For cleaning the air bag pad covers, use
only a soft, dry cloth or one which has
been moistened only with water. Sol

vents or cleaners could adversely affect
the air bag covers and proper deploy

ment of the system.

If components of the air bag system must
be discarded, or if the vehicle must be
scrapped, certain safety precautions

must be observed. An authorized Kia
dealer knows these precautions and can
provide necessary information. Failure to
follow these precautions could increase
the risk of personal injury.

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Tampering with SRS
Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS
wiring, or other components of the SRS
system.

This could result in unintended inflation of
the air bags or render the SRS inoper

able.

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Towing Vehicle
Always have the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button in the
OFF position when your vehicle is being
towed. The side air bags may inflate if
the vehicle is tilted because of the roll

over sensors in the vehicle.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system

Adding equipment to or modify

ing

your air bag-equipped vehicle

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

Air bag warning label

Air bag warning labels, required by the
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA, U.S. only), are
attached to the sun visor to alert the
driver and passengers of potential risks
of the air bag system.

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Features of your vehicle

Keys .................................................................................................4-6

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Key operations ..................................................................................................
4-6

Remote keyless entry.................................................................... 4-7

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Remote keyless entry system operations ............................................. 4-7

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Remote keyless entry precautions ........................................................... 4-9

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Battery replacement ....................................................................................... 4-9

Smart key.......................................................................................4-11

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Smart key functions ....................................................................................... 4-
11

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

Immobilizer System ..................................................................... 4-14

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Folding key immobilizer system.............................................................. 4-
14

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Smart key immobilizer system................................................................. 4-
15

Theft-alarm system ..................................................................... 4-16

Door

locks..................................................................................... 4-18

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Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ................................4-18

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Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ................................... 4-19

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Door lock/unlock features.......................................................................... 4-

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Child-protector rear door lock.................................................................. 4-21

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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system .......................................................4-
22

Safe Exit Warning (SEW) ............................................................4-23

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Safe Exit Warning setting ...........................................................................4-
23

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Safe Exit Warning operation .................................................................... 4-
24

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Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations ................................4-25

Trunk ............................................................................................. 4-27

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Opening the trunk .........................................................................................4-
27

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

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Emergency trunk safety release .............................................................4-28

Smart Trunk..................................................................................4-29

Features of your vehicle

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How to deactivate the Smart Trunk function using the smart

key........................................................................................................................

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Detecting area ................................................................................................. 4-
31

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

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Power

windows...............................................................................................4-

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Power window lock button ........................................................................4-35

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Remote window opening system ...........................................................4-36

Hood

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

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

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Hood open warning ......................................................................................4-
38

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

Fuel filler door............................................................................. 4-39

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Opening the fuel filler door .......................................................................4-39

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Closing the fuel filler door..........................................................................4-39

Sunroof..........................................................................................4-41

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Sunshade...........................................................................................................4-
42

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Tilt open/close .................................................................................................4-
42

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Slide open/close .............................................................................................4-
43

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Automatic reversal ........................................................................................4-
43

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Resetting the sunroof.................................................................................. 4-
44

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Sunroof open warning................................................................................ 4-
45

Steering wheel ............................................................................ 4-45

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Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) ................................................. 4-
45

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Tilt & telescopic steering wheel .............................................................. 4-46

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Heated

steering

wheel.................................................................................4-

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Horn

Features of your vehicle

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Gauges................................................................................................................4-

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Transmission Shift Indicator..................................................................... 4-

LCD display.................................................................................. 4-58

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LCD Display Control..................................................................................... 4-
58

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LCD display modes....................................................................................... 4-
58

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Warning messages ....................................................................................... 4-
66

Trip Computer............................................................................. 4-69

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Trip information (trip computer) ............................................................ 4-69

Warning and indicator lights ..................................................... 4-71

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Warning lights.................................................................................................. 4-
71

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Indicator lights .................................................................................................4-
76

Lighting........................................................................................ 4 - 80

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Battery saver function.................................................................................4-
80

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Headlight delay function ...........................................................................4-
80

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Headlight welcome function ....................................................................4-80

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Daytime Running Light (DRL)..................................................................4-
80

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Lighting control ............................................................................................... 4-
81

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Operating high beam ..................................................................................4-
82

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Operating turn signals and lane change signals ............................ 4-83

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Operating front fog light .......................................................................... 4-83

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High Beam Assist (HBA)............................................................................. 4-
84

Wipers and washers ................................................................... 4-86

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Operating windshield washers (front) ................................................. 4-87

Welcome system ......................................................................... 4-88

Interior lights............................................................................... 4-89

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Map lamp.......................................................................................................... 4-
89

Features of your vehicle

Climate control system ...............................................................4-91

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System

operation........................................................................................... 4-

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Climate control air filter...............................................................................4-93

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Air conditioning refrigerant label ........................................................... 4-94

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Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and

compressor lubricant................................................................................... 4-
94

Manual climate control system ................................................. 4-95

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Heating and air conditioning ....................................................................4-96

Automatic climate control system .......................................... 4-100

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Heating and air conditioning automatically.....................................4-101

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Heating and air conditioning manually............................................. 4-102

Windshield defrosting and defogging....................................4-107

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Defogging inside windshield with manual climate control

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

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Defrosting outside windshield with manual climate control

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

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Defogging inside windshield with automatic climate
control...............................................................................................................

108

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Defrosting outside windshield with automatic climate
control...............................................................................................................

108

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Auto defogging system (only for automatic climate control system, if

equipped).................................................................................................... 4-108

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Sunroof inside air recirculation............................................................. 4-109

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Automatic Air Ventilation.......................................................................... 4-
110

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Activate upon Washer Fluid Use ........................................................... 4-
110

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Recirculation Mode Plus ............................................................................ 4-
111

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Defroster ........................................................................................................... 4-
111

Storage compartments ............................................................. 4-112

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Center console storage ..............................................................................4-

Features of your vehicle

Interior features......................................................................... 4-114

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Cup holder....................................................................................................... 4-
114

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Seat warmer ................................................................................................... 4-
115

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Air ventilation seat ....................................................................................... 4-
116

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Sun visor........................................................................................................... 4-
117

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USB charger ................................................................................................... 4-
117

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Power outlet ................................................................................................... 4-
118

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Wireless smart phone charging system............................................. 4-119

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Coat hook ........................................................................................................ 4-

121

Infotainment system ................................................................. 4-122

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Antenna ............................................................................................................ 4-
122

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USB

port ........................................................................................................... 4-

122

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How vehicle radio works...........................................................................4-
123

Declaration of Conformity ....................................................... 4-125

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FCC.....................................................................................................................4-
125

Features of your vehicle

Keys

Features of your vehicle

Keys

Record your key number

The key code number
is stamped on the key
code tag attached to
the key set. If you lose

your keys, this number will enable an
authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the
keys easily. Remove the key code tag
and store it in a safe place. Also, record
the key code number and keep it in a
safe and handy place, but not in the
vehicle.

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Aftermarket keys
Use only Kia original parts for the igni

tion key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket
key is used, the ignition switch may not
return to ON after START. The starter
will continue to operate causing possible
fire due to excessive current in the wir

ing.

Key operations

Folding key

To unfold the key, press the release but

ton. The key will unfold automatically.

Folding key

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

CAUTION

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

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Features of your vehicle

Remote keyless entry

Smart key

To remove the mechanical key, press
and hold the release button (1) and
remove the mechanical key (2).

Smart key

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

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Ignition key (Smart key)
Never leave the keys in your vehicle with
unsupervised children. Leaving children
unattended in a vehicle with a manual
ignition key or a smart key is dangerous.

Children copy adults and they could
place the key in the ignition switch or
press the start button. The key would
enable children to operate power win

dows or other controls, or even make the
vehicle move, which could result in seri

ous bodily injury or death.

Remote keyless entry (if
equipped)

Using the remote keyless entry, you can
lock and unlock the doors remotely.

Remote keyless entry system
operations

Folding key

Smart key

– Type A

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Features of your vehicle

Remote keyless entry

Smart key - Type B

Lock (1)

All doors are locked if the lock button is
pressed. If all doors are closed, the haz

ard warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound once (for smart key) to
indicate that all doors are locked.

If the lock button is pressed again within
4 seconds, the hazard warning lights will
blink and the chime will sound once to
confirm that the door is locked.

However, if any door remains open, the
hazard warning lights (and/or the chime)
will not operate. If all doors are closed
after the lock button is pressed, the haz

ard warning lights will blink once.

Unlock (2)

The driver's door is unlocked if the
unlock button is pressed once. The haz

ard warning lights will blink twice and the
chime will sound twice (for smart key) to
indicate that the driver's door is
unlocked.

All doors are unlocked if the unlock but

ton is pressed once more within 4 sec

onds. The hazard warning lights will
blink (for smart key, the chime also
sounds) twice again to indicate that all
doors are unlocked. After pressing this

button, the doors will lock automatically
unless you open any door within 30 sec

onds.

If you attempt to lock or unlock the door
by pressing the door lock/unlock button
in any of the following states, the door
will not be locked or unlocked.
• When you want to lock or unlock the

door in the ACC or ON state.

• When you want to lock a door in a car

with one or more doors open.

You can activate or deactivate 2 Press
Unlock setting function by selecting
'User Settings (LCD display) or
Settings

→ Vehicle (Infotainment System screen)
→ Door →2 Press Unlock'.

Trunk open (3)

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

Panic alarm (4)

The horn sounds and the hazard warn

ing lights blink for about 30 seconds if
this button is pressed for more than 0.5
seconds. To stop the horn and lights,
press any button on the transmitter.

Remote start (5, if equipped)

You can start the vehicle using the
remote start button (5) of the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
• Lock the doors by pressing the door

lock button (1) within 32 ft (10 m) of
the vehicle.

• Press the remote start button for over 2

seconds within 4 seconds after lock

ing the doors. The hazard warning will
blink.

Press the remote start button (5) once to
turn off the vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle

Remote keyless entry

If no action for operating the vehicle is
taken, the vehicle will be turned off 10
minutes after starting the vehicle
remotely.

Remote keyless entry precautions

The remote keyless entry will not oper

ate if any of the following occurs:
• The ignition key is in the ignition

switch. (if equipped)

• You exceed the operating distance

limit. (about 32 ft [10 m].)

• The battery in the remote keyless

entry is weak.

• Other vehicles or objects may be

blocking the signal.

• The weather is extremely cold.
• The remote keyless entry is close to a

radio transmitter such as a radio sta

tion or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the transmit

ter.

When the remote keyless entry does not
work properly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a prob

lem with the remote keyless entry, con

tact an authorized Kia dealer.
• If the remote keyless entry is near

your mobile or smart phone, the sig

nal from the remote keyless entry
could be blocked. This is especially
important when the phone is active
such as making calls, receiving calls,
text messaging, and/or sending/
receiving emails. Avoid placing the
remote keyless entry and your phone
in the same pants or jacket pocket
and maintain adequate distance
between the two devices.

CAUTION

Keep the transmitter away from water or
other liquid as it can be damaged and
not function properly.

NOTICE

If the keyless entry system is inoperable
from exposure to water or liquids, it will
not be covered by your warranty.

Battery replacement

A battery should last for several years,
but if the remote keyless entry is not
working properly, try replacing the bat

tery with a new one.

If you are unsure how to use or replace
the battery, contact an authorized Kia
dealer.

1. Remove the mechanical key. (for

smart key)

2. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gen

tly pry open the folding key or smart
key cover.

3. Replace the battery with a new bat

tery (CR2032). When replacing the
battery, make sure the battery posi

tion is correct.

4. Install the battery in the reverse order

of removal.

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Features of your vehicle

Remote keyless entry

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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A
BUTTON BATTERY

If swallowed, a lithium button battery can
cause severe or fatal injuries within 2
hours.Keep batteries out of reach of
children.

If you think batteries may have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of
the body, seek immediate medical atten

tion.

The remote keyless entry is designed to
give you years of trouble-free use, how

ever it can malfunction if exposed to
moisture or static electricity. If you are
unsure how to use or replace the bat

tery, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

Using the wrong battery can cause the
remote keyless entry to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.

An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery

according to your local laws or regula

tions.

CAUTION

Remote keyless entry damage
The remote keyless entry can malfunc

tion if dropped, exposed to moisture,
static electricity, heat or direct sunlight.

This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer

ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's author

ity to operate the equipment. If the key

less entry system is inoperative due to
changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance, it will not be covered by
your manufacturer's vehicle warranty.

Features of your vehicle

Smart key

Smart key (if equipped)

Type A

Type B

With a smart key, you can lock or unlock
a door and even start the engine without
inserting the key.

The functions of buttons on a smart key
are similar to the folding key.

Refer to "Remote keyless entry (if
equipped)" on page 4-7.

Smart key functions

Carrying the smart key, you may lock
and unlock the vehicle doors and trunk,
and start the engine.

Locking

Pressing the button of the front driver
side door handles with all doors (and
trunk) closed and any door unlocked,
locks all the doors (and trunk). If all doors,
trunk and hood are closed, the hazard
warning lights will blink once and the
chime will sound once to indicate the
vehicle is locked.

The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 28~40 inches (0.7~1
m) from the driver side door handle. To
make sure that a door has locked, you
should pull the driver side door handle.

Even though you press the driver side
door handle buttons, the doors will not
lock and the chime will sound for 3 sec

onds if any of following occur:
• The smart key is in the vehicle.
• The ENGINE START/STOP button is

in the ACC or ON position.

• Any door except the trunk is open.

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Features of your vehicle

Smart key

Unlocking

Pressing the button of the front outside
door handle, with all doors (and trunk)
closed and locked, unlocks all the doors
(and trunk), if the 2 Press Unlock func

tion is deactivated.

The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 28~40 inches (0.7~1
m) from the outside door handle.

When the 2 Press Unlock function is acti

vated:
• If you press the Door Unlock button on

the smart key, the driver's door will
unlock.

• If you press the Door Unlock button

on the smart key within four seconds
again, all the doors will unlock.

• If you press the driver's outside door

handle button, the driver's door will
unlock.

• If you press the driver's outside door

handle button within four seconds
again, all the doors will unlock.

You can activate or deactivate 2 Press
Unlock setting function by selecting
'User Settings (LCD display) or
Settings
→ Vehicle (Infotainment System screen)
→ Door →2 Press Unlock'.

Trunk unlocking

If you are within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m)
from the outside trunk handle, with your
smart key in possession, the trunk will
unlock and open when you press the
trunk handle switch.

The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that the trunk is
unlocked.

Also, once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will lock automatically.

Start-up

You can start the engine without insert

ing the key.

For detailed information refer to
"ENGINE START/STOP button
(if equipped)" on page 5-9.

NOTICE

Loss of the smart key
A maximum of 2 smart keys can be reg

istered to a single vehicle.

If you lose your smart key, you will not
be able to start the vehicle. You should
immediately take the vehicle and
remaining key to your authorized Kia
dealer (tow the vehicle, if necessary) to
protect it from potential theft.

Smart key precautions

The smart key may not work if any of
the following occur:
• The smart key is close to a radio

transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the smart key.

• The smart key is near a mobile two-

way radio system or a mobile phone.

• Another vehicle's smart key is being

operated close to your vehicle.

When the smart key does not work cor

rectly, open and close the door with the
mechanical key and contact an autho

rized Kia dealer.

If the smart key is near your phone, the
signal from the smart key could be
blocked by normal operation of your
phone. This is especially important when
the phone is active, such as when mak

ing calls, receiving calls, text messaging,
and/or sending/receiving emails. Avoid
placing the smart key and your phone in
the same pants or jacket pocket and

Features of your vehicle

Smart key

maintain adequate distance between the
two devices.

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

If the keyless entry system is inoperable
from exposure to water or other liquids, it
will not be covered by your warranty.

NOTICE

To prevent the electronic key from
becoming damaged by magnetic fields,
do not leave it near the following electri

cal appliances:
• TVs
• Personal computers
• Mobile phones, cordless phones and

battery chargers

• Table lamps
• Induction cookers

NOTICE

If you must leave the vehicle's key with a
parking attendant, remove the mechani

cal key for your own use and provide the
attendant with the electronic key only.

NOTICE

When bringing a smart key onto an air

plane, make sure you do not press any
button on the key while inside the cabin.
If you are carrying the key in your bag
etc., make sure that the buttons cannot
be pressed accidentally. If you press a
button, the key may emit radio waves

that could interfere with the operation of
the aircraft.

This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer

ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's author

ity to operate the equipment. If the key

less entry system is inoperative due to
changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer's vehicle warranty.

Features of your vehicle

Immobilizer System

Folding key immobilizer system

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

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

With the immobilizer system, when you
insert your ignition key into the ignition
switch and turn it to ON, it checks and
verifies that 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 cylin

der and turn it to the ON.

To activate the immobilizer sys

tem:

Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
The immobilizer system activates auto

matically. Without a valid ignition key for
your vehicle, the engine will not start.

NOTICE

When starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobilizer keys around.
The engine may not start or may stop
soon after it starts.

Keep each key separated to avoid a
starting malfunction.

NOTICE

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

Do not put metal accessories near the
ignition switch.

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

NOTICE

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

CAUTION

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

bilizer.

CAUTION

Immobilizer alterations
Do not alter or adjust the immobilizer
system because it could cause the
immobilizer system to malfunction.

Features of your vehicle

Immobilizer System

This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference.

2. This device must accept any interfer

ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's author

ity to operate the equipment.

If the keyless entry system is inoperative
due to changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party respon

sible for compliance, it will not be cov

ered by your manufacturer's vehicle
warranty.

Smart key immobilizer system

The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
vehicle's power system is disabled.

When the ENGINE START/STOP
button is placed in the ON position, the
immobi

lizer system indicator should

come on briefly, then go off. If the
indicator starts to blink, the system does
not recognize the coding of the key.

Place the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the OFF position, then place
the ENGINE START/STOP button in
the ON position again.

If the system repeatedly does not recog

nize the coding of the key, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical prob

lems could result that may make your
vehicle inoperable.

NOTICE

When starting the vehicle, do not use the
key with other immobilizer keys nearby.
The vehicle may not start or may stop
soon after it starts. Keep each key sepa

rated in order to avoid a starting mal

function.

NOTICE

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

This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer

ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's author

ity to operate the equipment. If the smart
key is inoperative due to changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance, it
will not be covered by your manufac

turer's vehicle warranty.

Features of your vehicle

Theft-alarm system

Theft-alarm system (if
equipped)

This system is designed to provide pro

tection from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle.

This system is operated in three stages:
the first is the "Armed" stage, the second
is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and the third
is the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the
system provides an audible alarm with
blinking of the hazard warning lights.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it.

Armed stage

Using the smart key

Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.

1. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors, the hood

and trunk are closed and latched.

3. Lock the doors by pressing the button

of the front outside door handle with
the smart key in your possession.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will operate
once to indicate that the system is

armed. If any door (or trunk) or hood
remains open, the hazard warning
lights and the chime will not operate
and the theft-alarm will not arm. If all
doors and trunk and hood are closed
after the lock button is pressed, the
hazard warning lights blink once. The
system can also be armed by locking
the doors with the key from the front
doors. The hazard warning lights will
not blink using this method.

4. Lock the doors by pressing the lock

button on the smart key. After com

pletion of the steps above, the hazard
warning lights will operate once to
indicate that the system is armed.

Using the folding key

Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.

1. Turn off the engine and remove the

ignition key from the ignition switch.

2. Make sure that all doors (and trunk)

and the engine hood are closed and
latched.

3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock

button on the folding key.

After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights will blink once to
indicate that the system is armed.

If any door (and trunk) or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning lights
won't operate, and theft-alarm will not
arm. When all doors (and trunk) and
hood are closed, the hazard warning
lights blink once.

NOTICE

The theft-alarm system can be deacti

vated by an authorized Kia dealer.

Features of your vehicle

Theft-alarm system

NOTICE

Do not arm the system until all passen

gers have exited the vehicle. If the sys

tem is armed while a passenger remains
in the vehicle, the alarm may be acti

vated when the remaining passenger
exits the vehicle. If any door (or trunk) or
hood is opened within 30 seconds after
the system is in the armed stage, the
system will be disarmed to prevent an
unnecessary alarm.

Theft-alarm stage

The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
• A front or rear door is opened without

using the smart key.

• The trunk is opened without using the

smart key.

• The hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 27 seconds, and the horn
will sound 3 times unless the system is
disarmed. To turn off the system, unlock
the doors with the folding key or smart
key.

Disarmed stage

The system will disarm when:

Folding key

• The door unlock button is pressed.

僅

The engine is started within 3 sec

onds.

• The ignition switch is in the "ON" posi

tion for 30 seconds or more.

Smart key

• The door unlock button is pressed.
• The button of the front outside door is

pressed while carrying the smart key.

• The engine is started within 3 sec

onds.

After pressing the unlock button, the
hazard warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound twice (in smart key) to
indicate that the system is disarmed.

After pressing the unlock button, if any
door (or trunk) is not opened within 30
seconds, the system will be rearmed.

NOTICE

• Avoid trying to start the engine while

the alarm is activated. The starting
motor is disabled during the theft-
alarm stage.

If the system is not disarmed with the
folding key, insert the key into the
ignition switch (if equipped), turn the
ignition switch to the ON position and
wait for 30 seconds. The system will
disarm.

• If you lose your keys, consult your

authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

Adjusting alarm system
Do not alter or adjust the theft alarm
system in your vehicle. Improper instal

lation of the alarm system could damage
the vehicle or cause the system to mal

function.

NOTICE

Malfunctions caused by improper
adjustments or modifications to the
theft-alarm system are not covered by
your warranty.

Features of your vehicle

Door locks

Know how to use the door lock so that
you can lock or unlock the door if neces

sary.

Operating door locks from out

side the vehicle

Mechanical key

To remove the cover :

1. Pull out the door handle.
2. Press the lever (1) located inside the

bottom part of the cover with a key or
flat-head screwdriver.

3. Push out the cover (2) while pressing

the lever.

• Turn the key toward the rear of the

vehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock.

• If you Lock (A)/Unlock (B) the doors

with a key, a driver's doors will lock/
unlock.

• Once the doors are unlocked, they

may be opened by pulling the door
handle.

• When closing a door, push the door

by hand. Make sure the doors are
closed securely.

Folding key/Smart key

• Door can be locked and unlocked with

the folding key/smart key.

• Door can be locked and unlocked

pressing the button of the outside
door handle with the smart key in
your possession.

• Once the doors are unlocked, they

may be opened by pulling the door
handle.

• When closing a door, push the door

by hand. Make sure that doors are
closed securely.

NOTICE

• When removing the cover, be careful

not to scratch or lose the cover.

• When the key cover freezes and does

not open, lightly tap or indirectly warm
(hand temperature, etc.) it.

• Do not apply excessive force to the

door and door handle. It may be dam

aged.

• 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 tem

porarily in order to protect the circuit
and prevent damage to system com

ponents.

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• Securely close your door before you

begin driving. Failure to fully close
your door may cause it to be opened
during vehicle operation.

• Keep your body out of the way of the

closing door to prevent injuries.

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Door locks

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If people must spend a longer time in the
vehicle while it is very hot or cold out

side, there is risk of injuries or danger to
life. Do not lock the vehicle from the out

side when there are people in it.

NOTICE

Always place the ignition key or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the OFF
position, engage the parking brake,
close all win

dows, and lock all doors

when leaving your vehicle unattended.

Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle

You can operate door locks with the
door lock handle or central door lock/
unlock switch.

With the door handle

• To unlock a door, push the door lock

button (1) to the

“Unlock” position. The

red mark on the handle will be visible.

• To lock a door, push the door lock

button (1) to the

“Lock” position. If the

door is locked properly, the red mark
on the door handle will not be visible.

• To open a door, pull the door handle

(2) outward.

• If the inner door handle of either front

door is pulled with the door in the lock
position, the button will unlock and the
door will open.

• Front doors cannot be locked if the

ignition key is in the ignition switch
and any front door is opened.

• Doors cannot be locked if the smart

key is in the vehicle and a door is
open.

If a power door lock fails to function while
you are in the vehicle, try one or more of
the following techniques to exit:
• Operate the door unlock feature

repeatedly (both electronic and man

ual) while simultaneously pulling on
the door handle.

• Operate the other door locks and han

dles, front and rear.

• Lower a front window and use the key

to unlock the door from outside.

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Do not pull the inner door handle of
either front door while the vehicle is
moving.

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Features of your vehicle

Door locks

With central door lock/unlock
switch

Driver side

Passenger side

1. Door Lock

2. Door Unlock
Operate by pressing the central door
lock/unlock switch.
• Press the switch to the "Lock" position

(1), all vehicle doors will lock.

• Press the switch to the "Unlock" posi

tion (2), all vehicle doors will unlock.

• If the key is in the ignition switch (or if

the smart key is in the vehicle) and
any front door is opened, the doors will
not lock when the "Lock" position
(1) of the central door lock/unlock
switch is pressed.

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Doors
• The doors should always be fully

closed and locked while the vehicle is
in motion to prevent accidental open

ing of the door.

• Be careful when opening doors and

watch out for vehicles, motorcycles,
bicycles or pedestrians approaching
the vehicle in the path of the door.
Opening a door when something is
approaching can result in an accident
and cause vehicle damage or serious
injury.

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Unlocked vehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can
increase the risk of vehicle theft or any
possible criminal harm caused by some

one hiding in your vehicle while you are
gone. Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all win

dows and lock all doors when leaving
your vehicle unattended.

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Unattended children, the elderly or
pets

An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or severe
injury such as heatstroke to unattended
children, the elderly or pets who cannot
escape the vehicle. When left or trapped
in a hot vehicle, make sure to stay
hydrated and avoid sun exposure
through the

vehicle’s windshield. Fur

thermore, children might operate fea

tures of the vehicle that could injure
them, or they could encounter other
harm, possibly from someone gaining
entry to the vehicle. NEVER leave chil

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Features of your vehicle

Door locks

dren, the elderly or pets unattended in
your vehicle.

Door lock/unlock features

The vehicle is equipped with door lock/
unlock features for the safety and con

venience of passengers.

Impact sensing door unlock sys

tem

All doors will automatically unlock when
an impact causes the air bags to deploy.

NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate some
Automatic door lock/unlock features by
selecting 'User Settings (LCD display) or
Settings

→ Vehicle (Infotainment System

screen)

→ Door → Automatically Lock/

Automatically Unlock'.

Child-protector rear door lock

The child safety lock is provided to help
prevent children from accidentally open

ing the rear doors from inside the vehi

cle.The rear door safety locks should be
used whenever children are in the vehi

cle.

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert a key (or screwdriver) into the

hole (1) and turn it to the lock (

)

position. When the child safety lock is
in the lock position, the rear door will
not open even though the inner door
handle is pulled.

3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the outside
door handle (2).

Even though the doors may be
unlocked, the rear door will not open by
pulling the inner door handle until the rear
door child safety lock is unlocked.

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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 when

ever children are in the vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle

Door locks

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) sys

tem

The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
system is provided to help prevent
exiting the vehicle with a rear passenger
left in the vehicle.
• When you open the front door after

opening and closing the rear door and
turning off the engine, the

“Check rear

seats” warning message appears on
the cluster.

You can activate or deactivate the Rear
Occupant Alert by selecting 'User Set

tings (LCD display) or Settings

→

Vehicle (Infotainment System screen)

→

Conve

nience

→ Rear Occupant Alert'.

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The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system
does not detect objects or people in the
rear seat. By using a rear door opened
and closed history, the system informs
the driver that there may be something
in the rear seat.

CAUTION

The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system
uses a rear door opened and closed his

tory.

The history is reset after the driver turns
off the ignition normally, exits the vehi

cle and locks the door remotely using
the remote keyless entry. Even if a rear
door does not reopen, the ROA system
alert can occur.

For example, after the ROA system alert
occurs, if the driver does not lock the
door, and drives again, the alert can
occur.

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Features of your vehicle

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (if
equipped)

After the vehicle stops, when an
approaching vehicle from the rear area
is detected after a passenger opens the
door, Safe Exit Warning will warn the
driver with a warning message and an
audible warning to help prevent a colli

sion.

CAUTION

Warning timing may vary depending on
the speed of the approaching vehicle.

Detecting sensor

[1] : Rear corner radar

Refer to the picture above for the
detailed location of the detecting sen

sors.

NOTICE

For more details on the precautions of
the rear corner radars, refer to "Blind-
Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
(if equipped)" on page 6-41.

Safe Exit Warning setting

Safe Exit Warning

With the ignition switch or the ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON
position, and select 'User Settings (LCD
display) or Settings

→ Vehicle

(Infotainment Sys

tem screen)

→ Driver

Assistance

→ Blind-Spot Safety → Safe

Exit Warning' to turn on Safe Exit
Warning and dese

lect to turn off the

function.

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The driver should always be aware of his
or her surroundings. If 'Safe Exit Warn

ing' is deselected, the function cannot
assist you.

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Features of your vehicle

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

NOTICE

If the engine is restarted, Safe Exit Warn

ing will maintain the last setting.

Warning Volume

With the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON position,
and select 'User Settings (LCD display)
or Settings

→ Vehicle (Infotainment Sys

tem screen)

→ Driver Assistance →

Warning Volume' to change the Warning
Volume to 'High', 'Medium' or 'Low' for
Safe Exit Warning.

If you change the Warning Volume, the
Warning Volume of other Driver Assis

tance systems may change.

CAUTION

The setting of the Warning Volume
applies to all functions of Safe Exit
Warning.

Safe Exit Warning operation

Warning

Collision warning when exiting
vehicle

• When an approaching vehicle from

the rear is detected at the moment a
door is opened, the 'Watch for traffic'
warning message will appear on the
cluster, the warning light will illumi

nate on the outside rear view mirror
and an audible warning will sound.

• Safe Exit Warning will warn the driver

when your vehicle speed is below
2mph (3km/h), and the speed of the
approaching vehicle from the rear is
above 4 mph (6 km/h).

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Features of your vehicle

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

W ARNING

Take the following precautions when
using Safe Exit Warning:
• For your safety, change the Settings

after parking the vehicle at a safe
location.

• If any other function's warning mes

sage is displayed or audible warning
is generated, Safe Exit Warning mes

sage may not be displayed and audi

ble warning may not be generated.

• You may not hear the warning sound

of Safe Exit Warning if the surround

ing is noisy.

• Safe Exit Warning does not operate in

all situations or cannot prevent all col

lisions.

• Safe Exit Warning may warn the

driver late or may not warn the driver
depending on the road and driving
conditions. Always check vehicle sur

roundings.

• The driver and passengers are

responsible for accidents that occur
while exiting the vehicle. Always check
the surroundings before you exit the
vehicle.

NOTICE

After the engine is turned off, Safe Exit
Warning operates approximately for 3
minutes, but turns off immediately if the
doors are locked.

Safe Exit Warning malfunction
and limitations

Safe Exit Warning malfunction

When Safe Exit Warning is not working
properly, the

‘Check Blind-Spot Safety

system’ warning message will appear on
the cluster for several seconds, and the
master (

) warning light will illuminate

on the cluster. In this case, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

When the outside rear view mirror warn

ing light is not working properly, the
‘Check side view mirror warning light’
warning message will appear on the
cluster for several seconds, and the

master (

) warning light will appear on

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Features of your vehicle

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

the cluster. In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Safe Exit Warning disabled

When the rear bumper around the rear
corner radar or sensor is covered with
foreign matters, such as snow or rain, or
installing a trailer or carrier, it can reduce
the detecting performance and tempo

rarily limit or disable Safe Exit Warning. If
this occurs, the

‘Blind-Spot Safety sys

tem disabled. Radar

blocked’ warning

message will appear on the cluster.Safe
Exit Warning will operate properly when
such foreign matters or trailer, etc., is
removed, and then the engine is
restarted.

If Safe Exit Warning does not operate
properly after it is removed, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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• Even though the warning message

does not appear on the cluster, Safe
Exit Warning may not properly oper

ate.

• Safe Exit Warning may not properly

operate in an area (for example, open
terrain) where any objects are not
detected right after the engine is
turned on, or when the detecting sen

sor is blocked with foreign matters
right after the engine is turned on.

CAUTION

Turn off Safe Exit Warning to install or
remove a trailer, carrier, or another
attachment. Turn on Safe Exit Warning
when finished.

Limitations of Safe Exit Warning

Safety Exit Warning may not operate
properly, or the function may operate
unexpectedly under the following cir

cumstances:
• Getting out of the vehicle where trees

or grass are overgrown

• Getting out of the vehicle where the

road is wet.

• The approaching vehicle is very fast

or very slow.

CAUTION

For more details on the limitations of the
rear corner radar, refer to "Blind-Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) (if
equipped)" on page 6-41.

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• Safety Exit Warning may not operate

properly if interfered with by strong
electromagnetic waves.

• Safety Exit Warning may not operate

for 3 seconds after the vehicle is
started, or the rear corner radars are
initialized.

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Features of your vehicle

Trunk

Opening the trunk

1. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park)

(for Dual Clutch Transmission/ Intelli

gent Variable Transmission) or first
gear or R (Reverse) (for Manual
Transmission) and set the parking
brake.

Type A/Type B/Type C

2. Do one of the following :

• Press the Folding key or Smart Key

Trunk Unlock button for more than
one second.

• Press the button on the trunk itself

with the Smart Key in your posses

sion.

• Use the mechanical key. (if

equipped with key hole)

• To open the trunk from inside the

vehicle, pull the trunk release lever.

Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk locks automatically.

W ARNING

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

CAUTION

Make certain that you close the trunk
before driving your vehicle. Possible
damage may occur to the attached
hardware if the trunk is not closed prior
to driving.

NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, trunk lock and
trunk mechanisms may not work prop

erly due to freezing conditions.

Closing the trunk

Lower the trunk lid and press down until it
locks. To be sure the trunk lid is securely
fastened, always check by try

ing to pull

it up again.

NOTICE

If the trunk is closed with the smart key
in it, the chime will sound for approxi

mately 5 seconds.

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Exhaust Fumes
The trunk lid should always be kept
completely closed while the vehicle is in
motion. If it is left open or ajar, poison

ous exhaust gases may enter the car
and serious illness or death may result.

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