Kia Sorento (2024 year). Manual in english

Safety features of your vehicle

Air bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System

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

tive.

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No attaching objects
No objects (such as crash pad cover, cel

lular phone holder, cup holder, perfume or
stickers) should be placed over or near
the air bag modules on the steering
wheel, instrument panel, windshield
glass, and the front passenger's panel
above the glove box. Such objects could
cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash
severe enough to cause the air bags to
deploy.

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

Additionally, never place or insert any
object into any small opening near side
airbag labels attached to the vehicle
seats.

When the air bag deploys, the object
may affect the deployment and result in
unexpected accident or bodily harm.

Side air bag

Your vehicle is equipped with a side air
bag in each front seat.

*The actual air bags in the vehicle may

differ from the illustration.

The purpose of the air bag is to provide
the vehicle's driver and/or the front pas

senger with additional protection than
that offered by the seat belt alone.
• The side air bags are designed to

deploy during certain side-impact col

lisions, depending on the crash sever

ity of impact.

• The side air bags may deploy on the

side of the impact or on both sides.

• The side curtain air bags on both

sides of the vehicle will deploy if a roll

over or possible rollover is detected.

• The side air bags are not designed to

deploy in all side impact or rollover
situations.

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Unexpected deployment
Avoid impact to the side impact airbag
sensor when the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button is ON
to prevent unexpected deployment of
the side air bag.

• The side air bag is supplemental to

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

• For best protection from the side air

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

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Deployment
Do not install any accessories including
seat covers, on the side or near the side
air bag as this may affect the deploy

ment of the side air bags.

• If the seat or seat cover is damaged,

have the vehicle checked and
repaired by an authorized Kia dealer.
Inform the dealer that your vehicle is
equipped with side air bags and an
Occupant Detection System (ODS).

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Flying objects
Do not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door and

the front seat. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles if the side airbag
inflates.

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No attaching objects
• Do not place any objects over the air

bag or between the air bag and your

self. Also, do not attach any objects
around the area the air bag inflates
such as the door, side door glass,
front and rear pillar.

• Do not put any objects between the

side airbag label and seat cushion. It
could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
crash severe enough to cause the air
bags to deploy.

• Never place or insert any object into

any small opening near side airbag
labels attached to the vehicle seats.
When the air bag deploys, the object
may affect the deployment and result
in unexpected accident or bodily
harm.

• Do not install any accessories on the

side or near the side air bags.

Curtain air bag

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

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*The actual air bags in the vehicle may

differ from the illustration.

They are designed to help protect occu

pants in certain side impacts and to help
prevent them from ejecting out of the
vehicle as a result of a rollover, espe

cially when the seat belts are also in use.
• The curtain air bags are designed to

deploy during certain side impact col

lisions, depending on the severity of
impact. However, when side deploy

ment threshold is satisfied at front-
impact, side air bags may deploy.

• The curtain air bags may deploy on

the side of the impact or on both
sides.

• Also, the curtain air bags on both

sides of the vehicle will deploy in cer

tain rollover situations.

• The curtain air bags are not designed

to deploy in all side impact or rollover
situations.

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

NOTICE

Never try to open or repair any compo

nents of the side and curtain air bag sys

tem. This should only be done by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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No attaching objects
• Do not place any objects over the air

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

• Do not hang hard, breakable, or

heavy objects on the coat hooks for
safety reasons.

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Air bag collision sensors

*The actual shape and position of sensors may differ from the illustration.

1. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control module/rollover sensor

2. Front impact sensor

3. Side pressure sensors (front door)

4. Side impact sensor (B-pillar)

5. Side impact sensor (C-pillar)

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Air bag sensors
• Do not hit or allow any objects to

impact the locations where air bags or
sensors are installed.

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

• If the installation location or angle of

the sensors is altered in any way, the
air bags may deploy when they
should not or they may not deploy
when they should.

Therefore, do not try to perform main

tenance on or around the air bag sen

sors. Have the vehicle checked and
repaired by an authorized Kia dealer.

• Do not arbitrarily touch the front

impact sensor. When the angle of the
sensor is changed, the air bag system
may malfunction.

Problems may arise if the sensor instal

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

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

mance.

Kia Genuine bumper guards/bumpers
are parts we guarantee for quality and
performance.

Why didn't my air bag go off in a
collision? (Inflation and non-infla

tion conditions of the air bag)

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

These include rear impacts, second or
third collisions in multiple impact acci

dents, as well as low speed impacts.

Air bag inflation conditions

Front air bags

Front air bags are designed to inflate in
a frontal collision depending on several
factors, including the severity of impact
of the front collision.

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Side and curtain air bags

*The actual air bags in the vehicle may

differ from the illustration.

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

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

Although the front air bags (driver's and
front passenger's air bags) are primarily
designed to inflate in frontal collisions,
they may inflate in other types of colli

sions if the front impact sensors detect a
sufficient frontal force in another type of
impact.

Similarly, although 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. For
instance, side air bag and/or curtain air
bags may inflate if rollover sensors indi

cate the possibility of a rollover occur

ring (even if none actually occurs) or in
other situations, including when the
vehicle is tilted while being towed.

Even if side and/or curtain air bags do
not provide impact protection in a roll

over, they will deploy to prevent ejection
of occupants, especially those who are
restrained with seat belts.

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

Air bag non-inflation conditions

• Air bags may not deploy in certain

low-speed collisions where the air bag
would not add any benefit beyond the
protection already offered by the seat
belts.

• Front air bags are not designed to

inflate in rear collisions, because
occupants are moved backward by

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the force of the impact. In this case,
inflated air bags would not be able to
provide any additional benefit.

• Front airbags may not inflate in side

impact collisions, because passen

gers move in the direction of the colli

sion. Thus, in side impacts, frontal
airbag deployment 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 thus the sensors may not
deploy any air bags.

•

• Just before impact, drivers often brake

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

• Front air bags may not inflate in all

rollover accidents when the SRS Con

trol Module (SRSCM) indicates that
the front air bag deployment would
not provide additional occupant pro

tection.

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• Airbags may not inflate if the vehicle

collides with an object such as a utility
pole or tree. This is because the point
of impact is concentrated in one area
and the full force of the impact is not
delivered to the sensors.

Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) care

The Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) is virtually maintenance-free and
so there are no parts you can safely ser

vice by yourself.

If the SRS air bag warning light does not
illuminate, or continuously remains on,
have your vehicle immediately inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.

Any work on the SRS, such as
removing, installing, repairing, or any
work on the steering wheel, the front
passenger's

panel, front seats and roof rails must be
performed by an authorized Kia dealer.
Improper handling of the SRS may result
in serious personal injury.

For cleaning the air bag pad covers, use
only a soft, dry cloth or one which has
been moistened with plain water. 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
give you the necessary information. Fail

ure to follow these precautions and pro

cedures could increase the risk of bodily
injury.

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Tampering with SRS
Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS
wiring or other components of the SRS
system. Doing so could result in the acci

dental inflation of the air bag or render
the SRS inoperative.

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

Additional safety precautions

• Never let passengers ride in the

cargo area or on top of a folded-
down back seat. All occupants
should sit upright, fully back in their

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seats with their seat belts on and their
feet on the floor.

• Passengers should not move out of

or change seats while the vehicle is
moving. A passenger who is not
wearing a seat belt during a crash or
emergency stop can be thrown
against the inside of the vehicle,
against other occupants, or out of the
vehicle.

• Each seat belt is designed to

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

• Do not use any accessories on seat

belts. Devices claiming to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the seat
belt can reduce the protection provided
by the seat belt and increase the
chance of serious injury in a crash.

• Passengers should not place hard or

sharp objects between them

selves

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

• Keep occupants away from the air

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

• Do not attach or place objects on or

near the air bag covers. Any object
attached to or placed on the front or
side air bag covers could interfere with
the proper operation of the air bags.

• Do not modify the front seats.Modi

fication of the front seats could inter

fere with the operation of the

supplemental restraint system sens

ing components or side air bags.

• Do not place items under the front

seats. Placing items under the front
seats could interfere with the opera

tion of the supplemental restraint sys

tem sensing components and wiring
harnesses.

• Never hold an infant or child on

your lap. The infant or child could be
seriously injured or killed in the event
of a crash. All infants and children
should be properly restrained in
appropriate child safety seats or seat
belts in the rear seat.

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• Sitting improperly or out of position

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

• Always sit upright with the seatback in

an upright position, centered on the
seat cushion with your seat belt on,
legs comfortably extended and your
feet on the floor.

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 labels

Air bag warning labels, some required by
the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (CMVSS), are attached to the
sun visor to alert the driver and passen

gers of potential risks of the air bag sys

tem.

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Keys ................................................................................................. 4-7

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Remote

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

4-7

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Smart

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

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Battery replacement ...................................................................................... 4-
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Limp home (override) procedure............................................................ 4-13

Immobilizer system ..................................................................... 4-14

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Folding key immobilizer system.............................................................. 4-
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Smart key immobilizer system.................................................................4-
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Theft-alarm system ..................................................................... 4-16

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Armed

stage ..................................................................................................... 4-

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Theft-alarm stage .......................................................................................... 4-
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Disarmed stage ............................................................................................... 4-
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Door

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

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With the smart key ........................................................................................ 4-
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With the mechanical key............................................................................. 4-
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Operating door locks from inside the vehicle .................................. 4-20

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Door lock/unlock features..........................................................................4-22

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Child-protector rear door lock..................................................................4-22

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Electronic child safety lock system ........................................................4-
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In case of an emergency ........................................................................... 4-
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System...................................................... 4-
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Driver Position Memory System ................................................4-26

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Storing memory positions ..........................................................................4-
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Recalling memory positions ......................................................................4-
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Operating the power liftgate ....................................................................4-33

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Setting the power liftgate...........................................................................4-
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Resetting the power liftgate......................................................................4-
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Emergency liftgate safety release..........................................................4-
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Smart Liftgate with Auto Open .................................................4-37

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How to use the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open ...............................4-37

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How to deactivate the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open

function using the smart key ....................................................................4-39

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Detecting area .................................................................................................4-
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Windows

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Window opening and closing ...................................................................4-
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Power window lock button ....................................................................... 4-44

Hood ............................................................................................. 4-46

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Opening the hood......................................................................................... 4-
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Hood open warning ..................................................................................... 4-
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Closing the hood ............................................................................................4-
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Fuel filler door............................................................................. 4-48

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Opening the fuel filler door ...................................................................... 4-48

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Closing the fuel filler door......................................................................... 4-49

Panorama sunroof ...................................................................... 4-52

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Power

sunshade .............................................................................................4-

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Tilt open/close .................................................................................................4-
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Slide open/close .............................................................................................4-
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Automatic reversal ........................................................................................4-
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Resetting the sunroof.................................................................................. 4-
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Horn .................................................................................................................... 4-
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Mirrors.......................................................................................... 4-59

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Inside rear view mirror................................................................................ 4-59

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Outside rear view mirror............................................................................ 4-68

Instrument cluster ....................................................................... 4-71

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Full LCD cluster ...............................................................................................4-
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Adjusting instrument cluster illumination ...........................................4-73

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

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Transmission shift indicator ......................................................................4-

LCD display...................................................................................4-79

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LCD display modes.......................................................................................4-
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LCD displays................................................................................ 4-88

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Trip information (trip computer) ............................................................ 4-88

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Digital

speedometer..................................................................................... 4-

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Service mode .................................................................................................. 4-
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LCD display messages................................................................................. 4-
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Warning and indicator lights .................................................... 4-95

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Warning lights................................................................................................. 4-
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Indicator lights ...............................................................................................4-
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Head-Up Display (HUD)............................................................4-105

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Head-Up Display Information................................................................ 4-105

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Head-Up Display Setting ......................................................................... 4-
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Rear View Monitor (RVM) ....................................................... 4-106

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Rear View Monitor Settings .................................................................... 4-
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Rear View Monitor Operation................................................................ 4-108

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Rear View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations...........................4-108

360

° camera monitoring system ............................................ 4-109

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° camera monitoring system Malfunction and

Limitations

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Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) ............................ 4-112

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Reverse Parking Distance Warning Settings ....................................4-
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Reverse Parking Distance Warning Operation ............................... 4-113

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Reverse Parking Distance Warning Malfunction and

Precautions

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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)............ 4-116

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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning Operation............ 4-118

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Forward/Reverse

Parking

Distance

Warning

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Precautions

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Lighting .......................................................................................

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Battery saver function ................................................................................4-
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Headlamp delay function..........................................................................4-
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Daytime Running Light (DRL)..................................................................4-
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Lighting

control..............................................................................................4-

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Operating high beam ................................................................................4-
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Operating turn signals and lane change signals ...........................4-124

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Operating front fog light ......................................................................... 4-125

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High Beam Assist (HBA) ........................................................................... 4-
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Wipers and washers ..................................................................4-128

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Auto

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Operating windshield washers ............................................................. 4-130

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Operating rear window wiper and washer switch ....................... 4-130

Welcome system ........................................................................ 4-131

Interior

lights .............................................................................. 4-132

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Automatic turn off function..................................................................... 4-132

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Vanity mirror lamp ..................................................................................... 4-
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Glove box lamp ............................................................................................ 4-
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Climate control system ............................................................. 4-135

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System operation .........................................................................................4-
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Climate control air filter.............................................................................4-137

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Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compres

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lubricant ....................................................................................................4-137

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

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Heating and air conditioning .................................................................. 4-
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Automatic climate control system...........................................4-146

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Heating and air conditioning automatically .................................... 4-148

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Heating and air conditioning manually............................................. 4-150

Windshield defrosting and defogging ...................................4-156

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Defogging inside windshield.................................................................. 4-
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Defrosting outside windshield............................................................... 4-156

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Auto defogging system .............................................................................4-
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Defroster ......................................................................................................... 4-
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Defogging

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Storage compartment ...............................................................4-159

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Center console storage ............................................................................ 4-
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Glove box........................................................................................................ 4-
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Interior features........................................................................ 4-160

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Cup

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Seat warmer ................................................................................................... 4-
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Air ventilation seat .......................................................................................4-
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Side curtain.................................................................................................... 4-
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Floor mat anchors....................................................................................... 4-
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Luggage net holder......................................................................................4-
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Cargo security screen ................................................................................ 4-
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Luggage

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Luggage

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Luggage side tray ........................................................................................4-
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Infotainment

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Audio system .................................................................................................4-176

IC ................................................................................................. 4-180

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Keys

Record your key number

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

you lose your keys, this number will
enable an authorized Kia dealer to dupli

cate 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 or
ENGINE START/STOP button may not
return to ON after START. If this hap

pens, the starter will continue to operate
causing possible fire due to excessive
current in the wiring.

Remote key

With a remote key, you can lock or
unlock the door and liftgate.

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 to indicate that all doors
are locked.

Also, if the lock button is pressed once
more within 4 seconds, the hazard warn

ing 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. But if all doors are closed
after the lock button is pressed, the
hazard 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 to indi

cate

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
and the chime will sound 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 seconds.

If you attempt to lock or unlock the door
by pressing the door lock/unlock button
in any of the following countries, 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.

Depending on the vehicle, the driver can
turn off or set the 2-press unlock setting
function.

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NOTICE

If the remote key is inoperative due to
exposure to water or liquids, it will not be
covered by your manufacturer's vehicle
warranty.

Panic alarm (3)

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.

Mechanical key

If the remote key does not operate nor

mally, you can lock or unlock the door
by using the mechanical key.

To unfold the key, press the release but

ton then the key will unfold automati

cally.

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.

Transmitter precautions

The transmitter will not work if any of
the following occurs:
• The ignition key is in the ignition

switch.

• You exceed the operating distance

limit. (about 33 ft [10 m].)

• The battery in the transmitter is weak.

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Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.

• The weather is extremely cold.
• The remote key is close to a radio

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

When the transmitter does not work
properly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the remote key, contact an autho

rized Kia dealer.
• If the transmitter is in close proximity to

your cell phone or smart phone, the
signal from the transmitter could be
blocked by normal operation of your
cell phone or smart phone. This is
especially important when the phone
is active such as making calls, receiv

ing calls, text messaging, and/or
sending/receiving emails. Avoid plac

ing the remote key and your cell
phone or smart phone in the same
pants or jacket pocket and maintain
adequate distance between the two
devices.

CAUTION

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

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NOTICE

If the remote key is inoperative due to
exposure to water or liquids, it will not be
covered by your manufacturer's vehicle
warranty.

Smart key (if equipped)

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

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 to indicate that all doors
are locked.

Also, if the lock button is pressed once
more within 4 seconds, the hazard warn

ing lights will blink and the chime will
sound once to confirm that the door is
locked.

Unlock (2)

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

ard

warning lights will blink twice to indi

cate

that the driver's door is unlocked.

All doors are unlocked if the unlock but

ton is pressed once more within 4 sec

If you attempt to lock or unlock the door
by pressing the door lock/unlock button
in any of the following countries, 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.

Depending on the vehicle, the driver can
turn off or set the 2-press unlock setting
function.

NOTICE

If the smart key is inoperative due to
exposure to water or liquids, it will not be
covered by your manufacturer's vehicle
warranty.

Liftgate open (3) (if equipped)

The liftgate is opened (if equipped) if the
button is pressed for more than 1 sec

ond.

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

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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) dis

tance from the vehicle.

• Press the remote start button for over 2

seconds within 4 seconds after lock

ing the doors.

Press the remote start button once to
turn off the vehicle.

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

While remote starting, the hazard warn

ing lights blink 3 times. If you want to
stop the engine, press the Remote Start
button (5) again.

Start-up

You can start the vehicle without insert

ing the key.

* For more information, refer to "ENGINE

START/STOP button (if equipped)" on
page 5-10.

Mechanical key

If the smart key does not operate nor

mally, you can lock or unlock the door
by using the mechanical key.

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

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

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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.

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 cellular phone.

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• 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 in close proximity to
your cell phone or smart phone, the sig

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

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

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

battery chargers

• Table lamps
• Induction cookers

NOTICE

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

istered to a single vehicle.

If you happen to 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.

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

If the smart key is inoperative due to
exposure to water or liquids, it will not be

covered by your manufacturer's vehicle
warranty.

NOTICE

If you have to leave the vehicle's key with
a parking attendant, remove the
mechanical 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.

Battery replacement

The remote key or smart key uses a 3
volt lithium battery which will normally
last for several years.

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

1. Detach mechanical key from your

smart key.

2. Pry open the key cover.
3. Replace the smart key cover with a

new battery. (CR2032) When replac

ing the battery, make sure the battery
position is correct.

4. Install the battery in the reverse order

of removal.

For remote key or smart key replace

ment, visit an authorized Kia dealer.

The remote key or smart key is designed
to give you years of trouble-free use,
however it can malfunction if exposed to
moisture or static electricity. If you are
unsure how to use or replace the bat

tery, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

Using the wrong battery can cause the
remote key or smart key 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 law(s) or regula

tion.

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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A
BUT

TON 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.

CAUTION

Remote key/Smart key damage
The remote key or smart key can mal

function if dropped, exposed to mois

ture, static electricity, heat or direct
sunlight.

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IC WARNING
This device complies with Industry Can

ada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

1. This device may not cause interfer

ence, and

2. This device must accept any interfer

ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.

This device complies with Indus

try Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following
conditions:

1. This device may not cause interfer

ence, and

2. This device must accept any interfer

ence, including interference that may

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cause undesired operation of the
device.

3. Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
device.

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.

Limp home (override) procedure

When you turn the ignition switch to the
ON position, if the immobilizer indicator (

(immobilizer indicator)) goes off

after blinking 5 times, your transponder
equipped in the ignition key is out of
order. You cannot start the engine with

out the limp home procedure. To start the
engine, you have to input your pass

word by using the ignition switch. Your
password is only available from an
authorized Kia dealership. Contact an
authorized dealer for more information.

The following procedure is how to input
your password of

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position. The immobilizer indicator (

(immobilizer indicator)) will blink

5 times and go off indicating the
beginning of the limp home proce

dure.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC

position.

3. To enter the first digit (in this example

“2”), turn the ignition switch to the ON
and ACC position twice. Perform the
same procedure for the next digits
between 3 seconds and 10 seconds
(for example, for

“3”, turn the ignition

ON and ACC 3 times).

4. If all of the digits have been input suc

cessfully, you have to start the engine
within 30 seconds. If you attempt to
start the engine after 30 seconds, the
engine will not start and you will have
to input your password again.

After performing the limp home pro

cedure, you have to see an authorized
Kia dealer immediately to inspect and
repair your ignition key or immobilizer
system.

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Folding key immobilizer system

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

With the immobilizer system, whenever
you insert your ignition key into the igni

tion switch and turn it to ON, it checks
and determines 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.

Deactivating the immobilizer sys

tem

Insert the ignition key into the key cylin

der and turn it to the ON position.

Activating 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.

Your Immobilizer password is a cus

tomer unique password and should be
kept confidential. Do not leave this num

ber anywhere in your vehicle.

NOTICE

Keep each key separately in order 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 should

be kept confidential. Do not leave this
number anywhere in your vehicle.

NOTICE

• 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 change, alter or adjust the immo

bilizer system because it could cause the
immobilizer system to malfunction.

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

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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.

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ENGINE START/STOP button in the
ON position again.

If the system repeatedly does not recog

nize the coding of the key, contact your
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.

Deactivating the immobilizer sys

tem

Change the ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton to the ON position.

Activating the immobilizer sys

tem

Change the ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton to the OFF position. The

immobilizer system activates
automatically. Without a valid smart key
for your vehicle, the engine will not start.

NOTICE

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

NOTICE

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

This device complies with Indus

try Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause interfer

ence, and

2. This device must accept any interfer

ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.

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This system is designed to provide pro

tection from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle.
This system is operated in three stages:

僅

Armed stage

• Theft-alarm stage

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Disarmed stage

If triggered, the system provides an
audible alarm with blinking of the haz

ard warning lights.

CAUTION

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

Armed stage

Using the remote 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 liftgate)

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 liftgate) or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning lights
won't operate and theft-alarm will not
arm. After this, if all doors (and liftgate)
and engine hood are closed, the hazard
warning lights blink once.

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 liftgate 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 liftgate) 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 liftgate 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; however, 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.

NOTICE

The theft-alarm system can be deacti

vated by an authorized Kia dealer.

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If you want this feature, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

Do not arm the system until all passen

gers have left the vehicle. If the system is
armed while a passenger(s) remains in
the vehicle, the alarm may be activated
when the remaining passenger(s) leaves
the vehicle. If any door (or liftgate) or
hood is opened within 30 seconds after
the system enters the armed stage, the
system will be disarmed to prevent
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 liftgate 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 repeat
the horn 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 be disarmed when:

Using the remote 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.

Using the 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 liftgate) is not opened within 30
seconds, the system will be rearmed.

NOTICE

• Avoid trying to start the engine while

the alarm is activated. The vehicle
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, turn the ignition switch
to the ON position and wait for 30
seconds. Then the system will be dis

armed.

• If you lose your keys, consult your

authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

Malfunctions caused by improper alter

ations, adjustments or modifications to
the theft-alarm system are not covered
by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.

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This device complies with Indus

try Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause interfer

ence, and

2. This device must accept any interfer

ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.

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.

Door locks

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

sary.

With the smart key

Carrying the smart key, you may lock
and unlock the vehicle doors (and lift

gate). Also, you may start the engine.
Refer to the following for more details.

Locking

Pressing the button of the front driver
side door handles with all doors closed
and any door unlocked, locks all the
doors. If all doors and engine hood are
closed, the hazard warning lights will
blink once to indicate that all doors are
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. If
you want to make sure that a door has
locked or not, 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.

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• The ignition switch or ENGINE START/

STOP button is in the ACC or ON
posi

tion.

• Any door except the liftgate is open.

Unlocking

Pressing the button of the front driver
side door handles with all doors closed
and locked, unlocks all the doors. The
hazard warning lights blink twice to indi

cate that all doors are unlocked.

The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 28 ~ 40 inches (0.7 ~
1 m) from the front driver side door han

dle.

When the smart key is recognized in the
area of 28 ~ 40 inches (0.7 ~ 1 m) from
the front driver side door handle, other
people can also open the door without
possession of the smart key.

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

With the mechanical key

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 (only the driver's door can be
locked/unlocked).

4. Turn the key toward the rear of the

vehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock. Only the driver's
door can be locked or unlocked.

• Doors can also be locked and

unlocked with the transmitter.

• Once the doors are unlocked, they

may be opened by pulling the door
handle.

• When closing the door, push the door

by hand. Make sure the doors are
closed securely.

NOTICE

• When locking the door with a

mechanical key, be aware that only
the driver's door can be locked/
unlocked.

• To lock all doors, operate the central

lock switch inside the vehicle. Open
the car door using the inner handle,
then close the door and lock the
driver's door with a mechanical key.

• Refer to "Operating door locks from

inside the vehicle" on page 4-20 to
lock from inside the vehicle.

NOTICE

• Be careful not to lose or scratch the

cover when removing it.

• When the key cover freezes and does

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

• Do not apply excessive force to the

door and door handle. It may be dam

aged.

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NOTICE

• In cold and wet climates, door lock

and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.

• If the door is locked/unlocked multiple

times in rapid succession with either
the vehicle key or door lock switch, the
system may stop operating 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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If any passengers must remain 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 passengers in the
vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not unnecessarily open and close the
door repeatedly or with excessive force.
Such action can damage the vehicle
door.

NOTICE

Always place the ENGINE
START/STOP button in the OFF
position, engage the parking brake,
close all windows, and lock all doors
when leaving your vehicle unattended.

• To lock a door without the key, push

the central door lock button (2) when
the ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button is in the OFF position
and close the door (3).

• If you lock the door with the central

door lock button (2), all vehicle doors
will lock automatically.

NOTICE

Always remove the ignition key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows,
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
switch.

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With the door handle

• Front door

If the inner door handle is pulled when
the door is locked, the door will unlock
and open.

• Rear door

If the inner door handle is pulled once
when the door is locked, the door will
unlock.

If the inner door handle is pulled once
more, the door will open.

Door lock malfunction
If a power door lock ever 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.

• Move to the cargo area and open the

liftgate.

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Do not pull the inner door handle of
driver's (or passenger's) door while the
vehicle is moving.

With central door lock switch

Driver side

Passenger side

1. Door Lock

2. Door Unlock

3. Doors indicating light
Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
• To lock all vehicle doors, press the

central door lock switch (1) of driver
and passenger side.

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• To unlock all vehicle doors, press cen

tral door unlock switch (2) of driver and
passenger side.

When all vehicle doors are locked, the
indicating lights (3) on the driver's door
and passenger's door will turn on. If any
door is unlocked, it would go off.

Any door is opened, the doors will not
lock even though the central door lock
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. Locked doors will also
discourage potential intruders when
the vehicle stops or slows down.

• 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
to cause vehicle damage or serious
injury.

NOTICE

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/animals Never
leave children or animals unat

tended

in your vehicle. An enclosed
vehicle can become extremely hot, caus

ing death or severe injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot escape
the vehicle.

Door lock/unlock features

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

venience of passengers.

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Impact sensing door unlock sys

tem

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

Speed sensing door lock system

All doors will automatically lock after the
vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (10
mph).

You can activate or deactivate the auto
door lock/unlock features in the vehicle.
Refer to "User settings mode" on page 4-
82.

Child-protector rear door lock (if
equipped)

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

ing the rear doors from inside the vehi

cle.

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