Kia Soul (2024 year). Manual in english

Safety features of your vehicle

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system

Air bag collision sensors

The air bag collision sensors are located in the following positions

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

1. SRS control module / Rollover sensor

2. Front impact sensor

3. Side impact sensor

4. Side pressure sensor

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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.

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 the
severity of impact of the front collision.

Side and/or curtain air bags

Side and/or curtain air bags are
designed to inflate when an impact is
detected by side collision sensors
depending on 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.

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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system

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

• 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 be able to provide any
additional benefit.

• Front air bags may not inflate in side

impact collisions, because occupants
move to the direction of the collision,
and thus in side impacts, frontal air
bag deployment would not provide
additional occupant protection.

• 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 SRSCM
indicates that the front air bag
deployment would not provide addi

tional occupant protection.

• 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.

Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) Care

The SRS is virtually maintenance-free
and so there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself.

If the SRS air bag warning light does not
appear, or continuously remains on, have
your vehicle immediately 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 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
personal 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 bags or render
the SRS inoperative.

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Towing Vehicle
Always have the ignition off 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 roll

over sensors in the vehicle.

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, some 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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Keys .................................................................................................4-6

Battery replacement .....................................................................4-6

Key operations............................................................................... 4-7

Smart key........................................................................................4-8

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This device complies with Part 15 of the F CC rules........................4-
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Remote keyless entry...................................................................4-11

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Transmitter precautions.............................................................................. 4-
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This device complies with Part 15 of the F CC rules........................ 4-

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Immobilizer system .......................................................................................

4-13

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This device complies with Part 15 of the F CC rules........................ 4-

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Theft-alarm system.......................................................................................

4-14
Door locks..................................................................................... 4-16

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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system ...................................................... 4-20

Liftgate.......................................................................................... 4-21

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Opening the liftgate ...................................................................................... 4-
21

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Closing the liftgate......................................................................................... 4-
21

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Opening the liftgate in emergency ........................................................4-22

Windows .......................................................................................4-23

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Window opening and closing .................................................................. 4-
24

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Power window lock switch .........................................................................4-
26

Hood.............................................................................................. 4-27

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Opening the hood..........................................................................................4-
27

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Hood open warning ......................................................................................4-
27

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Closing the hood ............................................................................................4-
27

Fuel filler door..............................................................................4-28

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Opening the fuel filler door .......................................................................4-28
Closing the fuel filler door..........................................................................4-29

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Tilt

open/close ................................................................................................. 4-

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Slide open/close .............................................................................................4-
33

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Automatic reversal ........................................................................................4-
33

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Resetting the sunroof...................................................................................4-
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Sunroof open warning.................................................................................4-
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Steering wheel ............................................................................ 4-35

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Electric Power Steering (EPS)...................................................................4-
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Tilt & telescopic steering wheel ...............................................................4-36

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Adjusting steering wheel angle and height........................................4-36

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Heated steering wheel.................................................................................4-37

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Horn

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Mirrors ..........................................................................................

4-38

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Inside rearview mirror..................................................................................4-38

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Outside rearview mirror ..............................................................................4-39

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

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Instrument cluster control..........................................................................4-42

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

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Transmission shift indicator ..................................................................... 4-44

LCD display.................................................................................. 4-46

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LCD Display Control..................................................................................... 4-
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LCD Display Modes ...................................................................................... 4-
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Trip information (Trip computer)............................................................4-52

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Service Mode ...................................................................................................4-53

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Driving info display .......................................................................................4-
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LCD display messages................................................................................ 4-
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Warning and indicator lights..................................................... 4-58

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Warning lights ................................................................................................ 4-
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Daytime running light ................................................................................. 4-
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Lighting control ...............................................................................................4-
67

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Operating high beam .................................................................................. 4-
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Operating turn signals and lane change signals ............................ 4-69

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Operating front fog light............................................................................ 4-69

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High Beam Assist (HBA)............................................................................. 4-
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Wipers and washers .................................................................... 4-73

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Operating windshield washer...................................................................4-75

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Operating rear window wiper and washer switch...........................4-75

Interior lights................................................................................4-76

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Automatic turn off function .......................................................................4-76

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Room lamp........................................................................................................4-76

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Map

lamp...........................................................................................................4-

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Liftgate room lamp....................................................................................... 4-
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Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................................................... 4-
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Glove box lamp ...............................................................................................4-
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Welcome system ..........................................................................4-79

Defroster...................................................................................... 4 - 80

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Operating rear window defroster ..........................................................4-80

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Outside mirror defroster ............................................................................4-80

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

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

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

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Checking the amount of air conditioner

refrigerant and compressor lubricant .................................................. 4-88

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Air Conditioning refrigerant label .......................................................... 4-89

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

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Heating and air conditioning automatically ....................................... 4-91

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

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Temperature control ................................................................................... 4-
94

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Controlling air intake ....................................................................................4-
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Controlling fan speed...................................................................................4-
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Air

conditioning...............................................................................................4-

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Turning off the front air climate control ..............................................4-96

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Automatic ventilation ...................................................................................4-96

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Scheduled Ventilation Control .................................................................4-
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System

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

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Climate control air filter...............................................................................4-99

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Checking the amount of air conditioner

refrigerant and compressor lubricant ...................................................4-99

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Air Conditioning refrigerant label ........................................................4-100

Windshield defrosting and defogging................................... 4-100

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Manual climate control system.............................................................4-100

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Automatic climate control system ........................................................ 4-101

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Defogging logic............................................................................................ 4-102

Storage compartment .............................................................. 4-103

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Center console storage ............................................................................ 4-
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Glove box ....................................................................................................... 4-
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Sunglass holder ........................................................................................... 4-
104

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Luggage net holder.................................................................................... 4-
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Increase cargo space ................................................................................ 4-
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Interior features ........................................................................ 4-106

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Cup holder ..................................................................................................... 4-
106

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Seat warmer .................................................................................................. 4-
106

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Air ventilation seat...................................................................................... 4-
108

Features of your vehicle

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Cargo area cover.......................................................................................... 4-
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Exterior features........................................................................ 4-116

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Roof rack.......................................................................................................... 4-116

Infotainment system ................................................................. 4-118

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Shark-fin antenna ........................................................................................ 4-
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USB

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

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How vehicle radio works........................................................................... 4-
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Declaration of Conformity ........................................................4-121

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FCC.....................................................................................................................

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Keys

Features of your vehicle

Keys

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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.

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 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.

Battery replacement

A battery should last for several years,
but if the transmitter or smart key 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. Pry open the transmitter cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new bat

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

tion is correct.

3. Install the battery in the reverse order

of removal.

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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.

The transmitter or smart key is designed
to give you years of trouble- free use,
however it can malfunction if exposed to

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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
transmitter 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.

CAUTION

Transmitter damage
The transmitter or smart key can mal

function if dropped, exposed to mois

ture, static electricity, heat or direct
sunlight.

Key operations

Folding key

To unfold the key, press the release but

ton then the key will unfold automati

cally.

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.

Smart key

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

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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
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 (if equipped)

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

The functions of the buttons on a smart
key are similar to the remote keyless
entry. (Refer to "Remote keyless entry (if
equipped)" on page 4-11)

Smart key functions

Carrying the smart key, you may lock
and unlock the vehicle doors. Also, you
may start the engine. Refer to the follow

ing, for more details.

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Locking

Pressing the button of the front outside
door handles with all doors closed and
any door unlocked, locks all the doors
(and hood, liftgate).

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 outside door handle. If you want
to make sure that a door has locked or
not, you should check the door lock
button inside the vehicle or pull the
outside door handle.

In some instances, when the outside
door button is pressed the doors will not
lock and the chime will sound for 3 sec

onds if any of the following occurs:
• The smart key is in the vehicle.
• The ignition switch is in the ACC or

ON position.

• Any door except the liftgate is

opened.

Unlocking

Pressing the button of the driver's out

side door handle with all doors closed
and locked, unlocks the driver's door.
The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound twice to indicate
that the driver's door is unlocked.

Pressing the button in the front passen

ger's outside door handle with all doors
closed and locked, unlocks all the doors.
The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound twice to indicate 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 outside
door handle.

Liftgate unlocking

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

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

Also, once the liftgate is opened and
then closed, the liftgate will lock auto

matically.

Smart key precautions

• If you lose your smart key, you will not

be able to start the engine. Tow the
vehicle, if necessary, and contact an
authorized Kia dealer.

• A maximum of 2 smart keys can be

registered to a single vehicle. If you
lose a smart key, you should immedi

ately take the vehicle and key to your
authorized Kia dealer to protect it from
potential theft.

• The smart key will not work if any of

following occurs:

- 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.

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Smart key

- The smart key is near a mobile two-

way radio system or a cellular
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. If you have a problem
with the smart key, contact an autho

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

your cell phone or smart phone, the
signal 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 making calls, receiv

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

ing 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.

• Do not leave the smart key near

metallic objects such as golf bags,
metal cases and so on.

• Door Lock/Unlock failure or poor

starting can occur when the smart key
is placed near metallic objects.

• Always carry your smart key when

you leave the car. An unattended
smart key close to the vehicle can
cause the vehicle battery to be dis

charged.

• Internal circuit damage may occur

when the key comes into contact with
moisture (beverage, water etc.) or
heat. Damage to the smart key due to
exposure to liquids or heat is not cov

ered by the manufacturer's vehicle
warranty.

• If the smart key is not moved for some

time, the detection function for

smart key operation will pause. Lift
the smart key to activate the detec

tion again.

CAUTION

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

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.

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Remote keyless entry

Remote keyless entry (if
equipped)

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

Remote keyless entry system
operations

Type A

Type B

Type
C

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 Type B) 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 and the
chime will sound twice (for Type B) 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

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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.

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

NOTICE

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

Liftgate open (3)

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

Once the liftgate is opened and then
closed, the liftgate will lock automati

cally.

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)

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 feet (10 m)
distance from the vehicle.

• Press the remote start button (5) for

over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after
locking the doors.

• Press the remote start button (5) once

to turn off the vehicle.

• Air conditioner/heater system main

tains the status before turning off the
vehicle. If no further action for operat

ing/driving the vehicle is taken, the
vehicle will be turned off 10 minutes
after starting the vehicle remotely

Transmitter precautions

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

switch.

• You exceed the operating distance

limit (about 90 feet [30 m]).

• The battery in the transmitter (or

smart key) is weak.

• Other vehicles or objects may be

blocking the signal.

• The weather is extremely cold.
• The transmitter (or smart key) is close

to a radio transmitter such as a radio
station or an airport which can inter

fere with normal operation of the
transmitter.

When the transmitter (or smart key)
does not work properly, open and close
the door with the ignition key. If you have
a problem with the transmitter (or smart
key), contact an authorized 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

Do not put metal accessories near the
ignition switch.

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

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

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Remote keyless entry

especially important when the phone
is active such as making calls, receiv

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

Avoid placing the transmitter and
your cell phone or smart phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
maintain adequate distance between
the two devices.

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.

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, 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.

To deactivate the immobilizer
system:

Insert the ignition key into the key cylin

der and turn it to the ON position.

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.

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.

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Remote keyless entry

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.

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.

Theft-alarm system (if equipped)

This system is designed to provide pro

tection from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle.

1 Armed stage

2 Theft-alarm stage

3 Disarmed stage

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. Park the vehicle and stop the engine.

Arm the system as described below.

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.

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

Using the transmitter

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

1. Turn off the engine and remove the

ignition key from the ignition switch.

2. Make sure that all doors (and liftgate),

the engine hood are closed and
latched.

3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock

button on the transmitter.

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

If any door (and 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.

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 transmitter (or smart
key).

Disarmed stagedisarmed stage

The system will be disarmed when:

Transmitter

• The door unlock button is pressed.

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The engine is started. (within 3 sec

onds)

• The ignition switch is in the "ON" posi

tion for 30 seconds or more.

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Door locks

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
transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch, turn the ignition switch
to the ON position and wait for 30
seconds. Then the system will be 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.

Door locks

Operating door locks from out

side the vehicle

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 vehi

cle to lock (A) and toward the front of
the vehicle to unlock (B).
• If you lock the driver's door with a key,

only the driver's door will lock/unlock.

• From the driver's door, turn the key

toward the front of the vehicle once to
unlock the driver's door and once more
within 4 seconds to unlock all doors.

• Doors can also be locked and

unlocked with the smart key.

• 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.

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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 proper distance from the door to

prevent injuries when the door is clos

ing.

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

Always turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position, engage the parking brake,
close all windows, and lock all doors
when leaving your vehicle unattended.

Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle

With the door lock button

• To unlock a door, push the door lock

button (1) to the "Unlock" position. The
red mark on the door lock button will
be visible.

• To lock a door, push the door lock

button (1) to the "Lock" position. If the
door is locked properly, the red mark
on the door lock button will not be vis

ible.

• To open a door, pull the door handle

(2) outward.

• Front door

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

• Rear door (if equipped)
• Doors cannot be locked if the smart

key is in the vehicle and a door is
open.

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.

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Door locks

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.

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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

Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
• When pressing the right portion (1) for

driver side or the upper portion (1) for
passenger side of the switch, all vehi

cle doors will lock.

• When pressing the left portion (2) for

driver side or the lower portion (2) for
passenger side of the switch, all vehi

cle doors will unlock.

• If the smart key is in the vehicle and

any door is opened, the doors will not
lock even though the right portion (1)
for driver side or upper portion (1) for
passenger side of 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.

• When opening the doors, always be

careful and watch out for vehicles,
motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle. Opening a
door when something is approaching

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Door locks

can result in an accident to cause
vehicle damage or serious injury

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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 children
or animals unattended in your vehicle.

Door lock/unlock features

Impact sensing door unlock sys

tem

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

Auto UNLOCK On Shift to P

When this feature is set in the infotain

ment system screen, all the doors will be
unlocked automatically when the vehi

cleis shifted back into P (Park) while the
vehicle is ON.

Speed sensing door lock system

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

You can activate or deactivate the auto
door lock/unlock features in the vehicle.

Refer to "User settings mode" on page 4-
48.

Child-protector rear door locks

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.

The child safety lock is located on the
edge of each rear door. When the child
safety lock is in the lock position (1), the
rear door will not open if the inner door
handle (2) is pulled.

To lock the child safety lock, insert a key
(or screwdriver) into the hole and turn it
to the lock position.

To allow a rear door to be opened from
inside the vehicle, unlock the child safety
lock.

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Rear door locks
Use the rear door safety locks whenever
children are in the vehicle. If a child acci

dently opens the rear doors while the
vehicle is moving, he or she may fall out.

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Door locks

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) sys

tem

The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) is pro

vided 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.

A: Check rear seat for passengers and
belongings

You can activate or deactivate the ROA
from the User Settings mode in the clus

ter LCD display.

The option can be found under the fol

lowing menu:

1. Press the MODE button (

) several

times on the steering wheel until 'User
Settings' menu appears on the LCD.

2. Select 'Convenience

→ Rear

Occupant Alert' with the MOVE switch (

)

and the OK button on the steering
wheel.

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The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system
does not actually detect objects or peo

ple 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 ignition normally, exits the vehicle and
locks the door remotely using the remote
keyless entry. So even if a rear door
does not reopen, the ROA system alert
can occurs.

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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The door lock system may not work if the
electrical system is compromised.
Accordingly, please train children pas

sengers regarding how to open the car
door manually before an emergency sit

uation arises. That way, they would be
able to open the door manually in the
event an emergency situation arises.

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Liftgate

When you open the liftgate, you will see
a space where you can load the cargo.

Opening the liftgate

The liftgate is locked or unlocked when
all doors are locked or unlocked with the
key, smart key or central door lock/
unlock switch.

CAUTION

Liftgate lift
Make sure that you close the liftgate
before driving your vehicle. Possible
damage may occur to the liftgate gas
lifters and attached hardware if the lift

gate is not closed prior to driving.

• Only the liftgate is unlocked if the lift

gate unlock button on the transmitter
or smart key is pressed for approxi

mately 1 second.

• If unlocked, the liftgate can be opened

by pressing the handle and pulling it
up.

• Once the liftgate is opened and then

closed, the liftgate locks automati

cally. (All doors must be locked.)

NOTICE

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

erly due to freezing conditions.

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

Closing the liftgate

Lower and push down the liftgate firmly.
Make sure that the liftgate is securely
latched.

Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of the
way before closing the liftgate.

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Exhaust Fumes
The liftgate should always be kept com

pletely 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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Features of your vehicle

Liftgate

Opening the liftgate in emer

gency

Your vehicle is equipped with the emer

gency liftgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the liftgate.
When someone is inadvertently locked
in the luggage compartment.

The liftgate can be opened by doing as
follows:

1. Input the mechanical key into the

hole.

2. Push the mechanical key to the right

(1).

3. Push up the liftgate.

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• No one should be allowed to occupy

the cargo area of the vehicle at any
time. The cargo area is a very danger

ous location in the event of a crash.

• Use the release lever for emergencies

only. Use with extreme caution, espe

cially while the vehicle is in motion.

CAUTION

Make sure there are no people or objects
around the liftgate before open

ing or

closing the liftgate. Wait until the liftgate
is open fully and stopped before

loading or unloading cargo from the
vehicle.

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Do not grasp the part supporting the lift

gate (gas lifter), as this may cause seri

ous injury.

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Features of your vehicle

Windows

The doors of this vehicle are equipped with power windows that can be operated by a
switch.

1. Driver's door power window switch

2. Front passenger's door power window switch

3. Rear door (left) power window switch

4. Rear door (right) power window switch

5. Window opening and closing

6. Automatic power window up/down*

7. Power window lock switch

*if equipped

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Windows

NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, power windows
may not work properly due to freezing
conditions.

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.

Each door has a power window switch
that controls the door's window. The driver
has a power window lock switch which
can block the operation of rear passenger
windows. The power windows can be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
after the ignition key is removed or set to
the ACC or LOCK position. How

ever, if

the front doors are opened, the power
windows cannot be operated even within
the 10 minutes period.

The driver's door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win

dows in the vehicle.

If the window cannot be closed because
it is blocked by objects, remove the
objects and close the window.

NOTICE

While driving with the rear windows down
or with the sunroof (if equipped) in an
open (or partially open position), your
vehicle may demonstrate a wind buffet

ing or pulsation noise. This noise is a
normal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the following
actions. If the noise occurs with one or
both of the rear windows down, partially
lower both front windows approximately 1
inch (2.5 cm). If you experience the noise
with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening.

CAUTION

Do not install any accessories in the
vehicle that extend into the open win

dow area. Such objects will impact the
proper functioning of the automatic
reversal "jam protection" feature.

Window opening and closing

Type A

To open or close a window, press down
or pull up the front portion of the corre

sponding switch to the first detent posi

tion (5).

Type B - Auto down window (if
equipped)

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Windows

Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi

tion (6) completely lowers the window
even when the switch is released. To
stop the window at the desired position
while the window is in operation, pull up
the switch briefly to the opposite direc

tion of the window movement.

Type C - Auto up/down window
(if equipped)

Pressing or pulling up the power window
switch momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers or raises
the window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up or press down and
release the switch.

If the power window does not operate
normally, the automatic power window
system must be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Close the window and continue pull

ing up the power window switch for at
least 1 second after the window is
completely closed.

Automatic reversal for Type C

If the upward movement of the window
is blocked by an object or part of the
body, the window will detect the resis

tance and will stop upward movement.
The window will then lower approxi

mately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to allow the
object to be cleared.

If the window detects the resistance
while the power window switch is pulled
up continuously, the window will stop
upward movement then lower approxi

mately 1 inch (2.5 cm).

If the power window switch is pulled up
continuously again within 5 seconds after
the window is lowered by the auto

matic

window reversal feature, the auto

matic

window reversal will not operate.

NOTICE

The automatic reverse feature for the
window is only active when the "auto up"
feature is used by fully pulling up the
switch. The automatic reverse feature will
not operate if the window is raised using
the halfway position on the power
window switch.

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Windows

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Always check for obstructions before
raising any window to avoid injuries or
vehicle damage. If an object less than
0.16 of an inch (4 mm) in diameter is
caught between the window glass and
the upper window channel, the auto

matic reverse window may not detect
the resistance and will not stop and
reverse direction.

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The automatic reverse feature doesn't
activate while resetting power window
system. Make sure body parts or other
objects are safely out of the way before
closing the windows to avoid injuries.

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Do not install any accessories in the
vehicle that extend into the open win

dow area. Such objects could prevent
the automatic reverse feature from
functioning.

Power window lock switch

The driver can disable the power win

dow switches on the rear passengers'
doors by pressing the power window lock
switch to the lock position (pressed).

When the power window lock switch is
pressed:
• The driver's master control can oper

ate the front passenger's power win

dow and the rear passengers' power
windows.

• The front passenger's control can

operate the front passenger's power
window.

• The rear passengers' control cannot

operate the rear passengers' power
window.

CAUTION

Opening/closing Window
To prevent possible damage to the
power window system, do not open or
close two windows or more at the same
time. This will also ensure the longevity
of the fuse.

Always double check to make sure all
arms, hands, head and other obstruc

tions are safely out of the way before
closing a window.

If the window cannot be close because it
is blocked by objects, remove the objects
and close the window.

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Power windows
• Do not allow children to play with the

power windows. Keep the power win

dow lock switch (on the driver's door)
in the LOCK (pressed) position.

• Do not extend a face or arms outside

the window opening while the vehicle
is in motion. Doing so could result in
significant bodily injury.

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Hood

The hood serves as a cover for the
engine compartment. Open the hood if
maintenance work needs to be per

formed in the engine compartment or if
you need to look at the compartment.

Opening the hood

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the

hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.

NOTICE

Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift
lever to the P (Park) position.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the

hood slightly, push the secondary
hood release lever (1) up side and lift
the hood (2).

3. Raise the hood. It will completely rise

by itself after it has been raised about
halfway.

Hood open warning

A warning message will appear on the
LCD display when hood is open.

The warning chime will operate when the
vehicle is being driven above 2 mph (3
km/h) with the hood open.

Closing the hood

1. Before closing the hood, check the

following:
• All filler caps in the engine com

partment must be correctly
installed.

• Gloves, rags or any other combusti

ble material must be removed from
the engine compartment.

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