Get Driving your vehicle Guide for Kia Sportage SUV Second Generation (2004-2010)

Ignition switch / 4-2

Starting the engine / 4-4

Manual transaxle / 4-5

Automatic transaxle / 4-6

Four wheel drive (4WD) / 4-12

Brake system / 4-18

Steering wheel / 4-25

Cruise control system / 4-28

Driving your vehicle

Traction control system / 4-33

Electronic stability control / 4-36

Instrument cluster / 4-39

Gauges / 4-40

Warnings and indicators / 4-46

Compass / 4-54

Lighting / 4-57

Wipers and washers / 4-61

Defroster / 4-64

Hazard warning flasher / 4-65

Manual climate control system / 4-66

Automatic climate control system / 4-75

Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-88

Driving your vehicle

IGNITION SWITCH

Ignition switch position

Type A

LOCK

The steering wheel locks to protect

against theft. The ignition key can be

removed only in the LOCK position.

When turning the ignition switch to

the LOCK position, push the key

inward at the ACC position (Type A)

and turn the key toward the LOCK

position.

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ACC (Accessory)

Type B

Illuminated ignition switch

The steering wheel is unlocked and

(if equipped)

electrical accessories are operative.

Whenever a door is opened, the igni-

tion switch will be illuminated for your

convenience, provided the ignition

The warning lights can be checked

switch is not in the ON position. The

before the engine is started. This is

light will go off approximately 10 sec-

the normal running position after the

onds after closing the door or when

engine is started.

the ignition switch is turned on.

Do not leave the ignition switch ON if

the engine is not running to prevent

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battery discharge.

Ignition switch and anti-theft

steering column lock

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START

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WARNING - Ignition key

Turn the ignition key to the START

• Never reach for the ignition

• Never turn the ignition switch

position to start the engine. The

switch, or any other controls

to LOCK or ACC while the

engine will crank until you release

through the steering wheel

vehicle is moving. This would

the key; then it returns to the ON

while the vehicle is in motion.

result in loss of directional

position. The brake warning lamp

The presence of your hand or

control and braking function,

can be checked in this position.

arm in this area could cause a

which could cause an immedi-

loss of vehicle control, an

ate accident.

accident and serious bodily

✽ NOTICE

• Before leaving the driver’s

injury or death.

If difficulty is experienced in turn-

seat, always make sure the

• Do not place any movable

ing the ignition key, turn the steer-

shift lever is engaged in 1 st

objects around the driver’s

ing wheel right and left to release the

gear for manual transaxle or P

seat as they may move while

tension and then turn the key.

(Park) for automatic transaxle,

driving, interfere with the dri-

set the parking brake fully and

ver and lead to an accident.

shut

the

engine

off.

Unexpected and sudden vehi-

cle movement may occur if

Automatic transaxle

these precautions are not

When turning the ignition switch to

taken.

the LOCK position, the shift lever

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must be in the P (Park) position.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

3. Turn the ignition switch to START

✽ NOTICE

CAUTION

and hold it there until the engine

Do not engage the starter for more

Always wear appropriate shoes

starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),

than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls

when operating your vehicle.

then release the key.

or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds

Unsuitable shoes (high heels,

4. In extremely cold weather (below

before re-engaging the starter.

ski boots,etc.) may interfere

-18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle

Excessive or improper use of the

with your ability to use the

has not been operated for several

starter may damage it.

brake and accelerator pedal,

days, let the engine warm up with-

and the clutch (if equipped).

out depressing the accelerator.

The starter will not operate if:

Whether the engine is cold or warm,

• Manual Transaxle - the clutch

it should be started without

pedal is not fully depressed.

1. Make sure the parking brake is

depressing the accelerator.

applied.

• Automatic Transaxle - the shift

lever is NOT in the P (Park) or N

2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the

CAUTION - Stall

(Neutral) position.

clutch pedal fully and shift the

If the engine stalls while you are

transaxle into Neutral. Keep the

in motion, do not attempt to

clutch pedal depressed while turn-

move the shift lever to the P

ing the ignition switch to the start

(Park) position. If traffic and

position. The starter will not oper-

road conditions permit, you may

ate if the clutch pedal is not fully

put the shift lever in the N

depressed.

(Neutral) position while the

Automatic Transaxle - Place the

vehicle is still moving and turn

transaxle shift lever in P (Park).

the ignition switch to the START

Depress the brake pedal fully.

position in an attempt to restart

You can also start the engine

the engine.

when the shift lever is in the N

(Neutral) position.

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

✽ NOTICE

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy

To avoid premature clutch wear and

traffic or while driving up steep hills,

damage, do not drive with your foot

downshift before the engine starts to

resting on the clutch pedal. Also,

labor. Downshifting reduces the

don’t use the clutch to hold the vehi-

chance of stalling and gives better

cle stopped on an upgrade, while

acceleration when you again need to

waiting for a traffic light, etc.

increase your speed. When the vehi-

cle is traveling down steep hills,

WARNING - Manual

downshifting helps maintain safe

transaxle

speed and prolongs brake life.

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

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always set the parking brake

Manual transaxle operation

fully and shut the engine off.

The manual transaxle has five for-

Then make sure the transaxle is

ward gears.

shifted into 1 st gear when the

Press the clutch pedal down fully

vehicle is parked on a level or

while shifting, then release it slowly.

uphill grade, and shifted into R

(Reverse) on a downhill grade.

A special safety feature prevents

Unexpected and sudden vehicle

inadvertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to

movement can occur if these

R (Reverse). The gearshift lever must

precautions are not followed in

be returned to the neutral position

the order identified.

before shifting into R (Reverse).

Make sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before shifting into R

(Reverse).

Never operate the engine with the

tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Lock release button prevents shift lever

movement without first depressing the button.

+ (UP)

- (DOWN)

Automatic mode

Sports mode

Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting.

The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever.

The shift lever can be moved without depressing the lock release button.

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For smooth operation, depress the

✽ NOTICE

brake pedal when shifting from N

• To avoid damage to your

(Neutral) to a forward or reverse

transaxle, do not accelerate the

gear.

engine in R (Reverse) or any for-

ward gear position with the brakes

on.

WARNING - Automatic

• When stopped on an upgrade, do

transaxle

not hold the vehicle stationary

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

Automatic

with engine power. Use the service

always make sure the shift lever

mode

brake or the parking brake.

is in the P (PARK) position; then

• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P

set the parking brake fully and

(Park) into D (Drive), or R

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shut the engine off. Unexpected

(Reverse) when the engine is

Automatic transaxle operation

and sudden vehicle movement

above idle speed.

can occur if these precautions

All normal forward driving is done

are not followed in the order

with the shift lever in the D (Drive)

identified.

position.

To move the shift lever from the P

(Park) position, the brake pedal must

be depressed and the lock release

button must be depressed.

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Transaxle ranges

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WARNING - Automatic

P (park)

• Before leaving the driver’s

transaxle

Always come to a complete stop

seat, always make sure the

• Shifting into P (Park) while the

before shifting into P. This position

shift lever is in the P (PARK)

vehicle is in motion will cause

locks the transaxle and prevents the

position.

Set the parking

the drive wheels to lock which

front wheels from rotating.

brake fully, shut the engine off

will cause you to lose control

and take the key with you.

of the vehicle.

Unexpected and sudden vehi-

• Do not use the P (Park) posi-

cle movement can occur if you

tion in place of the parking

do not follow these precau-

brake. Always make sure the

tions in the order specified.

shift lever is latched in the P

• Never leave a child unattend-

(Park) position so that it can-

ed in a vehicle.

not be moved unless the lock

release button is pushed in,

AND set the parking brake

✽ NOTICE

fully.

The transaxle may be damaged if

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you shift into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion.

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R (reverse)

N (neutral)

D (drive)

Use this position to drive the vehicle

The wheels and transaxle are not

This is the normal forward driving

backward.

locked. The vehicle will roll freely

position. The transaxle will automati-

even on the slightest incline unless

cally shift through a 4-gear

the parking brake or service brakes

sequence, providing the best fuel

✽ NOTICE

are applied.

economy and power.

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into or out of R

For extra power when passing anoth-

(Reverse); you may damage the

er vehicle or climbing grades,

transaxle if you shift into R while

depress the accelerator fully, at

the vehicle is in motion.

which time the transaxle will auto-

matically downshift to the next lower

gear.

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Up (+)

: Push the lever forward

✽ NOTICE

once to shift up one gear.

• Upshifts take place automatically

Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards

in sports mode. However, the dri-

once to shift down one

ver must execute upshifts in accor-

gear.

dance with road conditions, taking

care to keep the engine speed

+ (UP)

below the red zone because

Snow mode

upshifts take place at the higher

Sports mode

When taking off from a standstill on a

engine rpm.

- (DOWN)

slippery road, push the shift lever for-

• In sports mode, only the four for-

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ward into the +(up) position. This

ward gears can be selected. To

Sports mode

causes the transaxle to shift into the

reverse or park the vehicle, move

2nd gear which is better for smooth

the shift lever to the “R” or “P”

Whether the vehicle is stationary or

driving on a slippery road.

position as required.

in motion, sports mode is selected by

• In sports mode, downshifts are

Push the shift lever to the -(down)

pushing the shift lever from the “D”

made automatically when the

side to shift back to the 1st gear.

position into the manual gate. To

vehicle slows down. When the

return to “D” range operation, push

vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati-

the shift lever back into the main

cally selected.

gate.

• In sports mode, when the engine

rpm approaches the red zone shift

In sports mode, moving the shift

points are varied to upshift auto-

lever backwards and forwards will

matically.

allow you to make gearshifts rapidly.

The sports mode allows gearshifts

CAUTION

with

the

accelerator

pedal

In the sport mode, if you push

depressed.

the lever to shift and no shift

occurs, the system is acting to

protect your safety and the vehi-

cle.

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Moving up a steep grade from

Shift lock system

Ignition key interlock system

a standing start

For your safety, the Automatic

The ignition key cannot be removed

To move up a steep grade from a

Transaxle has a shift lock system

unless the shift lever is in the P

standing start, depress the brake

which prevents shifting the transaxle

(Park) position. If the ignition switch

pedal, shift the shift lever to D

out of P (Park) unless the brake

is in any other position, the key can-

(Drive). Select the appropriate gear

pedal is depressed.

not be removed.

depending on load weight and steep-

To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):

ness of the grade, and release the

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

parking brake. Depress the accelera-

2. Start the engine or turn the ignition

tor gradually while releasing the ser-

to the ON position.

vice brakes.

3. Depress the lock release button

When accelerating from a stop on

and move the shift lever.

a steep hill, the vehicle may have a

tendency to roll backwards.

When the ignition switch is in the

Shifting the shift lever into 2

ACC or LOCK position, the transaxle

(Second Gear) while in Sport

cannot be shifted from P (Park).

mode will help prevent the vehicle

If the brake pedal is repeatedly

from rolling backwards.

depressed and released with the

shift lever in the P (Park) position, a

chattering noise near the shift lever

may be heard. This is a normal con-

dition.

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Driving your vehicle

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED)

Engine power can be delivered to all

These factors must be carefully con-

4WD

front and rear wheels for maximum

sidered when driving off-road.

traction. Full-time 4WD is useful

Keeping the vehicle in contact with

Front wheel

when extra traction is required on

the driving surface and under control

road, such as, when driving on slip-

in these conditions is always the dri-

pery, muddy, wet, or snow-covered

ver's responsibility for the safety of

roads. These vehicles are not

him/herself and his or her passen-

designed for challenging off-road

gers.

Rear wheel

use. Occasional off-road use such as

established unpaved roads and trails

WARNING - Off road dri-

is OK. It is always important when

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ving

traveling off-highway that the driver

2WD

carefully reduce speed to a level that

This vehicle is designed primar-

does not exceed the safe operating

Front wheel

ily for on road use although it

speed for those conditions. In gener-

can operate effectively off road.

al, off-road conditions provide less

However it was not designed for

traction and braking effectiveness

driving in challenging off-road

than normal road conditions. The dri-

conditions. Driving in condi-

ver must be especially alert to avoid

tions that exceed the vehicle's

driving on slopes which tilt the vehi-

intended design or the driver's

cle to either side.

experience level may result in

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severe injury or death.

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Driving your vehicle

Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection

Transfer mode

Selection button

Indicator light

Description

• This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades,

off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads etc. to

4WD

maximize traction.

LOCK

• This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speed above

4WD LOCK

30 km/h (19 mph) and is shifted to 4WD AUTO mode at

speed above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the vehicle decelerates to

(Indicator light is

speeds below 30 km/h (19 mph), however, the transfer mode

illuminated)

is shifted into 4WD LOCK mode again.

• When driving in AUTO mode, the vehicle operates similar to

the conventional 2WD vehicles under normal operating con-

4 W D

ditions. However, if the system determines that there is a

4WD AUTO

need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power is dis-

L OC K

tributed to all four wheels automatically without driver inter-

(4WD LOCK is

vention.

deactivated)

• When driving on normal roads and pavement, the vehicle

(Indicator light is

moves similar to the conventional 2WD vehicles.

not illuminated)

✽ NOTICE

• When driving on normal roads, deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode by pushing the 4WD LOCK button(the indica-

tor light goes off). Driving on normal roads with 4WD LOCK mode(especially, when cornering) may cause

mechanical noise or vibration. The noise and vibration will disappear when the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated.

Some parts of the power train may be damaged by prolonged driving with the noise and vibration.

• When the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power delivered entirely to the front

wheels. This shock is not a mechanical failure.

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Driving your vehicle

For safe four-wheel drive oper-

ation

WARNING - Four-wheel

driving

The conditions on-road or off-

road that demand four-wheel

drive mean all functions of your

vehicle are exposed to more

extreme stress than under nor-

mal road conditions. Slow down

HILL1

HILL2

and be ready for changes in the

• When you are driving up or down

composition and traction of the

hills drive as close to straight up

WARNING - Hills

surface under your tires. If you

and down the hill as possible. Use

have any doubt about the safety

Driving across the contour of

extreme caution in going up or

of the conditions you are facing,

steep hills can be extremely

down steep hills, since you may flip

stop and consider the best way

dangerous. This danger can

your vehicle over depending on the

to proceed. Do not exceed the

come from slight changes in the

grade, terrain and water/mud con-

ability of yourself or your vehi-

wheel angle which can destabi-

ditions.

cle to operate safely.

lize the vehicle or, even if the

vehicle is maintaining stability

under power, it can lose that

• Do not try to drive in deep standing

stability if the vehicle stops its

water or mud since such conditions

forward motion. Your vehicle

can stall your engine and clog your

may roll over without warning

exhaust pipes. Do not drive down

and without time for you to cor-

steep hills since it requires extreme

rect a mistake that could cause

skill to maintain control of the vehi-

serious injury or death.

cle.

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• You must consciously take the

• Always hold the steering wheel

firmly when you are driving off-

effort to learn how to corner in a

road.

4WD vehicle. Do not rely on your

experience in conventional 2WD

• Make sure all passengers are

vehicles in choosing safe cornering

wearing seat belts.

speed in 4WD mode. For starters,

you must drive more slowly in

4WD.

WARNING - 4WD

Reduce speed when you turn

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corners. The center of gravity of

4WD vehicles is higher than that

of conventional 2WD vehicles,

WARNING - Steering

making them more likely to roll

wheel

over when you turn corners too

Do not grab inside of the steer-

fast.

ing wheel when you are driving

off-road. Your arm may be hurt

• Drive carefully off-road because

by a sudden steering maneuver

your vehicle may be damaged by

or from steering wheel rebound

rocks or roots of trees. Become

due to impact with objects on

familiar with the off-road conditions

the ground. You could lose con-

where you are going to drive

trol of the steering wheel.

before you begin driving.

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✽ NOTICE

WARNING - Wind danger

WARNING - Driving

• Do not drive in water if the level is

through water

If you are driving in heavy wind,

higher than the bottom of the vehi-

the vehicle's higher center of

Drive slowly. If you are driving

cle.

gravity decreases your steering

too fast in water, the water spray

• Check your brake condition once

control capacity and requires

can get into the engine com-

you are out of mud or water. Press

you to drive more slowly.

partment and wet the ignition

the brake pedal several times as

system, causing your vehicle to

you move slowly until you feel nor-

suddenly stall. If this happens

mal braking forces return.

• If you need to drive in water, stop

and your vehicle is in a tilted

• Shorten your scheduled mainte-

your vehicle, set your transfer to

position, your vehicle may roll

nance interval if you drive in off-

“4WD LOCK” and drive at less than

over.

road conditions such as sand,

8 km/h (5 mph).

mud or water (see “Maintenance

Schedule” in the Index). Always

wash you car thoroughly after off

road use, especially cleaning the

under side of the vehicle.

• Since the driving torque is always

applied to the 4 wheels the perfor-

mance of the 4WD vehicle is great-

ly affected by the condition of the

tires. Be sure to equip the vehicle

with four tires of the same size and

type.

• A full time four wheel drive vehi-

cle cannot be towed by an ordi-

nary tow truck. Make sure that

the vehicle is placed on a flat bed

truck for moving.

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WARNING

WARNING - Jacked vehi-

WARNING - 4WD driving

cle

Your vehicle is equipped with

• Avoid high cornering speed.

tires designed to provide for

While the full-time 4WD vehicle

• Do not make quick steering

safe ride and handling capabili-

is being raised on a jack, never

wheel movements, such as

ty. Do not use a size and type of

start the engine or cause the

sharp lane changes or fast,

tire and wheel that is different

tires to rotate.

sharp turns.

from the one that is originally

There is the danger that rotating

• The risk of rollover is greatly

installed on your vehicle. It can

tires touching the ground could

increased if you lose control

affect the safety and perfor-

cause the vehicle to go off the

of your vehicle at high speed.

mance of your vehicle, which

jack and to jump forward.

• In a collision, an unbelted per-

could lead to handling failure or

son is significantly more likely

rollover and serious injury.

to die compared to a person

When replacing the tires, be

CAUTION - Mud or snow

wearing a seat belt.

sure to equip all four tires with

If one of the front or rear wheels

the tire and wheel of the same

• Loss of control often occurs if

begins to spin in mud, snow,

size, type, tread, brand and

two or more wheels drop off

etc. the vehicle can sometimes

load-carrying capacity. If you

the roadway and the driver

be driven out by depressing the

nevertheless decide to equip

over steers to re-enter the

accelerator pedal further; how-

your vehicle with any tire/wheel

roadway. In the event your

ever avoid running the engine

combination not recommended

vehicle leaves the roadway, do

continuously at high rpm

by Kia for off road driving, you

not steer sharply. Instead,

because doing so could dam-

should not use these tires for

slow down before pulling back

age the 4WD system.

highway driving.

into the travel lanes.

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Driving your vehicle

BRAKE SYSTEM

Power brakes

In the event of brake failure

WARNING - Brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted

If service brakes fail to operate while

• Do not drive with your foot

brakes that adjust automatically

the vehicle is in motion, you can

resting on the brake pedal.

through normal usage.

make an emergency stop with the

This will create abnormal high

parking brake. The stopping dis-

In the event that the power-assisted

brake temperatures, exces-

tance, however, will be much greater

brakes lose power because of a

sive brake lining and pad

than normal.

stalled engine or some other reason,

wear, and increased stopping

you can still stop your vehicle by

distances.

applying greater force to the brake

WARNING - Parking brake

• When descending a long or

pedal than you normally would. The

Operating the parking brake

steep hill, shift to a lower gear

stopping distance, however, will be

while the vehicle is moving at

and avoid continuous applica-

somewhat longer.

normal speeds can cause a sud-

tion of the brakes. Continuous

When the engine is not running, the

den loss of control of the vehi-

brake application will cause

reserve brake power is partially

cle. If you must use the parking

the brakes to overheat and

depleted each time the brake pedal

brake to stop the vehicle, use

could result in a temporary

is applied. Do not pump the brake

great caution in applying the

loss of braking performance.

pedal when the power assist has

brake.

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been interrupted.

Pump the brake pedal only when

necessary to maintain steering con-

trol on slippery surfaces.

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Disc brakes wear indicator

✽ NOTICE

(Continued)

To avoid costly brake repairs, do not

Your vehicle has disc brakes.

• Wet brakes may result in the

continue to drive with worn brake

vehicle not slowing down at

When your brake pads are worn and

pads.

the usual rate and pulling to

it's time for new pads, you will hear a

one side when the brakes are

high-pitched warning sound from

applied. After going through

your front brakes or rear brakes (if

WARNING - Brake wear

water, apply the brakes lightly

equipped). You may hear this sound

This brake wear warning sound

to regain smooth braking per-

come and go or it may occur when-

means your vehicle needs ser-

formance.

ever you depress the brake pedal.

vice. If you ignore this audible

Please remember that some dri-

warning, you will eventually lose

ving conditions or climates may

braking performance, which

cause a brake squeal when you

could lead to a serious accident.

first apply (or lightly apply) the

brakes. This is normal and does

not indicate a problem with your

CAUTION

brakes.

Always replace brake pads as

complete front or rear axle sets

to ensure smooth brake perfor-

mance.

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WARNING - Parking brake

• To prevent unintentional

movement when stopped, do

not use just the gear shift

lever to hold the vehicle in

position. Set the parking

brake AND make sure the

gearshift lever is securely

positioned in 1st (First) gear

or R (Reverse) for manual

transaxle equipped vehicles

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and in P (Park) for automatic

Parking brake

To release the parking brake, pull the

transaxle equipped vehicles.

handle up slightly and push the

To apply the parking brake, pull the

• Never allow a person who is

release button, then lower the handle

parking brake handle fully and firmly

unfamiliar with the vehicle or

to the released position while holding

upward while applying the service

children to touch the parking

the button in.

brake.

brake. If the parking brake is

released unintentionally, seri-

CAUTION

ous injury may occur.

Driving with the parking brake

applied will cause excessive

brake pad and brake rotor wear.

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Driving your vehicle

If the brake warning light remains on

Parking on curbed streets

after the parking brake is released,

• When parking your vehicle on an

there may be a malfunction in the

uphill grade, park as close to the

brake system. Immediate attention is

curb as possible and turn the front

necessary.

wheels away from the curb so that

If at all possible, cease driving the

the front wheels will contact the

vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-

curb if the vehicle moves back-

sible, use extreme caution while

ward.

operating the vehicle and only con-

• When parking your vehicle on a

tinue to drive the vehicle until you

downhill grade, park as close to the

can reach a safe location or repair

curb as possible and turn the front

shop.

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wheels toward the curb so that the

Check the brake warning light by

front wheels will contact the curb if

turning the ignition switch ON (do not

the vehicle moves forward.

start the engine). This light will be

illuminated when the parking brake is

applied with the ignition switch in the

START or ON position.

Before driving, be sure the parking

brake is fully released and the brake

warning light is off.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

The ABS system continuously sens-

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(if equipped)

es the speed of the wheels. If the

• Driving too fast on poor road

wheels are going to lock, the ABS

surfaces.

The ABS is

system repeatedly modulates the

WARNING - ABS Brakes

designed to improve maxi-

hydraulic brake pressure to the

Your ABS is not a substitute for

mum braking effectiveness on

wheels.

good driving judgement. You

typical highways and roads in

When you apply your brakes under

can still have an accident. In

good condition. On poor road

conditions which may lock the

fact, your ABS system will not

surfaces, the ABS may actual-

wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’

be able to prevent an accident.

ly reduce braking effective-

sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-

You must especially avoid:

ness.

responding sensation in the brake

• Dangerous driving, such as

pedal. This is normal and it means

neglecting safety precautions,

your ABS system is active.

speeding, or driving too close

In order to obtain the maximum ben-

to the vehicle in front of you.

efit from your ABS system in an

• Driving at high speed in situa-

emergency situation, do not attempt

tions providing considerably

to modulate your brake pressure and

less traction, such as wet con-

do not try to pump your brakes.

ditions where hydroplaning

Press your brake pedal as hard as

could occur.

possible or as hard as the situation

(Continued)

warrants and allow the ABS system

to control the force being delivered to

the brakes.

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Driving your vehicle

• Even with the anti-lock brake sys-

✽ NOTICE

tem, your vehicle still requires suf-

• When you drive on a road having

ficient stopping distance. Always

poor traction, such as an icy road,

maintain a safe distance from the

and operate your brakes continu-

vehicle in front of you.

ously, the ABS will be active con-

• Always slow down when cornering.

tinuously and the ABS warning

The anti-lock brake system cannot

light may illuminate. Pull your car

prevent accidents resulting from

over to a safe place and stop the

excessive speeds.

engine.

• Restart the engine. If the ABS

• On loose or uneven road surfaces,

warning light is off, then your ABS

operation of the anti-lock brake

system is normal. Otherwise, you

system may result in a longer stop-

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may have a problem with the ABS.

ping distance than for vehicles

✽ NOTICE

Contact an authorized Kia dealer

equipped with a conventional

• If the ABS warning light is on and

as soon as possible.

brake system.

stays on, you may have a problem

with the ABS system. In this case,

however, your regular brakes will

work normally.

• The ABS warning light will stay on

for approximately 3 seconds after

the ignition switch is ON. During

that time, the ABS will go through

self-diagnosis and the light will go

off if everything is normal. If the

light stays on, you may have a

problem with your ABS system.

Contact an authorized Kia dealer

as soon as possible.

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✽ NOTICE

When you jump start your vehicle

because of a drained battery, the

engine may not run as smoothly and

the ABS warning light may turn on

at the same time. This happens

because of the low battery voltage. It

does not mean your ABS is malfunc-

tioning.

• Do not pump your brakes!

• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

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STEERING WHEEL

Power steering

✽ NOTICE

• Never hold the steering wheel

If the vehicle is parked for extended

Power Steering uses energy from the

against a stop (extreme right or

periods outside in cold weather

engine to assist you in steering the

left turn) for more than 5 seconds

(below -10°C/14°F), the power steer-

vehicle. If the engine is off or if the

with the engine running. Holding

ing may require increased effort

power steering system becomes

the steering wheel for more than 5

when the engine is first started. This

inoperative, the vehicle may still be

seconds in either position may

is caused by increased fluid viscosity

steered, but it will require increased

cause damage to the power steer-

due to the cold weather and does not

steering effort.

ing pump.

indicate a malfunction.

Should you notice any change in the

• If the power steering drive belt

When this happens, increase the

effort required to steer during normal

breaks or if the power steering

engine RPM by depressing accelera-

vehicle operation, have the power

pump malfunctions, the steering

tor until the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm

steering checked by an Authorized

effort will greatly increase.

then release or let the engine idle for

Kia Dealer.

two or three minutes to warm up the

fluid.

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Driving your vehicle

Tilt steering (if equipped)

WARNING - Steering

A tilt steering wheel allows you to

wheel

adjust the steering wheel before you

• Never adjust the angle of

can also raise it to the

steering wheel while driving.

highest level to give your legs more

You may lose your steering

room when you exit and enter the

control and cause severe per-

vehicle.

sonal injury or accidents.

• After adjusting, push the

The steering wheel should be posi-

steering wheel both up and

tioned so that it is comfortable for

down to be certain it is locked

you to drive, while permitting you to

in position.

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see the instrument panel warning

To change the steering wheel angle,

lights and gauges.

pull down ( ➀ ) the lock release lever,

adjust the steering wheel to the

desired angle ( ➁ ), then pull up the

lock-release lever to lock the steering

wheel in place.

Be sure to adjust the steering wheel

to the desired position before driving.

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Driving your vehicle

CAUTION - Horn

• To sound the horn, press the

area indicated by the horn

symbol on your steering

wheel (see illustration). The

horn will operate only when

this area is pressed.

• Do not strike the horn severely

to operate it, or hit it with your

fist. Do not press on the horn

with a sharp-pointed object.

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Horn

To sound the horn, press the horn

symbol on your steering wheel.

Check the horn regularly to be sure it

operates properly.

4 27

Driving your vehicle

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The cruise control system allows you

2. Accelerate to the desired speed,

to program the vehicle to maintain a

which must be more than 40 km/h

constant speed without resting your

(24 mph) and less than 160 km/h

foot on the accelerator pedal.

(96 mph).

With cruise control, you can set and

automatically maintain any speed of

WARNING

between 40 km/h (24 mph) and

If the cruise control is left on,

160 km/h (96 mph).

(CRUISE indicator light in the

instrument cluster illuminated)

WARNING - Cruise

the cruise control can be

switched on accidentally. Keep

control

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the cruise control system off

Do not use the cruise control

To set cruise control speed:

(CRUISE indicator light OFF)

feature under the following con-

when cruise control is not in

1. Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button

ditions:

use.

on the steering wheel, to turn the

• Heavy or unsteady traffic

system on. The CRUISE indicator

• Slippery or winding roads

light in the instrument cluster will

• Situations that involve varying

illuminate.

speeds

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Driving your vehicle

The SET function cannot be activated

until approximately 2 seconds after the

CRUISE ON-OFF button has been

engaged.

On a steep grade, the vehicle may

momentarily slow down while going

downhill.

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3. Push down the SET/COAST switch,

To cancel cruise control, do

and release it at the speed you

one of the following:

want. The “SET” indicator light in the

• Press the brake pedal.

instrument cluster will illuminate.

• Press the clutch pedal with a manu-

Release the accelerator at the

al transaxle or shift into N (Neutral)

same time. The desired speed will

with an automatic transaxle.

automatically be maintained.

• Pull the CANCEL switch.

Each of these actions will cancel

cruise control operation (the “SET”

indicator light in the instrument clus-

ter will go OFF), but it will not turn the

system off. If you wish to resume

cruise control operation, push up the

RES/ACC switch located on your

steering wheel. You will return to your

previously preset speed.

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Driving your vehicle

To turn cruise control off, do

• Push up the RES/ACC switch and

one of the following:

release it immediately. The cruising

speed will increase 1.6 km/h (1

• Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button

mph) by one touch and will be mem-

(the CRUISE indicator light in the

orized to the reset speed.

instrument cluster will go OFF).

• Turn the ignition off.

Both of these actions cancel cruise

control operation. If you want to

resume cruise control operation,

repeat the steps provided in “To Set

Cruise Control Speed” on the previ-

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ous page.

To increase cruise control set

speed:

Follow either of these procedures:

• Push up the RES/ACC switch and

hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.

Release the switch at the speed you

want.

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Driving your vehicle

To temporarily accelerate with

• Push down the SET/COAST switch

the cruise control on

and release it immediately. The

cruising speed will decrease 1.6

If you want to speed up temporarily

km/h (1 mph) by one touch and will

when the cruise control is on,

be memorized to the reset speed.

depress the accelerator pedal.

Increased speed will not interfere

with cruise control operation or

change the set speed.

To return to the set speed, take your

foot off the accelerator.

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To decrease the cruising

speed:

Follow either of these procedures:

• Push down the SET/COAST switch

and hold it. Your vehicle will gradu-

ally slow down. Release the switch

at the speed you want to maintain.

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Driving your vehicle

It will not resume, however, if the

vehicle speed has dropped below 40

km/h (24 mph).

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To resume cruising speed at

more than 40 km/h (24 mph):

If any method other than the

CRUISE ON-OFF switch was used

to cancel cruising speed and the sys-

tem is still activated, the most recent

set speed will automatically resume

when the RES/ACC switch is pushed

up.

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Driving your vehicle

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

TCS operation

TCS ON condition

When operating

• When the ignition is turned

When the TCS is in opera-

ON, TCS and TCS OFF

TCS tion, TCS indicator light

indicator light illuminate for

blinks.

approximately 3 seconds,

• When the traction control

then TCS is turned on.

system is operating prop-

• Press the TCS OFF button

erly, you can feel a slight

to turn TCS off. (TCS OFF

pulsation in the vehicle.

indicator will illuminate). To

This is only the effect of

turn the TCS on, press the

brake control and indi-

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TCS OFF button (TCS OFF

cates nothing unusual.

The Traction Control System (TCS)

indicator light will go off).

• When moving out of mud

helps the vehicle accelerate on slip-

• When starting the engine,

or driving on a slippery

pery road surfaces by preventing the

you may hear a slight tick-

road, pressing the accel-

drive wheels from spinning exces-

ing sound. This is the TCS

erator pedal may not

sively. It also provides improved dri-

performing an automatic

cause the engine rpm

ving force and steering.

system self-check and does

(revolutions per minute) to

not indicate a problem.

increase.

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Driving your vehicle

TCS operation off

■ TCS indicator light (blinks)

WARNING

TCS OFF state

The Traction Control System is

TCS • To

cancel TCS operation,

TCS

only a driving aid; use precau-

press the TCS OFF button

tions for safe driving by slowing

OFF (TCS OFF indicator light

down on curved, snowy, or icy

illuminates).

■ TCS OFF indicator light (comes on)

roads. Don't attempt to acceler-

• If the ignition switch is

ate excessively just because the

TCS

turned to LOCK position

TCS indicator light is blinking.

when TCS is off, TCS

OFF

remains off. Upon restart-

ing the engine, the TCS will

Indicator light

automatically turn on

When ignition switch is turned to ON,

again.

the indicator light illuminates, then

goes off if TCS system is operating

normally.

The TCS indicator light blinks when-

ever TCS is operating.

TCS OFF indicator light comes on

when either the TCS is turned off

with the button, or TCS malfunctions

when turned on.

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Driving your vehicle

TCS OFF usage

✽ NOTICE

WARNING

• When measuring the vehicle speed

When driving

Never press the TCS OFF button

with a chassis dynamometer, make

• It’s a good idea to keep the TCS

while TCS is operating.

sure the TCS is turned off (TCS

turned on for daily driving whenev-

OFF light illuminated). If the TCS

If the TCS is turned off while

er possible.

is left on, it may prevent the vehi-

TCS is operating, the vehicle

• To turn TCS off while driving, press

cle speed from increasing, and

may slip out of control.

the TCS OFF button while driving

cause a false diagnosis of a faulty

To turn TCS off while driving,

on a flat road surface.

speedometer.

press the TCS OFF button while

Never press TCS OFF button while

• Turning the TCS off does not

driving on a flat road surface.

TCS is operating (TCS indicator light

affect ABS or brake system opera-

blinks).

tion.

If TCS is turned off while TCS is

operating, the vehicle may slip out of

control.

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Driving your vehicle

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

If an unstable condition occurs - a

When operating

Type A

sudden evasive movement for

When the ESC is in opera-

example - ESC intervenes within

ESC tion, ESC indicator light

fractions of a second via the engine

blinks.

computer and brake system and

• When the Electronic

attempts to stabilize the vehicle.

Stability Control is operat-

ESP ing

properly, you can feel a

ESC operation

slight pulsation in the vehi-

ESC ON condition

cle. This is only the effect

of brake control and indi-

• When the ignition is turned

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cates nothing unusual.

ON, ESC and ESC OFF

Type B

indicator lights illuminate for

• When moving out of the

approximately 3 seconds,

mud or slippery road,

then ESC is turned on.

pressing the accelerator

pedal may not cause the

• Press the ESC OFF button

engine rpm (revolutions

for at least half a second

per minute) to increase.

after turning the ignition ON

to turn ESC off. (ESC OFF

indicator will illuminate). To

turn the ESC on, press the

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ESC OFF button (ESC

The Electronic Stability Control

OFF indicator light will go

(ESC) monitors information from

off).

various vehicle sensors and then

• When starting the engine,

compares the driver's commands

you may hear a slight ticking

with the actual behavior of the

sound. This is the ESC per-

vehicle.

forming an automatic sys-

tem self-check and does not

indicate a problem.

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Driving your vehicle

ESC operation off

■ ESC indicator light (blinks)

WARNING - ESC

ESC OFF state

ESC

The Electronic Stability Control

ESC or

ESP

• To cancel ESC operation,

OFF

system is only a driving aid; use

press the ESC OFF button

precautions for safe driving by

(ESC OFF indicator light

slowing down on curved, snowy,

illuminates).

■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)

or icy roads. Don’t attempt to

ESP

• If the ignition switch is

accelerate excessively just

OFF

ESC or ESP

turned to LOCK position

because the ESC indicator light

OFF

when ESC is off, ESC

is blinking.

remains off. Upon restart-

ing the engine, the ESC

Indicator light

will automatically turn on

When ignition switch is turned to ON,

again.

the indicator light illuminates, then

goes off if ESC system is operating

normally.

The ESC indicator light blinks when-

ever ESC is operating.

ESC OFF indicator light comes on

when either the ESC is turned off

with the button, or ESC malfunctions

when turned on.

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Driving your vehicle

ESC OFF usage

✽ NOTICE

WARNING - ESC

• When measuring the vehicle speed

When driving

Never press the ESC OFF but-

with a chassis dynamo-meter,

• It’s a good idea to keep the ESC

ton while ESC is operating.

make sure the ESC is turned off

turned on for daily driving whenev-

(ESC OFF light illuminated). If

If the ESC is turned off while

er possible.

the ESC is left on, it may prevent

ESC is operating, the vehicle

• To turn ESC off while driving, press

the vehicle speed from increasing,

may slip out of control.

the ESC OFF button while driving

and cause a false diagnosis of a

To turn ESC off while driving,

on a flat road surface.

faulty speedometer.

press the ESC OFF button while

Never press ESC OFF button while

• Turning the ESC off does not

driving on a flat road surface.

ESC is operating (ESC indicator light

affect ABS or brake system opera-

blinks).

tion.

If ESC is turned off while ESC is

operating, the vehicle may slip out of

control.

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Driving your vehicle

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer

2. Turn signal indicators

3. Speedometer

4. Engine temperature gauge

5. Warning and indicator lights

6. Shift position indicator

(Automatic transaxle only)

7. Odometer

8. Tripmeter/Trip computer (if equipped)

9. Fuel gauge

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Driving your vehicle

GAUGES

Use the tachometer to select the cor-

rect shift points and to prevent lug-

ging and/or over-revving the engine.

The tachometer pointer may move

slightly when the ignition switch is in

ACC or ON position with the engine

OFF. This movement is normal and

will not affect the accuracy of the

tachometer once the engine is run-

ning.

✽ NOTICE

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Speedometer

Tachometer

Do not operate the engine within the

tachometer's RED ZONE.

The speedometer indicates the for-

The tachometer indicates the

This may cause severe engine dam-

ward speed of the vehicle.

approximate number of engine revo-

age.

lutions per minute (rpm).

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Driving your vehicle

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1KMA2101

Engine temperature gauge

Fuel gauge

Odometer

This gauge shows the temperature

The fuel gauge indicates the approx-

The odometer indicates the total dis-

of the engine coolant when the igni-

imate amount of fuel remaining in the

tance the vehicle has been driven.

tion switch is ON.

fuel tank.

WARNING - Fuel gauge

Do not continue driving with an over-

Fuel tank capacity :

heated engine. If your vehicle over-

- 58 liters (15.3 gallons)

Running out of fuel can expose

heats, refer to “Overheating” in the

for 2.0L engine

vehicle occupants to danger,

Index.

both in vehicle operation and by

- 65 liters (17.1 gallons)

stopping in high neighbor-

for 2.7L engine

hoods.

✽ NOTICE

The fuel gauge is supplemented by a

You must stop and obtain addi-

low fuel warning light, which will illu-

If the gauge pointer moves beyond

tional fuel as soon as possible

minate when the fuel level has

the normal range area toward the

after the warning light comes on

dropped to about 9~10 liters (2.4~2.6

“H” position, it indicates overheat-

or when the gauge indicator

gallons).

ing that may damage the engine.

comes close to the E level.

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Driving your vehicle

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Tripmeter (trip odometer)

TRIP A: Tripmeter A

Trip computer (if equipped)

TRIP B: Tripmeter B

You can choose the tripmeter A and

The trip computer is a microcomput-

tripmeter B by pressing the tripmeter

er-controlled driver information sys-

The tripmeter indicates the distance

mode button.

tem that displays information related

of individual trips selected by the dri-

to driving, including distance traveled

ver. Tripmeter A and B can be reset

("tripmeter"), driving time, average

to 0 by pressing the reset button for

fuel consumption and distance to

1 second or more, and then releas-

empty on the LCD. All stored driving

ing.

information is reset if the battery is

disconnected.

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Driving your vehicle

Mode

Push TRIP button to select tripmeter,

driving time, average fuel consump-

tion and distance to empty functions.

Each push of the button changes the

display as follows;

Tripmeter

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Tripmeter

Driving time

(“TRIP” shown on display)

(“E/T” shown on display)

Driving time

This mode indicates the total dis-

This mode indicates the total time

tance traveled since the last tripme-

traveled since the last driving time

ter reset.

reset.

Average Fuel Consumption

The meter's working range is from

Even if the vehicle is not in motion,

0.0 to 999.9 km (0.0 to 999.9 miles).

the driving time keeps going while

the engine is running.

Pressing the TRIP button for more

Distance to Empty

than 1 second, when the tripmeter is

Pressing the TRIP button for more

being displayed, clears the tripmeter

than 1 second, when the driving time

to zero.

is being displayed, clears the driving

time to zero.

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Driving your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

• If the vehicle is not on level ground

or the battery power has been

interrupted, the “Distance to

empty” function may not operate

correctly.

The trip computer may not regis-

ter additional fuel if less than 6

liters (1.6 gallons) of fuel are

added to the vehicle.

• The fuel consumption and dis-

tance to empty values may vary

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1KMC2108

significantly based on driving con-

Average fuel consumption

Distance to empty (“RANGE”

ditions, driving habits, and condi-

(“AVG.” shown on display)

shown on display)

tion of the vehicle.

This mode calculates the average

This mode indicates the estimated

• The distance to empty value is an

fuel consumption from the total fuel

distance to empty based on the cur-

estimate of the available driving

used and the distance since the last

rent fuel in the fuel tank and the

distance. This value may differ

average consumption reset. The total

amount of fuel delivered to the

from the actual driving distance

fuel used is calculated from the fuel

engine. When the remaining distance

available.

consumption input. For an accurate

is below 50 km (30 miles), a blinking

calculation, drive more than 500 m

“----” symbol will be displayed.

(0.3 miles).

The meter's working range is from

0.0 to 99.9 l/100 km (0.0 to 99.9

miles per gallon).

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Driving your vehicle

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Instrument panel illumination

(if equipped)

When the vehicle’s parking lights or

headlights are on, rotate the illumina-

tion control knob to adjust the instru-

ment panel illumination intensity.

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Driving your vehicle

WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

Warning lights / audible indi-

Anti-lock brake sys-

In this case, your ABS system and

cators

tem (ABS) warning

regular brake system may not work

normally. Have the vehicle checked

light (if equipped)

Checking operation

by an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon

This light illuminates if the key is

All warning lights are checked by

as possible.

turned to ON and goes off in approx-

turning the ignition switch ON (do not

imately 3 seconds if the system is

start the engine). Any light that does

WARNING - Brake indica-

operating normally.

not illuminate should be checked by

tors

an Authorized Kia Dealer.

If the light stays on, you may have a

problem with your ABS system.

If the both ABS and Brake warn-

After starting the engine, check to

Contact an authorized Kia dealer as

ing lights are ON and stay ON,

make sure that all warning lights are

soon as possible.

your vehicle’s brake system will

off. If any are still on, this indicates a

not work normally. You may

situation that needs attention. When

experience an unexpected and

releasing the parking brake, the

Electronic brake force

dangerous situation during sud-

brake system warning light should go

distribution (EBD)

den braking. In this case, avoid

off. The fuel warning light will stay on

system warning light

high speed driving and abrupt

if the fuel level is low.

(if equipped)

braking. Have your vehicle

checked by Authorized Kia

If two warning lights illumi-

Dealer as soon as possible.

nate at the same time

while driving, your vehicle

has a problem with ABS

and EBD system.

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Driving your vehicle

Engine oil pressure

Charging system

Safety belt warning

warning

If the driver's safety belt is not fas-

This warning light indicates the

This warning light indicates a mal-

tened when the key is turned ON or

engine oil pressure is low.

function of either the generator or

if it is unfastened after the key is

electrical charging system.

If the warning light illuminates while

turned ON, the safety belt warning

driving:

If the warning light comes on while

light blinks until the belt fastened.

the vehicle is in motion:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road

and stop.

1. Drive to the nearest safe location.

2. With the engine off, check the

2. With the engine off, check the gen-

engine oil level. If the level is low,

erator drive belt for looseness or

add oil as required.

breakage.

If the warning light remains on after

3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a

adding oil or if oil is not available, call

problem exists somewhere in the

an Authorized Kia Dealer.

electrical charging system. Have

an Authorized Kia Dealer correct

the problem as soon as possible.

✽ NOTICE

If the engine is not stopped immedi-

ately, severe damage could result.

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Driving your vehicle

Shift pattern indicators

Parking brake & brake

2. With the engine stopped, check

(if equipped)

fluid warning

the brake fluid level immediately

and add fluid as required. Then

Parking brake warning

check all brake components for

The individual indicators illuminate to

This light is illuminated when the

fluid leaks.

show the automatic transaxle shift

parking brake is applied with the igni-

3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks

lever selection.

tion switch in the START or ON posi-

are found, the warning light

tion. The warning light should go off

remains on or the brakes do not

Immobilizer indicator

when the parking brake is released.

operate properly. Have it towed to

(if equipped)

any Authorized Kia Dealer for a

brake system inspection and nec-

Low brake fluid level warning

This light illuminates when the immo-

essary repairs.

If the warning light remains on, it may

bilizer key is inserted and turned to

To check bulb operation, check

indicate that the brake fluid level in

the ON position to start the engine.

whether the parking brake and brake

the reservoir is low.

At this time, you can start the engine.

fluid warning light illuminates when

If the warning light remains on:

The light goes out after the engine is

the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

running. In case this light goes out

tion.

location and stop your vehicle.

before you start the engine, you must

turn to the LOCK position and restart

WARNING

the engine.

Driving the vehicle with a warn-

If this light blinks when the ignition

ing light on is dangerous. If the

switch is in the ON position before

brake warning light remains on,

starting the engine, have the system

have the brakes checked and

checked by an authorized Kia

repaired immediately by an

Dealer.

Authorized Kia Dealer.

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Driving your vehicle

Rear hatch open

Headlight high beam

Malfunction indicator

warning (if equipped)

indicator

lamp (MIL) (check

engine light)

This indicator light is part of the

This warning light comes on when

This indicator illuminates when the

Engine Control System which moni-

the rear hatch/window is not closed

headlights are on and in the high

tors various emission control system

securely.

beam position or when the turn sig-

components. If this light illuminates

nal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-

while driving, it indicates that a

Pass position.

Low fuel level

potential problem has been detected

warning

somewhere in the emission control

Front fog light indica-

system.

tor (if equipped)

Generally, your vehicle will continue

This warning light indicates the fuel

to be drivable, but have the system

tank is nearly empty. The warning

checked by an authorized Kia Dealer

light will come on when the fuel level

This light comes on when the front

promptly.

has dropped to about 9~10 liters

fog lights are ON.

(2.4~2.6 gallons). Refuel as soon as

possible.

✽ NOTICE

A loose fuel filler cap may cause the

Door ajar warning

On Board Diagnostic System

Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) in

the instrument panel to illuminate

unnecessarily. Always make sure

This warning light illuminates when a

that the fuel filler cap is tight.

door is not closed securely with the

ignition in any position.

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Air bag warning

Auto cruise indicator

AIR

CAUTION - Check engine

(if equipped)

light

BAG

CRUISE indicator

• Prolonged driving with the

CRUISE

This warning light will illuminate for

Emission Control System

approximately 6 seconds each time

Malfunction Indicator Light

you turn the ignition switch to the ON

(

) illuminated may cause

The indicator light illuminates when

position.

damage to the emission con-

the cruise control system is enabled.

trol systems which could

If this indicator does not go out, or if

effect drivability and/or fuel

it illuminates while the vehicle is

economy.

SET indicator

being driven, see an authorized Kia

Dealer for immediate service.

SET

• If the Emission Control System

(if equipped)

Malfunction Indicator Light

(

) begins to flash ON and

The indicator light illuminates when

OFF, potential catalytic con-

the

cruise

function

switch

verter damage is possible

(SET/COAST or RES/ACC) is ON.

which could result in loss of

engine power. Have the Engine

Control System inspected as

soon as possible by an autho-

rized Kia Dealer.

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TCS indicator

TCS OFF indicator

ESC indicator

TCS

ESC

(Traction Control

(if equipped)

(Electronic Stability

OFF

System) (if equipped)

Contror) (if equipped)

The TCS indicator will illuminate

The TCS OFF indicator will illuminate

when the ignition switch is turned

ESP

ON, but should go off after approxi-

mately 3 seconds. When the TCS is

mately 3 seconds. To switch to TCS

The ESC indicator will illuminate

on, it monitors the driving conditions

OFF mode, press the TCS OFF but-

when the ignition switch is turned

and under normal driving conditions,

ton. The TCS OFF indicator will illu-

ON, but should go off after approxi-

the TCS light will remain off. When a

minate indicating the TCS is deacti-

mately 3 seconds. When the ESC is

slippery or low traction condition is

vated. If this indicator stays on in the

on, it monitors the driving conditions

encountered, the TCS will operate,

TCS ON mode, the TCS may have a

and under normal driving conditions,

and the TCS indicator will blink to

malfunction. Take your car to the

the ESC light will remain off. When a

indicate the TCS is operating.

authorized Kia dealer and have the

slippery or low traction condition is

system checked.

encountered, the ESC will operate,

and the ESC indicator will blink to

indicate the ESC is operating.

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ESC OFF indicator

Low washer fluid level

4WD system warning

ESC

(if equipped)

warning indicator

(if equipped)

OFF

(If equipped)

This warning light indicates the

When the key is turned to the “ON”

ESP

washer fluid reservoir is near empty.

position, the 4WD system warning

Refill the washer fluid as soon as

light will come on and then go off in a

OFF

possible.

few seconds.

The ESC OFF indicator will illumi-

CAUTION

nate when the ignition switch is

turned ON, but should go off after

If the 4WD system warning light

approximately 3 seconds. To switch

(

) blinks, this indicates that

to ESC OFF mode, press the ESC

there is a malfunction in the

OFF button. The ESC OFF indicator

4WD system. If this occurs, have

will illuminate indicating the ESC is

your vehicle checked by an

deactivated. If this indicator stays on

Authorized Kia Dealer as soon

in the ESC ON mode, the ESC may

as possible.

have a malfunction. Take your car to

the authorized Kia dealer and have

the system checked.

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4WD LOCK indicator

Safety belt warning chime

4WD

light (if equipped)

LOCK

If the driver's safety belt is not fas-

tened when the ignition key is turned

ON or if it is unfastened after the key

4WD LOCK indicator light is illumi-

is ON, the safety belt warning chime

nated when the 4WD LOCK button is

will sound for approximately 6 sec-

pushed. The purpose of this 4WD

onds. At this time, if the safety belt is

LOCK mode is to increase the drive

fastened, the chime will stop at once.

power when driving on dry road sur-

face, wet pavement, snow-covered

roads and/or off-road. 4WD LOCK

Parking start warning chime

indicator light is turned off by push-

If you drive over 10 km/h (6.2 mph)

ing the button once again

with the parking brake applied, the

parking start warning chime will

CAUTION

sound.

Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on

dry paved roads or highway, it

Key reminder warning chime

can cause noise, vibration or

If the driver’s door is opened while

damage of 4WD related parts.

the ignition key is left in the ignition

switch, the key reminder warning

chime will sound. This is to prevent

you from locking your keys in the

vehicle.

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COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED)

The compass will automatically re-

Heading display ( ➁ )

calibrate itself while you drive your

- E : East

every day route, after the system

- W : West

➁

tracks the vehicle has completed

- S : South

three complete circles.

- N : North

ex) NE : North East

If the vehicle's compass headings

become inaccurate continuously, the

compass should be manually cali-

Calibration procedure

brated as follows:

The compass may not indicate the

➀

1) Move the vehicle away from any

correct compass direction when you

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large steel structures or power

are driving in certain areas (tunnel,

To operate compass feature

generating cables or equipment.

parking garage, underground park-

The vehicle compass is a convenient

2) Turn on the compass by pressing

ing lot, near transformer substation,

feature which displays the direction

the ON/OFF button.

etc.), and the following may occur:

the vehicle is heading.

3) Check the zone number by press-

• The display read "C".

Push the ON/OFF button ( ➀ ) on

ing the ON/OFF button for 6~9

• The compass headings become

lower part of mirror to display the

seconds until the current zone

inaccurate.

direction the vehicle is heading.

number appears in the display. To

• The compass heading doesn't

re-calibrate, hold the ON/OFF but-

Pushing the ON/OFF button ( ➀ )

change when the vehicle changes

ton for 9~12 seconds until C is dis-

again will turn off the display.

direction.

played.

• Some compass headings are not

If the zone number is different for

displayed.

your country, set the correct zone

number referring to "Setting the

• The compass headings are inaccu-

compass zone" and perform the

rate in long distance driving.

"Calibration procedure" again.

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4) Make sure the vehicle windshield

Setting the compass zone

✽ NOTICE

wipers are turned off.

1. Do not install a ski rack, antenna,

This compass must be set to com-

5) Drive your vehicle in at least 2

etc. that are attached to the vehi-

pensate for the variation between

complete (either clockwise or

cle using a magnet as anything

true north and magnetic north. To set

counter-clockwise) circles at less

attached to the roof of the vehicle

variation:

than 8 km/h (5 mph) until the com-

with a magnet will effect compass

1. Find your current location and

pass heading appears. Driving in

operation.

variance zone number on the zone

a circle in right-handed direction

2. If the compass deviates from the

map.

and opposite direction is possible

correct indication soon after

2. Press and hold the ON/OFF but-

and if possible, stop the wiper

repeated adjustment, have the

ton for 6~9 seconds. The current

operation.

compass checked at an authorized

zone number will appear in the

dealer.

6) If the vehicle's compass headings

display.

3. The compass may not indicate the

become inaccurate again, repeat

3. Release and press the ON/OFF

correct compass point in tunnels

steps 1 through 6 above.

button until the new zone number

or while driving up or down a

appears in the display. After you

steep hill.

✽ NOTICE

stop pressing the button in, the

(The compass returns to the cor-

display will show a compass direc-

If new vehicle is first driven or if the

rect compass point when the vehi-

tion within a few seconds.

battery has been disconnected, do

cle moves to an area where the

the calibration procedure as above.

geomagnetism is stabilized.)

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LIGHTING

Battery saver function

• The purpose of this feature is to

prevent the battery from being dis-

charged. The system automatically

turns off the headlights and park-

ing lights when the driver removes

the ignition key and opens the dri-

ver- side door.

• With this feature, the parklight will

be turned off automatically if the

driver parks on the side of road at

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1KMC2111

night.

Lighting control

Parklight position (

)

If necessary, to keep the lights on

when the ignition key is removed,

When the light switch is in the park-

The light switch has a Headlight and

perform the following :

light position (1st position), the tail,

a Parklight position.

position, license and instrument

1) Open the driver-side door.

To operate the lights, turn the knob at

panel lights are ON.

the end of the control lever to one of

2) Turn the parklights OFF and ON

the following positions:

again using the light switch on the

steering column.

➀ OFF position

➁ Parklight position

➂ Headlight position

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1KMC2115

1KMC2114

High - beam operation

Flashing headlights

Headlight position (

)

To flash the headlights, pull the lever

When the light switch is in the head-

To turn on the high beam headlights,

towards you. It will return to the nor-

light position (2nd position) the head,

push the lever forward.

mal (low-beam) position when

tail, position, license and instrument

The high-beam indicator will light

released. The headlight switch does

panel lights are ON.

when the headlight high beams are

not need to be on to use this flashing

switched on.

feature.

To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not leave the lights

on for a prolonged time while the

engine is not running.

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Lane change signals ( B )

To signal a lane change, move the

turn signal lever slightly and hold it in

position. The lever will return to the

OFF position when released.

If an indicator stays on and does not

flash or if it flashes abnormally, one

of the turn signal bulbs may be

burned out and will require replace-

ment.

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1KMC2124

✽ NOTICE

Turn signals ( A )

Front fog light (if equipped)

If an indicator flash is abnormally

The ignition switch must be on for the

Fog lights are used to provide

quick or slow, bulb may be burned

turn signals to function. To turn on

improved visibility and avoid acci-

out or have a poor electrical con-

the turn signals, move the lever up or

dents when visibility is poor due to

nection in the circuit.

down. Green arrow indicators on the

fog, rain or snow etc. The fog lights

instrument panel indicate which turn

will turn on when fog light switch ( ➀ )

signal is operating. They will self-

is turned to ON after the headlight is

cancel after a turn is completed. If

turned on.

the indicator continues to flash after

To turn off the fog lights, turn the

a turn, manually return the lever to

switch to OFF.

the OFF position.

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✽ NOTICE

Daytime running light

(if equipped)

When in operation, the fog lights

consume large amounts of vehicle

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can

electrical power. Only use the fog

make it easier for others to see the

lights when visibility is poor.

front of your vehicle during the day.

Unnecessary battery and generator

DRL can be helpful in many different

drain could occur if the fog lights

driving conditions, and it is especial-

are used excessively.

ly helpful after dawn and before sun-

set.

The DRL system will make your

high-beam headlights turn OFF

when:

1. The head light switch is ON.

2. The parking brake engaged.

3. Engine stops.

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WIPERS AND WASHERS

LO : Normal wiper speed

HI : Fast wiper speed

: For a single wiping cycle, push

the lever forward and release it

with the lever in the OFF posi-

tion. The wipers will operate

continuously if the lever is

pushed upward and held.

✽ NOTICE

Before using the windshield wipers

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7KMN2132

when there is a heavy accumulation

Windshield wipers

Variable intermittent wipers

of snow or ice on the windshield,

Operates as follows when the igni-

Set the lever to the INT position and

defrost the windshield for about 10

tion switch is turned ON.

choose the desired wiper interval by

minutes, or until the snow or ice is

turning the ring (➀).

OFF : Wiper is not in operation

removed. This will help ensure prop-

er windshield wiper operation.

INT : Wiper operates intermittently

at the same wiping intervals.

Use this mode in a light rain or

mist. To vary the speed set-

ting, turn the speed control

knob ( ➀ ).

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✽ NOTICE

• To prevent possible damage to the

wipers or windshield, do not oper-

ate the wipers when the wind-

shield is dry.

• To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, do not use gasoline,

kerosene, paint thinner, or other

solvents on or near them.

• To prevent damage to the wiper

arms and other components, do

not attempt to move the wipers

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7KMN2119

manually.

One - touch wiper

Windshield washers

For a single wiping cycle, push the

In the OFF position, pull the lever

lever upward and release it with the

gently toward you to spray washer

lever in the OFF position.

fluid on the windshield and to run the

wipers 2-3 cycles.

The wipers will operate continuously

if the lever is pushed upward and

Use this function when the wind-

held.

shield is dirty.

The spray and wiper operation will

continue until you release the lever.

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If the washer does not work, check

- Spraying washer fluid and wip-

the washer fluid level. If the fluid level

ing

is not sufficient, you will need to add

OFF - Wiper is not in operation

appropriate non-abrasive windshield

INT - Intermittent wiper operation

washer fluid to the washer reservoir.

ON - Normal wiper opertion

The reservoir filler neck is located in

the front of the engine compartment

- Spraying washer fluid and wip-

on the passenger side.

ing

✽ NOTICE

To prevent possible damage to the

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washer pump, do not operate the

Rear window wiper and wash-

washer when the fluid reservoir is

er switch (if equipped)

empty.

The rear window wiper and washer

switch is located at the end of the

WARNING - Windshield

wiper and washer switch lever. Turn

washer

the switch to desired position to

Do not use the washer in freez-

operate the rear wiper and washer.

ing temperatures without first

If the rear hatch window is open

warming the windshield with the

(

), the rear wiper will not oper-

defrosters; the washer solution

ate. Check the rear hatch window

could freeze on contact with the

warning light in the instrument clus-

windshield and obscure your

ter, and make sure the rear hatch

vision.

window is closed completely.

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Driving your vehicle

DEFROSTER

✽ NOTICE

The rear window defroster automati-

Type A

cally turns off after 20 minutes or

• To prevent damage to the conduc-

when the ignition switch is turned off.

tors bonded to the inside surface

To turn off the defroster, press the

of the rear window, never use

rear window defroster button again.

sharp instruments or window

cleaners containing abrasives to

Outside mirror heater

clean the window.

(if equipped)

• To prevent the battery from being

discharged, the rear window

There is no control button for the out-

defroster will only operate when

side mirror heater, instead the out-

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the engine is running.

side mirror heater automatically

Type B

• If you want to defrost and defog

turns on when the rear window

on the front windshield, refer to

defroster is turned on.

“Windshield Defrosting and

Defogging” in this section.

Front windshield deicer

(if equipped)

To activate the rear window

There is no control button for the

defroster, press the rear window

front windshield deicer, instead the

defroster button located in the center

front windshield deicer automatically

console switch panel. The indicator

turns on when the rear window

on the rear window defroster button

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defroster is turned on.

illuminates when the defroster is ON.

The defroster heats the window to

If there is heavy accumulation of

remove frost, fog and thin ice from

snow on the rear window, brush it off

the interior and exterior of the rear

before operating the rear defroster.

window, while engine is running.

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Driving your vehicle

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

1KMN2109

The hazard warning flasher causes

the rear tail lights and front turn sig-

nal lights to flash on and off, which

serves as a warning to other drivers

to exercise caution when approach-

ing or passing your vehicle.

To activate the flasher, depress the

hazard warning flasher switch. This

switch operates in any ignition switch

position.

To turn the flashers off, depress the

switch again.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed control knob

4. Air conditioning button (if equipped)

2. Mode selection knob

5. Air intake control button

3. Temperature control knob

6. Rear window defroster button

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1KMN2134

1KMN2135A

Fan speed control knob

Temperature control knob

Mode selection knob

The ignition switch must be in the ON

The temperature control knob allows

The mode selection knob controls

position for fan operation.

you to control the temperature of the

the direction of the air flow through

air flowing from the ventilation sys-

the ventilation system.

The fan speed control knob allows

tem. To change the air temperature in

you to control the fan speed of the air

The steps (•) between the air flow posi-

the passenger compartment, turn

flowing from the ventilation system.

tions adjust the direction of the air flow

the knob to the right for warm and

To change the fan speed, turn the

to the middle position.

hot air or left for cooler air.

knob to the right for higher speed or

left for lower speed.

Setting the mode selection knob to

the OFF position turns off the fan.

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MAX/ A/C position

MAX When

you select the MAX

A/C mode while the fan

A/C speed is on, the following

system settings will be

made automatically;

• the air conditioning sys-

tem will be turned on.

• the recirculated air posi-

tion will be selected.

• the face mode will be

selected.

If you select MAX A/C

mode, you will not be able

to cancel the A/C system

operation, or change the

recirculated air mode posi-

tion.

Set the fan speed control

knob to the desired speed

and rotate the tempera-

ture control knob to the

extreme left position for

maximum cooling.

(outlet port: B , E )

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Face position

Floor position

Air flow is directed toward

Most of the air flow is

the upper body and face.

directed to the floor, with a

Additionally, each outlet

small amount of the air

can be controlled to direct

being directed to the wind-

the air discharged from

shield and side window

the outlet.

defroster.

(outlet port: B , E )

(outlet port: A , C , D , E , F )

Face - floor position

Floor - defrost position

Air flow is directed

Most of the air flow is

towards the face and the

directed to the floor and

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floor. The air to the floor is

the windshield with a

Instrument panel vents

warmer than the air to the

small amount directed to

face (except when the

the

side

window

If air flow control is not satisfactory,

temperature control is set

defrosters.

check the instrument panel vents.

to the extreme cold posi-

(outlet port: A , C , D , E , F )

The outlet port ( B , E ) can be opened

tion).

or closed separately using the hori-

Defrost position

(outlet port: B , C , E , F )

zontal thumbwheel. To close the

Most of the air flow is

vent, rotate it left to the maximum

OFF position

directed to the windshield

position. To open the vent, rotate it

The climate control sys-

with a small amount of air

right to the desired position.

OFF tem is turned off.

directed to the side win-

Also, you can adjust the direction of

dow defrosters.

air delivery from these vents using

(outlet port: A , D , E )

the vent control lever as shown.

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Driving your vehicle

Recirculated air position

Outside (fresh) air position

The indicator light on the

button is illuminated when

button is not illuminated

the recirculated air posi-

when the outside (fresh)

tion is selected.

air position is selected.

With the recirculated air

With the outside (fresh) air

position selected, air from

position selected, air

passenger compartment

enters the vehicle from

will be drawn through the

outside and is heated or

heating system and heat-

cooled according to the

ed or cooled according to

function selected.

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the function selected.

Air intake control button

This is used to select outside (fresh)

air position or recirculated air posi-

tion.

To change the air intake control posi-

tion, push the control button.

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Driving your vehicle

It should be noted that prolonged

WARNING - Recirculated

operation of the heating in recir-

culated air position will cause fog-

air

ging of the windshield and side

• Continued climate control

windows and the air within the

system operation in the recir-

passenger compartment will

culated air position may allow

become stale.

humidity to increase inside

In addition, prolonged use of the

vehicle which may fog the

air conditioning with the “recircu-

glass and obscure visibility.

lated air position” selected, will

• Continued climate control

result in excessively dry air in the

system operation in the recir-

passenger compartment.

culated air position can result

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in somewhat reduced oxygen

Air conditioning button

levels, causing drowsiness or

(if equipped)

sleepiness, and loss of vehicle

Push the A/C button to turn the air

control. Set the air intake con-

conditioning system on (indicator

trol to the outside (fresh) air

light will illuminate). Push the button

position as much as possible

again to turn the air conditioning sys-

while driving.

tem off.

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Driving your vehicle

System operation

Heating

Air conditioning (if equipped)

1. Set the mode to the

position.

All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

Ventilation

filled with environmentally friendly

2. Set the air intake control to the

1. Set the mode to the

position.

R-134a refrigerant which is not dam-

outside (fresh) air position.

2. Set the air intake control to the

aging to the ozone layer.

3. Set the temperature control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

1. Start the engine. Push the air con-

desired position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

ditioning button.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired position.

2. Set the mode to the

position.

desired speed.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

3. Set the air intake control to the

5. If dehumidified heating is desired,

desired speed.

outside air or recirculated air posi-

turn the air conditioning system (if

tion.

equipped) on.

4. Set the temperature control knob

• If cool air is desired at face level for

to the desired position.

bi-level operation, set the mode to

the

position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the

mode to the

position.

6. Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature control to maintain

maximum comfort.

• If warmer air is desired at floor

level for bi-level operation, set the

mode to the

position and

adjust the temperature control to

maintain maximum comfort.

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Driving your vehicle

• When maximum cooling is desired,

Air conditioning system oper-

• The air conditioning system

set the temperature control to the

ation tips

includes a function that automati-

extreme left position, set the air

cally turns the air conditioning

• If the vehicle has been parked in

intake control to the recirculated air

compressor off if engine coolant

direct sunlight during hot weather,

position, then set the fan speed

temperature approaches an over

open the windows for a short time

control to the highest speed.

heating level. The air conditioning

to let the hot air inside the vehicle

compressor operation will resume

escape.

once engine coolant temperature

✽ NOTICE

• To help reduce moisture inside of

returns to the normal range. Also,

• When using the air conditioning

windows on rainy humid days,

the air conditioning compressor is

system, monitor the temperature

decrease the humidity inside the

automatically turned off for a few

gauge closely while driving up

vehicle by operating the air condi-

seconds when the accelerator is

hills or in heavy traffic when out-

tioning system.

fully depressed (wide open throt-

side temperatures are high. Air

tle).

• During air conditioning system

conditioning system operation

operation, you may occasionally

• When operating the air condition-

may cause engine overheating.

notice a slight change in engine

ing system use the outside (fresh)

Continue to use the blower fan but

speed at idle as the air condition-

air position.

turn the air conditioning system

ing compressor cycles on. This is a

• Operating the air conditioning sys-

off if the temperature gauge indi-

normal system operation charac-

tem in the recirculated air position

cates engine overheating.

teristics.

does provide maximum cooling,

• When opening the windows in

• Use the air conditioning system

however, continual operation in this

humid weather air conditioning

every month if only for a few min-

mode may cause the air inside the

may create water droplets inside

utes to ensure maximum system

vehicle to become stale.

the vehicle. Since excessive water

performance.

droplets may cause damage to

• When using the air conditioning

electrical equipment, air condi-

system, you may notice clear water

tioning should only be run with

dripping (or even pudding) on the

the windows closed.

ground under the passenger side

of the vehicle. This is a normal sys-

tem operation characteristics.

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Driving your vehicle

Checking the amount of air

CAUTION

conditioner refrigerant and

The air conditioner refrigerant

compressor lubricant

container is highly pressurized.

When the amount of refrigerant is

Therefore it should be serviced

low, the performance of the air con-

by an authorized Kia dealer.

ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also

Improper service may cause

has a bad influence on the air condi-

serious injury.

tioning system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by

✽ NOTICE

an authorized Kia dealer.

When the performance of the air

conditioning system is reduced it is

important that the correct type and

amount of oil and refrigerant is

used. Otherwise, damage to the

compressor and abnormal system

operation may occur.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Temperature control knob

2. A/C display

3. Fan speed control knob

4. AUTO (automatic control) button

5. Mode selection button

6. Air conditioning button

7. Front windshield defrost button

8. Rear window defrost button

9. Air intake control button

(or recirculated air position button)

10. Air quality control button

(or outside (fresh) air position button)

11. OFF button

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2. Turn the TEMP knob to set the

desired temperature.

If the temperature is set to the

lowest setting Lo (17°C/62°F), the

air conditioning system will oper-

ate continuously.

3. To turn the automatic operation

off, press any button except tem-

perature control knob and AQS

button. If you press the mode

selection button, air-conditioning

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button, defrost button, air intake

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control button or fan speed knob,

Automatic operation

✽ NOTICE

the selected function will be con-

Never place anything over the sen-

The automatic climate control sys-

trolled manually while other func-

sor located on the instrument panel

tem is controlled by simply setting

tions operate automatically.

to ensure better control of the heat-

the desired temperature.

ing and cooling system.

The Full Automatic Temperature

Regardless of the temperature set-

Control (FATC) system automatically

ting, when using automatic opera-

controls the heating and cooling sys-

tion, the air conditioning system will

tem as follows;

automatically turn on to decrease the

humidity inside the vehicle, even if

1. Push the AUTO button. It is indi-

the temperature is set to warm.

cated by AUTO on the display. The

modes, fan speeds, air intake and

air-conditioning will be controlled

automatically by temperature set-

ting.

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Manual operation

Temperature conversion

If the battery has been discharged or

The heating and cooling system can

disconnected, the temperature mode

be controlled manually as well by

will reset to display in Fahrenheit

pushing buttons other than the AUTO

degrees.

button. In this case, the system

works sequentially according to the

This is a normal system operation

order of buttons selected.

and you can switch the temperature

switch to display Fahrenheit to

When pressing any button except

Centigrade as follows:

AUTO button while automatic opera-

tion, the functions of the buttons not

While depressing the AUTO button,

selected will be controlled automati-

depress the OFF button for 3 sec-

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cally.

onds or more. The display will

Temperature control knob

change

from

Centigrade

Press the AUTO button in order to

Fahrenheit, or from Fahrenheit to

convert to full automatic control of

The temperature will increase to the

Centigrade.

the system.

maximum HI (32°C/90°F) by turning

the knob to the right extremely.

The temperature will decrease to the

minimum Lo (17°C/62°F) by turning

the knob to the left extremely.

When turning the knob, the tempera-

ture will increase or decrease by

0.5°C/1°F. When set to the lowest tem-

perature setting, the air conditioning

will operate continuously.

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Recirculated air position

The indicator light on the

button is illuminated when

the recirculated air posi-

tion is selected.

With the recirculated air

position selected, air from

passenger compartment

will be drawn through the

heating system and heat-

ed or cooled according to

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the function selected.

Fan speed control knob

Air intake control button

The fan speed can be set to the

This is used to select outside (fresh)

desired speed by turning the fan

air position or recirculated air posi-

speed control knob.

tion.

The higher the fan speed is, the

To change the air intake control posi-

more air is delivered.

tion, push the control button.

Pressing the OFF button turns off the

fan.

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Outside (fresh) air position

It should be noted that prolonged

WARNING - Recirculated

operation of the heating in recir-

The indicator light on the

culated air position will cause fog-

air

button is not illuminated

ging of the windshield and side

when the outside (fresh)

• Continued climate control

windows and the air within the

air position is selected.

system operation in the recir-

passenger compartment will

culated air position may allow

With the outside (fresh) air

become stale.

humidity to increase inside

position selected, air

In addition, prolonged use of the

vehicle which may fog the

enters the vehicle from

air conditioning with the “recircu-

glass and obscure visibility.

outside and is heated or

lated air position” selected, will

cooled according to the

• Continued climate control

result in excessively dry air in the

function selected.

system operation in the recir-

passenger compartment.

culated air position can result

in somewhat reduced oxygen

levels, causing drowsiness or

sleepiness, and loss of vehicle

control. Set the air intake con-

trol to the outside (fresh) air

position as much as possible

while driving.

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To deactivate the system;

CAUTION - Fogging

• press the button again.

• Prolonged driving with the

• press the air intake button.

“Air Quality Control System”

• press the AUTO button.

ON will cause fogging inside

the vehicle.

• set the mode to the (

) or (

)

position (when the defogging logic

• To defrost inside the vehicle,

is activated).

press the

button or set the

air intake button to the outside

• set the temperature control to the

position.

lowest setting (Lo) or the highest

setting (HI) position while the sys-

tem is in automatic operation (indi-

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cator light in the AUTO button is

Air quality control system

illuminated).

(if equipped)

• press the OFF button.

The air inflow from outside vehicle

can be automatically controlled.

Press the button to activate the air

quality control system.

When using AQS mode, AQS(Air

Quality Control System) automatical-

ly senses outdoor air pollutants and

minimizes them from entering the

vehicle, however, unpleasant or foul

odors that might be present may still

be noticeable within the vehicle.

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Mode selection button

The mode selection button controls

the direction of the air flow through

the ventilation system.

The air flow outlet port is converted

as follows:

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Face position

Floor position

Air flow is directed toward

Most of the air flow is

the upper body and face.

directed to the floor, with a

Additionally, each outlet

small amount of the air

can be controlled to direct

being directed to the wind-

the air discharged from the

shield and side window

outlet. (outlet port: B , E )

defroster.

(outlet port: A , C , D , E , F )

Face - floor position

Floor - defrost position

Air flow is directed towards

the face and the floor. The

Most of the air flow is

air to the floor is warmer

directed to the floor and

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than the air to the face

the windshield with a small

Defrost button

(except when the temper-

amount directed to the

ature control is set to the

side window defrosters.

Most of the air flow is directed to the

extreme cold position).

(outlet port: A , C , D , E , F )

windshield with a small amount of air

(outlet port: B , C , E , F )

directed to the side window

defrosters. (outlet port: A , D , E )

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Instrument panel vents

Air conditioning button

OFF button

If air flow control is not satisfactory,

Push the A/C button to turn the air

Push the OFF button to turn off the

check the instrument panel vents.

conditioning system on (indicator

air climate control system. However

light will illuminate).

The outlet port ( B , E ) can be opened

you can still operate the mode and

or closed separately using the hori-

air intake buttons as long as the igni-

Push the button again to turn the air

zontal thumbwheel. To close the

tion switch is ON.

conditioning system off.

vent, rotate it left to the maximum

position. To open the vent, rotate it

right to the desired position.

Also, you can adjust the direction of

air delivery from these vents using

the vent control lever as shown.

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System operation

Heating

1. Set the mode to the

position.

Ventilation

2. Set the air intake control to the

1. Set the mode to the

position.

outside (fresh) air position.

2. Set the air intake control to the

3. Set the temperature control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

desired position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired position.

desired speed.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

5. If dehumidified heating is desired,

desired speed.

turn the air conditioning system

on.

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Outside tempmeter

• If cool air is desired at face level for

bi-level operation, set the mode to

The current outer temperature is dis-

the

position.

played in 1°C (2°F) where the tem-

• If the windshield fogs up, set the

perature range is between -40°C ~

mode to the

position.

60°C (-40°F~140°F).

Press and hold the OFF and AUTO

buttons simultaneously for about 3~5

seconds to change the display from

Celsius to Fahrenheit. Repeat the

procedure to switch the outside tem-

perature display back to the previous

state.

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Air conditioning

• If warmer air is desired at floor

✽ NOTICE

level for bi-level operation, set the

All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

When using the air conditioning sys-

mode to the

position and

filled with environmentally friendly

tem, monitor the temperature gauge

adjust the temperature control to

R-134a refrigerant which is not dam-

closely while driving up hills or in

maintain maximum comfort.

aging to the ozone layer.

heavy traffic when outside tempera-

• When maximum cooling is

tures are high. Air conditioning sys-

1. Start the engine. Push the air con-

desired, set the temperature con-

tem operation may cause engine

ditioning button.

trol to the minimum Lo

overheating. Continue to use the

2. Set the mode to the

position.

(17°C/62°F) and set the air intake

blower fan but turn the air condi-

3. Set the air intake control to the

to the recirculated air position,

tioning system off if the temperature

outside air or recirculated air posi-

then set the fan speed control to

gauge indicates engine overheating.

tion.

the highest speed.

4. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature control to maintain

maximum comfort.

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Air conditioning system oper-

• Use the air conditioning system

• When operating the air condition-

ation tips

every month if only for a few min-

ing system use the outside (fresh)

utes to ensure maximum system

air position.

• If the vehicle has been parked in

performance.

• Operating the air conditioning sys-

direct sunlight during hot weather,

• When using the air conditioning

tem in the recirculated air position

open the windows for a short time

system, you may notice clear water

does provide maximum cooling,

to let the hot air inside the vehicle

dripping (or even pudding) on the

however, continual operation in this

escape.

ground under the passenger side

mode may cause the air inside the

• To help reduce moisture inside of

of the vehicle. This is a normal sys-

vehicle to become stale.

windows on rainy humid days,

tem operating characteristic.

decrease the humidity inside the

• The air conditioning system

vehicle by operating the air condi-

includes a function that automati-

tioning system.

cally turns the air conditioning

• During air conditioning system

compressor off if engine coolant

operation, you may occasionally

temperature approaches an over

notice a slight change in engine

heating level. The air conditioning

speed at idle as the air condition-

compressor operation will resume

ing compressor cycles on. This is a

once engine coolant temperature

normal system operating charac-

returns to the normal range. Also,

teristic.

the air conditioning compressor is

automatically turned off for a few

seconds when the accelerator is

fully depressed (wide open throt-

tle).

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Checking the amount of air

CAUTION

conditioner refrigerant and

The air conditioner refrigerant

compressor lubricant

container is highly pressurized.

When the amount of refrigerant is

Therefore it should be serviced

low, the performance of the air con-

by an authorized Kia dealer.

ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also

Improper service may cause

has a bad influence on the air condi-

serious injury.

tioning system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

✽ NOTICE

found, have the system inspected by

an authorized Kia dealer.

When the performance of the air

conditioning system is reduced it is

important that the correct type and

amount of oil and refrigerant is

used. Otherwise, damage to the

compressor and abnormal system

operation may occur.

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

CAUTION

Do not use the

posi-

tion during cooling operation in

extremely humid weather. The

difference between the tempera-

ture of the outside air and that

of the windshield could cause

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, causing loss of

visibility. In this case, set the

mode selection knob to the

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position and fan speed control

Manual climate control system

To defrost outside windshield

knob to the lower speed.

1. Set the fan speed to the highest

To defog inside windshield

(extreme right) position.

1. Select any fan speed.

2. Set the temperature to the

2. Select desired temperature.

extreme hot position.

3. Select the

position.

3. Select the

position.

4. The outside (fresh) air position is

automatically selected.

If the outside (fresh) air position is

not selected automatically, press the

corresponding button manually.

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CAUTION

Do not use the

posi-

tion during cooling operation in

extremely humid weather. The

difference between the tempera-

➀➁

ture of the outside air and that

➂➃

of the windshield could cause

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, causing loss of

visibility. In this case, set the

mode selection knob to the

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position and fan speed control

Automatic climate control sys-

To defrost outside windshield

knob to the lower speed.

tem

1. Set fan speed to the highest

(extreme right) position.

To defog inside windshield

2. Set temperature to the extreme

1. Select desired fan speed.

hot (HI) position.

2. Select desired temperature.

3. Press the defrost button (

4. The outside (fresh) air position is

automatically selected.

If the outside (fresh) air position are

not selected automatically, press the

corresponding button manually.

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• For maximum defrosting, set the

Defogging logic

temperature control to the extreme

Manual climate control system

right/hot position and the fan speed

To reduce the probability of fogging

control to the highest speed.

up the inside of the windshield, the

• If warm air to the floor is desired

air intake control is set to the outside

while defrosting or defogging, set

(fresh) air position automatically if

the mode to the floor-defrost posi-

any of following occur.

tion.

• The mode is selected to the

• Before driving, clear all snow and

while the system is

ice from the windshield, rear win-

activated.

dow, outside rear view mirrors, and

• The ignition switch is turned on

all side windows.

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while the mode is selected to the

How to cancel or return defogging

• Clear all snow and ice from the

logic of manual climate control system

hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to

• The ignition switch is turned off.

improve heater and defroster effi-

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

ciency and to reduce the probabili-

• The fan is off.

position.

ty of fogging up inside of the wind-

• The fan begins to be operated.

2. Turn the mode selection knob to

shield.

the defrost position ( ).

Press the air intake control button to

select the recirculated air position

3. Push the air intake control button

while the ignition switch is on.

(

) at least 5 times within 3 sec-

onds.

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The indicator light in the air intake

Automatic climate control system

control button will blink 3 times at 0.5

To reduce the probability of fogging

second intervals. This indicates that

up inside of the windshield, the air

the defogging logic is canceled or

intake control is set to outside (fresh)

has returned to the programmed

air position automatically if any of fol-

➀

condition.

lowing occur.

➁

➂

• The ignition switch is turned on

If the battery has been discharged or

while the mode is selected to the

disconnected, the defog logic is reset

to the original condition.

• The OFF button is pushed.

• The mode is selected to the

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position.

How to cancel or return defogging

Press the air intake control button to

logic of automatic climate control sys-

select the recirculated air position

tem

while the ignition switch is on.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

2. Select the defrost position press-

ing defrost button ( ).

3. While holding the air conditioning

button (A/C) pressed, press the air

intake control button (

) at least

5 times within 3 seconds.

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The A/C display will blink 3 times at

0.5 second intervals. This indicates

that the defogging logic is canceled

or has returned to the programmed

condition.

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, the defog logic is reset

to the original condition.

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