You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual.

The following explains seat belts precautions and how to fasten seat belts.

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

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

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

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

The hood serves as a cover for the engine compartment. Open the hood if maintenance work needs to be performed in the engine compartment or if you need to look at the compartment.

If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the sunroof switch located on the overhead console.

The steering wheel of this vehicle is equipped with electronic power steering.

This vehicle is equipped with a rearview mirrors inside and outside to provide views of objects behind the vehicle.

The LCD display shows trip computer and other information.

The warning light and indicator light indicate a situation where the driver should be careful and whether the various functions are activated.

This vehicle is equipped with a variety of lights to appear the interior and exterior of the vehicle.

The wipers and washers remove foreign substances from the windshield and rear window, helping to maintain visibility.

This vehicle is equipped with lights throughout the vehicle to appear the interior.

The welcome system is a function that appears the surroundings or the interior when the driver approaches or exits the vehicle.

The vehicle is equipped with a defroster for removing frost or fog from the rear window.

When the windshield is covered with frost or moisture, the front view is blurred, you should remove the frost and moisture.

These compartments can be used to store small items required by the driver or passengers.

There are various features inside the vehicle for the convenience of the occupants.

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

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose.

Before getting into the vehicle, you should examine the car and its surroundings. After getting into the vehicle, you should check a number of things before driving.

Your vehicle is equipped with four different ignition positions.

Your vehicle is equipped with four different ignition positions.

The Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) automatically shifts depending on speed, accelerate pedal position. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes, parking brake, and various braking systems for safe driving.

The drive mode may be selected according to the driver's preference or road condition.

If driving conditions deteriorate due to poor weather or road conditions, you should pay even more attention than usual to your driving.

Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other problems.

We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing.

The vehicle load limit is displayed on the tire and loading information label on the driver's door.

This chapter will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.

When in an emergency situation occurs while driving or when you park by the edge of the roadway, you must alert approaching or passing vehicles to be careful as they pass. For this, you should use the hazard warning flasher.

If an emergency situation occurs while driving, stay calm and take the following steps.

When the vehicle will not start because of low battery power, you may need to jump start the vehicle.

If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine will probably be too hot.

The tire pressure monitoring system detects the pressure of vehicle's tires and displays it on the LCD display.

If you have a flat tire, you can change the flat tire to a spare tire using tools.

If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service.

You should exercise the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury to yourself whenever performing any maintenance or inspection procedures.

The following parts require scheduled maintenance.

The brake fluid acts to transmit force to the brake when the driver depresses the brake pedal. Brake fluid must be maintained periodically to ensure that the brakes operate smoothly.

Washer fluid is used when wiping the windshield of the vehicle with a windshield wiper. You should check and refill washer fluid periodically to make sure that it doesn't run out.

Inspect the parking brake system including the parking brake lever (or pedal) and cables.

A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recommended when the filter is replaced.

The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is operated in severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier.

When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement.

The battery powers the engine in order to move the vehicle as well as supplying power to the various devices installed in the vehicle.

For proper maintenance, safety, and maximum fuel economy, you must always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the load limits and weight distribution recommended for your vehicle.

A vehicle's electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by fuses.

Light bulbs are installed in various parts of the vehicle to provide lighting inside and outside the vehicle as well as to alert other vehicles.

Use the information in the following sections to keep the exterior and interior of your vehicle clean.

The emission control system of your vehicle is covered by a written limited warranty. Please see the warranty information contained in the Warranty & Consumer Information manual in your vehicle.

To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your vehicle and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.

The vehicle certification label attached on the driver's side center pillar gives the vehicle identification number (VIN).

The tire label located on the driver's side center pillar gives the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle.

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown in the drawing.

A compressor label informs you the type of compressor your vehicle is equipped with such as model, supplier part number, production number, refrigerant (1) and refrigerant oil (2).

The refrigerant label is located on the front body trim.

Roadside Assistance is provided on all new current model year Kia Vehicles from the date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail buyer or otherwise put into use (inservice date), whichever is earlier, for a period of 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever is earlier, subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions set forth in the Kia Warranty and Consumer Information Manual applicable to your model year vehicle.

The electrical system of your vehicle is designed to perform under all reasonably expected operating conditions.