Use your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to register your vehicle and in all legal matters pertaining to ownership.

Know how to use the door lock so that you can lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.

The doors of this vehicle are equipped with power windows that you can operate with a switch.

The hood is a cover for the engine compartment.

You must open and close the vehicle’s fuel filler door by hand from outside the vehicle.

The steering system of this vehicle has tilt and telescopic ability and a horn.

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

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

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

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

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the skeletal structure of the body and should be worn with the lap belt part of the belt low and snug on the hips and the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest.

The welcome system displays the surroundings or the interior when the driver approaches or exits the vehicle.

This vehicle is equipped with lights to illuminate its interior.

The climate control system cools or heats the inside of the vehicle for the comfort of you and your passengers.

The manual climate control system cools or heats the inside of the vehicle for the comfort of you and your passengers.

The automatic climate control system cools or heats the inside of the vehicle for the comfort of you and your passengers.

Frost or moisture accumulated on the windshield can obscure visibility and should be removed.

You can use the compartments to store small items belonging to the driver or passengers:

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

Before you get into your vehicle, examine the vehicle and its surroundings. After you get into your vehicle, check a number of things before driving, as described in this section.

The ENGINE START/STOP button illuminates when the front door is opened for your convenience. The light turns off approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed. It also turns off immediately when the theft-alarm system is armed.

The intelligent variable transmission (IVT) automatically adjusts gear ratios according to vehicle speed and accelerator pedal position.

The automatic transmission has 8 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. The transmission selects the individual speeds automatically depending on the balance between the fuel economy and the power.

The paddle shift function is available when the vehicle is in D (Drive) or manual mode.

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

The Vehicle Auto Shut-off system automatically turns your vehicle off after a certain amount of time (set by you) to reduce fuel and energy consumption and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

The drive mode integrated control system allows the driver to select the drive mode appropriate for the surrounding environment.

In poor weather or road conditions, you should drive even more carefully than usual.

Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater tire wear and other problems. To minimize issues related to winter driving, you should follow the suggestions in these sections:

This vehicle does not support a trailer package.

The tire and loading information label on the driver side door displays your vehicle’s load limit.

This section offers guidance for properly loading your vehicle to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle maximizes your vehicle’s design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight ratings, from your vehicle’s specifications, and from the certification label:

When an emergency situation occurs while you are driving or when you park by the edge of the road, turn the hazard lights on to alert approaching vehicles to be careful as they pass.

If the engine does not start, first check to see how much fuel there is and whether the 12V battery is discharged.

When the vehicle does not start because of low 12V battery power, you may need to jump start the vehicle.

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

In an emergency, stay calm and follow these steps:

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) detects the pressure of the vehicle’s tires and displays it on the instrument cluster.

If you have a flat tire, you can use tools to replace it with a spare tire.

Take the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury when performing any maintenance or inspection procedures.

The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.

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

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

Your vehicle has various light bulbs installed to provide lighting both inside and outside of the vehicle, and 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. See the warranty information contained in the Warranty and Consumer Information manual in your vehicle.

Roadside Assistance is provided with all new current model year Kia vehicles from the date the vehicle is delivered to its first retail buyer or otherwise put into use (in-service 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 vehicle’s model year.

The electrical system of your vehicle performs under all reasonably expected operating conditions.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Kia America, Inc.