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 steering wheel 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.

The head up display is a transparent display which projects a shadow of some information of the instrument cluster and navigation on the HUD screen.

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 low 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 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.

Electric vehicles transmit the rotation of the motor to the wheel through the reducer.

The regenerative braking system lets you charge the battery when you use the brakes to stop the vehicle.

The smart regeneration system controls regenerative braking automatically according to the gradient of the road and the driving condition of the vehicle ahead. The system minimizes unnecessary operation of the brake and accelerator pedals, improving the vehicle’s electrical efficiency and assisting you while driving.

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 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.

When you activate all-wheel drive (AWD), it distributes driving forces appropriately to the front and rear wheels. AWD could improve driving performance by maximizing the driving force of the vehicle on severe road conditions, such as steep hills or unpaved or slippery roads.

Performance timer measures the time it takes to reach a specific speed range and displays the performance time.

Launch control is a function that applies pre-torque in a stationary state to prepare for launch and delivers a punchy acceleration feel during takeoff.

Virtual Gear Shift (VGS) is designed for electric vehicle that consists of motor and decelerator only. Virtual Gear Shift gives the shifting feel of an automatic transmission of an internal combustion engine by controlling the VPC motor.

Maximum Power Output Mode optimizes temperature of power electric systems including high voltage battery to provide high acceleration performance of the GT. Available power output will be displayed on the split screen when this mode is activated.

Active Air Flap (AAF) controls the air flap below the front bumper to cool vehicle parts and improve energy economy.

Active sound design generates a virtual engine sound when the accelerator pedal is pressed to enhance driving enjoyment.

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.

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

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.

The Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) is a temporary fix to the tire and the tire should be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

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

For proper maintenance, safety, and maximum energy efficiency, 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.

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 (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 model year vehicle.

The electrical system of your vehicle is designed to perform 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..