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Kia Niro Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english - page 6

Features of your vehicle

Child-protector rear door lock

3. Close the rear door.

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

To open the rear door, pull the out-

system

side door handle.

Even though the doors may be

unlocked, the rear door will not open

by pulling the inner door handle (2)

until the rear door child safety lock is

unlocked.

WARNING - Rear door

locks

Use the rear door safety locks

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whenever children are in the

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The child safety lock is provided to

vehicle. If a child accidently

help prevent children from acciden-

opens the rear doors while the

The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) is

tally opening the rear doors from

vehicle is moving, they may fall

provided to help prevent exiting the

inside the vehicle. The rear door

out.

vehicle with a rear passenger left in

safety locks should be used whenev-

the vehicle.

er children are in the vehicle.

When you open the front door after

1. Open the rear door.

opening and closing the rear door

and turning off the engine, the

2. Insert a key (or screwdriver) (1)

into the slot located on the rear

"Check rear seats" warning message

appears on the cluster.

edge of the door and turn it to the

lock (

) position. When the child

safety lock is in the lock position,

the rear door will not open even

when the inner door handle (2) is

pulled.

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Features of your vehicle

You can activate or deactivate the

ROA from the User Settings mode in

WARNING

CAUTION

the cluster LCD display.

The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

The option can be found under the

system does not actually detect

system uses a rear door opened

following menu:

objects or people in the rear

and closed history.

seat. By using a rear door

The history is reset after the

1. Press the MODE button (

) sev-

opened and closed history, the

driver turns off ignition normal-

eral times on the steering

system informs the driver that

ly, exits the vehicle and locks

wheel until 'User Settings' menu

there may be something in the

the door remotely using the

appears on the LCD.

rear seat.

remote keyless entry. So even if

2. Select 'Convenience

 Rear

a rear door does not reopen, the

Occupant Alert‘ with the MOVE

ROA system alert can occur.

switch (

/

) and the OK button

on the steering wheel.

For example, after the ROA sys-

tem alert occurs, if the driver

does not lock the door, and

drives again, the alert can occur.

WARNING

The door lock system may not

work if the electrical system is

compromised.

Accordingly,

please train children passen-

gers regarding how to open the

car door manually before an

emergency situation arises. That

way, they would be able to open

the door manually in the event

an emergency situation arises.

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Features of your vehicle

LIFTGATE

Opening the liftgate

Closing the liftgate

WARNING

The liftgate swings upward.

Make sure no objects or people

are near the rear of the vehicle

when opening the liftgate.

✽ NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, door lock

and door mechanisms may not work

properly due to freezing conditions.

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CAUTION - Liftgate lift

•

The liftgate is locked or unlocked

To close the liftgate, lower and push

when all doors are locked or

Make certain that you close the

down the liftgate firmly. Make sure

unlocked with the transmitter

(or

liftgate before driving your vehi-

that the liftgate is securely latched.

smart key) or central door lock

cle. Possible damage may occur

Make sure your hands, feet and other

switch.

to the liftgate gas lifters and

parts of your body are safely out of

attached hardware if the liftgate

•

If unlocked, the liftgate can be

the way before closing the liftgate.

is not closed prior to driving.

opened by pressing the handle

switch and then pulling the handle

up.

•

Only the liftgate is unlocked if the

liftgate unlock button on the trans-

mitter or smart key is pressed for

approximately 1 second.

•

Once the liftgate is opened and

then closed, the liftgate locks auto-

matically.

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Features of your vehicle

Emergency liftgate safety

WARNING - Exhaust

release

WARNING

fumes

• No one should be allowed to

The liftgate should always be

occupy the cargo area of the

kept completely closed while

vehicle at any time. The cargo

the vehicle is in motion. If it is

area is a very dangerous loca-

left open or ajar, poisonous

tion in the event of a crash.

exhaust gases may enter the

• Use the release lever for

vehicle and serious illness or

emergencies only. Use with

death may result.

extreme caution, especially

while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING - Rear cargo

area

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CAUTION

Occupants should never ride in

Your vehicle is equipped with the

Make sure nothing is near the

the rear cargo area where no

emergency liftgate safety release

liftgate latch and striker while

restraints

are

available.

lever located on the bottom of the lift-

closing the liftgate. It may dam-

Occupants should always be

gate. When someone is inadvertent-

age the liftgate's latch.

properly restrained.

ly locked in the luggage compart-

ment, the liftgate can be opened by

doing as follows:

1. Input the mechanical key into the

hole.

2. Push the mechanical key to the

right (1).

3. Push up the liftgate.

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Features of your vehicle

WARNING

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Do not grasp the part support-

ing the liftgate

(gas lifter), as

this may cause serious injury.

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Features of your vehicle

WINDOWS

■ Front

(1) Driver’s door power window

switch

(2) Front passenger’s door power

window switch

(3) Rear door (left) power window

switch

(4) Rear door (right) power window

switch

(5) Window opening and closing

(6) Automatic power window

up/down* (Driver's and

Passenger's window)

■ Rear

(7) Power window lock button

* if equipped

In cold and wet climates, power win-

dows may not work properly due to

freezing conditions.

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Features of your vehicle

Power windows

✽ NOTICE

Window opening and closing

The ignition switch or ENGINE

While driving with the rear windows

START/STOP button must be in the

down or with the sunroof

(if

ON position for power windows to

equipped) in an open (or partially

operate.

open) position, your vehicle may

demonstrate a wind buffeting or

Each door has a power window

pulsation noise. This noise is a nor-

switch that controls the door's win-

mal occurrence and can be reduced

dow. The driver has a power window

or eliminated by taking the follow-

lock button which can block the oper-

ing actions. If the noise occurs with

ation of rear passenger windows.

one or both of the rear windows

The power windows can be operated

down, partially lower both front

for approximately 30 seconds after

windows approximately 1 inch

(2.5

the engine is turned off.

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cm). If you experience the noise with

However, if the front doors are

the sunroof open, slightly reduce the

To open or close a window, press

opened, the power windows cannot

size of the sunroof opening.

down or pull up the front portion of

be operated even within the 30 sec-

the corresponding switch to the first

ond period.

detent position (5).

The driver’s door has a master power

CAUTION

window switch that controls all the

Do not install any accessories

windows in the vehicle.

in the vehicle that extend into

If the window cannot be closed

the open window area. Such

because it is blocked by objects,

objects will impact the proper

remove the objects and close the

function of the Automatic rever-

window.

sal “jam protection” feature.

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Features of your vehicle

Auto up/down window (if equipped)

If the power window does not operate

normally, the automatic power win-

dow system must be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition switch or ENGINE

START/STOP button to the ON

position.

2. Close the driver's and passenger's

window and continue pulling up

the driver’s power window switch

for at least 1 second after the win-

dow is completely closed.

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Automatic reversal

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(for Auto up/down window)

Pressing or pulling up the power win-

If the upward movement of the win-

dow switch momentarily to the second

dow is blocked by an object or part of

detent position (6) completely lowers

the body, the window will detect the

or raises the window even when the

resistance and will stop upward

switch is released. To stop the window

movement. The window will then

at the desired position while the win-

lower approximately 11.8 in. (30 cm)

dow is in operation, pull up or press

to allow the object to be cleared.

down and release the switch.

The distance may vary based on the

size or position of the window. If the

window detects the resistance while

the power window switch is pulled up

continuously, the window will stop

upward movement then lower

approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm).

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Features of your vehicle

If the power window switch is pulled

Power window lock button

up continuously again within 5 sec-

WARNING

onds after the window is lowered by

The automatic reverse feature

the automatic window reversal fea-

doesn’t activate while resetting

ture, the automatic window reversal

power window system. Make

will not operate.

sure body parts or other objects

The automatic reverse feature for the

are safely out of the way before

driver’s window is only active when

closing the windows to avoid

the “auto up” feature is used by fully

injuries.

pulling up the switch. The automatic

reverse feature will not operate if the

window is raised using the halfway

WARNING

position on the power window switch.

Do not install any accessories

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in the vehicle that extend into

•

The driver can disable the power

WARNING

the open window area. Such

window switches on the rear pas-

objects could prevent the auto-

Always check for obstructions

senger doors by pressing the

matic reverse feature from func-

before raising any window to

power window lock button located

tioning.

avoid injuries or vehicle dam-

on the driver’s door to the LOCK

age. If an object less than 0.16

position (pressed).

of an inch (4 mm) in diameter is

caught between the window

glass and the upper window

channel, the automatic reverse

window may not detect the

resistance and may not stop

and reverse direction.

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Features of your vehicle

HOOD

Opening the hood

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2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise

4. Pull out the stay rod.

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the hood slightly, push the second-

5. Hold the hood opened with the

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch

ary latch (1) upward inside of the

stay rod (1).

the hood. The hood should pop

hood center and lift the hood (2).

open slightly.

3. Raise the hood. It will completely

rise by itself after it has been

WARNING - Stay Rod

Open the hood after turning off the

raised about halfway.

• To prevent injuries from being

engine on a flat surface, shifting the

burned by hot metal, grab the

shift lever to the P

(Park) position

stay rod in the area wrapped in

and setting the parking brake.

rubber.

• Ensure that the stay rod is

completely inserted into the

hole on the hood whenever you

inspect the engine compart-

ment. This will prevent the

hood from falling and possibly

injuring you.

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Features of your vehicle

Hood open warning

Closing the hood

WARNING - Fire risk

1. Before closing the hood, check the

following:

Do not leave gloves, rags or any

other combustible material in the

• All filler caps in the engine com-

engine compartment. Doing so

partment must be correctly

may cause a heat-induced fire.

installed.

• Gloves, rags or any other com-

bustible material must be

WARNING - Unsecured

removed from the engine com-

engine hood

partment.

Always double check to be sure

2. Lower the hood halfway and push

down to securely lock in place.

that the hood is firmly latched

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before driving away. If it is not

• Then double check to be sure the

The warning message will appear on

latched, the hood could fly open

hood is secure.

while the vehicle is being driv-

the LCD display when hood is open.

• If the hood can be lifted with a

en, causing a total loss of visi-

The warning chime will operate when

slight force, open the hood again

bility, which might result in an

the vehicle is being driven at or

and close it more firmly.

accident.

above 2 mph (3 km/h) with the hood

open.

CAUTION - Hood obstruc-

tion

Before closing the hood, ensure

that all obstructions are

removed from the hood open-

ing. Closing the hood with an

obstruction present in the hood

opening may result in property

damage.

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Features of your vehicle

FUEL FILLER DOOR (HYBRID)

Opening the fuel filler door

WARNING

Before refueling, be sure to

check what type of fuel is used

for your vehicle.

If you put diesel fuel into a

gasoline-powered vehicle or

gasoline into a diesel-powered

vehicle, it may affect the fuel

system and cause serious dam-

age to the vehicle.

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1. Stop the engine.

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2. To open the fuel filler door, push

The fuel filler door must be opened

the fuel filler door opener button.

from inside the vehicle by pressing

3. Pull open the fuel filler door (1).

the fuel filler door opener button.

4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel

If the fuel filler door does not open

filler cap (2) counterclockwise.

because ice has formed around it,

tap lightly or push on the lid to break

5. Refuel as needed.

the ice and release the lid. Do not pry

on the lid. If necessary, spray around

the lid with an approved de-icer fluid

(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or

move the vehicle to a warm place

and allow the ice to melt.

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Features of your vehicle

FUEL FILLER DOOR (PLUG-IN HYBRID)

Opening the fuel filler door

✽ NOTICE

• It may take up to 20 seconds to

open fuel filler door.

• When the fuel filler door is frozen

and does not open after 20 seconds

at freezing temperature, slightly

tap the fuel filler door and then

attempt to open it.

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The fuel filler door must be opened

from inside the vehicle by pushing

the fuel filler door button.

✽ NOTICE

If the fuel filler door does not open

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because ice has formed around it,

tap lightly or push on the lid to break

Wait until the fuel tank is depressur-

1. Stop the engine.

the ice and release the lid. Do not pry

ized. The message is displayed when

2. To open the fuel filler door, push

on the lid. If necessary, spray around

the fuel filler door opens after the fuel

the fuel filler door opener button.

the lid with an approved de-icer fluid

tank is depressurized.

3. Pull open the fuel filler door (1).

(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or

4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel

move the vehicle to a warm place

and allow the ice to melt.

filler cap (2) counterclockwise.

5. Refuel as needed.

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Features of your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

Closing the fuel filler door

WARNING

•

Add fuel into the fuel tank within

1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise

Before refueling, be sure to

20 minutes after opening the fuel

until it “clicks”. This indicates that

check what type of fuel is used

filler door. After 20 minutes, the

the cap is securely tightened.

for your vehicle.

fuel tank may shut off, causing

2. Close the fuel filler door and push

If you put diesel fuel into a

fuel to overflow. In this case, re-

it lightly and make sure that it is

gasoline-powered vehicle or

press the fuel filler door opening

securely closed.

gasoline into a diesel-powered

button.

Always check that the fuel cap is

vehicle, it may affect the fuel

•

Do not leave the fuel filler door

installed securely to prevent fuel

system and cause serious dam-

opened for an extended period of

spillage in the event of an accident.

age to the vehicle.

time. It may discharge the battery.

•

Close the fuel filler door after fuel-

ing the vehicle. If you start the

✽ NOTICE

vehicle with the fuel filler door

•

There may be an intermittent

opened, the message, “Check fuel

noise near the refueling hole while

door”, illuminates on the LCD dis-

the engine is idling if the fuel cap is

play.

not closed securely. This occurs

normally with the OBD system.

•

When refueling on unlevel

WARNING -

For Plug-in

ground, the fuel gauge may not

Hybrid

point to the F position.

Avoid refueling the vehicle

It is not a malfunction. If you

while charging the

(high-volt-

move your vehicle to a level

age) hybrid battery. It may

ground, the fuel gauge will move

cause a fire or an explosion due

to the full position.

to static electricity.

•

Tighten the cap until it clicks once,

otherwise the fuel cap open warn-

ing indicator

light will illumi-

nate.

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Features of your vehicle

WARNING - Refueling

WARNING - Static

WARNING - Portable fuel

Always remove the fuel cap

electricity

container

carefully and slowly. If the cap

•

Before touching the fuel noz-

When using an approved

is venting fuel or if you hear a

zle, you should eliminate

portable fuel container, be sure

hissing sound, wait until the

potentially dangerous static

to place the container on the

condition stops before com-

electricity discharge by touch-

ground prior to refueling. Static

pletely removing the cap. If

ing another metal part of the

electricity discharge from the

pressurized fuel sprays out, it

vehicle, a safe distance away

container can ignite fuel vapors

can cover your clothes or skin

from the fuel filler neck, noz-

causing a fire. Once refueling

and subject you to the risk of

zle, or other gas source.

has begun, contact with the

fire and burns.

vehicle should be maintained

•

Do not get back into a vehicle

until the filling is complete. Use

once you have begun refueling

only approved portable plastic

since you can generate static

Always check that the fuel cap is

fuel containers designed to

electricity by touching, rubbing

installed securely to prevent fuel

carry and store gasoline.

or sliding against any item or

spillage in the event of an accident.

fabric (polyester, satin, nylon,

etc.) capable of producing stat-

WARNING - Fire/explo-

ic electricity. Static electricity

WARNING - Cell phone

sion risk

discharge can ignite fuel

fires

vapors resulting in rapid burn-

Read and follow all warnings

Do not use cellular phones

ing. If you must reenter the

posted at the gas station facili-

while refueling. Electric current

vehicle, you should once again

ty. Failure to follow all warnings

and/or electronic interference

eliminate potentially danger-

may result in severe personal

from cellular phones can poten-

ous static electricity discharge

injury, severe burns or death

tially ignite fuel vapors causing

by touching a metal part of the

due to fire or explosion.

a fire.

vehicle, away from the fuel filler

neck, nozzle or other gasoline

source.

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Features of your vehicle

SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

If your vehicle is equipped with a

Sunshade

sunroof, you can slide or tilt your

WARNING

sunroof with the sunroof switch locat-

•

Never adjust the sunroof or

ed on the overhead console.

sunshade while driving. This

could result in loss of control

and an accident that may

cause injury, or property dam-

age.

•

Do not leave the engine run-

ning and the key in your vehi-

cle with unsupervised chil-

dren. Unattended children

could operate the sunroof,

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which could result in serious

injury.

Use the sunshade

to

block direct

sunlight coming through the sunroof

•

Do not sit on the top of the

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glass.

vehicle. It may cause injury or

vehicle damage.

Open or close the sunshade by

The sunroof can only be operated

hand.

when the ignition switch or Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON or

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START position.

Do not operate the sunroof when

The sunroof can be operated for

roof bars are installed on the vehicle

approximately 30 seconds the igni-

or when there is luggage on the roof.

tion switch or Engine Start/Stop but-

ton is in the ACC or LOCK/OFF posi-

tion. However, if the front door is

open, the sunroof cannot be operat-

ed even within the 30 seconds peri-

od.

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Features of your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

Tilt open/close

✽ NOTICE

•

The sunshade opens automatically

The sunroof glass cannot slide open

when the sunroof glass is opened,

and tilt open at the same time. You

but the sunshade does not close

cannot tilt the sunroof glass open

automatically when the sunroof

while the sunroof glass is slide open.

glass is closed. Also, only the sun-

Also, you cannot slide the sunroof

shade cannot be closed when the

glass open while the sunroof is tilt

sunroof glass is opened.

open. Slide open or tilt open with the

•

Do not pull the sunshade up or

sunroof glass when the sunroof glass

down, or apply excessive force as

is completely closed.

such action may damage the sun-

shade or cause it to malfunction.

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•

Push the sunroof switch upward,

the sunroof glass tilts open.

•

Push the sunroof switch forward,

the sunroof glass automatically

closes.

To stop the sunroof movement at any

point, push the sunroof switch in any

direction.

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Features of your vehicle

Slide open/close

• Push the sunroof switch forward or Automatic reversal

rearward to the second detent

position, the sunroof glass oper-

ates automatically (auto slide fea-

ture).

To stop the sunroof movement at

any point, push the sunroof switch

in any direction.

✽ NOTICE

To reduce wind noise while driving,

we recommend that you drive at the

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recommended position before the

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maximum slide open position.

• Push the sunroof switch rearward,

If the sunroof glass senses any

the sunshade and sunroof glass

obstacle while it is closing automati-

slide open.

cally, it will reverse direction then

stop at a certain position.

Push the sunroof switch forward,

only the sunroof glass closes.

The auto reverse function may not

work if an object thin or soft is caught

• Push the sunroof switch forward or

between the sliding sunroof glass

rearward to the first detent posi-

and sunroof sash.

tion, the sunroof glass moves until

the switch is released.

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Features of your vehicle

•

Regularly remove any accumulat-

Resetting the sunroof

WARNING

ed dust on the sunroof rail.

•

Dust accumulated between the

•

Make sure heads, hands, arms

or any other body parts or

sunroof and roof panel can make

noise Open the sunroof and

objects are out of the way

before operating the sunroof.

remove dust regularly using a

clean cloth.

Body parts or objects may get

caught causing injuries or

•

Do not try to open the sunroof

when the temperature is below

vehicle damage.

freezing or when the sunroof is

•

Never deliberately use your

covered with snow or ice. The sun-

body parts to test the auto-

roof may not work properly and

matic reversal function. The

may break if opened by force.

sunroof glass may reverse

•

Do not open or drive with the sun-

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direction, but there is a risk of

roof glass open immediately after

injury.

In some circumstances resetting the

rain or washing the vehicle. Water

sunroof operation may need to be

may wet the interior of the vehicle.

performed. Some instances where

•

Do not extend any luggage outside

✽ NOTICE

resetting the sunroof may be

the sunroof while driving. Vehicle

required include:

• Do not continue to push the sun-

damage may occur if the vehicle

roof switch after the sunroof is

suddenly stops.

• When the 12-volt battery is either

fully opened, closed, or tilted.

disconnected or discharged

Damage to the sunroof motor

• When the sunroof fuse is replaced

WARNING

could occur.

• If the sunroof one-touch AUTO

• Continuous operations such as

Do not extend your head, arms,

OPEN/CLOSE operation is not

body parts or objects outside

slide open/close, tilt open/close,

functioning properly

etc. may cause the motor or sun-

the sunroof while driving.

Injuries may occur if the vehicle

roof system to malfunction.

suddenly stops.

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Features of your vehicle

Sunroof resetting procedure:

Sunroof open warning

CAUTION

1. It is recommended to perform the

reset procedure with the vehicle

Make sure the sunroof is closed

engine running. Start the vehicle in

fully when leaving your vehicle.

P (Park).

If the sunroof is left open, rain

2. Make sure the sunroof glass is in

or snow may wet the interior of

the fully closed position. If the sun-

the vehicle. Also, leaving the

roof glass is open, push the switch

sunroof open when the vehicle

forward until the sunroof glass is

is unattended may invite theft.

fully closed.

3. Release the switch when the sun-

roof glass is fully closed.

4. Push the switch forward until the

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sunroof glass moves slightly. Then

If the driver turns off the engine

release the switch.

when the sunroof is not fully closed,

5. Once again push and hold the

the warning chime will sound for sev-

sunroof switch forward until the

eral seconds and the sunroof open

sunroof glass slides open and

warning will appear on the cluster

close. Do not release the switch

LCD display.

until the operation is completed. If

Close the sunroof securely when

you release the switch during

leaving your vehicle.

operation, start the procedure

again from step 2.

✽ NOTICE

If the sunroof does reset when the

vehicle battery is disconnected or dis-

charged, or the sunroof fuse is blown,

the sunroof may not operate normally.

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Features of your vehicle

(Continued)

Tilt and telescopic steering

•

When abnormality is detected in

Tilt and telescopic steering allows

the electric power steering system,

you to adjust the steering wheel

to prevent a deadly accident, the

before you drive. You can also raise it

steering assist function will stop.

to give your legs more space when

At this time, the warning light

you get on or off the vehicle.

turns on or blinks on the cluster.

The steering wheel may become

difficult to control or operate.

The steering wheel should be posi-

tioned so that it is comfortable for

Have your vehicle checked imme-

diately, after moving the vehicle to

you to drive, while permitting you to

see the instrument panel warning

a safe zone.

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•

When the charging system warning

lights and gauges.

To change the steering wheel angle,

light comes on due to low voltage

pull down the lock-release lever (1),

(when the alternator or battery

WARNING - Steering

adjust the steering wheel to the

does not operate normally or mal-

wheel adjustment

desired angle (2) and height (3) then

function), the steering wheel may

Never adjust the angle and

pull up the lock-release lever to lock

require increased steering effort.

height of the steering wheel

(4) the steering wheel in place. Be

•

If the vehicle needs to be jump

while driving. You may lose

sure to adjust the steering wheel to

started due to battery discharge,

steering control.

the desired position before driving.

the steering wheel may not function

normally. This is a temporary situ-

ation caused by low battery volt-

✽ NOTICE

age. It will be solved once the bat-

After adjustment, sometimes the

tery is charged. Check for normal

lock release lever may not lock the

steering function by turning the

steering wheel. It is not a malfunc-

steering wheel slowly before driv-

tion. This occurs when two gears are

ing the vehicle.

not engaged correctly. In this case,

adjust the steering wheel again and

then lock the steering wheel.

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Features of your vehicle

Heated steering wheel

(if equipped)

WARNING

CAUTION

If the steering wheel becomes

•

Do not install any type of grip

too warm, turn the system off.

cover for the steering wheel, it

The heated steering wheel may

may impair the function of the

cause burns even at low tem-

heated steering wheel system.

peratures, especially if used for

•

When cleaning the heated

long periods of time.

steering wheel, do not use an

organic solvent such as paint

thinner, benzene, alcohol and

✽ NOTICE

gasoline. Doing so may dam-

age the surface of the steering

The heated steering wheel will turn

wheel.

off automatically approximately 30

minutes after the heated steering

•

If the surface of steering

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wheel is turned on.

wheel is damaged by sharp

With the ignition switch or ENGINE

object, damage to the heated

START/STOP button is ON position,

steering wheel components

pressing the heated steering wheel

could occur.

button warms the steering wheel.

The indicator on the button will illumi-

nate.

To turn the heated steering wheel off,

press the button once again. The

indicator on the button will turn off.

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Features of your vehicle

Horn

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To sound the horn, press the horn

symbols on your steering wheel.

Check the horn regularly to be sure it

operates properly.

✽ NOTICE

To sound the horn, press the area

indicated by the horn symbol on

your steering wheel

(see illustra-

tion). The horn will operate only

when this area is pressed.

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Features of your vehicle

MIRRORS

Inside rearview mirror

Day/night rearview mirror

WARNING - Mirror adjust-

(if equipped)

Adjust the rearview mirror so that the

ment

center view through the rear window

is seen. Make this adjustment before

Do not adjust the rearview mir-

you start driving.

ror while the vehicle is moving.

This could result in loss of con-

Do not place objects in the rear seat

trol.

or cargo area which would interfere

with your vision through the rear win-

dow.

WARNING

Do not modify the inside mirror

and don’t install a wide mirror. It

could result in injury during an

accident or deployment of the

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air bag.

Make this adjustment

before you

start driving and while the day/night

lever (3) is in the day position.

Pull the day/night lever

(3) toward

you to reduce the glare from the

headlights of the vehicles behind you

during night driving.

Remember that you lose some

rearview clarity in the night position.

❈(1) : Day, (2) : Night

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Features of your vehicle

Day/night rearview mirror with

Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM)

Telematics function (if equipped)

with MTS service (if equipped)

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For Telematics button function:

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1. Virtual Assist button

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For day and night function:

2. UVO (Voice local search) button

1. Virtual Assist button

Make this adjustment before you

3. Roadside Assist button

2. UVO (Voice local search) button

start driving and while the day/night

3. Roadside Assist button

lever (3) is in the day position.

Telematics buttons are also located

Pull the day/night lever

(3) toward

on the mirror.

you to reduce the glare from the

The electric rearview mirror automat-

headlights of the vehicles behind you

ically controls the glare from the

during night driving.

headlights of the vehicles behind you

in nighttime or low light driving condi-

Remember that you lose some

tions.

rearview clarity in the night position.

❈ (1) : Day, (2) : Night

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Features of your vehicle

The sensor (4) mounted in the mirror

Electric chromic mirror (ECM)

1. Virtual Assist button

senses the light level around the

with HomeLink® system

2. UVO (Voice local search) button

vehicle, and automatically controls

3. Roadside assist button

the headlight glare from the vehicles

behind you.

4. HomeLink Channel 1

When the engine is running, the

5. HomeLink Channel 2

glare is automatically controlled by

6. HomeLink Channel 3

the sensor mounted in the rearview

7. User interface indicator

mirror.

8. HomeLink operation indicator

Telematics buttons are also located

9. Orange blinking: Closing

on the mirror.

Solid Green: Closed

10.Orange blinking: Opening

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Solid Green: Open

Your vehicle may be equipped with a

Gentex Automatic-Dimming Mirror

and an Integrated HomeLink®

Wireless Control System.

During nighttime driving, this feature

will automatically detect and reduce

rearview mirror glare while the com-

pass indicates the direction the vehi-

cle is pointed. The HomeLink®

Universal Transceiver allows you to

activate your garage door(s), electric

gate, home lighting, etc.

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Features of your vehicle

Retain the original transmitter of the

Programming HomeLink^®

Standard programming

RF device you are programming for

✽ NOTICE

To program most devices, follow

use in other vehicles as well as for

these instructions:

•

When programming a garage

future HomeLink® programming. It is

door opener, it is advised to park

also suggested that upon the sale of

the vehicle outside of the garage.

the vehicle, the programmed

•

It is recommended that a new bat-

HomeLink® buttons

be

erased

for

tery be placed in the hand-held

security purposes.

transmitter of the device being pro-

grammed to HomeLink® for quick-

er training and accurate transaxle of

the radio-frequency signal.

•

Some vehicles may require the igni-

tion

switch

or

ENGINE

START/STOP button to be turned

to ACC position for programming

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and/or operation of HomeLink®.

•

In the event that there are still pro-

1.Press and release (1), (2) or (3)

gramming difficulties or questions

button.

after following the programming

• If the indicator (4) is turned ON in

steps

listed

below, contact

Orange, go to Step 3 since it is a

HomeLink® at: www.homelink.com

new programming.

or 1-800-355-3515.

• If the indicator (4) is continuously

turned ON or flashes in Green

rapidly several times, go to Step 2

since it is a programmed button.

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