Interior features

Cup holder

WARNING - Hot liquids • Do not place uncovered cups with hot liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you burn yourself. Such a burn to the driver could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

• To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden stop or collision, do not place uncovered or unsecured bottles, glasses, cans, etc., in the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion.




Cups or small beverage cans may be placed in the cup holders.


Cups or small beverage cans may be placed in the cup holders.

Sunvisor


Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows.

To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.

To use the sunvisor for the side window, pull it downward, unsnap it from the bracket (1) and swing it to the side (2).

Adjust the sunvisor extension forward or backward (3).

To use the vanity mirror, pull down the visor and slide the mirror cover (4).

The ticket holder (5) is provided for holding a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)

CAUTION - Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
If you use the vanity mirror lamp, turn off the lamp before return the sunvisor to its original position. It could result in battery discharge and possible sunvisor damage.


Power outlet (if equipped)


Power outlet (if equipped) The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should draw less than 10 amps with the engine running.

CAUTION
• Use the power outlet only when the engine is running and remove the accessory plug after use.

Using the accessory plug for prolonged periods of time with the engine off could cause the battery to discharge.

• Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in electric capacity.

• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operating level when using the power outlet.

• Close the cover when not in use.

• Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when plugged into a vehicle’s power outlet. These devices may cause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other electronic systems or devices used in your vehicle.

WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign element (pin, etc.) into a power outlet and do not touch with a wet hand.

You may get an electric shock.

Clock


Clock
Hour (1)
Pressing the H button will advance the time displayed by one hour.

Minute (2)
Pressing the M button will advance the time displayed by one minute.

To change the 24 hour format to the 12 hours format (if equipped), while pressing the “H” button, press the “M” button for 3 seconds or more. For example, if the “H” and “M” buttons are pressed for more than 3 seconds while the time is 22:15, the display will change to 10:15.

Floor mat anchor(s) (if equipped)


Floor mat anchor(s) (if equipped) When using a floor mat on the front floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward.

WARNING
• Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving, it may cause an accident.

• Don't put an additional floor mat on the top of the anchored floor mat, otherwise the additional mat may slide forward and interfere OED040228 with the movement of the pedals.

Luggage net holder (if equipped)


Luggage net holder (if equipped) To keep items from shifting in the cargo area, you can use the holders located in the cargo area to attach the luggage net.

If necessary, contact your authorized KIA dealer to obtain a luggage net.

CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should be taken when carrying fragile or bulky objects in the luggage compartment.

WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT overstretch the luggage net. ALWAYS
keep your face and body out of the luggage net’s recoil path. DO NOT use the luggage net when the strap has visible signs of wear or damage.

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