
Features of your vehicle
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Steering wheel
䳜 If the Electronic Power Steering
System does not operate nor
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mally, the warning light will illumi
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nate on the instrument cluster.
The steering wheel may become
difficult to control or operate
abnormally. In this case, have the
system inspected by a profes
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sional workshop. Kia recom
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mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
䳜 When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature, abnor
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mal noise could occur. If tempera
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ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition.
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
A tilt and telescopic steering wheel
allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. You can also
raise it to give your legs more room
when you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi
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tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, whilst permitting you
to see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.
WARNING
䳜 Never adjust the angle of the
steering wheel whilst driving. You
may lose steering control and
cause severe personal injury,
death or accidents.
䳜 After adjusting, push the steering
wheel both up and down to be
certain it is locked in position.
Adjusting steering wheel angle and
height
1. To change the steering wheel
angle, pull down the lock release
lever (1).
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3, if
equipped).
Move the steering wheel, so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your face. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
warning lights and gauges. After
adjusting, pull up the lock.
3. Pull up the lock-release lever to
lock the steering wheel in place.
Push the steering wheel both up
and down to be certain it is locked
in position.
4. Be sure to adjust the steering
wheel to the desired position
before driving.
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