Kia CADENZA 2020 User manual

2020

FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting your new Kia vehicle.
As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehicles with exceptional value, Kia Motors is dedicated to pro-
viding you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations.
If technical assistance is needed on your vehicle, authorized Kia dealerships can provide you with factory-trained technicians,
recommended special tools, and genuine Kia replacement parts.
This Owner's Manual will acquaint you with the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this
vehicle, along with the maintenance needs of this vehicle. Therefore, you may find some descriptions and illustrations not appli-
cable to your vehicle. You are advised to read this publication carefully and follow the instructions and recommendations. Please
always keep this manual in the vehicle for your, and any subsequent owner's, reference.
All information contained in this Owner's Manual was accurate at the time of publication. However, as Kia continues to make
improvements to its products, the company reserves the right to make changes to this manual or any of its vehicles at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligations.
Please drive safely, and enjoy your Kia vehicle!
© 2020 Kia MOTORS AMERICA, Inc.
All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in
whole or in part without the written consent of Kia Motors
America, Inc.
Printed in Korea

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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications, Consumer information and
Reporting safety defects
Index
table of contents

Introduction
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Operation in foreign countries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . 1-6
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Introduction
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. We strong-
ly recommend that you read the
entire manual. In order to minimize
the chance of death or injury, you
must read the WARNING and CAU-
TION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words
in this manual to best explain how to
enjoy your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you will learn about fea-
tures, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents.
Use the index when looking for a
specific area or subject; it has an
alphabetical listing of all information
in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sec-
tions plus an index. Each section
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that section
has the information you want.
You will find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this
manual. These WARNINGs were pre-
pared to enhance your personal safe-
ty.You should carefully read and follow
ALL procedures and recommenda-
tions provided in these WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.
✽✽NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being provided.
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having a pump
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. (Do not use methanol blend-
ed fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. (Consult an
authorized Kia dealer for details.)
• Tighten the cap until it clicks one
time, otherwise the Check Engine
light will illuminate.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situa-
tion in which harm, serious bod-
ily injury or death could result if
the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which damage to your vehicle
could result if the caution is
ignored.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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Introduction
Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-
taining methanol (also known as
wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline.
Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol
may be used in your vehicle.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 15% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Ethanol provides less
energy than gasoline and it attracts
water, and it is thus likely to reduce
your fuel efficiency and could lower
your MPG results.
Methanol may cause drivability prob-
lems and damage to the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
1. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
3. Gasohol containing more than
15% ethanol.
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufac-
tured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati-
ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine perform-
ance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. Kia recom-
mends that customers do not use
fuel with an ethanol content exceed-
ing 15%.
✽✽NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
does not cover damage to the fuel sys-
tem or any performance problems
caused by the use of “E85” fuel.
✽✽NOTICE
Never use any fuel containing
methanol. Discontinue use of any
methanol containing product which
may inhibit proper drivability.
WARNING - Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the noz-
zle automatically shuts off.
Attempts to force more fuel
into the tank can cause fuel
overflow onto you and the
ground causing a risk of fire.
• Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage, especially
in the event of an accident.

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Other fuels
Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si),
MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene
(Fe), and Other metalic additives,
may cause vehicle and engine dam-
age or cause misfiring, poor acceler-
ation, engine stalling, catalyst melt-
ing, clogging, abnormal corrosion,
life cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.
✽✽NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or per-
formance problem caused by the use
of these fuels may not be covered by
your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful man-
ganese-based fuel additives Such as
MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not
recommend the use of gasoline con-
taining MMT. This type of fuel can
reduce vehicle performance and affect
your emission control system. The
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the
cluster may come on.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and damage components
of the fuel system, engine control sys-
tem and emission control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance performance
of the Emission Control System. For
more information on TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, please go to the
website (www.toptiergas.com)
For customers who do not use TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, addi-
tives that you can buy separately may
be added to the gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive should
be added to the fuel tank at every
7,500miles or every engine oil change
is recommended. Additives are avail-
able from your authorized Kia dealer
along with information on how to use
them. Do not mix other additives.

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Introduction
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
• If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
No special break-in period is need-
ed. By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 600 miles (1,000
km) you may add to the perform-
ance, economy and life of your vehi-
cle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first
1,200 miles (2,000 km) of opera-
tion.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS

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This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an
air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle's
systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety sys-
tems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your
vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/ fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was travel-
ing.
These data can help provide a bet-
ter understanding of the circum-
stances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only
if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of per-
sonally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investiga-
tion.
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS

Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 2

Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood .....................................................4-34
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle)..4-115
Head lamp (Maintenance) ....................7-69
3. Front turn signal lamp (Maintenance)...7-69
4. Wheel and tire (Maintenance) ..............7-35
Wheel and tire (Specification) ................8-4
5. Outside rearview mirror ........................4-62
6. Panorama sunroof ................................4-40
7. Front windshield wiper blades
(Features of your vehicle)...................4-124
Front windshield wiper blades
(Maintenance).......................................7-30
8. Windows ...............................................4-29
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■Front view
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Door ......................................................4-15
2. Fuel filler door ......................................4-36
3. Rear combination lamp
(Maintenance).......................................7-69
4. High mounted stop lamp
(Maintenance).......................................7-69
5. Trunk ...........................................4-21, 4-25
6. Antenna ..............................................4-168
7. Rear view camera.................................4-99
8. Rear ultrasonic sensors......................4-102
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■Rear view
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button.........................4-19
2. Power window switches ........................4-29
3. Central door lock switch........................4-17
4. Power window lock button.....................4-32
5. Outside rearview mirror control switch..4-63
6. Outside rearview mirror folding button..4-64
7. Fuel filler door open button ...................4-36
8. Trunk open/close button ........................4-21
9. ESC OFF button ...................................5-32
10. Instrument panel illumination
control switch ......................................4-66
11. Blind-Spot Safety button .....................5-72
12. Lane Safety button..............................5-63
13. Steering wheel ....................................4-46
14. Tilt and telescopic steering
control lever.........................................4-47
15. Inner fuse panel ..................................7-51
16. Brake pedal .........................................5-17
17. Hood release lever..............................4-34
18. Seat.......................................................3-2
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Steering wheel audio controls
(Refer to "Car Infotainment System Quick
Reference Guide".)
2. Driver's front air bag .............................3-53
3. Horn ......................................................4-50
4. Instrument cluster .................................4-65
5. Wiper/Washer .....................................4-124
6. ENGINE START/STOP button................5-6
7. Cruise button ........................................5-94
Lane Driving Assist button..................5-121
8. Infotainment System screen
(Refer to "Car Infotainment System Quick
Reference Guide".)
9. Hazard warning flasher switch................6-2
10. Climate control system .....................4-133
11. Shift lever............................................5-10
12. Seat warmer
/Air ventilation switch .............4-156, 4-158
13. Heated steering wheel button.............4-49
14. Drive mode control button ..................5-39
15. Electronic Parking Brake(EPB) switch .5-19
16. AUTO HOLD control button ................5-26
17. Parking/View button..........................4-100
18. Power outlet......................................4-159
19. USB charger .....................................4-160
20. USB port ...........................................4-169
21. Wireless smart phone charging
system ..............................................4-161
22. Center console box...........................4-154
23. Glove box..........................................4-154
24. Passenger's front air bag....................3-53
25. Light control ......................................4-115
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Engine coolant reservoir....................7-21
2. Engine oil filler cap ............................7-19
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-23
4. Air cleaner .........................................7-25
5. Fuse box............................................7-53
6. Negative battery terminal ..................7-32
7. Positive battery terminal ....................7-32
8. Engine oil dipstick..............................7-18
9. Radiator cap ......................................7-22
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir....7-24
■■Gasoline Engine (Lambda 3.3L - GDI)
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

Safety features of your vehicle
Important safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Always wear your seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Restrain all children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Air bag hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Driver distraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Control your speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
• Front seat adjustment - power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
• Driver position memory system (for power seat). . . 3-10
• Headrest (for front seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
• Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
• Pre-tensioner seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
• Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
• Children always in the rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
• Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . . 3-29
• Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS). . . . . . . . 3-32
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
• How does the air bag system operate? . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
• Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
• SRS care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
• Adding equipment to or modifying your
air bag-equipped vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
• Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
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You will find many safety precautions
and recommendations throughout
this section, and throughout this man-
ual.The safety precautions in this sec-
tion are among the most important.
Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of accidents. Air bags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with air
bags, ALWAYS make sure you and
your passengers wear your seat
belts, and wear them properly.
Restrain all children
All children under age 13 should ride
in your vehicle properly restrained in
a rear seat, not the front seat. Infants
and small children should be
restrained in an appropriate child
restraint. Larger children should use
a booster seat with the lap/shoulder
belt until they can use the seat belt
properly without a booster seat.
Air bag hazards
While air bags can save lives, they
can also cause serious or fatal
injuries to occupants who sit too
close to them, or who are not prop-
erly restrained. Infants, young chil-
dren, and shorter adults are at the
greatest risk of being injured by an
inflating air bag. Follow all instruc-
tions and warnings in this manual.
Driver distraction
Driver distraction presents a serious
and potentially deadly danger, espe-
cially for inexperienced drivers.
Safety should be the first concern
when behind the wheel and drivers
need to be aware of the wide array of
potential distractions, such as drowsi-
ness, reaching for objects, eating,
personal grooming, other passen-
gers, and using cellular phones.
Drivers can become distracted when
they take their eyes and attention off
the road or their hands off the wheel
to focus on activities other than driv-
ing. To reduce your risk of distraction
or getting into an accident:
• ALWAYS set up your mobile
devices (i.e., MP3 players, phones,
navigation units, etc.) when your
vehicle is parked or safely stopped.
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Safety features of your vehicle
• ONLY use your mobile device
when allowed by laws and when
conditions permit safe use. NEVER
text or email while driving. Most
states have laws prohibiting drivers
from texting. Some states and
cities also prohibit drivers from
using handheld phones.
• NEVER let the use of a mobile
device distract you from driving.
You have a responsibility to your
passengers and others on the road
to always drive safely, with your
hands on the wheel as well as your
eyes and attention on the road.
Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current condi-
tions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
Keep your vehicle in safe con-
dition
Having a tire blowout or a mechani-
cal failure can be extremely haz-
ardous. To reduce the possibility of
such problems, check your tire pres-
sures and condition frequently, and
perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.

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Driver`s seat
(1) Driver position memory system*
(2) Forward and backward
(3) Seat back angle
(4) Seat cushion height
(5) Lumbar support*
(6) Cushion extension*
(7) Headrest
Front Passenger`s seat
(8) Forward and backward
(9) Seat back angle
(10) Seat cushion height*
(11) Lumbar support*
(12) Headrest
Rear seat
(13) Armrest
(14) Ski-pass through
(15) Headrest
* : if equipped
SEAT
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