Adjusting your clock

It's that time again. Time to re-set your clock in your Kia. We are going to kill two birds with one stone here.  Here are instructions for setting to daylight savings time (which you will need in the spring). To "fall back" follow these steps and UN-CHECK the daylight savings time box. That will bring you back to standard time. Pretty simple.

As always, you can leave a question here, and I will answer it!  Thanks for visiting, and have a KIA Day!!

How to Adjust the Clock in Your Kia for Daylight Saving Time

To begin the process of adjusting your clock, make sure your car is either ON or in the ACCESSORY position. Find a safe spot to stop before you start going through the next steps.

Adjusting Time Via the UVO Infotainment System

• Press the Setup button on your instrument panel
• Select the Clock button on the touchscreen
• Set Daylight Saving Time to "On"
• Clock will adjust automatically

Adjusting Time Via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Touch the gear-shaped Setup button on your touchscreen
• Swipe to the next page and select Date and Time
• Turn Daylight Saving Time on to automatically adjust time

And that's how you adjust your clock for Daylight Saving Time! Be sure to make the adjustment for March and November to avoid one of those awkward hour-off moments.

A word about smart keys

Smart Keys are all the rage.  A few things about your smart key.  You can unlock your car and start it without ever taking that key out of your pocket.  To unlock your car, just walk up with your key in your pocket or purse and press the button on the door handle. Once for the drivers door and twice to unlock all the doors. As long as the key in within about 3 feet of the driver's door it will work. If it does not unlock the door, it indicates a weak fob battery. Simple to replace, just bring it to your Kia dealership or any auto parts store.  

If your battery is too low to enter the car, simply take the hard key out of the fob. Push the small button on the fob and slide they key out.  Use it to unlock the door. Then push the start button WITH THE FOB and the car should start. 

I always recommend that you keep a key next to your bed.  Should you ever have an intruder or medical emergency, you can always hit the panic button on the fob to draw attention to your emergency.

Also, NEVER keep your fob next to any exterior wall or near your front door.  There are people that can access the key code that your fob transmits to unlock and start your car.  As great as these keys are, like anything else, they have their shortcomings.  Keep your key somewhere in the center of your house, or you can get an aluminum box that will block the signal. They are available on line. 

All in all, push button start and smart keys are great.  Rumor is the next step with be bio-metric ID to start and unlock your car with a finger print, much like many smart phones.  Some upper Luxury Brands are already doing this. 

As always, should you have any questions or comments, leave me a note here... or email me at cashatkia@gmail.com

Come see me any time at Jim Marsh Kia, West Centennial in Las Vegas, NV

Have a KIA day!!

Why Certified Pre Owned?

Are you Covered? Trust Kia Certified. Ever breakdown in the middle of vacation, or have a tire go flat from roadside debris? Kia Certified Pre-Owned vehicles come with numerous quality benefits not found with a typical used car purchase. Upon purchasing a Kia Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, you will receive a welcome package detailing the additional coverage provided, including Roadside Assistance and Towing / Rental / Travel Breakdown coverage. Kia Certified Pre-Owned benefits are available on a variety of Kia models. Make sure the Kia Certified logo appears on your next used vehicle. Kia Certified Pre-Owned vehicles provide you with peace of mind and assurance that you have purchased a quality used vehicle. By purchasing a Kia Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, you can be assured that you are investing in a quality product, which comes with a Pre-Owned Limited Powertrain Warranty. Choosing a Certified Pre-Owned Kia gives you the confidence of knowing every vehicle comes equipped with Kia's comprehensive:

• 10-year/100,000-mile Certified Pre-Owned Limited Powertrain Warranty
• 12 month/12,000 mile Platinum Coverage

• 24-Hour Roadside Assistance
• Towing/Rental/Travel Breakdown Coverage

• 150-Point Quality Assurance Inspection
• Free CARFAX® Report on vehicle history
• 10-Year Unlimited Mileage Roadside Assistance Plan
• Eligible for Additional Failure Coverage

  • RENTAL CAR COVERAGE

Up to $35 per day for maximum of ten (10) days for car rental expense incurred due to a covered mechanical breakdown or manufacturer's warranty repair.

• TOWING COVERAGE

Up to $75 for towing charges per covered mechanical breakdown.

• TRAVEL BREAKDOWN COVERAGE

For breakdowns more than 100 miles from home you will be reimbursed up to $100 per day for a maximum of $500 per occurrence for food and lodging per covered mechanical breakdown.

• Certified is a great way to buy. Remember, you can always contact me at : cashatkia@centurylink.com

Using Kia Installed Remote Start on your new Kia

The Remote start on Kia Products involves a few steps. Here is a Video showing you easy steps for remote start. Thanks to McDonald Automotive for this.

Using Kia Remote Start (video)

Changing your thermometer from C to F or visa versa

I had a customer come in today who needed help changing his thermometer on the instrument panel from C to F.  He had no idea why it changed.  (He was messing around with is reset button and it will be clear when I explain).

It's a simple procedure.  If you want to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit or visa versa,  scroll your menu to the RANGE reading (distance to empty) and then hold the reset button for 5 or 6 seconds.  The temperature reading will change. That's all there is to it.  Useful for all those road trips to Canada or Mexico! :-)

Have a KIA Day!

SMART KEY TIPS

If you purchased a Kia Ex or SX model, chances are you have a smart key. A smart key is a key that you never have to remove from your pocket or purse to have access to unlocking the doors and starting the car. There are several styles depending on the model.  

The way these work is simple. A sensor in the car reads the key. It must be within 18 inches of the car in order for the car to read it.  You will notice a button on the door handle of the car. With the key in your pocket or purse, and the car locked, press the button one time to unlock the driver's door, twice to unlock all the doors. When leaving the car, press the button once to lock the car. 

Once inside the car, place you foot on the brake pedal and push the start button. Note the key MUST BE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR in order for the car to start. 

You will also notice a button the the key fob that releases a hard key. In the event of a dead battery, you can use this key to unlock the driver's door (check the door handle. You will see a slot at the bottom rear that allows you to remove a cover to access the key hole). 


The smart key will not allow you to lock the car if the keys are left in it. It will also beep at you if you leave the car running and walk away. 

The buttons are pretty simple.  To the right is a Sedona Van key. Top to bottom. Lock, unlock, left and right power sliding doors, power tailgate and the red "I lost my car in the Wal Mart parking lot" button.

These keys cost a lot so don't lose them. They contain a battery that can be replaces if the fob fails to work properly. 

This key is considered a theft deterrent/ engine disability device to many insurance companies. Let them know you have a smart key.

Remember, you can always e mail me with questions at 'cashatkia@centurylink.net', or if you are in the Las Vegas Area, come see me at Jim Marsh Kia, 8555 West Centennial, Las Vegas. Ask for "Cash" and I will be happy to help you. 

Have a GREAT Kia Day

Let's talk about your spare tire (or lack thereof)....

Ok Kia Owner!  Here's one that MIGHT just surprise you.   If you own a Soul, Optima, Forte, Rio and even some Sorentos and Sportages newer than about 2010, chances are you do NOT have a spare tire.  Now, before you panic, let's talk about this. 

Granted, your sales person should have shown you this at the time of the demonstration of the car, or during final delivery.  To be fair, it's a very easy thing to overlook. So, before you go back yelling and screaming, let's be clear.  About 80% of cars sold today (especially imports) do not have a spare tire.  They have a 'Mobility Kit' that allows you seal and reinflate the tire to drive and get it repaired.  There are a few reasons for this. 

Reason 1: Federal Regulations require a minimum gas milage target. One way that car makers increase milage is to reduce weight.  A mobility kit weights about 2 pounds compared to a spare, jack and lug wrench which can weigh somewhere around 25 to 30 pounds. Sometime more. That does not sound like a lot, but it does make a difference especially when combined with other weight saving measures. 

Reason2: The way tires are made now, 9 out of 10 flats are caused by a puncture. (Nail, screw, Bic pen..etc).  It is easier to seal and re inflate the tire and take it to be fixed.  (Especially at 2am on the side of the freeway. 

NO SPARE (Optima EX)

SPARE (Cadenza)

Reason 3: It's safer.  When you buy a Kia, you get Road Side Assistance for 5 years, 60,000 miles. That means, you make a call, a tow truck comes and either tows you to the nearest Kia dealership, or they change your tire (if you have a spare) or they help with your mobility kit. All without you getting your hands dirty.  And seriously, when was the last time you changed a tire by yourself??

Now, all this being said, if you are losing your mind over not having a spare tire in your life, it is a simple thing to go to your Kia dealership parts department and get a spare tire kit. This includes the donut spare, lug wrench and jack.  On average it's about $200.00.  (Plus you get to keep the mobility kit that came with the car, so you are double covered. 

Remember the number to Kia Roadside assistance is programmed your UVO eservices . 1800-333-4KIA

Thanks, and remember, Jim Marsh Kia in Las Vegas is THE place to buy your next KIA! Come ask for me, (CASH) and I will be glad to help.

Have a GREAT day!

Allow me to introduce myself....I am a Kia Product Specialist

Hello Fellow Kia Owners.  Allow me to introduce myself to you.  My name is Ron Twist. They call me Cash. (Having something to do with the fact that I am also a singer who tributes Johnny Cash, but that's another day) 

I am the Certified Product Specialist at Jim Marsh Kia in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

I am offering this blog to Kia owners who have questions about anything and everything Kia.  I will post tips on how to.....whatever.  From programming your Bluetooth to activating your UVO system.  I will be posting short videos as well explaining different systems. 

The Kia Lineup is amazing. Technology is advancing quickly so I will try to keep you up on it.  We will discuss the new Niro, Sedona Van, Sorento SUV, Optima, Optima Turbo, Forte, Soul, Rio, Sportage, and of course the amazing K900.  And we also are very excited about the new Kia STINGER GT coming this fall. 

I open this up to you to submit questions about anything involving our kia.  I have a vast network of resources.  I sell the product, and have for 5 years.  My whole family drives Kias, and trust me....they aren't what they used to be. They are a JD powers #1 pick and having Peter Schryer from Audi as a head designer does not hurt. 

So feel free to submit questions to be answered on this blog. Many people have the same questions you do.  You can submit here in the comments, or you can email questions to
                           cashatkia@centurylink.net

Remember, if you are in the Vegas Area, Jim Marsh Kia is #1 in Nevada. 

Have a great day!