Kia Rondo suggested improvements

After 3 days with my 5 passenger EX with Premium Package I suggest Kia needs work on the following:
1.Better contrast on the stereo display - larger EQ display listings. The stereo unit is a major visual disappointment.
2.Satellite compatible stereo needed
3.Cargo net??
4.Sunroof wind deflector
5.The remote transmitter on the Key Fob is a bit weak
6.Better dealer support making options known, i.e. Cargo Cover
7.Privacy glass even is it is optional (should be standard in the EX model)
8.Other than the above, it is a well thought out and executed vehicle. Very enjoyable so far!

2007 4 cyl, 5 seat EX with Premium package

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mcreasy (Jan 14, 2008 11:33 pm)

#8 of 44 Re: Kia Rondo suggested improvements [ramblin] by taximom5

Jun 17, 2007 (5:36 am)

Replying to: ramblin (Apr 14, 2007 8:20 am)

Telescoping steering wheel and better driver-side armrests!

I love my Rondo, but I'm 5'6" with short arms (at least, short compared to some of you 6-footers!). No matter how I configure the seat and steering wheel, my elbows don't reach the armrest while I'm driving, which makes for very tiring long drives.

Anyone have any suggestions on anything I could buy or make to alleviate this?

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ramblin (Aug 12, 2007 7:11 am)

#9 of 44 rear seat air conditioning by taximom5

Jun 17, 2007 (5:50 am)

I forgot to mention in my previous post--my kids complain that in the back seat (the second row of our 7-seater), whoever is sitting in the middle gets blasted by the air conditioner while the two in the outboard positions sweat and swelter, as does anyone in the third row.

I know there are ducts under the two front seats, but for the life of me, I can't feel anything coming out of them. Is there a special setting to make them work, or are they not for air conditioning?

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notinks (Aug 07, 2007 7:46 am)
- conwelpic (Aug 07, 2007 10:18 am)
ramblin (Aug 12, 2007 7:05 am)
- conwelpic (Aug 12, 2007 3:18 pm)

#10 of 44 Rear shoulder belts by notinks

Aug 07, 2007 (7:46 am)

Replying to: taximom5 (Jun 17, 2007 5:50 am)

Does anyone else have trouble with the rear shoulder belts running directly across your neck? My stepson and I are both about 5'8" and it hits us both in a horrible spot!

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conwelpic (Aug 07, 2007 10:18 am)

#11 of 44 Re: Rear shoulder belts [notinks] by conwelpic

Aug 07, 2007 (10:18 am)

Replying to: notinks (Aug 07, 2007 7:46 am)

is that the second rear seat or the 3rd rear seat?

#12 of 44 Re: rear seat air conditioning [taximom5] by ramblin

Aug 12, 2007 (7:05 am)

Replying to: taximom5 (Jun 17, 2007 5:50 am)

I haven't spent any time in the back, but I think the only air outlets for AC is the vent in the rear of the console between the front seats. They have up/down, left/right, volume adjustments.

You might be able to use the floor vent adjustments on the front selector dial to get air out of the floor vents, but the front seat occupants will roast.

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conwelpic (Aug 12, 2007 3:18 pm)

#13 of 44 Re: Kia Rondo suggested improvements [taximom5] by ramblin

Aug 12, 2007 (7:11 am)

Replying to: taximom5 (Jun 17, 2007 5:36 am)

I miss my armrests from the Sedona. They weren't that comfortable, but at least the Sedona had them.

Suggestions? I would try a stout pillow or a covered piece of firm foam between the front seats. It won't work for me, because I never go anywhere without my coffee and the pillow would be in the way all of the time.

#14 of 44 Re: rear seat air conditioning [ramblin] by conwelpic

Aug 12, 2007 (3:18 pm)

Replying to: ramblin (Aug 12, 2007 7:05 am)

according to the owners manual (page 4/63) if you use the Bi-level setting your get air flow through the console ducts as well as the floor ducts under the two front seats this is in addition to the dash vents and front floor vents. Page 4/62 shows the various configurations depending on the setting.

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