Table Of Contents - Kia Carens 2009 Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
Introduction4
Fuel Requirements6
Gasoline Engine6
Leaded6
Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol6
Diesel Fuel7
Gasolines For Cleaner Air7
Use Of Mtbe7
Vehicle Break-In Process8
Biodiesel8
Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster9
Your Vehicle At A Glance10
Interior Overview11
Instrument Panel Overview12
Engine Compartment13
Safety Features Of Your Vehicle15
Seats16
Front Seat16
2Nd Row Seats16
3Rd Row Seats16
Front Seat Adjustment - Manual19
Forward And Backward19
To Move The Seat Forward Or Backward19
To Recline The Seatback19
Seat Cushion Height (for Driver's Seat)20
Headrest20
Forward And Backward Adjustment21
Adjusting The Height Up And Down21
Active Headrest22
Seat Warmer22
Seatback Pocket23
Front Seat Adjustment - Power24
Seatback Angle25
Seat Cushion Height25
Rear Seat Adjustment25
Walk-In Seat28
Folding The Rear Seat29
To Fold Down The Rear Seatback31
Full Flat Seat33
Seat Belt Warning36
Lap/Shoulder Belt37
To Fasten Your Seat Belt37
To Release The Seat Belt39
Lap Belt39
3-Point Rear Centre Seat Belt41
To Fasten The Rear Centre Seat Belt41
To Unfasten The Rear Centre Seat Belt42
Stowing The Rear Seat Belt43
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt44
3Rd Row Seat (7-Seater)44
Seat Belt Precautions47
Infant Or Small Child47
Larger Children48
Pregnant Women48
Injured Person48
One Person Per Belt48
Care Of Seat Belts49
Periodic Inspection49
When To Replace Seat Belts49
Child Restraint System50
Using A Child Restraint System51
On Rear Seat Centre Position51
Installing A Child Restraint System By Lap/Shoulder Belt53
Securing A Child Restraint Seat With Tether Anchor System55
To Secure The Child Restraint Seat59
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System60
Srs Components And Functions61
Passenger's Front Air Bag62
Driver's Front Air Bag62
Driver's And Passenger's Front Air Bag63
To Deactivate or Reactivate the Passenger's Front Air Bag:67
Curtain Air Bag71
Side Air Bags74
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions74
How Does The Air Bag System Operate77
Noise And Smoke78
Installing Child Restraint on Front Passenger's Seat Is Forbidden78
Air Bag Warning Light79
Srs Care79
Additional Safety Precautions80
Adding Equipment To Or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle81
Air Bag Warning Label82
Features Of Your Vehicle83
Keys85
Record Your Key Number85
Key Operations85
Immobiliser System86
To Deactivate The Immobiliser System86
To Activate The Immobiliser System86
Remote Keyless Entry87
Remote Keyless Entry System Operations87
Tailgate Unlock87
Transmitter Precautions88
Battery Replacement88
Theft-Alarm System89
Armed Stage89
Theft-Alarm Stage90
Disarmed Stage90
Door Locks91
Operating Door Locks From Outside The Vehicle91
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle92
With Central Door Lock Switch92
With The Door Lock Button92
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System94
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock94
Tailgate95
Opening The Tailgate95
Closing The Tailgate95
Emergency Tailgate Safety Release96
Windows97
Power Windows98
Window Opening And Closing98
Auto Down Window98
Auto Up/Down Window99
Automatic Reversal99
Power Window Lock Button100
Bonnet101
Opening The Bonnet101
Closing The Bonnet102
Fuel Filler Lid103
Opening The Fuel Filler Lid103
Closing The Fuel Filler Lid103
Emergency Fuel Filer Lid Release105
Sunroof106
Sliding The Sunroof107
Tilting The Sunroof107
Sunshade108
Resetting The Sunroof109
Steering Wheel110
Power Steering110
A Tilt Steering Wheel Allows You To Adjust110
Horn111
Mirrors112
Inside Rearview Mirror112
Day/Night Rearview Mirror112
Electric Chromic Mirror (Ecm)112
To Operate The Electric Rearview Mirror113
To Operate The Compass113
Heading Display113
Calibration Procedure114
Setting The Compass Zone115
Compass Zone Map116
Outside Rearview Mirror117
Remote Control118
Folding The Outside Rearview Mirror118
Manual Type118
Electric Type119
Instrument Cluster120
Instrument Panel Illumination121
Gauges121
Speedometer121
Tachometer122
Engine Temperature Gauge122
Fuel Gauge123
Odometer/Tripmeter124
Trip Computer125
Odometer (Km Or Mi)125
Driving Time126
Average Speed (Km/H Or Mph)126
Average Fuel Consumption127
Distance To Empty (Km Or Mi)127
Warnings And Indicators127
Seat Belt Warning Light129
Seat Belt Warning Chime129
Turn Signal Indicator Lights130
High Beam Indicator130
Engine Oil Pressure Warning130
Parking Brake Warning131
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning131
Front Fog Light Indicator132
Charging System Warning132
Tailgate Open Warning Light132
Door Ajar Warning Light132
Immobiliser Indicator133
Low Fuel Level Warning133
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator133
Esp Indicator (Electronic Stability Program)134
Esp Off Indicator134
Cruise Indicator134
Cruise Set Indicator135
Key Reminder Warning Chime135
Glow Indicator135
Fuel Filter Warning Light135
Rear Parking Assist System136
Operation Of The Rear Parking Assist System136
Types Of Warning Sound136
The Detecting Range May Decrease137
Rear Parking Assist System Precautions137
Non-Operational Conditions Of Rear Parking Assist System137
Hazard Warning Flasher138
Self-Diagnosis138
Lighting139
Battery Saver Function139
Lighting Control139
Parking Light Position139
Headlight Position140
Auto Light Position140
High Beam Operation141
Turn Signals And Lane Change Signals141
Front Fog Light142
Rear Fog Light142
Daytime Running Light143
Headlight Leveling Device143
Wipers And Washers144
Windshield Wiper/Washer144
Rear Window Wiper/Washer144
Windshield Wipers145
Auto Control145
Windshield Washers147
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch148
Interior Light149
Map Lamp149
Room Lamp149
Defroster150
Vanity Mirror Lamp150
Rear Window Defroster151
Outside Mirror Defroster151
Front Windshield Deicer151
Manual Climate Control System152
Heating And Air Conditioning153
Mode Selection154
Max A/C-Level154
Face-Level154
Bi-Level154
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, E, D)155
Defrost-Level (A, D)155
Instrument Panel Vents155
Temperature Control155
Air Intake Control156
Recirculated Air Position156
Outside (Fresh) Air Position156
Fan Speed Control157
Air Conditioning157
System Operation158
Operation Tips158
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips159
Climate Control Air Filter159
Automatic Climate Control System161
Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning162
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning163
Temperature Conversion165
To Defrost Outside Windshield169
To Defog Inside Windshield169
Defogging Logic170
Storage Compartment171
Centre Console Storage171
Sunglass Holder172
Multi Box172
Luggage Box173
Luggage Side Tray173
Interior Features174
Cigarette Lighter174
Cup Holder175
Front175
Front/Rear176
Sunvisor176
Power Outlet177
Digital Clock178
Display Conversion178
Minute178
Reset178
Shopping Bag Holder179
Clothes Hanger179
Luggage Net Holder179
Cargo Security Screen180
Exterior Feature181
Roof Rack181
Audio System183
Roof Antenna183
Audio Remote Control183
Radio Mode184
Cdp Mode184
Cdc Mode184
Aux, Usb And Ipod Port184
Fm Reception185
How Car Audio Works185
Am(Mw, Lw) Reception186
Fm Radio Station186
Station Swapping187
Multi-Path Cancellation187
Care Of Disc188
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa710)189
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa710R)190
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa760)191
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa760R)192
Fm Selection Button193
Am Selection Button193
Preset Button193
Ast(Auto Store) Button193
Fader Control194
Balance Control194
Bass Control194
Middle Control194
Cdp, Aux (Pa710)195
Cdp, Aux (Pa710R)196
Cdc, Aux (Pa760)197
Cdc, Aux (Pa760R)198
Cd Loading Slot199
Cd Eject Button199
Repeat Button199
Random Play Button199
Cd Indicator(Cdp Only)200
Folder Moving Button200
Cd Load Button200
Aux Selection Button200
Using Usb (Pa710)203
Using Usb (Pa710R)204
Using Usb (Pa760)205
Using Usb (Pa760R)206
Info Selection Button207
Track Moving Button207
Usb Selection Butto207
Driving Your Vehicle214
Before Driving216
Before Entering Vehicle216
Necessary Inspections216
Before Starting216
Key Positions217
Illuminated Ignition Switch217
Ignition Switch Position217
Acc (Accessory)217
Starting The Engine218
Shift Lever218
Starting The Diesel Engine219
Starting And Stopping The Engine For Turbocharger Intercooler219
Manual Transaxle220
Manual Transaxle Operation220
Using The Clutch221
Downshifting221
Good Driving Practices222
Automatic Transaxle223
Automatic Transaxle Operation223
Transaxle Ranges224
N (Neutral)225
R (Reverse)225
D (Drive)225
Sports Mode226
Shift Lock System227
Shift-Lock Override227
Ignition Key Interlock System227
Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start229
Brake System230
Power Brakes230
In The Event Of Brake Failure230
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator231
Applying The Parking Brake231
Parking Brake Pedal231
Releasing The Parking Brake232
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)233
Electronic Stability Program (Esp)235
Esp Operation236
Esp On Condition236
When Operating236
Esp Operation Off236
Indicator Light237
Esp Off Usage237
When Driving237
Good Braking Practices238
Cruise Control System240
To Set Cruise Control Speed241
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed241
To Decrease The Cruising Speed242
To Cancel Cruise Control242
To Temporarily Accelerate With The Cruise Control On242
To Resume Cruising Speed At More Than Approximately 40 Km/H243
To Turn Cruise Control Off243
Economical Operation244
Special Driving Conditions246
Hazardous Driving Conditions246
Rocking The Vehicle246
Smooth Cornering247
Driving At Night247
Driving In The Rain248
Driving In Flooded Areas248
Highway Driving249
Winter Driving250
Snowy Or Icy Conditions250
Snow Tyres250
Tyre Chains251
Chain Installation251
Check Battery And Cables252
Check Spark Plugs And Ignition System252
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant252
To Keep Locks From Freezing253
Carry Emergency Equipment253
Use Approved Window Washer Anti-Freeze In System253
Trailer Towing254
Hitches255
Safety Chains256
Trailer Brakes256
Driving With A Trailer256
Following Distance257
Passing257
Backing Up257
Making Turns257
Driving On Grades258
Parking On Hills258
Maintenance When Trailer Towing259
Brake Pedal259
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer260
Weight Of The Trailer261
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue261
Vehicle Weight262
Base Curb Weight262
Vehicle Curb Weight262
Cargo Weight262
Loading Your Vehicle - For Australia263
Certification Label263
Tyre Label263
What To Do In An Emergency264
Road Warning265
If The Engine Stalls At A Crossroad Or Crossing265
If You Have A Flat Tyre While Driving265
If The Engine Will Not Start266
If Engine Stalls While Driving266
If Engine Doesn't Turn Over Or Turns Over Slowly266
Emergency Starting267
Jump Starting267
Jump Starting Procedure268
Push-Starting268
If The Engine Overheats269
If You Have A Flat Tyre (With Spare Tyre, If Equipped)270
Jack And Tools270
Jacking Instructions270
Removing And Storing The Spare Tyre271
To Remove The Spare Tyre271
To Store The Spare Tyre272
Changing Tyres272
Wheel Nut Tightening Torque275
Carrying A Flat Tyre278
To Place A Flat Tyre In The Vehicle279
If You Have A Flat Tyre (With Tyremobilitykit, If Equipped)280
2Nd Stage: Check Tyre Pressure284
Technical Data288
Towing289
Towing Service289
Removable Towing Hook (Rear)290
Emergency Towing291
Emergency Towing Precautions292
Tie-Down Hook293
Maintenance294
Engine Oil Filler Cap295
Brake Fluid Reservoir295
Air Cleaner295
Fuse Box295
Negative Battery Terminal295
Positive Battery Terminal295
Maintenance Services297
Owner's Responsibility297
Owner Maintenance Precautions298
Owner Maintenance299
Owner Maintenance Schedule299
While Operating Your Vehicle299
At Least Monthly300
At Least Twice A Year300
At Least Once A Year300
Scheduled Maintenance Service301
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Australia302
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions309
Severe Driving Conditions310
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items311
Engine Oil And Filter311
Drive Belts311
Fuel Filter (Cartridge)311
Timing Belt312
Vapour Hose And Fuel Filler Cap312
Air Cleaner Filter312
Valve Clearance312
Cooling System313
Coolant313
Manual Transaxle Fluid313
Brake Hoses And Lines313
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick313
Drive Shafts And Boots314
Air Conditioning Refrigerant314
Power Steering Pump, Belt And Hoses314
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint314
Engine Oil315
Checking The Engine Oil Level315
Engine Coolant316
Checking The Coolant Level316
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter316
Radiator Cap316
Changing The Coolant318
Brake And Clutch Fluid319
Checking The Brake/Clutch Fluid Level319
Checking The Power Steering Fluid Level320
Checking The Power Steering Hose320
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir320
Automatic Transaxle Fluid321
Checking The Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level321
Changing The Automatic Transaxle Fluid322
Washer Fluid323
Checking The Washer Fluid Level323
Checking The Parking Brake323
Fuel Filter (For Diesel)324
Draining Water From Fuel Filter324
Fuel Filter Cartridge Replacement324
Filter Replacement325
Filter Inspection327
Wiper Blades329
Blade Inspection329
Blade Replacement329
Rear Window Wiper Blade330
Front Windshield Wiper Blade330
Battery331
For Best Battery Service331
Battery Recharging332
Tyres And Wheels333
Tyre Care333
Reset Items333
Recommended Cold Tyre Inflation Pressures333
Checking Tyre Inflation Pressure335
How To Check335
Tyre Rotation336
Wheel Alignment And Tyre Balance337
Tyre Replacement337
Compact Spare Tyre Replacement338
Wheel Replacement339
Tyre Traction339
Tyre Maintenance339
Tyre Sidewall Labeling339
Tyre Speed Ratings340
Wheel Size Designation340
Example Tyre Size Designation340
Example Wheel Size Designation340
Maximum Load Rating341
Tyre Ply Composition And Material341
Checking Tyre Life341
Traction - Aa, A, B & C342
Temperature -A, B & C342
Fuses343
Blade Type343
Cartridge Type343
Fusible Link343
Inner Panel Fuse Replacement344
Memory Fuse345
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement345
Main Fuse346
Fuse/Relay Panel Description347
Inner Fuse Panel347
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel347
Diesel Only347
Light Bulbs353
Headlight Bulb354
Side Repeater Light Bulb Replacement355
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement356
High Mounted Stop Light Replacement357
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement357
Interior Light Bulb Replacement358
Appearance Care359
Exterior Care359
Finish Maintenance359
Washing359
Waxing360
Finish Damage Repair360
Bright-Metal Maintenance360
Underbody Maintenance361
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance361
Corrosion Protection362
Protecting Your Vehicle From Corrosion362
Common Causes Of Corrosion362
High-Corrosion Areas362
To Help Prevent Corrosion363
Keep Your Garage Dry363
Interior Care364
Interior General Precautions364
Fabric364
Vinyl364
Emission Control System365
Crankcase Emission Control System365
Evaporative Emission Control365
Canister366
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (Pcsv)366
Vehicle Modifications366
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions366
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters367
Specifications & Consumer Information368
Dimensions369
Bulb Wattage369
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities372
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number373
Temperature Range For Sae Viscosity Numbers373
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)374
Vehicle Certification Label374
Tyre Specification And Pressure Label375
Engine Number375
Index376