Page 1 Now that you are the owner of a Kia Vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your vehicle and the company like “What is a Kia?,” “Who is Kia?,” “What does ‘Kia’ mean?”...
Page 2 Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this man- ual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the When you require service, remember that your dealer right to discontinue or change specifications or design at knows your vehicle best.
Page 3 Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Knowing your vehicle Driving your vehicle Driving tips t abl e o f co nt ent s In case of an emergency Maintenance Specifications Index...
Page 4 Introduction How to use this manual / 1-2 Vehicle break-in process / 1-3...
Page 5 A NOTICE indicates interesting or with Kia vehicle. You should carefully tions. helpful information is being provid- read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNING’s,...
Page 6 Introduction VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS 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. •...
Page 7 Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4...
Page 8 Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door lock/unlock button....3-12 2. Power window switches....3-16 3. Outside rearview mirror control switch ..........3-88 4. Seat adjust knob ......3-21 5. Hood release lever ......3-84 6. Parking brake pedal ......4-15 7. Parking brake release lever....4-15 8.
Page 9 Your vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Driver’s Air Bag........3-63 2. Light control / Turn signals..4-48,4-50 3. Instrument cluster .......4-33 4. Wiper/Washer ........4-54 5. Ignition switch ........4-2 6. Seat warmer ........3-28 7. Hazard ..........4-59,6-2 8. Rear climate control selection button ..4-72 9.
Page 10 Your vehicle at a glance ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ..7-19 2. Power steering fluid reservoir .....7-16 3. Engine oil filler cap ......7-12 4. Auto transaxle oil dipstick ....7-17 5. Air cleaner...........7-20 6. Brake fluid reservoir......7-15 7. Engine oil dipstick .......7-12 8.
Page 11 Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-5 e-key (Electronic key) / 3-8 Immobilizer system / 3-11 Door locks / 3-12 Windows / 3-16 Knowing your vehicle Seats / 3-21 Driver position memory system / 3-35 Safety belts / 3-37 Air bags-advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-60 Trunk / 3-80...
Page 12 Should you lose your keys, this num- the glove compartment is turned ber will enable an authorized Kia Dealer to duplicate the keys easily. ➄ Mechanical key Remove the plate and store it in a ➄...
Page 13 WARNING WARNING - Ignition key Leaving children unattended in Use only Kia original parts for a vehicle with the ignition key is the ignition key in your vehicle. dangerous even if the key is not If an aftermarket key is used, the in the ignition.
Page 14 Knowing your vehicle With master and sub key 4. Close and then lock the glove box ➀ using the mechanical key. (type A, if equipped) 5. Leave the e-key with the atten- 1. Unlock the glove box with the mas- dant.
Page 15 Knowing your vehicle REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED) ➀ ➂ ➁ ➀ Lock ( Trunk lid open ( All doors are locked if the lock but- The trunk lid opens if this button is ton is pressed. Also, the trunk is pressed.
Page 16 When the transmitter does not work correctly, open and close the door with the ignition key. If you have a problem with the transmitter, con- tact an authorized Kia Dealer.
Page 17 • To avoid damaging the trans- how to use your transmitter or mitter, don't drop it, get it wet, replace the battery, contact an or expose it to heat or sun- authorized Kia dealer. ➀ light. 1GHA2007 Battery replacement Transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium bat- tery which will normally last for sev- eral years.
Page 18 Knowing your vehicle e-KEY (ELECTRONIC KEY, IF EQUIPPED) E-key functions Locking The lock button (in the front outside With possession of an e-key you can door handle), when pressed with all lock and unlock the vehicle doors, doors closed, locks all the doors. The and unlock the trunk and the e-key lock button will only operate when enables starting of the engine as...
Page 19 Knowing your vehicle Trunk lid open Deactivating of e-key While using the e-key, take note of the following facts: If you are within 0.7m~1m from the When using 2 e-keys, if you lock a outside trunk handle, with your e-key 1.
Page 20 • Using the wrong battery can ately take the vehicle and key to cause the e-key to malfunc- 1GHA2009 your authorized Kia dealer to pro- tion. Be sure to use the cor- Battery replacement tect it from potential theft. rect battery.
Page 21 Kia dealer. Otherwise the engine may not start Malfunctions caused by improp- or may stop soon after it starts. Keep er alterations, adjustments or...
Page 22 Knowing your vehicle DOOR LOCKS • Once the doors are unlocked, it may be opened by pulling the door handle. • When closing the door, push the door by the hand. Make sure that Lock Unlock doors are closed securely. 1GHA2011 OGH036908N Operating door locks from...
Page 23 Knowing your vehicle • Front doors cannot be locked if the ! Driver’s side ignition key is in the ignition switch Unlock Lock and front door is open. • If the inner door handle of front door is pulled when the door lock button is in lock position, the button is unlocked and door opens.
Page 24 Knowing your vehicle • When pushing down on the front CAUTION WARNING ➀ portion ( ) of the door lock switch, • The doors should always be all vehicle doors will lock. Leaving your vehicle unlocked fully closed and locked while can invite theft or possible harm •...
Page 25 Knowing your vehicle Impact sensing door unlock 1. Open the rear door. system (if equipped) 2. Push the child safety lock located on the rear edge of the door to the All doors will automatically unlock if a “lock” position. When the child collision that warrants SRS air bag safety lock is in the “lock ( )”...
Page 26 Knowing your vehicle WINDOWS ➀ Driver’s door power window switch ➁ Front passenger’s door power win- dow switch ➂ Rear door (left) power window switch ➃ Rear door (right) power window switch ➄ Window opening and closing ➅ Automatic power window ➆...
Page 27 Knowing your vehicle Power windows CAUTION CAUTION The ignition switch must be in the ON • To prevent the power window • Make sure hands and face are position for power windows to oper- system from the possibility of safely out of the way before ate.
Page 28 Knowing your vehicle Automatic power window Depressing or pulling up the power window switch momentarily to the second detent position ( ) com- pletely lowers or lifts the window even when the switch is released. To stop the window at the desired posi- tion while the window is in operation, pull up or depress the switch momentarily to the opposite direction...
Page 29 Knowing your vehicle Power window lock switch Power window timer WARNING (if equipped) • The driver can disable the power • The automatic window rever- window switches on a passenger The power windows can be operated sal feature (window lowers door by depressing the power win- for approximately 30 seconds after 15cm when a resistance is...
Page 30 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION Do not attempt to raise or lower rear curtain manually. Damage to parts or system mal- function could occur. 1GHA2083 OGH026049 Curtain (if equipped) Electric curtain switch (rear window) (if equipped) Rear seat side window Use the rear curtain installed in the Use the side curtains installed in the rear package shelf to shield the rear door panel to shield the rear seat...
Page 31 Knowing your vehicle SEAT Driver’s seat ➀ Seat adjustment, forward / back- ward/height ➁ Seatback recliner ➂ Seat heater switch* ➃ Lumbar support* ➄ Driver position memory system* Front passenger seat ➅ Seat adjustment, forward / back- ward ➆ Seatback recliner ➇...
Page 32 Knowing your vehicle For a comfortable seating position, WARNING WARNING - Driver’s seat adjust the seat forward, backward, up and down. • Loose objects in the driver’s • Never attempt to adjust seat foot area could interfere with while the vehicle is moving. the operation of the foot ped- This could result in loss of CAUTION...
Page 33 Knowing your vehicle Adjust the seat before driving, and (Continued) make sure the seat is locked secure- • Always drive and ride with ly by trying to move forward and your seatback upright and the backward without using the control lap portion of the safety belt, knob.
Page 34 Knowing your vehicle 5GHA2239 5GHA2240 5GHA2241 Adjusting front height of seat cushion Adjusting rear height of seat cushion Adjusting the height of seat cushion Move the front portion of the control Move the rear portion of the control To raise or lower the seat cushion, knob up to raise or down to lower the knob up to raise or down to lower the pull up or push down on the center of...
Page 35 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Driving or riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a front seat is reclined, the occupant’s hip may slide under the lap por- tion of the safety belt applying great force to the unprotected 5GHA2242...
Page 36 Knowing your vehicle WARNING In order to avoid unnecessary airbag injuries including the possibility of severe injury or death, always sit as far back as possible by moving the seat far back. Serious injury or death may be caused due to the STOP STOP deployment of the passenger’s...
Page 37 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an acci- dent. If a front seat is reclined, the occupant’s hip may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force to the unprotected abdomen or 5GHA2249...
Page 38 If there is no played on the switch (5 = warmest setting). change, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized KIA dealer. To turn off the seat warmer, set the switch to 0. As you operate the control switch,...
Page 39 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION WARNING • When cleaning the seats, do Passengers should use extreme not use an organic solvent caution when using seat warm- such as thinner, benzene, ers due to the possibility of alcohol and gasoline. Doing excess heating or burns. In par- so may damage the surface of ticular, the following types of the heater or seats.
Page 40 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident the head- rest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height as the top of the occupant's eyes. Also adjust the headrest so its dis- tance from the head is as wide 1GHA2246 1GHA2247...
Page 41 Knowing your vehicle Push the rear portion of the control WARNING switch, then seat cushion moves left rear seat backward and seatback returns to Use extreme caution so that upright position. hands or other objects are not caught in the seat mechanisms For easier passenger loading, if the while the seat is moving.
Page 42 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION left rear seat • When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such as thinner, benzene, alcohol and gasoline. Doing right rear seat so may damage the surface of the heater or seats. • To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place 1GHA2237A OGH026019...
Page 43 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Passengers should use extreme caution when using seat warm- ers due to the possibility of excess heating or burns. In par- ticular, the following types of passengers should exercise extreme care: 1. Infants, children, elderly or 1GHA2254 1GHA2255 handicapped persons, or hos-...
Page 44 Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING • For maximum effectiveness in • Make sure the engine is off, case of an accident the head- the transaxle is in P and the rest should be adjusted so the parking brake applied middle of the headrest is at whenever loading or unload- the same height as the top of ing cargo.
Page 45 Knowing your vehicle DRIVER POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Storing positions into memory Recalling positions from memory using the buttons on the door 1. Shift the transaxle lever into P while the ignition switch is ON. Storing driver’s seat positions 2.
Page 46 Knowing your vehicle Storing and recalling with Storing and recalling with e- Driver’s position recalling with e- transmitter key (if equipped) Unlock the driver’s door using the e- Storing with the transmitter Storing with the e-key key, and all positions stored in the Turn the ignition switch to LOCK from Turn the ignition switch to LOCK from system memory will be recalled auto-...
Page 47 Knowing your vehicle SAFETY BELTS ➀ CAUTION Both the driver's and front pas- senger's pre-tensioner seat belts will be activated in certain frontal collisions. The pre-ten- sioner seat belts can be activat- ed, where the frontal collision is severe enough, together with the air bag.
Page 48 6 seconds, or if an accident in which the airbags belts yourself. This must be it illuminates while the vehicle and/or pre-tensioner seat belts done by an authorized Kia is being driven, please have were activated. dealer. authorized dealer...
Page 49 Knowing your vehicle Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the WARNING driver and all passengers be proper- ly restrained at all times by using the • Do not strike the pre-tensioner WARNING - Safety belts safety belts provided with the vehi- seat belt assemblies.
Page 50 Always use the rear seat position(s) and forces of a collision. Kia dealer check it immediately. to install your child restraint(s). Never drive or ride with a twist- • The entire restraint system ed or jammed safety belt.
Page 51 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) WARNING WARNING - Belt use - Safety belt • Wear the lap portion as low as care Safety belts must be used cor- possible. Be sure that the lap rectly to work properly in an • A damaged belt may not give belt fits snugly around the accident.
Page 52 Knowing your vehicle Type B CAUTION As a reminder to the driver and pas- Never close the doors on any senger, safety belt warning light will part of the lap or shoulder belt. blink or illuminate for approximately 6 It can damage the safety belt or seconds each time you turn the igni- buckle which could increase the tion switch ON.
Page 53 Knowing your vehicle ➁ ➀ ➀ ➁ S2BLA371 S2BLA372 S2BLA373 ➀ ➀ Lap/shoulder belt 3. Insert the tongue plate ( ) into the 4. Position the lap portion ( ) of the ➁ open end of the buckle ( ) until an belt across your lap as LOW ON To fasten the front lap/shoulder audible “click”...
Page 54 Knowing your vehicle Type A Type B WARNING • The seatbacks should always remain comfortable, upright position while the vehicle is in motion. The safe- ty belt system will provide the most protection with the seat- backs in an upright position. •...
Page 55 • Never drive or ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt. If you cannot untwist or unjam ➁ the safety belt, see the nearest Kia dealer immediately. • Never use a single belt to ➀ restrain more than one person ➀...
Page 56 If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest WARNING Kia dealer immediately. • Never wear the shoulder por- • Never use a single belt to Lengthen tion of the safety belt under...
Page 57 Knowing your vehicle ➁ ➀ Too high Keep as low on hip Adjust to a snug fit bone as possible 1GHA2266 1GHA2267 1GHA2268 ➀ 3. Grasp the free portion of the belt 4. Make sure that the belt is placed 2.
Page 58 Knowing your vehicle Lap/shoulder belt type Lap/shoulder belt type 2GHA2121A 2GHA2122A ➀ Lap belt type Lap belt type 1GHA2269 To unfasten the lap belt: ➀ Press the release button ( ) on buckle. WARNING - Lap belt buckle Be sure the lap belt is posi- plate 1GHA2122 1GHA2121...
Page 59 Knowing your vehicle Proper use and care of the • To clean the belt webbing, use a Restraint of pregnant women mild soap solution recommended safety belt system Pregnant women should wear for cleaning upholstery or carpets. lap/shoulder belt assemblies when- To ensure that the safety belts pro- Follow the instructions provided ever possible according to specific...
Page 60 Knowing your vehicle Restraint of infants and small CAUTION - Hot metal WARNING - Children on children parts laps To increase their safety, infants and Safety belts and seats can Never hold a child on your lap or young children should always be become hot in a vehicle that has in your arms in a moving vehi- restrained by a restraint system...
Page 61 Knowing your vehicle Many companies manufacture child Restraint of larger children WARNING - Shoulder restraint systems (often called child As children grow, they may need to belts on small children seats) for infants and small children. use new child-restraint systems, An acceptable child restraint system •...
Page 62 Knowing your vehicle Child restraint system You are required by law to use safe- ty restraints for children. If small chil- (if equipped) dren ride in your vehicle you must For small children and babies, the put them in a child restraint system use of a child seat or infant seat is (safety seat).
Page 63 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) • Since a safety belt or child • Always make sure that the • Never allow a child to stand up restraint system can become shoulder belt portion of the or kneel on the seat. very hot if it is left in a closed outboard lap/shoulder belt is •...
Page 64 Knowing your vehicle Installation on the rear seats WARNING • Do install child WARNING restraint system in the front • Before installing the child passenger seat. Should an restraint system, read the accident occur and cause the instructions supplied by the passenger airbag to deploy, it child restraint system manu- could severely injure or kill an...
Page 65 Knowing your vehicle E2BLD310 E2BLD303 E2BLD347 3. Route lap/shoulder belt 4. Buckle the seat belt and allow the Installing a child restraint system by through the restraint according to seat belt to take up any slack. After lap belt (on the center rear seat) (If the seat manufacturer’s instruc- installation of the child restraint equipped) - Except Europe...
Page 66 Knowing your vehicle 3. Route the lap belt through the Child seat restraint suitability for seat position - For Europe restraint according to the seat Use child safety seats that have been officially approved and are appropriate manufacturer’s instructions. for your children. When using the child safety seats, refer to the following 4.
Page 67 Knowing your vehicle Securing a child restraint system with “ISOFIX” system and “Tether Anchorage” system (If equipped) ISOFIX is a standardised method of fitting child seats that eliminates the need to use the standard adult seat belt to secure the seat in the vehicle. This enables a much more secure and positive location with the added benefit of easier and quicker installa-...
Page 68 Knowing your vehicle WARNING When using vehicle’s “ISOFIX” system to install a child restraint system in the rear seat, all unused vehicle rear seat belt metal latch plates or tabs must be latched securely in their seat belt buckles and the seat belt webbing must be retracted 2GHA2127 behind the child restraint to pre-...
Page 69 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) WARNING • Do not mount more than one • Do not install a child restraint child restraint to a child seat at the center of the rear restraint lower anchorage seat using vehicle's point. The improper increased ISOFIX anchors.
Page 70 Knowing your vehicle AIRBAG - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ➄ ➅ ➆ ➇ ➀ Driver’s air bag ➁ Front passenger’s air bag* ➂ Front passenger’s air bag ON/OFF switch* ➃ Side air bag* ➄ Curtain air bag* ➅ Front impact sensor ➆...
Page 71 Knowing your vehicle What your airbag system does The importance of using NOTICE - Recording device safety belts (If equipped) Driver’s airbag and front passenger’s airbag are designed to supplement Your vehicle’s Supplemental There are four very important rea- the protection offered by the safety Restraint System Control Module is sons to use safety belts even with an belt in certain frontal collision.
Page 72 Have designed to inflate in certain vehicle towed authorized Kia dealer for side impacts. inspection necessary (Continued) repairs.
Page 73 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • You must always sit as far back from the steering wheel airbag as possible (chest at least 250 mm (10 inches) away from the steering wheel), while still maintaining a comfortable seating position for good 0GH026257 OGH026021 vehicle control, in order to...
Page 74 Knowing your vehicle NOTICE • When the front passenger’s air bag switch is set to "ON" position, the front passenger’s air bag is activat- ed and child or infant seat should not be installed on the front pas- senger seat. •...
Page 75 (Continued) WARNING If this occurs, have an author- • Even though your vehicle is • The driver is responsible for ized Kia dealer inspect the equipped with the front pas- the proper position of the front passenger’s air bag senger's ON/OFF front passenger’s air bag...
Page 76 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING • If driver brakes the vehicle • Never allow children/old • The front seat passenger’s heavily in an urgent situa- and feeble persons/pregnant airbag is much larger than the tions, occupants will women sit on the front pas- steering wheel airbag and thrown forward.
Page 77 Kia dealer. Inform them that your vehicle is equipped with side airbags. • Do not make modifications or additions to the seats. If seats not allowed by Kia Motors are used, unexpected injury may 2GHA2125A 2GHA2125B result in due to the malfunc-...
Page 78 Kia dealer. child restraint system. Make Failure to follow the above men- sure to put the child restraint tioned instructions can result in...
Page 79 Knowing your vehicle Why didn’t my airbag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation condi- tions of the airbag) There are many types of accidents in which the airbag would not be expected to provide additional pro- tection. These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents, as well as low speed impacts.
Page 80 Have the could result in serious per- vehicle checked and repaired sonal injury or death. by the authorized Kia dealer. • If the installation location or • Your vehicle been 1GHA2271 angle of the sensors is altered...
Page 81 Knowing your vehicle Although the front air bags (driver's In other words, they may inflate in and front passenger's air bags) are accidents such as slant collision or designed to inflate only in frontal col- impact, collision or impact where the lision, it may inflate in any collision if front portion of the vehicle goes front impact sensors detect a suffi-...
Page 82 Knowing your vehicle 1GHA2272 1GHA2273 AIR19A Airbag non-inflation conditions • Airbags may not inflate in rear col- • Front airbags may not inflate in lisions, because occupants are side impact collision, because • In collisions, the vehicle safety moved backward by the force of occupants move to the direction of belts are sufficient to protect the the impact.
Page 83 Knowing your vehicle 1GHA2270 1GHA2274L AIR21 • In a slant impact or collision, • At the moment of accident, drivers • Airbags may not inflate in rollover impact delivered will be relatively brake heavily with reflex. In such accidents because airbag deploy- weaker than that of frontal colli- heavy braking, the front portion of ment cannot provide proper pro-...
Page 84 Knowing your vehicle How does the airbag system • Airbag deployment depends on a number of factors including vehicle operate speed, angles of impact and the • Airbag only operates when the density and stiffness of the vehi- ignition switch is turned to ON or cles or objects which your vehicle START position.
Page 85 Knowing your vehicle • In order to help provide protection Noise and smoke WARNING in a severe collision, the airbags When the airbags inflate, they make must inflate rapidly. The speed of • Driver should sit as far back a loud noise and they leave smoke airbag inflation reduces the likeli- (at least 250 mm away) from and powder in the air inside of the...
Page 86 Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING When the airbags deploy, the • Never put child restraint in the airbag related parts in steering front passenger seat. If the wheel and instrument panel are front passenger airbag very hot. To prevent injury, do inflates, it would cause seri- not touch the airbag storage ous or fatal injuries.
Page 87 This must be done by an cle is in motion. Airbag warning light authorized Kia dealer or service The purpose of airbag warning light representative in your instrument panel is to alert • If the airbag warning indicator light...
Page 88 Kia dealer such as removing, installing, when scrapping the vehicle. repairing, or any work on the steering wheel must be per- formed by a qualified Kia tech- nician. Improper handling of the airbag system may result in serious personal injury.
Page 89 Knowing your vehicle ➀ Type A Type B (if equipped) (if equipped) (if equipped) (if equipped) OGH026026N-1/5GHN2206/OGH037206N/OGH36602N/1GHA2131/OGH036375N/OGH036909N Airbag warning label Airbag warning label is attached to alert driver and passengers of potential risk of airbag system. 3 79...
Page 90 Knowing your vehicle TRUNK • To close the trunk, use both hands to push the trunk lid down. Check to see if the trunk is completely shut. If all the doors are locked then trunk will be locked too. • If the trunk lid control button in the glove box is in the ON position (depressed), trunk can be opened with transmitter.
Page 91 Knowing your vehicle WARNING If you drive with the trunk lid open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. Open trunk lids can also dangerously obscure rear view vision. If you must drive with the trunk 1GHA2019 OGH026009 lid open, keep the air vents open...
Page 92 Knowing your vehicle With master and sub key WARNING (if equipped) No one should be allowed to Trunk locking occupy the trunk of the vehicle To activate the trunk lock system so at any time. If the trunk is par- that the trunk can only be opened tially or totally latched and the with the master key, perform the fol-...
Page 93 Knowing your vehicle Lock release With e-key (if equipped) Lock release To release the trunk lock feature, To release the trunk lock feature, Trunk locking open the glove box with master key open the glove box with mechanical To activate the trunk lock system so and set the trunk lid control button to key and set the trunk lid control but- that the trunk can only be opened...
Page 94 Knowing your vehicle HOOD 3. Raise the hood. It will raise com- WARNING pletely by itself after it has been raised about halfway. • Before closing hood, ensure that all obstructions are removed from the hood Closing the hood opening. Closing the hood 1.
Page 95 Knowing your vehicle FUEL FILLER LID WARNING - Refueling If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cause serious injuries. Always remove the fuel cap carefully and slowly. If the cap is venting fuel or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until the condition stops before com- pletely removing the cap.
Page 96 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING • Do not get back into a vehicle Use only portable fuel con- Automotive fuels are flamma- once you have begun refuel- tainers designed to carry and ble/explosive materials. When ing. Do not touch, rub or slide store gasoline.
Page 97 • If the fuel filler cap requires arette in your vehicle while at replacement, use only a gen- a gas station especially during uine Kia cap or the equivalent refueling. Automotive fuel is specified for your vehicle. An highly flammable and can,...
Page 98 Knowing your vehicle MIRRORS ✽ ✽ NOTICE Outside rearview mirror ➀ • The mirrors stop moving when Be sure to adjust mirror angles they reach the maximum adjust- before driving. ing angles, but the motor contin- ues to operate while the switch is CAUTION depressed.
Page 99 Knowing your vehicle : Both the left and right out- (Examples) side rearview mirrors will be Center If the shift lever is shifted into turned downward about 5 reverse (R) when the outside degrees. rearview mirror selection switch is in : Only right outside...
Page 100 Knowing your vehicle Outside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated in connection with the rear window defroster. To heat the outside rearview mirror glass, push the but- ton for the rear window defroster. The outside rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrosting or defogging and will give you improved rear E1V2B03032...
Page 101 Knowing your vehicle Pull the day/night lever toward you to Electric type (if equipped) Day/Night lever reduce glare from the headlights of The electric rearview mirror automat- vehicles behind you during night ically controls the glare from the driving. headlights of the car behind you in Remember that you lose some nighttime or low light driving condi- rearview clarity in the night position.
Page 102 Knowing your vehicle Push and hold the ON/OFF button ➀ ) for 3~6 seconds once again to deactivate the electric rearview mir- ror. CAUTION When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. ➀ ➀...
Page 103 Knowing your vehicle INTERIOR LIGHTS DOOR 2GHA2060 E2BLA324 2GHB3004 Map light Dome light (if equipped) Door courtesy lamp ➀ - The light stays off even The door courtesy lamp comes ON Front (if equipped) when a door is open. when the door is opened to assist The lights are turned ON or OFF by entering or exiting the vehicle.
Page 104 Knowing your vehicle STORAGE COMPARTMENTS NOTICE • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage com- partment. • Since stored items may move while driving, be sure to position them ➁ in the storage compartment so ➀ that they do not make noise or cause a potential safety hazard when the vehicle is moving.
Page 105 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Since key is not fully inserted into the glove box key set, do not apply excessive force. Doing so may dam- age the parts. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident or sudden 1GHA2234A OGH026087 stop, always keep the glove box...
Page 106 Knowing your vehicle 2GHA2060B Sunglass holder A sunglass storage compartment is provided on the overhead console. To open the sunglass holder, press the cover and the holder will slowly open. Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out.
Page 107 NOTICE • Do not hold the lighter in after it is already heated because it will overheat. • Only a genuine Kia lighter should be used in the cigarette lighter socket. The use of plug-in acces- sories (shavers, hand-held vacu-...
Page 108 Knowing your vehicle Cup holder Cups or small beverage cans may be placed in the cup holders. WARNING Hot liquids • Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you OGH026081 OGH026082 could be burned.
Page 109 Knowing your vehicle OGH026083 OGH026090 OGH026084 Front Rear Type B To open the cup holder cover, press Pull down the armrest, and push cup Type A the cover and it will automatically holder cover, the cup holder will To use cup holders in rear seat, pull open.
Page 110 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Front (if equipped) Close the vanity mirror cover securely and return the sunvisor to its original position after use. If the vanity mirror is not closed securely, the lamp will stay on and could result in battery discharge and pos- sible sunvisor damage.
Page 111 Knowing your vehicle NOTICE • Use when the engine is running and remove a plug from the power outlet after using the electric appliance. Using when the engine stops or remaining the electric appliance with plugged in for many hours may cause the battery ➀...
Page 112 Knowing your vehicle AIR PURIFIER (IF EQUIPPED) Operation mode The air purifier system filter must be periodically replaced in accordance Choose one of the following modes. with manufacturer recommended • OFF - No air blows replacement intervals. • AUTO - Sensors operate to control (See periodic maintenance and the air flow automatically replacement of the air purifier filter in...
Page 113 Knowing your vehicle SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) Sliding the sunroof CAUTION Autoslide open • Do not continue to press the autoslide feature, sunroof control button(s) after momentarily (more than 0.5 second) the sunroof is in the fully press the SLIDE OPEN button on the open, closed, tilt...
Page 114 Knowing your vehicle Tilting the sunroof CAUTION Autotilt open • Do not press any sunroof con- To use the autotilt feature, momen- trol button longer than neces- tarily (more than 0.5 second) press sary. Damage to the motor or the TILT UP button on the overhead system components could console.
Page 115 Knowing your vehicle 4. Insert the emergency handle (pro- 3. Then, release it. vided with the vehicle) and turn 4. Press and hold the TILT UP button the handle clockwise to open or once again until the sunroof has counterclockwise to close. returned to the original position of TILT UP after it is raised a little higher than the maximum TILT UP...
Page 116 Knowing your vehicle ANTENNA CAUTION • Do not clean the inside of the rear window glass with a cleaner or use a scraper to remove the foreign deposits as this may cause damage to the antenna elements. • Avoid adding metallic coating such as Ni, Cd, and so on.
Page 117 Knowing your vehicle AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) VOLUME ( CDC mode will function DISC • Press the VOLUME ( ) button to UP/DOWN button. increase volume. • Press the VOLUME ( ) button to decease volume. If the SEEK button is pressed for less than 0.8 second, it will work as fol- lows in each mode.
Page 118 Knowing your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM This can be due to factors such as FM reception AM(MW, LW) reception the distance from the radio station, closeness of other strong radio sta- tions or the presence of buildings, bridges or other large obstructions in the area.
Page 119 Knowing your vehicle FM radio station JBM003 JBM004 JBM005 FM broadcasts are transmitted at • Fading - As your car moves away • Station Swapping - As a FM signal high frequencies and do not bend to from the radio station, the signal weakens, another more powerful follow the earth's surface.
Page 120 Knowing your vehicle Using a cellular phone or a Care of cassette tapes WARNING two-way radio (if equipped) Don’t use a cellular phone when When a cellular phone is used inside • Because the thickness of a cas- you are driving. The driver sette tape with the total playback the vehicle, noise may be produced should stop at a safe place to...
Page 121 Knowing your vehicle • Because tape media can be dis- Care of disc (if equipped) • Depending on the type of CD- torted when exposed to direct sun- R/CD-RW CDs, certain CDs may • If the temperature inside the car is too light, Do not leave cassette tapes not operate normally according to high, open the car windows for venti-...
Page 122 Knowing your vehicle STEREO AND AUDIO QUALITY/VOLUME CONTROL, EQ 1. Power on /off and volume control button 2. Radio selection button 3. Manual station selection button 4. Automatic station selection button 5. Automatic station selection with memory button 6. Pre-set button 7.
Page 123 Knowing your vehicle Regular export 1. Power on/off and volume • Push [SEEK ] button for more control button • FM: Move by 0.1MHz than 0.8 seconds, with a beep, the band increases faster. When the (87.5 87.6 87.7····87.7 87.6 87.5) ➟...
Page 124 Knowing your vehicle • Scan: Push [SCAN] button once to 7. LCD display screen • On Bass sound (BAS) mode, rotate the volume button clockwise increase from next higher station to It indicates FM1/FM2/AM along with to increase Bass sound and anti- automatically search for available current band, pre-set channel, FM clockwise to decrease Bass sound.
Page 125 Knowing your vehicle CASSETTE TAPE 1. Tape mode selection and tape side selec- tion 2. Cassette tape slot 3. Tape eject button 4. DOLBY selection button 5. Rewind button 6. Fast forward button 7. Previous music auto selection button 8. Next music auto selection button 9.
Page 126 Knowing your vehicle 1. Tape mode selection and On display screen DOLBY symbol 8. Next music auto selection will be indicated. Push again to dis- tape side selection button (AMS-FF) able DOLBY effect. When tape is in the deck, push [ Push [SEEK ] button to fast for- TAPE ] button for tape mode while...
Page 127 Knowing your vehicle 1. CD loading slot 2. CD indicator light 3. CD eject button 4. CD selection button 5. Fast backward button 6. Fast forward button 7. Track Down button 8. Track Up button 9. Repeat button 10. CD SCAN 11.
Page 128 Knowing your vehicle 1. CD loading slot When CD is ejected by Eject Button, 8. Track Up push Eject Button again to reload CD Please face printed side upward and Push [SEEK ] button to move to for playback. gently push in. When the ignition the beginning of next track.
Page 129 Knowing your vehicle RADIO AND AUDIO QUALITY/VOLUME CONTROL, EQ 1. Power on /off and volume control button 2. Radio selection button 3. Manual station selection button 4. Automatic station selection button 5. Automatic station selection with memory button/SCAN 6. Pre-set button 7.
Page 130 Knowing your vehicle Europe 1. Power on/off and volume 5. Automatic station selection control button with memory button (BSM: • FM: Move by 50 KHz Best Station Memory) or When the ignition switch is on ACC (87.5 87.55 87.6····87.6 87.55 ➟...
Page 131 Knowing your vehicle 6. Pre-set button 8. Audio mode selection but- • On front and back sound control (FAD) mode, rotate the volume but- Press one of 6 buttons (1~6) briefly ton clockwise to enable back for less than 1.5 seconds to listen to Push this button to select audio speakers and anti-clockwise to the station memorized to each but-...
Page 132 Knowing your vehicle CD (H295+CDP) 1. CD loading slot 2. CD indicator light 3. CD eject button 4. CD selection button 5. Fast backward button 6. Fast forward button 7. Track Down button 8. Track Up button 9. Repeat button 10.
Page 133 Knowing your vehicle 1. CD loading slot • When CD is ejected by Eject 8. Track Up Button, push Eject Button again to Please face printed side upward and Push [SEEK ] button to move to reload CD for playback. gently push in.
Page 134 Knowing your vehicle CD CHANGER (CDC) 1. CD loading slot 2. Disc indicator lamp 3. CD load button 4. CD eject button 5. CD changer selection button 6. CD change button 7. Fast backward button 8. Fast forward button 9. Track Down button 10.
Page 135 Knowing your vehicle 1. CD loading slot 4. CD eject button 8. Fast Forward button Push [LOAD] button to open CD slot. Push button to eject the currently During CD playback, push [seek Please face printed side upward and playing CD. Push this button for more button for more than 1.5 seconds (a gently push in.
Page 136 Knowing your vehicle REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION ✦ ✦ 12. SCAN button ARM REST REMOTE CON- TROL Push [CD SCAN] button to listen This button decreases audio volume. Remote Control functions can be each track for 10 seconds. Push SEEK operated with remote control on arm- again to disable.
Page 137 Knowing your vehicle HOW TO USE TRIP COMPUTER 1. TRIP button 2. CLOCK MODE button 3. UP/DOWN button 4. CLOCK SET button 5. RESET button GH H105/605NA 3 127...
Page 138 Knowing your vehicle ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ The operating method of In the case that you like to [The screen of outside ambient temper- concentration key know the outside ambient ature] temperature (OAT). [TRIP] button of concentration key. [RESET] button of concentration key •...
Page 139 Knowing your vehicle ✦ ✦ In the case that you want to • When the actual driving distance is Flashing know the distance to fuel reduced 1km, the distance to fuel empty can reduce 2~4km accord- empty (DTE). ing to the road condition and fuel To change the DTE mode, push the efficiency.
Page 140 Knowing your vehicle ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ In the case that you’d like to In the case that you’d like to know the driving distance know the average vehicle (DD). speed (AVS). To change the DD mode, push the To change the AVS mode, push the [TRIP] button briefly on the concen- [TRIP] button briefly on the concen- tration key...
Page 141 Knowing your vehicle ✦ ✦ In the case that you’d like to • If [RESET] button of concentration key is pressed more than one sec- know the average fuel con- ond, the average fuel is initialized sumption (AFC)-Chinese into 0.0l/100 and the average fuel models excluded.
Page 142 Knowing your vehicle ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ In the case that you’d like to In case that you’d like to know the momentary fuel know driving time (DT). consumption (MFC)-Chinese To change the DT mode, push [TRIP] models excluded button briefly on the concentration To change the MFC mode, push key.
Page 143 Knowing your vehicle • If [CLOCK MODE] button is Flashing pressed, time can be set up and change with the part of hour flicker in the same time. In this time, please set up the change of time by • If [RESET] button of concentration •...
Page 144 Ignition switch / 4-2 Starting the engine / 4-4 Automatic transaxle / 4-7 Brake system / 4-12 Steering wheel / 4-19 Cruise control system / 4-21 Traction control system / 4-25 Electronic stability program / 4-28 Driving your vehicle Electronic controlled suspension / 4-31 Instrument cluster / 4-33 Gauges / 4-34 Warnings and indicators / 4-36...
Page 145 Driving your vehicle IGNITION SWITCH The warning lights can be checked before the engine is started. This is the normal running position after the engine is started. Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent battery discharge.
Page 146 Driving your vehicle (Continued) WARNING - Ignition key • Never reach for the ignition • Never turn the ignition switch switch, or any other controls to LOCK or ACC while the through the steering wheel vehicle is moving. This would while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 147 Driving your vehicle STARTING THE ENGINE 4. In extremely cold weather (below CAUTION -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle Always wear appropriate shoes has not been operated for several when operating your vehicle. days, let the engine warm up with- Unsuitable shoes (high heels, out depressing the accelerator.
Page 148 If the battery is weak or the e-key ing the ignition switch on. 5 minutes, have your vehicle does not work correctly, you can start inspected by an authorized Kia If the brake pedal is released or the engine by inserting the e-key in dealer.
Page 149 Driving your vehicle If the ignition switch is in the ON WARNING position (without the e-key inserted) and then turned to ACC position, the The ignition switch will turn, and ignition switch will not lock for 10 sec- the engine will start, only when onds.
Page 150 Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE + (UP) Sports mode Automatic mode - (DOWN) Depress the brake pedal when shifting. The shift lever can be moved freely. OGH046045N...
Page 151 Driving your vehicle Automatic transaxle operation NOTICE Transaxle ranges • To avoid damage your All normal forward driving is done P (park) transaxle, do not accelerate the with the shift lever in the D (Drive) Always come to a complete stop engine in R (Reverse) or any for- position.
Page 152 Driving your vehicle R (reverse) N (neutral) (Continued) Use this position to drive the vehicle The wheels and transaxle are not • Before leaving the driver’s backward. locked. The vehicle will roll freely seat, always make sure the even on the slightest incline unless shift lever is in the P (PARK) the parking brake or service brakes position.
Page 153 Driving your vehicle Up (+) : Push the lever forward (Continued) once to shift up one gear. • In sports mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards points are varied to upshift auto- once to shift down one Automatic mode matically.
Page 154 (Park) position. If the ignition switch 3. Depress the lock release button is in any other position, the key can- and move the shift lever. not be removed. 4. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealership immedi- ately. 4 11...
Page 155 Driving your vehicle BRAKE SYSTEM Power brakes In the event of brake failure WARNING - Brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted If service brakes fail to operate while • Do not drive with your foot brakes that adjust automatically the vehicle is in motion, you can resting on the brake pedal.
Page 156 Driving your vehicle Disc brakes wear indicator NOTICE (Continued) To avoid costly brake repairs, do not Your vehicle has disc brakes. • Wet brakes may result in the continue to drive with worn brake vehicle not slowing down at When your brake pads are worn and pads.
Page 157 Driving your vehicle Setting the driver's position WARNING 1. Be sure the parking brake is • Adjust the pedals after park- engaged. vehicle level 2. Move the accelerator and brake ground. Never attempt to pedals to the front most position adjust the pedals while the ▼...
Page 158 CAUTION not release all the way, have the sys- Driving with the parking brake tem checked by an authorized Kia applied will cause excessive dealer. brake pad and brake rotor wear. 4 15...
Page 159 Driving your vehicle If the brake warning light remains on Parking on curbed streets after the parking brake is released, • When parking your vehicle on an there may be a malfunction in the uphill grade, park as close to the brake system.
Page 160 Driving your vehicle Anti-lock brake system (ABS) The ABS system continuously sens- (Continued) es the speed of the wheels. If the • Driving too fast on poor road wheels are going to lock, the ABS WARNING - ABS Brakes surfaces. system repeatedly modulates the designed to improve maxi- Your ABS is not a substitute for...
Page 161 ABS. ping distance than for vehicles • If the ABS warning light is on and Contact an authorized Kia dealer equipped with a conventional stays on, you may have a problem as soon as possible.
Page 162 Kia Dealer. lights and gauges. NOTICE If the vehicle is parked for extended WARNING periods outside in cold weather •...
Page 163 Driving your vehicle OGH026028 OGH026029 OGH026030 Manual type Electric type Horn To change the steering wheel angle, Adjust the steering wheel angle with To sound the horn, press the horn ➀ pull up on the lock release ( the knob while the ignition key is ON. symbol on your steering wheel.
Page 164 Driving your vehicle CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The cruise control system allows you 2. Accelerate to the desired speed, Type A to program the vehicle to maintain a which must be more than 40 km/h constant speed without resting your (24 mph) and less than 200 km/h foot on the accelerator pedal.
Page 165 Driving your vehicle The SET function cannot be activated To cancel cruise control, do Type A until approximately 2 seconds after the one of the following: CRUISE ON/OFF button has been • Depress the brake pedal. engaged. • Shift into N (Neutral). On a steep grade, the vehicle may •...
Page 166 Driving your vehicle To turn cruise control off, do • Depress the RES/ACCEL switch Type A one of the following: and release it immediately. The cruising speed will increase 1.6 • Push the CRUISE ON/OFF button km/h (1 mph) by one touch and will on the steering wheel (the CRUISE be memorized to the reset speed.
Page 167 Driving your vehicle • Depress the COAST/SET switch Type A Type A and release it immediately. The cruising speed will decrease 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by one touch and will be memorized to the reset speed. OGH046336N OGH046337N Type B Type B 2GHA2034B 2GHA2034C...
Page 168 Driving your vehicle TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) TCS operation TCS ON condition When operating • When the ignition is turned When the TCS is in opera- ON, TCS and TCS OFF tion, TCS indicator light indicator light, illuminate blinks. PUSH POWER LOAD...
Page 169 Driving your vehicle TCS operation off ■ TCS indicator light (blinks) WARNING TCS OFF state The Traction Control System is • To cancel TCS operation, only a driving aid; use precau- press the TCS button tions for safe driving by slowing (TCS OFF indicator light down on curved, snowy, or icy illuminates).
Page 170 Driving your vehicle TCS OFF usage NOTICE WARNING • When measuring the vehicle speed When driving Never press the TCS button with a Chassis dynamo-meter, • It’s a good idea to keep the TCS while TCS is operating. make sure the TCS is turned off turned on for daily driving whenev- (TCS OFF light illuminated).
Page 171 Driving your vehicle ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (IF EQUIPPED) The Electronic Stability Program ESP operation (ESP) monitors information from ESP ON condition When operating various vehicle sensors and then • When the ignition is turned When the ESP is in opera- compares the driver's commands ON, ESP and ESP OFF tion, ESP indicator light...
Page 172 Driving your vehicle ESP operation off ■ ESP indicator light (blinks) WARNING ESP OFF state The Electronic Stability Program • To cancel ESP operation, system is only a driving aid; use press the ESP OFF button precautions for safe driving by (ESP OFF indicator light slowing down on curved, snowy, illuminates).
Page 173 Driving your vehicle ESP OFF usage NOTICE WARNING • When measuring the vehicle speed When driving Never press the ESP OFF button with a Chassis dynamo-meter, • It’s a good idea to keep the ESP while ESP is operating. make sure the ESP is turned off turned on for daily driving whenev- (ESP OFF light illuminated).
Page 174 Driving your vehicle ECS (ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED SUSPENSION) (IF EQUIPPED) The ECS monitors the road and driving conditions through various sensors, and controls the vehicle suspension to maximize passenger comfort by minimizing road impact on the vehicle. The driver can select either normal or sport modes, depending upon their driving prefer- ence.
Page 175 3. If SPORT indicator continues to cluster) blink, have the vehicle checked Damping effect of suspension is and repaired by an authorized Kia adjusted as follows depending on the dealer. Though ECS does not driving conditions in normal driving. operate in this case, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 176 Driving your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators 3. Speedometer 4. Engine temperature gauge 5. Warning and indicator lights 6. Odometer / Tripmeter 7. Shift position indicator 8. Fuel gauge ✶ ✶ will say if equipped with ESP OGH026034L-1 4 33...
Page 177 Driving your vehicle GAUGES Speedometer Tachometer Engine temperature gauge The speedometer indicates the for- tachometer indicates This gauge shows the temperature ward speed of the vehicle. approximate number of engine revo- of the engine coolant when the igni- lutions per minute (rpm). tion switch is ON.
Page 178 Driving your vehicle Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the approx- imate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel tank capacity - 70 liters. The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which will illu- minate when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Page 179 2. With the engine off, check the normally. Have the vehicle checked situation that needs attention. When engine oil level. If the level is low, by an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon releasing the parking brake, the add oil as required. as possible.
Page 180 Kia Dealer for assistance. will not operate. electrical charging system. Have an Authorized Kia Dealer correct If the system does not operate as the problem as soon as possible. described, see an authorized Kia dealer for assistance.
Page 181 Have it towed to This light comes on when the front The individual indicators illuminate to any Authorized Kia Dealer for a fog lights are ON. show the shift lever selection. brake system inspection and nec- essary repairs.
Page 182 OPEN! ing, but have the system checked by This warning light illuminates when a an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as door is not closed securely with the possible. ignition in any position. And the door...
Page 183 3 seconds. it illuminates while the vehicle is the front passenger’s air bag The front passenger’s air bag OFF being driven, see an authorized Kia ON/OFF switch is set to "OFF" indicator also comes on when the Dealer for immediate service.
Page 184 NOR(normal). If the SPORT indicator blinks for more than a few seconds, there may be a problem in the system. Take you car washer to an authorized Kia dealer and have LOW WASHER fluid level the system checked. LIQUID!
Page 185 ESP ON mode, the ESP may tion. Take your car to the authorized and the ESP indicator will blink to have a malfunction. Take your car to Kia dealer and have the system indicate the ESP is operating. the authorized Kia dealer and have checked.
Page 186 Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. • If the e-key is not in the vehicle the indicator blinks. • When the e-key is not in the vehi- cle or the battery is weak, the indi- •...
Page 187 Driving your vehicle Safety belt warning chime Key reminder warning chime Back warning (if equipped) Type A If the driver’s door is opened and the If the back warning sensor detects ignition key is left in the ignition any object within 120 cm behind the If the driver's seat belt is not fastened switch in the LOCK or ACC position, vehicle when moving backward with...
Page 188 Driving your vehicle FRONT AND BACK WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Operation of the front and WARNING back warning system Front and back warning system Operating condition should only be considered as a • This system will activate when the supplementary function. The front and back warning button is driver must check the front and pressed with the engine running.
Page 189 Driving your vehicle Types of warning sound Non-operational conditions of 2. Objects generating excessive front and back warning sys- noise such as vehicle horns, loud • When an object is 100 cm to 61 cm motorcycle engines, or truck air from the rear bumper : Buzzer brakes can interfere with the sen- beeps intermittently...
Page 190 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE NOTICE WARNING 1. The warning may not sound This system can only sense objects Pay close attention when the sequentially depending on the within the range and location of the vehicle is driven close to speed and shapes of the objects sensors, it can not detect objects in objects on the road, particularly...
Page 191 Driving your vehicle LIGHTING Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being dis- charged . The system automatical- ly turns off the small light when the driver removes the ignition key and opens the driver- side door.
Page 192 Driving your vehicle NOTICE • Never place anything over sensor ➀ ) located on the instrument panel, this will ensure better auto- light system control. • If your vehicle has window tint or other types of coating on the front windshield, the Auto light system may not work properly.
Page 193 Driving your vehicle Right turn Right lane change Left lane change Left turn 2GHA2211A 1GHA2210A 2GHA2055 Flashing headlights Turn signals High - beam operation To flash the headlights, pull the lever The ignition switch must be on for the To turn on the high beam headlights, towards you.
Page 194 Kia dealer. Do not attempt to used for towing, the additional load burned out and will require replace- adjust the headlights manually, can alter the headlight aiming point ment.
Page 195 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Daytime running light (if equipped) When in operation, the fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can electrical power. Only use the fog make it easier for others to see the ➀...
Page 196 Driving your vehicle Switch Setting: Loading condition Switch position Driver only Driver + Front passenger Full passengers Full passengers + Maximum permissible loading Driver + Maximum permissible loading OGH026041L OGH026050L Headlight leveling device Rear fog light (if equipped) (if equipped) To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the This manual system is provided to headlight switch to the headlight on...
Page 197 Driving your vehicle WIPERS AND WASHERS ✽ ✽ NOTICE LO : Normal wiper speed : Fast wiper speed If there is heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the windshield, : For a single wiping cycle, push defrost the windshield for about 10 the lever forward and release it minutes, or until the snow and/or ice with the lever in the OFF posi-...
Page 198 Driving your vehicle Type B If the ignition switch is turned ON Sensor when the wiper switch is set in AUTO Operates as follows when the igni- mode, or wiper switch is set in AUTO tion switch is turned ON. mode when the ignition switch is ON, OFF/LO/HI/ : See the explanation...
Page 199 Driving your vehicle NOTICE CAUTION When washing the vehicle, set the When the ignition switch is ON wiper switch in the OFF position to and the windshield wiper switch stop the auto wiper operation. is placed in the AUTO mode, use Wiper may operate and be damaged caution in the following situa- if the switch is set in AUTO mode...
Page 200 Driving your vehicle CAUTION • To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. • To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gaso- line, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near OGH046903N OGH046904N...
Page 201 Driving your vehicle DEFROSTER If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not sufficient, you will need to add appropriate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid to the washer reservoir. The reservoir filler neck is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side.
Page 202 Driving your vehicle HAZARD WARNING FLASHER activate rear window NOTICE defroster, press the rear window • To prevent damage to the conduc- defroster button located in the center tors bonded to the inside surface console switch panel. The indicator of the bottom of the front wind- on the rear window defroster button shield and the rear window, never illuminates when the defroster is ON.
Page 203 Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 1. A/C display 8. Front windshield defrost button 2. Driver’s temperature control button 9. Rear window defrost button 3. AUTO (automatic control) button 10. OFF button 4. Air conditioning button 11. Air intake control button 5.
Page 204 Driving your vehicle 1. Push the AUTO button. The indica- tor light will come on and the modes, fan speeds, air intake and air-conditioning will be controlled automatically by temperature set- ting. 2. Push the TEMP button to set the desired temperature.
Page 205 Driving your vehicle Manual operation The temperature will decrease to the At front minimum 17°C/62°F (Lo) by pushing The heating and cooling system can the down button. Each push of the but- be controlled manually as well by ton will cause the temperature to pushing buttons other than the AUTO decrease by 0.5°C/1°F.
Page 206 Driving your vehicle Temperature conversion Adjusting the driver and passenger side temperature equally If the battery has been discharged or 1. Press the DUAL button again or if disconnected, the temperature mode you select the highest (HI) or low- will reset as Centigrade degree. est (Lo) temperature, the DUAL This is normal condition and you can mode deactivates (the indicator...
Page 207 Driving your vehicle Recirculated air position The indicator light on the button is illuminated when the air intake con- trol is set to the recirculated air posi- tion. With the recirculated air position selected, air from passenger com- OGH026062 OGH026061 partment will be drawn through the heating system and heated or cooled Fan speed control button...
Page 208 Driving your vehicle Outside (fresh) NOTICE WARNING air position It should be noted that prolonged • Continued climate control operation of the heating in recircu- system operation in the recir- lated air position will cause fogging The indicator light on the button is culated air position may allow of the windshield and side windows not illuminated when the air intake...
Page 209 Driving your vehicle To deactivate the system; NOTICE • press the button again. • Prolonged driving with the “Air Quality Control System” ON will • press the air intake button. cause fogging inside the vehicle. • press the AUTO button. •...
Page 210 Driving your vehicle OGH026055 Mode selection button The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. The air flow outlet port is converted as follows: OGH026056 4 67...
Page 211 Driving your vehicle Face position Floor position Air flow is directed toward Most of the air flow is direct- the upper body and face. ed to the floor, with a small Additionally, each outlet can amount of the air being be controlled to direct the directed to the windshield air discharged from the out-...
Page 212 Driving your vehicle At front OGH026064 At rear (if equipped) OGH026057N OGH026065 Instrument panel vents OFF button If air flow control is not satisfactory, Push the OFF button to turn off the check the instrument panel vents. air climate control system. However The outlet port ( ) can be opened or you can still operate the mode, air closed separately using the thumb-...
Page 213 Driving your vehicle Air conditioning system oper- • Use the air conditioning system • When operating the air condition- ation tips every month if only for a few min- ing system use the outside (fresh) utes to ensure maximum system air position.
Page 214 The air conditioning system ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also should be serviced by an has a bad influence on the air condi- authorized Kia dealer. Improper tioning system. service may cause serious Therefore, if abnormal operation is injury.
Page 215 Driving your vehicle Rear climate control At front The rear climate control system allows the rear passengers to adjust the temperature and airflow distribu- tion using the control panel located on the back of the center console, facing the rear passenger compart- ment.
Page 216 Driving your vehicle 3. Turn the temperature control knob located between the vents on the rear control panel to adjust the temperature. When the cool box is ➀ ➁ not used, turn the lever to its closed position. Turn the knob up (RED mark) when warm air is desired, or down (BLUE mark) when cool air is desired.
Page 217 Driving your vehicle WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING WARNING Do not use defrost position dur- ing cooling operation in extreme- ly humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind- shield could cause the outer sur- face of the windshield to fog up, causing loss of visibility.
Page 218 KIA dealer as soon the trunk is open, then, the doors will as possible. lock but the theft alarm system will not activate.
Page 219 Driving your vehicle Withheld alarm Alarm stage The alarm will be deactivated when: When the alarm is armed, the alarm • The lock/unlock button on the The alarm will be activated when: will not sound if the trunk lid is transmitter is pressed.
Page 220 Fuel requirements / 5-2 Emission control system / 5-3 Before driving / 5-5 Suggestions for economical operation / 5-6 Special driving conditions / 5-7 Trailer towing / 5-13 Overloading / 5-21 Label information / 5-22 Driving tips...
Page 221 Gasoline containing alcohol Vehicle damage or driveability prob- and methanol lems may not be covered by the Your new Kia vehicle is designed to manufacturer’s warranty if they result use only unleaded fuel having an Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and...
Page 222 Follow the instructions This vehicle should not be modified. needed) to draw outside air into the following to avoid CO poison- Modification of your Kia could affect vehicle. ing. its performance, safety or durability • Never sit in a parked or stopped and may even violate governmental •...
Page 223 Driving tips Operating precautions for cat- • Do not operate the engine at high alytic converters idle speed for extended periods (5 minutes or more). WARNING - Fire • Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission con- A hot exhaust system can ignite trol system.
Page 224 Driving tips BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle: Before starting WARNING - Driving under • Be sure that all windows, outside • Close and lock all doors. the influence of alcohol or mirror(s), and outside lights are • Position the seat so that all con- drugs clean.
Page 225 Driving tips SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION Your vehicle's fuel economy depends • Do not use the air conditioner • Open windows at high speeds can mainly on your style of driving, where unnecessarily. reduce fuel economy. you drive and when you drive. •...
Page 226 Driving tips SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions • If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, Rocking the vehicle use second gear. Accelerate slow- When hazardous driving conditions If it is necessary to rock the vehicle ly to avoid spinning the drive are encountered such as water, to free it from snow, sand, or mud, wheels.
Page 227 Driving tips NOTICE Driving at night Driving in the rain Prolonged rocking may cause engine Because night driving presents more Rain and wet roads can make driving over-heating, transaxle damage or hazards than driving in the daylight, dangerous, especially if you’re not failure, and tire damage.
Page 228 Driving tips • Driving too fast through large pud- Winter driving • Use antifreeze-formulated wind- dles can affect your brakes. If you shield washer fluid. (Do not use • We recommend that you carry must go through puddles, try to engine coolant antifreeze.) emergency equipment, including drive through them slowly.
Page 229 Driving tips Snow tires WARNING - Snow tire If you mount snow tires on your Kia, size make sure they are radial tires of the Snow tires should be equivalent same size and load range as the in size and type to the vehicle's original tires.
Page 230 Driving tips Chain installation CAUTION WARNING - Tire chains When installing chains, follow the • Make sure the snow chains • The chains manufacturer's instructions are the correct size and type adversely affect vehicle han- mount them as tightly as you can. for your tires.
Page 231 15 min- goes away. Damage to the utes with the engine running at HLA's could occur. 2000~3000 rpm. If the noise does not disappear, have the engine oil pressure, engine lubrication system HLA's inspected Authorized Kia Dealer.
Page 232 Driving tips TRAILER TOWING (FOR EUROPE) Item Specification WARNING - Towing a Maximum trailer Without brake System 750 (1653) trailer If you don't use the correct weight kg (lbs.) With brake System 2100 (4630) equipment and drive properly, Maximum permissible static vertical load on you can lose control when you 90 (198) the coupling device...
Page 233 Driving tips Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. Remember that trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 234 Driving tips Load-pulling components such as If you do decide to pull a trailer Weight of the trailer the engine, transaxle, wheel assem- How heavy can a trailer safely be? It Here are some important points if blies, and tires are forced to work should never weigh more than 2100 you decide to pull a trailer: harder against the load of the added...
Page 235 Driving tips Hitches Weight of the trailer tongue WARNING The tongue load of any trailer is an It's important to have the correct • Never load a trailer with more important weight measure hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large weight in the rear than in the because it affects the total gross trucks going by, and rough roads are front.
Page 236 Driving tips Safety chains Trailer brakes Driving with a trailer You should always attach chains If your trailer weighs more than 750 Towing a trailer requires a certain between your vehicle and your trail- kg (1653 lbs.) loaded, then it needs amount of experience.
Page 237 Driving tips Following distance Backing up Turn signals when towing a trailer Stay at least twice as far behind the Hold the bottom of the steering When you tow a trailer, your vehicle vehicle ahead as you would when wheel with one hand. Then, to move has to have a different turn signal driving your vehicle without a trailer.
Page 238 (in excess of 6%) pay close wiring harness. steep downgrade. If you don’t shift attention to the engine coolant Your Authorized Kia Dealer can down, you might have to use your temperature gauge to ensure the assist you in installing the wiring har- brakes so much that they would get engine does not overheat.
Page 239 Driving tips Parking on hills When you are ready to leave after However, if you ever have to park your trailer on a hill, here’s how to do parking on a hill Generally, you should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a 1.
Page 240 Driving tips OVERLOADING NOTICE Maintenance when trailer tow- CAUTION Due to higher load during trailer The gross axle weight rating usage, overheating might occur in Your vehicle will need service more (GAWR) and the gross vehicle hot days or during uphill driving. If often when you regularly pull a trail- weight rating (GVWR) for your the coolant gauge indicates over-...
Page 241 Driving tips LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labels VIN label (if equipped) Vehicle identification number (VIN) and identification numbers located on your vehicle. The label locations are identified in the illustrations fol- lows: 1GHA601L 2GHA522 Manufacturer’s label (Identification label) Statement label (if equipped) 2GHA524 OGH36603N...
Page 242 Driving tips 3GHA523 OGH066003N Tire specification / pressure Engine number label 5 23...
Page 243 Road warning / 6-2 Overheating / 6-2 Emergency starting / 6-3 Electrical circuit protection / 6-6 Towing / 6-12 If you have a flat tire / 6-17 Emergency commodity / 6-22 In case of an emergency...
Page 244 3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of approaching, overtaking, or passing the radiator, stop the engine and your vehicle. It should be used when- call an authorized Kia Dealer for ever emergency repairs are being assistance. made or when the vehicle is stopped If coolant is not boiling out, allow near the edge of a roadway.
Page 245 Scalding hot coolant may rupture or explode. and steam may blow out under pressure. This could cause seri- ous injury. If the engine frequently overheats, have the cooling system checked and repaired by an authorized Kia Dealer.
Page 246 In case of an emergency Connecting jumper cables Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is Connect cables in numerical order 12-volt and that its negative termi- and disconnect in reverse order. nal is grounded. Discharged battery 2. If the booster battery is in another Jumper Cables vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to touch.
Page 247 If the cause of your battery discharg- could cause a collision with the ing is not apparent, you should have tow vehicle. your vehicle checked by an author- ized Kia Dealer.
Page 248 It may cause using the system involved and imme- Normal Blown extensive wiring damage and diately consult an authorized Kia possibly a fire. Dealer. • Do not use a screwdriver or any other metal object to remove fuses because it may cause a short circuit and dam- age the system.
Page 249 After checking the fuse box in the If it fits loosely, consult an authorized engine compartment, securely Kia Dealer. install the fuse box cover. If not, electrical failures may occur from water leaking in.
Page 250 In case of an emergency Fuse/Relay panel description Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity. Engine compartment OGH046004 If the BATT (60A) or ALT (150A) fuse are blown, it must be removed as fol- lows: 1.
Page 251 In case of an emergency Engine compartment Description Fuse rating Protected component Description Fuse rating Protected component FUEL PUMP Fuel pump 24 I/P B+ All electrical system H/LP (LO-LH) Headlight (low-left) 25 ECU Engine control unit Anti-lock brake system 26 INJECTOR Injector IGN COIL Ignition coil...
Page 252 In case of an emergency Driver-side knee bolster Driver-side knee bolster Description Fuse rating Protected component B/ALARM Burglar alarm A/BAG Air bag C/LIGHTER Cigar lighter S/WARMER Seat warmer P/WDW(RH) Power window (right) P/HANDLE Power steering wheel T/SIG LP Turn signal light HTD GLASS Defroster TRUNK OPEN...
Page 253 In case of an emergency Description Fuse rating Protected component A/CON Air-conditioning system Power P/WDW(LH) Power window (left) connector TAIL LP(RH) Taillight (right) BACK WARN’G Back warning system DR LP Door courtesy lamp MIRROR HTD Outside review mirror defroster ENG SNSR Power train control system sensors T/REDUCER Seat belt tension reducer...
Page 254 It is acceptable to tow the vehicle we recommend having it done by an with the rear wheels on the ground authorized Kia dealer or a commer- (without dollies) and the front wheels cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting off the ground.
Page 255 If towing is necessary, we recom- could lead to serious injury. mend you to have it done by an Authorized Kia dealer or a commer- cial tow truck service. 6 13...
Page 256 Contact an • Using a portion of the vehicle Authorized Kia dealer or a other than the tow hooks for commercial tow truck service towing may damage the body for assistance.
Page 257 In case of an emergency • Before emergency towing, check When your vehicle is being that the hook is not broken or dam- towed by another vehicle aged. other than a tow truck (In case of an emergency) • Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Page 258 In case of an emergency • Press the brake pedal with more Tips for towing a stuck vehicle force than normal since you will The following methods are effective have reduced brake performance. when your vehicle is stuck in mud, •...
Page 259 In case of an emergency IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE Changing tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only. Follow jacking instructions to reduce the possibility of personal injury. OGH046010N 1GHA407 The spare tire, jack, jack handle, and Removing the spare tire wheel lug nut wrench are stored in Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt...
Page 260 In case of an emergency (Continued) WARNING - Changing • The vehicle can easily roll off tires jack causing serious • Never attempt vehicle repairs injury or death. No person in the traffic lanes of a public should place any portion of road or highway.
Page 261 In case of an emergency WARNING - Changing a tire • To prevent vehicle movements while changing a tire, always set the parking brake fully, and always block the wheel diago- nally opposite the wheel being changed. • It is recommended that the 1GHA408 1GHA409 wheels of the vehicle be...
Page 262 In case of an emergency 9. Remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise, then remove the wheel. 10. Mount the spare tire into position and install the wheel lug nuts with the beveled edge inward. 1GHA4103 1GHA4104 7. Place the jack at the front or rear 8.
Page 263 The specified tightening Authorized Kia Dealer. torque is 9~11 kg•m (65-79 lb•ft, 88-107 N•m). Improperly tight- ened wheel lug nuts could cause shaking the brake pedal while pressing it.
Page 264 In case of an emergency EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED) There are some emergency com- First aid kit To check the tire pressure, take the modities in the vehicle to help you following steps; There are some items such as scis- respond to the emergency situation.
Page 265 Maintenance services / 7-2 Normal maintenance schedule / 7-4 Maintenance under severe usage conditions / 7-7 Owner maintenance / 7-8 Engine compartment / 7-11 Engine oil and oil filter / 7-12 Engine cooling system / 7-13 Brakes / 7-15 Power steering / 7-16 Automatic transaxle / 7-17 Lubricants and fluids / 7-19 Air cleaner / 7-20...
Page 266 Kia dealer. your vehicle, we strongly recom- An authorized Kia dealer meets Kia's mend that you have an Authorized You should retain documents that high service quality standards and Kia Dealer perform this work.
Page 267 Maintenance If your vehicle is operated under the Scheduled maintenance serv- above conditions, should inspect, replace or refill more fre- Follow Normal Maintenance quently than the following Normal Schedule if the vehicle is usually Maintenance Schedule. After 96 operated where none of the following month or 120,000 km (80,000 miles) conditions apply.
Page 268 : Adjust alternator and air conditioner drive belt, and power steering drive belt. Inspect and if necessary correct or replace. : Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorized KIA dealer should perform the operation.
Page 269 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (cont.) MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Vapor hose and fuel filler cap Fuel tank air filter Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hoses Fuel filter Fuel lines and hoses Battery condition All electrical systems Brake lines, Hoses and connections...
Page 270 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (cont.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Power steering fluid Power steering system and hoses Drive shaft and boots Tire* (Pressure & Tread wear) Front suspension ball joints Bolt and nuts on chassis and body Air conditioner refrigerant Air conditioner compressor...
Page 271 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance MAINTENANCE ITEM Maintenance intervals...
Page 272 Maintenance OWNER MAINTENANCE When you stop for fuel: While operating your vehicle: Owner maintenance schedule • Check the engine oil level. • Note any changes in the sound of The following lists are vehicle checks the exhaust or any smell of and inspections that should be per- •...
Page 273 Maintenance At least monthly: At least twice a year At least once a year : (i.e., every Spring and Fall) : • Check coolant level in the coolant • Clean body and door drain holes. recovery reservoir. • Check radiator, heater and air con- •...
Page 274 It becomes even more warranty coverage. For details, read dangerous when you wear the separate Kia Warranty & jewelry or loose clothing. Maintenance book provided with These can become entangled the vehicle. If you're unsure about...
Page 275 Maintenance ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Auto transaxle oil dipstick 5. Air cleaner 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Radiator cap 9. Positive battery terminal 10.
Page 276 These fil- ters are not interchangeable. To avoid potential engine damage, use only the speci- fied filter. Consult Authorized Kia Dealer. OGH056005N OGH056003 Use only the specified engine oil. • Follow these instructions Checking the engine oil level (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants”...
Page 277 Maintenance ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling system Checking the coolant level (Continued) has a reservoir filled with year-round • Even if the engine is not oper- antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is WARNING - Removing ating, do not remove the radi- filled at the factory.
Page 278 Mixture Percentage (volume) Ambient Bring the level to F, but do not over- Temperature fill. If frequent additions are required, Coolant Water see an Authorized Kia Dealer for a Solution cooling system inspection. -15°C (5°F) -25°C (-13°F) -35°C (-31°F) -45°C (-49°F)
Page 279 Authorized Kia quality cannot be guaranteed. It Dealer. should be thrown out. Don't put in the wrong kind of fluid. For...
Page 280 Check the connections for oil leaks, fluid, the vehicle should be inspected severe damage and the twists in the by an Authorized Kia Dealer. power steering hose before driving. NOTICE • To avoid damage to the power...
Page 281 Maintenance AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 1. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral) position and confirm the engine is running at normal idle speed. 2. After the transaxle is warmed up sufficiently [(fluid temperature 70~80°C (158~176°F)], for exam- ple by 10 minutes usual driving, move the shift lever through all positions then place the shift lever COLD...
Page 282 The color may and depress the brake pedal eventually appear light brown. before moving the shift lever. Therefore, have an Authorized Kia dealer change automatic transaxle fluid according to the Scheduled Maintenance at the...
Page 283 Maintenance LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Body lubrication WARNING All moving points of the body, such • Do not use radiator coolant or as door hinges, hood hinges, and antifreeze in the washer fluid locks, should be lubricated each time reservoir. the engine oil is changed. Use a non- •...
Page 284 3. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner used. It must be replaced when nec- uine Kia parts. housing with a clean, damp cloth. essary, and should not be cleaned 5. Lock the cover with the cover and reused.
Page 285 Maintenance CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER Replace the element according to Evaporator core Blower the Scheduled Maintenance Section. If the vehicle is operated in extreme- ly dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals. (Refer to Inside Maintenance Under Severe Usage vehicle...
Page 286 Maintenance 1GHA417 1GHA418 2GHA419 2. With the glove box open, grasp 3. Pull the hooks under the climate 4. Replace the climate control air filter. both sides of the glove box, push control air filter cover upwards and 5. Reassemble in the reverse order inward on the stoppers and pull remove the cover.
Page 287 Maintenance AIR PURIFIER FILTER (IF EQUIPPED) NOTICE When installing a new air purifier filter, install with the arrow mark on the filter pointing downwards. UNLOCK Otherwise, noise can be generated and the effectiveness of the filter can be reduced. LOCK 1GHA420 1.
Page 288 Maintenance WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance Contamination of either the wind- Windshield wiper blade shield or the wiper blades with for- replacement NOTICE eign matter can reduce the effective- When the wipers no longer clean Commercial hot waxes applied by ness of the windshield wipers.
Page 289 Maintenance 1LDA5023 1JBA7038 1JBA7037 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the 2. Compress the clip and slide the 3. Lift it off the arm. wiper blade assembly to expose blade assembly downward. 4. Install the blade assembly in the the plastic locking clip.
Page 290 Maintenance BATTERY (Continued) (Continued) WARNING - Battery • When lifting a plastic-cased dangers If any electrolyte gets battery, excessive pressure on into your eyes, flush your Always read the follow- the case may cause battery eyes with clean water for ing instructions carefully acid to leak, resulting in per- at least 15 minutes and...
Page 291 Maintenance Items to be reset after the battery (Continued) has been discharged or the bat- • Watch battery during tery has been disconnected. charging, and stop or reduce • Driver seat position memory the charging rate if the battery system (See Chapter 3) cells begin gassing (boiling) •...
Page 292 (10 psi) or more) can lead to have it checked by an Authorized cle handling, and minimum tire wear. severe heat build-up, especially Kia Dealer. on hot days and when driving at (Continued) high speed. This can potentially cause tread separation and...
Page 293 Maintenance (Continued) Tire rotation With a full-size spare tire • Overinflation produces a harsh To equalize tread wear, it is recom- ride, handling problems, excessive mended that the tires be rotated wear at the center of the tire tread, every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or and a greater possibility of dam- sooner if irregular wear develops.
Page 294 Maintenance Disc brake pads should be inspected Wheel alignment and tire for wear whenever tires are rotated. Tread wear indicator balance The wheels on your vehicle were NOTICE aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life Rotate radial tires that have an and best overall performance.
Page 295 Tire Label or then replace the two front or speedometer calibration, head- by an Authorized Kia Dealer. two rear tires as a pair. light aim and bumper height. Failure to follow these precau- Replacing just one tire can tions can adversely affect the seriously affect your vehicle’s...
Page 296 Maintenance Tire size designation Wheel size designation Tire speed ratings A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire Wheels are also marked with impor- The chart below shows many of the size designation. You will need this tant information that you need if you different speed ratings currently information when selecting replace- ever have to replace one.
Page 297 The temperature grades are A (the The tires available as standard or highest), B and C. The grades repre- optional equipment on Kia vehicles sent the tire’s resistance to the gener- may vary with respect to grade. ation of heat and its ability to dissipate...
Page 298 Maintenance Checking a tire life WARNING WARNING - Tire If any tires that are over 6 years temperature Tires degrade over time, even based on the manufacturing date, when they are not being used. The temperature grade for this tire strength performance Regardless of the remaining...
Page 299 Prior to working on the light, expertise, consult firmly apply the parking brake Authorized Kia Dealer. In many and ensure that the ignition cases, it is difficult to replace switch is turned to the “LOCK” vehicle light bulbs because...
Page 300 Maintenance (Continued) • If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediate- ly and carefully dispose of it. • Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down before han- dling it. 2GHA744 1GHA423 1. Open the hood. WARNING 2.
Page 301 Do not attempt to replace or inspect the low beam (XENON bulb) due to electric shock dan- ger. If the low beam (XENON bulb) is not working, have your vehicle checked Authorized Kia Dealer. * HID : High Intensity Discharge 7 37...
Page 302 Maintenance Interior lights bulb replace- Front map lamp Vanity mirror lamp ment 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens from the interi- or light housing. WARNING Prior to working on the Interior 1GHA561 Lights, ensure that the “OFF” Trunk room lamp button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiv-...
Page 303 1. Open the trunk lid. Door courtesy and foot lamp 5. Reinstall the lens securely with the bulb replacement lens retaining screws. If the light bulb is not operating, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia Dealer. 7 39...
Page 304 3. Remove the socket from the If the light bulb is not operating, have tighten the screw. assembly by turning the socket the vehicle checked by an authorized counterclockwise until the tabs on Kia Dealer. the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
Page 305 Maintenance LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Recommended lubricants These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle. To help achieve proper engine and Lubricant Classification powertrain performance and durabil- API Service SL or above, ity, use only lubricants of the proper Engine oil *¹...
Page 306 Maintenance Recommended SAE viscosity When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be number operated in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart. NOTICE Always be sure to clean the area Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers around any filler plug, drain plug, °C...
Page 307 Maintenance EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, WARNING industrial pollution similar It is very important to follow the label deposits can damage your vehicle’s After washing the vehicle, test directions when using any chemical finish if not removed immediately. the brakes while driving slowly cleaner or polish.
Page 308 Maintenance Waxing Finish damage repair Bright-metal maintenance Wax the vehicle when water will no Deep scratches or stone chips in the • To remove road tar and insects, longer bead on the paint. painted surface must be repaired use a tar remover, not a scraper or promptly.
Page 309 Maintenance Underbody maintenance Aluminum wheel maintenance WARNING Corrosive materials used for ice and The aluminum wheels are coated After washing the vehicle, test snow removal and dust control may with a clear protective finish. the brakes while driving slowly collect on the underbody. If these •...
Page 310 Maintenance INTERIOR CARE Fabric Interior general precautions Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt webbing Remove dust and loose dirt from fab- Prevent caustic solutions such as ric with a whisk broom or vacuum perfume and cosmetic oil from con- Clean the belt webbing with any mild cleaner.
Page 311 Specifications / 8-2 Specifications...
Page 312 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS The specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more precise and more up-to-date information. Dimensions Tires Item Front Rear Item mm (in) Tire size 235/55R17 235/55R17 Overall length 5,000 (196.9) Overall width 1,850 (72.8)
Page 313 Specifications Light Bulbs Capacities Light Bulb Wattage Lubricant Volume Classification Headlight (High) Engine oil 5.2 l API Service SL or above, Headlight (Low) 55 or 35 (with filter change) (5.49 US qt) ILSAC GF-3 or above Front turn signal lights (LED type) 14.5 10.9 l DIAMOND ATF SP-III,...
Page 314 Index...
Page 315 Index Air bags-advanced supplemental restraint system···3-60 e-key (Electronic key) ····················································3-8 Air cleaner ····································································7-20 Electrical circuit protection ··········································6-6 Air purifier ·································································3-102 Electronic controlled suspension ································4-31 Air purifier filter··························································7-23 Electronic stability program ·······································4-28 Antenna·······································································3-106 Emergency commodity················································6-22 Audio remote control·················································3-107 Emergency starting························································6-3 Audio systems·····························································3-108 Emission control system ················································5-3 Automatic climate control system ······························4-60 Engine compartment ············································2-4, 7-11...
Page 316 Index If you have a flat tire ···················································6-17 Normal maintenance schedule······································7-4 Ignition switch································································4-2 Immobilizer system ······················································3-11 Instrument cluster ·······················································4-33 Instrument panel overview ···········································2-3 Overheating ····································································6-2 Overloading ··································································5-21 Interior care··································································7-46 Interior features ···························································3-97 Owner maintenance·······················································7-8 Interior lights ·······························································3-93 Interior overview····························································2-2 Power steering ······························································7-16 Keys ·················································································3-2 Remote keyless entry ·····················································3-5 Road warning ·································································6-2...
Page 317 Index Theft-alarm system······················································4-75 Tires and wheels···························································7-28 Towing···········································································6-12 Traction control system ···············································4-25 Trailer towing ·······························································5-13 Trunk·············································································3-80 Vehicle break-in process················································1-3 Warnings and indicators ·············································4-36 Windows ·······································································3-16 Windshield defrosting and defogging ························4-74 Wiper blades·································································7-24 Wipers and washers·····················································4-54...

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