Page 1 Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle. As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality, value for money prices, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations.
Page 2 Thank you for choosing a KIA vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this manual were accurate at the time of printing. KIA reserves the right to When you require service, remember that your KIA Dealer discontinue or change specifications or design at any time knows your vehicle best.
Page 3 Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Safety features of your vehicle Features of your vehicle Driving your vehicle table of contents What to do in an emergency Maintenance Specifications & Consumer information Index...
Page 4 Introduction How to use this manual / 1-2 Fuel requirements / 1-3 Vehicle break-in process / 1-4 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-5...
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL A010000AAM The general layout of the manual is pro- will find various WARNINGs, We want to help you get the greatest vided in the Table of Contents. Use the CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu- possible driving pleasure from your vehi- index when looking for a specific area or al.
Page 6: Fuel Requirements
A020101AHM-EU A020103AUN-EU "E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com- Gasoline containing alcohol and Your new KIA vehicle is designed to use prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 per- methanol only unleaded fuel having a pump octane cent gasoline, and is manufactured...
Page 7: Vehicle Break-In Process
Gasolines for cleaner air • Do not maintain a single speed for long To help contribute to cleaner air, KIA rec- periods of time, either fast or slow. CAUTION ommends that you use gasolines treated...
Page 8: Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster
Introduction INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER A050000ATD-EC Engine coolant temperature ABS warning light Door ajar warning light warning light* Parking brake & Brake fluid Trunk lid (or tailgate) open Low fuel level warning light warning light warning light Electric power steering (EPS) Engine oil pressure warning light Seat belt warning light system warning light*...
Page 9: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door lock/unlock button ....4-13 2. Outside rearview mirror control switch*..........4-37 3. Power window lock button* ....4-21 4. Central door lock switch* ....4-13 5. Power window switches*....4-20 6. Instrument panel illumination control knob*..........4-40 7.
Page 11: Instrument Panel Overview
Your vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Instrument cluster ......4-39 2. Light control / Turn signals....4-59 3. Wiper/Washer ........4-63 4. Horn ..........4-34 5. Steering wheel audio control*...4-95 6. Auto cruise control*......5-33 7. Driver’s air bag........3-47 8. Advanced lighting speaker switch* ...4-96 9.
Page 12 Your vehicle at a glance ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir ....7-15 2. Engine oil filler cap ......7-13 3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ....7-17 4. Air cleaner.........7-20 5. Fuse box ...........7-39 6. Positive battery terminal ....7-23 7. Negative battery terminal....7-23 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ..7-19 9.
Page 13 Seat / 3-2 Seat belts / 3-15 Child restraint system / 3-27 Airbag-supplemental restraint system / 3-35 Safety features of your vehicle...
Page 14: Seat
Safety features of your vehicle SEAT Driver’s seat (1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward (2) Seatback recliner (3) Seat adjustment, height* (4) Seat warmer switch* (5) Headrest adjustment Front passenger’s seat (6) Seat adjustment, forward / backward (7) Seatback recliner (8) Seat warmer switch* (9) Walk-in seat (for 2door vehicle only) (10) Headrest adjustment...
Page 15: Safety Features Of Your Vehicle
Safety features of your vehicle WARNING WARNING WARNING Loose objects Driver respon- - Driver’s seat sibility for front seat pas- • Never attempt to adjust the seat Loose objects in the driver’s foot while the vehicle is moving. This senger area could interfere with the opera- could result in loss of control, and tion of the foot pedals, possibly...
Page 16: Features Of Your Vehicle
Safety features of your vehicle WARNING After adjusting the seat, always check that it is securely locked into place by attempting to move the seat forward or reverse without using lock release lever. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle result- ing in an accident.
Page 17 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING • For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most peo- ple's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes.
Page 18 Safety features of your vehicle OTD039005 OTD039006 OTD039007 Forward and backward adjustment Adjusting the height up and down Removal The headrest may be adjusted forward to To raise the headrest, pull it up to the To remove the headrest, raise it as far as 3 different positions by pulling the head- desired position (1).
Page 19 Safety features of your vehicle OTD039008 HNF2041-1 OTD031009 Reinstall Active headrest (if equipped) C010107ATD Seat warmer (if equipped) The active headrest is designed to move To reinstall the headrest, put the head- forward and upward during a rear impact. rest poles (3) into the holes while press- The seat warmers are provided to warm This helps to prevent the driver's and ing the release button (2).
Page 20: Seat Warmer*
Safety features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING - Seat warmer With the seat warmer switch in the ON burns position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending Passengers should use extreme on the seat temperature. caution when using seat warmers due to the possibility of excess heating or burns.
Page 21 Safety features of your vehicle By pulling up the walk-in seat lever (2) on Rear seat adjustment the back of the front passenger’s seat- C010307ATD back, the seatback will tilt forward. Then Folding the rear seat (if equipped) push the seat forward to allow the occu- The rear seatbacks may be folded to pants to enter.
Page 22 Safety features of your vehicle To fold the rear seatback : ■ ■ 4 door, 2 door vehicle 1. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary slide the front seat forward. 2. Lower the rear headrest to the lowest position.
Page 23 Safety features of your vehicle OTD031105 OTD031107 OFD037008 ■ ■ 5 door vehicle 1. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward. 2. Pull the cushion folding strap (1) and lift the front portion of the seat cushion. OTD031106 OTD031108 3.
Page 24 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after being folded down: Be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle. Do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckle to get caught or pinched in the rear seat.
Page 25 Safety features of your vehicle C010303APB WARNING Headrest (if equipped) WARNING - Cargo ■ 4 door, 2 door vehicle Cargo should always be secured to • For maximum effectiveness in prevent it from being thrown about case of an accident, the headrest The rear seat(s) is equipped with head- the vehicle in a collision and caus- should be adjusted so the middle...
Page 26 Safety features of your vehicle OMG035036 OMG039037 OTD039010 Adjusting the height up and down Removal C010304ATD Armrest (if equipped) (if equipped) To remove the headrest, raise it as far as To raise the headrest, pull it up to the it can go then press the release button To use the armrest, pull it forward from desired position (1).
Page 27: Seat Belts
Safety features of your vehicle SEAT BELTS C020100AHM (Continued) WARNING Seat belt restraint system • Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. Seat belts are designed to bear A twisted belt can't do its job as upon the bony structure of the WARNING well.
Page 28 Safety features of your vehicle If the driver's seat belt is not fastened (Continued) when the ignition switch is turned on, the It is essential to replace the entire seat belt warning light and the seat belt assembly after it has been worn in warning chime will operate for approxi- a severe impact even if damage to mately 6 seconds.
Page 29 Safety features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE If you are not able to pull out the seat belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt out and release it. Then you will be able to pull the belt out smoothly. B180A01NF OMG035038 C020102ATD-EU...
Page 30 Safety features of your vehicle To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1). C020106AUN Seat belts - Front passenger and rear To lower it, push it down (3) while press- seat 3-point system with combination ing the height adjuster button (2). locking retractor Release the button to lock the anchor into position.
Page 31 Safety features of your vehicle When the seat belt is fully extended from CAUTION the retractor to allow the installation of a child restraint system, the seat belt oper- Do NOT fold down the left portion of ation changes to allow the belt to retract, the rear seat back when the rear but not to extend (Automatic Locking center seat belt is buckled.
Page 32 Safety features of your vehicle When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock into position. In certain frontal collisions, the pre-tensioner will activate and pull the seat belt into tighter contact against the occupant's body.
Page 33 Safety features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING • Both the driver's and front passen- To obtain maximum benefit from a ger's pre-tensioner seat belts may be pre-tensioner seat belt: activated in certain frontal collisions. 1. The seatbelt must be worn cor- •...
Page 34 6 seconds, or if it illuminates assembly mechanisms become while the vehicle is being driven, hot during activation. Do not please have an authorized KIA deal- touch the pre-tensioner seat belt er inspect the pre-tensioner seat assemblies for several minutes belt or SRS air bag system as soon after they have been activated.
Page 35 • If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat belt must be discarded, con- tact an authorized KIA dealer. 3 23...
Page 36 Safety features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE C020301AHM If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch- Larger children es the child’s neck or face, try placing the Small children are best protected from child closer to the center of the vehicle. If Children who are too large for child injury in an accident when properly the shoulder belt still touches their face...
Page 37 Safety features of your vehicle C020302AKM C020303AUN Restraint of pregnant women Injured person WARNING Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul- A seat belt should be used when an Riding with a reclined seatback der belt assemblies whenever possible injured person is being transported. increases your chance of serious according to specific recommendations When this is necessary, you should con-...
Page 38 This should be done even if no damage is visible. Additional questions concern- ing seat belt operation should be directed to an authorized KIA dealer.
Page 39: Child Restraint System
Safety features of your vehicle CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM C030000ATD-EC Children could be injured or killed in a (Continued) Children riding in the car should sit in the crash if their restraints are not properly • A seat belt or child restraint sys- rear seat and must always be properly secured.
Page 40 Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING • Never leave children unattended • Never use an infant carrier or a To reduce the chance or serious or in a vehicle – not even for a short child safety seat that "hooks" fatal injuries: time.
Page 41 (emergency lock mode), you must as described in this section, have manually change these seat belts to the the system checked immediately auto lock mode to secure a child by your authorized KIA dealer. restraint. • Failure to observe this manual's instructions regarding...
Page 42 Safety features of your vehicle E2MS103005 OEN036101 OEN036102 3. Pull the shoulder portion of the seat C030102AAM-EU To install a child restraint system on the Placing a passenger seat belt into belt all the way out. When the shoulder outboard or center rear seats, do the fol- the auto lock mode lowing: portion of the seat belt is fully extend-...
Page 43 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING - Auto lock mode The lap/shoulder belt automatically returns to the “emergency lock mode” whenever the belt is allowed to retract fully. Therefore, the pre- ceding seven steps must be fol- lowed each time a child restraint is installed.
Page 44 Safety features of your vehicle 2. Connect the tether strap hook to the Child Restraint Hook Holders appropriate child restraint hook holder and tighten to secure the child restraint seat. WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint is not properly anchored to the car and the child is not prop- Child Restraint Hook...
Page 45 Safety features of your vehicle Lower Anchor WARNING - Child restraint Position Indicator check Check that the child restraint sys- tem is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Incorrectly fitted child restraints may swing, twist, tip or separate Lower Anchor causing death or serious injury.
Page 46 Safety features of your vehicle Also, test the child restraint seat before WARNING you place the child in it. Tilt the seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat for- When using the vehicle's "LATCH" ward. Check to see if the anchors hold system to install a child restraint the seat in place.
Page 47 Safety features of your vehicle AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM C040000AUN-C1 (1) Driver’s front air bag (2) Passenger’s front air bag (3) Side impact air bag* (4) Curtain air bag* * : if equipped WARNING Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the safety belts provided in order to minimize the risk and...
Page 48 Safety features of your vehicle C040900ATD It is virtually impossible for you to see WARNING How does the air bag system the air bags inflate during an accident. It is much more likely that you will sim- operate • To avoid severe personal injury ply see the deflated air bags hanging or death caused by deploying air •...
Page 49 Safety features of your vehicle C040902APB Noise and smoke WARNING When the air bags inflate, they make a When the air bags deploy, the air loud noise and they leave smoke and bag related parts in the steering powder in the air inside of the vehicle. wheel and/or instrument panel This is normal and is a result of the igni- and/or in both sides of the roof rails...
Page 50 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING • Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag in front of it! • Never put a child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If the front passenger air bag inflates, it can cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 51 If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the SRS. Have an authorized KIA dealer inspect the air bag system as soon as possible. • The light does not turn on briefly when you turn the ignition ON.
Page 52 Safety features of your vehicle Driver’s front air bag (3) Passenger’s front air bag (Continued) • When installing a container of liq- uid air freshener inside the vehi- cle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the instrument panel surface.
Page 53 If this occurs, have your Always wash all exposed skin OTD031041N vehicle immediately inspected by areas thoroughly with lukewarm an authorized KIA dealer. C040300ATD water and a mild soap after an Occupant detection system • Before you replace a fuse or dis-...
Page 54 Safety features of your vehicle Main components of occupant detec- If the front passenger seat is occupied by Always be sure that you and all vehicle tion system a person that the system determines to occupants are seated and restrained be of adult size, and he/she sits properly properly (sitting upright with the seat in •...
Page 55 Safety features of your vehicle C040301ATD WARNING Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection system Riding in an improper position or Indicator/Warning light Devices placing weight on the front passen- Condition detected by the occupant ger's seat when it is unoccupied by PASSENGER AIR Front passenger SRS warning...
Page 56 Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) B990A08O 1KMN3663 1KMN3665 - Never sit with the hips shifted - Never place the feet on the dash- - Never put a heavy load in the front passenger seat. towards the front of the seat. board.
Page 57 Safety features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE If the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indi- cator is still on, ask the passenger to The PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” move to the rear seat. indicator illuminates for about 4 sec- onds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is WARNING started.
Page 58 • If you change the weight on the • Air bags can only be used once – • Even though your vehicle is front passenger seat, the PAS- have an authorized KIA dealer equipped with the occupant SENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indica- replace the air bag immediately...
Page 59 OTD039021 being driven, have an authorized C040400AAM-EU KIA dealer inspect the occupant Driver's and passenger's front air detection system and the SRS air bag system as soon as possible. Your vehicle is equipped with an...
Page 60: Passenger's Air Bag
• Do not place any objects under- According to the impact severity, seating KIA dealer inspect the advanced neath the front seats as they position and seat belt usage, the SRSCM SRS air bag system as soon as...
Page 61 Front air bags are not • Front and side air bags can injure air bag system. However, KIA does intended to deploy in collisions in which occupants improperly positioned not endorse nor will it support any sufficient protection can be provided by in the front seats.
Page 62 KIA dealer inspect the panel above the glove box, air bag system as soon as possi- because any such object could ble.
Page 63 Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) • Even though your vehicle is • Sitting improperly or out of posi- equipped with the occupant tion can result in serious or fatal detection system, do not install a injury in a crash. All occupants child restraint system in the front should sit upright with the seat passenger seat position.
Page 64 Safety features of your vehicle The side impact air bags are designed to (Continued) WARNING deploy only during certain side-impact • Do not use any accessory seat collisions, depending on the crash sever- • The side impact air bag is sup- covers.
Page 65 The curtain and repaired by an authorized air bags are not designed to deploy in all KIA dealer. Inform that your vehi- side impact situations, collisions from the cle is equipped with side impact front or rear of the vehicle or in most air bags.
Page 66 This should only tion, both front seat occupants be done by an authorized KIA and both outboard rear occu- dealer. pants should sit in an upright...
Page 67 Safety features of your vehicle C040800ATD Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-infla- tion conditions of the air bag) There are many types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expect- ed to provide additional protection.
Page 68 KIA dealer. • If the installation location or • Your vehicle has been designed angle of the sensors is altered in to absorb impact and deploy the any way, the air bags may deploy air bag(s) in certain collisions.
Page 69 Safety features of your vehicle Although the front air bags (driver’s and front passenger’s air bags) are designed to inflate only in frontal collisions, they also may inflate in other types of colli- sions if the front impact sensors detect a sufficient impact.
Page 70 Safety features of your vehicle OED036100 1JBA3516 1JBA3521 • Front air bags are not designed to • Front air bags may not inflate in side • In a slant or angled collision, the force inflate in rear collisions, because occu- impact collisions, because occupants of impact may direct the occupants in a pants are moved backward by the...
Page 71 Safety features of your vehicle 1JBA3517 1JBA3522 1JBA3518 • Just before impact, drivers often brake • Air bags may not inflate in rollover acci- • Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the dents because air bag deployment collides with objects such as utility front portion of the vehicle causing it to would not provide protection to the...
Page 72 SRS Care • If the air bags inflate, they must • Modification to SRS components The SRS is virtually maintenance-free be replaced by an authorized KIA or wiring, including the addition and so there are no parts you can safely dealer.
Page 73 Safety features of your vehicle C041300AUN • Keep occupants away from the air WARNING Additional safety precautions bag covers. All occupants should sit upright, fully back in their seats with • Sitting improperly or out of posi- • Never let passengers ride in the their seat belts on and their feet on the tion can cause occupants to be cargo area or on top of a folded-...
Page 74 Safety features of your vehicle OAM039041 C041200AUN-EC Air bag warning label (if equipped) Air bag warning labels, some required by the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS), are attached to alert the driver and passengers of poten- tial risks of the air bag system.
Page 75 Keys / 4-2 Smart key / 4-6 Remote keyless entry / 4-8 Door locks / 4-12 Trunk / 4-16 Tailgate (5 door vehicle) / 4-18 Windows / 4-20 Hood / 4-23 Fuel filler lid / 4-25 Features of your vehicle Sunroof / 4-28 Steering wheel / 4-32 Mirrors / 4-35...
Page 76 Should you lose your keys, this number trols, or even make the vehicle will enable an authorized KIA dealer to move, which could result in serious duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar bodily injury or even death. Never code tag and store it in a safe place.
Page 77 To deactivate the immobilizer WARNING system: Insert the ignition key into the key cylin- Use only KIA original parts for the der and turn it to the ON position. ignition key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket key is used, the ignition...
Page 78 ✽ ✽ NOTICE be serviced by an authorized KIA If you need additional keys or lose your dealer. keys, consult an authorized KIA dealer. Malfunctions caused by improper...
Page 79 After performing the limp home proce- key is out of order. You cannot start the dure, you have to see an authorized KIA engine without the lime home procedure. dealer immediately to inspect and repair To start the engine, you have to input your ignition key or immobilizer system.
Page 80 Features of your vehicle SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED) Even though you press the button, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if any of the follow- ing occurs: • The smart key is in the vehicle. •...
Page 81 Canada Standard RSS-210. ately take the vehicle and key to your Operation is subject to the following two authorized KIA dealer to protect it conditions: from potential theft. 1. This device may not cause harmful •...
Page 82 Features of your vehicle REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED) D020102ATD-EE ■ Type A D020101ATD-EU Unlock (2) Lock (1) The driver's door is unlocked if the unlock All doors are locked if the lock button is button is pressed once. The hazard pressed.
Page 83 When the transmitter (or smart key) does not work properly, open and close the door with the ignition key. If you have a problem with the transmitter (or smart key), contact an authorized KIA dealer.
Page 84 A battery should last for several years, but if the transmitter or smart key is not working properly, try replacing the bat- tery with a new one. If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery, contact an authorized KIA dealer.
Page 85 If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery, contact an authorized KIA dealer. • Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter or smart key to malfunction.
Page 86: Door Locks
Features of your vehicle DOOR LOCKS • Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter key (or smart key). (if equipped) • Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle. • When closing the door, push the door by hand.
Page 87: Central Door Lock Switch*
Features of your vehicle • If the inner door handle of the front ■ 4door vehicle, 5door vehicle door is pulled when the door lock but- Driver’s door Passenger’s door ton is in the lock position, the button will unlock and the door will open. (if equipped) •...
Page 88 Features of your vehicle • Press the switch to the "Lock" position D050300AHM WARNING (1), all vehicle doors will lock. Unlocked Impact sensing door unlock sys- vehicles • Press the switch to the "Unlock" posi- tem (if equipped) tion (2), all vehicle doors will unlock. Leaving your vehicle unlocked can All doors will automatically unlock when •...
Page 89 D050400ATD-EE 3. Close the rear door. ✽ ✽ NOTICE To open the rear door, pull the outside An authorized KIA dealer can activate door handle (3). or deactivate some auto door lock/ Even though the doors may be unlocked, unlock features as follows;...
Page 90 Features of your vehicle TRUNK (4 DOOR, 2 DOOR VEHICLE) D070200ATD Closing the trunk To close the trunk, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is securely fastened, (if equipped) always check by trying to pull it up again.
Page 91 Features of your vehicle WARNING • No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the trunk is partially or totally latched and the person is unable to get out, severe injury or death could occur due to lack of ventilation, exhaust fumes and rapid heat build-up, or because of exposure to cold weather condi-...
Page 92: Tailgate (5 Door Vehicle)
Features of your vehicle TAILGATE (5 DOOR VEHICLE) ✽ ✽ NOTICE D070200AUN Closing the tailgate In cold and wet climates, door lock and To close the tailgate, lower and push door mechanisms may not work proper- down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that ly due to freezing conditions.
Page 93 Features of your vehicle WARNING • For emergency, be fully aware of the location of the emergency tailgate safety release lever in their vehicle and how to open the tailgate if you are accidentally locked in the luggage compart- ment. •...
Page 94 Features of your vehicle WINDOWS D080000APB (1) Driver’s door power window switch* (2) Front passenger’s door power win- dow switch* (3) Rear door (left) power window switch* (4) Rear door (right) power window switch* (5) Window opening and closing (6) Automatic power window down* (7) Power window lock button* *: if equipped ✽...
Page 95: Power Window Lock Button*
Features of your vehicle D080100ATD D080101AUN Window opening and closing Power windows (if equipped) The ignition switch must be in the ON The driver’s door has a master power position for power windows to operate. window switch that controls all the win- Each door has a power window switch dows in the vehicle.
Page 96 Features of your vehicle CAUTION WARNING - Windows • To prevent possible damage to • NEVER leave the ignition key in the power window system, do not the vehicle. open or close two windows or • NEVER leave any child unattend- more at the same time.
Page 97 Features of your vehicle HOOD OTD049014 OMG035065 OTD049131 D090100TD 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the 3. Pull out the support rod from the hood. Opening the hood hood slightly, push the secondary latch 4. Hold the hood opened with the support (1) inside of the hood center and lift rod.
Page 98 Features of your vehicle D090200AAM WARNING - WARNING Closing the hood Hood • Before closing the hood, ensure • Always double check to be sure 1. Before closing the hood, check the fol- that all obstructions are removed that the hood is firmly latched lowing: from the hood opening.
Page 99: Fuel Filler Lid
Features of your vehicle FUEL FILLER LID D100200AAM Closing the fuel filler lid 1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened. 2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly and make sure that it is secure- ly closed.
Page 100 Features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING - Refueling dan- • Do not get back into a vehicle Use only approved portable plas- gers once you have begun refueling tic fuel containers designed to Automotive fuels are flammable since you can generate static carry and store gasoline.
Page 101 • If the fuel filler cap requires then contact the local fire depart- replacement, use only a genuine ment. Follow any safety instruc- KIA cap or the equivalent speci- tions they provide. fied for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can result in a seri- ous malfunction of the fuel sys- tem or emission control system.
Page 102 Features of your vehicle SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) ✽ ✽ NOTICE ✽ ✽ NOTICE • In cold and wet climates, the sunroof The sunroof cannot slide when it is in may not work properly due to freez- the tilt position nor can it be tilted while ing conditions.
Page 103 Features of your vehicle To open the sunroof automatically: Pull the sunroof control lever backward (1) to the second detent position and then release it. The sunroof will slide open automatically but will not open all the way. If you would like to completely open the sunroof, pull the lever once more.
Page 104 Features of your vehicle WARNING - Sunroof • Be careful that no heads, hands and body parts are not obstruct- ed by a closing sunroof. • Do not extend the face, neck, arms or body outside the sunroof while driving. •...
Page 105 Features of your vehicle D110500ATD 5. Push the sunroof control lever upward Resetting the sunroof until the sunroof completes operating as follows; Whenever the vehicle battery is discon- nected or discharged, or related fuse is TILT DOWN → SLIDE OPEN → blown, you must reset your sunroof sys- tem as follows: SLIDE CLOSE...
Page 106: Steering Wheel
KIA dealer. which senses the steering wheel torque malfunction. and vehicle speed to command the When this happens, increase the motor.
Page 107 Take your vehicle to an authorized KIA dealer and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. • When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, abnormal noise could occur.
Page 108: Horn
Features of your vehicle CAUTION Do not strike the horn severely to operate it, or hit it with your fist. Do not press on the horn with a sharp- pointed object. OTD049019 D130500AUN Horn To sound the horn, press the horn sym- bol on your steering wheel.
Page 109 Features of your vehicle MIRRORS D140100ATD D140102ATD Electric chromic mirror (ECM) Inside rearview mirror (if equipped) Adjust the rearview mirror so that the The electric rearview mirror automatical- center view through the rear window is ly controls the glare from the headlights seen.
Page 110 Features of your vehicle D140200ATD-EU WARNING - Outside rearview mirror Rearview mir- rors Be sure to adjust the mirror angles • The right outside rearview mirror before driving. is convex. Objects seen in the Your vehicle is equipped with both left- mirror are closer than they hand and right-hand outside rearview appear.
Page 111 Features of your vehicle CAUTION If the mirror is jammed with ice, do not adjust the mirror by force. Use an approved spray de-icer (not radi- ator antifreeze) to release the frozen mechanism or move the vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
Page 112 Features of your vehicle CAUTION • The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjust- ing angles, but the motor contin- ues to operate while the switch is pressed. Do not press the switch longer than necessary, the motor may be damaged.
Page 113: Instrument Cluster
Features of your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ■ ■ Type A 1. Tachometer 2. Fuel gauge 3. Speedometer 4. Turn signal indicators 5. Warning and indicator lights 6. Odometer/Trip computer* 7. LCD display* ■ ■ Type B * : if equipped * The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Page 114 Features of your vehicle OTD049052 OTD049053L OTD049054 D150100ATD-EU Gauges D150202AFD Instrument panel illumination Tachometer D150201AHM (if equipped) The tachometer indicates the approxi- Speedometer mate number of engine revolutions per When the vehicle’s parking lights or The speedometer indicates the forward minute (rpm).
Page 115 Features of your vehicle ■ Type A WARNING - Fuel gauge Running out of fuel can expose vehicle occupants to danger. You must stop and obtain addition- al fuel as soon as possible after the warning light comes on or when the gauge indicator comes close to the OTD049058C E level.
Page 116 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Press the TRIP button for less than 1 sec- ond to select each function as follows : It is forbidden to alter the odometer of all vehicles with the intent to change the Tripmeter A mileage registered on the odometer.
Page 117 Features of your vehicle This mode indicates the distance of indi- ■ ■ Type A Type A vidual trips selected since the last trip- meter reset. The meter's working range is from 0.0 to 999.9 km (0.0 to 999.9 miles). Pressing the TRIP button for more than 1 second, when the tripmeter (TRIP A or TRIP B) is being displayed, clears the...
Page 118 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ Type A Type A Type A OTD049065N OTD049068B OTD049069N ■ ■ ■ Type B Type B Type B OTD049066L OTD049068L OTD049070L Average fuel consumption (if equipped) Instant fuel consumption (if equipped) Average speed (if equipped) This mode calculates the average fuel This mode calculates the instant fuel This mode calculates the average speed...
Page 119 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ■ ■ ■ Type A Type A Type B • If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupt- ed, the “Distance to empty” function may not operate correctly. The trip computer may not register additional fuel if less than 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of fuel are added to the vehi-...
Page 120 If this occurs, have your vehicle checked ignition switch to the ON position or start- level is low. by an authorized KIA dealer as soon as ed the engine, or if it comes on while possible. The normal braking system will...
Page 121 In this case, have your while driving, your vehicle’s warning light will blink for approximately vehicle checked by an authorized KIA ABS and EBD system may 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition dealer as soon as possible.
Page 122 Flash-to-Pass position. when the engine is running, the engine should be checked by an authorized KIA dealer before the car is driven again.
Page 123 3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are found, the warning light remains on or the brakes do not operate properly. Have the vehicle towed to any author- ized KIA dealer for a brake system inspection and necessary repairs. 4 49...
Page 124 Have an authorized If the engine coolant temperature warn- KIA dealer correct the problem as ing light illuminates, it indicates over- soon as possible. heating that may damage the engine.
Page 125 Features of your vehicle D150317ATD-EU • When the battery is weak, if the D150318ATD Immobilizer indicator Low fuel level warning ENGINE START/STOP button light pressed, the indicator will blink and you are not able to start the engine. However, you are able to start the If any of the following occurs in a vehicle This warning light indicates the fuel tank engine by inserting the smart key in...
Page 126 ESC may have a malfunction. Take your dealer. the ignition switch is turned to the ON car to an authorized KIA dealer and have position, take your vehicle to the nearest the system checked. authorized KIA dealer and have the sys- tem checked.
Page 127 ON/OFF button on the steering an authorized KIA dealer. wheel is pushed. The indicator goes off when the cruise control ON/OFF button is pushed again.
Page 128 P (Park), R lem exists somewhere in the electrical (Reverse), N (Neutral) position or charging system. Have an authorized sports mode, or when the instant fuel KIA dealer correct the problem as soon consumption mode is selected. as possible.
Page 129 Features of your vehicle Low Fuel! Key is not detected Press brake pedal to start engine This warning indicates the fuel tank is If the smart key is not in the vehicle or is If the ENGINE START/STOP button is nearly empty.
Page 130 Insert key If the warning illuminates each time you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, take your vehicle to an authorized KIA dealer and have the system checked. If you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while "Key is not detected" illumi- nates on the LCD display, the warning “Insert key”...
Page 131 Features of your vehicle Press start button while turn steering Check steering wheel lock If the steering wheel does not unlock nor- If the steering wheel does not lock nor- mally when the ENGINE START/STOP mally when the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed, the warning illuminates button turns to the OFF position, the for 10 seconds on the LCD display.
Page 132 Features of your vehicle REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED) HAZARD WARNING FLASHER To turn the camera on again, press the ON/OFF button again when the ignition switch is on and the shift lever in R (Reverse). Also, the camera will turn on automatically whenever the ignition switch is turned off and on again.
Page 133 Features of your vehicle LIGHTING D190100APB Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to pre- vent the battery from being dis- charged. The system automatically turns off the parking lights when the driver removes the ignition key and opens the driver- side door.
Page 134 Features of your vehicle CAUTION • Never place anything over sensor (1) located on the instrument panel. This will ensure better auto-light system control. • Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner. The cleaner may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
Page 135 Features of your vehicle OAM049044 OAM049043 OAM049045 D190500AUN To flash the headlights, pull the lever D190600AUN-U1 High beam operation Turn signals and lane change sig- towards you. It will return to the normal (low-beam) position when released. The nals To turn on the high beam headlights, headlight switch does not need to be on push the lever away from you.
Page 136 Features of your vehicle If an indicator stays on and does not D190900AUN-EU flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the Daytime running light turn signal bulbs may be burned out and Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make will require replacement. it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Page 137: Wiper/Washer
Features of your vehicle WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield wiper/washer ■ ■ ■ ■ 4 door, 2 door vehicle 5 door vehicle A : Wiper speed control (front) · MIST – Single wipe · OFF – Off · INT – Intermittent wipe* ·...
Page 138 Features of your vehicle D200100ATD D200200ASA CAUTION Windshield wipers Windshield washers To prevent possible damage to the Operates as follows when the ignition In the OFF position, pull the lever gently washer pump, do not operate the switch is turned ON. toward you to spray washer fluid on the washer when the fluid reservoir is windshield and to run the wipers 1-3...
Page 139 Features of 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 gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
Page 140: Interior Light
Features of your vehicle INTERIOR LIGHT D210000AEN CAUTION Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running. It may cause battery discharge. OTD040085N OTD049086 D210100ATD D210200ATD Map lamp (if equipped) Room lamp (if equipped) 1.
Page 141 Features of your vehicle DEFROSTER D220000AUN ■ Type A CAUTION To prevent damage to the conduc- tors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window. ✽ ✽ NOTICE OTD049089 ■...
Page 142: Front Wiper Deicer Button*
Features of your vehicle To activate the rear window defroster, D220101AEN press the rear window defroster button Outside mirror defroster located in the center facia switch panel. (if equipped) The indicator on the rear window If your vehicle is equipped with the out- defroster button illuminates when the side rearview mirror defrosters, they will defroster is ON.
Page 143: Climate Control System
Features of your vehicle MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Air conditioning button* 2. Rear window defroster button 3. Air intake control button 4. Fan speed control knob 5. Mode selection knob 6. Temperature control knob * : if equipped OTD049090 D230000ATD 4 69...
Page 144 Features of your vehicle D230100ATD Heating and air conditioning 1. Start the engine. 2. Set the mode to the desired position. To improve the effectiveness of heat- ing and cooling : - Heating: - Cooling: 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
Page 145 Features of your vehicle MAX A/C-Level (B, D) Floor-Level (C, A, D, E) Air flow is directed toward the upper body Most of the air flow is directed to the and face. floor, with a small amount of the air being In this mode, the air conditioning and the directed to the windshield and side win- recirculated air position will be selected...
Page 146 Features of your vehicle OTD049128 OTD049094 OTD049095 Instrument panel vents D230102APB D230103APB Temperature control Air intake control The outlet vents can be opened or closed separately using the thumbwheel. The temperature control knob allows you This is used to select outside (fresh) air to control the temperature of the air flow- position or recirculated air position.
Page 147 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Recirculated air position WARNING The indicator light on the Prolonged operation of the heater in the button illuminates when the recirculated air position (without air • Continuous use of the climate recirculated air position is conditioning selected) may cause fog- control system in the recirculated selected.
Page 148 Features of your vehicle System operation D230501AUN Ventilation 1. Set the mode to the position. 2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position. 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position. 4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Page 149 Air conditioning (if equipped) • To prevent dust or unpleasant fumes • While using the air conditioning sys- from entering the vehicle through the All KIA Air Conditioning Systems are tem, monitor the temperature gauge ventilation system, temporarily set the filled...
Page 150 This is a normal system operation moisture accumulation on the inside of characteristic. the windshield even when the outside (fresh) air position is selected. If this hap- pens, have the climate control air filter replaced by an authorized KIA dealer.
Page 151 • When the air flow rate suddenly reduced. Overfilling also has a negative decreases, the system should be influence on the air conditioning system. checked at an authorized KIA dealer. Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, have the system inspected by an authorized KIA dealer.
Page 152 Features of your vehicle AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Front windshield defroster button 2. Climate control display 3. Rear windshield defroster button 4. Fan speed control switch 5. AUTO (automatic control) button 6. OFF button 7. Temperature control knob 8.
Page 153 Features of your vehicle 2. Set the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. If the temperature is set to the lowest setting (Lo), the air conditioning sys- tem will operate continuously. 3. To turn the automatic operation off, select any button or switch of the fol- lowing: •...
Page 154 Features of your vehicle D240200ATD Manual heating and air condition- Face-Level (B, D) The heating and cooling system can be Air flow is directed toward the upper body controlled manually by pushing buttons and face. Additionally, each outlet can be other than the AUTO button.
Page 155 Features of your vehicle OTD041104 OTD049128 OTD049105 Defrost-level (A, D) Instrument panel vents D240202ATD-EC Temperature control Most of the air flow is directed to the The outlet vents can be opened or closed windshield with a small amount of air separately using the thumbwheel.
Page 156 Features of your vehicle Temperature conversion D240203ATD Air intake control You can switch the temperature mode between Fahrenheit to Centigrade as fol- The air intake control is used to select lows: outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position. While pressing the OFF button, press the AUTO button for 3 seconds or more.
Page 157 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Prolonged operation of the heating in recirculated air position will cause fog- ging of the windshield and side windows and the air within the passenger com- partment will become stale. In addition, prolonged operation of the air conditioning with the recirculated air position selected, will result in exces- sively dry air in the passenger compart-...
Page 158 Features of your vehicle OTD049109 OTD049111 OTD049110 D240206AHM D240205ATD D240208ATD Fan speed control Air conditioning OFF mode The fan speed can be set to the desired Press the A/C button to turn the air con- Press the OFF button to turn off the air speed by pressing the fan speed control climate control system.
Page 159: Windshield Defrosting And Defogging
Features of your vehicle WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING D250000AUN • For maximum defrosting, set the tem- perature control to the extreme right/hot position and the fan speed WARNING - Windshield control to the highest speed. heating • If warm air to the floor is desired while Do not use the position defrosting or defogging, set the mode...
Page 160: Automatic Climate Control System
Features of your vehicle OTD049113N OTD049114N OTD049115N D250102AFD Automatic climate control system D250202ATD To defrost outside windshield To defrost outside windshield D250201ATD 1. Set the fan speed to the highest 1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi- To defog inside windshield (extreme right) position.
Page 161 Features of your vehicle D250300AHM D250301AUN D250302AHM-EE Manual climate control system Automatic climate control system Defogging logic 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- To reduce the probability of fogging up tion.
Page 162: Storage Compartment
Features of your vehicle STORAGE COMPARTMENT D270000AHM These compartments can be used to store small items. CAUTION • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment. • Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed while driving.
Page 163 Features of your vehicle WARNING • Do not keep objects except sun- glasses inside the sunglass hold- er. Such objects can be thrown from the holder in the event of a sudden stop or an accident, pos- sibly injuring the passengers in the vehicle.
Page 164: Interior Features
Features of your vehicle INTERIOR FEATURES D280300ATD Front Cup holder 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 may burn your- self.
Page 165: Power Outlet*
Features of your vehicle CAUTION - CAUTION Vanity mirror lamp • Use the power outlet only when the engine is running and remove Close the vanity mirror cover the accessory plug after use. securely and return the sunvisor to Using the accessory plug for pro- its original position after use.
Page 166: Digital Clock
Features of your vehicle Whenever the battery terminals or relat- ■ Type A ed fuses are disconnected, you must reset the time. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the clock buttons operate as follows: D280601ATD •...
Page 167 To avoid any interference with pedal operation, KIA recom- mends that only the KIA floor mat designed for use in your vehicle be installed. 4 93...
Page 168: Audio*
Features of your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM ✽ ✽ NOTICE CAUTION If you install an aftermarket HID head • Before entering a place with a low lamp, your vehicle’s audio and electron- height clearance or a car wash, ic device may malfunction. remove the antenna by rotating it counter-clockwise.
Page 169: Steering Wheel Audio Control*
Features of your vehicle If the SEEK button is pressed for less D300205AEN than 0.8 second, it will work as follows in MUTE each mode. • Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound. RADIO mode • Press the MUTE button again to acti- vate the sound.
Page 170 Features of your vehicle 1. ON : The light turns on. CAUTION 2. MOOD : The light shade changes auto- Do not use the lights for extended matically at regular interval. periods when engine is not run- 3. MUSIC : The light blinks or changes ning.
Page 171 Features of your vehicle When a strong radio signal has reached FM reception your vehicle, the precise engineering of your audio system ensures the best pos- sible quality reproduction. However, in some cases the signal coming to your vehicle may not be strong and clear. This can be due to factors such as the dis- tance from the radio station, closeness of other strong radio stations or the pres-...
Page 172 Features of your vehicle AM reception FM radio station JBM002 JBM003 JBM004 AM broadcasts can be received at FM broadcasts are transmitted at high • Fading - As your car moves away from frequencies and do not bend to follow the greater distances than FM broadcasts.
Page 173 Features of your vehicle Satellite radio reception • If you are driving on a mountain road where is blocked by mountains. You may experience problems in receiv- ing SIRIUS satellite radio signals in the following situations. JBM005 • Station Swapping - As a FM signal weakens, another more powerful sig- SATELITE2 nal near the same frequency may...
Page 174 Features of your vehicle Using a cellular phone or a two- Care of disc (if equipped) • Depending on the type of CD-R/CD- RW CDs, certain CDs may not operate way radio • If the temperature inside the car is too normally according to manufacturing high, open the car windows for ventila- When a cellular phone is used inside the...
Page 175 Features of your vehicle RADIO, SET UP, VOLUME, AUDIO CONTROL (PA710TD, USA) ❈ There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported. 1. FM/AM Selection Button 2. Automatic Channel Selection Button 3. Power ON/OFF Button & Volume Control Knob 4.
Page 176 Features of your vehicle RADIO, SET UP, VOLUME, AUDIO CONTROL (PA760TD, USA) ❈ There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported. 1. FM/AM Selection Button 2. Automatic Channel Selection Button 3. Power ON/OFF Button & Volume Control Knob 4.
Page 177 Features of your vehicle 1. FM/AM Selection Button 4. SCAN Button • SDVC This function automatically adjusts the Turns to FM or AM mode, and toggles When the button is pressed, the frequen- volume level according to the speed of ➟...
Page 178 Features of your vehicle • BASS Control • BALANCE Control To increase the BASS, rotate the knob Rotate the knob clockwise to emphasize clockwise, while to decrease the BASS, right speaker sound (left speaker sound rotate the knob counterclockwise. will be attenuated). When the control knob is turned counter clockwise, left speaker sound will be emphasized (right •...
Page 179 Features of your vehicle CD (PA710TD, USA) ❈ There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported. 1. CD Loading Slot 2. CD Eject Button 3. CD Selection Button 4. Automatic Track Selection Button 5. RANDOM Play Button 6.
Page 180 Features of your vehicle CD (PA760TD, USA) ❈ There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported. 1. CD Loading Slot 2. CD Eject Button 3. CD Selection Button 4. Automatic Track Selection Button 5. RANDOM Play Button 6.
Page 181 Features of your vehicle 1. CD Loading Slot 4. Automatic Track Selection 7. CD Indicator (PA710) Button Please face printed side upward and When car ignition switch is ACC or ON • Press [TRACK ] button for less than gently press in. When the ignition switch and if the CD is loaded, this indicator is 0.8 second to play from the beginning is on ACC or ON and power is off, power...
Page 182 Features of your vehicle • MIDDLE Control 12. DISC Selection Button (PA760) • Press [FOLDER ] button to move to To increase the MIDDLE, rotate the knob parent folder of the current folder and • Press [DISC ] button to change disc clockwise, while to decrease the MID- to the previous disc.
Page 183 Features of your vehicle AUX/USB (PA710TD, USA) ❈ There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported. 1. AUX/USB Selection Button 2. TRACK Moving Button 3. RANDOM Playback Button 4. REPEAT Selection Button 5. SCAN Selection Button 6.
Page 184 Features of your vehicle AUX/USB (PA760TD, USA) ❈ There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported. 1. AUX/USB Selection Button 2. TRACK Moving Button 3. RANDOM Playback Button 4. REPEAT Selection Button 5. SCAN Selection Button 6.
Page 185 Features of your vehicle 1. AUX/USB Selection Button 3. RANDOM Playback Button 7. FOLDER Moving Button Press the button for less than 0.8 second If the auxiliary device is connected, it • Press [FOLDER ] button to move to to start or stop the random playback of turns to AUX or USB mode to play the child folder of the current folder and the songs in the current folder.
Page 186 Features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) CAUTION IN USING • Depending on the condition of • If you disconnect the external USB USB DEVICE the external USB device, the con- device during playback in USB • To use an external USB device, nected external USB device can mode, the external USB device can make sure the device is not con-...
Page 187 Features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) • If USB device is divided by logical • Please avoid using USB memory drives, only the music files on the products which can be used as highest-priority drive are recog- key chains or cellular phone nized by the car audio.
Page 188 Features of your vehicle ® RUNNING iPod (PA710TD, USA) ❈ There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported. 1. iPod Selection Button 2. TRACK Moving Button 3. RANDOM Playback Button 4. REPEAT Selection Button 5. INFO Button 6.
Page 189 Features of your vehicle ® RUNNING iPod (PA760TD, USA) ❈ There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported. 1. iPod Selection Button 2. TRACK Moving Button 3. RANDOM Playback Button 4. REPEAT Selection Button 5. INFO Button 6.
Page 190 Features of your vehicle 1. iPod Selection Button 3. REPEAT Button 6. SEARCH Knob & ENTER Button If iPod is connected, it switches to the Repeats the song currently played. iPod mode from the previous mode to When you turn the button clockwise, it play the song files stored in the iPod.
Page 191 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE FOR USING THE (Continued) CAUTION IN USING iPod DEVICE ® • When the iPod cable is connected, iPod ® DEVICE the system can be switched to the • Some iPod models might not sup- •...
Page 192 Features of your vehicle SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO (PA710TD, USA) ❈ There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported. 1. SATELLITE RADIO Selection Button 2. Channel Selection Button 3. SCAN Button 4. INFO Button 5. CAT/FOLDER Button 6.
Page 193 Features of your vehicle SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO (PA760TD, USA) ❈ There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported. 1. SATELLITE RADIO Selection Button 2. Channel Selection Button 3. SCAN Button 4. INFO Button 5. CAT/FOLDER Button 6.
Page 194 ] or [SEEK ] but- Displays the information of the channel ton for less than 0.8 second to select currently played by in the order of Artist/ Your Kia vehicle is equipped with 3 ➟ ➟ previous or next channel. Song title...
Page 195 Please consult with your current channels and push this knob to Kia dealership. select what you want to listen to. (Turn to the right to search higher chan- 2. Acquiring Signal...
Page 196 Features of your vehicle (continued) CAUTION IN USING • Do not place the phone near or ® BLUETOOTH CELLULAR inside metallic objects, otherwise PHONE ® communications with Bluetooth • Do not use a cellular phone or system or cellular service sta- ®...
Page 197 ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of allows multiple devices to be connected such marks by Kia is under license. in a short range, low-powered devices A Bluetooth enabled cell phone is like hands-free, stereo headset, wireless ®...
Page 198 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ Receiving a Phone Call Talking on the Phone Bluetooth ® Audio Music Streaming When receiving a phone call, a ringtone When talking on the phone, “Active Call” ® The audio system supports Bluetooth is audible from speakers and the audio message and the other party’s phone A2DP (Audio Advanced Distribution...
Page 199 Features of your vehicle ■ NOTE: Phone Setup • Pairing a phone ® ® Before using Bluetooth features, the All Bluetooth related operations can be • In addition to streaming MP3 files, phone must be paired (registered) with performed in PHONE menu. all music and sound files your cellu- the audio system.
Page 200 Features of your vehicle ➂ NOTE: • Connecting a phone Select desired phone name from the list ® shown. When the Bluetooth system is enabled, • If the phone is paired with two or ➃ ® the phone previously used is automati- The Bluetooth icon appears on the more vehicles of the same model,...
Page 201 Features of your vehicle • Deleting a Phone • Changing Priority • ADVANCED Menu If several phones are paired with the The paired phone can be deleted. After pressing the SETUP button, select audio system, the system attempts to the “PHONE” menu. while in PHONE - When the phone is deleted, all the infor- connect following order when the menu, select the “ADVANCED”...
Page 202 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ Voice Recognition Activation ■ ■ Menu tree ® Incoming Volume (Bluetooth call vol- ume adjustments) • The voice recognition engine contained The menu tree identifies available voice While in ADVANCED menu, select ® ® in the Bluetooth System can be acti- recognition Bluetooth...
Page 203 Features of your vehicle ■ Making a Phone Call • Calling by Name ✽ ✽ Tip A phone call can be made by speaking • Direct Calling ■ Voice Operation ➀ names registered in the audio system. Press button. To get the best performance out of the ➁...
Page 204 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ Tip ✽ ✽ NOTICE ■ Phone Book (In-Vehicle) A shortcut to each of the following func- • Adding entry by voice - The system can recognize single digits tions is available: from zero to nine. Numbers that are Phone numbers and voice tags can be 1.
Page 205 Features of your vehicle ■ • Adding Entry by Phone • Deleting Name Bluetooth ® Audio Speaker Adaptation ➀ Press button. The registered names can be deleted. Speaker adaptation will improve perform- ➁ Say "Phonebook". ance of voice recognition system to a ➂...
Page 206 Features of your vehicle ■ Key matrix Class Connected Paired H/P Disconnected Incoming Call Outgoing Call 2nd Call Active Call Empty Normal mode BT SETUP menu 2nd call 2nd Call Not Paired Not Connecting Accept Call 1st Call:waiting 2nd Call:waiting SHORT 2nd Call:active 1st Call:active...
Page 207 Before driving / 5-3 Key positions / 5-4 ENGINE START/STOP button / 5-6 Starting the engine / 5-9 Manual transaxle / 5-12 Automatic transaxle / 5-15 Brake system / 5-23 Cruise control system / 5-33 Economical operation / 5-37 Special driving conditions / 5-39 Winter driving / 5-43 Driving your vehicle Trailer towing / 5-45...
Page 208: Driving Your Vehicle
KIA dealer. • Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Page 209: Before Driving
Driving your vehicle BEFORE DRIVING E020100AUN E020300AHM WARNING Before entering vehicle Before starting Driving while distracted can result • Be sure that all windows, outside mir- • Close and lock all doors. in a loss of vehicle control, that ror(s), and outside lights are clean. •...
Page 210: Key Positions
Driving your vehicle KEY POSITIONS WARNING - Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Drinking and driving is dangerous. Drunk driving is the number one contributor to the highway death toll each year. Even a small amount of alcohol will affect your reflexes, perceptions and judgement.
Page 211 Driving your vehicle E030202AUN E030205APB (Continued) ACC (Accessory) • Do not place any movable objects The steering wheel is unlocked and elec- WARNING Ignition switch around the driver’s seat as they trical accessories are operative. may move while driving, interfere •...
Page 212 Try locking the out depressing the brake pedal by steering wheel again. If the problem is pressing the ENGINE START/STOP not solved, have it checked by an author- button with the shift lever in the N ized KIA dealer. (Neutral) position.
Page 213 Driving your vehicle E030202AHM E030203AHM E030704ATD ACC(Accessory) START/RUN Orange indicator Green indicator Not illuminated Press the ENGINE START/STOP button Press the ENGINE START/STOP button To start the engine, depress the brake while it is in the OFF position without while it is in the ACC position without pedal and press the ENGINE START/ depressing the brake pedal.
Page 214 Driving your vehicle E030205AHM (Continued) ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Never reach for the ENGINE If you leave the ENGINE START/ STOP START/STOP button or any other button in the ACC or ON position for a controls through the steering long time, the battery will discharge. wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 215: Clutch Pedal*
Driving your vehicle STARTING THE ENGINE E040000APB 3. Turn the ignition switch to START and CAUTION hold it there until the engine starts (a maximum of 10 seconds), then Do not engage the starter for more WARNING release the key. than 10 seconds.
Page 216 Driving your vehicle • Even if the smart key is in the vehicle, CAUTION if it is far away from you, the engine may not start. If the engine stalls while the vehicle is in motion, do not attempt to move •...
Page 217 Driving your vehicle (Continued) • When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you can't start the engine normally. Replace the fuse with a new one. If it is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for 10 seconds while it is in the ACC position.
Page 218 Driving your vehicle MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) E050100ATD CAUTION Manual transaxle operation • When downshifting from fifth The manual transaxle has 6 forward gear to fourth gear, caution gears. should be taken not to inadver- This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift tently press the shift lever side- knob.
Page 219 Driving your vehicle • During cold weather, shifting may be E050101APB WARNING Using the clutch difficult until the transaxle lubricant is warmed up. This is normal and not The clutch should be depressed all the • Before leaving the driver’s seat, harmful to the transaxle.
Page 220 Driving your vehicle E050200APB Good driving practices WARNING • Always buckle-up! In a collision, • Never take the vehicle out of gear and an unbelted occupant is signifi- coast down a hill. This is extremely cantly more likely to be seriously hazardous.
Page 221 Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) E060100ATD-EU Automatic transaxle operation The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The indi- vidual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. Lock release button ✽...
Page 222 Driving your vehicle For smooth operation, depress the brake E060101ATD-EU CAUTION pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a Transaxle ranges forward or reverse gear. • To avoid damage your The indicator light in the instrument clus- transaxle, do not accelerate the ter displays the shift lever position when engine in R (Reverse) or any for- the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Page 223 Driving your vehicle R (Reverse) D (Drive) WARNING Use this position to drive the vehicle This is the normal forward driving posi- backward. tion. The transaxle will automatically shift • Shifting into P (Park) while the through a 6-gear sequence, providing the vehicle is in motion will cause the best fuel economy and power.
Page 224 Driving your vehicle Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to (Continued) shift up one gear. • When driving on a slippery road, push the shift lever forward into the Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once +(up) position. This causes the to shift down one gear.
Page 225 Driving your vehicle With the shift lever in the D position E060102ATD Shift lock system (if equipped) The paddle shifter can operate when the vehicle speed is more than 10km/h. For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) shift up or down one gear and the system...
Page 226 P (Park) access hole and press down on the position. key (or screwdriver). 3. Move the shift lever. 4. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized KIA dealer immediately. OTD051040N Type B ■ Type B 1. Press the shift-lock release button.
Page 227 Driving your vehicle E060200APB • Exercise extreme caution when driving Good driving practices WARNING on a slippery surface. Be especially careful when braking, accelerating or • Always buckle-up! In a collision, • Never move the shift lever from P shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an unbelted occupant is signifi- (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi- an abrupt change in vehicle speed can...
Page 228 Driving your vehicle E060203AFD WARNING Moving up a steep grade from a stand- ing start If your vehicle becomes stuck in To move up a steep grade from a stand- snow, mud, sand, etc., then you ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift may attempt to rock the vehicle free the shift lever to D (Drive).
Page 229: Brake Pedal
Driving your vehicle BRAKE SYSTEM E070100AUN E070101AUN (Continued) In the event of brake failure Power brakes • When descending a long or steep If service brakes fail to operate while the Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes hill, shift to a lower gear and vehicle is in motion, you can make an that adjust automatically through normal avoid continuous application of...
Page 230 Driving your vehicle E070102AHM E070106APB Disc brakes wear indicator Rear drum brakes (if equipped) When your brake pads are worn and new Your rear drum brakes do not have wear pads are required, you will hear a high- indicators. Therefore, have the rear brake pitched warning sound from your front linings inspected if you hear a rubbing brakes or rear brakes (if equipped).
Page 231 Driving your vehicle WARNING • To prevent unintentional move- ment when stopped and leaving the vehicle, do not use the shift lever instead of the parking brake. Set the parking brake AND make sure the shift lever is securely positioned in 1st (First) gear or R (Reverse) for manual transaxle equipped vehicles and (Park)
Page 232 Driving your vehicle E070300AHM-EC The ABS continuously senses the speed (Continued) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) of the wheels. If the wheels are going to The safety features of an ABS (or lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu- ESC) equipped vehicle should not lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the WARNING be tested by high speed driving or...
Page 233 • Do not pump your brakes! off if everything is normal. If the • Have the battery recharged before light stays on, you may have a driving the vehicle. problem with your ABS. Contact an authorized KIA dealer as soon as possible. 5 27...
Page 234 Driving your vehicle The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING system is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control Never drive too fast according to under adverse conditions. It is not a the road conditions or too quickly substitute for safe driving practices.
Page 235 Driving your vehicle E070501AUN-EU When operating E070502AUN-EU ESC operation ESC operation off When the ESC is in operation, ESC indicator light blinks. ESC ON condition ESC OFF state • When the ignition is turned • When the Electronic Stability • To cancel ESC operation, Control is operating properly, ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi- press the ESC OFF button...
Page 236 Driving your vehicle E070504ATD-EU ■ ESC indicator light CAUTION ESC OFF usage Driving with varying tire or wheel When driving sizes may cause the ESC system to • It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turned malfunction. When replacing tires, on for daily driving whenever possible.
Page 237 KIA dealer for assis- • All vehicles should always have tance. the parking brake fully engaged •...
Page 238 Driving your vehicle • If a tire goes flat while you are driving, • Under some conditions your parking apply the brakes gently and keep the brake can freeze in the engaged posi- vehicle pointed straight ahead while tion. This is most likely to happen when you slow down.
Page 239 Driving your vehicle CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) E090000AHM-EU (Continued) The cruise control system allows you to • Pay particular attention to the program the vehicle to maintain a con- driving conditions whenever stant speed without depressing the using the cruise control system. accelerator pedal.
Page 240 Driving your vehicle OTD059021L OTD059022L OTD059021L 3. Move the lever (1) down (to SET-), and E090200ATD-EU E090300ATD-EU To increase cruise control set To decrease the cruising speed: release it at the desired speed. The SET indicator light in the instrument speed: Follow either of these procedures: cluster will illuminate.
Page 241 Driving your vehicle E090400ATD Each of these actions will cancel cruise control operation (the SET indicator light To temporarily accelerate with the in the instrument cluster will go off), but it cruise control on: will not turn the system off. If you wish to If you want to speed up temporarily when resume cruise control operation, move the cruise control is on, depress the...
Page 242 Driving your vehicle E090700ATD To turn cruise control off, do one of the following: • Press the CRUISE ON-OFF button (the CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will go off). • Turn the ignition off. Both of these actions will cancel the cruise control operation.
Page 243: Economical Operation
Driving your vehicle ECONOMICAL OPERATION E100000AHM-EC • Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This can • Keep your vehicle in good condition. Your vehicle's fuel economy depends increase fuel consumption and also For better fuel economy and reduced mainly on your style of driving, where you increase wear on these components.
Page 244 Therefore, have an authorized KIA speed. loss of vehicle steering which dealer perform scheduled inspections could cause serious injury or and maintenance.
Page 245: Special Driving Conditions
Driving your vehicle SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS E110100APA-EC • If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use E110200AAM-EU Hazardous driving conditions second gear. Accelerate slowly to Rocking the vehicle avoid spinning the drive wheels. When hazardous driving conditions are If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free •...
Page 246 Driving your vehicle WARNING - Spinning tires Do not spin the wheels, especially at speeds more than 56 km/h (35 mph). Spinning the wheels at high speeds when the vehicle is station- ary could cause a tire to overheat which could result in tire damage that may injure bystanders.
Page 247 Driving your vehicle • Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare • If your tires are not in good condition, from other driver's headlights. making a quick stop on wet pavement can cause a skid and possibly lead to • Keep your headlights clean and prop- an accident.
Page 248 Driving your vehicle E110700AUN Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil WARNING Highway driving High speed travel consumes more fuel than urban motoring. Do not forget to • Underinflated overinflated Tires check both the engine coolant and tires can cause poor handling, Adjust the tire inflation pressures to engine oil.
Page 249: Winter Driving
Driving your vehicle WINTER DRIVING E120100AUN-EC E120101AUN Snow tires Snowy or Icy conditions If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may make sure they are radial tires of the be necessary to use snow tires on your same size and load range as the original tires.
Page 250 7. The level of charge in your battery can freeze as these may damage the paint be checked by an authorized KIA dealer finish. or a service station.
Page 251: Trailer Towing
Driving your vehicle TRAILER TOWING E120800APB E121000ASA-EC E14000ABH Don't let your parking brake Carry emergency equipment We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing. freeze Depending on the severity of the weath- er you should carry appropriate emer- Under some conditions your parking gency equipment.
Page 252: Vehicle Load Limit
Driving your vehicle VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT E150100AUN E150102AAM Seating capacity: Tire and loading information label Total : 5 persons The label located on the driver's door (Front seat : 2 persons, sill gives the original tire size, cold Rear seat : 3 persons) tire pressures recommended for your vehicle, the number of people that Seating capacity is the maximum...
Page 253 Driving your vehicle E150103AAM E150105AUN-C1 5. Determine the combined weight of Towing capacity: Steps for determining correct load luggage and cargo being loaded limit We do not recommend using this on the vehicle. That weight may 1. Locate the statement "The com- vehicle for trailer towing.
Page 254 Driving your vehicle Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 C190F01JM C190F02JM C190F03JM Item Description Total Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity 385 kg Vehicle Capacity 385 kg Vehicle Capacity 385 kg Weight (849 lbs) Weight (849 lbs) Weight (849 lbs) Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant...
Page 255 Driving your vehicle To find out the actual loads on your (Continued) front and rear axles, you need to go • Do not load your vehicle any to a weigh station and weigh your heavier than the GVWR, either vehicle.Your dealer can help you with the maximum front or rear this.
Page 256 Driving your vehicle CAUTION WARNING WARNING - Loose cargo • Overloading your vehicle may • Overloading your vehicle can Items you carry inside your cause damage. Repairs would cause heat buildup in your vehicle can strike and injure not be covered by your war- vehicle's tires and possible occupants in a sudden stop or ranty.
Page 257: Vehicle Weight
Driving your vehicle VEHICLE WEIGHT E160000AUN E160300AUN E160700AUN-EU This section will guide you in the proper Cargo weight GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to This figure includes all weight added to This is the maximum allowable weight of keep your loaded vehicle weight within its the Base Curb Weight, including cargo the fully loaded vehicle (including all...
Page 258: What To Do In An Emergency
Road warning / 6-2 In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2 If the engine will not start / 6-3 Emergency starting / 6-4 If the engine overheats / 6-6 If you have a flat tire / 6-7 Towing / 6-15 What to do in an emergency...
Page 259: Road Warning
What to do in an emergency ROAD WARNING IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING It should be used whenever emergency repairs are being made or when the vehi- F020100AUN-EU cle is stopped near the edge of a road- If the engine stalls at a crossroad way.
Page 260: If The Engine Will Not Start
4. If the engine still does not start, call an a straight line. Move cautiously off the 4. Check the starter connections to be authorized KIA dealer or seek other road to a safe place. sure they are securely tightened.
Page 261: Emergency Starting
What to do in an emergency EMERGENCY STARTING F040100AHM-U1 Jumper Cables Jump starting WARNING - Battery • Keep all flames or sparks away Jump starting can be dangerous if done from the battery. The battery pro- incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or duces hydrogen gas which may battery, follow these jump starting proce-...
Page 262 (for example, the engine cle checked by an authorized KIA dealer. lifting bracket) away from the battery (4). Do not connect it to or near any part that moves when the engine is cranked.
Page 263: If The Engine Overheats
KIA dealer for assistance. transaxle) neutral (manual est authorized KIA dealer for assis- transaxle) and set the parking brake. If tance. the air conditioning is on, turn it off. CAUTION 3. If engine coolant is running out under...
Page 264 What to do in an emergency IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE F070101APB Jacking instructions WARNING - Changing tires The jack is provided for emergency • Never attempt vehicle repairs tire changing only. in the traffic lanes of a public road or highway.
Page 265 What to do in an emergency (Continued) • The vehicle can easily roll off jack causing serious injury or death. No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack; use vehicle support stands. •...
Page 266 What to do in an emergency WARNING - Changing a tire • To prevent vehicle movement while changing a tire, always set the parking brake fully, and always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed. • We recommend that wheels of the vehicle be chocked, and that no person...
Page 267 What to do in an emergency 9. Loosen the wheel nuts and remove them with your fingers. Slide the wheel off the studs and lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To put the wheel on the hub, pick up the spare tire, line up the holes with the studs and slide the wheel onto them.
Page 268 Then double-check each nut for tight- ness. After changing the wheels, have an authorized KIA dealer tighten the wheel nuts to their proper torque as soon as possible. Wheel nut tightening torque: Steel wheel &...
Page 269 Adjust it to the for thread style before installing specified pressure, if necessary. aftermarket lug nuts or wheels. Refer to “Tires and wheels” in If in doubt, consult an author- section 8. ized KIA dealer.
Page 270 What to do in an emergency F070301AUN-EC When using a compact spare tire, Important - use of compact spare tire WARNING observe the following precautions: (if equipped) The compact spare tire is for • Under no circumstances should Your vehicle is equipped with a com- emergency use only.
Page 271 What to do in an emergency • Do not take this vehicle through an • The compact spare tire should not automatic car wash while the com- be used on any other wheels, nor pact spare tire is installed. should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings be used •...
Page 272 • Do not tow the vehicle backwards recommend having it done by an author- with the front wheels on the ized KIA dealer or a commercial tow- ground as this may cause dam- truck service. Proper lifting and towing age to the vehicle.
Page 273 • The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other frequent- OMG065013 F080300ATD-EU Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an authorized KIA dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
Page 274 (16 feet) long. Attach a white or red • Before emergency towing, check that cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in KIA dealer or a commercial tow the hook is not broken or damaged. the middle of the strap for easy visibili- truck service for assistance.
Page 275 What to do in an emergency F080301AUN-EU CAUTION - Automatic Emergency towing precautions transaxle • Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked. • If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can •...
Page 276: Maintenance
Engine compartment / 7-2 Maintenance services / 7-3 Owner maintenance / 7-4 Maintenance schedule / 7-6 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-10 Engine oil / 7-13 Engine coolant / 7-14 Brake/clutch fluid / 7-17 Power steering fluid / 7-18 Automatic transaxle fluid / 7-19 Washer fluid / 7-19 Parking brake / 7-20...
Page 277: Engine Oil Filler Cap
Maintenance ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Positive battery terminal 7. Negative battery terminal 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Radiator cap 10. Engine oil dipstick 11.
Page 278: Maintenance Services
We recommend you have your vehicle maintained and repaired by an author- ized KIA dealer. An authorized KIA deal- er meets KIA’s high service quality stan- dards and receives technical support from KIA in order to provide you with a high level of service satisfaction.
Page 279: Owner Maintenance
G030101AHM inspections that should be performed by work When you stop for fuel: the owner or an authorized KIA dealer at • Performing maintenance work on • Check the engine oil level. the frequencies indicated to help ensure a vehicle can be dangerous. You •...
Page 280 Maintenance G030102ATD G030103AHM G030105ATD While operating your vehicle: At least monthly: At least once a year : • Note any changes in the sound of the • Check the coolant level in the engine • Clean the body and door drain holes. exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes coolant reservoir.
Page 281: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE G040100ATD-EC Engine control system MAINTENANCE Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first INTERVALS × 1,000 km MAINTENANCE # Months ITEM Engine oil & engine oil filter Drive belts (tension) Cooling system hoses & connections Engine coolant Fuel filter Fuel tank cap, lines, EVAP canister and hoses Fuel tank air filter (CCV filter)
Page 282 Maintenance Chassis and body MAINTENANCE Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first INTERVALS × 1,000 km MAINTENANCE # Months ITEM Air conditioner compressor operation & refrigerant amount* Climate control air filter* Exhaust pipes, heat shield & mountings Front suspension ball joints Brakes/clutch* fluid Front brake pads &...
Page 283 Maintenance Chassis and body (Continued) MAINTENANCE Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first INTERVALS × 1,000 km MAINTENANCE # Months ITEM Automatic transaxle fluid* Chassis & underbody bolts & nuts Tire condition & inflation pressure Wheel alignment Inspect when abnormal condition noted Tire rotation Rotate the tires every 12,000 km Steering operation &...
Page 284 Maintenance Chart symbols: I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace. R- Replace or change L- Lubricate. (1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual. (2) More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions. (3) More frequent maintenance is required if the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions: a.
Page 285: Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items
Have of heat and/or mechanical damage. Hard being driven in severe conditions, more an authorized KIA dealer replace any and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, frequent oil and filter changes are damaged or leaking parts immediately.
Page 286 G051500AUN Air cleaner filter Coolant Brake hoses and lines A Genuine KIA air cleaner filter is recom- The coolant should be changed at the Visually check for proper installation, mended when the filter is replaced. intervals specified in the maintenance chafing, cracks, deterioration and any schedule.
Page 287 Maintenance G051800APA G052200AUN G052300AEN Rear brake drums and linings Steering gear box, linkage & Power steering pump, belt and (if equipped) boots/lower arm ball joint hoses (if equipped) Check the rear brake drums and linings With the vehicle stopped and engine off, Check the power steering pump and for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken check for excessive free-play in the...
Page 288: Engine Oil
Maintenance ENGINE OIL 4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully. WARNING - Radiator hose Be very careful not to touch the radiator hose when checking or adding the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you. 5.
Page 289: Engine Coolant
Have engine oil and filter changed by an it cools down. Use extreme care coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac- authorized KIA dealer according to the when removing the radiator cap. tory. Maintenance Schedule at the beginning...
Page 290 If the coolant level is low, add enough specified coolant to provide protection against freezing and corrosion. Bring the level to F (MAX), but do not overfill. If fre- quent coolant addition is required, see an authorized KIA dealer for a cooling sys- tem inspection. 7 15...
Page 291 Coolant • Do not use radiator coolant or Have the coolant changed by an author- antifreeze in the washer fluid ized KIA dealer according to the reservoir. Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. • Radiator coolant can severely...
Page 292 KIA dealer. quality cannot be guaranteed. It around the reservoir cap thoroughly to should be disposed of properly.
Page 293 Use only the specified power steering fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants requires frequent addition of fluid, the or capacities" in section 8.) vehicle should be inspected by an authorized KIA dealer. G090200AEN CAUTION Checking the power steering hose • To avoid damage to the power...
Page 294: Washer Fluid
KIA dealer. antifreeze in the washer fluid In severe conditions, the fluid should be reservoir. changed at an authorized KIA dealer in • Radiator coolant can severely accordance to the scheduled mainte- obscure visibility when sprayed nance at the beginning of this chapter.
Page 295 Check the stroke of the parking brake by It must be replaced when necessary, and • Use a KIA genuine part. Use of counting the number of “clicks’’ heard should not be washed. nongenuine part could damage...
Page 296: If Equipped
Maintenance CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER WIPER BLADES (IF EQUIPPED) Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter can G170100AUN-EC reduce the effectiveness of the wind- Filter inspection shield wipers. Common sources of con- If the vehicle is operated in severely air- tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for wax treatments used by some commer-...
Page 297 Maintenance G180200AUN Blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean ade- quately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manual- 1JBA7037 1LDA5023 G180201AUN...
Page 298 Maintenance BATTERY (Continued) WARNING - Battery dangers If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your eyes Always read the following with clean water for at least instructions carefully when 15 minutes and get immedi- handling a battery. ate medical attention. Keep lighted cigarettes and If electrolyte gets on your all other flames or sparks...
Page 299 Maintenance G190200AUN (Continued) CAUTION Battery recharging • When lifting a plastic-cased bat- • When you don’t use the vehicle Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, tery, excessive pressure on the for a long time in the low temper- calcium-based battery. case may cause battery acid to ature area, separate the battery •...
Page 300 Maintenance G130300ATD (Continued) WARNING - Recharging Reset items • Disconnect the battery charger in battery Items should be reset after the battery the following order. When recharging battery, has been discharged or the battery has 1. Turn off the battery charger main observe the following precautions: been disconnected.
Page 301 Maintenance TIRES AND WHEELS G200100AUN WARNING Tire care - Tire underin- flation For proper maintenance, safety, and Severe underinflation (10 psi maximum fuel economy, you must (70 kPa) or more) can lead to always maintain recommended tire severe heat build-up, causing inflation pressures and stay within blowouts, tread separation and the load limits and weight distribution...
Page 302 • Be sure to reinstall the tire • Check the pressure of your ized KIA dealer. inflation valve caps. Without spare tire each time you check • Overinflation produces the valve cap, dirt or moisture the pressure of other tires.
Page 303 1.6 km (1 mile). worn, show uneven wear, or are damaged. • Remember to check the pres- sure of your spare tire. KIA recommends that you check the spare every time you check the pressure of the other tires on your vehicle.
Page 304 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NOTICE G200400AUN-EU Without a spare tire Tire rotation Rotate radial tires that have an To equalize tread wear, it is recom- asymmetric tread pattern only from mended that the tires be rotated front to rear and not from right to every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or left.
Page 305 Maintenance G200500AUN Tread wear indicator WARNING Wheel alignment and tire balance - Replacing tires The wheels on your vehicle were To reduce the chance or serious aligned and balanced carefully at the or fatal injuries from an acci- factory to give you the longest tire life dent caused by tire failure or and best overall performance.
Page 306 • Wheels that do not meet KIA’s WARNING new vehicle and should be mounted specifications may fit poorly A wheel that is not the correct...
Page 307 Maintenance G200800AHM G201002ATD 2. Tire size designation Tire traction A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire Tire traction can be reduced if you size designation. You will need this drive on worn tires, tires that are information when selecting replace- improperly inflated or on slippery ment tires for your car.
Page 308 Maintenance 89 - Load Index, a numerical code Tire speed ratings G201003AHM 3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire associated with the maximum The chart below lists many of the dif- Identification Number) load the tire can carry. ferent speed ratings currently being Any tires that are over 6 years old, used for passenger vehicles.
Page 309 Maintenance G201005AUN G201007ATD-EC WARNING 5. Maximum permissible inflation 7. Uniform tire quality grading - Tire age pressure Quality grades can be found where Tires degrade over time, even This number is the greatest amount applicable on the tire sidewall when they are not being used. of air pressure that should be put in between tread shoulder and maxi- Regardless of the remaining...
Page 310 Maintenance These grades are molded on the Temperature -A, B & C WARNING - Tire side-walls of passenger vehicle tires. The temperature grades are A (the temperature The tires available as standard or highest), B and C representing the optional equipment on your vehicles tire’s resistance to the generation of The temperature grade for this may vary with respect to grade.
Page 311 Maintenance G201100AAM-EC Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for Tire terminology and definitions air pressure in a tire, measured in air pressure. Air Pressure: The amount of air kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per Load Index: An assigned number inside the tire pressing outward on the square inch (psi) before a tire has ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-...
Page 312 Maintenance Outward Facing Sidewall: The side Speed Rating: An alphanumeric Vehicle Maximum Load on the of a asymmetrical tire that has a par- code assigned to a tire indicating the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to ticular side that faces outward when maximum speed at which a tire can curb and accessory weight plus mounted on a vehicle.
Page 313 Maintenance All season tires Snow tires Radial-ply tires KIA specifies all season tires on If you equip your car with snow tires, Radial-ply tires provide improved tread some models to provide good per- they should be the same size and...
Page 314 Avoid using Normal Blown the system involved and immediately CAUTION consult an authorized KIA dealer. Multi fuse Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type Do not use a screwdriver or any for lower amperage rating, cartridge type,...
Page 315 2. Open the fuse panel cover. 5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult an authorized KIA dealer. If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of...
Page 316 4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, 3. Open the driver’s side panel cover and and make sure it fits tightly in the clips. pull up the memory fuse. If it fits loosely, consult an authorized KIA dealer. 7 41...
Page 317 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NOTICE CAUTION If the multi fuse is blown, consult an After checking the fuse panel in the authorized KIA dealer. engine compartment, securely install the fuse panel cover. If not, electrical failures may occur from water leaking in.
Page 318 Maintenance G210300ATD-EC ✽ ✽ NOTICE Fuse/Relay panel description Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay Not all fuse panel descriptions in this name and capacity. manual may be applicable to your vehi- cle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse box on your Instrument panel fuse panel Engine compartment fuse panel...
Page 319 Maintenance Instrument panel fuse panel Fuse Fuse rating Protected component START Transaxle Range Switch (A/T), Ignition Lock Switch (M/T), E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Start Relay) A/CON SW A/C Control Module (Auto A/C), PCM MIRR. HTD Driver/ Passenger Power Outside Mirror (Defogger), A/C Control Module (Rear Defogger SW) S/HTR Front Seat Warmer LH/RH E/R Fuse &...
Page 320 Maintenance Fuse Fuse rating Protected component TRUNK OPEN Trunk Open Relay SAFETY P/WDW P/WDW ASS Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH P/OUTLET Power Outlet T/SIG LP Hazard Switch A/BAG IND Instrument Cluster (IND.) CLUSTER Instrument Cluster (IND.), BCM, Electronic Chromic Mirror, Rheostat, Steering Angle Sensor A/BAG...
Page 321 Maintenance Engine compartment fuse panel Description Fuse rating Protected component 125A Generator, Fuse (MDPS, HTD GLASS, C/FAN, ABS 2, BLOWER, IGN 1, FOG LP (FR), ABS 1) MDPS EPS Control Module ABS 2 ESC Control Module, ABS Control Module C/FAN C/Fan LO/HI Relay MULTI BLOWER...
Page 322 Maintenance Description Fuse rating Protected component B/UP LP Inhibitor Switch, Pulse Generater 'B', Back Up Lamp Switch SPARE SPARE IGN COIL Condenser (G4KF), Ignition Coil #1~4 Oil Control Valve (#1, #2), Camshaft Position Sensor (Intake, Exhaust), F/PUMP Relay, SNSR 2 C/FAN LO Relay, Immobilizer Module FUSE ECU 2...
Page 323: Appearance Care
Maintenance APPEARANCE CARE Exterior care G230102BUN CAUTION Finish maintenance G230101AUN • Do not use strong soap, chemical Washing Exterior general caution detergents or hot water, and do To help protect your vehicle’s finish from It is very important to follow the label not wash the vehicle in direct rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly directions when using any chemical...
Page 324 Maintenance Waxing G230103AUN Finish damage repair Wax the vehicle when water will no longer bead on the paint. Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired Always wash and dry the vehicle before promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust waxing.
Page 325 Maintenance B230104AUN G230105ASA Bright-metal maintenance Underbody maintenance WARNING • To remove road tar and insects, use a Corrosive materials used for ice and After washing the vehicle, test the tar remover, not a scraper or other snow removal and dust control may col- brakes while driving slowly to see if sharp object.
Page 326 Maintenance G230106AAM G230107AHM Moisture breeds corrosion Aluminum wheel maintenance Corrosion protection Moisture creates the conditions in which corrosion is most likely to occur. For The aluminum wheels are coated with a Protecting your vehicle from corrosion example, corrosion is accelerated by clear protective finish.
Page 327 Maintenance To help prevent corrosion • When cleaning underneath the vehicle, Keep paint and trim in good condition give particular attention to the compo- You can help prevent corrosion from get- Scratches or chips in the finish should be nents under the fenders and other ting started by observing the following: covered with "touch-up"...
Page 328 Maintenance Interior care G230202AUN G230203AUN Cleaning the upholstery and interior Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web- G230201AHM trim bing Interior general precautions Vinyl Clean the belt webbing with any mild Prevent caustic solutions such as per- soap solution recommended for cleaning Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl fume and cosmetic oil from contacting upholstery or carpet.
Page 329: Emission Control System
Emission Control inspected and maintained by an author- System is designed to prevent fuel ized KIA dealer in accordance with the vapors from escaping into the atmos- maintenance schedule in this manual. phere. (The ORVR system is designed to allow...
Page 330 Maintenance G270201AUN G270300AUN G270302AUN Canister Engine exhaust gas precautions 3. Exhaust emission control (carbon monoxide) Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel system tank are absorbed and stored in the • Carbon monoxide can be present with The Exhaust Emission Control System is onboard canister.
Page 331 • Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi- tem. All inspections and adjustments objects, such as grass, vegetation, cle for any extended time with the must be made by an authorized KIA paper, leaves, etc. engine running. dealer. • When the engine stalls or fails to start, •...
Page 332: Specifications & Consumer Information
Dimensions / 8-2 Bulb wattage / 8-2 Tires and wheels / 8-3 Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4 Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-6 Vehicle certification label / 8-6 Tire specification and pressure label / 8-7 Engine number / 8-7 Specifications &...
Page 333: Bulb Wattage
Specifications & Consumer information DIMENSIONS BULB WATTAGE I010000ATD-EU I030000ATD-EU ■ ■ 4door vehicle / 5door vehicle Light Bulb Wattage Headlights (Low) Item in. (mm) Headlights (High) 4door 4530 (178.3) Overall length Front turn signal 5door 4340 (170.9) Front side marker Overall width 69.8 (1775) Position light...
Page 334: Tires And Wheels
Specifications & Consumer information TIRES AND WHEELS I020000ATD-EU Cold tire inflation pressure kPa (psi) Tire Wheel lug nut torque High speed* Wheel size Item Normal speed/load* size kg·m (lb·ft, N·m) Maximum load Front Rear Front Rear P195/65R15 5.5J×15 Full size tire P205/55R16 6.0J×16 (32)
Page 335: Recommended Lubricants And Capacities
6.6l (6.9 US qt.) SK ATF SP-IV Automatic transaxle fluid NOCA ATF SP-IV 2.4 Engine 7.6l (8.0 US qt.) KIA genuine ATF SP-IV Power steering 0.9l (0.9 US qt.) PSF-4 Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene glycol Coolant 6.0l (6.3 US qt.)
Page 336 Specifications & Consumer information I040100ATD-EU Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an When choosing an oil, consider the range Recommended SAE viscosity effect on fuel economy and cold weather of temperature your vehicle will be oper- operation (engine start and engine oil number ated in before the next oil change.
Page 337: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
Specifications & Consumer information VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL VIN Label (if equipped) OHD086001 OVQ076002N OMG055002 H010000APB H020000AEN H010010AAM The vehicle identification number (VIN) is VIN label (if equipped) The vehicle certification label attatched the number used in registering your vehi- on the driver’s (or front passenger’s) side The VIN is also on a plate attached to the cle and in all legal matters pertaining to...
Page 338: Tire Specification And Pressure Label
Specifications & Consumer information TIRE SPECIFICATION AND ENGINE NUMBER PRESSURE LABEL OTD089005 OMG055004 H04000AUN H030000APB The engine number is stamped on the The tires supplied on your new vehicle engine block as shown in the drawing. are chosen to provide the best perform- ance for normal driving.
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Page 340 Index Air cleaner ·····································································7-20 Economical operation ····················································5-37 Airbag-supplemental restraint system ···························3-35 Emergency starting ··························································6-4 Appearance care·····························································7-48 Emission control system················································7-54 Audio system ·································································4-94 Engine compartment ·················································2-4/7-2 Automatic climate control system ·································4-78 Engine coolant ·······························································7-14 Automatic transaxle ·······················································5-15 Engine number·································································8-7 Automatic transaxle fluid ··············································7-19 Engine oil·······································································7-13 ENGINE START/STOP button ·······································5-6 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-10...
Page 341 Index In case of an emergency while driving····························6-2 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ···················1-5 Instrument cluster ··························································4-39 Parking brake ·································································7-20 Instrument panel overview···············································2-3 Power steering fluid·······················································7-18 Interior features······························································4-96 Interior light ···································································4-66 Interior overview······························································2-2 Rearview camera····························································4-58 Recommended lubricants and capacities·························8-4 Remote keyless entry·······················································4-8 Key positions ···································································5-4 Road warning···································································6-2...
Page 342 Index Trunk··············································································4-16 Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-4 Vehicle certification label ················································8-6 Vehicle identification number (VIN)·······························8-6 Vehicle load limit···························································5-46 Vehicle weight ·······························································5-51 Washer fluid···································································7-19 Windows ········································································4-20 Windshield defrosting and defogging····························4-85 Winter driving ································································5-43 Wiper blades ··································································7-21 Wipers and washers ·······················································4-63...

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