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Kia Carens 2012 Manual (380 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
4
Fuel Requirements
6
Gasoline Engine
6
Leaded
6
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
6
Use of MTBE
7
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
7
Diesel Fuel
7
Vehicle Break-In Process
8
Biodiesel
8
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Cluster
9
Your Vehicle at a Glance
10
Interior Overview
11
Table of Contents
12
Instrument Panel Overview
12
Engine Compartment
13
Safety Features of Your Vehicle
15
Seats
16
Front Seat
16
2Nd Row Seats
16
3Rd Row Seats
16
Front Seat Adjustment - Manual
19
Forward and Backward
19
To Move the Seat Forward or Backward
19
To Recline the Seatback
19
Seat Cushion Height (for Driver’s Seat)
20
Headrest
20
Forward and Backward Adjustment
21
Adjusting the Height up and down
21
Active Headrest
22
Seat Warmer
22
Seatback Pocket
23
Front Seat Adjustment - Power
24
Rear Seat Adjustment
25
Seat Cushion Height
25
Seatback Angle
25
Walk-In Seat
28
Folding the Rear Seat
29
To Fold down the Rear Seatback
31
Full Flat Seat
33
Seat Belt Warning
36
To Fasten Your Seat Belt
37
Lap/Shoulder Belt
37
To Release the Seat Belt
39
Lap Belt
39
3-Point Rear Centre Seat Belt
41
To Fasten the Rear Centre Seat Belt
41
To Unfasten the Rear Centre Seat Belt
42
Stowing the Rear Seat Belt
43
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
44
3Rd Row Seat (7-Seater)
44
Infant or Small Child
47
Seat Belt Precautions
47
Larger Children
48
Pregnant Women
48
Injured Person
48
One Person Per Belt
48
Care of Seat Belts
49
Periodic Inspection
49
When to Replace Seat Belts
49
Child Restraint System
50
Using a Child Restraint System
51
On Rear Seat Centre Position
51
Installing a Child Restraint System by Lap/Shoulder Belt
53
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with Tether Anchor System
55
To Secure the Child Restraint Seat
59
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System
60
SRS Components and Functions
61
Passenger’s Front Air Bag
62
Driver’s Front Air Bag
62
Driver's and Passenger's Front Air Bag
63
To Deactivate or Reactivate the Passenger’s Front Air Bag:
67
Curtain Air Bag
71
Side Air Bags
74
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions
74
How Does the Air Bag System Operate
77
Noise and Smoke
78
Installing Child Restraint on Front Passenger’s Seat Is Forbidden
78
Air Bag Warning Light
79
SRS Care
79
Additional Safety Precautions
80
Adding Equipment to or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
81
Air Bag Warning Label
82
Features of Your Vehicle
83
Keys
85
Record Your Key Number
85
Key Operations
85
To Activate the Immobiliser System
86
To Deactivate the Immobiliser System
86
Immobiliser System
86
Remote Keyless Entry
87
Remote Keyless Entry System Operations
87
Tailgate Unlock
87
Transmitter Precautions
88
Battery Replacement
88
Theft-Alarm System
89
Armed Stage
89
Theft-Alarm Stage
90
Disarmed Stage
90
Door Locks
91
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
91
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
92
With Central Door Lock Switch
92
With the Door Lock Button
92
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System
94
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
94
Closing the Tailgate
95
Opening the Tailgate
95
Tailgate
95
Emergency Tailgate Safety Release
96
Windows
97
Power Windows
98
Window Opening and Closing
98
Auto down Window
98
Auto Up/Down Window
99
Automatic Reversal
99
Power Window Lock Button
100
Bonnet
101
Opening the Bonnet
101
Closing the Bonnet
102
Fuel Filler Lid
103
Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
103
Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
103
Emergency Fuel Filer Lid Release
105
Sunroof
106
Sliding the Sunroof
107
Tilting the Sunroof
107
Sunshade
108
Resetting the Sunroof
109
Steering Wheel
110
Power Steering
110
A Tilt Steering Wheel Allows You to Adjust
110
Horn
111
Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM)
112
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
112
Inside Rearview Mirror
112
Mirrors
112
To Operate the Electric Rearview Mirror
113
To Operate the Compass
113
Heading Display
113
Calibration Procedure
114
Setting the Compass Zone
115
Compass Zone Map
116
Outside Rearview Mirror
117
Manual Type
118
Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
118
Remote Control
118
Electric Type
119
Instrument Cluster
120
Instrument Panel Illumination
121
Gauges
121
Speedometer
121
Tachometer
122
Engine Temperature Gauge
122
Fuel Gauge
123
Odometer/Tripmeter
124
Trip Computer
125
Odometer (Km or MI)
125
Driving Time
126
Average Speed (Km/H or MPH)
126
Average Fuel Consumption
127
Distance to Empty (Km or MI)
127
Warnings and Indicators
127
Seat Belt Warning Light
129
Seat Belt Warning Chime
129
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
130
High Beam Indicator
130
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
130
Parking Brake Warning
131
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning
131
Door Ajar Warning Light
132
Tailgate Open Warning Light
132
Charging System Warning
132
Front Fog Light Indicator
132
Immobiliser Indicator
133
Low Fuel Level Warning
133
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator
133
ESP Indicator (Electronic Stability Program)
134
ESP off Indicator
134
Cruise Indicator
134
Fuel Filter Warning Light
135
Glow Indicator
135
Key Reminder Warning Chime
135
Cruise SET Indicator
135
Rear Parking Assist System
136
Operation of the Rear Parking Assist System
136
Types of Warning Sound
136
The Detecting Range May Decrease
137
Rear Parking Assist System Precautions
137
Non-Operational Conditions of Rear Parking Assist System
137
Self-Diagnosis
138
Hazard Warning Flasher
138
Lighting
139
Battery Saver Function
139
Lighting Control
139
Parking Light Position
139
Headlight Position
140
Auto Light Position
140
High Beam Operation
141
Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
141
Front Fog Light
142
Rear Fog Light
142
Daytime Running Light
143
Headlight Leveling Device
143
Wipers and Washers
144
Windshield Wiper/Washer
144
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
144
Windshield Wipers
145
Auto Control
145
Windshield Washers
147
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
148
Interior Light
149
Map Lamp
149
Room Lamp
149
Defroster
150
Vanity Mirror Lamp
150
Rear Window Defroster
151
Outside Mirror Defroster
151
Front Windshield Deicer
151
Manual Climate Control System
152
Heating and Air Conditioning
153
MAX A/C-Level
154
Face-Level
154
Bi-Level
154
Mode Selection
154
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, E, D)
155
Defrost-Level (A, D)
155
Instrument Panel Vents
155
Temperature Control
155
Outside (Fresh) Air Position
156
Air Intake Control
156
Recirculated Air Position
156
Fan Speed Control
157
Air Conditioning
157
System Operation
158
Operation Tips
158
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips
159
Climate Control Air Filter
159
Automatic Climate Control System
161
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
162
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
163
Temperature Conversion
165
To Defrost Outside Windshield
169
To Defog Inside Windshield
169
Defogging Logic
170
Storage Compartment
171
Centre Console Storage
171
Multi Box
172
Sunglass Holder
172
Luggage Box
173
Luggage Side Tray
173
Interior Features
174
Cigarette Lighter
174
Cup Holder
175
Front
175
Front/Rear
176
Sunvisor
176
Power Outlet
177
Display Conversion
178
Minute
178
Reset
178
Digital Clock
178
Shopping Bag Holder
179
Clothes Hanger
179
Luggage Net Holder
179
Cargo Security Screen
180
Exterior Feature
181
Roof Rack
181
Audio System
183
Roof Antenna
183
Audio Remote Control
183
RADIO Mode
184
CDP Mode
184
CDC Mode
184
Aux, USB and Ipod Port
184
How Car Audio Works
185
FM Reception
185
AM(MW, LW) Reception
186
FM Radio Station
186
Station Swapping
187
Multi-Path Cancellation
187
Care of Disc
188
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa710)
189
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa710R)
190
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa760)
191
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa760R)
192
FM Selection Button
193
AM Selection Button
193
Preset Button
193
AST(AUTO STORE) Button
193
FADER Control
194
BALANCE Control
194
BASS Control
194
MIDDLE Control
194
Cdp, Aux (Pa710)
195
Cdp, Aux (Pa710R)
196
CDC, Aux (Pa760)
197
CDC, Aux (Pa760R)
198
RANDOM Play Button
199
CD Loading Slot
199
REPEAT Button
199
CD Eject Button
199
CD Indicator(CDP Only)
200
FOLDER Moving Button
200
CD LOAD Button
200
AUX Selection Button
200
Using Usb (Pa710)
203
Using Usb (Pa710R)
204
Using Usb (Pa760)
205
Using Usb (Pa760R)
206
INFO Selection Button
207
TRACK Moving Button
207
USB Selection Butto
207
Driving Your Vehicle
214
Before Starting
216
Before Driving
216
Necessary Inspections
216
Before Entering Vehicle
216
Key Positions
217
Illuminated Ignition Switch
217
Ignition Switch Position
217
ACC (Accessory)
217
Starting the Engine
218
Shift Lever
218
Starting the Diesel Engine
219
Starting and Stopping the Engine for Turbocharger Intercooler
219
Manual Transaxle
220
Manual Transaxle Operation
220
Using the Clutch
221
Downshifting
221
Good Driving Practices
222
Automatic Transaxle Operation
223
Automatic Transaxle
223
Transaxle Ranges
224
N (Neutral)
225
R (Reverse)
225
D (Drive)
225
Sports Mode
226
Shift Lock System
227
Shift-Lock Override
227
Ignition Key Interlock System
227
Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
229
Brake System
230
Power Brakes
230
In the Event of Brake Failure
230
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
231
Applying the Parking Brake
231
Parking Brake Pedal
231
Releasing the Parking Brake
232
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
233
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
235
ESP Operation
236
ESP on Condition
236
When Operating
236
ESP Operation off
236
Indicator Light
237
ESP off Usage
237
When Driving
237
Good Braking Practices
238
Cruise Control System
240
To Set Cruise Control Speed
241
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
241
To Decrease the Cruising Speed
242
To Cancel Cruise Control
242
To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
242
To Resume Cruising Speed at more than Approximately 40 Km/H
243
To Turn Cruise Control off
243
Economical Operation
244
Rocking the Vehicle
246
Special Driving Conditions
246
Hazardous Driving Conditions
246
Smooth Cornering
247
Driving at Night
247
Driving in the Rain
248
Driving in Flooded Areas
248
Highway Driving
249
Winter Driving
250
Snowy or Icy Conditions
250
Snow Tyres
250
Tyre Chains
251
Chain Installation
251
Check Battery and Cables
252
Check Spark Plugs and Ignition System
252
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant
252
To Keep Locks from Freezing
253
Carry Emergency Equipment
253
Use Approved Window Washer Anti-Freeze in System
253
Trailer Towing
254
Hitches
255
Safety Chains
256
Trailer Brakes
256
Driving with a Trailer
256
Following Distance
257
Passing
257
Backing up
257
Making Turns
257
Driving on Grades
258
Parking on Hills
258
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
259
Brake Pedal
259
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
260
Weight of the Trailer
261
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
261
Vehicle Curb Weight
262
Cargo Weight
262
Base Curb Weight
262
Vehicle Weight
262
Loading Your Vehicle - for Australia
263
Certification Label
263
Tyre Label
263
What to Do in an Emergency
264
Road Warning
265
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing
265
If You Have a Flat Tyre While Driving
265
If Engine Doesn't Turn over or Turns over Slowly
266
If the Engine will Not Start
266
If Engine Stalls While Driving
266
Emergency Starting
267
Jump Starting
267
Jump Starting Procedure
268
Push-Starting
268
If the Engine Overheats
269
Jacking Instructions
270
Jack and Tools
270
If You Have a Flat Tyre (with Spare Tyre, if Equipped)
270
Removing and Storing the Spare Tyre
271
To Remove the Spare Tyre
271
To Store the Spare Tyre
272
Changing Tyres
272
Wheel Nut Tightening Torque
275
Carrying a Flat Tyre
278
To Place a Flat Tyre in the Vehicle
279
If You Have a Flat Tyre (with Tyremobilitykit, if Equipped)
280
2Nd Stage: Check Tyre Pressure
284
Technical Data
288
Towing
289
Towing Service
289
Removable Towing Hook (Rear)
290
Emergency Towing
291
Emergency Towing Precautions
292
Tie-Down Hook
293
Maintenance
294
Engine Oil Filler Cap
295
Brake Fluid Reservoir
295
Air Cleaner
295
Fuse Box
295
Negative Battery Terminal
295
Positive Battery Terminal
295
Maintenance Services
297
Owner’s Responsibility
297
Owner Maintenance Precautions
298
While Operating Your Vehicle
299
Owner Maintenance
299
Owner Maintenance Schedule
299
At Least Monthly
300
At Least Twice a Year
300
At Least Once a Year
300
Scheduled Maintenance Service
301
Normal Maintenance Schedule - for Australia
302
Maintenance under Severe Usage Conditions
309
Severe Driving Conditions
310
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
311
Drive Belts
311
Fuel Filter (Cartridge)
311
Engine Oil and Filter
311
Timing Belt
312
Vapour Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
312
Air Cleaner Filter
312
Valve Clearance
312
Brake Hoses and Lines
313
Cooling System
313
Manual Transaxle Fluid
313
Coolant
313
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
313
Drive Shafts and Boots
314
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
314
Power Steering Pump, Belt and Hoses
314
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
314
Checking the Engine Oil Level
315
Engine Oil
315
Engine Coolant
316
Checking the Coolant Level
316
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
316
Radiator Cap
316
Changing the Coolant
318
Brake and Clutch Fluid
319
Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
319
Checking the Power Steering Hose
320
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
320
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
320
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
321
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
321
Changing the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
322
Washer Fluid
323
Checking the Washer Fluid Level
323
Checking the Parking Brake
323
Fuel Filter Cartridge Replacement
324
Draining Water from Fuel Filter
324
Fuel Filter (for Diesel)
324
Air Cleaner
325
Filter Replacement
325
Filter Inspection
327
Wiper Blades
329
Blade Inspection
329
Blade Replacement
329
Rear Window Wiper Blade
330
Front Windshield Wiper Blade
330
Battery
331
For Best Battery Service
331
Battery Recharging
332
Tyres and Wheels
333
Tyre Care
333
Reset Items
333
Recommended Cold Tyre Inflation Pressures
333
Checking Tyre Inflation Pressure
335
How to Check
335
Tyre Rotation
336
Wheel Alignment and Tyre Balance
337
Tyre Replacement
337
Compact Spare Tyre Replacement
338
Wheel Replacement
339
Tyre Traction
339
Tyre Maintenance
339
Tyre Sidewall Labeling
339
Example Wheel Size Designation
340
Wheel Size Designation
340
Example Tyre Size Designation
340
Tyre Speed Ratings
340
Maximum Load Rating
341
Tyre Ply Composition and Material
341
Checking Tyre Life
341
Traction - AA, A, B & C
342
Temperature -A, B & C
342
Fusible Link
343
Cartridge Type
343
Fuses
343
Blade Type
343
Inner Panel Fuse Replacement
344
Memory Fuse
345
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement
345
Main Fuse
346
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel
347
Diesel Only
347
Inner Fuse Panel
347
Fuse/Relay Panel Description
347
Light Bulbs
353
Headlight Bulb
354
Side Repeater Light Bulb Replacement
355
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement
356
High Mounted Stop Light Replacement
357
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
357
Interior Light Bulb Replacement
358
Washing
359
Exterior Care
359
Finish Maintenance
359
Appearance Care
359
Waxing
360
Finish Damage Repair
360
Bright-Metal Maintenance
360
Underbody Maintenance
361
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
361
High-Corrosion Areas
362
Common Causes of Corrosion
362
Protecting Your Vehicle from Corrosion
362
Corrosion Protection
362
To Help Prevent Corrosion
363
Keep Your Garage Dry
363
Interior Care
364
Interior General Precautions
364
Fabric
364
Vinyl
364
Evaporative Emission Control
365
Crankcase Emission Control System
365
Emission Control System
365
Canister
366
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
366
Vehicle Modifications
366
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions
366
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
367
Specifications & Consumer Information
368
Bulb Wattage
369
Dimensions
369
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
372
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
373
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
373
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
374
Vehicle Certification Label
374
Tyre Specification and Pressure Label
375
Engine Number
375
Index
376
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