Page 1 It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices. The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to the world” or “to come up out of to the world.” The second syllable, a, means “Asia.”...
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 dealer knows discontinue or change specifications or design at any time your vehicle best.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Knowing your vehicle Driving your vehicle Driving tips table of contents In case of an emergency Maintenance Specifications Index I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction How to use this manual / 1-2 Vehicle break-in process / 1-2 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 5: Vehicle Break-In Process
Introduction VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We want to help you get the greatest You’ll find various WARNING’s, No special break-in period is needed. By possible driving pleasure from your vehi- CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this manu- following a few simple precautions for the cle.
Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door lock/unlock button.....3-10 2. Outside rearview mirror control switch* ..........3-69 3. Power window switches* ....3-14 4. Master power door lock control* ..3- 9 5. Master power window control lock*...3-16 6. Inside rearview mirror .......3-70 7.
Page 8: Instrument Panel Overview
Your vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Driver’s air bag ........3-49 2. Light control / Turn signals ....4-23 3. Instrument cluster ......4-16 4. Wiper/Washer........4-26 5. Ignition switch........4- 2 6. Hazard..........4-29 7. Rear window defroster ......4-29 8. Climate control system......4-30 9.
Page 9 Your vehicle at a glance ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir ....7-11 2. Engine oil filler cap......7-10 3. Brake fluid reservoir ......7-13 4. Air cleaner.........7-17 5. Fuse box ...........6- 6 6. Negative battery terminal ...6-4/7-21 7. Positive battery terminal .....6-4/7-21 8.
Page 10: Knowing Your Vehicle
Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-3 Theft-alarm system / 3-5 Immobilizer system / 3-7 Door locks / 3-9 Windows / 3-14 Knowing your vehicle Seat / 3-17 Safety belts / 3-27 Air bags-supplemental restraint system / 3-47 Trunk / 3-62 Hood / 3-64 Fuel filler lid / 3-65 Mirrors / 3-68...
Page 11: Knowing Your Vehicle
Used to start the engine, lock and CAUTION an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the unlock the doors, and open the trunk Use only Kia original parts for the keys easily. Remove the plate and store it (if equipped).
Page 12: Remote Keyless Entry /
If you have a problem horn and lights, press any button on with the transmitter, contact an author- the transmitter. ized Kia Dealer. ✽ ✽ NOTICE p the transmitter away from water or any liquid. If the keyless entry system...
Page 13: Battery Replacement
Kia dealer. This device complies with Industry For replacement transmitters, see an Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation Authorized Kia Dealer for reprogram- is subject to the following two conditions: ming. 1. This device may not cause interfer- 1KMA2003 ence, and ✽...
Page 14: Theft-Alarm System /
Knowing your vehicle THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Armed stage Alarm stage When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” The alarm will activate (horn will sound position, and key is not in the ignition, the and lights flash) when: system will be armed and the hazard •...
Page 15 Knowing your vehicle Opening the trunk with the alarm Disarmed stage The alarm will be deactivated when: armed (if equipped) • The lock ( ), unlock ( ) button on If the following conditions are met, the the transmitter is pressed. alarm system will be deactivated and When the alarm is armed, the alarm will hazard flasher light will flash twice.
Page 16: Immobilizer System /
Knowing your vehicle IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with an elec- To deactivate the immobilizer Limp home (override) procedure tronic engine immobilizer system to system: When you turn the ignition key to the ON reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle position, if the IMMO indicator goes off Insert the ignition key into the key cylin- use.
Page 17 After performing the limp home proce- ence, including interference that may tricity rough handling. dure, you have to see an authorized Kia cause undesired operation of the Immobilizer system malfunction could dealer immediately to inspect and repair device. occur.
Page 18: Door Locks /
Knowing your vehicle DOOR LOCKS • If your vehicle is equipped with a remote keyless entry system, all vehi- cle doors will unlock automatically when you unlock the front passenger’s door with a key (if equipped). Unlock • Doors can also be locked and Lock unlocked with the transmitter (if equipped).
Page 19 Knowing your vehicle • Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and door is open. • If you lock the front passenger’s door Unlock Lock with door lock button, all vehicle doors will lock automatically. WARNING - Door lock mal- function...
Page 20 Knowing your vehicle Impact sensing door unlock sys- CAUTION - Doors WARNING - Unlocked vehi- tem (if equipped) • The doors should always be fully cles All doors will be automatically unlocked closed and locked while the vehi- Leaving your vehicle unlocked can when the impact is delivered to impact cle is in motion to prevent acci- invite theft or possible harm to you...
Page 21 Knowing your vehicle 1. Open the rear door. 2. Push the child safety lock located on the rear edge of the door to the “lock” Lock Unlock position. When the child safety lock is in the “lock ( )” position, rear door will not open when the inner door han- dle is pulled inside the vehicle.
Page 22 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION - Rear hatch The rear hatch swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the rear hatch. WARNING Exhaust fumes If you drive with the rear hatch open, you will draw dangerous 1JBA3520 exhaust fumes into your vehicle...
Page 23 Knowing your vehicle WINDOWS Power windows (if equipped) (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* (Driver’s window) (7) Power window lock switch*...
Page 24 Knowing your vehicle Power windows (if equipped) Automatic power window down (driver’s window, if equipped) The ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate. Depressing the power window switch Each door has a power window switch momentarily to the second detent posi- tion (6) completely lowers the driver’s that...
Page 25 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION - Windows • Always double-check to make sure all arms, hands, heads and other obstructions are safely out of the way before closing a win- dow. Serious injury could occur. • Do not allow children to play with the power windows.
Page 26 Knowing your vehicle SEAT Driver’s seat (1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward (2) Seatback recliner (3) Seat front/rear height adjustment* (4) Seat heater switch* (5) Headrest adjustment Front passenger seat (6) Seat adjustment, forward / backward (7) Seatback recliner (8) Seat heater switch* (9) Headrest adjustment Rear seat (10) Split folding rear seat*...
Page 27 Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING - Loose objects - Driver’s seat Loose objects in the driver’s foot • Never attempt to adjust seat while area could interfere with the opera- the vehicle is moving. This could tion of the foot pedals, possibly result in loss of control, and an causing an accident.
Page 28 Knowing your vehicle WARNING - Driver respon- sibility for front seat pas- senger Driving or riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an acci- dent. If a front seat is reclined dur- ing an accident, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force...
Page 29 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING • The seat warmer may not operate if Passengers should use extreme ambient temperature is warm enough. caution when using seat warmers • If the seat warmer doesn't work when due to the possibility of excess the ambient temperature is below heating or burns.
Page 30 Knowing your vehicle 1JBA3020 1JBA3021 1JBA3094 Headrest adjustment Removal Armrest (if equipped) To remove the headrest, raise it as far as Adjusting the height up and down To use the armrest, pull it forward from it can go then press the release lever (1) the seatback.
Page 31 Knowing your vehicle Rear seat Split folding rear seat (if equipped) The rear seatbacks fold forward to pro- vide additional cargo space and to pro- vide access to the cargo area. • To fold the rear seatback(s) down, pull the lock release lever, then fold the seatback forward and down.
Page 32 Knowing your vehicle 1JBA3027 1JBA3502 1JBA3504 1JBA3028 1JBA3503 1JBA3505 5. Move the rear lap/shoulder belt to the 5 Door (if equipped) 4. Fold the seat cushion forward firmly outside (2) so that they don’t interfere into place (3). 1. Set the front seatback to the upright with the seatback when lowering (3).
Page 33 Knowing your vehicle 4 Door (if equipped) 1JBA3506 1JBE3053 5 Door 1JBA3215 ✽ ✽ NOTICE - Rear safety belts Routing the safety belt webbing through the rear safety belt guides will help keep the belts from being trapped behind or under the seats.
Page 34 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION CAUTION • Make sure the engine is off, the • When returning the rear seat- transaxle is in P and the parking backs to the upright position, brake is applied whenever load- remember to return the rear ing or unloading cargo.
Page 35 Knowing your vehicle 1JBA3032 1JBA3033 1JBA3034 Armrest (if equipped) Headrest adjustment (if equipped) Removal The armrest is located in the center of To remove the headrest, raise it as far as Adjusting the height up and down the rear seat. Pull the armrest down from it can go then press the release lever (1) The headrest not only provides comfort the seatback.
Page 36: Safety Belts /
Knowing your vehicle SAFETY BELTS CAUTION Both the driver's and front passen- ger's pre-tensioner seat belts will be activated in certain frontal colli- sions. The pre-tensioner seat belts can be activated, where the frontal collision is severe enough, together with the air bag. The pre-tensioners will be activated under these condi- tions even if there is no one on the seat at the time of the collision.
Page 37 • The safety belt must be adjusted while the vehicle is being driven, after they have been worn during to the correct position. please have an authorized Kia deal- a collision. er inspect the pre-tensioner and air • Do not attempt to replace the pre- bag system as soon as possible.
Page 38 Knowing your vehicle Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the driver WARNING passengers properly - Child restraint restrained at all times by using the safety in front seat WARNING - Safety belts belts provided with the vehicle. Proper Never install a child restraint sys- To minimize the risk of serious or use of the safety belts decreases the risk...
Page 39 • Wear the lap portion as low as should be inspected following belt, have an authorized Kia dealer possible. Be sure that the lap belt any collision. All belts, retractors, service it immediately. Never drive fits snugly around the hips.
Page 40 Knowing your vehicle If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas- WARNING - Safety belt tened when the key is turned ON or if it is disconnected after the key is turned ON, care the safety belt warning chime will sound •...
Page 41 Knowing your vehicle 1GHA2262 1JBH2263 1JBH2264 Lap/shoulder belt 3. Insert the tongue plate (1) into the 4. Position the lap portion (1) of the belt open end of the buckle (2) until an across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS To fasten the front lap/shoulder belt: audible “click”...
Page 42 Knowing your vehicle 1JBA3036 4GQB0338 1JBH2263 Rear lap/shoulder belt 5. Adjust the shoulder anchor position to To unfasten the front lap/shoulder your size. To raise the anchor position, belt: To fasten the rear lap/shoulder belt: push the anchor up (1). To lower the Press the release button on the buckle 1.
Page 43 Knowing your vehicle 4 Door 1JBH2264 4GQB0338 1JBA3115 ✽ ✽ NOTICE 4. Position the lap portion (1) of the belt To unfasten: across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS Press the release button on the buckle When returning the rear seatbacks to as possible to reduce the risk of sliding and allow the belt to slowly retract.
Page 44 Knowing your vehicle There will be an audible “click” when the tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manu- ally so that it fits snugly around your hips, if you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around.
Page 45 Knowing your vehicle 4 Door WARNING • When using the rear center belt, you must lock all tongue plates and buckles prior to use. If any tongue plate or buckle is not locked, it will increase the chance of injury or death in the event of collision.
Page 46 Knowing your vehicle Proper use and care of the safety belt system To ensure that the safety belts provide the maximum protection, please follow these instructions: • Use the belts at all times - even on short trips. • If the safety belt is twisted, straighten it prior to use.
Page 47 Knowing your vehicle Restraint of pregnant women Restraint of infants and small WARNING children Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul- Do not bleach or dye the webbing der belt assemblies whenever possible To increase their safety, infants and because this may weaken the web- according to specific recommendations young children...
Page 48 Knowing your vehicle Restraint of larger children WARNING WARNING - Children on - Infants and As children grow, they may need to use laps young children new child-restraint systems, including Never hold a child on your lap or in • Infants and young children are at larger child seats or booster seats, which your arms in a moving vehicle.
Page 49: Child Restraint System
Knowing your vehicle Child restraint system (Continued) For small children and babies, the use of • Since a safety belt or child a child seat or infant seat is strongly rec- restraint system can become very ommended and is required by law in hot if it is in a closed vehicle, be almost all states.
Page 50 It will not provide ade- Since all passenger safety belts move by your authorized Kia dealer. quate protection in an accident. freely under normal conditions and only • Failure to observe this manual's •...
Page 51 Knowing your vehicle Placing a passenger safety belt into the auto lock mode The use of the auto lock mode will ensure that the normal movement of the child in the vehicle does not cause the safety belt to be pulled out and loosen the firmness of its hold on the child restraint system.
Page 52 Knowing your vehicle "Click" MMSA3028 MMSA3029 MMSA3030 3. Pull the shoulder portion of the safety 4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of 5. Remove as much slack from the belt belt all the way out. When the shoulder the safety belt to retract and listen for as possible by pushing down on the portion of the safety belt is fully an audible “clicking”...
Page 53 Knowing your vehicle 4 Door 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 54 Knowing your vehicle WARNING - Child restraint check Check that the child restraint sys- tem is secured by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Incorrectly fitted child restraints may swing, twist, tip or come away causing death or injury. WARNING - Child restraint 1JBA3157...
Page 55 Knowing your vehicle Once you have installed the ISOFIX child WARNING restraint, assure that the seat is properly attached to the ISOFIX and tether When using the vehicle's "ISOFIX" anchors. Also, test the child restraint seat system to install a child restraint before you place the child in it.
Page 56: Air Bags-Supplemental Restraint System /
Knowing your vehicle AIR BAG - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (1) Driver’s air bag (2) Front passenger’s air bag (3) Side air bag* (4) Curtain air bag* (5) SRS Control Module (6) Side impact sensor* (7) Front impact sensor* * : if equipped I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 1JBC3511/1JBA3055/1JBA3056/1JBA3057/1JBA3059/1JBA3060/1JBA3061/1JBA3062/1LDN2168 3 47...
Page 57 Knowing your vehicle What your air bag system does The importance of using Your vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint System Control Module is equipped safety belts Driver’s air bag and front passenger’s air with a recording device that may bag are designed to supplement the pro- There are four very important reasons to record the use or status of the safety tection offered by the safety belt in cer-...
Page 58 Have the vehicle towed to an authorized HLZ206 Kia dealer for inspection and nec- Driver’s air bag essary repairs. Disregarding this precaution may The driver’s air bag is stored in the cen- cause an unexpected air bag ter of the steering wheel.
Page 59: Passenger's Air Bag
Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING Steering wheel • The front seat passenger’s air bag is much larger than the steering • You must always sit as far back wheel air bag and inflates with from the steering wheel air bag as considerably more force.
Page 60 • Never allow children, pregnant 1JBA3057/1JBA3058 have the vehicle checked and women or weak persons to sit in repaired by an authorized Kia the front passenger seat. They dealer. Inform them that your may be seriously injured by the vehicle is equipped with side air...
Page 61 Curtain air bag (if equipped) air bag system. This should only Importantly, children should sit in be done by an authorized Kia Curtain air bags are located along both a proper child restraint system in dealer. sides of the roof rails above the front and the rear seat.
Page 62 Knowing your vehicle Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag) There are many types of accidents in which one or more of the air bags would not be expected to provide additional protection.
Page 63 In the event of a colli- unexpected air bag deployment, sion, have the vehicle inspected which could result in severe per- by an authorized Kia dealer. sonal injury or death. • Your vehicle has been designed • If the installation location or...
Page 64 Knowing your vehicle Although the front air bags (driver’s and front passenger’s air bags) are designed to inflate only in frontal collision, it may inflate in any collision if front impact sen- sors detect a sufficient impact. Side air bags (side and/or curtain air bags) are designed to inflate only in side impact collision, it may inflate in any collision if side impact sensors detect a sufficient...
Page 65 Knowing your vehicle 1JBB3520 1JBA3516 1JBA3521 • Frontal 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 collision, because occupants of impact may direct the occupants in a pants are moved backward by the move to the direction of the collision,...
Page 66 Knowing 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 proper protection to...
Page 67 Knowing your vehicle Air bag system operation • In order to help provide protection in a WARNING - severe collision, the air bags must Seated • Air bags only operate when the ignition inflate rapidly. The speed of air bag positioning switch is turned to the ON or START inflation is a consequence of the...
Page 68 Knowing your vehicle Noise and smoke WARNING Hot air bag When the air bags inflate, they make a parts loud noise and they leave smoke and When the air bags deploy, the air powder in the air inside of the vehicle. bag related parts in steering wheel This is normal.
Page 69 This tem as far away from the door must be done by an authorized Kia side as possible, and secure the dealer. child restraint system to be •...
Page 70 (CMVSS) are attached to alert driver and passengers of potential risk of air bag system. steering wheel may result in seri- Note that these government warnings focus on the risk to children, Kia also wants you to be ous personal injury or death.
Page 71 Knowing your vehicle TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED) PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehi- cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm.
Page 72 Knowing your vehicle WARNING No one should be allowed to occu- py the trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the trunk is partially or total- ly latched and the person is unable to get out, severe injury or death could occur due to lack of ventila- tion, exhaust fumes and rapid heat build-up, or because of exposure to...
Page 73 Knowing your vehicle HOOD 1JBA3078 1JBA3080 1JBA3081 Opening the hood: 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the 3. Lift the hood and hold it open with the hood slightly, pull the secondary latch support rod by inserting the free end of 1.
Page 74: Fuel Filler Lid /
Knowing your vehicle FUEL FILLER LID Closing the hood 4 Door CAUTION - Hood 1. Before closing the hood, check the fol- • Before closing the hood, make lowing: sure that all engine parts and • All filler caps in engine compartment tools have been removed from must be correctly installed.
Page 75 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) WARNING - Refueling • Before touching the fuel nozzle, If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can you should eliminate potentially cover your clothes or skin and thus dangerous static electricity dis- subject you to the risk of fire and charge by touching another metal burns.
Page 76 • If the fuel filler cap requires replace- ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi- store gasoline. ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or cle, and immediately contact the • Do not use cellular phones while the equivalent specified for your vehi- manager of the gas station and refueling.
Page 77: Driving Your Vehicle
Knowing your vehicle MIRRORS Outside rearview mirror CAUTION Be sure to adjust mirror angles before • The right outside rearview mirror 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 78 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjusting angles, but the motor continues to operate while the switch is depressed. Do not depress the switch longer than neces- sary, the motor may be damaged. •...
Page 79 Knowing your vehicle Outside rearview mirror heater Day/night rearview mirror Day/Night lever (if equipped) (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater is Adjust the rearview mirror to center on automatically turned on when the rear the view through the rear window. Make window defroster is turned on.
Page 80: Interior Lights /
Knowing your vehicle INTERIOR LIGHTS ✽ ✽ NOTICE Do not use the interior lights for extend- ed periods when engine is not running. It may cause battery discharge. 1JBA3091 1JBA3092 Map light (if equipped) Dome light (if equipped) The lights are turned ON or OFF by (1) OFF pressing the corresponding switch.
Page 81: Glove Box
Knowing your vehicle STORAGE COMPARTMENT ✽ ✽ NOTICE • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment. • Since stored items may move while driving, be sure to position them in the storage compartment so that they do not make noise or cause a potential safety hazard when the vehicle is mov- ing.
Page 82: Interior Features /
Knowing your vehicle INTERIOR FEATURES ✽ ✽ NOTICE Make sure the sunglass holder is closed while driving. CAUTION Do not use the sunglass holder while driving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing serious injury or property damage.
Page 83 • Do not hold the lighter in after it is already heated because it will over- heat. • Only a genuine Kia lighter should be used in the cigarette lighter socket. The use of plug-in accessories (shavers, hand-held vacuums, and coffee pots, for example) may damage the socket or cause electrical failure.
Page 84: Power Socket
Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Close the vanity mirror cover secure- ly and return the sunvisor to its origi- nal position after use. • If the vanity mirror lamp is equipped and mirror cover is not closed secure- ly, the lamp will stay on and could result in battery discharge and possi- ble sunvisor damage.
Page 85 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • HOUR: Pressing the “H” button with your fin- • Use the power outlet when the engine ger, a pencil or similar object will is running, and remove a plug from advance the time displayed by one the power outlet after using the elec- hour.
Page 86: Sunroof /
Knowing your vehicle SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) Sliding the sunroof Tilting the sunroof Autoslide open Autotilt open To use the autoslide feature, momentari- To use the autotilt feature, momentarily ly (less than 0.4 second) press the (less than 0.4 second) press the TILT UP SLIDE OPEN button on the overhead button on the overhead console.
Page 87 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Do not press any sunroof control but- ton longer than necessary. Damage to the motor or system components could occur. • Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on the guide rail. • If you try to open the sunroof when the temperature is below freezing or when the sunroof is covered with snow or ice, the glass or the motor could be...
Page 88 Knowing your vehicle Resetting the sunroof Whenever the vehicle battery is discon- nected or discharged, or you use the emergency handle to operate the sun- roof, you have to reset your sunroof sys- tem as follows: 1. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi- tion.
Page 89: Luggage Net /
Knowing your vehicle LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED) ANTENNA ✽ ✽ NOTICE 4 Door Do not put fragile, bulky or an excessive quantity of items into luggage net. They could be damaged. WARNING To avoid eye injury, DO NOT over- stretch the netting. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path of the net, in case of 1JBA3113...
Page 90: Audio System /
Knowing your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM - HOW CAR AUDIO WORKS FM reception AM(MW, LW) reception FM radio station JBM001 JBM002 JBM003 AM and FM radio signals are broadcast This is because AM radio waves are FM broadcasts are transmitted at high from transmitter towers located around transmitted at low frequencies.
Page 91 Knowing your vehicle Using a cellular phone or a two- way radio When a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, noise may be produced from the audio equipment. This does not mean that something is wrong with the audio equipment.
Page 92 Knowing your vehicle Care of cassette tapes • Keep CDs in their cases after use to Care of disc (if equipped) protect them from scratches or dirt. (if equipped) • If the temperature inside the car is too • Depending on the type of CD-R/CD- •...
Page 93 Knowing your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM - STEREO RADIO OPERATION (M445) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob 2. BAND Select Buttons 3. TUNE/MODE Select Knob 4. AUTO SEEK Select Button 5. SCAN Button 6. EQ Button 7. PRESET STATION Select Buttons JBM445NA I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 94 Knowing your vehicle 1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob 3. TUNE/MODE Select Knob FAD (Fader Control) Rotate the control knob clockwise to The radio unit may be operated when the Rotate the knob clockwise to increase emphasize rear speaker sound (front ignition key is in the “ACC”or “ON”...
Page 95 Knowing your vehicle 4. AUTO SEEK Select Button 7. PRESET STATION Select • Press the station select button for more than two seconds. A select button indi- (Automatic Channel Selection) Buttons cator will show in the display indicating Press the AUTO SEEK select button. Six (6) stations for AM, FM1 and FM2 which select...
Page 96 Knowing your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM - COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION (M445) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. CD Select Button 2. Track Up/Down Button 3. Fast Up/Down Button 4. RPT(Repeat) Button 5. SCAN Button 6. CD Eject Button 7. RDM(Random) Button JBM445NA I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 3 87...
Page 97 Knowing your vehicle 1. CD Select Button 2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 4. REPEAT (RPT) Button • Insert the CD with the label facing • The desired track on the disc currently • To repeat the track you are currently upward. being played can be selected using the listening to, press the RPT button.
Page 98 Knowing your vehicle 7. RANDOM(RDM) (Continued) (Continued) • When driving your vehicle, be sure to Press the RDM button to listen the tracks • Do not attempt to grab or pull the keep the volume of the unit set low in random, rather than sequential, order.
Page 99 Knowing your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM - STEREO RADIO OPERATION (M455) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob 2. Adjustment Mode Select (AUDIO) Button 3. BAND Select Button 4. SCAN Button 5. EQ Button 6. AUTO SEEK Select Button 7. TUNE (Manual) Select Knob 8.
Page 100 Knowing your vehicle 1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob BASS Control BALANCE Control To increase the bass, rotate the knob Rotate the knob clockwise to emphasize • The radio unit may be operated when clockwise, to decrease the bass, rotate right speaker sound. (Left speaker sound the ignition key is in the “ACC”...
Page 101 Knowing your vehicle 5. EQ Button 8. PRESET STATION Select • Press the station select button for more than two seconds. Beep sound will be Buttons Press the EQ button to select the CLAS- heard while depressing the button. You SIC, POPS, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF Six (6) stations for AM, FM1 and FM2 should then release the button, and...
Page 102 Knowing your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM - CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER OPERATION (M455) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. TAPE PROGRAM Button 2. TAPE EJECT Button 3. AUTO MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) Button 4. FF/REW Button 5. REPEAT Button 6. DOLBY Button 7. EQ Button JBM455NA I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 3 93...
Page 103 Knowing your vehicle 1. TAPE PROGRAM Button 4. FF/REW Button 6. DOLBY Button If you get background noise during tape • This allows you to play the reverse side • forward tape winding starts when the PLAY, you can reduce this considerably of the tape by merely depressing the FF button is pressed during PLAY or by merely pressing the DOLBY button.
Page 104 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE (Continued) • When driving your vehicle, be sure to • To assure proper operation of the keep the volume of the unit set low unit, keep the vehicle interior temper- enough to allow you to hear sounds ature within a normal range by using coming from the outside.
Page 105 Knowing your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM - COMPACT DISC PLAYER (M455) (IF EQUIPPED) Compatible with MP3/WMA/AAC/WAVE 1. AUDIO/MP3 CD Select Button 2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 3. FF/REW Button 4. REPEAT (RPT) Button 5. RANDOM (RDM) Button 6. BOOKMARK (MARK) Button 7. SCROLL Button 8.
Page 106 Knowing your vehicle 1. AUDIO/MP3 CD Select Button (Continued) 4. REPEAT (RPT) Button Please refer to the manual of CD- • Insert the CD with the label facing • To repeat the track you are currently R/CD-RW recorder or CD-R/CD-RW upward.
Page 107 Knowing your vehicle 6. BOOKMARK (MARK) Button 8. EQ Button 11. FILE SEARCH Knob (TUNE Select Knob) When the CD player unit is operating, the Press the EQ button to select the CLAS- desired track on the disc can be book- SIC, POPS, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF •...
Page 108 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE (Continued) CAUTION • To assure proper operation of the • Do not attempt to grab or pull the • Do not insert warped or poor unit, keep the vehicle interior temper- compact disc out while the disc is quality discs into the CD player ature within a normal range by using being pulled into the audio unit...
Page 109 Ignition switch / 4-2 Starting the engine / 4-3 Manual transaxle / 4-4 Automatic transaxle / 4-6 Brake system / 4-9 Steering wheel / 4-14 Instrument cluster / 4-16 Gauges / 4-17 Driving your vehicle Warnings and indicators / 4-19 Lighting / 4-23 Wipers and washers / 4-26 Defroster / 4-29...
Page 110: Ignition Switch
Driving your vehicle IGNITION SWITCH Ignition switch position START Manual Transaxle Turn the ignition key to the START posi- LOCK tion to start the engine. The engine will The steering wheel locks to protect crank until you release the key; then it against theft.
Page 111: Starting The Engine
Driving your vehicle STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Make sure the parking brake is CAUTION - Stall WARNING - Ignition key applied. If the engine stalls while you are in 2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the • Never turn the ignition switch to motion, do not attempt to move the clutch pedal fully and shift the LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is...
Page 112: Shift Lever
Driving your vehicle MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Manual transaxle operation The manual transaxle has five forward gears. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then release it slowly. The gearshift lever must be returned to the neutral position before shifting into R (Reverse).
Page 113 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traf- To avoid premature clutch wear and fic or while driving up steep hills, down- damage, do not drive with your foot shift before the engine starts to labor. resting on the clutch pedal.
Page 114 Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Automatic transaxle operation All normal forward driving is done with Lock release button the shift lever in the D (Drive) position. prevents shift lever movement To move the shift lever from the P (Park) without first depressing the button.
Page 115 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE R (Reverse) (Continued) Use this position to drive the vehicle • To avoid damage to your transaxle, do • Do not use the P (Park) position in backward. not accelerate the engine in R place of the parking brake.
Page 116 Driving your vehicle 2 (Second Gear) O/D OFF Indicator ( Use 2 (Second Gear) for more power This indicator light illuminates in the when climbing hills and for increased instrument panel when the O/D mode is braking when going down hills. This posi- cancelled.
Page 117: Brake System
Driving your vehicle BRAKE SYSTEM Shift lock system Power brakes WARNING - Parking brake For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes Pulling the parking brake while the has a shift lock system which prevents that adjust automatically through normal vehicle is moving at normal speeds shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) usage.
Page 118 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE (Continued) To avoid costly brake repairs, do not • Wet brakes may result in the vehi- continue to drive with worn brake pads. cle not slowing down at the usual rate and pulling to one side when the brakes are applied.
Page 119 Driving your vehicle WARNING - Parking brake • To prevent unintentional move- ment when stopped and leaving the vehicle, do not use the gearshift lever in place of the parking brake. Set the parking brake make sure gearshift lever is securely posi- tioned in 1st (First) gear or R (Reverse) for manual transaxle equipped vehicles and in P (Park)
Page 120 Driving your vehicle Parking on curbed streets Anti-lock brake system (ABS) The ABS continuously senses the speed of the wheels. If the wheels are going to (if equipped) • When parking your vehicle on an uphill lock, the ABS repeatedly modulates the grade, park as close to the curb as hydraulic brake pressure to the wheels.
Page 121 • Restart the engine. If the ABS warn- ing light is off, then your ABS is nor- mal. Otherwise, you may have a prob- lem with the ABS. Contact an author- ized Kia dealer as soon as possible. W-78 ✽ ✽ NOTICE ✽ ✽ NOTICE •...
Page 122: Steering Wheel
RPM by depressing the accelerator until ing checked by an authorized Kia dealer. ment panel warning lights and gauges. the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then release or let the engine idle for two or three ✽...
Page 123 Driving your vehicle CAUTION - Horn • To sound the horn, press the area indicated by the horn symbol on your steering wheel (see illustra- tion). The horn will operate only when this area is pressed. • Do not strike the horn severely to operate it, or hit it with your fist.
Page 124: Instrument Cluster
Driving your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ➁ ➁ ➆ ➅ 1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators 3. Speedometer ➄ ➀ ➂ 4. Engine temperature gauge 5. Warning and indicator lights 6. Odometer / Tripmeter ➄ ➄ 7. Shift position indicator ➇ (Automatic transaxle only) ➃...
Page 125 Driving your vehicle GAUGES Speedometer Tachometer The speedometer indicates the forward The tachometer indicates the approxi- speed of the vehicle. mate number of engine revolutions per minute (rpm). Odometer Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging and/or The odometer indicates the total dis- over-revving the engine.
Page 126: Instrument Panel Illumination*
Driving your vehicle Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge The fuel gauge indicates the approxi- mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This gauge shows the temperature of the Fuel tank capacity - 45 liters engine coolant when the ignition switch (11.9 gallons) is ON.
Page 127: Warnings And Indicators
ON (do not start the This warning light indicates the engine oil engine). Any light that does not illuminate pressure is low. should be checked by an authorized Kia If the warning light illuminates while driv- dealer. ing:...
Page 128 Have an authorized will blink for 6 seconds. This cycle will Kia dealer correct the problem as soon This indicator comes on when the O/D repeat 11 times with an interval of 24 as possible.
Page 129 6 seconds each time the brakes do not operate properly. warning indicator you turn the ignition switch to the ON Have it towed to any authorized Kia position. dealer for a brake system inspection (if equipped) and necessary repairs.
Page 130 Kia dealer as soon as possible. in loss of engine power. Have the Door ajar warning chime Engine Control System inspected...
Page 131 Driving your vehicle LIGHTING Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to pre- vent the battery from being dis- charged. The system automatically turns off the headlights and parking lights when the driver removes the igni- tion key and opens the driver- side door.
Page 132 Driving your vehicle 1JBA4013 1JBA4015 1JBA4016 High - beam operation Flashing headlights Headlight position ( To flash the headlights, pull the lever When the light switch is in the headlight To turn on the high beam headlights, towards you. It will return to the normal push the lever away from you.
Page 133: Front Fog Light*
Driving your vehicle Lane change signals (B) To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position. The lever will return to the OFF position when released. If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement.
Page 134: Wipers And Washers
Driving your vehicle WIPERS AND WASHERS ✽ ✽ NOTICE Daytime running light (if equipped) Before using the windshield wipers when there is a heavy accumulation of Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can snow or ice on the windshield, defrost make it easier for others to see the front the windshield for about 10 minutes, or of your vehicle during the day.
Page 135 Driving your vehicle 1JBN4019 1JBN4020 1JBN4021 Variable intermittent wipers One - touch wiper Windshield washers Set the lever to the INT position and For a single wiping cycle, push the lever In the OFF position, pull the lever gently choose the desired wiper interval by turn- upward and release it with the lever in the toward you to spray washer fluid on the ing the ring(1).
Page 136 Driving your vehicle If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not sufficient, you will need to add appropri- ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid to the washer reservoir. The reservoir filler neck is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side.
Page 137: Hazard
Driving your vehicle DEFROSTER HAZARD WARNING FLASHER (Continued) • If you want to defrost and defog on front windshield, refer “Windshield Defrosting Defogging” in this section. To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button located in the center console switch panel.
Page 138: Climate Control System
Driving your vehicle CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature control knob 2. Air conditioning button (if equipped) 3. Air intake control button 4. Mode selection knob 5. Fan speed control knob 1JBN4023 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 139 Driving your vehicle 1JBN4024 1JBN4025 1JBN4026 Fan speed control knob Temperature control knob Mode selection knob Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are pro- The temperature control knob allows you The mode selection knob controls the vided which increase as the number to control the temperature of the air flow- direction of the air flow through the venti- increases.
Page 140 Driving your vehicle MAX/ A/C position When you select the MAX A/C mode while the fan is on, the following system settings will be made automatically; • the air conditioning system will be turned on. • the recirculated air position will be selected.
Page 141 Driving your vehicle Face position Floor position Air flow is directed toward the Most of the air flow is direct- upper body face. ed to the floor, with a small Additionally, each outlet can amount of the air being be controlled to direct the air directed to the windshield discharged from the outlet.
Page 142 Driving your vehicle Outside (fresh) air position WARNING The indicator light on the but- ton is not illuminated when • Continued climate control system the outside (fresh) air posi- operation in the recirculated air tion is selected. position may allow humidity to increase inside vehicle which With the outside (fresh) air may fog the glass and obscure...
Page 143 Air conditioning sys- Air conditioning (if equipped) tem operation may cause engine over- Push the A/C button to turn the air condi- All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are heating. Continue to use the blower tioning system on (indicator light will illu- filled...
Page 144 (fresh) air posi- The air conditioning system should as the air conditioning compressor tion. be serviced by an authorized Kia cycles. This is a normal system opera- • Operating the air conditioning system dealer. Improper service may cause tion characteristic.
Page 145: Windshield Defrosting And Defogging
Driving your vehicle WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING CAUTION Do not use the position during cooling operation extremely humid weather. The dif- ference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind- shield could cause the outer sur- face of the windshield to fog up, causing loss of visibility.
Page 146: Driving Tips
Fuel requirements / 5-2 Emission control system / 5-2 Before driving / 5-4 Suggestions for economical operation / 5-5 Special driving conditions / 5-6 Trailer towing / 5-9 Overloading / 5-9 Label information / 5-10 Driving tips I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 147: Fuel Requirements
The emission control system of your drivability problems occur. vehicle is covered by a written limited Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use warranty. Please see the warranty infor- Vehicle damage or driveability problems only unleaded fuel with a minimum mation contained in the Warranty &...
Page 148 All inspections and adjustments flammable items under your vehi- your vehicle, drive it only with all the must be made by an authorized Kia cle. Do not park the vehicle over or windows fully open. Have your vehicle dealer.
Page 149: Before Driving
Driving tips BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle: Before starting WARNING - Driving under • Be sure that all windows, outside mir- • Close and lock all doors. the influence of alcohol or ror(s), and outside lights are clean. • Position the seat so that all controls are drugs •...
Page 150: Suggestions For Economical Operation
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con- roads. dition is important both for economy and • For longer tire life and better fuel econ- safety. Therefore, have an authorized Kia omy, always keep the tires inflated to dealer perform scheduled inspections the recommended pressures.
Page 151: Special Driving Conditions
Driving tips SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions • If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use Rocking the vehicle second gear. Accelerate slowly to When hazardous driving conditions are If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to avoid spinning the drive wheels. encountered such as water, snow, ice, free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn •...
Page 152 Driving tips Driving at night Driving in the rain Winter driving Because night driving presents more Rain and wet roads can make driving • We recommend that you carry emer- hazards than driving in the daylight, here dangerous, especially if you’re not pre- gency equipment, including tire chains, are some important tips to remember: pared for the slick pavement.
Page 153 Driving tips Snow tires Driving in flooded areas If you mount snow tires on your Kia, Avoid driving through flooded areas make sure they are radial tires of the unless you are sure the water is no high- same size and load range as the original er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Page 154 Driving tips TRAILER TOWING OVERLOADING We do not recommend using this CAUTION Vehicle weight vehicle for trailer towing. The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehi- cle are on the manufacturer's label attached to the driver's door.
Page 155: Label Information
Driving tips LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labels and Frame number VIN (if equipped) identification numbers located on your vehicle. The label locations are identified in the illustrations shown. 1JBA5005 1JBA5003 Identification label (if equipped) Compliance label (if equipped) 1JBN5007A 1JBA5004 VIN bar code (if equipped)
Page 156 Driving tips 1JBN5007B 1JBA5109 Tire specification / pressure label Engine number I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 5 11...
Page 157: In Case Of An Emergency
Road warning / 6-2 Overheating / 6-2 Emergency starting / 6-3 Electrical circuit protection / 6-6 Towing / 6-12 If you have a flat tire / 6-17 In case of an emergency I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 158: Road Warning
Hazard warning flasher radiator, stop the engine and call an The hazard warning flasher serves as a authorized Kia dealer for assistance. warning to other drivers to exercise If coolant is not boiling out, allow the extreme caution when approaching, engine to idle and open the hood to overtaking, or passing your vehicle.
Page 159: Emergency Starting
Call vehicle. vehicle if the discharged battery an authorized Kia dealer for assis- is frozen or if the electrolyte level tance. If you do not find a leak or other ✽ ✽ NOTICE is low;...
Page 160 In case of an emergency Connecting jumper cables Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12- Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. volt and that its negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to touch.
Page 161 If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent, you should have your vehi- cle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 162: Electrical Circuit Protection
Blown Normal the system involved and immediately proper fuse - even as a temporary 1LDA4002 consult an authorized Kia dealer. repair. It may cause extensive Fuses Two kinds of fuses are used: standard for wiring damage and possibly a lower amperage rating and main for high- A vehicle’s electrical system is protected...
Page 163 6. 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. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 164: Fuse Box
4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, same rating. and make sure it fits tightly in the clips. 4. Reinstall in the reverse order of If it fits loosely, consult an authorized Kia removal. dealer. ✽ ✽ NOTICE If the MAIN fuse is blown, consult an authorized Kia dealer.
Page 165 In case of an emergency Fuse/Relay panel description Engine compartment Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay Description Fuse rating Protected component label describing fuse/relay name and capacity. BATT_1 Alternator, Battery Engine compartment ECU A Engine control unit Radiator fan COND Condenser fan...
Page 166 In case of an emergency Description Fuse rating Protected component Driver-side knee bolster FUEL PUMP Fuel pump relay RAD FAN Radiator fan relay COND FAN2 Condenser fan relay FUEL HTR Fuel filter heater relay BLOWER Blower motor relay START Start motor relay COND FAN1 Condenser fan relay A/CON...
Page 167: Cigar Lighter
In case of an emergency Driver-side knee bolster Description Fuse rating Protected component Description Fuse rating Protected component RR WIPER Rear wiper HTD GLASS Rear window defroster H/LP(LH) Headlight (left) A/BAG Air bag FR WIPER Front wiper Automatic transaxle control BLOWER Blower SNSR...
Page 168 If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an author- Your vehicle is equipped with a memory ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck fuse to prevent battery discharge if your service. Proper lifting and towing proce-...
Page 169 In case of an emergency When towing your vehicle in an emer- gency without wheel dollies : 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi- tion. 2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral). 3. Release the parking brake. ✽...
Page 170 In case of an emergency Tie-down hook 1JBA6028/1JBA6029 1JBB6015 Tie-down hook Front towing hook (for flatbed towing) 1. Open the trunk lid or rear hatch, and remove the towing hook from the tool CAUTION bag. 2. Remove the hole cover pressing the Do not use the hooks under the front of the vehicle for towing purposes.
Page 171 • Using a portion of the vehicle other If towing is necessary, we recommend than the tow hooks for towing may you to have it done by an authorized Kia damage the body of your vehicle. dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
Page 172 • If the towing vehicle does not move will be disabled. easily, do not forcibly continue the towing. Contact an authorized Kia • If you are driving down a long hill, the dealer or a commercial tow truck brakes may overheat and brake per- service for assistance.
Page 173: If You Have A Flat Tire
In case of an emergency IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE ✽ ✽ NOTICE To prevent internal damage to the transaxle, never tow your vehicle from the rear (backwards) with all four tires in contact with the surface. Tips for towing a stuck vehicle The following methods are effective when your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand or similar substances that prevent the...
Page 174 In case of an emergency ✽ ✽ NOTICE Important - use of compact spare • Do not take this vehicle through an automatic car wash. tire Check the inflation pressure after • Do not use tire chains on this tire. installing the spare tire.
Page 175 In case of an emergency Changing tires (Continued) Jacking instructions • The vehicle can easily roll off the The jack is provided for emergency tire jack causing serious injury or changing only. death. No person should place Follow jacking instructions to reduce the any portion of their body under a possibility of personal injury.
Page 176 In case of 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 diagonal- ly opposite the wheel being changed. • It is recommended that the wheels of the vehicle be chocked, and that no person should remain in a vehicle that is being jacked.
Page 177 In case of an emergency 1JBA6024 1JBA6025 1JBA6026 7. Loosen the wheel lug nuts counter- 8. Place the jack at the front or rear jack- 9. Insert the jack handle into the jack and clockwise one turn each, but do not ing position closest to the tire you are turn it clockwise, raising the vehicle remove any nut until the tire has been...
Page 178 If in doubt, con- “X” pattern. soon as possible after installing the sult an authorized Kia dealer. If you are unsure of the tightness of spare tire. Adjust it to the specified the wheel lug nuts, have them pressure, if necessary.
Page 179 Maintenance services / 7-2 Maintenance schedule / 7-3 Owner maintenance / 7-7 Engine compartment / 7-9 Engine oil / 7-10 Engine cooling system / 7-11 Brake fluid / 7-13 Drive belts / 7-14 Power steering / 7-14 Automatic transaxle / 7-15 Lubricants and fluids / 7-16 Air cleaner / 7-17 Air conditioner air filter / 7-18...
Page 180: Maintenance Services
We strongly recommend that all vehicle al injury. maintenance be performed by an author- ized Kia dealer using genuine Kia parts. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 181: Maintenance
Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 Air cleaner element...
Page 182 Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED) 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 (if equipped) Exhaust pipes, heat shield & mountings Front suspension ball joints Brakes/clutch fluid Front brake pads &...
Page 183 Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED) 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...
Page 184 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 185: Owner Maintenance
• Check the operation of all exterior the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at • Check for vibrations in the steering lights, including the stoplights, turn sig- the frequencies indicated to help ensure wheel.
Page 186 If you're unsure about any when you wear jewelry or loose servicing or maintenance procedure, clothing. These become have it done by an Authorized Kia entangled in moving parts and Dealer. result in injury. Always remove all loose or hanging clothing and all jewelry before working on the engine.
Page 187: Engine Coolant Reservoir
Maintenance ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Positive battery terminal 8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 9. Radiator cap 10.
Page 188: Engine Oil
Maintenance ENGINE OIL Changing the engine oil and filter Have engine oil and filter changed by an Authorized Kia Dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. 1JBA7035 1JBA7036 Checking the engine oil level If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring the level to F.
Page 189: Engine Cooling System
F, but do not overfill. If frequent additions are required, see an authorized Kia dealer for a cooling system inspec- tion. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 190 Engine coolant For mixture percentage, refer to the fol- lowing table. Have coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. Mixture Percentage (volume) • Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in Ambient the coolant mixture.
Page 191 A few drops of mineral-based oil, such an authorized Kia dealer. the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent as engine oil, in your brake/clutch sys- brake fluid contamination.
Page 192: Drive Belts
At the same time, belts should be authorized Kia dealer. examined for cracks, wear, fraying or other evidence of deterioration and ✽ ✽ NOTICE replaced if necessary.
Page 193 Maintenance AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) 4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it fully. 5. Pull out the dipstick again and check the fluid level. WARNING - Transaxle fluid The transaxle fluid level should be checked when the engine is at nor- mal operating temperature.
Page 194: Lubricants And Fluids
Serious with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli- Have automatic transaxle fluid changed injury or death could occur. mates to prevent freezing. by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the begin- ning of this section. only specified automatic transaxle fluid.
Page 195: Air Cleaner
Maintenance AIR CLEANER ✽ ✽ NOTICE Body lubrication All moving points of the body, such as Do not drive with the air cleaner door hinges, hood hinges, and locks, removed; this will result in excessive should be lubricated each time the engine wear.
Page 196 (fresh) are position is selected. If this happens, have the air conditioner air filter replaced by an authorized Kia dealer. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 197: Wiper Blades
Maintenance WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance Windshield wiper blade replace- ment Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been When the wipers no longer clean ade- known to make the windshield diffi- quately, the blades may be worn or cult to clean.
Page 198 Maintenance 1JBA7037 1JBA7047 1JBA7048 Rear window wiper blade 2. Install the new blade assembly by replacement (if equipped) inserting the center part (1) into the slot (2) in the wiper arm until it clicks 1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the into place.
Page 199 Maintenance BATTERY (Continued) (Continued) WARNING - Battery • When lifting a plastic-cased bat- dangers If any electrolyte gets into tery, excessive pressure on the your eyes, flush your eyes Always read the following case may cause battery acid to with clean water for at least instructions carefully when leak, resulting in personal injury.
Page 200 Maintenance Battery recharging (Continued) Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, • Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or calcium-based battery. flame near the battery. • If the battery becomes discharged in a • Watch the battery during charg- short time (because, for example, the ing, and stop or reduce the charg- headlights or interior lights were left on ing rate if the battery cells begin...
Page 201: Tires And Wheels
If a tire frequently needs recommended for your vehicle. refilling, have it checked by an authorized Kia dealer. Recommended cold tire infla- • Overinflation produces a harsh tion pressures ride, excessive wear at the center...
Page 202 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NOTICE Checking tire inflation pres- CAUTION Tire pressure sure • Warm tires normally exceed rec- Always observe the following: ommended cold tire pressures by Check your tires once a month or • Check tire pressure when the 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi).
Page 203 Maintenance Remove the valve cap from the tire Tire rotation Without a spare tire valve stem. Press the tire gage firm- To equalize tread wear, it is recom- ly onto the valve to get a pressure mended that the tires be rotated measurement.
Page 204 However, if you notice unusual tire new Kia and should be mounted on wear or your vehicle pulling one way the same compact spare tire wheel. or the other, the alignment may need...
Page 205 • Driving on worn-out tires is wheels are equivalent to the original tire/wheel combination not very hazardous will recommended by Kia for off factory units in diameter, rim width reduce braking effectiveness, road driving, you should not and offset. steering accuracy, and trac- use these tires for highway tion.
Page 206 Maintenance Tire maintenance 2. Tire size designation A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire In addition to proper inflation, correct size designation. You will need this wheel alignment helps to decrease information when selecting replace- tire wear. If you find a tire is worn ment tires for your car.
Page 207: Index
Maintenance 86 - Load Index, a numerical code Tire speed ratings 3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire associated with the maximum Identification Number) The chart below lists many of the dif- load the tire can carry. ferent speed ratings currently being Any tires that are over 6 years, based H - Speed Rating Symbol.
Page 208 The tires available as standard or materials in the tire, which include optional equipment on Kia vehicles 7. Uniform tire quality grading steel, nylon, polyester, and others. may vary with respect to grade. The letter "R" means radial ply con- The following information relates to struction;...
Page 209 Traction - AA, A, B & C Summer tires WARNING - Tire The traction grades, from highest to Kia specifies summer tires on some temperature lowest, are AA, A, B and C. The models to provide superior perform- grades represent the tires ability to The temperature grade for this ance on dry roads.
Page 210: Lubricant Specifications
Maintenance LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Recommended lubricants Recommended SAE viscosity number To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and ✽ ✽ NOTICE durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain improved fuel economy.
Page 211: Exterior Care
Maintenance EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution After washing, rinse the vehicle thor- Waxing oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do Wax the vehicle when water will no It is very important to follow the label not allow soap to dry on the finish. longer bead on the paint.
Page 212 Maintenance Finish damage repair Underbody maintenance Aluminum wheel maintenance Deep scratches or stone chips in the Corrosive materials used for ice and The aluminum wheels are coated with a painted surface must be repaired snow removal and dust control may col- clear protective finish.
Page 213: Interior Care
Maintenance INTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Cleaning the upholstery and inte- Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt rior trim webbing Prevent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting Vinyl Clean the belt webbing with any mild the dashboard because they may cause soap solution recommended for cleaning Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl damage or discoloration.
Page 214: Specifications
Specifications / 8-2 Specifications I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 215 The specifications given here are for general information only. Although this information was accurate at the time of printing, Kia reserves the right to change its vehicles or their specifications without notice. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more precise and more up-to-date information.
Page 216 Specifications Engine Weights Refer to the label describing GVWR & GAWR weights Item Gasoline Engine attached to your vehicle. BoreXStroke 76.5 mm X 87 mm (3.01 in X 3.43 in) (see page 5-10, Label information) Displacement 1599 cc (97.6 cu.in) Compression Ratio 10.0 ±...
Page 217 Specifications Light Bulbs Capacities Wattage Light Bulb 4 Door 5 Door Lubricant Volume Classification Headlights (Low/High) 55/60 55/60 Engine oil 3.3 l API service SJ, SL or above (with filter change) (3.5 US qt.) ILSAC GF-3 or above Front turn signal lights 1.9 l API service GL-4 Position lights...
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Page 219: Interior Overview
Index Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-9 Engine cooling system ···················································7-11 Engine oil·······································································7-10 Air bags-supplemental restraint system·························3-47 Exterior care···································································7-33 Air cleaner ·····································································7-17 Air conditioner air filter·················································7-18 Antenna··········································································3-80 Audio system ·································································3-81 Fuel filler lid ··································································3-65 Automatic transaxle················································4-6, 7-15 Fuel requirements ····························································5-2 Battery············································································7-21 Gauges ···········································································4-17 Before driving··································································5-4 Brake fluid ·····································································7-13 Brake system····································································4-9...
Page 220 Index Keys ·················································································3-2 Safety belts·····································································3-27 Seat·················································································3-17 Special driving conditions ···············································5-6 Specifications···································································8-2 Label information ··························································5-10 Starting the engine ···························································4-3 Lighting··········································································4-23 Steering wheel ·······························································4-14 Lubricant specifications·················································7-32 Storage compartment ·····················································3-72 Lubricants and fluids ·····················································7-16 Suggestions for economical operation·····························5-5 Luggage net ···································································3-80 Sunroof···········································································3-77 Maintenance schedule······················································7-3 Theft-alarm system ··························································3-5 Maintenance services·······················································7-2 Tires and wheels ····························································7-23...

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