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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.
At all of our Kia dealerships you will be treated with warmth, hospitality
and professionalism by people who care based on our "Family-like Care"
promise.
All information contained in this Owner's Manual is accurate at the
time of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to make changes
at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement can be
carried out.
This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes descrip-
tions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a
result, you may encounter material in this manual that is not applicable
to your specific Kia vehicle.
Enjoy your vehicle and Kia's "Family-like Care" experience!

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  • Page 1 Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations. At all of our Kia dealerships you will be treated with warmth, hospitality and professionalism by people who care based on our “Family-like Care”...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this man- ual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the When you require service, remember that your dealer right to discontinue or change specifications or design at knows your vehicle best.
  • Page 3 Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Knowing your vehicle Driving your vehicle Driving tips table of contents In case of an emergency Maintenance Specifications Index...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction How to use this manual / 1-2 Vehicle break-in process / 1-3...
  • Page 5 A NOTICE indicates a situation in with Kia vehicle. You should carefully tions. which damage to your vehicle could read and follow ALL procedures and result if the notice is ignored.
  • Page 6 Introduction VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS No special break-in period is need- ed. By following a few simple precau- tions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the perform- ance, economy and life of your vehi- cle. • Do not race the engine. •...

  • Page 7: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your vehicle at a glance Exterior overview / 2-2 Interior overview / 2-3...
  • Page 8 Your vehicle at a glance EXTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Bonnet 2. Headlights 3. Wiper 4. Door 5. Side gate/Rear gate 6. Tyre 7. Window 8. Antenna OPU012001R...
  • Page 9 Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door lock/unlock button 2. Power window switches * 3. Brake/clutch fluid 4. Instrument cluster 5. Light control/Turn signals 6. Wiper/Washer 7. Glove box 8. Bonnet release lever 9. Headlight levelling device * 10.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-5 Door locks / 3-8 Window / 3-11 Knowing your vehicle Seat / 3-13 Safety belts / 3-18 Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-31 Bonnet / 3-41 Rear gate / 3-42 Side gate / 3-43 Fuel filler / 3-44 Mirrors / 3-45...

  • Page 11: Keys

    The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorised Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar code tag and store it in a safe place.
  • Page 12 If the key is determined to be invalid, Immobiliser password is a cus- the engine will not start. tomer unique password and Use only Kia original parts for the should be kept confidential. Do ignition key in your vehicle. If an not leave this number anywhere aftermarket key is used, the igni- in your vehicle.
  • Page 13 Kia dealer. handling. Immobiliser system Malfunctions caused by improp- CAUTION malfunction could occur.

  • Page 14: Remote Keyless Entry

    When the transmitter does not work is opened within 30 seconds. properly, open and close the door with the ignition key. If you have a OPU040002 problem with the transmitter, we Remote keyless entry system recommend that you contact an operations authorised Kia dealer. (Continued)
  • Page 15 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION • If the transmitter is in close prox- • Keep the transmitter away Changes or modifications not imity to your cell phone or smart from water or any liquid. If the expressly approved by the party phone, the signal from the trans- keyless entry system is inop- responsible...
  • Page 16 3. Install the battery in the reverse replace the battery, contact an order of removal. authorised Kia dealer. 1PUA2003 ■ Type B • Using the wrong battery can For replacement transmitters, we cause the transmitter to mal- recommend that you contact an function.

  • Page 17: Door Locks

    Knowing your vehicle DOOR LOCKS ✽ ✽ NOTICE ■ ■ Type A Type B If the door is locked/unlocked multi- ple times in rapid succession with either the vehicle key or door lock button, the system may stop operat- ing temporarily in order to protect the circuit and prevent damage to Unloc Unloc...

  • Page 18: Knowing Your Vehicle

    Knowing your vehicle CAUTION • The doors should always be Unlock Lock fully closed and locked whilst the vehicle is in motion to pre- vent accidental opening of the door. Locked doors will also Lock Unlock discourage potential intruders when the vehicle stops or slows.
  • Page 19 Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING - Unattended children Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite theft or possible harm enclosed vehicle to you or others from someone become extremely hot, causing hiding in your vehicle whilst you death or severe injury to unat- are gone.
  • Page 20 Knowing your vehicle WINDOWS Power windows (if equipped) CAUTION The ignition switch must be in the ON • Make sure heads and hands position for power windows to oper- are safely out of the way ate. Front doors have a power win- Open before closing a window.
  • Page 21 Knowing your vehicle Power window timer (if equipped) Driver’s door The power windows can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the front doors are opened, the power windows cannot be operated even within the 30 sec- onds after the ignition key removal.

  • Page 22: Seat

    Knowing your vehicle SEAT Front seat adjustment WARNING WARNING - Driver’s seat Adjust the seat before driving, and • Loose objects in the driver’s • Never attempt to adjust seat make sure the seat is locked secure- foot area could interfere with whilst the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 23 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Driving or riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a front seat is reclined during an acci- dent, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force unprotected...
  • Page 24 Knowing your vehicle Removal To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button whilst pulling upward. WARNING To reduce the risk of head and neck injuries, do not drive the vehicle with headrest removed or improperly posi- tioned.
  • Page 25 Knowing your vehicle 1PUR3007 1PUR3008 1CTA2046 Centre seat Engine room access CAUTION To use it by console box, push down Passenger’s seat When you fold the centre seat- the release lever beside the seat and To access the engine room under the back, put the centre safety belt fold the seatback forward.
  • Page 26 Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING - 2.5L Engine Do not leave gloves, rags or any Never work on injection system other combustible material in the with engine running or within 30 engine compartment. Doing so seconds after shutting may cause a heat-induced fire. engine.

  • Page 27: Safety Belts

    Knowing your vehicle SAFETY BELTS Safety belt restraint system Front seats have lap/shoulder belts. Safety belts provide the best restraint Inertial locks in the safety belt retrac- when: tors allow all of the lap/shoulder safe- WARNING • The seatback is upright. - Safety belts ty belts to remain unlocked during •...
  • Page 28 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) WARNING WARNING - Australian - After a colli- • The belts should be replaced design rules sion if webbing becomes frayed, • Seatbelts are designed to bear • Lap/shoulder belt assemblies contaminated or damaged. upon the bony structure of the may be stretched or damaged •...
  • Page 29 • Never swing the safety belt safety belt, we recommend that around your neck to fit over you contact an authorised Kia the inside shoulder. dealer. Never drive or ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt.
  • Page 30 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION WARNING - Safety belt care Never close the doors on any part of the lap or shoulder belt. • A damaged belt may not give It can damage the safety belt or you the protection you need in buckle which could increase the an accident.
  • Page 31 Knowing your vehicle 1GQA2083 1GHA2262 1GHA2263 ➀ Lap/shoulder belt Safety belt warning light 3. Insert the tongue plate ( ) into the ➁ open end of the buckle ( ) until an As a reminder to the driver and pas- To fasten the front lap/shoulder audible “click”...
  • Page 32 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE If you are not able to pull out the safety belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt out and release it. Then you will be able to pull the belt out smoothly. 1GHA2264 1GHA2263A ➀...
  • Page 33 The safe- that you contact an authorised ty belt system will provide the Kia dealer. most protection with the seat- • Never use a single belt to backs in an upright position.
  • Page 34 Knowing your vehicle ➁ ➀ Too high Adjust to a snug fit Keep as low on hip bone as possible 1CTA2048 1CTA2049 1CTA2050 ➀ 2. Insert the tongue plate ( ) into the 3. Grasp the free portion of the belt 4.
  • Page 35 Knowing your vehicle Proper use and care of the • To clean the belt webbing, use a mild soap solution recommended safety belt system for cleaning upholstery or carpets. To ensure that the safety belts pro- Follow the instructions provided vide the maximum protection, please with the soap.
  • Page 36 Knowing your vehicle Restraint of pregnant women Restraint of infants and small WARNING - Children on children Pregnant women should wear laps lap/shoulder belt assemblies when- To increase their safety, infants and Never hold a child on your lap or ever possible according to specific young children should always be in your arms in a moving vehi-...
  • Page 37 Knowing your vehicle Many companies manufacture child Restraint of larger children WARNING - Shoulder restraint systems (often called child As children grow, they may need to belts on small children seats) for infants and small children. use new child-restraint systems, An acceptable child restraint system •...
  • Page 38 Knowing your vehicle Installation on the front seats WARNING • Before installing the child restraint system, read the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manu- facturer. • Failure to observe this manual instructions regarding child restraint system E2MS103005 E2BLD310 instructions provided with the Installing a child restraint system by 3.
  • Page 39 Knowing your vehicle 3. Route the lap belt through the restraint according to the seat manufacturer’s instructions. 4. Buckle the seat belt and adjust the lap belt for a snug hold on the child restraint by pulling on the loose end of the belt.
  • Page 40 SRS and preten- sioners from a vehicle, it may cause fire. Before scraping a vehicle, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer. • Keep the SRS parts and wirings away from water or any ❈ The actual air bag in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
  • Page 41 Knowing your vehicle How does the air bag system • The front air bag will completely • There are even circumstances inflate and deflate in an instant. under which contact with the operate steering wheel air bag can cause It is virtually impossible for you to •...
  • Page 42 Knowing your vehicle Noise and smoke Have the system checked if: When the air bag inflates, they make • The light does not turn on briefly a loud noise and they leave smoke when you turn the ignition ON. and powder in the air inside of the •...
  • Page 43 Knowing your vehicle The purpose of the SRS is to provide Driver’s air bag (Continued) the vehicle's driver with additional • Before you replace a fuse or protection than that offered by the disconnect a battery terminal, seat belt system alone in case of a turn the ignition switch to the frontal impact of sufficient severity.
  • Page 44 Knowing your vehicle 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 expected to provide additional protection.
  • Page 45 This may cause unexpected air body. We recommend that the bag deployment, which could system checked result in serious personal injury repaired by an authorised Kia or death. dealer. • If the installation location or • Your vehicle been...
  • Page 46 Knowing your vehicle OHR012032 OHR012033 OPU012035 Air bag non-inflation conditions • Air bag is not designed to inflate in • Front air bag may not inflate in side rear collisions, because occupants impact collisions, because occu- • In certain low-speed collisions the are moved backward by the force pants move to the direction of the air bag may not deploy.
  • Page 47 Knowing your vehicle OHR012037 OHR012034 OHR012038 • In a slant or angled collision, the • Just before impact, drivers often • Airbag do not inflate in most rollover force of impact may direct the brake heavily. Such heavy braking accidents. occupants in a direction where the lowers the front portion of the vehi- air bag would not be able to pro-...
  • Page 48 SRS per- ommend that the system be inspected formance and lead to possible by an authorised Kia dealer. injury. • For cleaning the air bag pad Improper handling of the SRS sys-...
  • Page 49 If you modify your vehicle by chang- mend that the system be position can cause occupants ing your vehicle's frame, bumper sys- replaced by an authorised Kia to be shifted too close to a tem, front end or side sheet metal or dealer.
  • Page 50 Knowing your vehicle BONNET Closing the bonnet 1. Before closing the bonnet, check the following: • All filler caps in the under bonnet area must be correctly installed. • Jack must be secured in its retainer to prevent it from rattling. 2.
  • Page 51 Knowing your vehicle REAR GATE Closing the rear gate Lift the rear gate up and lock the rear gate handle in place. Make sure the rear gate is properly locked before driving. 1PUB2005 1PUA2019 Opening the rear gate WARNING 1. Lift up the rear gate handle, push •...
  • Page 52 Knowing your vehicle SIDE GATE Closing the side gate 1. Lift the side gate up and lock the side gate handle in place. 2. Push the knob down to lock the side gates. WARNING When locking the side gate han- dle, be careful not to get your fingers into the chink in the han- 1PUB2006...
  • Page 53 • If the fuel filler cap requires condition stops before com- replacement, use only a genuine pletely removing the cap. Kia cap or the equivalent specified • Fuel vapour is very hazardous for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel and can explode. When refu-...
  • Page 54 Knowing your vehicle MIRRORS Outside rearview mirror CAUTION Be sure to adjust mirror angles • The outside rearview mirror is before driving. convex. Objects seen in the Your vehicle is equipped with both mirror are closer than they left-hand and right-hand outside appear.
  • Page 55 Knowing your vehicle INTERIOR LIGHTS Day/Night lever Night 1PUA2036 1PUB2007 1PUA2056 ➀ - The light turns on and Day/Night rearview mirror Folding the outside rearview stays on even when the (if equipped) mirror doors are all closed. To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp Make this adjustment before you ➁...
  • Page 56 Knowing your vehicle STORAGE COMPARTMENT These compartments can be used to store small items required by the driver or passengers. ✽ ✽ NOTICE • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage com- partment. • Since stored items may move whilst driving, be sure to position them in the storage compartment 1PUR3013...
  • Page 57 ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Do not hold the lighter in after it is already heated because it will overheat. • Only a genuine Kia lighter should be used in the cigarette lighter socket. The use of plug-in acces- sories (shavers, hand-held vacu-...
  • Page 58 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Hot liquids • Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder whilst the vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you could be burned. Such a burn to the driver could cause a loss of control of the vehicle.
  • Page 59 Knowing your vehicle • HOUR: Turn the knob to the left (H), will advance the time displayed by one hour. • MINUTE: Turn the knob to the right (M), will advance the time displayed by one minute. • RESET: To clear away minutes, press the knob with your finger.
  • Page 60 Knowing your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM ✽ ✽ NOTICE ✽ ✽ NOTICE • If you install an after market HID • If the antenna is dirty, be sure to head lamp, your vehicle’s audio clean it in order to avoid an oper- and electronic device may mal- ation malfunction.
  • Page 61 Knowing your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ TRACK/SEEK UP (4) ype A ype A CAUTION • Radio Mode : Automatically search- Do not operate the audio remote es for broadcast frequencies. control buttons simultaneously. • CD modes : - Shortly press the key (under 0.8 seconds): Moves to next or previ- VOLUME ( ) (1)
  • Page 62 Knowing your vehicle When a strong radio signal has FM reception AM reception reached your vehicle, the precise engineering of your audio system ensures the best possible quality reproduction. However, in some cases the signal coming to your vehi- cle may not be strong and clear. This can be due to factors such as the distance from the radio station, closeness of other strong radio sta-...
  • Page 63 Knowing your vehicle FM radio station JBM004 JBM003 JBM005 • Fading - As your vehicle moves FM broadcasts are transmitted at • Station Swapping - As a FM signal high frequencies and do not bend to away from the radio station, the weakens, another more powerful follow the earth's surface.

  • Page 64: Caution

    Knowing your vehicle Using a mobile phone or a two- Care of disc • Depending on the type of CD- way radio R/CD-RW CDs, certain CDs may • If the temperature inside the car is not operate normally according to When a mobile phone is used inside too high, open the car windows to manufacturing companies or mak-...
  • Page 65 Knowing your vehicle ■ ■ CD Player : AM110HDD(GENERAL) PU_GEN_RADIO...
  • Page 66 Knowing your vehicle Button(AUTO STORE) POWER VOLUME Button & Knob When the button is pressed, it auto- Turns on/off the set when the IGNI- matically selects and saves channels TION SWITCH is on ACC or ON. If with high reception rate to PRESET the button is turned to the right, it buttons and plays the...
  • Page 67 Knowing your vehicle The setup changes in the order of 7. PRESET Buttons Scroll ➟ Media ➟ ➟ Phone • Scroll This function is used to display char- Push buttons less acters longer than the LCD text dis- than 0.8 second to play the channel play and can be turned On/Off saved in each button.
  • Page 68 Knowing your vehicle • Phone MIDDLE Control AUDIO Knob & ENTER Button ® Select this item to enter Bluetooth To increase the MIDDLE, rotate the Turn this control whilst listening to a Wireless Technology setup mode. knob clockwise, whilst to decrease radio channel to manually adjust fre- ®...
  • Page 69 Knowing your vehicle TRACK Button Button (RANDOM) SEEK Press this button for less than 0.8 • Press button for less than TRACK seconds to activate ‘RDM’ mode and 0.8 seconds to play from the begin- more than 0.8 seconds to activate ning of current song.
  • Page 70 Knowing your vehicle FOLDER Button • Press button to move to FOLDER child folder of the current folder and Button (CD Eject) display the first song in the folder. Push button for less than 0.8 • Press knob to move to the TUNE seconds to eject the CD during CD folder displayed.
  • Page 71 Knowing your vehicle SCAN Button Button (RANDOM) • Press this button for less than 0.8 sec- Plays each song in the USB device onds to play songs randomly in cur- for 10 seconds. To cancel SCAN rent folder. Play, press this button again. •...
  • Page 72 Knowing your vehicle TUNE Knob & ENTER Button • Turn this knob clockwise to browse songs after current song, or count- er clockwise to browse songs before current song. To play the dis- played song, press the knob. • Pressing this knob without turning enters to AUDIO CONTROL mode.
  • Page 73 Knowing your vehicle USING YOUR USB DEVICE • An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is not • If you disconnect the external USB recognizable. device during playback in USB mode, the external USB device can • Depending on the condition of the •...
  • Page 74 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE - (Continued) • The data in the USB memory may Playing an be lost whilst using this audio. Incompatible Copy • If the USB device is divided by log- Always back up important data on a Protected Audio CD ical drives, only the music files on personal storage device.
  • Page 75 Knowing your vehicle...
  • Page 76 Knowing your vehicle SCAN Button Button (RANDOM) • Press this button for less than 0.8 Plays each song in the USB device seconds to shuffle order of all for 10 seconds. songs in current category. (Song To cancel SCAN Play, press this but- Random) ton again.
  • Page 77 Knowing your vehicle Button (MENU) Moves to the upper category from currently played category of the iPod. To move to (play) the category (song) displayed, press knob. TUNE You will be able to search through the lower category of the selected category.
  • Page 78 ® turn off the equalizer of the audio - iPod Nano 1st~4th generation • The Kia iPod Power Cable is need- system when using the equalizer of ed in order to operate iPod with the ® - iPod Touch 1st~2nd generation an iPod.
  • Page 79 Knowing your vehicle • When connecting the iPod, use the USB/AUX terminals. This feature is used to play external • Fully insert the AUX cable into the MEDIA currently connected with the AUX terminal for use. Detachable USB/AUX All-in-one USB/AUX AUX terminal.
  • Page 80 Knowing your vehicle ® What is Bluetooth Wireless • Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology In some mobile phones, starting Technology? features can be used only when the the ignition whilst talking through mobile phone has been paired and Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 81 Knowing your vehicle (continued) • Whilst a phone is connected through Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology your • Before using Bluetooth ® Wireless phone may discharge quicker than Technology related features of the Bluetooth ® usual additional audio system, refer your phone’s Wireless Technology-related opera- User’s Manual for phone-side tions.
  • Page 82 ® • This audio system supports Inc. and any use of such marks by Bluetooth Wireless Technology Kia is under license. A Bluetooth ® ® button : Raises or lowers enabled cell VOLUME hands-free and stereo-headset fea- Wireless Technology speaker volume.
  • Page 83 Knowing your vehicle ■ Phone Setup • Pairing a phone 1. Press button to enter SETUP Before using Bluetooth Wireless All Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology- SETUP mode. ® Technology features, the phone must related operations can be performed be paired (registered) with the audio in PHONE menu.
  • Page 84 BONGO, you may need to change the name displayed on you 1. Press button to enter phone from KIA BONGO to SETUP 1. Press button to enter SETUP JOHNS_BONGO or BONGO1 to SETUP mode.
  • Page 85 Knowing your vehicle ■ Receiving a Phone Call • Changing Priority ® • Turning Bluetooth Wireless When receiving a phone call, a ring- Technology ON/OFF If several phones are paired with the tone is audible from speakers and audio system, the system attempts Bluetooth Wireless Technology sys- ®...

  • Page 86: Mute

    Knowing your vehicle ■ Talking on the Phone ■ Making a Phone Call 6. When the air conditioning vents are facing the microphone. When talking on the phone, “Active A Call Back can be made by press- 7. When the sound of the air condi- Calls”...
  • Page 87 Knowing your vehicle NOTE: • Not only MP3 files, all the sounds that the phone supports can be heard by the audio sys- tem. Bluetooth ® • The Wireless Technology mobile phones shall feature A2DP and AVRCP func- tions. • Some A2DP AVRCP Bluetooth...
  • Page 88 Knowing your vehicle ■ ■ AM100HDG 3 79...

  • Page 89: Radio Mode : Automatically Search

    Knowing your vehicle SYSTEM CONTROLLERS Power/Volume Knob AND FUNCTIONS • Power knob : turn power on/off Repeats the current song. • Volume knob : set volume Audio Head Unit TRACK SEEK • Radio Mode : Automatically search- es for broadcast frequencies. Play the song in reverse direction in •...
  • Page 90 Knowing your vehicle Audio Settings Tune knob • Radio mode : Changes frequency This feature is used to control the by turning the knob left/right Bass, Treble, Balance. (Preset) • CD mode: Searches songs by turn- Press TUNE knob Select menu In radio mode, Saves and receives ing the knob left/right through...
  • Page 91 Knowing your vehicle RADIO SEEK AST (Auto Store) TRACK Changing RADIO mode Press the Press the FM/AM FM/AM AST/SCAN SEEK • Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 • Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds) : Automatically searches seconds): The broadcast frequency for the next frequency.
  • Page 92 Knowing your vehicle BASIC METHOD OF USE : Random Changing Song TRACK Whilst song is playing Whilst song is playing AUDIO CD /AUX Audio CD : RDM on screen • Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds): Plays the current song •...
  • Page 93 Knowing your vehicle AUX is used to play external MEDIA • Fully insert the AUX cable into the currently connected with the AUX ter- AUX terminal for use. minal. AUX mode will automatically start when an external device is con- nected to the AUX terminal.
  • Page 94 Knowing your vehicle ■ ■ AM101HDG 3 85...
  • Page 95 Knowing your vehicle SYSTEM CONTROLLERS MEDIA AND FUNCTIONS Repeats the current song(file). Each time the key is pressed, the mode is changed in order of CD, USB, iPod, AUX modes. Plays songs(files) in random order. Power/Volume Knob • Power knob : turn power on/off •...
  • Page 96 Knowing your vehicle Audio Settings Tune knob • Radio mode : Changes frequency This feature is used to control the by turning the knob left/right Bass, Treble, Balance. • CD, USB, iPod mode: Searches Press TUNE knob Select menu songs (files) by turning the knob through TUNE knob TUNE...
  • Page 97 Knowing your vehicle RADIO SEEK AST (Auto Store) SEEK Changing RADIO mode Press the Press the FM/AM FM/AM TRACK CD SCAN • Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 • Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds) : Automatically searches seconds): The broadcast frequency for the next frequency.
  • Page 98 Knowing your vehicle BASIC METHOD OF USE : MP3 CD, USB mode: on screen MP3 CD, USB, iPod mode : ALB.RDM on screen • To repeat folder : Pressing and AUDIO CD / MP3 CD / USB / • Album Random : Shortly press the holding the key (over 0.8 seconds) iPod /AUX key (under 0.8 seconds) to play all...
  • Page 99 Knowing your vehicle Changing Song/File Folder Search : MP3 CD / USB Searching Songs (File) Mode Turning TUNE knob : Searches SEEK Whilst song (file) is playing TRACK for files Whilst file is playing (Folder FOLDER Pressing TUNE knob : Plays Up) key •...
  • Page 100 Knowing your vehicle Information AUX is used to play external MEDIA Whilst file is playing INFO currently connected with the AUX ter- Information on the current file is dis- minal. AUX mode will automatically played in the order start when an external device is con- MP3 CD, USB mode : FILE NAME ➟...
  • Page 101 Ignition switch / 4-2 Starting the engine / 4-4 Manual transmission / 4-6 Limited slip differential / 4-8 Locking differential / 4-9 Brake system / 4-10 Steering wheel / 4-16 Driving your vehicle Instrument cluster / 4-18 Gauges / 4-20 Warnings and indicators / 4-23 Rear parking assist system / 4-29 Lighting / 4-32...

  • Page 102: Ignition Switch

    Driving your vehicle IGNITION SWITCH ACC (Accessory) START The steering wheel is unlocked and Turn the ignition key to the START electrical accessories are operative. position to start the engine. The engine will crank until you release the key; then it returns to the ON position.
  • Page 103 Driving your vehicle (Continued) WARNING - Ignition key • Never reach for the ignition • Never turn the ignition switch switch, or any other controls to LOCK or ACC whilst the through the steering wheel vehicle is moving. This would whilst the vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 104: Starting The Engine

    Driving your vehicle STARTING THE ENGINE To start the diesel engine when the WARNING engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat- Glow indicator light ed before starting the engine and • Always wear appropriate then have to be warmed up before shoes when operating your starting the driving.
  • Page 105 1. Do not race or accelerate the be checked by an authorised engine immediately after starting. Kia dealer. 1PUA3020 If the engine is cold, idle for sever- Starting the cold engine al seconds before sufficient lubri- ✽...

  • Page 106: Manual Transmission

    Driving your vehicle MANUAL TRANSMISSION ✽ ✽ NOTICE Manual transmission operation ■ Type A The manual transmission has 5 (or To avoid premature clutch wear and 6) forward gears. damage, do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal. Also, Press the clutch pedal down fully don’t use the clutch to hold the vehi- whilst shifting, then release it slowly.
  • Page 107 Driving your vehicle Downshifting Using the clutch WARNING - Manual trans- When you must slow down in heavy The clutch should be pressed all the mission traffic or whilst driving up steep hills, way to the floor before shifting, then •...

  • Page 108: Limited Slip Differential

    Driving your vehicle LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (EXCEPT 2.5 ENGINE, IF EQUIPPED) WARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tyre. A limited slip differential, if equipped, is for the rear wheel differential only. The features of this limited slip differ- ential are described below;...

  • Page 109: Locking Differential

    Driving your vehicle LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (FOR 2.5 ENGINE, IF EQUIPPED) A locking differential, if equipped, is The following procedures can be CAUTION for the rear wheel differential only. used to confirm that the locking dif- • Never start the engine with the The features of this locking differen- ferential is functioning properly: gearshift lever placed in the...

  • Page 110: Brake System

    Driving your vehicle BRAKE SYSTEM Power brakes In the event of brake failure WARNING - Brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted If service brakes fail to operate whilst • Do not drive with your foot brakes that adjust automatically the vehicle is in motion, you can resting on the brake pedal.
  • Page 111 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Disc brakes wear indicator Rear drum brakes Your vehicle has front disc brakes. To avoid costly brake repairs, do not Your rear drum brakes do not have continue to drive with worn brake wear indicators. Therefore, have the When your front brake pads are worn pads.
  • Page 112 Driving your vehicle WARNING - Parking brake • To prevent unintentional movement when stopped and leaving the vehicle, do not use the gearshift lever in place of the parking brake. Set the parking brake AND make sure the gearshift lever is securely positioned in 1st (First) gear or R (Reverse).
  • Page 113 Driving your vehicle If the brake warning light remains on Parking on kerbed streets after the parking brake is released, • When parking your vehicle on an there may be a malfunction in the uphill grade, park as close to the brake system.
  • Page 114 Driving your vehicle Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Press your brake pedal as hard as (Continued) possible or as hard as the situation (if equipped) • On roads where the road sur- allows the ABS to control the force face is pitted or has different being delivered to the brakes.
  • Page 115 ABS will go through self-diag- nosis and the light will go off if everything is normal. If the light stays on, you may have a problem with your ABS. We recommend that you contact an authorised Kia dealer. 4 15...

  • Page 116: Steering Wheel

    Kia dealer. lights and gauges. ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING If the vehicle is parked for extended periods outside in cold weather •...

  • Page 117: Driving Your Vehicle

    Driving your vehicle CAUTION • To sound the horn, press the area indicated by the horn symbol your steering wheel (see illustration). 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 118: Instrument Cluster

    Driving your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Without tachometer 1. Engine temperature gauge 4. Speedometer 7. Tripmeter mode/reset button 2. Turn signal indicators 5. Fuel gauge 8. Odometer / Tripmeter 3. Headlight high beam indicator 6. Warning and indicator lights * The actual instrument cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. OPU022437R...
  • Page 119 Driving your vehicle With tachometer 1. Engine temperature gauge 4. Speedometer 7. Tripmeter mode/reset button 2. Turn signal indicators 5. Fuel gauge 8. Odometer / Tripmeter 3. Headlight high beam indicator 6. Warning and indicator lights 9. Tachometer * The actual instrument cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. OPU22037R 4 19...

  • Page 120: Gauges

    Driving your vehicle GAUGES ■ ■ ■ Type A Type C Type E ■ ■ Type B Type D OPU022438 Odometer/Tripmeter You can choose the odometer, trip- meter A and tripmeter B by pressing the tripmeter mode button. OPU022439/OPU022440/ OPU022441/OPU022442/OPU022443 Speedometer The speedometer indicates the forward speed of the vehicle.
  • Page 121 Driving your vehicle OPU022445 1PUB2017 OPU022444 Odometer Tripmeter Tachometer (if equipped) The odometer indicates the total dis- TRIP A: Tripmeter A The tachometer indicates the approx- tance the vehicle has been driven. imate number of engine revolutions TRIP B: Tripmeter B per minute (rpm).
  • Page 122 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Without tachometer With tachometer Without tachometer With tachometer Do not operate the engine within the tachometer's red zone. This may cause severe engine dam- age. OPU022018 OPU022019 Engine temperature gauge Fuel gauge This gauge shows the temperature The fuel gauge indicates the approxi- of the engine coolant when the igni- mate amount of fuel remaining in the...

  • Page 123: Warnings And Indicators

    The fuel warning light will stay on rised Kia dealer. recommend that the system be if the fuel level is low. checked by an authorised Kia dealer. ✽ ✽ NOTICE If the engine is not stopped immedi- ately, severe damage could result.
  • Page 124 If this occurs, we recommend that recommend that you contact an the system be checked by an autho- authorised Kia dealer. rised Kia dealer. The normal braking system will still be operational, but without the assistance of the anti- lock brake system.
  • Page 125 We recommend This warning light indicates the fuel Parking brake warning that you contact an authorised Kia tank is nearly empty. When it comes dealer. This light is illuminated when the...
  • Page 126 Kia dealer. This indicator comes on when the tem be checked by an authorised Kia front fog lights are ON. dealer. Rear fog light indica-...
  • Page 127 If you continue to drive with the engine power. We recommend malfunction indicator light blink- that the system be inspected ing for a long time, the DPF sys- by an authorised Kia dealer. tem can be damaged and fuel consumption can be worsen. 4 27...
  • Page 128 (if equipped) ommend that the system be checked If the driver’s door is opened and the by an authorised Kia dealer. ignition key is left in the ignition switch in the LOCK or ACC position, the key reminder warning chime will sound.

  • Page 129: Rear Parking Assist System

    Driving your vehicle REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Operation of the rear parking WARNING assist system The rear parking assist system Operating condition is a supplementary function • This system will activate when only. The operation of the rear backing up with the ignition key parking assist system can be affected by several factors...
  • Page 130 Driving your vehicle Non-operational conditions of The detecting range may CAUTION decrease when: rear parking assist system 1. The rear parking assist sys- 1. The sensor is stained with foreign The rear parking assist system tem may not sound sequen- matter such as snow or water.
  • Page 131 Kia dealer. between sensors may not be distance, size or material, all of detected by the sensors.

  • Page 132: Lighting

    Driving your vehicle LIGHTING Battery saver function Taillight position ( (if equipped) When the light switch is in the taillight position (1st position), the tail, posi- • The purpose of this feature is to tion, license and instrument panel prevent the battery from being dis- lights are on.
  • Page 133 Driving your vehicle Left Right 1PUR3024 1PUR3025 1PUR3026 Flashing headlights High - beam operation Turn signals To flash the headlights, pull the lever To turn on the high beam headlights, The ignition switch must be on for the towards you. It will return to the nor- push the lever away from you.
  • Page 134 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Lane change signals To signal a lane change, move the When in operation, the fog lights turn signal lever slightly and hold it in consume large amounts of vehicle position. The lever will return to the electrical power.
  • Page 135 Driving your vehicle Daytime running light Switch setting: (if equipped) Loading on Position Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can Frt. seats Luggage make it easier for others to see the driver only front of your vehicle during the day. driver Full load DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, and it is especial- ly helpful after dawn and before sun-...

  • Page 136: Wipers And Washers

    Driving your vehicle WIPERS AND WASHERS A : Wiper speed control Type A Type A · / MIST) – Single wipe · OFF (0) – Off · INT (---) – Intermittent wipe · LO (1) – Low wiper speed · HI (2) – High wiper speed B : Intermittent wipe time adjust- OPU028904R OPU028907R...
  • Page 137 Driving your vehicle Operates as follows when the igni- Set the lever to the INT (---) position Type A tion switch is turned ON. and choose the desired wiper inter- val by turning the ring. : For a single wiping cycle, push the lever forward and ✽...

  • Page 138: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Driving your vehicle HAZARD WARNING FLASHER In the OFF (0) position, pull the lever Type A gently toward you to spray washer fluid on the windscreen and to run the wipers 1-3 cycles. Use this function when the wind- screen is dirty. The spray and wiper operation will continue until you release the lever.
  • Page 139 Driving your vehicle CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Mode selection knob 2. Fan speed control knob 3. Temperature control knob 4. Air intake control button 5. Air conditioning button (if equipped) CAUTION Operating the blower when the ignition switch is in the ON posi- tion could cause the battery to discharge.
  • Page 140 Driving your vehicle 1PUR3034 OPU0237100 1PUR3035 To turn off the blowers Fan speed control knob Temperature control knob To turn off the blowers, turn the fan Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are The temperature control knob allows speed control knob to the "0" position. provided which increase as the num- you to control the temperature of the ber increases.
  • Page 141 Driving your vehicle Face position Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet. (outlet port: Face - floor position Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.
  • Page 142 Driving your vehicle Floor position Defrost position Most of the air flow is Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a directed to the windscreen small amount of the air with a small amount of air being directed to the wind- directed to the side win- screen and side window...
  • Page 143 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Recirculated air position WARNING The indicator light on the It should be noted that prolonged • Continued climate control button is illuminated when operation of the heating in recircu- system operation in the recir- the recirculated air position lated air position will cause fogging culated air position may allow...
  • Page 144 Driving your vehicle System operation Heating 1. Set the mode to the position. Ventilation 2. Set the air intake control to the 1. Set the mode to the position. outside (fresh) air position. 2. Set the air intake control to the 3.
  • Page 145 ✽ ✽ NOTICE Air conditioning (if equipped) • If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-level operation, set the All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are • When using the air conditioning mode to the position and filled with environmentally friendly...
  • Page 146 Driving your vehicle Air conditioning system • When using the air conditioning • When operating the air condition- system, you may notice clear water ing system use the outside (fresh) operation tips dripping (or even pudding) on the air position. •...
  • Page 147 The air conditioning system low, the performance of the air con- should be serviced by an autho- ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also rised Kia dealer. Improper serv- has a bad influence on the air condi- ice may cause serious injury. tioning system.

  • Page 148: Windscreen Defrosting And Defogging

    Driving your vehicle WINDSCREEN DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING CAUTION Do not use the posi- tion during cooling operation in extremely humid weather. The ➀ ➁ ➀ ➁ difference between the tempera- ture of the outside air and that ➂ ➃ ➂ ➃ of the windscreen could cause the outer surface of the wind- screen to fog up, causing loss...
  • Page 149 Driving your vehicle • For maximum defrosting, set the Defogging logic temperature control to the extreme To reduce the probability of fogging right/hot position and the fan speed up the inside of the windscreen, the control to the highest speed. air intake control is set to the outside •...
  • Page 150 Driving your vehicle Then the indicator light in the air intake control button will blink 3 times with 0.5 second of interval. It indi- cates that the defogging logic is can- celed or returned to the programmed status. If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it is reset as the defog logic status.
  • Page 151 Emission control system / 5-2 Before driving / 5-3 Suggestions for economical operation / 5-6 Special driving conditions / 5-7 Overloading / 5-11 Label information / 5-12 Loading Your Vehicle / 5-14 Driving tips...

  • Page 152: Emission Control System

    This vehicle should not be modified. the engine running. inhaled. Follow the instructions Modification of your Kia could affect following to avoid CO poisoning. its performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental •...
  • Page 153 Kia dealer. lated soot. Therefore, the following precautions Failure to observe these precautions However, if the vehicle continues to...

  • Page 154: Before Driving

    DPF sys- Kia dealer. tem to be damaged and white If you continue to drive with the mal- smoke can be emitted.
  • Page 155 Driving tips Necessary inspections Before starting WARNING - Driving under Fluid levels, such as engine oil, • Close and lock all doors. the influence of alcohol or engine coolant, brake fluid, and • Position the seat so that all con- drugs washer fluid should be checked on a trols are easily reached.

  • Page 156: Suggestions For Economical Operation

    • Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. This will reduce wear on brake lin- ommend that the system be serviced Once the engine is running ings and pads. Driving in such a by an authorised Kia dealer. smoothly, begin driving. way will also save fuel because...

  • Page 157: Special Driving Conditions

    Driving tips SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions Rocking the vehicle WARNING - Spinning tyres When hazardous driving conditions If it is necessary to rock the vehicle Do not spin the wheels, espe- are encountered such as water, to free it from snow, sand, or mud, cially at speeds more than 56 snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz- first turn the steering wheel right and...
  • Page 158 Driving tips Driving at night Driving in the rain Driving in flooded areas Because night driving presents more Rain and wet roads can make driving Avoid driving through flooded areas hazards than driving in the daylight, dangerous, especially if you’re not unless you are sure the water is no prepared for the slick pavement.
  • Page 159 Driving tips Winter driving Snow tyres Tyre chains If you mount snow tyres on your Kia, Since the sidewalls of radial tyres are • We recommend that you carry make sure they are radial tyres of the thinner, they can be damaged by...
  • Page 160 Driving tips ✽ ✽ NOTICE Chain installation WARNING - Tyre chains When installing chains, follow the • Make sure the snow chains are the • The chains manufacturer's instructions correct size and type for your adversely affect vehicle han- mount them as tightly as you can. tyres.

  • Page 161: Overloading

    Driving tips OVERLOADING CAUTION The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle are on the manufactur- er's label attached to the pas- senger’s door. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can cal- culate the weight of your load by weighing the items (or peo- ple) before putting them in the...

  • Page 162: Label Information

    Driving tips LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labels and identification numbers located on your vehicle. The label locations are identified in the illustrations shown. OPU082003 OPU082002 Vehicle identification number Identification label (VIN) (if equipped)
  • Page 163 Driving tips 2.5L OPU062003 OPU082001 2.7L Load sensing proportioning valve (if euipped) 1PUA6003A Engine number 5 13...

  • Page 164: Loading Your Vehicle

    Driving tips LOADING YOUR VEHICLE (FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY) This is called the GVWR(Gross CAUTION Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR Do not load your vehicle any includes the weight of the vehicle, all heavier than the GVWR or the occupants, fuel and cargo. The maximum front rear...
  • Page 165 Road warning / 6-2 In case of an emergency whilst driving / 6-3 Overheating / 6-4 Emergency starting / 6-5 Electrical circuit protection / 6-7 Towing / 6-14 If you have a flat tyre / 6-18 In case of an emergency...

  • Page 166: Road Warning

    In case of an emergency ROAD WARNING Depress the flasher switch with the ignition switch in any position. The flasher switch is located in the centre console switch panel. All turn signal lights will flash simultaneously. • The hazard warning flasher oper- ates whether your vehicle is run- ning or not.

  • Page 167: In Case Of An Emergency Whilst Driving

    Kia dealer. move forward by shifting to the 2 When the car has slowed to such a (second) or 3 (third) gear and then...

  • Page 168: Overheating

    Call an Authorised Kia shift the manual transmission to N Dealer for assistance. If you do not If overheating happens again, we...

  • Page 169: Emergency Starting

    In case of an emergency EMERGENCY STARTING Jump starting WARNING - Battery Jump starting can be dangerous if Never attempt to check the elec- done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid Discharged ➃ Booster battery trolyte level of the battery as battery harm to yourself or damage to your ➂...
  • Page 170 First connect one that the system be checked by an ward when the engine starts end of a jumper cable to the posi- authorised Kia dealer. tive terminal of the discharged bat- could cause a collision with the ➀...

  • Page 171: Electrical Circuit Protection

    • A higher capacity fuse could recommend that you consult an cause damage through over- authorised Kia dealer. heating and possibly a fire. Blown Normal Two kinds of fuses are used: stan- •...
  • Page 172 ✽ ✽ NOTICE If it fits loosely, we recommend that The main fuse box is located you consult an authorised Kia dealer. between front tyre and rear tyre on passenger side.
  • Page 173 In case of an emergency Fuse panel description Inside the fuse box covers, you can find the fuse label describing fuse name and capacity. Driver-side knee bolster Fuse Name Fuse rating Protected Component POWER CONNEC- Instrument Cluster, Heater Control Module, ETACM, Front Room Lamp, Centre Room Lamp (4Door), TOR (MEMORY) Door Warning Switch START...
  • Page 174 In case of an emergency Fuse Name Fuse rating Protected Component DR LOCK ICM Relay Box (Door Lock/Unlock Relay) STOP LAMP Stop Signal Relay, Data Link Connector HORN HORN Relay FOG LP RR FOG LP RR Relay FOG LP FRT FOG LP FRT Relay LUMBAR SUPPORT Driver Lumbar Support Switch...
  • Page 175 In case of an emergency Main fuse box (2.5L) Description Fuse Name Fuse rating Protected Component MAIN 100A Alternator B+ 1 P/WIN Relay, I/P Juntion Box (Fuse - DRL, HAZARD) BLOWER Blower Relay C/FAN C/FAN Relay FUEL HTR FUEL HTR Relay IG 2 Ignition Switch I/C FAN...
  • Page 176 In case of an emergency Main fuse box (2.7L) Description Fuse Name Fuse rating Protected Component MAIN 100A Alternator BTN 1 P/WIN Relay, I/P Juntion Box (Fuse - KEY ILLUMI, HAZARD) BLOWER Blower Relay COND COND Relay RR HTD RR HTD Relay FUSIBLE LINK IGN 2 Ignition Switch...
  • Page 177 In case of an emergency ✽ ✽ NOTICE • If the memory fuse is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warning chime, audio, clock and intetrior Memory fuse lamps, etc., will not operate. Some items must be reset after replace- ment.

  • Page 178: Towing

    1BW4020 1TUA4026 If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorised Kia dealer or a commer- cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures are neces- sary to prevent damage to the vehi- 2GHA4107 cle.
  • Page 179 If towing is necessary, we recom- quently. mend you to have it done by an Authorised Kia dealer or a commer- cial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be...
  • Page 180 • Fasten the towing cable or chain authorised Kia dealer. securely to the hook. • Drive carefully so that the towing • Tow the vehicle as straight strap is not loosened during tow- •...
  • Page 181 In case of an emergency When your vehicle is being • Press the brake pedal with more Tips for towing a stuck vehicle force than normal since you will towed by another vehicle The following methods are effective have reduced brake performance. other than a tow truck (in case when your vehicle is stuck in mud, of an emergency)

  • Page 182: If You Have A Flat Tyre

    In case of an emergency IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TYRE Tool bag Jack 1PUA4008 1PUB6002 OPU041200 To remove the jack; Storing the jack and tools Removing the spare tyre 1. Pull down and unhook the rubber The jack is stored in the bonnet area 1.

  • Page 183: In Case Of An Emergency

    In case of an emergency Reinstalling the spare tyre Rear spare tyre Tyre support hook 1. Reinstall the front spare tyre and Guide plate guide plate on the tyre support hook. 2. Align the stopper bracket on the Guide plate support hook with the slots in the guide plate and turn the support hook.
  • Page 184 In case of an emergency Changing tyres (Continued) WARNING - Changing Jacking instructions • Do not start or run the engine tyres The jack is provided for emergency while the vehicle is on the • Never attempt vehicle repairs tyre changing only. jack.
  • Page 185 In case of an emergency WARNING - Changing a tyre • To prevent vehicle movement whilst changing a tyre, always set the parking brake fully, and always block the wheel diago- nally 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...
  • Page 186 In case of an emergency Front Rear Under cross member Under leaf spring 1PUA4015 1PUA4016 1PUA4017A 6. Insert the screwdriver into the 8. Place the jack at the front or rear grove of the wheel cover and pry jacking position closest to the tyre WARNING - Jack location gently to remove the wheel cover...
  • Page 187 In case of an emergency CAUTION This jack is hydraulic, and the ram is a two-stage type. When both rams are raised and the “stop mark” of the upper ram becomes visible, stop jacking immediately. 1PUA4018 1PUA4019 11. Remove the wheel lug nuts by 9.
  • Page 188 In case of an emergency Tightening torque Front Rear Item kg·m (Ib·ft, N·m) kg·m (Ib·ft, N·m) Long Body 9~12 19~22 Standard cab (65~87, 88~118) (137~159, 186~216) Extra Long Body Long Body 19~22 19~22 Standard cab (High deck) (137~159, 186~216) (137~159, 186~216) 1PUA4015 14.
  • Page 189 Note that most lug nuts do not have metric threads. Be sure to use extreme care in checking for thread style before installing aftermarket lug nuts or wheels. If in doubt, we recommend that you consult an authorised Kia dealer. 6 25...

  • Page 190: Maintenance

    Maintenance services / 7-3 Normal maintenance schedule / 7-5 Maintenance under severe usage conditions / 7-11 Owner maintenance / 7-15 Engine compartment / 7-18 Engine oil and oil filter / 7-20 Engine cooling system / 7-22 Brakes and clutch / 7-25 Parking brake / 7-26 Power steering / 7-27 Steering wheel / 7-28...
  • Page 191 Bulb replacement / 7-48 Lubricant specifications / 7-54 Exterior care / 7-56 Interior care / 7-60 Maintenance...

  • Page 192: Maintenance Services

    Authorised Dealer. • Before touching the battery, Authorised Kia Dealer meets Kia’s ignition cables and electrical high service quaility standards and wiring, you should disconnect Owner’s responsibility receives technical support from Kia the battery "-"...

  • Page 193: Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions

    Maintenance Scheduled maintenance serv- If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, should inspect, replace or refill more fre- Follow Normal Maintenance quently than the following Normal Schedule if the vehicle is usually Maintenance Schedule. After 54 operated where none of the following month or 90,000 km (54,000 miles) conditions apply.
  • Page 194 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR AUSTRALIA MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Drive belts Replace every 15,000 km (9,500 miles) or 12 months Engine oil and engine oil filter 2.5L Clean every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months and Air cleaner element...
  • Page 195 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR AUSTRALIA (CONT.) MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Cooling system Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day At first, replace every 200,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years: Engine coolant after that, replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months Battery condition...
  • Page 196 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR AUSTRALIA (CONT.) MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Steering gear rack, linkage and boots Drive shaft and boots Tyre (pressure & tread wear) Front suspension Leaf spring U-bolt Bolt and nuts on chassis and body Front &...
  • Page 197 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT AUSTRALIA MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM 2.5L Drive belts 2.7L Replace every 15,000 km (9,500 miles) or 12 months For New Zealand Engine oil and 2.5L Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months Other contries...
  • Page 198 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT AUSTRALIA (CONT.) MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Cooling system Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day For New At first, replace at 210,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years: after that, replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months Zealand Engine coolant...
  • Page 199 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT AUSTRALIA (CONT.) MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Steering gear rack, linkage and boots Drive shaft and boots Tyre (pressure & tread wear) Front suspension Leaf spring U-bolt Bolt and nuts on chassis and body Front &...
  • Page 200 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - FOR AUSTRAILIA The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE ITEM...
  • Page 201 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE ITEM Driving condition operation Inspect more frequently depending on Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors C, D, E, G, H the condition Inspect more frequently depending on Drum brakes and linings C, D, E, G, H the condition Inspect more frequently depending on Parking brake...
  • Page 202 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - EXCEPT AUSTRAILIA The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE ITEM...
  • Page 203 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE ITEM Driving condition operation Inspect more frequently depending on Steering gear rack, linkage and boots C, D, E, F, G the condition Inspect more frequently depending on Front suspension C, D, E, F, G the condition Inspect more frequently depending on Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors C, D, E, G, H...

  • Page 204: Owner Maintenance

    Maintenance OWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule When you stop for fuel: Whilst operating your vehicle: • Check the engine oil level. • Note any changes in the sound of The following lists are vehicle checks the exhaust or any smell of and inspections that should be per- •...
  • Page 205 Maintenance At least monthly: At least twice a year At least once a year : (i.e., every Spring and Fall) : • Check coolant level in the coolant • Clean body and door drain holes. recovery reservoir. • Check radiator, heater and air con- •...
  • Page 206 It becomes even more be seviced by an authorised Kia dangerous when you wear jew- dealer. elry or loose clothing. These can become entangled in mov- ing parts and result in injury.

  • Page 207: Engine Compartment

    Maintenance ENGINE COMPARTMENT ■ ■ 2.5L Engine ➂ ➃ Driver’s side ➁ 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (if equipped) Bonnet 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Radiator cap 5. Dust filter 6. Engine coolant reservoir ➅ 7.
  • Page 208 Maintenance ■ 2.7L Engine Driver’s side Passenger’s side ➂ ➀ ➃ 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (if equipped) 3. Engine oil filler cap ➁ 4. Radiator cap 5. Dust filter 6. Engine coolant reservoir Bonnet 7. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ➅...

  • Page 209: Engine Oil And Oil Filter

    Maintenance ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER 2. Start the engine and allow it to 2.5L Engine reach normal operating tempera- ture. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for a whilst (at least 10 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan. 4.
  • Page 210 Changing the engine oil and filter We recommend that the engine oil and filter be replaced by an autho- rised Kia dealer. WARNING Used engine oil may cause irri- tation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for pro- longed periods of time.

  • Page 211: Engine Cooling System

    Maintenance ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling system Checking the coolant level (Continued) has a reservoir filled with year-round • Even if the engine is not oper- antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is WARNING ating, do not remove the radi- filled at the factory. Removing radiator ator cap or the drain plug Check the antifreeze protection and...
  • Page 212 An improper coolant mixture ed by an authorised Kia dealer. can result in serious malfunction or engine damage. • The engine in your vehicle has alu-...
  • Page 213 Maintenance For mixture percentage, refer to the following table. Mixture Percentage (volume) Ambient Temperature Coolant Water Solution -15°C (5°F) -25°C (-13°F) -35°C (-31°F) OPU052008K -45°C (-49°F) WARNING Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot coolant and steam may blow out under pressure.

  • Page 214: Brakes And Clutch

    Kia dealer. an authorised Kia dealer. Use only the specified brake/clutch WARNING fluid. (Refer to “Recommended When changing and adding 1PUR7003 Lubricants”...

  • Page 215: Parking Brake

    If the stroke is more or less than specified, we recommend that the system be serviced by an autho- rised Kia dealer. Stroke : 5~7 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).

  • Page 216: Power Steering

    Check the connections for oil leaks, fluid,we recommend that the system severe damage and the twists in the be inspected by an authorised Kia power steering hose before driving. dealer. ✽ ✽ NOTICE • To avoid damage to the power...

  • Page 217: Steering Wheel

    STEERING WHEEL ✽ ✽ NOTICE If the measured value exceeds the standard value,we recommend that the system be checked by an autho- rised Kia dealer. 30 mm (1.2 in) OPU022446 Park the vehicle on level ground, start the car and place the tyre wheels in the straight-ahead posi- tion.

  • Page 218: Lubricants And Fluids

    Maintenance LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Body lubrication WARNING All moving points of the body, such • Do not use radiator coolant or as door hinges, bonnet hinges, and antifreeze in the washer fluid locks, should be lubricated each time reservoir. the engine oil is changed. Use a non- •...

  • Page 219: Fuel Filter

    Maintenance FUEL FILTER If water accumulates in the fuel filter, If you drove until you have no fuel left ■ 2.5L Engine the warning light comes on when the or if you replaced the fuel filter, be ignition key is in the “ON” position. sure to extract air in the fuel system as it makes you difficult to start the engine.
  • Page 220 Maintenance • Loosen the drain plug and drain ■ 2.5L Engine water. • After water is drained, securely tighten the drain plug. • Pump the pump priming plunger and check to make sure that no fuel is leaking from the drain plug. •...

  • Page 221: Air Cleaner

    We recommend that the air clean- sandy areas, clean or replace this er element be replaced with gen- element more often than at the usual uine Kia parts. recommended intervals. 4. Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips.

  • Page 222: Dust Filter

    Maintenance DUST FILTER 1PUA5024 The dust filter installed in the entrance of the air duct filters the dust or other foreign substances that come into the vehicle from the out- side through the heating and air con- ditioning system. The dust filter should be cleaned every 20,000 km (12,000 miles).

  • Page 223: Wiper Blades

    Maintenance WIPER BLADES Contamination of either the wind- Windscreen wiper blade screen or the wiper blades with for- replacement eign matter can reduce the effective- When the wipers no longer clean ness of the windscreen wipers. adequately, the blades may be worn Common sources of contamination or cracked, and require replacement.
  • Page 224 Maintenance 1LDA5023 1LDA5024 1LDA5025 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the 2. Compress the clip and slide the 3. Lift it off the arm. wiper blade assembly to expose blade assembly downward. 4. Install the blade assembly in the the plastic locking clip.

  • Page 225: Battery

    We Keep batteries out of the medical attention imme- recommend that you contact an reach children diately. authorised Kia dealer. because batteries con- tain highly corrosive Wear protection SULFURIC ACID. Do not...
  • Page 226 Maintenance (Continued) CAUTION An inappropriately dis- • When you don’t use the vehi- posed battery can be cle for a long time in the low harmful to the environ- temperature area, separate ment and human health. battery keep Dispose battery indoors.
  • Page 227 Maintenance Battery capacity label Battery recharging Example (see the example) Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery. 1. CMF65L-BCI : The model name of battery • If the battery becomes discharged 2. 12V : The nominal voltage in a short time (because, for exam- ple, the headlights or interior lights 3.
  • Page 228 Maintenance Items to be reset after the battery (Continued) WARNING - Recharging has been discharged or the bat- • Wear eye protection when battery tery has been disconnected. checking the battery during • Clock (See page 3-38) When recharging the battery, charging.

  • Page 229: Tyres And Wheels

    Kia dealer. appear that can result in the • Overinflation produces a harsh loss of vehicle control leading ride, handling problems, excessive to severe injury or death.
  • Page 230 Maintenance (Continued) Tyre rotation 1st time • Be sure to reinstall the tyre infla- To equalize tread wear, it is recom- tion valve caps. Without the valve mended that the tyres be rotated cap, dirt or moisture could get into every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or the valve core and cause air leak- sooner if irregular wear develops.
  • Page 231 If the problem is not wear or your vehicle pulling one way solved, we recommend that you or the other, the alignment may need contact an authorized Kia dealer. 1CTA5023 to be reset. Tyre replacement If you notice your vehicle vibrating...
  • Page 232 Tyre Label or snow chain clearance, size can affect wheel speed. by an Authorised Kia Dealer. speedometer calibration, head- When replacing tyres, all 4 Failure to follow these precau- light aim and bumper height. tyres must use the same size...

  • Page 233: Index

    Maintenance Tyre size designation Example tyre size designation: 5.00 R12LT 83/81P 195 R14C 102/100R (These numbers are provided as an A tyre’s sidewall is marked with a tyre example only; your tyre size designa- size designation. You will need this (These numbers are provided as an tor could vary depending on your information when selecting replace-...
  • Page 234 Maintenance Wheel size designation Tyre speed ratings WARNING - Tyre Wheels are also marked with impor- The chart below shows many of the temperature tant information that you need if you different speed ratings currently Excessive speed, underinfla- ever have to replace one. The follow- being used for passenger car.
  • Page 235 Maintenance DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO WARNING The first letters/numbers of the DOT Tyres degrade over time, even indicate the manufacturing plant, tyre when they are not being used. size and tread pattern, last four num- Regardless of the remaining bers indicate week and year manu- tread, it is recommended that factured.
  • Page 236 - If the tyre is impacted, we rec- ommend that you inspect the tyre condition or contact an authorized Kia dealer. - To prevent damage to the tyre, inspect the tyre condition and pressure every 3,000km.
  • Page 237 “LOCK” position tem be checked by an authorised Kia and turn off the lights to avoid dealer. sudden movement of the vehi- cle and burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.
  • Page 238 • Halogen bulbs contain pres- the headlight aiming be checked by the body of the vehicle. surized gas that will produce an authorised Kia dealer. flying pieces of glass if broken. • Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abra- sions.
  • Page 239 Maintenance 7. Remove the bulb from the head- light assembly. 8. Install a new headlight bulb and snap the headlight bulb retaining wire into position by aligning the wire with the groove on the bulb. Turn signal light 9. Connect the headlight bulb socket- connector.
  • Page 240 Maintenance 3. Remove the bulb by pulling it 3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. straight out. 4. Install a new bulb in the socket. 4. Install a new bulb in the socket. 5. Install the socket in the assembly 5.
  • Page 241 Maintenance CAUTION Prior to working on the Interior Lights, ensure that the “OFF” button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiv- ing an electric shock. 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. 3. Install a new bulb in the socket. 1PUA5032 1PUA5031 4.
  • Page 242 Maintenance 2. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket.
  • Page 243 Maintenance LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Recommended lubricants Engine oils labeled Energy Recommended SAE viscosity Conserving Oil are now available. number To help achieve proper engine and Along with other additional benefits, powertrain performance and durabil- they contribute to fuel economy by ✽ ✽ NOTICE ity, use only lubricants of the proper reducing the amount of fuel neces- quality.
  • Page 244 Maintenance Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers an effect on fuel economy and cold °C weather operating (starting and oil Temperature (°F) flow). Lower viscosity engine oils can provide better fuel economy and cold 15W-40 weather performance, however,...
  • Page 245 Maintenance EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution Even prompt washing with plain CAUTION water may not completely remove all It is very important to follow the label • Do not use strong soap, chem- these deposits. A mild soap, safe for directions when using any chemical ical detergents or hot water, use on painted surfaces, may be...
  • Page 246 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NOTICE Waxing Wax the vehicle when water will no • Wiping dust or dirt off the body longer bead on the paint. with a dry cloth will scratch the finish. Always wash and dry the vehicle • Do not use steel wool, abrasive before waxing.
  • Page 247 Maintenance Finish damage repair Bright-metal maintenance Underbody maintenance Deep scratches or stone chips in the • To remove road tar and insects, Corrosive materials used for ice and painted surface must be repaired use a tar remover, not a scraper or snow removal and dust control may promptly.
  • Page 248 Maintenance Aluminum or chrome wheel WARNING maintenance After washing the vehicle, test The aluminum or chrome wheels are the brakes whilst driving slowly coated with a clear protective finish. to see if they have been affected • Do not use any abrasive cleaner, by water.
  • Page 249 Maintenance INTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Fabric Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt webbing Remove dust and loose dirt from fab- Prevent chemicals such as perfume, ric with a whisk broom or vacuum cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean- Clean the belt webbing with any mild cleaner.

  • Page 250: Specifications

    Specifications / 8-2 Specifications...
  • Page 251 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS The specifications given here are for general information only. For more precise and more up-to-date information, we recommend that you check an authorised Kia dealer. Dimensions Long Body Long Body Extra Long Body (High deck) Item Standard cab...
  • Page 252 Specifications Tyres Front Rear Item Inflation Pressure Inflation Pressure Tyre Tyre kPa (psi) kPa (psi) Standard cab. 195R15-8PR 310 (45) 5.00R12-8PR 450 (65) King cab. Lowdeck 2.5L Double cab. 195R15-8PR 310 (45) 145R13C-8PR 430 (62) Highdeck 195R15-8PR 350 (51) 195R15-8PR 390 (57) Standard cab.
  • Page 253 Specifications Capacities Lubricant Volume Classification Engine oil * with DPF ACEA C3 2.5L 7.4 l (7.8 US qt.) (drain and refill) without DPF ACEA B4 recommended 6.4 l (6.8 US qt.) API CF-4 or above ACEA B2,B3 or 2.7L above SAE 10W-30 6.8 l (7.2 US qt.) MAX.
  • Page 254 Specifications Lubricant Volume Classification Power steering fluid 1.1 l ~1.2 l (1.2 ~ 1.3 US qt.) PSF-III 2.5L 12.6 l (13.3 US qt.) Ethylene glycol base for Coolant aluminum radiator 2.7L 11.2 l (11.8 US qt.) Brake/clutch fluid 0.35 l (0.37 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4 2.7L 60 l (15.9 US gal)
  • Page 255 The radio frequency components of the vehicle comply with requirements and other relevant provisions of License plate lights Directive 1995/5/EC. Front room lamp Further information including the manufacturer's decla- Dome lamp (if equipped) ration of conformity is available on Kia web site as fol- lows; http://www.kia-hotline.com...
  • Page 256 Index...
  • Page 257 Index Air bag - supplemental restraint system ·························3-31 Capacities··········································································8-4 Centre seatback console tray ··········································3-48 Air cleaner·······································································7-32 Central door lock switch···················································3-9 Antenna ···········································································3-51 Ashtray············································································3-48 Changing tyres ································································6-20 Audio system ··································································3-51 Chains Tyre chains ··································································5-9 Antenna ·····································································3-51 Checking a tyre life·························································7-46 Climate control system ···················································4-39 Air conditioning ·······················································4-44 Cigarette lighter ······························································3-48 Battery·············································································7-36...
  • Page 258 Index Front fog light bulb replacement ···································7-51 Front seat adjustment ······················································3-13 Front passenger’s seat ····················································3-16 Electrical circuit protection···············································6-7 Fuel filler·········································································3-44 Driver-side knee bolster ··············································6-8 Fuel filter·········································································7-30 Fuses ···········································································6-7 Fuel gauge ······································································4-22 Fuse panel description·················································6-9 Fuses ················································································6-7 Emergency starting ···························································6-5 Fuse panel description ················································6-9 Jump starting procedure ··············································6-5 Main fuse ····································································6-9 Push-starting ······························································6-6...

  • Page 259: How To Use This Manual

    Index Headrest adjustment························································3-15 Horn ···············································································4-17 How to use this manual ···················································1-2 Keys ·················································································3-2 Ignition switch ··································································4-2 Label information ···························································5-12 Identification label ··························································5-12 Engine number ··························································5-13 Immobiliser system···························································3-3 Identification label·····················································5-12 Instrument cluster ··························································4-18 Load sensing······························································5-13 With tachometer ························································4-19 Vehicle identification number (VIN) ························5-12 Without tachometer ···················································4-18 License plate light bulb replacement ·····························7-52 Interior care ····································································7-60...
  • Page 260 Index Manual transmission ·························································4-6 Memory fuse ··································································6-13 Mirrors ···········································································3-45 Rear combination light bulb replacement ······················7-53 Day/night rearview mirror ·······································3-46 Rear gate ·········································································3-42 Manual remote control ··············································3-45 Rear parking assist system ·············································4-29 Outside rearview mirror ···········································3-45 Remote keyless entry ························································3-5 Road warning ···································································6-2 Rocking the vehicle ·························································5-7 Odometer ·······································································4-20 Oil (level) ·······································································7-20...
  • Page 261 Index Hazardous driving conditions ····································5-7 Tyres and wheels ····························································7-40 Rocking the vehicle ····················································5-7 Checking a tyre life ···················································7-46 Snow tyres ···································································5-9 Low aspect ratio tyre·················································7-47 Tyre chains ··································································5-9 Tyre care ···································································7-40 Winter driving ·····························································5-9 Tyre replacement ······················································7-42 Specifications ····································································8-2 Tyre rotation ·····························································7-41 Capacities ····································································8-4 Tyre size designation·················································7-44 Dimensions··································································8-2...
  • Page 262 Index Windscreen defrosting and defogging ···························4-48 Defogging logic ························································4-49 Winter driving ··································································5-9 Snow tyres ··································································5-9 Tyre chains ·································································5-9 Wiper blades ··································································7-34 Wipers and washers ·······················································4-36...

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