Kia Sportage 2010 Owner's Manual

Kia Sportage 2010 Owner's Manual

Kia sportage 2010
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Congratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment.
It will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the
owner of a Kia vehicle, you'll probably be asked a lot of ques-
tions about your vehicle and the company like "What is a Kia?",
"Who is Kia?", "What does 'Kia' mean?".
Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in
Korea. 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 syl-
lable, a, means "Asia." So, the word Kia, means "to arise from"
or "to come up out of Asia to the world."
Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

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  • Page 1 Congratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner of a Kia vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of ques- tions about your vehicle and the company like “What is a Kia?”, “Who is Kia?”, “What does ‘Kia’...
  • 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: 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...
  • Page 4 Introduction How to use this manual / 1-2 Vehicle handling instructions / 1-3 Vehicle break-in process / 1-3...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    By reading your pared to enhance your personal safe- ✽ ✽ NOTICE manual, you will learn about fea- ty and continued satisfaction with Kia tures, important safety information, A NOTICE indicates a situation in vehicle. You should carefully read and...
  • Page 6: Vehicle Handling Instructions

    Introduction VEHICLE HANDLING VEHICLE BREAK-IN INSTRUCTIONS PROCESS As with other vehicles of this type, No special break-in period is needed. failure to operate this vehicle correct- By following a few simple precautions ly may result in loss of control, an for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you accident or vehicle rollover.
  • Page 7: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3...
  • Page 8 Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door lock/unlock button 2. Power window switches 3. Outside rearview mirror control switch (if equipped) 4. Hood release lever 5. Instrument panel illumination (if equipped) 6. Electronic stability control (if equipped) 7. 4WD LOCK button (if equipped) 8.
  • Page 9: Instrument Panel Overview

    Your vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Driver’s air bag 2. Light control / Turn signals 3. Instrument cluster 4. Wiper/Washer 5. Ignition switch 6. Steering wheel 7. Digital clock 8. Hazard 9. Audio controls (if equipped) 10. Climate control system (if equipped) 11.
  • Page 10: Knowing Your Vehicle

    Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-3 Theft-alarm system / 3-5 Immobilizer system / 3-6 Door locks / 3-9 Knowing your vehicle Window / 3-16 Seat / 3-19 Safety belts / 3-31 Airbags - advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-55 Hood / 3-80 Fuel filler lid / 3-81 Mirrors / 3-84...
  • Page 11: Keys

    ✽ ✽ NOTICE 1KMB2002 ➁ Transmitter (if equipped) The key code number is stamped on Use only Kia original parts for the Used to lock and unlock the the plate attached to the key set. ignition key in your vehicle. If an doors.
  • Page 12: Remote Keyless Entry

    All problem with the transmitter, con- pressed. To stop the horn and doors are unlocked if the unlock tact an authorized Kia Dealer. lights, press any button on the button is pressed twice within 4 transmitter.
  • Page 13: Battery Replacement

    Knowing your vehicle Operational distance may vary For replacement transmitters, see an depending upon the area the trans- Authorized Kia dealer for reprogram- mitter is used in. For example, if the ming. vehicle is parked near police sta- tions, government and public offices, ✽...
  • Page 14: Theft-Alarm System

    Knowing your vehicle THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Armed stage Alarm stage Park the car and stop the engine. The alarm will be activated if any of Arm the system as described below. the following occurs while the system is armed. 1.
  • Page 15: Immobilizer System

    Kia dealer. key, and antenna coil in the key cylin- to indicate that the system is dis- Malfunctions caused by improp- der and Immobilizer Control Unit (or armed.
  • Page 16 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE To deactivate the immobilizer sys- Limp home (override) proce- tem: dure When starting the engine, do not use Insert the ignition key into the key the key with other immobilizer keys When you turn the ignition key to the cylinder and turn it to the ON posi- around.
  • Page 17 If you cannot start your engine in responsible compliance viced by an authorized Kia dealer. spite of limp home procedure, have could void the user's authority Malfunctions caused by improper your vehicle towed by an authorized to operate the equipment.
  • Page 18: Door Locks

    Knowing your vehicle DOOR LOCKS • Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter key (if equipped). • Once the doors are unlocked, it may be opened by pulling the door handle. Lock Unlock • When closing the door, push the door by hand.
  • Page 19 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch If the door is locked/unlocked multi- and door is open. ple times in rapid succession with Unlock Lock • If you lock the front door with door either the vehicle key or door lock lock button, all vehicle doors will switch, the system may stop operat-...
  • Page 20 Knowing your vehicle • When pushing down on the front Driver’s door CAUTION - Doors ➀ portion ( ) of the switch, all vehicle • The doors should always be doors will lock. fully closed and locked while • When pushing down on the rear the vehicle is in motion to pre- ➁...
  • Page 21 Knowing your vehicle Impact sensing door unlock WARNING WARNING Unlocked - Unattended system (if equipped) vehicles children All doors will be automatically Leaving your vehicle unlocked enclosed vehicle unlocked when the Supplemental can invite theft or possible harm become extremely hot, causing Restraint System (SRS) detects a to you or others from someone death or severe injury to unat-...
  • Page 22 Knowing your vehicle 1. Open the rear door. WARNING - Rear door 2. Push the child safety lock located locks on the rear edge of the door to the “lock” position. When the child If children accidentally open the safety lock is in the “lock ( )”...
  • Page 23 Knowing your vehicle • If unlocked, the rear hatch can be opened by pressing the handle (DOOR) and pulling the hatch up. • To close the rear hatch, lower and push down the rear hatch firmly. Make sure that the rear hatch is securely latched.
  • Page 24 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Exhaust fumes If you drive with the rear hatch /window open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause (if equipped) (if equipped) serious injury or death to vehi- cle occupants. If you must drive with the rear hatch/window open, keep the air Unloc Unloc...
  • Page 25 Knowing your vehicle WINDOWS Power windows ➀ Driver’s door power window switch ➁ Front passenger’s door power win- dow switch ➂ Rear door (left) power window switch ➃ Rear door (right) power window switch ➄ Window opening and closing ➅ Automatic power window down (Driver’s window, if equipped) ➆...
  • Page 26: Window

    Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE The ignition switch must be in the ON (Continued) position for power windows to oper- • Never try to operate the main While driving with the rear windows ate. Each door has a power window switch on the driver's door and the down or with the sunroof (if switch that controls that door’s win-...
  • Page 27 Knowing your vehicle Automatic power window down (driver’s window, if equipped) Depressing the power window switch momentarily to the second detent ➅ position ( ) completely lowers the driver’s window even when the switch is released. To stop the win- dow at the desired position while the window is in operation, momentarily 1KMB2012...
  • Page 28: Seat

    Knowing your vehicle SEAT Driver’s seat ➀ Seat adjustment, forward / backward ➁ Seatback recliner ➂ Seat adjustment, height* ➃ Seat heater switch* ➄ Type A Headrest adjustment Front passenger seat ➅ Seat adjustment, forward / Type B backward ➆ Seatback recliner ➇...
  • Page 29 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) WARNING WARNING Loose - Driver’s seat • Always drive and ride with objects • Never attempt to adjust seat your seatback upright and the while the vehicle is moving. Loose objects in the driver’s lap portion of the safety belt This could result in loss of foot area could interfere with snug and low across the hips.
  • Page 30 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Driver responsibility for front seat passenger 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 during an accident, the occu- pant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force to the...
  • Page 31 Knowing your vehicle 1KMA2036 8KMA2036 OKM039035 Adjusting the height of seat cush- Lumbar support Type B ion (for driver’s seat, if equipped) (for driver’s seat, if equipped) To change the height of the seat cushion, rotate the knob located on You can adjust the lumbar support by Type A the outside of the seat cushion.
  • Page 32 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING - Seat heater • The seat warmer will not operate burns if ambient temperature is above Passengers should use extreme 37±3°C (98.5±5.5°F). caution when using seat warm- • If the seat warmer doesn't work ers due to the possibility of when the ambient temperature is excess heating or burns.
  • Page 33 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the head- rest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most people's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes.
  • Page 34 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to properly protect the occupants. OFD037037 OFD039038 Adjusting the height up and down Removal To raise the headrest, pull it up to the To remove the headrest, raise it as desired position (1).
  • Page 35 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Headrest positioning To reduce the risk of head and neck injuries, each occupant headrest must properly adjusted. Do not drive the vehi- cle with the headrest removed or improperly positioned. Do not adjust the driver's head- rest while driving, or else loss of control and an accident is pos- 1VQH3900N...
  • Page 36 Knowing your vehicle Split folding rear seat The rear seatbacks fold forward to provide additional cargo space and to provide 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 37 Knowing your vehicle To unfold the rear seat; WARNING - Damaging 1. Pull the lock release lever located rear safety buckles on the top of the seatback. When you fold the rear seatback 2. Lift and push the seatback back- or put luggage on the rear seat ward firmly until it clicks into place.
  • Page 38 Knowing your vehicle WARNING - Cargo Cargo should always secured to prevent it from being thrown about the vehicle in a collision and causing injury to the vehicle occupants. Special care should be taken of objects placed in the rear seats, since those may hit the front seat occupants in a frontal collision.
  • Page 39 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • For maximum effectiveness in ➁ case of an accident, the head- rest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's ➀ head.
  • Page 40: Safety Belts

    Knowing your vehicle SAFETY BELTS ➀ CAUTION The pre-tensioner seat belt is installed at the front seats, and the sensor is equipped inside the buckle, where presence of passenger is sensed by the fas- tening seat belts. Therefore, pre-tensioner will not ➁...
  • Page 41 The dust may being driven, please have an tion. cause skin irritation and should authorized Kia dealer inspect not be breathed for prolonged the pre-tensioner and airbag periods. Ventilate the vehicle system as soon as possible.
  • Page 42 • Do not attempt to replace the WARNING pre-tensioners yourself. This If the vehicle or pre-tensioner must be done by an autho- seat belt must be discarded, con- rized Kia dealer. tact an authorized Kia dealer. 3 33...
  • Page 43 Knowing your vehicle Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the dri- Since the inertial locks do not require ver and all passengers be properly a collision in order to lock up, you restrained at all times by using the may become aware of the safety WARNING - Safety belts...
  • Page 44 Kia dealer service it immediate- and forces of a collision. ly. Never drive or ride with a • The entire restraint system twisted or jammed safety belt.
  • Page 45 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING - Belt use • Wear the lap portion as low as Pull the safety belt out and let Safety belts must be used cor- possible. Be sure that the lap it retract a number of times. rectly to work properly in an belt fits snugly around the Make sure that the lap/shoul-...
  • Page 46 Knowing your vehicle 1GQA2083 1GHA2263 1GHA2262 ➀ Safety belt warning light and 3. Insert the tongue plate ( ) into the Lap/shoulder belt ➁ chime open end of the buckle ( ) until an To fasten the front lap/shoulder audible “click” is heard, indicating If the driver's safety belt is not fas- belt: the belt is locked in the buckle.
  • Page 47 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 1KMA2050 ➀...
  • Page 48 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • The height adjuster must be in the locked position when the vehicle is moving. • The misadjustment of height of the shoulder belt could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash. 4GQB0338 1GHA2263 To unfasten the front lap/shoulder Rear lap/shoulder belt...
  • Page 49 Knowing your vehicle 1GHA2264 4GQB0338 1KMN3441 ➀ To unfasten the rear lap/shoulder 4. Position the lap portion ( ) of the 3 Point rear center belt belt across your lap as LOW ON belt: (if equipped) THE HIPS as possible to reduce Press the release button on the To fasten the rear center belt the risk of sliding under it during...
  • Page 50 Knowing your vehicle There will be an audible “click” when the tab locks in the buckle. The safe- ty belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snug- ly around your hips, if you lean for- ward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around.
  • Page 51 Knowing your vehicle 1KMB3451 1KMN3452 1KMN3453 To unfasten the rear center belt 2. To retract the rear center seatbelt, 3. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the insert the key or similar small rigid hole on the belt assembly cover. 1.
  • Page 52 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 53: Restraint System

    Knowing your vehicle Restraint of pregnant women Restraint of infants and small Many companies manufacture child restraint systems (often called child children Pregnant women should wear seats) for infants and small children. lap/shoulder belt assemblies when- To increase their safety, infants and An acceptable child restraint system ever possible according to specific young children should always be...
  • Page 54 Knowing your vehicle Restraint of larger children WARNING WARNING - Children on - Infants and As children grow, they may need to laps young children use new child-restraint systems, Never hold a child on your lap or • Infants and young children are including larger child seats or boost- in your arms in a moving vehi- at much greater risk of serious...
  • Page 55 Knowing your vehicle Child restraint system Children could be injured or killed in WARNING - Shoulder a crash if their restraints are not For small children and babies, the belts on small children properly secured. For small children use of a child seat or infant seat is and babies, a child seat or infant seat •...
  • Page 56 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) • Since a safety belt or child • When using vehicles restraint system can become lap/shoulder safety belts, very hot if it is in a closed always make sure that the vehicle, be sure to check the shoulder belt portion is posi- seat cover and buckles before tioned midway over the shoul-...
  • Page 57 Kia dealer. and only lock under extreme or serious injury to the child in • Failure to observe this manu-...
  • Page 58 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 59 Knowing your vehicle "Click" MMSA3028 MMSA3029 MMSA3030 3. Pull the shoulder portion of the 4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion 5. Remove as much slack from the safety belt all the way out. When of the safety belt to retract and lis- belt as possible by pushing down the shoulder portion of the safety ten for an audible “clicking”...
  • Page 60 Knowing your vehicle 7. Double check that the retractor is WARNING - Auto lock in the “Auto Lock” mode by mode attempting to pull more of the safe- ty belt out of the retractor. If you The lap/shoulder belt automati- cannot, the retractor is in the “Auto cally returns to the “emergency Lock”...
  • Page 61 Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING Tether strap - Child restraint anchorage If the tether strap is secured incorrectly, the child restraint • Child restraint anchorages are seat may not be restrained designed to withstand only properly in the event of a colli- those loads imposed by cor- sion.
  • Page 62 Knowing your vehicle Lower Anchor Lower Anchor Position Indicator Position Indicator Lower Lower Anchor Anchor 1KMB3541 1KMB3542 1KMB3551 Child seat lower anchors Child restraint symbols are located LATCH anchors have been provided on the left and right rear seat backs in your vehicle.
  • Page 63 Knowing your vehicle Follow the child seat manufacturer’s WARNING WARNING instructions to properly install child restraint seats with LATCH or When using vehicle’s If the child restraint is not LATCH-compatible attachments. “LATCH” system to install a anchored properly, the risk of a child restraint system in the rear child being seriously injured or Once you have installed the LATCH...
  • Page 64 Knowing your vehicle AIRBAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (1) Driver’s front air bag (2) Passenger’s front air bag (3) Side air bag* (4) Curtain air bag* * : if equipped WARNING Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the safety belts pro- vided in order to minimize the risk and severity of injury in the...
  • Page 65 Knowing your vehicle 10. PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” What your airbag system does indicator (Front passenger’s seat Driver’s airbag and front passenger’s only) airbag are designed to supplement 11. Occupant classification system the protection offered by the safety (Front passenger’s seat only) belt in certain frontal collisions.
  • Page 66 Knowing your vehicle What your airbag system does The importance of using Your vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint System Control Module not do safety belts is equipped with a recording The air bag system is designed to There are four very important rea- device that may record the use or supplement the protection offered by sons to use safety belts even with an...
  • Page 67 Have the vehicle sion, and side and curtain the seats are positioned. Similarly, towed to an authorized Kia airbags are designed to inflate the safety belt usage sensors mea- dealer for inspection and nec-...
  • Page 68 These may the vehicle is being driven, have turn off the front passenger’s airbag cause a malfunction of the an authorized Kia dealer inspect under certain conditions in order to seat position sensor. your vehicle as soon as possi-...
  • Page 69 (Continued) WARNING Steering • Have your car checked by a wheel Kia dealer as soon as possible • You must always sit as far if the SRS warning light back from the steering wheel comes on. Ignoring the indica- airbag as possible (chest at...
  • Page 70 Knowing your vehicle 1KMA2058 1KMN3162 OKM039200N Occupant classification system If there is no passenger in the front passenger seat or if the passenger in The occupant classification system the front passenger's seat is very detects the presence of a passenger small (such as a child), the front PAS- in the front passenger’s seat and will SENGER AIR BAG “OFF”...
  • Page 71 Knowing your vehicle Main components of occupant Always be sure that you and all vehi- • The PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” cle occupants are seated and indicator illuminates after the igni- classification system restrained properly (sitting upright tion key is turned to the “ON” posi- •...
  • Page 72 Knowing your vehicle Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant CAUTION classification system If the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator illuminates or Indicator/Warning light Devices Condition detected by blinks continuously when a per- the occupant classifi- PASSENGER AIR BAG Front passenger Airbag warning light son of adult size sits in the front...
  • Page 73 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) CAUTION WARNING Have an authorized Kia dealer If the occupant classification If the front passenger seat inspect the occupant classifica- system is not working properly, should be modified for persons tion system with the SRS airbag...
  • Page 74 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) • If the front seat passenger changes their seating position (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on the edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator may be turned on, and the passenger's airbag may not deploy in a collision.
  • Page 75 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE (Continued) (Continued) • If luggage or other objects are • Do not modify or replace the placed on the front passenger's front passenger’s seat. Don't seat or if the temperature of the place or attach anything on seat changes, the PASSENGER the front passenger’s seat.
  • Page 76 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING • If the driver brakes the vehicle • Never allow children/old • The front seat passenger’s heavily in an urgent situa- and feeble persons/pregnant airbag is much larger than the tions, occupants will women to sit on the front pas- steering wheel airbag and thrown forward.
  • Page 77 1KMA2059 1KMA2057 If seat is damaged, have the vehicle inspected by an autho- rized Kia dealer. Inform them that your vehicle is equipped with side airbags. • Do not make modifications or additions to the seats since injury may result in due to the...
  • Page 78 The curtain airbags are not authorized Kia dealer. designed to deploy in all side (Continued) Failure to follow the above men- impact situations.
  • Page 79 Knowing your vehicle Why didn’t my airbag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation condi- tions of the airbag) There are many types of accidents in which one or more of the airbags would not be expected to provide additional protection. These include rear impacts, sec- ond or third collisions in multiple impact accidents, as well as low...
  • Page 80 - generally from airbag deployment perfor- around the airbag sensors. an area a little to the left to a little to mance. Have the vehicle repaired by the right of straight ahead. an authorized Kia dealer. 3 71...
  • Page 81 Knowing your vehicle If the vehicle chassis is impacted by bumps or objects on unimproved roads or sidewalks, airbags may deploy. Drive carefully on unim- proved roads or on surfaces not designed for vehicle traffic to prevent unintended airbag deployment. OVQ036018N 1VQA2086 Airbag non-inflation conditions...
  • Page 82 Knowing your vehicle OUN036087 OVQ036018N 1VQA2089 • In this case, the front airbags do • Front airbags are also not general- • In a slant or angled collision, the not provide protection, since they ly designed to deploy in side force of impact may direct the would instantaneously inflate and impact collisions because occu-...
  • Page 83 Knowing your vehicle 1VQA2090 1VQA2091 1VQA2092 • Just before impact, drivers often • Front airbags do not generally • Airbags may not inflate if the vehi- brake heavily. Such heavy braking inflate in rollover accidents. cle collides with objects such as lowers the front portion of the vehi- utility poles or trees, where the However, side airbags may inflate...
  • Page 84 Knowing your vehicle How does the airbag system • Airbag deployment depends on a • In order to help provide protection number of factors including vehicle in a severe collision, the airbags operate speed, angles of impact and the must inflate rapidly. The speed of •...
  • Page 85 Knowing your vehicle Noise and smoke WARNING - WARNING Seated posi- Hot airbag When the airbags inflate, they make tioning parts a loud noise and they leave smoke • Driver should sit as far back When the airbags deploy, the and powder in the air inside of the from the steering wheel airbag airbag related parts in steering...
  • Page 86 Knowing your vehicle WARNING - Child restraints • Never put a child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If the front passenger airbag inflates, it would cause seri- ous or fatal injuries. • When children are seated in the rear outboard seats, be sure to secure the child E1BLA204 restraint system into a locked...
  • Page 87 Otherwise, your airbag formed by a qualified Kia tech- system may be ineffective. nician. Improper handling of the airbag system including the steering wheel may result...
  • Page 88 Knowing your vehicle When repairing or scrapping the Note that these government warn- vehicle ings focus on the risk to children, Kia also wants you to be aware of the • Repairing the steering wheel, risks which adults are exposed to.
  • Page 89 Knowing your vehicle HOOD ➀ 1KMA2021 6KMA2022 1KMA2023 Opening the hood: 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise 3. Lift the hood and hold it open with the hood slightly, pull the sec- the support rod by inserting the 1.
  • Page 90: Fuel Filler Lid

    Knowing your vehicle FUEL FILLER LID Closing the hood 1. Before closing the hood, check the following: • All filler caps in engine compart- ment must be correctly installed. • Gloves, rags or any other com- bustible material must removed from the engine com- partment.
  • Page 91 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) WARNING - WARNING Refueling - Refueling • Do not get back into a vehicle dangers If pressurized fuel sprays out, it once you have begun refuel- Automotive fuels are flammable can cover your clothes or skin ing since you can generate materials.
  • Page 92 Once refueling is com- uine Kia cap or the equivalent plete, check to make sure the specified for your vehicle. An filler cap and filler door are...
  • Page 93 Knowing your vehicle MIRRORS Outside rearview mirror CAUTION - Rearview mir- Be sure to adjust mirror angles rors before driving. • The right outside rearview Your vehicle is equipped with both mirror is convex. Objects seen left-hand and right-hand outside in the mirror are closer than rearview mirrors.
  • Page 94 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjust- ➀ ing angles, but the motor contin- ues to operate while the switch is depressed. Do not depress the switch longer than necessary, the motor may be damaged.
  • Page 95 Knowing your vehicle Outside rearview mirror heater Inside rearview mirror (if equipped) Adjust the rearview mirror to center The outside rearview mirror heater is on the view through the rear window. actuated in connection with the rear Day/Night lever Make this adjustment before you window defroster.
  • Page 96 Knowing your vehicle Electric type (if equipped) The electric day/night rearview mir- ror automatically controls the glare from the headlights of the car behind you in nighttime or low light driving conditions. The sensor mounted in the mirror senses the light level around the vehicle, and through a chemical reaction, automatically controls the headlight glare from...
  • Page 97: Interior Lights

    Knowing your vehicle INTERIOR LIGHTS Type A Type B ➁ ➁ ➂ ➀ ➀ 1KMA2121 1KMA2122/7KMA2122 1KMB3087 Center (dome light) Room light Cargo area lamp (if equipped) ➀ DOOR : The light turns on or off The cargo area lamp comes ON Front (map light) when a door is opened or closed.
  • Page 98: Storage Compartment

    Knowing your vehicle STORAGE COMPARTMENT These compartments can be used to WARNING - Flammable store small items required by the materials driver or passengers. Do not store cigarette lighters, ✽ ✽ NOTICE propane cylinders, or other flammable/explosive materials • To avoid possible theft, do not in the vehicle.
  • Page 99 Knowing your vehicle ➁ ➀ 1KMA2166 1KMA2190 OKM029164 Type B (if equipped) Glove box To use the center console as armrest (if equipped), push the release but- To open the console storage com- To open the glove box, pull the han- ton then it rises.
  • Page 100 Knowing your vehicle 1KMA2168 Sunglass holder A sunglass storage compartment is provided on the overhead console. To open the sunglass holder, press the cover and the holder will slowly open. Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out.
  • Page 101: Interior Features

    ✽ ✽ 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 102 Knowing your vehicle Cup holder WARNING Hot liquids • Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you could be burned. Such a burn to the driver could cause a loss of control of the vehicle.
  • Page 103 Knowing your vehicle Front (if equipped) CAUTION - Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped) Close the vanity mirror cover (if equipped) securely and return the sunvisor to its original posi- tion after use. If the vanity mir- ror is not closed securely, the lamp will stay on and could result in battery discharge and possible sunvisor damage.
  • Page 104 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • HOUR: Pressing the “H” button with your • Use when the engine is running, finger, a pencil or similar object will and remove a plug from the power advance the time displayed by one outlet after using the electric hour.
  • Page 105 Knowing your vehicle Type A (if equipped) 8KMA2174 Type B (if equipped) 8KMA2190 OKM049173 Aux, USB and iPod port Shopping bag holder (if equipped) Front (if equipped) If your vehicle has an aux and/or To use the holder, push the lower USB(universal serial bus) port or portion.
  • Page 106 Knowing your vehicle SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) ✽ ✽ NOTICE Do not continue to press the sunroof control button(s) after the sunroof is in the fully open, closed, or tilt posi- ➀ tion(s). Damage to the motor or sys- ➁ tem components could occur. ➂...
  • Page 107 Knowing your vehicle Open Open Autoslide Autotilt autoslide feature, To use the autotilt feature, momen- momentarily (less than 0.5 second) tarily (less than 0.5 second) press press the SLIDE OPEN button on the the TILT UP button on the overhead overhead console.
  • Page 108 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING - Sunroof • Do not press any sunroof control • Do not extend face or arms button longer than necessary. outside through the sunroof Damage to the motor or system opening while driving. components could occur.
  • Page 109 Knowing your vehicle Resetting the sunroof 3. Release the TILT UP button. 4. Press and hold the TILT UP button Whenever the vehicle battery is dis- once again until the sunroof has connected or discharged, you have returned to the original position of to reset your sunroof system as fol- TILT UP after it is raised a little lows:...
  • Page 110: Tonneau Cover

    Knowing your vehicle LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED) TONNEAU COVER ✽ ✽ NOTICE (IF EQUIPPED) Do not put fragile, bulky or an Type A excessive quantity of items into lug- gage net. They could be damaged. CAUTION To avoid eye injury, DO NOT overstretch the netting, allowing it to possibly snap back into your face.
  • Page 111 Knowing your vehicle • To use the front shade of the ton- CAUTION neau cover, pull the hook forward • Do not place objects on the and hang the hook on the headrest tonneau cover. Such objects pole. may be thrown about inside the vehicle and possibly injure ✽...
  • Page 112 Knowing your vehicle LUGGAGE CENTER BOX (IF EQUIPPED) Type A 9KMA2183 Type B 1KMA2182 OKM039184 The luggage center box is located 2. Detach the hook from the cover under the floor in cargo area.You can and hang the hook on the weather place a first aid kit, a reflector trian- strip.
  • Page 113 This is especially Kia dealer. Distribute the load as evenly as true when carrying large, flat possible across the roof rack items such as wood panels or ✽...
  • Page 114: Audio System

    Knowing your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM Type A Type B FM reception AM reception OEN046166N/OCM027140 JBM001 JBM002 How car audio works AM(MW, LW) broadcasts can be Antenna received at greater distances than AM(MW, LW) and FM radio signals are Roof type antenna FM broadcasts.
  • Page 115 Knowing your vehicle FM radio station JBM003 JBM004 JBM005 FM broadcasts are transmitted at • Fading - As your car moves away • Station Swapping - As a FM signal high frequencies and do not bend to from the radio station, the signal weakens, another more powerful follow the earth's surface.
  • Page 116 Knowing your vehicle Satellite radio reception • If you are driving on a mountain Using a cellular phone or a two- road where is blocked by moun- way radio You may experience problems in tains. When a cellular phone is used inside receiving SIRIUS satellite radio sig- the vehicle, noise may be produced nals in the following situations.
  • Page 117 Knowing your vehicle Care of disc (if equipped) • Keep CDs in their cases after use to protect them from scratches or • If the temperature inside the car is dirt. too high, open the car windows for • Depending on the type of CD- ventilation before using your car R/CD-RW CDs, certain CDs may audio.
  • Page 118 Knowing your vehicle RADIO, SET UP, VOLUME CONTROL 1. FM/AM Selection Button 2. SAT Selection Button 3. CD Selection Button 4. AUX Selection Button 5. Automatic Channel Selection Button 6. Power ON/OFF & VOLUME Button 7. SCAN Selection Button 8. MUTE Selection Button 9.
  • Page 119 Knowing your vehicle 1. FM/AM Selection Button 5. Automatic Channel 8. MUTE Selection Button Selection Button Turns to FM mode and toggles FM1 When inputting [MUTE] key, indicate and FM2 and AM when the button is "AUDIO MUTE" at the some time •...
  • Page 120 Knowing your vehicle 11. TUNE/ENTER Button Turn this button clockwise by one notch to increase frequency by 200KHz (AM: 10KHz) from current frequency. Turn this button counterclockwise by one notch to decrease frequency by 200KHz (AM: 10KHz) from current frequency. Press this button while holding SET UP button to activate / inactivate the item to.
  • Page 121 Knowing your vehicle 1. CD loading slot 2. CD indicator 3. CD Eject Button 4. AUX Selection Button 5. Automatic Track Selection Button 6. INFO Selection Button 7. TUNE/ENTER Button 8. REPEAT Selection Button 9. RANDOM Selection Button 10. SCAN Selection Button A-200KMU...
  • Page 122 Knowing your vehicle 1. CD loading slot 4. AUX Selection Button 6. INFO Selection Button Please face printed side upward and If the auxiliary device is connected, it Displays the information of the cur- gently push in. When the ignition turns to AUX MODE to play the rent CD TRACK in the order of switch is on ACC or ON and power is...
  • Page 123 Knowing your vehicle 9. RANDOM Selection Button (Continued) CAUTION - Using USB Turns on/off the randomization of the • Take cautions for static elec- device play list of files in the currently played tricity when mounting or dis- • To use the external USB DISC.
  • Page 124 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) • If you repeat mounting or dis- • Do not use the USB device for mounting USB device in a other purposes than playing short period of time, it may music files. break the device. •...
  • Page 125 Knowing your vehicle USING USB 1. AUX Selection Button 2. Track moving Button 3. INFO Selection Button 4. Folder moving Button 5. TUNE/ENTER Button 6. RANDOM Playback Button 7. REPEAT Selection Button 8. SCAN Selection Button A-200KMU...
  • Page 126 Knowing your vehicle In case USB is connected to the mul- 4. Folder moving Button • Press the [SEEK ] button for less tiple terminal inside the console on than 0.8 second to move to the • Moves [FLDR ] button child fold- the right hand side of the driver’s next track.
  • Page 127 Knowing your vehicle 6. RANDOM Playback Button Press the button for less than 0.8 second to start or stop the random playback of the songs in the current folder. Press the button for more than 0.8 second to randomly play the entire songs in the USB device.
  • Page 128 Knowing your vehicle RUNNING iPod ® 1. iPod Selection Button 2. Track moving Button 3. INFO Selection Button 4. Category Selection Button 5. TUNE/ENTER Button 6. RANDOM Playback Button 7. REPEAT Selection Button A-200KMU iPod ® is a trademark of Apple Inc. 3 119...
  • Page 129 Knowing your vehicle In case the iPod exclusive cable is 5. TUNE/ENTER Button • Press the [SEEK ] button for less connected to the multiple terminal than 0.8 second to move to the When you turn the button clockwise, inside the console on the right hand next track.
  • Page 130 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE - Using iPod device (Continued) CAUTION - Using iPod • Some iPod models might not sup- • When the iPod cable is con- device port the communication protocol nected, the system can be • You need the power cable and the files will not be played.
  • Page 131 Knowing your vehicle RADIO, SET UP, VOLUME CONTROL 1. FM/AM Selection Button 2. SAT Selection Button 3. CD Selection Button 4. AUX Selection Button 5. Automatic Channel Selection Button 6. Power ON/OFF & VOLUME Button 7. SCAN Selection Button 8. MUTE Selection Button 9.
  • Page 132 Knowing your vehicle 1. FM Selection Button 5. Automatic Channel 8. MUTE Selection Button Selection Button Turns to FM/AM mode and toggles When inputting [MUTE] key, indicate FM1 and FM2 and AM when the but- "AUDIO MUTE" at the some time with •...
  • Page 133 Knowing your vehicle 11. TUNE/ENTER Button Turn this button clockwise by one notch to increase frequency by 200kHz (AM: 10KHz) from current frequency. Turn this button counterclockwise by one notch to decrease frequency by 200kHz (AM:10KHz) from current frequency. Press this button while holding SET UP button to activate / inactivate the item to.
  • Page 134 Knowing your vehicle 1. CD loading slot 2. CD indicator 3. CD Eject Button 4. LOAD Selection Button 5. AUX Selection Button 6. Automatic Track Selection Button 7. INFO Selection Button 8. TUNE/ENTER Button 9. REPEAT Selection Button 10. RANDOM Selection Button 11.
  • Page 135 Knowing your vehicle 1. CD loading slot 4. CD LOAD Button • Push [SEEK ] button for 0.8 sec- ond or longer to initiate reverse Please face printed side upward and Push [LOAD] button to load CDs to direction high speed sound search gently push in.
  • Page 136 Knowing your vehicle 8. TUNE/ENTER Button 11. DISC Selection Button CAUTION - Using USB Turn this button clockwise to display • [DISC ] Change Button device songs after current song. Changes disc to the previous disc. • To use the external USB •...
  • Page 137 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) • Take cautions for static elec- • If you repeat mounting or dis- • Do not use the USB device for tricity when mounting or dis- mounting USB device in a other purposes than playing mounting the external USB short period of time, it may music files.
  • Page 138 Knowing your vehicle USING USB 1. AUX Selection Button 2. Track moving Button 3. INFO Selection Button 4. Folder moving Button 5. TUNE/ENTER Button 6. RANDOM Playback Button 7. REPEAT Selection Button 8. SCAN Selection Button A-300KMU 3 129...
  • Page 139 Knowing your vehicle In case USB is connected to the mul- 5. TUNE/ENTER Button • Press the [SEEK ] button for less tiple terminal inside the console on than 0.8 second to move to the Turn this button clockwise to display the right hand side of the driver’s next track.
  • Page 140 Knowing your vehicle 7. REPEAT Selection Button Press the button for less than 0.8 second to repeat the song currently played. Press the button for more than 0.8 second to repeat the entire songs in the USB device. 8. SCAN Selection Button Plays 10 seconds of each song in the USB device.
  • Page 141 Knowing your vehicle RUNNING iPod 1. iPod Selection Button 2. Track moving Button 3. INFO Selection Button 4. Category Selection Button 5. TUNE/ENTER Button 6. RANDOM Playback Button 7. REPEAT Selection Button A-300KMU ® iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.
  • Page 142 Knowing your vehicle In case the iPod exclusive cable is 5. TUNE/ENTER Button • Press the [SEEK ] button for less connected to the multiple terminal than 0.8 second to move to the When you turn the button clockwise, inside the console on the right hand next track.
  • Page 143 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE - Using iPod device (Continued) CAUTION - Using iPod • Some iPod models might not sup- • When the iPod cable is con- device port the communication protocol nected, the system can be • You need the power cable and the files will not be played.
  • Page 144 Knowing your vehicle SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED) Satellite radio channels: • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall build- For information on extended sub- scription terms, contact SIRIUS at ings, bridges, tunnels, freeway SIRIUS Satellite Radio has over 130 1-888-539-7474. overpasses, parking garages, channels, including 69 channels of...
  • Page 145: Sirius Satellite Radio

    Knowing your vehicle SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO 1. SATELLITE RADIO Selection Button 2. Channel Selection Button 3. Power ON/OFF button and VOLUME knob 4. SCAN Selection Button 5. MUTE Selection Button 6. INFO Selection Button 7. SETUP Selection Button 8. CAT FOLDER Button 9.
  • Page 146 Knowing your vehicle How to Use SIRIUS Satellite 1. SATELLITE RADIO Selection 4. SCAN Selection Button Radio button (SIRIUS Satellite When the button is pressed, it auto- Radio) matically only scans the radio sta- Your vehicle is equipped with a 3 tions upwards.
  • Page 147 Press the tune button to go to the or unplugged. Please consult with NAME ➟ ...(CAT /CH Selection) desired category. your Kia dealership. Displays the information of the chan- nel currently played in the order of 9. TUNE knob /ENTER Button 2. Acquiring Signal ➟...
  • Page 148: Driving Your Vehicle

    Ignition switch / 4-2 Starting the engine / 4-4 Manual transaxle / 4-5 Automatic transaxle / 4-6 Four wheel drive (4WD) / 4-12 Brake system / 4-18 Steering wheel / 4-24 Cruise control system / 4-26 Driving your vehicle Electronic stability control / 4-30 Instrument cluster / 4-33 Gauges / 4-34 Warnings and indicators / 4-39...
  • Page 149: Ignition Switch

    Driving your vehicle IGNITION SWITCH Ignition switch position Type A LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. The ignition key can be removed only in the LOCK position. When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, push the key inward at the ACC position (Type A) and turn the key toward the LOCK position.
  • Page 150 Driving your vehicle START (Continued) WARNING - Ignition key Turn the ignition key to the START • Never reach for the ignition • Never turn the ignition switch position to start the engine. The switch, or any other controls to LOCK or ACC while the engine will crank until you release through the steering wheel vehicle is moving.
  • Page 151: Starting The Engine

    Driving your vehicle STARTING THE ENGINE ✽ ✽ NOTICE 3. Turn the ignition switch to START CAUTION and hold it there until the engine Do not engage the starter for more Always wear appropriate shoes starts (a maximum of 10 seconds), than 10 seconds.
  • Page 152: Manual Transaxle

    Driving your vehicle MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) ✽ ✽ NOTICE Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy To avoid premature clutch wear and traffic or while driving up steep hills, damage, do not drive with your foot downshift before the engine starts to resting on the clutch pedal.
  • Page 153: Automatic Transaxle

    Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Lock release button prevents shift lever movement without first depressing the button. + (UP) - (DOWN) Automatic mode Sports mode Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting. The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever. The shift lever can be moved without depressing the lock release button.
  • Page 154 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE For smooth operation, depress the brake pedal when shifting from N • To avoid damage your (Neutral) to a forward or reverse transaxle, do not accelerate the gear. engine in R (Reverse) or any for- ward gear position with the brakes WARNING - Automatic...
  • Page 155 Driving your vehicle Transaxle ranges (Continued) WARNING Automatic P (park) • Before leaving the driver’s transaxle Always come to a complete stop seat, always make sure the • Shifting into P (Park) while the before shifting into P. This position shift lever is in the P (PARK) vehicle is in motion will cause locks the transaxle and prevents the...
  • Page 156 Driving your vehicle R (reverse) N (neutral) D (drive) Use this position to drive the vehicle The wheels and transaxle are not This is the normal forward driving backward. locked. The vehicle will roll freely position. The transaxle will automati- even on the slightest incline unless cally shift...
  • Page 157 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear. • Upshifts take place automatically Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards in sports mode. However, the dri- once to shift down one ver must execute upshifts in accor- gear.
  • Page 158 Driving your vehicle Moving up a steep grade from Shift lock system Ignition key interlock system a standing start For your safety, the Automatic The ignition key cannot be removed Transaxle has a shift lock system unless the shift lever is in the P To move up a steep grade from a which prevents shifting the transaxle (Park) position.
  • Page 159: Four Wheel Drive (4Wd)

    Driving your vehicle FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED) Engine power can be delivered to all These factors must be carefully con- front and rear wheels for maximum sidered when driving off-road. traction. Full-time 4WD is useful Keeping the vehicle in contact with Front wheel when extra traction is required on the driving surface and under control...
  • Page 160 Driving your vehicle Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection Transfer mode Selection button Indicator light Description • This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads etc. to maximize traction. LOCK •...
  • Page 161 Driving your vehicle For safe four-wheel drive oper- ation WARNING - Four-wheel driving The conditions on-road or off- road that demand four-wheel drive mean all functions of your vehicle are exposed to more extreme stress than under nor- mal road conditions. Slow down HILL1 HILL2 and be ready for changes in the...
  • Page 162 Driving your vehicle • You must consciously take the • Always hold the steering wheel firmly when you are driving off- effort to learn how to corner in a road. 4WD vehicle. Do not rely on your experience in conventional 2WD •...
  • Page 163 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING - WARNING - Wind danger Driving • Do not drive in water if the level is through water If you are driving in heavy wind, higher than the bottom of the vehi- the vehicle's higher center of Drive slowly.
  • Page 164 Kia for off road driving, you not steer sharply. Instead, because doing so could dam- should not use these tires for slow down before pulling back age the 4WD system.
  • Page 165: 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 while • Do not drive with your foot brakes that adjust automatically the vehicle is in motion, you can resting on the brake pedal.
  • Page 166 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Disc brakes wear indicator (Continued) Your vehicle has disc brakes. To avoid costly brake repairs, do not • Wet brakes may result in the continue to drive with worn brake vehicle not slowing down at When your brake pads are worn and pads.
  • Page 167 Driving your vehicle WARNING - Parking brake • To prevent unintentional movement when stopped, do not use just the gear shift lever to hold the vehicle in position. Set parking brake AND make sure the gearshift lever is securely positioned in 1st (First) gear or R (Reverse) for manual transaxle equipped vehicles OKM049050...
  • Page 168 Driving your vehicle If the brake warning light remains on Parking on curbed streets after the parking brake is released, • When parking your vehicle on an there may be a malfunction in the uphill grade, park as close to the brake system.
  • Page 169 Driving your vehicle Anti-lock brake system (ABS) The ABS system continuously sens- • Even with the anti-lock brake sys- es the speed of the wheels. If the tem, your vehicle still requires suf- (if equipped) wheels are going to lock, the ABS ficient stopping distance.
  • Page 170 W-78 driving the vehicle. ✽ ✽ NOTICE may have a problem with the ABS. Contact an authorized Kia dealer • If the ABS warning light is on and as soon as possible. stays on, you may have a problem with the ABS system. In this case, however, your regular brakes will work normally.
  • Page 171: Steering Wheel

    Authorized see the instrument panel warning effort will greatly increase. Kia Dealer. lights and gauges. ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING - Steering If the vehicle is parked for extended...
  • Page 172 Driving your vehicle CAUTION - Horn • 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 173: Cruise Control System

    Driving your vehicle CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The cruise control system allows you WARNING - Cruise to program the vehicle to maintain a control constant speed without resting your foot on the accelerator pedal. Do not use the cruise control With cruise control, you can set and feature under the following con- automatically maintain any speed of...
  • Page 174 Driving your vehicle WARNING If the cruise control is left on, (CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminated) the cruise control can be switched on accidentally. Keep the cruise control system off (CRUISE indicator light OFF) when cruise control is not in use.
  • Page 175 Driving your vehicle To turn cruise control off, do To temporarily accelerate with one of the following: the cruise control on • Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button If you want to speed up temporarily (the CRUISE indicator light in the when the cruise control is on, instrument cluster will go OFF).
  • Page 176 Driving your vehicle 8KMB2187 8KMB2189 To decrease the cruising To resume cruising speed at speed: more than 40 km/h (24 mph): If any method other than the Follow either of these procedures: CRUISE ON-OFF switch was used • Push down the - / SET switch and to cancel cruising speed and the sys- hold it.
  • Page 177: Electronic Stability Control

    Driving your vehicle ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) ESC operation When operating When the ESC is in opera- ESC ON condition tion, ESC indicator light • When the ignition is turned blinks. ON, ESC and ESC OFF • When Electronic indicator lights illuminate Stability Control is operat- for approximately 3 sec-...
  • Page 178 Driving your vehicle ESC operation off ■ ESC indicator light (blinks) WARNING - ESC ESC OFF state The Electronic Stability Control • To cancel ESC operation, system is only a driving aid; use press the ESC OFF button precautions for safe driving by (ESC OFF indicator light slowing down on curved, snowy, illuminates).
  • Page 179 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ESC OFF usage WARNING • When measuring the vehicle speed When driving Never press the ESC OFF but- with a chassis dynamo-meter, • It’s a good idea to keep the ESC ton while ESC is operating. make sure the ESC is turned off turned on for daily driving whenev- (ESC OFF light illuminated).
  • Page 180: Instrument Cluster

    Driving your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Type A 1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators 3. Speedometer 4. Warning and indicator lights 5. Shift position indicator (Automatic transaxle only) 6. Odometer Type B 7. Tripmeter/Trip computer (if equipped) 8. Fuel gauge OKM020095C/OKM029095C 4 33...
  • Page 181: Gauges

    Driving your vehicle GAUGES Speedometer Fuel gauge CAUTION The speedometer indicates the for- The fuel gauge indicates the approx- Avoid driving with a very low ward speed of the vehicle. imate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel level. If you run out of fuel, fuel tank.
  • Page 182 Driving your vehicle 1KMA2101 OKM029100 1KMA2102 Odometer Tripmeter (trip odometer) TRIP A: Tripmeter A TRIP B: Tripmeter B The odometer indicates the total dis- You can choose the tripmeter A and tance the vehicle has been driven. tripmeter B by pressing the tripmeter The tripmeter indicates the distance mode button.
  • Page 183 Driving your vehicle Mode Push TRIP button to select tripmeter, driving time, average fuel consump- tion and distance to empty functions. Each push of the button changes the display as follows; Tripmeter Driving time OKM029100 1KMA2105 Tripmeter Trip computer (if equipped) (“TRIP”...
  • Page 184 Driving your vehicle 1KMC2106 1KMC2107 OKM040306C Driving time Average fuel consumption Instant fuel consumption (“E/T” shown on display) (“AVG.” shown on display) (if equipped) This mode indicates the total time This mode calculates the average This mode calculates the instant fuel traveled since the last driving time fuel consumption from the total fuel consumption during the last few sec-...
  • Page 185 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupted, the “Distance to empty” function may not operate correctly. The trip computer may not regis- ter additional fuel if less than 6 liters (1.6 gallons) of fuel are added to the vehicle.
  • Page 186: Warnings And Indicators

    Any light that does ciently to help you improve fuel effi- not illuminate should be checked by ciency. an Authorized Kia Dealer. • The ECO indicator (green) will turn After starting the engine, check to on when you are driving fuel effi- make sure that all warning lights are ciently in the ECO ON mode.
  • Page 187 If the light stays on, you may have a very hot above normal range. problem with your ABS system. Contact an authorized Kia dealer as Do not continue driving with an over- soon as possible. heated engine. If your vehicle over- heats, refer to "Overheating"...
  • Page 188 Charging system regular brake system may not work warning warning normally. Have the vehicle checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon This warning light indicates the This warning light indicates a mal- as possible. engine oil pressure is low.
  • Page 189 The indicator displays which auto- If the warning light remains on: starting the engine, have the system matic transaxle shift lever is select- checked by an authorized Kia 1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe Dealer. location and stop your vehicle.
  • Page 190 Flash-to- remains on or the brakes do not Pass position. operate properly. Have it towed to Low fuel level any Authorized Kia Dealer for a warning brake system inspection and nec- Front fog light indica- essary repairs.
  • Page 191 Kia system. Dealer for immediate service. • If the Emission Control System Generally, your vehicle will continue...
  • Page 192 ESC indicator will blink to have a malfunction. Take your car to indicate the ESC is operating. the authorized Kia dealer and have The indicator light illuminates when the system checked. the cruise function switch (- / SET or + / RES) is ON.
  • Page 193 4WD system. If this occurs, have CAUTION your vehicle checked by an Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on Authorized Kia Dealer as soon dry paved roads or highway, it as possible. can cause noise, vibration or damage of 4WD related parts.
  • Page 194 Driving your vehicle Safety belt warning chime Key reminder warning chime If the driver's safety belt is not fas- If the driver’s door is opened while tened when the ignition key is turned the ignition key is left in the ignition ON or if it is unfastened after the key switch, the key reminder warning is ON, the safety belt warning chime...
  • Page 195: Rear Parking Assist System

    Driving your vehicle REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) • When more than two objects are WARNING sensed at the same time, the clos- est one will be recognized first. The rear parking assist system is a supplementary function only. The operation of the rear Types of warning sound parking assist system can be •...
  • Page 196 Driving your vehicle Non-operational conditions of The detecting range may decrease Rear parking assist system when: rear parking assist system precautions 1. The sensor is stained with foreign The rear parking assist system • The rear parking assist system matter such as snow or water. may not operate properly when: sound sequentially...
  • Page 197 Kia dealer as soon as distance, size or material, all of Always visually check behind the possible. which can limit the effective- vehicle when backing up.
  • Page 198: Compass

    Driving your vehicle COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED) ➁ The compass will automatically re- Heading display ( calibrate itself while you drive your - E : East every day route, after the system ➁ - W : West tracks the vehicle has completed - S : South three complete circles.
  • Page 199 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE 4) Make sure the vehicle windshield Setting the compass zone wipers are turned off. This compass must be set to com- 1. Do not install a ski rack, antenna, 5) Drive your vehicle in at least 2 pensate for the variation between etc.
  • Page 200 Driving your vehicle 1KMB4059 4 53...
  • Page 201: Lighting

    Driving your vehicle LIGHTING Battery saver function Type A Type A • The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being dis- charged. The system automatically turns off the headlights and park- ing lights when the driver removes the ignition key and opens the dri- OKM029110C OKM029111...
  • Page 202 Driving your vehicle Type A Type A Type A OKM029112 OKM029115 OKM029114 Type B Type B Type B 9KMC2112 9KMC2115 9KMC2114 Headlight position Flashing headlights High - beam operation When the light switch is in the head- To flash the headlights, pull the lever To turn on the high beam headlights, light position (2nd position) the head, towards you.
  • Page 203 Driving your vehicle Lane change signals ( ) Type A Type A 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 OKM029116 OKM029124...
  • Page 204 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Daytime running light (if equipped) When in operation, the fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can electrical power. Only use the fog make it easier for others to see the lights when visibility is poor.
  • Page 205: Wipers And Washers

    Driving your vehicle WIPERS AND WASHERS A : Wiper speed control Windshield wiper/washer · MIST/ – Single wipe Type A Type C · OFF – Off · INT – Intermittent wipe (if equipped) · LO – Low wiper speed · HI – High wiper speed B : Intermittent wipe time adjust- ment (if equipped) C : Wash with brief wipes...
  • Page 206 Driving your vehicle Windshield wipers Windshield washers WARNING Windshield Operates as follows when the igni- In the OFF position, pull the lever washer tion switch is turned ON. gently toward you to spray washer Do not use the washer in freez- fluid on the windshield and to run the : For a single wiping cycle, ing temperatures without first...
  • Page 207 Driving your vehicle D : Rear wiper/washer control Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped) · – Spraying washer fluid Type C Type A · ON – Continuous wipe · INT – Intermittent wipe (if equipped) · OFF – Off · – Wash with brief wipes Type B OKM040901N/OKM048120N/OBL048441N...
  • Page 208: Defroster

    Driving your vehicle DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED) ✽ ✽ NOTICE Rear window wiper and wash- Type A er switch (if equipped) • To prevent damage to the conduc- tors bonded to the inside surface The rear window wiper and washer of the rear window, never use switch is located at the end of the sharp instruments or window wiper and washer switch lever.
  • Page 209: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Driving your vehicle HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The rear window defroster automati- cally turns off after 20 minutes or when the ignition switch is turned off. To turn off the defroster, press the rear window defroster button again. Outside mirror heater (if equipped) There is no control button for the out- side mirror heater, instead the out-...
  • Page 210: Manual Climate Control System

    Driving your vehicle MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) OKM029130 OKM049136 OKM049134 1. Fan speed control knob Fan speed control knob Temperature control knob 2. Mode selection knob The ignition switch must be in the ON The temperature control knob allows position for fan operation.
  • Page 211 Driving your vehicle OKM049135 Mode selection knob The mode selection knob controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. The steps (•) between the air flow posi- tions adjust the direction of the air flow to the middle position. OKM049131...
  • Page 212 Driving your vehicle MAX/ A/C position Face position Floor position When you select the MAX Air flow is directed toward Most of the air flow is A/C mode while the fan the upper body and face. directed to the floor, with a speed is on, the following Additionally, each outlet small amount of the air...
  • Page 213 Driving your vehicle Recirculated air position The indicator light on the button is illuminated when the recirculated air posi- tion is selected. With the recirculated air position selected, air from passenger compartment will be drawn through the heating system and heat- ed or cooled according to OKM049232 OKM049132A...
  • Page 214 Driving your vehicle It should be noted that prolonged WARNING - Recirculated operation of the heating in recir- culated air position will cause fog- ging of the windshield and side • Continued use of the climate windows and the air within the control system operation in passenger compartment...
  • Page 215 System operation Heating Air conditioning (if equipped) 1. Set the mode to the position. All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are Ventilation filled with environmentally friendly 2. Set the air intake control to the 1. Set the mode to the position.
  • Page 216 Driving your vehicle • When maximum cooling is desired, Air conditioning system oper- • The conditioning system set the temperature control to the includes a function that automati- ation tips extreme left position, set the air cally turns the air conditioning •...
  • Page 217 When the amount of refrigerant is Therefore it should be serviced low, the performance of the air con- by an authorized Kia dealer. ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also Improper service may cause has a bad influence on the air condi- serious injury.
  • Page 218: Automatic Climate Control System

    Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature control knob Type A Type A Type B 2. A/C display 3. Fan speed control knob 4. AUTO (automatic control) button 5. Mode selection button 6. Air conditioning button 7.
  • Page 219 Driving your vehicle 2. Turn the TEMP knob to set the Manual operation desired temperature. The heating and cooling system can If the temperature is set to the be controlled manually as well by lowest setting (Lo), the air condi- pushing buttons other than the AUTO tioning system will operate con- button.
  • Page 220 Driving your vehicle Temperature conversion Type A Type B Type A Type B If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the temperature mode will reset to display in Fahrenheit degrees. This is a normal system operation and you can switch the temperature switch to display Fahrenheit to Centigrade as follows: While depressing the AUTO button,...
  • Page 221 Driving your vehicle Recirculated air position WARNING - Recirculated With the recirculated air position selected, air from passenger compartment • Continued use of the climate will be drawn through the control system operation in the heating system and heat- recirculated air position may ed or cooled according to allow humidity to increase inside vehicle which may fog...
  • Page 222 Driving your vehicle OKM049141 Mode selection button The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. The air flow outlet port is converted as follows: OKM049131 4 75...
  • Page 223 Driving your vehicle Face position Floor position Air flow is directed toward Most of the air flow is the upper body and face. directed to the floor, with a Additionally, each outlet small amount of the air can be controlled to direct being directed to the wind- the air discharged from the shield and side window...
  • Page 224 Driving your vehicle Type A Type B OKM049232 OKM049147 OKM049148/OKM040148 Instrument panel vents Air conditioning button OFF button If air flow control is not satisfactory, Push the A/C button to turn the air Push the OFF button to turn off the check the instrument panel vents.
  • Page 225 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 226 • If warmer air is desired at floor Air conditioning system oper- level for bi-level operation, set the ation tips All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are mode to the position and • If the vehicle has been parked in filled with environmentally friendly...
  • Page 227 When the amount of refrigerant is Therefore it should be serviced temperature approaches an over low, the performance of the air con- by an authorized Kia dealer. heating level. The air conditioning ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also Improper service may cause...
  • Page 228: Windshield Defrosting And Defogging

    Driving your vehicle WINDSHIELD 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 windshield could cause the outer surface of the wind- shield to fog up, causing loss of...
  • Page 229 Driving your vehicle 4. The outside (fresh) air position is Type A Type A automatically selected. If the outside (fresh) air position are not selected automatically, press the ➀ ➁ corresponding button manually. ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➂ ➃ OKM049153N OKM049154N Type B Type B...
  • Page 230 Driving your vehicle • For maximum defrosting, set the Defogging logic CAUTION temperature control to the extreme Manual climate control system Do not use the posi- right/hot position and the fan speed To reduce the probability of fogging tion during cooling operation in control to the highest speed.
  • Page 231 Driving your vehicle The indicator light in the air intake Automatic climate control system control button will blink 3 times at 0.5 To reduce the probability of fogging second intervals. This indicates that up inside of the windshield, the air the defogging logic is canceled or intake control is set to outside (fresh) has returned to the programmed...
  • Page 232 Driving your vehicle The A/C display will blink 3 times at 0.5 second intervals. This indicates that the defogging logic is canceled or has returned to the programmed condition. ➀ ➁ ➂ If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the defog logic is reset to the original condition.
  • Page 233: Driving Tips

    Fuel requirements / 5-2 Emission control system / 5-3 Before driving / 5-5 Suggestions for economical operation / 5-6 Special driving conditions / 5-8 Using four-wheel drive / 5-14 Weight of the vehicle / 5-32 Trailer towing / 5-33 Overloading / 5-40 Driving tips Vehicle load limit / 5-41 Homelink®...
  • Page 234: Fuel Requirements

    Gasoline containing alcohol Vehicle damage or driveability prob- lems may not be covered by the and methanol Your new Kia vehicle is designed to manufacturer’s warranty if they result use only unleaded fuel with a mini- Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and...
  • Page 235: Emission Control System

    Follow the instructions This vehicle should not be modified. needed) to draw outside air into the following to avoid CO poison- Modification of your Kia could affect vehicle. ing. its performance, safety or durability • Never sit in a parked or stopped and may even violate governmental •...
  • Page 236 All inspections and flammable items under your adjustments must be made by an vehicle. Do not park, idle or authorized Kia dealer. drive the vehicle over or near flammable objects, such as Failure to observe these precautions grass, vegetation, paper, leaves, could result in damage to the catalyt- etc.
  • Page 237: Before Driving

    Driving tips BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle: Before starting WARNING - Driving under • Be sure that all windows, outside • Close and lock all doors. the influence of alcohol or mirror(s), and outside lights are • Position the seat so that all con- drugs clean.
  • Page 238: Suggestions For Economical Operation

    Driving tips SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION Your vehicle's fuel economy depends • Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. • Maintain a safe distance from other mainly on your style of driving, where Once the engine is running vehicles to avoid sudden stops. you drive and when you drive.
  • Page 239 Driving tips Keeping a vehicle in good operating condition is important both for econ- omy and safety. Therefore, have an authorized dealer perform scheduled inspections and mainte- nance. WARNING - Engine off during motion Never turn the engine off to coast down hills or anytime the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 240: Special Driving Conditions

    Driving tips SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions • If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, Rocking the vehicle use second gear. Accelerate slow- When hazardous driving conditions If it is necessary to rock the vehicle ly to avoid spinning the drive are encountered such as water, to free it from snow, sand, or mud, wheels.
  • Page 241 Driving tips Driving at night • Keep your headlights clean and WARNING - Spinning tires properly aimed on vehicles not Because night driving presents more equipped with the automatic head- Do not spin the wheels, espe- hazards than driving in the daylight, light aiming feature.
  • Page 242 Driving tips Driving in the rain • If your tires are not in good condi- Winter driving tion, making a quick stop on wet Rain and wet roads can make driving • We recommend that you carry pavement can cause a skid and dangerous, especially if you’re not emergency equipment, including possibly lead to an accident.
  • Page 243 Snow tires WARNING - Snow tire shield washer fluid. (Do not use If you mount snow tires on your Kia, size engine coolant antifreeze.) make sure they are radial tires of the • Do not use the parking brake if it...
  • Page 244 Driving tips Driving in flooded areas Reducing the risk of a rollover Rollover warning label Avoid driving through flooded areas This multi-purpose passenger vehi- To remind you of the danger of the cle is defined as a Sports Utility unless you are sure the water is no rollover, a rollover warning label Vehicle (SUV).
  • Page 245 Driving tips WARNING - Rollover As with other Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. • Specific design characteris- tics (higher ground clearance, narrower track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars.
  • Page 246: Using Four-Wheel Drive

    Driving tips USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE Driving on snow- or Ice-cov- Driving in sand or mud (“4WD WARNING - Traction ered roads (“4WD LOCK” for LOCK” for full-time 4WD opera- full-time 4WD operation) tion) Make sure that no one stands in front of or behind the tires when •...
  • Page 247 Driving tips Driving on a hill (“4WD LOCK” Crossing a ditch (“4WD LOCK” Tight corner brake effect for full-time 4WD operation) for full-time 4WD operation) CAUTION - • Use low gear when going uphill or • Avoid driving through ditches if When turning sharply on a downhill and avoid sudden braking.
  • Page 248 Driving tips Off-road driving with your Before you go off-roading Loading your vehicle for off-road driving four-wheel drive vehicle There are some things to do before you leave the paved roads. Be sure There are some important items to Off-road driving can be great fun. But to have all necessary maintenance remember about how to properly it has definite hazards.
  • Page 249 Driving tips Traveling to remote areas (Continued) WARNING - Cargo It makes sense to plan your trip, • Cargo should not be carried • Cargo piled close to the height especially when going to a remote on the roof without a proper of (or higher than) the seat area.
  • Page 250 Driving tips Getting familiar with off-road driv- Controlling your vehicle is the key to WARNING - Off road driv- successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle It’s necessary for you to practice in is to control your speed. Here are When you’re driving off-road, an area that’s safe and close to some things to keep in mind when...
  • Page 251 Driving tips Scanning the terrain Surface obstacles When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can Off-road driving can take you over Unseen or hidden obstacles can be leave the ground. If this happens, many different kinds of terrain. You hazardous.
  • Page 252 Driving tips Driving on off-road hills WARNING - WARNING - Drinking & Driving on Off-road driving often takes you up, driving hills down, or across a hill. Driving safely Drinking and driving, or drug Many hills are simply too steep on hills requires excellent judgment use and driving can be very for any vehicle.
  • Page 253 Driving tips Approaching a hill Here are some other things to con- • Is the hill simply too rough? Steep sider as you approach a hill: hills often have ruts, gullies, When you approach a hill, you need troughs, exposed rocks to decide if it’s one of those hills •...
  • Page 254 Driving tips Driving uphill WARNING - WARNING Driving - Driving over Once you decide you can safely across hills hills drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. Turning or driving across steep Driving to the top (crest) of a hill hills can be dangerous.
  • Page 255 Driving tips Stalling while driving uphill • If your engine has stopped run- Here are some things you must not ning, you’ll need to restart it. With do if you stall, or are about to stall, What should I do if my vehicle stalls, the brake pedal depressed and the when going up a hill.
  • Page 256 Driving tips Stalled on a steep uphill CAUTION - Stalling WARNING - Exiting vehicle If your vehicle stalls and you can’t Never attempt to turn around if Getting out on the downhill back down the hill, try this: Set the you are about to stall when (low) side of a vehicle stopped parking brake, put your transaxle in 1...
  • Page 257 Driving tips Driving downhill Once you have decided that you can WARNING - Leaving vehi- go down a hill safely, try to keep your Going downhill can be considerably vehicle headed straight down, and more dangerous than driving uphill. use a low gear. This way, engine If you are going to leave your When off-roading takes you downhill, braking can help your brakes so they...
  • Page 258 Driving tips Avoid turns that take you across the If your wheels lock up during down- CAUTION - Downhill incline of the hill. A hill that’s not too hill braking, you may feel the vehicle Before beginning to go down- steep to drive down may be too starting to slide sideways.
  • Page 259 Driving tips Stalling downhill Driving across an incline • Surface conditions can be a prob- lem when you drive across a hill. Stalling is much more likely to hap- Sooner or later, an off-road trail will Loose gravel, muddy spots, or pen going uphill.
  • Page 260 Driving tips If your vehicle slides downhill Stalling while crossing an incline WARNING - Roll over If you feel your vehicle starting to If your vehicle stalls when you’re Driving across an incline that’s slide sideways, turn downhill immedi- crossing an incline, be sure you (and too steep will make your vehicle ately.
  • Page 261 Driving tips ✽ ✽ NOTICE Driving in mud, sand, snow, or WARNING - Exiting vehi- • In case of loss of traction in mud, loose soil, or sand, turn the steer- When you drive in mud, sand, snow, Getting out on the downhill ing wheel rapidly from side-to- or ice, your wheels won’t get good (low) side of a vehicle stopped...
  • Page 262 However, heavy ice, for example, the traction is so good idea to have an Authorized Kia rain can cause flash flooding, and poor that you will even have difficulty dealer or other competent service flood waters demand extreme cau- accelerating.
  • Page 263 Driving tips After off-road driving WARNING - Water Remove any brush or debris that has Driving through rushing water collected on the underbody, chassis can be dangerous. Deep water or under the hood. These accumula- can sweep your vehicle down- tions can be a fire hazard.
  • Page 264: Weight Of The Vehicle

    Driving tips WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE This section will guide you in the Cargo weight GVW (Gross vehicle weight) proper loading of your vehicle and/or This figure includes all weight added This is the Base Curb Weight plus trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle to the Base Curb Weight, including actual Cargo Weight plus passen- weight within its design rating capa-...
  • Page 265: Trailer Towing

    Driving tips TRAILER TOWING Item 2.7L Engine WARNING - Towing a Maximum trailer Without trailer brakes 454 (1000) trailer weight kg (lbs.) With trailer brakes 907 (2000) If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, Maximum permissible static vertical you can lose control when you 91 (200) load on the coupling device...
  • Page 266 Driving tips If you do decide to pull a trailer • Always drive at a safe speed (less Weight of the trailer than 100 km/h) commensurate How heavy can a trailer safely be? It Here are some important points if with road conditions.
  • Page 267 Driving tips Weight of the trailer tongue Hitches WARNING - Trailer The tongue load of any trailer is an It's important to have the correct • Never load a trailer with more important weight measure hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large weight in the rear than in the because it affects the total gross trucks going by, and rough roads are front.
  • Page 268 Driving tips Safety chains Trailer brakes Driving with a trailer You should always attach chains If your trailer weighs more than the Towing a trailer requires a certain between your vehicle and your trail- maximum trailer weight without trail- amount of experience. Before setting er.
  • Page 269 Driving tips Following distance Backing up Turn signals when towing a trailer Stay at least twice as far behind the Hold the bottom of the steering When you tow a trailer, your vehicle vehicle ahead as you would when wheel with one hand. Then, to move has to have a different turn signal driving your vehicle without a trailer.
  • Page 270 (in excess of 6%) pay close wiring harness. steep downgrade. If you don’t shift attention to the engine coolant Your Authorized Kia Dealer can down, you might have to use your temperature gauge to ensure the assist you in installing the wiring har- brakes so much that they would get engine does not overheat.
  • Page 271 Driving tips Parking on hills 3. Set the parking brake and shut off When you are ready to leave after the vehicle. parking on a hill Generally, if you have a trailer attached to your vehicle, you should 4. Place chocks under the trailer 1.
  • Page 272: Overloading

    Driving tips OVERLOADING ✽ ✽ NOTICE Maintenance when trailer tow- CAUTION - Vehicle weight • Due to higher load during trailer The gross axle weight rating usage, overheating might occur in Your vehicle will need service more (GAWR) and the gross vehicle hot days or during uphill driving.
  • Page 273: Vehicle Load Limit

    Driving tips VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT Steps for determining correct 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded load limit on the vehicle. That weight may 1. Locate the statement "The com- not safely exceed the available bined weight of occupants and cargo and luggage load capacity cargo should never exceed XXX calculated in Step 4.
  • Page 274 Driving tips Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 C190F01JM C190F02JM C190F03JM Item Description Total Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs Weight (635 kg) Weight (635 kg) Weight (635 kg) Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant...
  • Page 275 Driving tips Refer to your vehicle's tire and load- Compliance label WARNING - Over loading ing information label for specific The compliance label is located on information about your vehicle's • Never exceed the GVWR for the driver's door sill. capacity weight and seating posi- your vehicle, or the GAWR for The label shows the size of your orig-...
  • Page 276 Driving tips ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING - Loose cargo • Overloading your vehicle may Items you carry inside your cause damage. Repairs would not vehicle can strike and injure be covered by your warranty. Do people in a sudden stop or turn, not overload your vehicle.
  • Page 277: Homelink® Wireless Control System

    Driving tips HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Glare detection sensor (Continued) CAUTION Indicator light • Retain the original transmitter • When programming for future programming proce- HomeLink® Wireless Control dures (i.e., new vehicle pur- System, you may be operating chase).
  • Page 278 Driving tips ✽ ✽ NOTICE Programming Flashing Your vehicle may require the ignition For non rolling code garage door switch to be turned to the ACC posi- openers, follow steps 2 - 3. tion for programming and/or opera- For rolling code garage door open- tion of HomeLink.
  • Page 279 Driving tips 3. The HomeLink indicator light will Rolling code programming Flashing flash, first slowly and then rapidly. To train a garage door opener (or When the indicator light flashes other rolling code equipped devices) rapidly, both buttons may be with the rolling code feature, follow released.
  • Page 280 Driving tips 6. Return to the vehicle and firmly Operating HomeLink Flashing press release pro- To operate, simply press the pro- grammed HomeLink button up to grammed HomeLink button. three times. The rolling code Activation will now occur for the equipped device should now rec- trained product (garage door, securi- ognize the HomeLink signal and...
  • Page 281 Driving tips Reprogramming a single Gate operator programming & Accessories HomeLink button canadian programming If you would like additional informa- tion on the HomeLink Wireless To program a device to HomeLink During programming, your hand-held Control System, HomeLink compati- using a HomeLink button previously transmitter may automatically stop ble products, or to purchase other trained, follow these steps:...
  • Page 282 Driving tips This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS- 210. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: 1. This device may not cause inter- ference, and 2. This device must accept any inter- ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 283: Label Information

    Driving tips LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labels Frame number VIN label and identification numbers located on your vehicle. The label locations are identified in the illustrations shown. Vehicle identification number (VIN) To check the frame number under 1KMA6001 1KMB5042 the passenger seat, remove the Compliance label...
  • Page 284 Driving tips 2.0L 1KMA6003 2.7L 1KMN5045 Tire specification / pressure label 5KMB7015 Engine Number...
  • Page 285 Road warning / 6-2 In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2 Overheating / 6-3 Emergency starting / 6-4 Electrical circuit protection / 6-7 Towing / 6-14 If you have a flat tire / 6-19 In case of an emergency...
  • Page 286: In Case Of An Emergency While Driving

    In case of an emergency ROAD WARNING IN CASE OF AN EMER- GENCY WHILE DRIVING Depress the flasher switch with the ignition switch in any position. The If the engine stalls at a cross- flasher switch is located in the center road or crossing console switch panel.
  • Page 287: Overheating

    Do not remove the radiator cap 2. Turn on your emergency flashers. call an Authorized Kia Dealer for when the engine and radiator assistance. 3. Try to start the engine again. If are hot.
  • Page 288: Emergency Starting

    In case of an emergency EMERGENCY STARTING ✽ ✽ NOTICE Jump starting WARNING - Battery Jump starting can be dangerous if Use only a 12-volt jumper system. • Keep all flames or sparks done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid You can damage a 12-volt starting away from the battery.
  • Page 289 In case of an emergency Connecting jumper cables Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. ➀ ➁ Discharged battery ➂ Booster battery ➃ Jumper Cables 1KMN4001...
  • Page 290 ➃ ing is not apparent, you should have away from the battery ( ). Do not your vehicle checked connect it to or near any part that Authorized Kia Dealer. moves when engine cranked. Refer to illustration on page 6-5.
  • Page 291: Electrical Circuit Protection

    Avoid the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse using the system involved and imme- has blown, the element inside the diately consult an Authorized Kia fuse will be melted. Dealer. Normal Blown...
  • Page 292 If it fits loosely, consult an Authorized 2. Open the left side trim of the dri- Kia Dealer. ✽ ✽ NOTICE ver’s instrument panel. Do not If you do not have a spare, use a...
  • Page 293 4. Push in a new fuse of the same removal. rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips. ✽ ✽ NOTICE If it fits loosely, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer. If the ALT fuse is blown, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer.
  • Page 294 In case of an emergency Fuse/Relay panel description Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity. Driver’s side panel Engine compartment 1KMA4009/1KMR4010...
  • Page 295 In case of an emergency Driver side panel Description Fuse rating Protected component Description Fuse rating Protected component TAIL RH Taillight (right) P/WDW-2 Power window (right) RR HTR Rear defroster SPARE Spare fuse HAZARD Hazard warning light IG COIL Ignition coil SAFETY P/WDW Safety power window T/SIG...
  • Page 296 In case of an emergency Engine compartment Description Fuse rating Protected component Description Fuse rating Protected component A/CON Air conditioner relay Daytime running light Automatic transaxle control relay F/FOG Front fog light COND2 Condenser (low) relay F/PUMP Fuel pump DEICE Defroster relay F/WIPER Front wiper...
  • Page 297 In case of an emergency ✽ ✽ NOTICE • If the power connector fuse is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warning chime, audio, clock and interior lamps, etc., will not oper- Power connector fuse ate. Some items must be reset after replacement.
  • Page 298: Towing

    Kia dealer or a commer- and dollies or flatbed equipment on the ground (without dollies) and cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting with all the wheels off the ground.
  • Page 299 If towing is necessary, we recom- • Do not tow with sling-type equip- mend you to have it done by an ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed Authorized Kia dealer or a commer- equipment. cial tow truck service. 6 15...
  • Page 300 In case of an emergency ✽ ✽ NOTICE If towing service is not available in an Towing in this manner may be done emergency, your vehicle may be only on hard-surfaced roads for a • Attach a towing strap to the tow temporarily towed using a cable or short distance and at low speeds.
  • Page 301 (about 30 cm (12 inches) tinue the towing. Contact an wide) in the middle of the strap for Authorized Kia dealer or a easy visibility. commercial tow truck service • Drive carefully so that the towing for assistance.
  • Page 302 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 303: If You Have A Flat Tire

    In case of an emergency IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE Important - use of compact spare tire your vehicle is equipped with a com- pact spare tire. This compact spare tire takes up less space than a regu- lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a conventional tire and is designed for temporary use only.
  • Page 304: In Case Of An Emergency

    In case of an emergency When using a compact spare tire, • Do not take this vehicle through an CAUTION observe the following precautions: automatic car wash. This spare tire should be used • Under no circumstances should • This tire should not be installed on only for VERY short distances.
  • Page 305 In case of an emergency (Continued) WARNING - Changing • The vehicle can easily roll off tires jack causing serious • Never attempt vehicle repairs injury or death. No person in the traffic lanes of a public should place any portion of road or highway.
  • Page 306 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 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 307 In case of an emergency WARNING - Jack location To reduce the possibility of injury, be sure to use only the jack provided with the vehicle and in the correct jack position; never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support. 1KMA4018 OKM069019 6.
  • Page 308 9. Remove the wheel lug nuts by station. The specified tightening Authorized Kia Dealer. turning them counterclockwise, torque is 9~11 kg•m (65-79 lb•ft, then remove the wheel. 88-107 N•m). Improperly tight- ened wheel lug nuts could cause 10.
  • Page 309 In case of an emergency WARNING - Wheel studs If the studs are damaged, they may lose their ability to retain the wheel. This could lead to the loss of the wheel and a collision resulting in serious injuries. To prevent the jack, jack handle, wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire from rattling while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly.
  • Page 310: Maintenance

    Maintenance services / 7-3 Maintenance schedule / 7-4 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-8 Owner maintenance / 7-12 Engine compartment / 7-15 Engine oil and oil filter / 7-17 Engine cooling system / 7-19 Brakes and clutch / 7-22 Parking brake / 7-23 Power steering / 7-24 Automatic transaxle / 7-25...
  • Page 311 Exterior care / 7-50 Interior care / 7-53 Maintenance...
  • Page 312: Maintenance Services

    Authorized performed on your vehicle in accor- Kia Dealer perform this work. dance with the scheduled mainte- An Authorized Kia Dealer has facto- nance service charts shown on the ry-trained technicians and genuine following pages. You need this infor-...
  • Page 313: Maintenance Schedule

    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 (if equipped) Air cleaner element...
  • Page 314 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 Transfer case fluid (4WD) Rear differential fluid (4WD) Front suspension ball joints Brakes/clutch fluid...
  • Page 315 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 316 Maintenance Chart symbols: I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust of replace. R- Replace or change 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 317: Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items

    Have an authorized KIA dealer more frequent oil and filter changes starting. If an excessive amount of replace any damaged or leaking are required.
  • Page 318 Vacuum crankcase ventilation Air cleaner filter hoses Inspect all parts related to the timing A Genuine KIA air cleaner filter is belt for damage and deformation. recommended when the filter is Inspect the surface of hoses for evi- Replace any damaged parts immedi- replaced.
  • Page 319 Maintenance Cooling system Brake hoses and lines Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors Check cooling system components, Visually check for proper installation, such as radiator, coolant reservoir, chafing, cracks, deterioration and Check the pads for excessive wear, hoses and connections for leakage any leakage.
  • Page 320 Maintenance Steering gear box, linkage & Drive shafts and boots boots/lower arm ball joint Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, or With the vehicle stopped and engine damage. Replace any damaged off, check for excessive free-play in parts and, if necessary, repack the the steering wheel.
  • Page 321: Owner Maintenance

    • Check coolant level in coolant exhaust fumes in the vehicle. formed owner reservoir. Authorized Kia Dealer at the fre- • Check for vibrations in the steering quencies indicated to help ensure wheel. Notice any increased steer- WARNING safe, dependable operation of your...
  • Page 322 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 323 As explained earlier in this section, maintenance procedures. If several procedures can be done only you lack sufficient knowledge by an Authorized Kia Dealer with and experience or the proper special tools. tools and equipment to do the work, have it done by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
  • Page 324: Engine Compartment

    Maintenance ENGINE COMPARTMENT ■ ■ 2.0L Gasoline Engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Radiator cap 8. Positive battery terminal 9. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 10.
  • Page 325 Maintenance ■ ■ 2.7L Gasoline Engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Radiator cap 8. Positive battery terminal 9. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 10.
  • Page 326: Engine Oil And Oil Filter

    Maintenance ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER Checking the engine oil level 4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, 2.0L Gasoline Engine and re-insert it fully. 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. WARNING - Radiator 2. Start the engine and allow it to hose reach normal operating tempera- Be very careful not to touch the...
  • Page 327 Have engine oil and filter changed by an Authorized Kia Dealer according Use only the specified engine oil. to the Maintenance Schedule at the (Refer to "Recommended lubricants beginning of this section.
  • Page 328: 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 - Removing ating, do not remove the radi- filled at the factory.
  • Page 329 If the coolant level is low, add enough specified coolant to provide protec- tion against freezing and corrosion. Bring the level to F, but do not over- fill. If frequent additions are required, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for a cooling system inspection.
  • Page 330 Maintenance For mixture percentage, refer to the Changing the coolant following table. Have coolant changed by an autho- rized KIA dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the begin- Mixture Percentage (volume) ning of this section. Ambient Temperature Coolant Water...
  • Page 331: Brakes And Clutch

    Authorized Kia Authorized Kia Dealer. Dealer. Use only the specified brake/clutch fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubri- WARNING - Brake fluid 1KMN5020 cants and capacities"...
  • Page 332: Parking Brake

    If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an Authorized Kia Dealer. Stroke : 7~8 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
  • Page 333: Power Steering

    Check the connections for oil leaks, fluid, the vehicle should be inspected severe damage and the twists in the by an Authorized Kia Dealer. power steering hose before driving. ✽ ✽ NOTICE • To avoid damage to the power...
  • Page 334: Automatic Transaxle

    Maintenance AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) 2. After the transaxle is warmed up sufficiently (fluid temperature 70~80 °C (158~176 °F)), for exam- ple by 10 minutes usual driving, shift the selector lever through all positions then place the selector lever in N (Neutral) or P (Park) position.
  • Page 335 The transaxle fluid level should mine transaxle fluid level. changed by an Authorized Kia be checked when the engine is at Dealer according to the Maintenance normal operating temperature. ✽ ✽ NOTICE Schedule at the beginning of this This means that the engine, radi- section.
  • Page 336: Rear Differential (4Wd)

    Have rear differential fluid checked or Have transfer case fluid checked or changed by an Authorized Kia changed by an Authorized Kia Dealer according to the Maintenance Dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this Schedule at the beginning of this section.
  • Page 337: Lubricants And Fluids

    Maintenance LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Body lubrication WARNING - Coolant All moving points of the body, such • Do not use radiator coolant or as door hinges, hood hinges, and antifreeze in the washer fluid locks, should be lubricated each time reservoir.
  • Page 338: Air Cleaner

    Maintenance AIR CLEANER ✽ ✽ NOTICE Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in excessive engine wear. CAUTION - Engine Driving without an air cleaner encourages backfiring, which could cause a fire in the engine compartment. 1KMN5010 Element replacement Have...
  • Page 339: Climate Control Air Filter

    (fresh) are position is selected. If this hap- pens, have the climate control air fil- ter replaced by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
  • Page 340: Wiper Blades

    Maintenance WIPER BLADES Contamination of either the wind- Windshield wiper blade shield or the wiper blades with for- replacement eign matter can reduce the effective- When the wipers no longer clean ness of the windshield wipers. adequately, the blades may be worn Common sources of contamination or cracked, and require replacement.
  • Page 341 Maintenance 1LDA5024 1LDA5023 1KMB7038 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the Rear window wiper blade wiper blade assembly to expose replacement (if equipped) the plastic locking clip. 1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the wiper blade assembly. ✽...
  • Page 342: Battery

    Maintenance BATTERY (Continued) WARNING - Battery dangers If any electrolyte gets ➀ into your eyes, flush your Always read the follow- ➁ eyes with clean water for ing instructions carefully at least 15 minutes and when handling a battery. get immediate medical Keep lighted cigarettes attention.
  • Page 343 Maintenance Battery recharging (Continued) Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, An inappropriately dis- calcium-based battery. posed battery can be harmful to the environ- • If the battery becomes discharged ment and human health. in a short time (because, for exam- Dispose battery ple, the headlights or interior lights according to your local...
  • Page 344 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NOTICE (Continued) WARNING - Recharging • Before performing maintenance • Disconnect the battery charg- battery or recharging the battery, turn off er in the following order. When recharging the battery, all accessories and stop the engine. 1. Turn off the battery charger observe the following precau- •...
  • Page 345: Tires And Wheels

    If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer. Inflation pressures • Overinflation produces a harsh All tire pressures (including the ride, excessive wear at the center...
  • Page 346 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 347 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 348 The replacement compact spare tire should be the same size and design tire as the one provided with your CAUTION new Kia and should be mounted on 1KMA5026 the same compact spare tire wheel. Do not mix bias-ply and radial-...
  • Page 349 ABS equip your vehicle with any (Anti-lock Brake System) and tire/wheel combination not rec- (Electronic Stability ommended by Kia for off road Control) (if equipped) to work driving, you should not use irregularly. these tires for highway driving. (Continued)
  • Page 350 Maintenance Wheel replacement 2. Tire size designation A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire When replacing the metal wheels for size designation. You will need this any reason, make sure the new information when selecting replace- wheels are equivalent to the original ment tires for your car.
  • Page 351: Index

    Maintenance Example tire size designation: Wheel size designation Tire speed ratings (These numbers are provided as an Wheels are also marked with impor- The chart below lists many of the dif- example only; your tire size designa- tant information that you need if you ferent speed ratings currently being tor could vary depending on your ever have to replace one.
  • Page 352 Maintenance 3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire 4. Tire ply composition and mate- WARNING - Tire age Identification Number) rial Tires degrade over time, even Any tires that are over 6 years, based The number of layers or plies of rub- when they are not being used.
  • Page 353 Maintenance 5. Maximum permissible inflation 6. Maximum load rating 7. Uniform tire quality grading pressure This number indicates the maximum Quality grades can be found where load in kilograms and pounds that applicable on the tire sidewall This number is the greatest amount can be carried by the tire.
  • Page 354 The tires available as standard or optional equipment on Kia vehicles Sustained high temperature can may vary with respect to grade. cause the material of the tires to...
  • Page 355 Maintenance Tire terminology and defini- Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in DOT Markings: The DOT code which the plies are laid at alternate includes Tire Identification tions angles less than 90 degrees to the Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des- Air Pressure: The amount of air centerline of the tread.
  • Page 356 Maintenance Intended Outboard Sidewall: The Maximum Load Rating: The load Outward Facing Sidewall: The side side of an asymmetrical tire, that rating for a tire at the maximum per- of a asymmetrical tire that has a par- must always face outward when missible inflation pressure for that ticular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
  • Page 357 Maintenance Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire in Tread: The portion of a tire that Vehicle Maximum Load on the which the ply cords that extend to the comes into contact with the road. Tire: Load on an individual tire due to beads are laid at 90 degrees to the curb and accessory weight plus Treadwear...
  • Page 358 Maintenance All season tires Summer tires Snow tires Kia specifies all season tires on Kia specifies summer tires on some If you equip your car with snow tires, some models to provide good perfor- models to provide superior perfor- they should be the same size and mance for use all year round, includ- mance on dry roads.
  • Page 359: Exterior Care

    Maintenance EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution Finish maintenance CAUTION It is very important to follow the label Washing • Do not use strong soap, chem- directions when using any chemical To help protect your vehicle’s finish ical detergents or hot water, cleaner or polish.
  • Page 360 Maintenance Waxing Finish damage repair Wax the vehicle when water will no Deep scratches or stone chips in the longer bead on the paint. painted surface must be repaired promptly. Exposed metal will quickly Always wash and dry the vehicle rust and may develop into a major before waxing.
  • Page 361 Maintenance Bright-metal maintenance Thoroughly flush the vehicle under- Aluminum wheel maintenance body and wheel openings with luke- • To remove road tar and insects, The aluminum wheels are coated warm or cold water once a month, use a tar remover, not a scraper or with a clear protective finish.
  • Page 362: Interior Care

    Maintenance INTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Cleaning the upholstery and Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt interior trim webbing Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oil from con- Clean the belt webbing with any mild Vinyl tacting the dashboard because they soap solution recommended for Remove dust and loose dirt from may cause damage or discoloration.
  • Page 363: Specifications

    Specifications / 8-2 Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4 Specifications...
  • Page 364 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS The specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more precise and more up-to-date information. Dimensions Light bulbs Light Bulb Wattage Item mm (in) Headlights (Low/High) 55/60 Overall length 4350 (171.3)
  • Page 365 Specifications Tires Item Inflation Pressure Wheel lug nut torque Tire Wheel kPa (psi) kg·m (lb·ft, N·m) 9~11 P215/65R16 96T 6.5J x 16 210 (30) (65~79, 88~107) 9~11 P235/60R16 99T 6.5J x 16 210 (30) (65~79, 88~107) 9~11 P235/55R17 98T 7.0J x 17 210 (30) (65~79, 88~107) Compact spare tire...
  • Page 366: Recommended Lubricants And Capacities

    Specifications RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy. These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle. Lubricant Volume Classification...
  • Page 367 Specifications Recommended SAE viscosity Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has When choosing an oil, consider the an effect on fuel economy and cold range of temperature your vehicle number weather operating (starting and oil will be operated in before the next oil flow).
  • Page 368 Index...
  • Page 369: How To Use This Manual

    Index Emission control system ..... . . 5-3 Engine compartment ......7-15 Engine cooling system .
  • Page 370: Interior Overview

    Index Instrument panel overview ..... 2-3 Interior care ....... . 7-53 Interior features .
  • Page 371 Index Trailer towing ....... 5-33 Transfer case (4WD) ......7-27 Using four-wheel drive.

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