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Kia Sorento 2006 Owner's Manual

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KIA, THE COMPANY
Congratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. It will give you years of driv-
ing pleasure. Now that you are the owner of a Kia vehicle, you'll probably be asked a lot of
questions 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 syllable, 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 The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to the world” or “to come up out of to the world.” The second syllable, a, means “Asia.” So, the word Kia, means “to arise from”...
  • Page 2 Kia the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to discontinue replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete or change specifications or design at any time without satisfaction.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVING TIPS IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION How to Use This Manual ......1-2 Vehicle Handling Instruction ......1-3 Vehicle Break-In Process .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    By reading your ✽ ✽ NOTICE continued satisfaction with your Kia manual, you will learn about features, vehicle. You should carefully read and A NOTICE indicates a situation in...
  • Page 6 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 600 miles (1 000 km) you accident or vehicle rollover.
  • Page 7 YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE Interior and Exterior Overview ......2-2 Instrument Panel Overview......2-3...

  • Page 8: Interior And Exterior Overview

    YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Outside rearview mirror 2. Instrument cluster 3. Steering wheel 4. Seat 5. Rear hatch window 6. Rear hatch 7. Door 8. Power window switches 9. Rear door child safety lock 10.

  • Page 9: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Light control / Turn signals 2. 4 wheel drive control knob (if equipped) 3. Instrument cluster 4. Wiper/Washer PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 5. Climate control system (if equipped) 6. Radio (if equipped) 7.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Keys..........3-2 Immobilizer System .

  • Page 11: Knowing Your Vehicle

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE KEYS CAUTION WARNING - Ignition Key Use only Kia original parts for Leaving children unattended in the ignition key in your vehicle. a vehicle with the ignition key is If an aftermarket key is used, dangerous even if the key is not the ignition switch may not in the ignition.

  • Page 12: Immobilizer System

    One after it starts. Keep each key sepa- side of the key has the Kia logo rately not to have any malfunction and the other side has the “M”...
  • Page 13 3. To enter the first digit (in this exam- dure, have your vehicle towed ple “2”), turn the ignition key to the by an authorized Kia dealer for ON and ACC position twice. Wait 3 inspection necessary seconds but not more than 10 sec- repairs.

  • Page 14: Door Locks

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Two turn unlock system To unlock the other doors and rear hatch, turn the key to the rear of the LOCK vehicle twice within three seconds. To lock all doors and rear hatch, turn the UNLOCK key toward the front of the vehicle once.
  • Page 15 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE • Unlock ( WARNING If you depress the corresponding Leaving your vehicle unlocked button on the transmitter, all the dri- can invite theft or possible harm ver’s door will unlock, the hazard to you or others from someone lamp will flash twice and the dome hiding in your vehicle while you light and/or rear cargo area light will...
  • Page 16 3. Reassemble the transmitter. radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal 4. Check the transmitter operation. operation of the transmitter. • If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, contact an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 17 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE LOCK UNLOCK UNLOCK LOCK UNLOCK LOCK S2BLA305 S2BLC307 S2BLC305B • If you lock/unlock the passenger Operating Door Locks From Central Door Locks (If equipped) door with the manual door lock, all • Pressing the front portion of the Inside the vehicle the doors and rear hatch will auto- door lock switch will automatically...
  • Page 18 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE • To lock a rear door so that it cannot WARNING - Unattended be opened from the inside, push Children the child safety lock located on the rear edge of the door to the enclosed vehicle “LOCKED” position before closing become extremely hot, causing LOCKED FREE...

  • Page 19: Windows

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows Driver’s Window Automatic-down Window Switch The ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate. driver’s window Each door has a power window switch “Automatic-Down” feature. To activate that controls that door’s window. the express-down feature, momen- However, the driver has a power win- tarily depress the front of the switch...
  • Page 20 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Power Window Switch WARNING The driver’s power window switch - Power Windows provides two (2) separate window- • Keep the driver’s door power down functions. window lock switch in the ON • Depressing the driver’s power win- (depressed) position, except dow switch completely lowers the when someone is operating a...
  • Page 21 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE ✽ ✽ NOTICE The driver’s door power window “LOCK” switch must be in the OFF position (not depressed) to operate the passenger door win- dows. S2BLA307 Passenger Doors Power Window Controls To open a window, press down on the front portion of the power window switch.

  • Page 22: Front Seat

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE FRONT SEAT (Continued) WARNING - Driver’s Seat • The Canadian Motor Vehicle • Adjusting the driver’s seat with Safety Standards (CMVSS) the vehicle in motion could recommends that the driver cause loss of control and a sit at least 10 inches (250 mm) serious accident.
  • Page 23 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION WARNING - Front Seat Loose objects in the driver’s Riding in a vehicle with a front foot area could interfere with seatback reclined could lead to the operation of the foot pedals, serious or fatal injury in an acci- possibly causing an accident.
  • Page 24 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE To change the height (rear portion) of the seat cushion, rotate the knob located on the outside of the seat cushion. • To lower the seat cushion, rotate the knob toward the front of the vehicle. • To raise the seat cushion, rotate the knob toward the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 25 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Driver Seat Adjustment - Power (Continued) (If equipped) • In order to avoid unnecessary The driver seat can be adjusted by airbag injuries including the using the control knob on the outside possibility of severe injury or of the seat.
  • Page 26 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE ✽ ✽ NOTICE Prior to operating the vehicle, ensure the seat is locked securely by trying to move the seat forward or backward without using the control knob. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly. S2BLA340B S2BLA340C Adjusting the Front Seatback...
  • Page 27 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING To minimize the risk of possible severe personal injury in the event of a collision, both the dri- ver's and passenger's seat- backs should be in a normal seating position while the car is in motion. The protection pro- vided by the vehicle’s restraint S2BLA340D S2BLA340E...
  • Page 28 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE ✽ ✽ NOTICE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF The seat warmer will not operate if ambient temperature is above 37±3°C (98.5±5.5°F). AUTO MODE AUTO AMB TEMP Release lever 5BLC451 S1BLA257 Heating the Front Seats Headrest (If equipped) All the seat headrests provide com- fort and also help protect your head The front seats can be electrically and neck in the event of certain kinds...
  • Page 29 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE If your vehicle is equipped with the WARNING - Headrests headrest swing feature, the front headrests may be adjusted forward • To reduce the risk of head and to four positions by pulling it forward. neck injuries, don’t operate To adjust the headrest backwards, the vehicle with the headrest pull it forward and release it.

  • Page 30: Rear Seat

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE REAR SEAT (Continued) WARNING • No passenger should ride in - Rear Seatback the cargo area or sit or lie on • The rear seatback must be folded seatbacks while the securely latched. If not, pas- vehicle is moving. All passen- sengers and objects could be gers must be in seats and thrown forward resulting in...
  • Page 31 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE S2BLB301C S2BLB301D S2BLB301E 2. Remove the headrest and put the 3. Press the lock release button on To fold the rear seat: headrest poles into the holes on the seatbacks, then fold the seat- 1. Pull up the strap to lift the rear por- the rear of the seat cushion.
  • Page 32 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE To unfold the rear seat: 1. Lift and push the seatback back- ward firmly until it clicks into place. 2. Replace the headrest on the seat- back. 3. Push the seat cushion down firmly. S2BLB301G S1BLB208 ✽ ✽ NOTICE CAUTION When returning the rear seatbacks When you fold the rear seatback...
  • Page 33 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle. Emission con- trol system components cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor. WARNING - Cargo S2BLB301F Cargo should always Center Armrest secured to prevent it from shift- ing and causing injury to the This armrest is located in the center vehicle occupants.

  • Page 34: Safety Belts

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY BELTS The safety belt pre-tensioner system Driver’s side airbag Passenger’s consists mainly of the following com- side airbag ponents. Their locations are shown in the illus- tration. 1. SRS airbag warning light. 2. Seat belt pre-tensioner assembly. 3.
  • Page 35 “ON” or “ACC”, or if it remains illuminated for more than 6 seconds, or if it illumi- nates while the vehicle is being driven, please have an author- ized Kia dealer inspect the sys- tem as soon as possible. 3-26...
  • Page 36 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE We strongly recommend that the Since the inertial locks do not require The rear safety belts use a special driver and all passengers be properly a collision to lock up, you may auto-lock feature designed to allow a restrained at all times by using the become aware of the safety belts child restraint to be used in these...
  • Page 37 No safety belts are you cannot untwist or unjam • Never wear the shoulder por- provided for the cargo area. the safety belt, see your Kia tion of the safety belt across Persons riding in the vehicle dealer immediately. Never drive the neck or face.
  • Page 38 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE (Continued) (Continued) • Inspect the safety belts peri- • Wear the lap portion as low as odically for excessive wear or possible. Be sure that the lap damage. Pull out each belt belt fits snugly around the fully and look for fraying, cuts, hips.
  • Page 39 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Type B As a reminder to the driver and pas- senger, safety belt warning light will blink for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON regardless of belt fastening. If the driver's safety belt is unfastened after the ignition switch is ON, the safety belt warning light will blink for approximately 6 seconds.
  • Page 40 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hip S2BLA373 S2BLD320 S2BLA374 bone as possible 4. Position the lap portion of the belt 5. Adjust the shoulder anchor posi- To unfasten the lap/shoulder belt: across your lap as LOW ON THE tion to your size.
  • Page 41 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE (Continued) WARNING - Safety Belts • Never use a single belt to • The seatbacks should always restrain more than one person remain comfortable, at a time. upright position while the Failure to follow these warnings vehicle is in motion. The safe- will increase the chance and ty belt system will provide the severity of injury in an accident.
  • Page 42 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE There will be an audible “click” when the tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the prop- er 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 43 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Proper Use and Care of the Safety Type A Belt System To ensure that the safety belts provide the maximum protection, please follow these instructions: • Use the belts at all times - even on short trips. E6BLA390 •...
  • Page 44 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Restraint of Infants and Small Many companies manufacture child- Restraint of Pregnant Women Children restraint systems (often called child Pregnant women should wear seats) for infants and small children. To increase their safety, infants and lap/shoulder belt assemblies when- An acceptable child-restraint system young children should always be ever possible according to specific...
  • Page 45 In an accident they will all instructions in this section not be properly restrained and of your Kia manual and the may receive worse injuries instructions that came on and from being thrown forward or with an improved child safety crushed against one another.
  • Page 46 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Restraint of Large Children Placement of a Child Restraint ✽ ✽ NOTICE System As children grow, they may need to The driver’s safety belt incorpo- use new child restraints, including We recommend that, whenever pos- rates the emergency lock mode larger child seats or booster seats, sible, you put the child restraint in the only.
  • Page 47 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE ADVANCED AIRBAG S2BLB350 S2MS103005 Installing a child restraint system Placing a passenger safety belt in the rear center seat Into the auto lock mode WARNING - Child Restraint Placement To install a child restraint system in The use of the auto lock mode will the rear center seat, do the following: ensure that the normal movement of Never use a child restraint in...
  • Page 48 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE "Click" S2BLD310 S2BLD301 S2BLD302 2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch 3. Pull the shoulder portion of the 4. Slowly allow the belt to retract. Pull into the buckle. Listen for the dis- safety belt all the way out. When up on the shoulder webbing.
  • Page 49 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Child restraint anchor position WARNING For small children and babies, the - Auto Lock Mode use of a child seat or infant seat is The lap/shoulder belt automati- strongly recommended. This child cally returns to the “emergency seat or infant seat should be of lock mode”...
  • Page 50 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Installing a Child Restraint seat ; Tether anchor cover WARNING 1. Position the child restraint seat on - Child Restraint the rear passenger seat cushion. Check that the child restraint 2. Route the child restraint seat teth- system is secure by pushing er strap over the back of the seat.
  • Page 51 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Once you have installed the ISOFIX child restraint, assure that the seat is properly attached to the ISOFIX and tether anchors. Also, test the child restraint seat before you place the child in it. Tilt the seat from side to side.
  • Page 52 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE (Continued) (Continued) WARNING • Do not install a child restraint • Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX- If the child restraint is not seat at the rear center seating compatible child restraint seat anchored properly, the risk of a position using the vehicle’s only to the appropriate loca- child being seriously injured or...
  • Page 53 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE AIRBAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ➂ ➆ ➅ Occupant classifi- SRS control module cation system ➃ ➁ ➀ ➆ ➅ ➄ ➃ ➄ Front impact sensor Side impact sensor ➀ ➁ ➂ Driver’s airbag Front passenger’s Curtain Airbag airbag AIRBAG...
  • Page 54 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE ➀ Driver’s airbag What your airbag system does What your airbag system does not (see page 3- 48) Driver’s airbag and front passenger’s ➁ Front passenger’s airbag airbag are designed to supplement The air bag system is designed to (see page 3- 49) the protection offered by the safety supplement the protection offered by...
  • Page 55 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE The importance of using (Continued) WARNING - Airbags & safety belts • Driver’s and front passenger’s Safety Belts There are four very important rea- airbag are designed to inflate • Even in vehicles with air bags, sons to use safety belts even with an only in certain frontal colli- you and your passengers airbag supplemental restraint sys-...
  • Page 56 • Emergency power backup in case starting the vehicle, have the your car’s electrical system is dis- vehicle towed to an author- connected in a crash. ized Kia dealer for inspection and necessary repairs. 3-47...
  • Page 57 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE The advanced SRS offers the ability WARNING to control the airbag inflation with two levels. A first stage level is provided • Ignoring the SRS indictor light for moderate-severity impacts. A sec- (airbag indicator and passen- ond stage level is provided for more ger airbag off indicator) can severe impacts.
  • Page 58 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING • You must always sit as far back from the steering wheel airbag as possible (chest at least 10 inches (250 mm) away from the steering wheel), while still maintaining a com- fortable seating position for good vehicle control, in order 5BLA002 5BLA370...
  • Page 59 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Always be sure that you and all vehi- Main components of Occupant The location of OCS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF cle occupants are seated and warning indicator Classification System restrained properly (sitting upright • A detection device located within with the seat in an upright position, the front passenger seat cushion.
  • Page 60 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE • The "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant indicator illuminates after the igni- classification system tion key is turned to the "ON" posi- Indicator/Warning light Devices tion or after the engine is started. If Condition detected by the front passenger seat is unoccu- Front passenger front...
  • Page 61 Kia dealer if the occupant clas- nate when the ignition key is The child could be severely sification system is not work- turned to "ON"...
  • Page 62 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE (Continued) (Continued) • If a very low weight adult is Do Not Do This: Do Not Do This: seated in the front passenger seat, the occupant classifica- tion system may or may not turn off the right front passen- ger air bag, depending upon the person's seating position and body type.
  • Page 63 This will placed on the front passenger's disable the OCS unless a seat or if the temperature of the proper Kia replacement seat is seat changes while the seat is used. unoccupied, the "PASSENGER • Do not place sharp objects on AIRBAG OFF"...
  • Page 64 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE (Continued) WARNING • Never allow front passenger to • The front seat passenger put their hands, feet or face on AIRBAG airbag is much larger than the or close to the instrument steering wheel airbag and panel. In the event of airbag inflates with considerably more deployment, such a misposi- force.
  • Page 65 Make crash severity, angle, speed and Kia dealer. sure to put the child restraint impact. The curtain airbags are not Failure to follow the above men- system as far away from the...
  • Page 66 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Why didn’t my airbag go off in a ➁ collision? (Inflation and non-inflation condi- tions of the airbag) There are many types of accidents in which the airbag would not be ➀ expected to provide additional pro- ➂...
  • Page 67 Have could result in serious per- vehicle checked sonal injury or death. repaired by the authorized Kia • If the installation location or dealer. 5BLA2061 angle of the sensors is altered • Your vehicle been...
  • Page 68 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Although the front airbags (driver’s and front passenger’s airbags) are designed to inflate only in frontal col- lision, it may inflate in any collision if front impact sensors are delivered with certain impact. Curtain airbags are designed to inflate only in side impact collision, it may inflate in any collision if side impact sensors are delivered with...
  • Page 69 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 1BLA231 1BLA234 1BLA233 • Airbags may not inflate in rear colli- • Front airbags may not inflate in side • In a slant impact or collision, The sions, because occupants are impact collision, because occu- force delivered will be relatively moved backward by the force of the pants move to the direction of the weaker than that of frontal or side...
  • Page 70 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 5BLA230 5BLA612 5BLA2066 • At the moment of an accident, driv- • Airbags may not inflate in rollover • Airbags may not inflate if the vehi- ers brake heavily with reflex. In accidents because airbag deploy- cle collides with objects such as such heavy braking, the front por- ment would not provide proper pro- utility poles or trees, where the...
  • Page 71 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE • The front airbags will completely How does the airbag system inflate and deflate in an instant. WARNING operate It is virtually impossible for you to • Driver should sit as far back • Airbag only operates when the igni- see the airbags inflate during an (at least 10 inches (250 mm) tion switch is turned to ON or...
  • Page 72 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Noise and smoke WARNING When the airbags inflate, they make When the airbags deploy, the a loud noise and they leave smoke airbag related parts in steering and powder in the air inside of the wheel and/or instrument panel vehicle.

  • Page 73: Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System

    This must be done by an child restraint system as far Airbag warning light authorized Kia dealer. away from the door side as The purpose of airbag warning light • If the airbag warning indicator light...
  • Page 74 Have them checked • Do not work on the system’s by an authorized Kia dealer. components or wiring. This could cause the airbags to • When leaving the vehicle at an...
  • Page 75 Note that these government warnings focus on the risk to children, Kia also wants you to be aware of the risks which adults are exposed to. Those have been described in previous pages.

  • Page 76: Rear Hatch

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE REAR HATCH WARNING - Rear Hatch • Check to be sure the rear hatch is completely closed before driving. If the rear hatch is open, exhaust gases UNLOCK LOCK can enter the vehicle. • Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available.
  • Page 77 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE ✽ ✽ NOTICE If the rear hatch window is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may enter the vehicle result- ing in serious illness or damage to the occupants. S2BLC305E S2BLB351 The window will raise completely by Opening the Rear Hatch Window itself after it has been raised halfway.

  • Page 78: Hood

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE HOOD S2BLA419C S2BLA316 S2BLA317A 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, 3. Raise the hood. It will raise com- Opening the Hood: slightly raise the hood, push the pletely by itself after it has been 1. Pull the release lever on the lower secondary latch to the right and lift raised halfway.

  • Page 79: Fuel Filler Lid

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE FUEL FILLER LID Closing the Hood: WARNING - Refueling • Check the area under the hood to • If pressurized fuel sprays out, CLOSE make certain all filler caps are in it can cause serious injuries. place and that all loose items have Always remove the fuel cap been removed.
  • Page 80 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE (Continued) (Continued) WARNING • Do not get back into a vehicle • Do not use cellular phones Automotive fuels are flamma- once you have begun refuel- around a gas station or while ble/explosive materials. When ing. Do not touch, rub or slide refueling any vehicle.

  • Page 81: Auto Fuel Cutoff Switch

    DO NOT use replacement, use only a genuine matches or a lighter and DO Kia cap or the equivalent speci- NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cig- fied for your vehicle. An incorrect arette in your vehicle while at...

  • Page 82: Steering Wheel

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WARNING - Tilt Steering • Never adjust the position of the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion, or you may lose control of the vehi- cle. S R S AIRBAG • After adjusting, push the steering wheel up and down to be certain it is locked in S2BLA422C...

  • Page 83: Mirrors

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Outside Rearview Mirrors ✽ ✽ NOTICE Be sure to adjust mirror angles The mirrors stop moving when they before driving. reach the maximum adjusting angles, but the motor continues to operate while switch WARNING depressed. Do not depress the - Convex Mirror switch longer than necessary, the The outside rearview mirrors...
  • Page 84 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Outside Rearview Mirror Heater (If equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater is Day/Night lever actuated in conjunction with the rear window defroster. To heat the outside rearview mirror glass, push the switch for the rear window defroster. The outside rearview mirror glass will Night be heated for defrosting or defogging...

  • Page 85: Interior Lights

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE INTERIOR LIGHTS Type A CAUTION Do not place objects in the rear seat or cargo area which would interfere with your vision out the rear window. S2BLC301 S2BLA430J Type B Electric type (if equipped) The electric day/night rearview mirror automatically controls the glare from the headlights of the car behind you.
  • Page 86 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR S2BLA324 S2BLA325 S2BLA750A Dome Light Rear Cargo Area Light Door Courtesy Lamp The dome light has three buttons: The switch has three positions: The door courtesy lamp comes ON when the door is opened to assist OFF - The light stays OFF even OFF - The light stays off even when a when you get in or out and also to...

  • Page 87: Cup Holder

    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 88: Sunglass Holder

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE SUNGLASS HOLDER (IF EQUIPPED) S2BLA430H A compartment is provided at the overhead console to store sunglass- es. 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 89: Storage Compartment

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LO W 5BLA335A S2BLA411A S2BLA339A Center Tray Multi Box Center Console Storage To use the storage compartment, The multi box may be opened by To use the console storage compart- press the front face, and then release pulling it out by its handle grip.
  • Page 90 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed while driving. ✽ ✽ NOTICE S2BLA370 S2BLA313B To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the glove box. Under Tray (If equipped) Glove Box The under tray is located under the...

  • Page 91: Electrical Power Outlet

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET (IF EQUIPPED) To plug in auxiliary electrical equip- (Continued) ment, flip the outlet cover open from • If you have to use to the electrical the edge of the cover and follow the accessories that draw higher proper installation instructions that power (vacuum cleaner, lights, are included with any electrical...

  • Page 92: Sunroof

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you can slide or tilt your sun- roof with the sunroof switches located on the overhead console. S2BLA430C S2BLA430G Sliding the Sunroof Tilting the Sunroof The sunroof can be opened or closed To tilt the sunroof, momentarily press when the ignition switch is in the “ON”...
  • Page 93 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE In case of an Emergency ✽ ✽ NOTICE If the sunroof does not open electri- • Do not depress the sunroof switch cally: longer than necessary. It could 1. Remove the overhead console. cause the failure of the sunroof motor.
  • Page 94 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Resetting the Sunroof 3. Press and hold the TILT UP button once again until the sunroof PUSH When your battery happens to be dis- moves slightly and returns to the connected or discharged, or you use original TILT UP position. the emergency handle to operate the 4.

  • Page 95: Antenna

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE ANTENNA LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED) CAUTION • Be sure to remove the anten- na before washing the car in an automatic car wash or it may be damaged. • When reinstalling your anten- na, it is important that it is fully tightened to ensure prop- er reception.

  • Page 96: Tonneau Cover

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED) CAUTION Do not put fragile, bulky or excessive quantity of items into luggage net. They could be damaged. WARNING S2BLB313 Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over- stretch. ALWAYS keep face and To use the tonneau cover, pull the S2BLB312A body out of recoll path.

  • Page 97: Luggage Center Box

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE LUGGAGE CENTER BOX (IF EQUIPPED) CAUTION • Do not place objects on the tonneau cover. Such objects may be thrown about inside vehicle possibly injure vehicle occupants dur- ing an accident or when brak- ing. • Never allow anyone to ride in S2BLB314 the luggage compartment.

  • Page 98: Roof Rack

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE ROOF RACK (IF EQUIPPED) • Loading cargo or luggage above ✽ ✽ NOTICE 45 kg (100 lbs) on the roof rack • The cross bars should be posi- may damage your vehicle. tioned before carrying a load on When you carry large objects, the roof rack.

  • Page 99: Driving Your Vehicle

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Switch ........4-2 Starting the Gasoline Engine .

  • Page 100: Ignition Switch

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft The warning lights can be checked Steering Column Lock before the engine is started. This is Ignition switch position the normal running position after the LOCK engine is started. The steering wheel locks to protect Do not leave the ignition switch ON if against theft.
  • Page 101 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transaxle (Continued) WARNING - Ignition Key When turning the ignition switch to • Never reach through • It is dangerous to turn the the LOCK position, the shift lever steering wheel for the ignition ignition switch to LOCK or must be in the P (Park) position.

  • Page 102: Starting The Engine

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Make sure the parking brake is 3. Turn the ignition switch to START ✽ ✽ NOTICE applied. and hold it there until the engine starts (a maximum of 10 seconds), If the engine stalls while you are in 2.
  • Page 103 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Make sure the parking brake is 4. If the engine has not yet started, If the engine fails to start when applied. release the accelerator after crank- the engine is warm: ing the engine. Without depressing 2.
  • Page 104 10 seconds. If the engine stalls normal operating temperature. If the or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds noise does not stop, have the vehicle before re-engaging the starter. inspected by an authorized Kia deal- Improper use of the starter may damage it.

  • Page 105: Manual Transmission

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED) A special safety feature prevents WARNING inadvertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to R - Manual (Reverse). The gearshift lever must Transmission be returned to the Neutral position Before leaving the driver’s seat, 1 3 5 before shifting into R (Reverse).
  • Page 106 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Recommended Shift Speeds Downshifting The chart shows when to shift for When you must slow down in heavy smooth driving and best fuel econo- traffic or while driving up steep hills, downshift before the engine starts to “labor’’.
  • Page 107 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (30-40LEi, IF EQUIPPED) Lock release button Prevents shift lever movement without first depressing the button. O/D System Shift lever Pressing the button de-acti- Normal transmission gear vates the O/D mode. Pressing ranges are provided on the again re-activates the O/D right side of the indicator.
  • Page 108 If the Emission Control System are not followed in the order Malfunction Indicator Light ( identified. CHECK flashes, it indicates an electrical problem with the transmission. Should this occur, have the vehicle checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as possible. 4-10...
  • Page 109 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE If the brake pedal is repeatedly Shift Lock System depressed and released with the shift For your safety, the Automatic lever in the P (Park) position, a chat- Transmission has a shift lock system tering noise near the shift lever may which prevents shifting the transmis- be heard.
  • Page 110 P (Park) release button is pushed in, Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as while the vehicle is in motion. AND set the parking brake possible.
  • Page 111 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE R (Reverse) D (Drive) 2 (Second Gear) Use this position to drive the vehicle This is the normal forward driving Use 2 (Second Gear) for more power backward. position. The transmission will auto- when climbing hills and for increased matically shift through a four-gear braking when going down hills.
  • Page 112 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Moving Up a Steep Grade From a ✽ ✽ NOTICE Standing Start Do not exceed the recommended To move up a steep grade from a maximum speeds in 2 (Second standing start, depress the brake Gear) or L (Low). Operating the pedal, shift the shift lever to D (Drive), vehicle at speeds above the maxi- 2 (Second) or L (Low) depending on...
  • Page 113 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A5SR1, IF EQUIPPED) Lock release button prevents shift lever movement without first depressing the button. + (UP) Automatic mode Sports mode - (DOWN) To move the shift lever from the P position, the ignition switch must be in the ON position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the lock release button must be depressed.
  • Page 114 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION WARNING - Automatic • Do not accelerate the engine Transmission in R (Reverse) or any forward Before leaving the driver’s seat, gear position with the brakes always make sure the shift lever Automatic is in the P (PARK) position; then mode + (UP) •...
  • Page 115 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Transmission ranges N (Neutral) WARNING The wheels and transmission are not P (Park) locked. The vehicle will roll freely • Shifting into P (Park) while the This position locks the transmission even on the slightest incline unless vehicle is in motion will cause and prevents the front wheels from the parking brake or service brakes...
  • Page 116 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE In sports mode, moving the shift lever ✽ ✽ NOTICE backwards and forwards will allow you to make gearshifts rapidly. In con- • Upshifts do not take place auto- trast to a manual transmission, the matically in sports mode. The sports mode allows gearshifts with driver must execute upshifts in Automatic...
  • Page 117 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Moving up a Steep grade from a Shift Lock System (Continued) Standing Start For your safety, the Automatic • In sports mode, when the engine Transmission has a shift lock system To move up a steep grade from a rpm approaches the red zone which prevents shifting the transmis- standing start, depress the brake...
  • Page 118 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation • You must learn how to corner in a WARNING 4WD vehicle as soon as possible. • Your vehicle allows you to drive in - Four Wheel Drive Do not rely on your experience in on-road and off-road conditions.
  • Page 119 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE • Always hold the steering wheel CAUTION WARNING firmly when you are driving off- road. If you are driving in heavy wind, Reduce speed when you turn the vehicle's higher center of corners. The center of gravity of •...
  • Page 120 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Knob position ✽ ✽ NOTICE This is used to set different positions. When the vehicle shifts into 4WD mode, a slight mechanical sound AUTO and vibration may be felt and does Full power delivered to front and rear not indicate a problem with the sys- LO W axle for increased traction.
  • Page 121 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Transfer shift knob operation CAUTION AUTO ↔ ↔ LOW If the vehicle moves while the 1. Stop the vehicle. transfer shift is in process, the 2. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual gearbox may be damaged. transmission) or put the shift lever LO W into N (Neutral) position (Automatic transmission).
  • Page 122 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE When 4WD is selected with the trans- Knob position ✽ ✽ NOTICE fer shift knob, the vehicle will switch This is used to set different positions. to 4WD operation after a few sec- • Do not select four wheel drive on onds.

  • Page 123: 4Lo (Low-Range 4-Wheel Drive)

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 2HI ➝ ➝ 4HI 4HI ↔ ↔ 4LO 4LO (Low-range 4-wheel drive) Turn the transfer knob from the 2HI 1. Stop the vehicle. Use 4LO for climbing or descending mode to 4HI mode at speed below hills, off-roads driving and towing the 2.
  • Page 124 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Approach Hill Straight Do not Approach at WARNING - Steep Hills Operation Angle Up/Down Driving across the contour of • Your vehicle allows you to drive in steep hills can be extremely on-road and off-road conditions. dangerous.
  • Page 125 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE • You must learn how to corner in a WARNING 4WD vehicle as soon as possible. Do not rely on your experience in If you are driving in heavy wind, conventional 2WD vehicles in the vehicle’s higher center of choosing a safe cornering speed.
  • Page 126 • The full time four wheel drive vehi- combination not recommended cle cannot be towed by an ordinari- by Kia for off road driving, you ly tow truck. Make sure that the should not use these tires for vehicle is towed with its four wheels highway driving.
  • Page 127 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING • Avoid high cornering speed. • Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns. • The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control your vehicle high speeds.

  • Page 128: Limited Slip Differential

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Power Brakes WARNING A limited slip differential if equipped, Your vehicle has power-assisted To avoid injury, never run the is for the rear wheel differential only. brakes that adjust automatically engine with one wheel off the The features of this limited slip differ- through normal usage.
  • Page 129 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE In the Event of Brake Failure (Continued) WARNING - Brakes If the service brakes should fail to • Wet brakes may result in the • Do not drive with your foot operate while the vehicle is in motion, vehicle not slowing down at resting on the brake pedal.
  • Page 130 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Disc Brake Wear Indicators ✽ ✽ NOTICE Your vehicle has disc brakes. To avoid costly brake repairs, do When your brake pads are worn and not continue to drive with worn it’s time for new pads, you will hear a brake pads.
  • Page 131 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Check the brake warning light each WARNING time you start the engine. This warn- ing will be illuminated when the To prevent unintentional move- engine is running and the parking ment when stopped and leaving brake is set. the vehicle, do not use the gearshift lever in place of the Before driving, be sure the parking...
  • Page 132 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Parking on Curbed Streets Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) (If equipped) • When parking your vehicle on an uphill grade, park as close to the WARNING curb as possible and turn the front - ABS Brakes wheels away from the curb so that Your ABS is not a substitute for the front wheels will contact the good driving judgement.
  • Page 133 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE The ABS system continuously sens- (Continued) es the speed of the wheels. If the • Driving too fast on poor road wheels are going to lock, the ABS surfaces. system repeatedly modulates the designed to improve maxi- hydraulic brake pressure to the mum braking effectiveness on wheels.
  • Page 134 Otherwise, you may have a prob- with your ABS system. Contact lem with the ABS. Contact an an authorized Kia dealer as soon authorized Kia dealer as soon as as possible. possible. 4-36...
  • Page 135 • If the power steering drive belt authorized Kia dealer. When this happens, increase the breaks or if the power steering engine RPM to 1500rpm then pump malfunctions, the steering release or let the engine idle for two effort will greatly increase.

  • Page 136: Cruise Control

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a constant speed without resting your foot on the accelerator pedal. With cruise control, you can set and LO W automatically maintain any speed of more than about 24 mph (40km/h).
  • Page 137 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE To Cancel Cruise Control, do one To turn cruise control off, do one of the following: of the following: • Depress the brake pedal. • Push the CRUISE switch to the OFF position. • Depress the clutch pedal with a manual transmission, or shift into N •...
  • Page 138 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE To Decrease the Cruising Speed: Follow either of these procedures: • Depress the COAST/SET switch and hold it. Your vehicle will gradu- ally slow down. Release the switch at the speed you want to maintain. S R S S R S •...
  • Page 139 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) 1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators 3. Speedometer 100 120 4. Engine temperature gauge 5. Warning and indicator lights 60 70 80 km/h 6. Tripmeter / Odometer IMMO 7. Trip meter reset button 8.
  • Page 140 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) 30-40LEi 100 120 60 70 80 km/h 1. Tachometer IMMO 2. Turn signal indicators 3. Speedometer 1000rpm CRUISE CHECK 4. Engine temperature gauge BRAKE 5. Warning and indicator lights 6. Tripmeter / Odometer A5SR1 7.
  • Page 141 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE GAUGES Speedometer The speedometer indicates the for- ward speed of the vehicle. Odometer/Tripmeter You can choose the odometer, trip- meter A and tripmeter B by pressing the mode selection button. S2BLA427 S2BLA428 Odometer Engine Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge The odometer indicates the total dis- This gauge shows the temperature of The fuel gauge indicates the approx-...
  • Page 142 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE The tachometer pointer may move slightly when the ignition switch is in ACC or ON position with the engine OFF. This movement is normal and will not affect the accuracy of the LO W tachometer once the engine is run- ning.
  • Page 143 ON and goes off in 2-3 sec- 1. Drive safely to the side of the road an Authorized Kia Dealer. onds if the system is operating nor- and stop. After starting the engine, check to mally.
  • Page 144 6 seconds electrical charging system. Have each time you turn the ignition switch an Authorized Kia Dealer correct ON regardless of belt fastening. the problem as soon as possible. If the driver's safety belt is unfastened...
  • Page 145 Authorized Kia Dealer. 3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are found, the warning light remains on or the brakes do not operate prop- erly. Have towed Authorized Kia Dealer for a brake system inspection and necessary repairs. 4-47...
  • Page 146 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Rear Hatch Window Door Ajar Warning Defroster Indicator This warning light activates when the This warning light comes on when a This light comes on when the rear rear hatch or rear hatch window are door is not closed securely with the hatch defroster switch is depressed not closed securely.
  • Page 147 However, if the IMMO indi- Board Diagnostic (OBD -II) System. by an authorized Kia dealer as soon cator remains on continuously after The OBD-II System monitors the per- as possible. This condition is unlikely blinking 6 times, this indicates that formance of the vehicle’s Emission...
  • Page 148 Authorized Kia Dealer 4HI position (Part time 4WD only). • If the On Board Diagnostic for immediate service.
  • Page 149 If the driver's safety belt is not fas- If you drive over 10 km/h with the Authorized Kia Dealer as soon tened when the ignition key is turned parking brake applied, the parking as possible. ON or if it is unfastened after the key start warning chime will sound.
  • Page 150 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE MULTI-METER (IF EQUIPPED) How to Adjust the Multi-Meter Up/Down Switch 1. Correction of the terrestrial devia- Switch function tion angle Azimuth Mode/Set Switch Function Compass. 1. Selection of modes : If you push 2. Conversion Relative the MODE/SET switch for less Altimeter.
  • Page 151 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Correcting Azimuth Indicator 1. Start the vehicle and access the compass function indicated by Position correction should be per- DRT on the display. Press the formed if the displayed direction of MODE/SET button until the DRT the vehicle differs from the actual display begins to blink on and off.
  • Page 152 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE The azimuth compass indicator 3. Press the UP or DOWN button to Magnetic Declination Correction select the degree of correction for The compass function provides bear- correction will be cancelled: your location from the contour line ing (direction of travel) information to 1.
  • Page 153 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE The Contour Line Map for Terrestrial Deviation Angle Correction 4-55...
  • Page 154 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE When you want to know the altitude difference between your starting point and destination: 1. Press the MODE/SET button until ALTI the current altitude displayed is 0. BARO 2. When you arrive at your destina- ALTI tion, the altitude displayed will be MODE DOWN /SET...
  • Page 155 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE MODE DOWN /SET DRT ALTI BARO S2BLA434 Tempmeter (If equipped) Ambient outdoor temperature is dis- played in metric or standard units to a range of -30 to 149 degrees F. Pressing the UP or DOWN button for approximately second will...
  • Page 156 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTING Battery Saver Function Parklight position. When the light switch is in the park- • The purpose of this feature is to light position, the tail, parking, license prevent the battery from being dis- and instrument panel lights are ON. charged.
  • Page 157 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE AUTO S2BLA436B S2BLC201A S2BLA436A Auto light position (If equipped) High-Beam operation ✽ ✽ NOTICE When the light switch is in the auto To turn on the high-beam headlights, To ensure better control of the auto light position (third position), the tail- push the lever away from you.
  • Page 158 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Lane change signals To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position. The lever will return to the OFF (center) position when released. If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement.
  • Page 159 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Light Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, and it is especially helpful after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make your high- beam headlights turn OFF when: S2BLA440...

  • Page 160: Wipers And Washers

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE WIPERS AND WASHERS S2BLA442A S2BLA445 S2BLA446 Windshield Wipers Variable Intermittent Wipers One-Touch Wipers The ignition switch must be ON. Set the lever to the INT position and For a single wiping cycle, push the choose the desired wiper interval by lever upward and release it with the To turn the wipers on, move the lever turning the ring.
  • Page 161 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE If the washer does not work, check ✽ ✽ NOTICE the washer fluid level. If the fluid level • To prevent possible damage to the is not sufficient, you will need to add wipers or windshield, do not an appropriate non-abrasive wind- operate the wipers when the shield washer fluid to the washer...
  • Page 162 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE - Spraying washer fluid and wip- INT - Intermittent wiper operation ON - Normal wiper opertion - Spraying washer fluid and wip- ✽ ✽ NOTICE S2BLA448 To prevent possible damage to the rear window wiper, do not open the Rear Window Wiper and Washer rear hatch window while the rear Switch...
  • Page 163 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE DEFROSTER If your vehicle is equipped with the The defroster clears frost, fog and Front outside rearview mirror defroster, you thin ice from the interior and exterior PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF can also clear frost from the mirrors of the front windshield and rear win- by depressing this rear window dow, while the engine is running.

  • Page 164: Hazard Warning Flasher

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF AUTO MODE AUTO AMB TEMP 5BLC450D The hazard warning flasher causes the rear tail lights and front turn sig- nal lights to flash on and off, which serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise caution when approach- ing or passing your vehicle.

  • Page 165: Interior Features

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE INTERIOR FEATURES HOUR “H’’: PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF Pressing the “H’’ button with your fin- ger, a pencil or similar object will advance the time displayed by one hour. AUTO MINUTE “M’’: MODE AUTO AMB TEMP Pressing the “M’’ button with your fin- ger, a pencil or similar object will advance the time displayed by one 5BLA450...
  • Page 166 • Putting lit cigarettes or match- • Only a genuine Kia lighter or es in an ashtray with other equivalent should be used in the combustible materials may cigarette lighter socket. The use cause a fire.
  • Page 167 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed while driving. ✽ ✽ NOTICE S2BLA313B S2BLC326E Do not leave valuables in the glove box to avoid theft. Rear Ashtray Glove Box You can open the rear ashtray by...
  • Page 168 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE S2BLA390 Sunvisors To use a sunvisor, pull it downward. To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull it downward, unsnap it from the bracket and swing it to the side. Vanity Mirror To use the vanity mirror, pull down the visor and pull up the mirror cover then the lamp, comes ON.

  • Page 169: Manual Climate Control System

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 1. Fan speed control knob 2. Mode selection knob 3. Temperature control knob 4. Air flow control button 5. Air conditioning button PUSH PUSH S4BLA464 4-71...
  • Page 170 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE PUSH PUSH S1BLA210 S1BLA209 S4BLA472 Fan Speed Control Knob Temperature Control Knob Mode Selection Knob Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are The temperature control knob allows The mode selection knob controls the provided which increase as the num- you to control the temperature of the direction of the air flow through the ber increases.
  • Page 171 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Face position Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet. (outlet port: Face - floor position Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.
  • Page 172 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Floor - defrost position MAX/ A/C position Most of the air flow is When you select the MAX directed to the floor and A/C mode while the fan the windshield with a small speed is on, it will be set amount directed to the the system automatically PUSH...
  • Page 173 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Recirculated air position Outside (fresh) air position CAUTION If you press the air intake If you press the air intake Continued climate control sys- control button once (recir- control button again, the tem operation in the recirculat- culate), almost all outside air position will be changed ed air position may allow...
  • Page 174 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE System Operation Heating 1. Set the mode selection knob to the Ventilation position. 1. Set the mode selection knob to the 2. Set the air intake control button to position. PUSH the outside (fresh) air position. 2. Set the air intake control button to 3.
  • Page 175 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Adjust the fan speed control knob Air conditioning ✽ ✽ NOTICE and temperature control knob to All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are maintain maximum comfort. When using the air conditioning filled with environmentally friendly system, monitor the temperature •...
  • Page 176 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioning System • After the use of the air conditioning • Operating the air conditioning sys- system, you may notice clear water tem in the recirculated air position Operation Tips dripping (or even pudding) on the does provide maximum cooling, •...
  • Page 177 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CON- TROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The automatic climate control system is controlled by simply setting the desired temperature. AUTO MODE AUTO AMB TEMP 10 11 S2BLC465A 1. Temperature Control Button 7. OFF Button 2. AUTO (Automatic Control) Button 8.
  • Page 178 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Operation 3. To turn the automatic operation off, ✽ ✽ NOTICE AUTO press any button except tempera- ture control button and AMB but- If the battery has been discharged ton. If you press the mode selec- or disconnected, the temperature The Full Automatic Temperature mode will reset as Centigrade...
  • Page 179 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Operation Temperature Control Ambient Button TEMP Button The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually as well by pushing buttons other than the AUTO The temperature will increase to the The ambient temperature will be dis- button.
  • Page 180 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Fan Speed Control Air Flow Control Button Outside (fresh) air posi- Button tion This is used to select outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air posi- tion. The fan speed can be set to the The indicator light on the button is desired speed by pressing the appro- illuminated when the air intake con- To change the air intake control posi-...
  • Page 181 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Mode Selection Button ✽ ✽ NOTICE CAUTION MODE It should be noted that prolonged Continued climate control sys- operation of the heating in recircu- tem operation in the recirculat- The mode selection button controls lated air position will cause fogging ed air position may allow the direction of the air flow through of the windshield and side windows...
  • Page 182 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Defrost Button Face - floor position Floor - defrost position Air flow is directed towards Most of the air flow is the face and the floor. The directed to the floor and air to the floor is warmer the windshield with a small Most of the air flow is directed to the than the air to the face...
  • Page 183 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE S1BLA217 Air Conditioning Button Push the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on. The indicator light in the button will illuminate when the fan speed control knob is on. Push the button again to turn the air conditioning system off.
  • Page 184 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING CAUTION (MANUAL TYPE) Do not use defrost PUSH position during cooling opera- tion in extremely humid weath- er. The difference between the PUSH PUSH temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield could PUSH PUSH cause the outer surface of the...
  • Page 185 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE • For maximum defrosting, set the 1. Make sure the engine is running or temperature control knob to the the ignition switch is in the ON extreme right/hot position and the position. PUSH fan speed control knob to the high- 2.
  • Page 186 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING CAUTION (AUTOMATIC TYPE) Do not use defrost position during cooling operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temper- ature of the outside air and that of the windshield could cause the outer surface of the wind- shield to fog up, causing loss of S2BLA477 visibility.
  • Page 187 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Make sure the engine is running or the ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Select the defrost position press- ing the defrost ( ) button. 3. While holding the air conditioning button A/C depressed, depress the recirculated air position button ) at least 5 times within 3 sec- onds.

  • Page 188: Driving Tips

    DRIVING TIPS Fuel Requirements ....... . . 5-2 Emission Control System ......5-3 Tips on Driving Your Vehicle .

  • Page 189: Fuel Requirements

    Methanol octane rating of at least 87. ufacturer’s warranty if they result from Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and the use of: Your new Kia is designed to obtain ethanol (also known as grain alco- maximum performance with 1. Gasohol containing more than...

  • Page 190: Emission Control System

    CO poisoning. This vehicle should not be modified. vehicle. Modification of your Kia could affect • Never sit in a parked or stopped its performance, safety or durability vehicle for any extended time with •...
  • Page 191 DRIVING TIPS Operating Precautions for • Do not operate the engine at high Catalytic Converters idle speed for extended periods (5 minutes or more). • Do not modify or tamper with any WARNING - Fire part of the engine or emission con- A hot exhaust system can ignite trol system.

  • Page 192: Tips On Driving Your Vehicle

    DRIVING TIPS TIPS ON DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Before Starting WARNING Before Entering Vehicle: • Close and lock all doors. - Driving Under the • Position the seat so that all controls • Be sure that all windows, outside Influence of Alcohol or are easily reached.

  • Page 193: Suggestions For Economical Operation

    Driving in such a my and safety. Therefore, have an • Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Once way will also save fuel because authorized Kia dealer perform sched- the engine is running smoothly, extra fuel is required to accelerate uled inspections and maintenance.
  • Page 194 DRIVING TIPS WARNING - Engine off During Motion Never turn the engine off while the vehicle is in motion. The power steering power brakes will not work with the engine off. Instead of coasting downhill with the engine off, downshift to an appropriate gear for engine braking effect.

  • Page 195: Special Driving Conditions

    DRIVING TIPS SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS • If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use WARNING - Downshifting second gear or shift the transfer Hazardous Driving Conditions case (if equipped) into four-wheel On slippery surfaces, down- When hazardous driving conditions drive. Accelerate slowly to avoid shifting can cause an accident.
  • Page 196 DRIVING TIPS Rocking the Vehicle Driving at Night ✽ ✽ NOTICE If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to Because night driving presents many Prolonged rocking may cause free it from snow, sand, or mud, first more hazards than driving in the day- engine over-heating, transmission turn the steering wheel right and left light, here are some important tips to...
  • Page 197 DRIVING TIPS Driving in the Rain • Turn on your headlights to make it Winter Driving easier for others to see you. Rain and wet roads can make driving • We recommend that you carry • Driving too fast through large pud- dangerous, especially if you’re not emergency equipment, including dles can affect your brakes.
  • Page 198 • Use antifreeze-formulated wind- Snow Tires WARNING shield washer fluid. (Do not use If you mount snow tires on your Kia, - Snow Tire Size engine coolant antifreeze.) make sure they are radial tires of the Snow tires should be equivalent •...
  • Page 199 DRIVING TIPS Driving in Flooded Areas Reducing the Risk of a Rollover In a rollover crash, an unbelted per- son is more likely to die than a person Avoid driving through flooded areas This multi-purpose passenger vehicle wearing a seatbelt. There are steps unless you are sure the water is no is defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle that a driver can make to reduce the...
  • Page 200 DRIVING TIPS Rollover Warning Label WARNING - Rollover To remind you of the danger of the As with other Sports Utility rollover, a rollover warning label Vehicle (SUV), failure to operate Avoid Abrupt Maneuvers which is now required by Federal and Excessive Speed.

  • Page 201: Using Four-Wheel Drive

    DRIVING TIPS USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE Driving on Snow- or Ice-Covered Driving in Sand or Mud (“4HI, WARNING - Traction Roads (“4HI, 4LO” for Part-time 4LO” for Part-time 4WD Operation 4WD Operation or “AUTO” for or “AUTO” for Full-time 4WD Make sure that no one stands in Full-time 4WD Operation) Operation) front of or behind the tires when...
  • Page 202 DRIVING TIPS Driving on a Hill (“4LO” for Part- Crossing a Ditch (“4LO” for Part- Tight Corner Brake Effect time 4WD Operation or “LOW” for time 4WD Operation or “LOW” for Full-time 4WD operation) Full-time 4WD operation) CAUTION • Use low gear when going uphill or •...
  • Page 203 DRIVING TIPS Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Before you go Off-Roading WARNING - Rollover Wheel Drive Vehicle There are some things to do before As with other Sports Utility Off-road driving can be great fun. But you leave the paved roads. Be sure to Vehicles (SUVs), failure to oper- have all necessary maintenance and it has definite hazards.
  • Page 204 DRIVING TIPS Loading your vehicle for Off-Road (Continued) WARNING - Cargo Driving • Cargo should not be carried • Cargo piled close to the There are some important items to on the roof without a proper height of (or higher than) the remember about how to properly load roof rack installed.
  • Page 205 DRIVING TIPS Traveling to Remote Areas Getting Familiar with Off-Road Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of Driving It makes sense to plan your trip, the best ways to control your vehicle especially when going to a remote It’s necessary for you to practice in an is to control your speed.
  • Page 206 DRIVING TIPS Scanning the terrain Surface obstacles WARNING Unseen or hidden obstacles can be Off-road driving can take you over - Off Road Driving hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or many different kinds of terrain. You When you’re driving off-road, bump can startle you if you’re not pre- need to be familiar with the terrain bouncing and quick changes in...
  • Page 207 DRIVING TIPS When you drive over bumps, rocks, Driving on Off-Road Hills WARNING or other obstacles, your wheels can Off-road driving often takes you up, - Drinking & Driving leave the ground. If this happens, down, or across a hill. Driving safely even with one or two wheels, you Drinking and driving, or drug on hills requires excellent judgment...
  • Page 208 DRIVING TIPS Approaching a hill • Is there a straight path up or down WARNING the hill so you won’t have to make When you approach a hill, you need - Driving on Hills turning maneuvers? to decide if it’s one of those hills that’s Many hills are simply too steep •...
  • Page 209 DRIVING TIPS Driving uphill • Slow down as you approach the top WARNING of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive - Driving Across Hills • Attach a flag to the vehicle to make up the hill, you need to take some Turning or driving across steep you more visible to approaching special steps.
  • Page 210 DRIVING TIPS Stalling while Driving Uphill • If your engine has stopped running, WARNING - Driving over you’ll need to restart it. With the What should I do if my vehicle stalls, Hills brake pedal depressed and the or is about to stall, and I can’t make it parking brake still applied, shift a Driving to the top (crest) of a hill up the hill?
  • Page 211 DRIVING TIPS Here are some things you must not Stalled on a Steep Uphill CAUTION do if you stall, or are about to stall, If your vehicle stalls and you can’t when going up a hill. Never attempt to turn around if back down the hill, try this: Set the you are about to stall when •...
  • Page 212 DRIVING TIPS Driving Downhill Once you have decided that you can WARNING go down a hill safely, try to keep your When off-roading takes you downhill, - Exiting Vehicle vehicle headed straight down, and you’ll want to consider many of the use a low gear.
  • Page 213 DRIVING TIPS Avoid turns that take you across the If your wheels lock up during downhill CAUTION incline of the hill. A hill that’s not too braking, you may feel the vehicle steep to drive down may be too steep starting to slide sideways.
  • Page 214 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 even pen going uphill.
  • Page 215 DRIVING TIPS Stalling while crossing an incline WARNING WARNING - Roll Over If your vehicle stalls when you’re - Exiting Vehicle Driving across an incline that’s crossing an incline, be sure you (and too steep will make your vehicle Getting out on the downhill your passengers) get out on the roll over.
  • Page 216 DRIVING TIPS Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice This has an effect on steering, accel- Hard-packed snow and ice offer the erating, and braking. You may want to worst tire traction. On these surfaces, When you drive in mud, sand, snow, reduce the air pressure in your tires it’s very easy to lose control.
  • Page 217 Your vehicle will idea to have an authorized Kia dealer also require more frequent service repack your front wheel bearings and due to off-road use.
  • Page 218 DRIVING TIPS WARNING - Water Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle down- stream and you and your pas- sengers could drown. If it’s only inches deep, it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle.
  • Page 219 DRIVING TIPS WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) WITH AND WITHOUT A Base Curb Weight TRAILER This is the maximum allowable This is the weight of the vehicle weight that can be carried by a single including a full tank of fuel and all This section will guide you in the axle (front or rear).
  • Page 220 DRIVING TIPS GCW (Gross Combined Weight) Maximum Trailer Weight Calculating the load your vehicle can tow This is the weight of the loaded vehi- This is the highest possible weight of cle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can 1.

  • Page 221: Trailer Towing

    DRIVING TIPS TRAILER TOWING This section contains many time-test- If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer ✽ ✽ NOTICE ed, important trailering tips and safe- Here are some important points if you Pulling a trailer improperly can ty rules. Many of these are important decide to pull a trailer: damage your vehicle and result in for your safety and that of your pas-...
  • Page 222 DRIVING TIPS Weight of the Trailer Four Wheel Drive Two Wheel Drive Item How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,590 3,681 kg 3,662 kg 3,592 kg 3,573 kg kg (3,500 lbs.) with trailer brakes. But Maximum GCWR even that can be too heavy depend- (8,115 lbs)
  • Page 223 DRIVING TIPS Too little tongue load can make the Weight of the Trailer Tongue WARNING trailer unstable and cause it to sway. The tongue load of any trailer is an Too much tongue load reduces front- • An improperly loaded trailer important weight measure...
  • Page 224 DRIVING TIPS Hitches Safety chains It’s important to have the correct hitch You should always attach chains equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks between your vehicle and your trailer. going by, and rough roads are a few Cross the safety chains under the reasons why you’ll need the right tongue of the trailer so that the hitch.
  • Page 225 DRIVING TIPS Trailer brakes Driving with a trailer Following distance If your trailer weighs more than 750 Towing a trailer requires a certain Stay at least twice as far behind the kg (1,650 pounds) loaded, then it amount of experience. Before setting vehicle ahead as you would when needs its own brakes –...
  • Page 226 Use only an approved trailer wiring trailer to the left, just move your hand flasher and extra wiring. harness. Your authorized Kia dealer to the left. To move the trailer to the The green arrows on your instrument can assist you in installing the wiring right, move your hand to the right.
  • Page 227 DRIVING TIPS You must check the capacity of the Driving on grades Trailer Connector Trailer Connector lighting system and electrical equip- Reduce speed and shift to a lower ment for a trailer before connecting gear before you start down a long or the wires.
  • Page 228 DRIVING TIPS Parking on hills However, if you ever have to park WARNING your trailer on a hill, here’s how to do Generally, you should not park your - Parking Brake vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a Not setting the parking brake 1.
  • Page 229 DRIVING TIPS When You Are Ready to Leave Maintenance When Trailer Towing ✽ ✽ NOTICE After Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more Due to higher load during trailer 1. With the manual transmission in often when you regularly pull a trailer. usage, overheating might occur in Important items to pay particular Neutral or automatic transmission...

  • Page 230: Label Information

    DRIVING TIPS OVERLOADING LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labels WARNING and identification numbers located on - Weight Rating your vehicle. The label locations are identified in the illustrations on the fol- The gross axle weight rating lowing three pages. (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle are on the manufactur-...
  • Page 231 DRIVING TIPS S2BLC502 S2BLA317Z SRT-VIN Vehicle Certification label Frame Vehicle Identification Vehicle Emission Control (CMVSS label) Number Information/Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram The VIN also appears on the vehi- cle’s certification label and VIN label on the pillar. 5-44...
  • Page 232 DRIVING TIPS S2BLD502A 1GHA611 Engine Number Tire Information Label 5-45...

  • Page 233: In Case Of An Emergency

    IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Road Warning ........6-2 Overheating .

  • Page 234: Road Warning

    IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ROAD WARNING Depress the flasher switch to activate PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF at any time. The flasher switch is located in the center console switch panel. All turn signal lights will flash simultaneously. • The hazard warning flasher oper- ates whether your vehicle is run- AUTO AUTO AMB...
  • Page 235 Neutral (manual transaxle) or been corrected. Call an authorized If the engine frequently overheats, Park (automatic transaxle) and Kia dealer for assistance. If you do have the cooling system checked and apply the parking brake. not find a leak or other problem, repaired by an Authorized Kia Dealer.

  • Page 236: Emergency Starting

    IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY EMERGENCY STARTING Jump Starting Jump starting procedure WARNING - Battery 1. Make sure the booster battery is Jump starting can be dangerous if Never attempt to check the elec- 12-volt and that its negative termi- done incorrectly.
  • Page 237 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Connecting jumper cables Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Booster battery Jumper Cables Discharged battery S2BLC701A...
  • Page 238 Follow tery, then connect the other end to vehicle checked by an authorized Kia the directions for jump-starting in this the positive terminal on the booster dealer.

  • Page 239: Electrical Circuit Protection

    Main fuse If the same fuse blows again, avoid • A higher capacity fuse could using the system involved and imme- cause damage and possibly a diately consult an authorized Kia fire. Normal Blown dealer. • Never install a wire instead of...
  • Page 240 If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. If it fits loosely, consult an authorized S2BLA604 Kia dealer. 1. Turn the ignition switch and all 1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off. other switches off.
  • Page 241 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Fuse Box S2BLC701 S2BLA606A If the 120A “MAIN” fuse is blown, it ✽ ✽ NOTICE must be removed as follows: After checking the fuse box in the 1. Disconnect the negative battery engine compartment, securely cable.

  • Page 242: Driver-Side Kick Panel

    IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Fuse panel description Description FUSE RATING PROTECTED OMPONENT 1. W/SHD 15 A Defroster Driver-side kick panel 2. S/ROOF 20 A Sunroof 3. START 10 A Starting system, PCM, ACC 4. HAZARD 15 A Turn & Hazard flasher unit W/SHD S/ROOF START...

  • Page 243: Engine Compartment

    IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Engine compartment HORN 15 A Horm P/TRN 10 A PCM, Main relay INJECTOR 15 A MAIN 120A K52Y AUDIO 20 A Audio HEAD (HI) 15 A Head Light HORN P/TRN INJECTOR ILLUMI 10 A Key hole illumination AUDIO HEAD(HI) ILLUMI...
  • Page 244 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights. 3. Open the main fuse box cover in engine compartment and pull up the “AUDIO FUSE 20A”. This will change the memory fuse mode to prevent battery discharge.
  • Page 245 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY TOWING If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an Authorized Kia Dealer or a commer- cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures are neces- sary to prevent damage to the vehi- cle.
  • Page 246 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY When towing your vehicle in an emer- Tie-down hook gency without wheel dollies (2WD Vehicles or Part-time 4WD Vehicles): 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC position. 2. Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral). 3.
  • Page 247 If towing is necessary, we recom- mend you to have it done by an Authorized Kia dealer or a commer- cial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem-...
  • Page 248 • If the towing vehicle can hard- ly move, do not forcibly con- tinue the towing. Contact an Authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance. • Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
  • Page 249 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY When Your Vehicle is Being Towed ✽ ✽ NOTICE by Another Vehicle Other Than a Remove the rear drive shaft if it is Tow Truck (In Case Of an necessary to exceed 45km/h (28 Emergency) (2WD Vehicles or mph) and/or 80km (50 miles).
  • Page 250 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY • Press the brake pedal with more Tips for towing a stuck vehicle force than normal since you will The following methods are effective have reduced brake performance. when your vehicle is stuck in mud, •...

  • Page 251: If You Have A Flat Tire

    IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE S2BLA614C S2BLA628 S2BLA615C 3. Insert the jack handle into the hole Removing the Spare Tire Storing the Jack and Tools just above the rear bumper. The Your spare tire is stored underneath Jack is stored in the compartment of resistance to turning will be felt your vehicle, directly below the cargo...
  • Page 252 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Changing Tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only. Follow jacking instructions to reduce the possibility of personal injury. S2BLA617A S2BLA624A 5. Remove the retainer from the cen- Storing the Spare Tire ter of the spare tire.
  • Page 253 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY (Continued) WARNING • The vehicle can easily roll off - Changing Tires jack causing serious • Never attempt vehicle repairs injury or death. Never allow in the traffic lanes of a public any portion of your body to road or highway.
  • Page 254 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire from the vehicle. 5. Block both the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite the jack position. WARNING - Changing Tires S2BLA619A S2BLA620 To prevent vehicle movements...
  • Page 255 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 9. Remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise, then remove the wheel. JACK S2BLC601 S2BLA621A 8. Securely tighten the valve of the WARNING jack. Move the jack handle up and down until the top of the jack con- - Jack Location tacts the proper point and takes on To reduce the possibility of...
  • Page 256 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY S2BLA622 S2BLA621B S2BLA623 10. Mount the spare tire into position 11. Gradually loosen the valve of the 12. Once the wheel lug nuts have and install the wheel lug nuts with jack with the groove on the jack been tightened, lower the vehicle the beveled edge inward.
  • Page 257 Adjust it to the specified for thread style before installing pressure, if necessary. Refer to aftermarket lug nuts or wheels. Section 8, Specifications. doubt, consult Authorized Kia Dealer. 6-25...

  • Page 258: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Services ......7-2 Maintenance Schedule ......7-3 Owner Maintenance .

  • Page 259: Maintenance Services

    Kia We strongly recommend that all vehi- You should retain documents that Dealer perform this work. cle maintenance be performed by an...

  • Page 260: 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 Air cleaner element...
  • Page 261 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 oil (if equipped) Front differential fluid (if equipped) Rear differential fluid (if equipped) Front suspension ball joints...
  • Page 262 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 263 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 264: Owner Maintenance

    • Engine coolant level able operation. Bring any problem to the attention of Every 6 months (for example, WARNING an authorized Kia dealer as soon as every spring and fall), check: possible. Be careful when checking your • Power steering fluid level engine coolant level.

  • Page 265: Engine Compartment

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Coolant reservoir cap 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Auto transmission fluid dipstick 5. Brake / clutch fluid reservoir 6. Air cleaner 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8. Power steering fluid reservoir 9.

  • Page 266: Engine Oil And Oil Filter

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Checking the Engine Oil Level Change engine oil and filter accord- 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ing to the Scheduled Maintenance at ground. the beginning of this section. 2.
  • Page 267 MAINTENANCE Oil capacity ✽ ✽ NOTICE Without filter change : 4.0 liters Although oil filters may have the With filter change : 4.3 liters same external appearance, their Use only the specified Service Grade internal designs differ significantly. engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended These filters are not interchange- Lubricants”...

  • Page 268: Engine Cooling System

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling system Checking the Coolant Level (Continued) has a reservoir filled with year-round • Even if the engine is not oper- antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is WARNING ating, do not remove the radi- filled at the factory. - Removing Radiator Cap ator cap or the drain plug Check the antifreeze protection and...
  • Page 269 MAX, but Change coolant according to the do not overfill. If frequent additions Scheduled Maintenance. are required, see an authorized Kia • Use only soft (de-mineralized) dealer for a cooling system inspec- water in the coolant mixture.
  • Page 270 MAINTENANCE For mixture percentage, refer to the 1. Turn the coolant reservoir cap 5. Run the engine at idle with the following table counterclockwise to remove it. coolant reservoir cap off. Slowly add additional coolant as neces- 2. Loosen the radiator drain plug and sary.

  • Page 271: Brakes And Clutch

    Kia dealer. If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX level. The level will fall with accumu- lated mileage. This is a normal condi-...

  • Page 272: Parking Brake

    Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the number of “clicks’’ is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer. 7-15...
  • Page 273 I G H by an authorized Kia dealer. Use only the specified power steering fluid. (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants’’ in this section.)

  • Page 274: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTENANCE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED) The volume of the transmission fluid WARNING changes with temperature. Although Automatic transmission fluid dipstick - Parking Brake it is best to check the level after hav- ing driven the vehicle for at least 30 To avoid sudden movement of minutes, the level can be checked the vehicle, set the parking...
  • Page 275 2 notches the automatic transaxle fluid will marked 75°C. begin to look darker. The color may eventually appear light brown. Therefore, have an Authorized Kia dealer change automatic transaxle fluid according to the Scheduled Maintenance at the beginning of this section.

  • Page 276: Lubricants And Fluids

    MAINTENANCE LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Body Lubrication WARNING All moving points of the body, such as • Do not use radiator coolant or Washer fluid door hinges, hood hinges, and locks, antifreeze in the washer fluid should be lubricated each time the reservoir.

  • Page 277: Air Cleaner

    MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER Replace the element according to the Scheduled Maintenance Section. If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals. CAUTION • Do not drive with the air clean- S2BLC706 S2BLC707 er removed;...

  • Page 278: Wiper Blades

    MAINTENANCE WIPER BLADES Windshield Wiper Blade Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance Replacement When the wipers no longer clean ✽ ✽ NOTICE adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make the windshield dif- ✽...
  • Page 279 MAINTENANCE Metal support Retainer Pull out Retainer Tabs S2BLD308 S2BLD309 S2BLD305 2. Firmly grasp the end of the rubber 3. Remove the metal retainers from 4. Carefully insert a new rubber blade blade and pull until the tabs are the rubber blade and install them in and install the blade assembly.
  • Page 280 MAINTENANCE BATTERY (Continued) (Continued) WARNING - Battery • When lifting a plastic-cased dangers If any electrolyte gets battery, excessive pressure into your eyes, flush Always read the follow- on the case may cause battery your eyes with clean ing instructions carefully acid to leak, resulting in per- water for at least 15 min- when handling a battery.
  • Page 281 MAINTENANCE • Rinse any spilled electrolyte from Battery Recharging the battery immediately with a solu- Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, tion of water and baking soda. calcium-based battery. • If the vehicle is not going to be used • If the battery becomes discharged for an extended time, disconnect in a short time (because, for exam- the battery cables.
  • Page 282 MAINTENANCE ✽ ✽ NOTICE (Continued) WARNING • Disconnect the battery charg- • Before performing maintenance - Recharging Battery er in the following order. or recharging the battery, turn When recharging the battery, off all accessories and stop the 1. Turn off the battery charger observe the following precau- engine.

  • Page 283: Tires And Wheels

    MAINTENANCE TIRES AND WHEELS Tire Care WARNING For proper maintenance, safety, and Severe underinflation (10 psi or maximum fuel economy, you must more) can lead to severe heat always maintain the recommended build-up, especially on hot days tire inflation pressures and stay with- and when driving at high speed.
  • Page 284 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or quently needs refilling, have it affect vehicle handling, and sooner if irregular wear develops. checked by an authorized Kia lead to sudden tire failure. You dealer or a competent tire During rotation, check the tires for could lose control and have a shop.
  • Page 285 MAINTENANCE Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Tread wear indicator With a full-size spare tire The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
  • Page 286 WARNING tire/wheel combination not tire. Replace any tire showing A wheel that is not the correct recommended by Kia for off signs of being worn out. size may adversely affect wheel road driving, you should not • Your vehicle is equipped with...

  • Page 287: Index

    MAINTENANCE Tire Size Designation 106 – Load Index, a numerical code Tire Speed Ratings associated with the maximum A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire The chart below shows many of the load the tire can carry. size designation. You will need this different speed ratings currently H –...
  • Page 288 The tires available as standard or wheel. Sustained high temperature optional equipment on Kia vehicles can cause the material of the tire to may vary with respect to grade. degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
  • Page 289 MAINTENANCE Checking a tire life WARNING WARNING If any tires that are over 6 years - Tire Temperature A tire more than 6 years old may based on the manufacturing date, tire cause separation of the cord The temperature grade for the strength and performance decline layers inside the tire leading to tire on your vehicle is estab-...

  • Page 290: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTENANCE BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight Replacement x Headlight WARNING y Headlight z Front turn signal light - Working on the lights WARNING Prior to working on the light, - Halogen Bulbs firmly apply the parking brake • Halogen bulbs contain pres- and ensure that the ignition surized gas that will produce switch is turned to the “LOCK”...
  • Page 291 MAINTENANCE OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE Headlight main electrical connector S2BLA726A S2BLA726 S2BLA759 3. Disconnect the headlight main 4. Remove the headlight bulb cover 5. Disconnect the headlight bulb electrical connector. by turning it counterclockwise. socket-connector. 6. Unsnap the headlight bulb retain- ing wire by depressing the end of it and pushing it upward.
  • Page 292 MAINTENANCE Front turn signal light electrical connector S2BLA729 S2BLA726C S2BLA726B 7. Remove the bulb from the head- 4. Remove the socket from the Front Turn Signal Light Bulb light assembly. assembly by turning the socket Replacement counter clockwise until the tabs on 8.
  • Page 293 MAINTENANCE 6. Install a new bulb by inserting it 2. Remove the socket from the hous- into the socket and rotating it until ing by turning the socket counter it locks into place. clockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the 7.
  • Page 294 MAINTENANCE Interior Lights Bulb Replacement PUSH 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens from the interior light housing. MODE DOWN /SET CAUTION Prior to working on the Interior Lights, ensure that the “OFF” button is depressed to avoid I Map light I Rear cargo area light S2BLA738A...
  • Page 295 MAINTENANCE S2BLA752 S2BLA742 S2BLA743 3. Separate the socket and the lens Vanity Mirror Light Center High-Mounted Stoplight part by pulling the socket retaining Bulb Replacement 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, tabs outward. gently pry the lens from the sunvi- 1. Open the rear hatch. sor.
  • Page 296 MAINTENANCE x Stop/Tail light y Turn signal light z Back up light { Side marker light S2BLA744A S2BLA745 S2BLA746A 4. Remove the bulbs by pulling them License Plate Light Rear Combination Light Bulb straight out. Replacement 1. Loosen the lens retaining screws 5.
  • Page 297 MAINTENANCE 6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place. 7. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. CLOSE OPEN Push the socket into the assembly...

  • Page 298: Lubricant Specifications

    MAINTENANCE LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle. Recommended Lubricants Lubricant Classification Engine oil *¹ API Service SJ, SL or above To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durabili- ILSAC GF-3 or above ty, use only lubricants of the proper Manual transmission fluid API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85)
  • Page 299 MAINTENANCE Recommended SAE Viscosity When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended Number oil viscosity from the chart. ✽ ✽ NOTICE Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers Always be sure to clean the area °C around any filler plug, drain plug,...

  • Page 300: Exterior Care

    MAINTENANCE EXTERIOR CARE Exterior General Caution Finish Maintenance Even prompt washing with plain water may not completely remove all It is very important to follow the label Washing these deposits. A mild soap, safe for directions when using any chemical To help protect your vehicle’s finish use on painted surfaces, may be cleaner or polish.
  • Page 301 MAINTENANCE Waxing ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING Wax the vehicle when water will no • Wiping dust or dirt off the body After washing the vehicle, test longer bead on the paint. with a dry cloth will scratch the the brakes while driving slowly Always wash and dry the vehicle finish.
  • Page 302 MAINTENANCE Finish Damage Repair Bright-Metal Maintenance Underbody Maintenance Deep scratches or stone chips in the • To remove road tar and insects, use Corrosive materials used for ice and painted surface must be repaired a tar remover, not a scraper or snow removal and dust control may promptly.
  • Page 303 MAINTENANCE Aluminum Wheel Maintenance CAUTION The aluminum wheels are coated After washing the vehicle, test with a clear protective finish. the brakes while driving slowly • Do not use any abrasive cleaner, to see if they have been affected polishing compound, solvent, or by water.

  • Page 304: Interior Care

    MAINTENANCE INTERIOR CARE Interior General Precautions Fabric Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Remove dust and loose dirt from fab- Webbing Prevent caustic solutions such as ric with a whisk broom or vacuum perfume and cosmetic oil from con- Clean the belt webbing with any mild cleaner.
  • Page 305 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications ........8-2...
  • Page 306 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 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. Item mm (in) Overall length w/o bumper guard 4,567 (179.8) Weights Overall length with bumper guard 4,625 (182.1)
  • Page 307 SPECIFICATIONS Light bulbs Tires Size Light Bulb Wattage Inflation Pressure Tire Wheel Exterior Lights 30 psi Headlights (High/Low) 55 / 55 P245/70R16 7JJ×16 (210 kPa) Front turn signal / position lights 28 / 8 Front fog lights Front side marker Rear turn signal lights Stop and tail lights 27 / 8...
  • Page 308 SPECIFICATIONS Engine Capacities Lubricant Volume (l) Classification Item Gasoline Engine BoreXStroke 93 mm × 85.8 mm (3.66 in × 3.38 in) With filter 4.3 API Service SJ, SL or above, Engine oil Displacement 3496 cc (213.3 cu.in) Without filter 4.0 ILSAC GF-3 or above Compression Ratio 10.0...
  • Page 309 INDEX Index ..........9-2...

  • Page 310: How To Use This Manual

    INDEX Engine Cooling System ....7-11 ir Bag - Supplemental Restraint System ..3-44 Engine Oil and Oil Filter ....7-9 Air Cleaner .

  • Page 311: Table Of Contents

    INDEX eys ........3-2 ear Hatch ......3-67 Rear Seat .
  • Page 312 INDEX ehicle Break-In Process ....1-3 Vehicle Handling Instruction ....1-3 arnings and Indicators .

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