Page 1 Introduction How to use this manual / 1-2 Vehicle break-in process / 1-2...
Page 2 Introduction VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We want to help you get the greatest You’ll find various WARNING’s, No special break-in period is needed. By possible driving pleasure from your vehi- CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this manu- following a few simple precautions for the cle.
Page 3 It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices. The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to the world” or “to come up out of to the world.” The second syllable, a, means “Asia.”...
Page 4 Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this manual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to When you require service, remember that your dealer knows discontinue or change specifications or design at any time your vehicle best.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Knowing your vehicle Driving your vehicle Driving tips table of contents In case of an emergency Maintenance Specifications Index...
Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4...
Page 7: Interior Overview
Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door lock/unlock button.....3-11 2. Outside rearview mirror control switch* ..........3-76 3. Power window switches* ....3-14 4. Master power door lock control* ..3-12 5. Master power window control lock*...3-17 6. Steering wheel ........4-16 7.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Your vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Driver’s air bag ........3-51 2. Light control / Turn signals ....4-40 3. Instrument cluster ......4-24 4. Wiper/Washer........4-44 5. Ignition switch........4- 2 6. Digital clock ........3-89 7. Hazard..........4-48 8. Rear window defroster ......4-47 9.
Page 9 Your vehicle at a glance ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir ....7-12 2. Engine oil filler cap......7-11 3. Brake fluid reservoir ......7-14 4. Air cleaner.........7-18 5. Fuse box ...........6- 8 6. Negative battery terminal ...6-4/7-21 7. Positive battery terminal .....6-4/7-21 8.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-4 Theft-alarm system / 3-6 Immobilizer system / 3-8 Door locks / 3-10 Window / 3-14 Knowing your vehicle Seat / 3-18 Safety belts / 3-28 Air bags-supplemental restraint system / 3-48 Trunk / 3-69 Hood / 3-71 Fuel filler lid / 3-72 Mirrors / 3-75...
Page 11: Knowing Your Vehicle
Used to start the engine, lock and CAUTION an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the unlock the doors, lock and unlock the keys easily. Remove the plate and store it Use only Kia original parts for the glove box (if equipped), and open the in a safe place.
Page 12 Knowing your vehicle With master and sub key (if equipped) 1. Open the trunk with the master key. 2. Set the trunk lid lock knob in the trunk to LOCK ( ) position. In the LOCK ) position, the trunk can not be unlocked with either the trunk release lever inside the car or trunk open but- ton of the transmitter.
Page 13: Remote Keyless Entry /
If you have a problem After pressing this button, the responsible for compliance could with the transmitter, contact an author- doors will be locked automatically void the user's authority to operate ized Kia Dealer. the equipment. unless you open them within 30 seconds.
Page 14: Battery Replacement
2. Replace the battery with new one. For replacement transmitters, see an B070E01NF When replacing the battery, make sure Authorized Kia Dealer for reprogram- the battery positive “+” symbol faces ming. up as indicated in the illustration. 3. Install the battery in the reverse order ✽...
Page 15: Theft-Alarm System /
Knowing your vehicle THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Armed stage Theft alarm stage When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” The alarm will activate (horn will sound position, and key is not in the ignition, the and lights flash) when: Armed system will be armed and the hazard •...
Page 16 Knowing your vehicle Opening the trunk with the alarm Disarmed stage The alarm will be deactivated when: armed (if equipped) • The lock ( ), unlock ( ) button on If the following conditions are met, the the transmitter is pressed. alarm system will be deactivated and the When the alarm is armed, the alarm will hazard flasher light will flash twice.
Page 17: Immobilizer System /
Knowing your vehicle IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with an elec- To deactivate the immobilizer Limp home (override) procedure tronic engine immobilizer system to system: When you turn the ignition key to the ON reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle position, if the IMMO indicator goes off Insert the ignition key into the key cylin- use.
Page 18 After performing the limp home proce- ence, including interference that may tricity rough handling. dure, you have to see an authorized Kia cause undesired operation of the Immobilizer system malfunction could dealer immediately to inspect and repair device. occur.
Page 19: Door Locks /
Knowing your vehicle DOOR LOCKS • Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter (if equipped). • Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle. Unlock • When closing the door, push the door Lock firmly by hand.
Page 20 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and Always remove the ignition key, engage door is open. the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.
Page 21 Knowing your vehicle • However, if the key is in the ignition Driver’s door WARNING switch and any front door is open, the - Unlocked vehi- doors will not lock when the front por- cles tion of central door lock switch is Leaving your vehicle unlocked can pressed.
Page 22 Knowing your vehicle Impact sensing door unlock sys- 1. Open the rear door. tem (if equipped) 2. Push the child safety lock located on the rear edge of the door to the “Lock” All doors will automatically unlock if a col- position.
Page 23: Window /
Knowing your vehicle WINDOWS Power windows (if equipped) • Type A • Type B (1) Driver’s door power window switch (2) Front passenger’s door power win- dow switch (3) Rear door (left) power window switch (4) Rear door (right) power window switch (5) Window opening and closing (6) Automatic power window*...
Page 24 Knowing your vehicle Power windows (if equipped) The ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate. Each door has a power window switch that controls that door’s window. However, the driver has a power window lock switch which can block the operation of passenger windows.
Page 25 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • The automatic window reversal feature (window lowers 20~30 cm (8~12 inches) cm when a resist- ance is detected) will only oper- ate when the automatic power window operation feature is used. Automatic window reversal will not operate if the window is raised using the first detent posi- tion (5) on the power window...
Page 26 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION - Windows • Always double-check to make sure all arms, hands, heads and other obstructions are safely out of the way before closing a win- dow. Serious injury could occur. • Do not allow children to play with the power windows.
Page 27 Knowing your vehicle SEAT Driver’s seat (1) Forward / backward (2) Seatback recliner (3) Seat cushion, height* (4) Seat warmer* (5) Headrest Front passenger seat Manual Type Manual Type (6) Forward / backward (7) Seatback recliner (8) Seat warmer* (9) Headrest Rear seat Electric type Electric type...
Page 28: Steering Wheel
Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING - Loose objects - Driver’s seat Loose objects in the driver’s foot • Never attempt to adjust seat while area could interfere with the opera- the vehicle is moving. This could tion of the foot pedals, possibly result in loss of control, and an causing an accident.
Page 29 Knowing your vehicle WARNING - Driver respon- sibility for front seat pas- senger Driving or riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an acci- dent. If a front seat is reclined dur- ing an accident, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force...
Page 30 Knowing your vehicle Front seat adjustment (Electric type, if equipped) ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Power seats are driven by the electric motor. Stop operating if the adjust- ment is completed. Excessive opera- tion may damage the electrical equip- ment. • When in operation, the power seats consume large amount of electrical power.
Page 31 Knowing your vehicle WARNING - Driver respon- sibility for front seat pas- senger Driving or riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an acci- dent. If a front seat is reclined dur- ing an accident, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force...
Page 32 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING - Seat warmer • When cleaning the seats, do not use an burns organic solvent such as thinner, ben- Passengers should use caution zene, alcohol or gasoline. Doing so when using seat warmers due to may damage the surface of the heater the possibility of excess heating or or seats.
Page 33 Knowing your vehicle Rear seat Split folding rear seat (if equipped) The rear seatbacks fold forward to pro- vide additional cargo space and to pro- vide access to the cargo area. • To fold the rear seatback(s) down, pull the lock release lever, then fold the seatback forward and down.
Page 34 Knowing your vehicle OMG035030 OMG035045 OMG035029 1. Slide the front seat forward, and move 4. Open the trunk lid. the seatback to the forward position. 5. Pull the lock release lever (1). 2. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi- tion.
Page 35 Knowing your vehicle (if equipped) WARNING - Cargo danger Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from being thrown about the vehicle in a collision and caus- ing injury to the vehicle occupants. CAUTION - Loading proce- dure Make sure the engine is off, the transaxle is in P (Park) and the OMG035033 OMG035042...
Page 36 Knowing your vehicle OMG035035 OMG035036 OMG035037 Armrest (if equipped) Headrest adjustment Removal The armrest is located in the center of To remove the headrest, raise it as far as Adjusting the height up and down the rear seat. Pull the armrest down from it can go then press the release lever (1) The headrest not only provides comfort while pulling upward (2).
Page 37: Safety Belts /
Knowing your vehicle SAFETY BELTS pre-tensioner seat belt equipped at the front seats, and the sensor is equipped inside the buckle, where presence of passenger is sensed by the fastening of the seat belts. Therefore, pre-tensioner will not activate if the passenger is not fas- tened with the seat belts.
Page 38 • The safety belt must be adjusted while the vehicle is being driven, after they have been worn during to the correct position. please have an authorized Kia deal- a collision. er inspect the pre-tensioner and air • Do not attempt to replace the pre- bag system as soon as possible.
Page 39 Knowing your vehicle Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the driver WARNING passengers properly - Child restraint restrained at all times by using the safety in front seat WARNING - Safety belts belts provided with the vehicle. Proper Never install a child restraint sys- To minimize the risk of serious or use of the safety belts decreases the risk...
Page 40 Kia dealer or face. any collision. All belts, retractors, service it immediately. Never drive • Wear the lap portion as low as...
Page 41 Knowing your vehicle If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas- WARNING - Safety belt tened when the key is turned ON or if it is care disconnected after the key is turned ON, the safety belt warning chime will sound •...
Page 42 Knowing your vehicle OMG035301 OMG035302 OMG035303 Lap/shoulder belt 3. Insert the tongue plate (1) into the 4. Position the lap portion (1) of the belt open end of the buckle (2) until an across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS To fasten the front lap/shoulder belt: audible “click”...
Page 43 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • The height adjuster must be in the locked position when the vehicle is moving. • The misadjustment of height of the shoulder belt could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash. OMG035038 OMG035304 5.
Page 44 Knowing your vehicle OMG035302 OMG035303 OMG035304 Rear lap/shoulder belt 4. Position the lap portion (1) of the belt To unfasten the rear lap/shoulder belt: across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS Press the release button on the buckle To fasten the rear lap/shoulder belt: as possible to reduce the risk of sliding and allow the belt to slowly retract.
Page 45 Knowing your vehicle (if equipped) OMG035042 OMG035041 OMG035043 ✽ ✽ NOTICE 3 Point rear center belt 2. Pull the tongue plate (C) and insert the (if equipped) tongue plate (C) into the open end of When returning the rear seatbacks to the buckle (D) until an audible “click”...
Page 46 Knowing your vehicle There will be an audible “click” when the WARNING tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt - Lock center automatically adjusts to the proper length rear seat only after the lap belt is adjusted manu- • When using the rear center belt, ally so that it fits snugly around your hips.
Page 47 Knowing your vehicle Proper use and care of the safety belt system To ensure that the safety belts provide the maximum protection, please follow these instructions: • Use the belts at all times - even on short trips. • If the safety belt is twisted, straighten it prior to use.
Page 48 Knowing your vehicle Restraint of pregnant women Restraint of infants and small WARNING - Belt cleaning children Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul- Do not bleach or dye the webbing der belt assemblies whenever possible To increase their safety, infants and because this may weaken the web- according to specific recommendations young...
Page 49 Knowing your vehicle Restraint of larger children WARNING WARNING - Children on - Infants and As children grow, they may need to use laps young children new child-restraint systems, including Never hold a child on your lap or in • Infants and young children are at larger child seats or booster seats, which your arms in a moving vehicle.
Page 50: Child Restraint System
Knowing your vehicle Child restraint system (Continued) For small children and babies, the use of • Since a safety belt or child a child seat or infant seat is strongly rec- restraint system can become very ommended and is required by law in hot if it is in a closed vehicle, be almost all states.
Page 51 "hooks" over a and kill the child. the system checked immediately seatback. It will not provide ade- by your authorized Kia dealer. Since all passenger safety belts move quate protection in an accident. freely under normal conditions and only •...
Page 52 Knowing your vehicle Placing a passenger safety belt into the auto lock mode The use of the auto lock mode will ensure that the normal movement of the child in the vehicle does not cause the safety belt to be pulled out and loosen the firmness of its hold on the child restraint system.
Page 53 Knowing your vehicle "Click" MMSA3028 MMSA3029 MMSA3030 3. Pull the shoulder portion of the safety 4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of 5. Remove as much slack from the belt belt all the way out. When the shoulder the safety belt to retract and listen for as possible by pushing down on the portion of the safety belt is fully an audible “clicking”...
Page 54 Knowing your vehicle WARNING - Auto lock mode The lap/shoulder belt automatically returns to the “emergency lock mode” whenever the belt is allowed to retract fully. Therefore, the pre- ceding seven steps must be fol- lowed each time a child restraint is installed.
Page 55 Knowing your vehicle WARNING - Child restraint check Check that the child restraint sys- tem is secured by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Incorrectly fitted child restraints may swing, twist, tip or come away causing death or injury. WARNING - Child restraint 1JBA3157...
Page 56 Knowing your vehicle Once you have installed the ISOFIX child WARNING restraint, assure that the seat is properly attached to the ISOFIX and tether When using the vehicle's "ISOFIX" anchors. Also, test the child restraint seat system to install a child restraint before you place the child in it.
Page 57 Knowing your vehicle AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (1) Driver’s air bag (2) Front passenger’s air bag (3) Side air bag* (4) Curtain air bag* (5) SRS Control Module (6) Side impact sensor* (7) Front impact sensor* (8) Front seat position sensor (9) Occupant classification system * : if equipped 1JBN3511A/OMGA035047/OMGA035048/OMGA035049/OMGA035051/OMGA035052/OMGA035053/OMGA035055/OMGA035054/1LDN2166/1LDN2167/1LDN2168...
Page 58 Knowing your vehicle What your air bag system does The importance of using Your vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint System Control Module is equipped safety belts Driver’s air bag and front passenger’s air with a recording device that may bag are designed to supplement the pro- There are four very important reasons to record the use or status of the safety tection offered by the safety belt in cer-...
Page 59 A first stage level is provided for mod- Kia dealer for inspection and nec- erate-severity impacts. A second stage essary repairs. level is provided for more severe impacts.
Page 60: Driver's Air Bag
( ) on the instrument panel will illuminate because the air • Have your car checked by a Kia bag warning light is connected with dealer as soon as possible if the the seat position sensor. If the air SRS warning light comes on.
Page 61 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Steering wheel • You must always sit as far back from the steering wheel air bag as possible (chest at least 250 mm (10 inches) away from the steer- ing wheel), while still maintaining a comfortable seating position for good vehicle control, in order to reduce the risk of injury or death OMGA035048...
Page 62 Knowing your vehicle Main components of occupant Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained classification system properly (sitting upright with the seat in • A detection device located within the an upright position, centered on the seat front passenger seat cushion.
Page 63 Knowing your vehicle • The “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant indicator illuminates after the ignition classification system key is turned to the “ON” position or after the engine is started. If the front Indicator/Warning light Devices Condition detected by...
Page 64 -- whether or front passenger's seat. dent. not there is an air bag for that per- Have an authorized Kia dealer Children are afforded the most pro- son. inspect the occupant classification tection in the event of an accident system with the SRS air bag system •...
Page 65 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) 1KMN3665 1KMN3661 1KMN3663 - Never put a heavy load in the - Never with hips shifted - Never place feet on the dashboard. front passenger seat. towards the front of the seat. 1KMN3662 1KMN3664 1KMN3666 - Never excessively recline the - Never lean on the center console.
Page 66 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING • Kia does not endorse nor will it • Do not place sharp objects on the • The front seat passenger’s air bag support any changes to any part front passenger seat. These can...
Page 67 If seat is damaged, have the vehi- • Never allow children, pregnant OMGA035049/OMGA035050 cle checked and repaired by an women or weak persons to sit in authorized Kia dealer. Inform the front passenger seat. They them that your vehicle...
Page 68 This should only its best protection, both front seat be done by an authorized Kia occupants and both outboard dealer. rear occupants should sit in an •...
Page 69 Knowing your vehicle Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag) There are many types of accidents in which one or more of the air bags would not be expected to provide additional protection.
Page 70 In the event of a colli- unexpected air bag deployment, sion, have the vehicle inspected which could result in severe per- by an authorized Kia dealer. sonal injury or death. • Your vehicle has been designed • If the installation location or...
Page 71 Knowing your vehicle Although the front air bags (driver’s and front passenger’s air bags) are designed to inflate only in frontal collision, it may inflate in any collision if front impact sen- sors detect a sufficient impact. Side air bags (side and/or curtain air bags) are designed to inflate only in side impact collision, it may inflate in any collision if side impact sensors detect a sufficient...
Page 72 Knowing your vehicle 1JBB3520 1JBA3516 1JBA3521 • Frontal air bags are not designed to • Front air bags may not inflate in side • In a slant or angled collision, the force inflate in rear collisions, because occu- impact collision, because occupants of impact may direct the occupants in a pants are moved backward by the move to the direction of the collision,...
Page 73 Knowing your vehicle 1JBA3517 1JBA3522 1JBA3518 • Just before impact, drivers often brake • Air bags may not inflate in rollover acci- • Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the dents because air bag deployment collides with objects such as utility front portion of the vehicle causing it to would not provide proper protection to...
Page 74 Knowing your vehicle Air bag system operation • In order to help provide protection in a WARNING - severe collision, the air bags must Seated • Air bags only operate when the ignition inflate rapidly. The speed of air bag positioning switch is turned to the ON or START inflation is a consequence of the...
Page 75 Knowing your vehicle Noise and smoke WARNING Hot air bag When the air bags inflate, they make a parts loud noise and they leave smoke and When the air bags deploy, the air powder in the air inside of the vehicle. bag related parts in steering wheel This is normal.
Page 76 This sure to put the child restraint sys- must be done by an authorized Kia tem as far away from the door dealer. side as possible, and secure the •...
Page 77 • Any work on the air bag system, such as removing, installing, or repairing the steering wheel must be performed by a qualified Kia 1JBN3519A/1MGA3055/OMG035103/OMG035113 technician. Improper handling of Air bag warning label the air bag system including the...
Page 78 Knowing your vehicle TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehi- cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm.
Page 79 Knowing your vehicle WARNING No one should be allowed to occu- py the trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the trunk is partially or total- ly latched and the person is unable to get out, severe injury or death could occur due to lack of ventila- tion, exhaust fumes and rapid heat build-up, or because of exposure to...
Page 80 Knowing your vehicle HOOD OMG035003 OMG035064 OMG035065 Trunk lid lock knob (if equipped) Opening the hood: 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the secondary latch If the trunk lid lock knob (located near the 1.
Page 81: Fuel Filler Lid /
Knowing your vehicle FUEL FILLER LID Closing the hood 1. Before closing the hood, check the fol- lowing: • All filler caps in engine compartment must be correctly installed. • Gloves, rags or any other com- bustible material must be removed from the engine compartment.
Page 82 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING - Refueling • Before touching the fuel nozzle, Static electricity discharge from If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can you should eliminate potentially the container can ignite fuel cover your clothes or skin and thus dangerous static electricity dis- vapors causing a fire.
Page 83 • If a fire breaks out during refuel- • If the fuel filler cap requires replace- ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi- ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or cle, and immediately contact the the equivalent specified for your vehi- manager of the gas station and cle.
Page 84: Mirrors /
Knowing your vehicle MIRRORS Outside rearview mirror CAUTION Be sure to adjust mirror angles before • The right outside rearview mirror driving. is convex. Objects seen in the Your vehicle is equipped with both left- mirror are closer than they hand and right-hand outside rearview appear.
Page 85 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjusting angles, but the motor continues to operate while the switch is depressed. Do not depress the switch longer than neces- sary, the motor may be damaged. •...
Page 86 Knowing your vehicle Outside rearview mirror heater Day/night rearview mirror (if equipped) (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater is Adjust the rearview mirror to center on automatically turned on when the rear the view through the rear window. Make Night window defroster is turned on.
Page 87 Knowing your vehicle Electric type (if equipped) When the engine is running, the glare is automatically controlled by the sensor mounted in the rearview mirror. The sen- sor mounted in the mirror senses the light level around the vehicle, and through a chemical reaction, automatically controls the headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
Page 88: Homelink® Wireless Control System /
Knowing your vehicle HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) HomeLink® Wireless Control CAUTION System provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held radio-fre- Before programming HomeLink® to quency (RF) transmitters with a single a garage door opener or gate oper- built-in device.
Page 89 Knowing your vehicle Programming HomeLink® Standard programming 5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink® button and observe the • When programming a garage door To train most devices, follow these red Status Indicator LED. If the indica- opener, it is advised to park the instructions: tor light stays on constantly, program- vehicle outside of the garage.
Page 90 Knowing your vehicle Rolling code programming 2. Firmly press and release the "learn" or Gate operator & canadian program- "smart" button (which activates the ming Rolling code devices which are "code- "training light"). protected" and manufactured after 1996 During programming, your handheld may be determined by the following: transmitter may automatically stop trans- mitting.
Page 91 Knowing your vehicle Reprogramming a single Erasing HomeLink® buttons WARNING HomeLink® button Individual buttons cannot be erased. The transceiver has been tested However, to erase all three programmed To program a new device to a previously complies with buttons: trained HomeLink® button, follow these Industry Canada rules.
Page 92: Interior Lights /
Knowing your vehicle INTERIOR LIGHTS ✽ ✽ NOTICE Do not use the interior lights for extend- ed periods when engine is not running. It may cause battery discharge. OMG035076 OMG035077 Map light (if equipped) Dome light (if equipped) The lights are turned ON or OFF by (1) OFF pressing the corresponding switch.
Page 93: Storage Compartment /
Knowing your vehicle STORAGE COMPARTMENT ✽ ✽ NOTICE (if equipped) • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment. • Always keep the storage compartment covers closed while driving. Do not attempt to place many items in the storage compartment that the storage compartment cover can not close securely.
Page 94 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION Make sure the sunglass holder is closed while driving to avoid head injury in a collision. CAUTION Do not use the sunglass holder while driving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing serious injury or property OMG035081 OMG035082 damage.
Page 95: Interior Features /
• Do not hold the lighter in after it is already heated because it will over- heat. • Only a genuine Kia lighter should be used in the cigarette lighter socket. The use of plug-in accessories (shavers, hand-held vacuums, and coffee pots, for example) may damage the socket or cause electrical failure.
Page 96 Knowing your vehicle Cup holder Cups or small beverage cans may be placed in the cup holders. 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.
Page 97 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Front • Close the vanity mirror cover securely and return the sunvisor to its original position after use. • If the vanity mirror lamp is equipped and mirror cover is not closed secure- ly, the lamp will stay on and could result in battery discharge.
Page 98: Digital Clock
Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • HOUR: Pressing the “H” button with your fin- • Use the power outlet when the engine ger, a pencil or similar object will is running, and remove a plug from advance the time displayed by one the power outlet after using the elec- hour.
Page 99: Sunroof /
Knowing your vehicle SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) Sliding the sunroof Tilting the sunroof Autoslide open Autotilt open To use the autoslide feature, momentar- To use the autotilt feature, momentarily ily (more than 0.5 second) press the (more than 0.5 second) press the TILT SLIDE OPEN ( ) button on the over- UP (...
Page 100 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Do not press any sunroof control but- ton longer than necessary. Damage to the motor or system components could occur. • Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on the guide rail. • If you try to open the sunroof when the temperature is below freezing or when the sunroof is covered with snow or ice, the glass or the motor could be...
Page 101: Luggage Net /
Knowing your vehicle LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED) Resetting the sunroof Whenever the vehicle battery is discon- nected or discharged, or you use the emergency handle to operate the sun- roof, you have to reset your sunroof sys- tem as follows: 1.
Page 102: Antenna /
Knowing your vehicle ANTENNA WARNING To avoid eye injury, DO NOT over- stretch the netting. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path of the net, in case of strap. DO NOT use the luggage net when strap has visible signs of wear or damage.
Page 103: Audio Remote Control /
Knowing your vehicle AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) MODE SEEK (L/M) Press the MODE button to select Radio, Press the SEEK switch 1 sec. or more. Tape (if equipped) or CD (compact disc). Each press of the button changes the RADIO mode display as follows: When the SEEK (L) is pressed, the unit...
Page 104: Audio System /
Knowing your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM FM reception AM reception FM radio station JBM001 JBM002 JBM003 How car audio works AM broadcasts can be received at FM broadcasts are transmitted at high greater distances than FM broadcasts. frequencies and do not bend to follow the AM and FM radio signals are broadcast This is because AM radio waves are earth's surface.
Page 105 Knowing your vehicle Using a cellular phone or a two- way radio When a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, noise may be produced from the audio equipment. This does not mean that something is wrong with the audio equipment.
Page 106 Knowing your vehicle Care of cassette tapes Care of disc (if equipped) • Depending on the type of CD-R/CD- (if equipped) RW CDs, certain CDs may not operate • If the temperature inside the car is too normally according to manufacturing high, open the car windows for ventilation •...
Page 107 Knowing your vehicle STEREO RADIO OPERATION (M420) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob 2. BAND(AM/FM) Select Button 3. TUNE/MODE Select Knob 4. AUTO SEEK Select Button 5. SCAN Button 6. PRESET STATION Select Buttons MGM420NA...
Page 108 Knowing your vehicle 1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob 3. TUNE/MODE Select Knob FADER Control Rotate the control knob clockwise to The radio unit may be operated when the Rotate the knob clockwise to increase emphasize rear speaker sound (front ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi- the frequency and turn the knob counter- speaker sound will be attenuated).
Page 109 Knowing your vehicle 4. AUTO SEEK Select Button HOW TO PRESET STATIONS • Press and hold the station select button (Automatic Channel Selection) for more than 0.8 seconds. A select but- Six AM and twelve FM stations may be ton indicator will show in the display programmed into the memory of the Press the AUTO SEEK select button.
Page 110 Knowing your vehicle CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER OPERATION (M420) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. TAPE PROGRAM Button 2. TAPE EJECT Button 3. DOLBY Button 4. REPEAT(RPT) Button 5. AUTO MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) Button 6. FF/REW Button MGM420NA 3 101...
Page 111 Knowing your vehicle 1. TAPE PROGRAM Button 4. REPEAT (RPT) Button 6. FF/REW Button • This allows you to play the reverse side • To repeat the track you are currently • Forward tape winding starts when the of the tape by merely depressing the listening to, press the RPT button.
Page 112 Knowing your vehicle STEREO RADIO OPERATION (M445) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob 2. BAND (AM/FM) Select Buttons 3. TUNE Select/AUDIO Control Knob 4. AUTO SEEK Select Button 5. CD SCAN Button 6. EQ Button 7. PRESET STATION Select Buttons MGM445NA 3 103...
Page 113 Knowing your vehicle 1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob 3. TUNE Select/AUDIO Control FADER Control Knob Rotate the control knob clockwise to • The radio unit may be operated when emphasize rear speaker sound (front the ignition key is in the “ACC”or “ON” Rotate the knob clockwise to increase speaker sound will be attenuated).
Page 114 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE 5. CD SCAN Button To program the stations, follow these steps: • Do not place beverages close to the When you Press the button, frequency is audio system. The audio system mech- changed and the next channel is •...
Page 115 Knowing your vehicle COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION (M445) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. CD Select Button 2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 3. FF/REW Button 4. REPEAT (RPT) Button 5. CD SCAN (BSM) Button 6. CD EJECT Button 7. RANDOM (RDM) Button MGM445NA...
Page 116 Knowing your vehicle 1. CD Select Button 2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 5. CD SCAN Button • Insert the CD with the label facing • The desired track on the disc currently • To playback the first 10 seconds of upward. being played can be selected using the each track, press the CD SCAN button.
Page 117: Driving Your Vehicle
Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ✽ ✽ NOTICE • To assure proper operation of the unit, • Do not insert warped or poor quality keep the vehicle interior temperature discs into the CD player as damage to within a normal range by using the the unit may occur.
Page 118 Knowing your vehicle STEREO RADIO OPERATION (M455) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob 2. AUDIO Select Button 3. BAND Select Button 4. CD SCAN Button 5. EQ Button 6. AUTO SEEK Select Button 7. TUNE Select/AUDIO Control knob 8.
Page 119 Knowing your vehicle 1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob BASS Control 3. BAND Select Button To increase the BASS, rotate the knob Pressing the FM/AM button changes the • The radio unit may be operated when clockwise, while to decrease the BASS, AM, FM1 and FM2 bands.
Page 120 Knowing your vehicle 7. TUNE Select/Audio Control Knob • Press and hold the station select button for more than 0.8 seconds. A select but- Rotate the knob clockwise to increase ton indicator will show in the display indi- the frequency and turn the knob counter- cating which select button you have clockwise to reduce the frequency.
Page 121 Knowing your vehicle CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER OPERATION (M455) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. TAPE PROGRAM Button 2. TAPE EJECT Button 3. AUTO MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) Button 4. FF/REW Button 5. REPEAT (RPT) Button 6. DOLBY Button 7. EQ Button MGM455NA...
Page 122 Knowing your vehicle 1. TAPE PROGRAM Button • To stop FF or REW action, press the 6. DOLBY Button button again. If you get background noise during tape • This allows you to play the reverse side PLAY, you can reduce this considerably of the tape by merely depressing the 4.
Page 123 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Do not insert anything like coins into • To assure proper operation of the unit, the player slot as damage to the unit keep the vehicle interior temperature may occur. within a normal range by using the •...
Page 124 Knowing your vehicle COMPACT DISC PLAYER (M455) (IF EQUIPPED) - COMPATIABLE WITH MP3/WMA/AAC/WAVE 1. AUDIO/MP3 CD Select Button 2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 3. FF/REW Button 4. REPEAT (RPT) Button 5. RANDOM (RDM) Button 6. BOOKMARK (MARK) Button 7. SCROLL Button 8.
Page 125 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE 1. AUDIO/MP3 CD Select Button 4. REPEAT (RPT) Button Playback of MP3, ACC and WMA file • Insert the CD with the label facing • To repeat the track you are currently formats are supported. Load to play upward.
Page 126 Knowing your vehicle 6. BOOKMARK (MARK) Button The button doesn’t work on file names • Press the CD SCAN button again with- with less than 16 characters. in 10 sec. when you have reached the When the CD player unit is operating, the desired track.
Page 127 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ✽ ✽ NOTICE • To assure proper operation of the unit, • Do not insert warped or poor quality keep the vehicle interior temperature discs into the CD player as damage to within a normal range by using the the unit may occur.
Page 128 Knowing your vehicle STEREO RADIO OPERATION (M465) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob 2. BAND Select Button 3. AUDIO Select Button 4. TUNE Select/AUDIO Control Knob 5. AUTO SEEK Select Button 6. CD SCAN Button 7. EQ Button 8.
Page 129 Knowing your vehicle 1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob After selecting the each mode, rotate the BALANCE Control Audio control knob clockwise or counter- Rotate the knob clockwise to emphasize • The radio unit may be operated when clockwise. right speaker sound (left speaker sound the ignition key is in the "ACC"...
Page 130 Knowing your vehicle 7. EQ Button • Determine the preset station select button you wish to use to access that Press the EQ button to select the CLAS- station. SIC, POPS, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF • Press and hold the station select but- MODE for the desired tone quality.
Page 131 Knowing your vehicle CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER OPERATION (M465) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. TAPE PROGRAM Button 2. TAPE EJECT Button 3. AUTO MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) Button 4. FF/REW Button 5. REPEAT (RPT) Button 6. DOLBY Button 7. EQ Button MGM465NA...
Page 132 Knowing your vehicle 1. TAPE PROGRAM Button 4. FF/REW Button 6. DOLBY Button • This allows you to play the reverse side If you get background noise during tape • Forward tape winding starts when the of the tape by merely depressing the PLAY, you can reduce this considerably FF button is pressed during PLAY or program button.
Page 133 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Do not insert anything like coins into • To assure proper operation of the unit, the player slot as damage to the unit keep the vehicle interior temperature within a normal range by using the may occur.
Page 134 Knowing your vehicle COMPACT DISC PLAYER/CD AUTO CHANGER OPERATION (M465) (IF EQUIPPED) - COMPATIABLE WITH MP3/WMA 1. LOAD Button 2. Playing CD Button 3. CD EJECT Button 4. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 5. SCROLL Button 6. FF/REW Button 7. EQ Button 8.
Page 135 Knowing your vehicle 1. LOAD Button To insert multiple discs: When you have finished loading discs, press LOAD button to cancel the loading This compact disc player will accommo- function or wait for 10 seconds. The CD 1. Press and hold the LOAD button for date up to six compact discs.
Page 136 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE 7. EQ Button • Press once to skip back to the • Do not stick paper or tape etc., on the beginning of the track. Press the EQ button to select the CLAS- label side or the recording side of any SIC, POPS, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF •...
Page 137 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE 9. BOOKMARK (MARK) Button 11. RANDOM (RDM) Button Tracks stored on Mark Memory will be When the CD player unit is operating, the With random, you can listen to the tracks automatically erased after you eject CDs desired track on the disc can be book- in random, rather than sequential order that contain those tracks.
Page 138 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ✽ ✽ NOTICE 13. FILE SEARCH Knob (TUNE Select Knob) • To assure proper operation of the unit, • Do not insert warped or poor quality keep the vehicle interior temperature discs into the CD player as damage to •...
Page 139: Instrument Cluster
Ignition switch / 4-2 Starting the engine / 4-3 Manual transaxle / 4-4 Automatic transaxle / 4-6 Brake system / 4-10 Steering wheel / 4-16 Cruise control system / 4-18 Electronic stability control / 4-21 Driving your vehicle Instrument cluster / 4-24 Gauges / 4-25 Warnings and indicators / 4-30 Compass - Z-Nav™...
Page 140 Driving your vehicle IGNITION SWITCH This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The warning lights can be checked before the engine is started. Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent battery discharge.
Page 141: Starting The Engine
Driving your vehicle STARTING THE ENGINE Whether the engine is cold or warm, it WARNING WARNING - Ignition key should be started without depressing • Never turn the ignition switch to Always wear appropriate shoes the accelerator. LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is when operating your...
Page 142 Driving your vehicle MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Manual transaxle operation The manual transaxle has five forward gears. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then release it slowly. The gearshift lever must be returned to the neutral position before shifting into R (Reverse).
Page 143 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • To shift into reverse, rest the lever in Downshifting neutral for at least 3 seconds after your When you must slow down in heavy traf- To avoid premature clutch wear and car is completely stopped. Then move fic or while driving up steep hills, down- damage, do not drive with your foot the lever into the reverse position.
Page 144 Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Automatic transaxle operation All normal forward driving is done with the shift lever in the D (Drive) position. To move the shift lever from the P (Park) position, the brake pedal must be depressed.
Page 145 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE R (Reverse) (Continued) Use this position to drive the vehicle • To avoid damage to your transaxle, do • Do not use the P (Park) position in backward. not accelerate the engine in R place of the parking brake.
Page 146 Driving your vehicle Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to (Continued) shift up one gear. • In sports mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift points Down (-): Pull the lever backwards once are varied to upshift automatically. to shift down one gear.
Page 147 2. Insert the screwdriver into the access removed. hole and press down on the key. 3. Depress the lock release button and move the shift lever. 4. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealership immediately.
Page 148: Brake System
Driving your vehicle BRAKE SYSTEM Power brakes In the event of brake failure WARNING - Brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes If service brakes fail to operate while the • Do not drive with your foot rest- that adjust automatically through normal vehicle is in motion, you can make an ing on the brake pedal.
Page 149 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Disc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes. To avoid costly brake repairs, do not continue to drive with worn brake pads. When your brake pads are worn and it's time for new pads, you will hear a high- pitched warning sound from your front WARNING - Brake wear...
Page 150 Driving your vehicle Setting the driver's position WARNING - Pedal adjust- 1. Be sure the parking brake is engaged. ment 2. Move the accelerator and brake ped- • Adjust the pedals after parking als to the front most position by push- ing the “M”...
Page 151 Driving your vehicle WARNING - Parking brake • To prevent unintentional move- ment when stopped and leaving the vehicle, do not use the gearshift lever in place of the parking brake. Set the parking brake make sure gearshift lever is securely posi- tioned in 1st (First) gear or R (Reverse) for manual transaxle equipped vehicles and in P (Park)
Page 152 Driving your vehicle Parking on curbed streets Anti-lock brake system (ABS) The ABS continuously senses the speed of the wheels. If the wheels are going to (if equipped) • When parking your vehicle on an uphill lock, the ABS repeatedly modulates the grade, park as close to the curb as hydraulic brake pressure to the wheels.
Page 153 • Restart the engine. If the ABS warn- ing light is off, then your ABS is nor- mal. Otherwise, you may have a prob- lem with the ABS. Contact an author- ized Kia dealer as soon as possible. W-78 ✽ ✽ NOTICE ✽ ✽ NOTICE •...
Page 154 The steering wheel should be positioned RPM by depressing the accelerator until ing checked by an authorized Kia dealer. so that it is comfortable for you to drive, the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then release while permitting you to see the instru- ✽...
Page 155 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE - Horn • To sound the horn, press the area indi- cated by the horn symbol on your steering wheel (see illustration). The horn will operate only when this area is pressed. • Do not strike the horn severely to (if equipped) operate it, or hit it with your fist.
Page 156 Driving your vehicle CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The cruise control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a con- stant speed without resting your foot on the accelerator pedal. With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of between 40 km/h (24 mph) and 160 km/h (96 mph).
Page 157 Driving your vehicle To cancel cruise control, do one To turn cruise control off, do one of the following: of the following: • Press the brake pedal. • Push the CRUISE ON/OFF button on the steering wheel (the CRUISE indi- •...
Page 158 Driving your vehicle To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on If you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on, press the accel- erator pedal. Increased speed will not interfere with cruise control operation or change the set speed. To return to the set speed, take your foot off the accelerator.
Page 159 Driving your vehicle ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) ESC operation ESC ON condition When operating • When the ignition is turned When the ESC is in operation, ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi- ESC indicator light blinks. cator lights illuminate for •...
Page 160 Driving your vehicle ESC operation off I ESC indicator light (blinks) WARNING - ESC ESC OFF state The Electronic Stability Control sys- • To cancel ESC operation, tem is only a driving aid; use pre- press the ESC OFF button cautions for safe driving by slowing (ESC OFF indicator light illu- down on curved, snowy, or icy...
Page 161 Driving your vehicle ESC OFF usage WARNING - ESC When driving Never press the ESC OFF button • It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turned while ESC may be operating, such on for daily driving whenever possible. as on slippery or winding roads. If •...
Page 162 Driving your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ➁ ➄ ➁ ➂ ➀ 1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators 3. Speedometer 4. Engine temperature gauge 5. Warning and indicator lights ➆ 6. Odometer / Tripmeter ➃ 7. Shift position indicator ➇ ➄ ➄ ➅...
Page 163 Driving your vehicle GAUGES Speedometer Tachometer The speedometer indicates the forward The tachometer indicates the approxi- speed of the vehicle. mate number of engine revolutions per minute (rpm). Odometer Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging and/or The odometer indicates the total dis- over-revving the engine.
Page 164 Driving your vehicle Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Type A The fuel gauge indicates the approxi- mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel tank capacity - 62 liters This gauge shows the temperature of the (16.38 gallons) engine coolant when the ignition switch The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low is ON.
Page 165 Driving your vehicle Type A Type A Type B Type B OMG045014 Mode Each push of the button (TRIP) changes 1MGH4923N 1MGH4922 the display as follows: Tripmeter (km or MI) Driving time TRIPMETER This mode indicates the total distance This mode displays the total time elepsed traveled since the last tripmeter reset.
Page 166: Driving Your Vehicle
Driving your vehicle Type A Type A Type A Type B Type B Type B 1MGH4924N 1MGH4926N 1MGH4921N Average vehicle speed Distance to empty (km or MI) Ambient temperature (°C or °F) (if equipped) This mode displays the average vehicle This mode indicates the estimated dis- speed, and is reset to 0 km/h (0 mph) tance to empty from the current fuel in...
Page 167 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupt- ed, the “DISTANCE TO EMPTY” function may not operate correctly. The trip computer may not register additional fuel if less than 6 liters (1.59 US gal) of fuel are added to the vehicle.
Page 168 ON (do not start the This warning light indicates the engine oil engine). Any light that does not illuminate pressure is low. should be checked by an authorized Kia If the warning light illuminates while driv- dealer. ing:...
Page 169 6 charging system. Have an authorized Immobilizer indicator seconds. This cycle will repeat 11 times Kia dealer correct the problem as soon (if equipped) with an interval of 24 seconds between as possible.
Page 170 6 seconds each time the brakes do not operate properly. you turn the ignition switch to the ON warning indicator Have it towed to any authorized Kia position. (if equipped) dealer for a brake system inspection If this indicator does not go out, or if it illu- This warning light indicates the washer and necessary repairs.
Page 171 Have the Engine Control blink to indicate the ESC is operating. have the system checked by an author- System inspected as soon as possible by ized Kia dealer as soon as possible. an authorized Kia dealer. ESC OFF indicator ✽ ✽ NOTICE...
Page 172 Pressure Monitoring System is not work- ing properly. If this occurs, have your vehi- TPMS (Tire pressure The indicator light illuminates when the cle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as monitoring system) TPMS cruise control system is enabled. soon as possible.
Page 173 “ON” or if tor the tire pressure. Have the system it is disconnected after the key is turn checked by an authorized Kia dealer as ON, the safety belt warning chime will soon as possible.
Page 174 Driving your vehicle COMPASS - (IF EQUIPPED) Z-NAV™ COMPASS Compass function The Compass can be turned ON and OFF and will remember the last state when the ignition is cycled. To turn the display feature ON/OFF: 1. Press and release the button to turn the display feature OFF.
Page 175 Driving your vehicle BACK WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) There are some conditions that can WARNING cause changes to the vehicle magnets. - Supplemental Items such as installing a ski rack or a back warning CB antenna or even some body repair Back warning system is only a sup- work on the vehicle can cause changes plementary function.
Page 176 Driving your vehicle Operation of the back warning Non-operational conditions of Detecting range may decrease when: system back warning system 1. Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold. Operating condition Back warning system may not oper- 2. Objects smaller than 1 m (39.4 in.) and ate normally when: •...
Page 177 Driving your vehicle (Continued) WARNING WARNING - Supplemental This system can only sense objects back warning Pay close attention when the vehi- within the range and location of the cle is driven close to objects on the 1. The back warning may not sound sensors, it can not detect objects in road, particularly...
Page 178 Driving your vehicle LIGHTING Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to pre- vent the battery from being dis- charged. The system automatically turns off the headlights and parking lights when the driver removes the igni- tion key and opens the driver- side door.
Page 179 Driving your vehicle OMG045020 OMG045022 OMG045023 High - beam operation Flashing headlights Headlight position ( To flash the headlights, pull the lever To turn on the high beam headlights, When the light switch is in the headlight towards you. It will return to the normal push the lever away from you.
Page 180 Driving your vehicle Lane change signals (B) To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position. The lever will return to the OFF position when released. If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement.
Page 181 Driving your vehicle WIPERS AND WASHERS Daytime running light MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push (if equipped) the lever forward and release it with the lever in the OFF position. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make The wipers will operate continu- it easier for others to see the front of your ously if the lever is pushed vehicle during the day.
Page 182 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE If the ignition switch is turned ON when the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode, or When washing the vehicle, set the wiper wiper switch is set in AUTO mode when switch in the OFF position to stop the the ignition switch is ON, wiper will oper- auto wiper operation.
Page 183 Driving your vehicle If the washer does not work, check the CAUTION washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not sufficient, you will need to add appropri- When the ignition switch is ON and ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid the windshield wiper switch is to the washer reservoir.
Page 184: Rear Window Defroster
Driving your vehicle DEFROSTER ✽ ✽ NOTICE Outside mirror heater Type A (if equipped) • To prevent damage to the conductors There is no control button for the outside bonded to the inside surface of the mirror heater; instead the outside mirror rear window, never use sharp instru- heater automatically turns on when the ments or window cleaners containing...
Page 185: Hazard Warning Flasher
Driving your vehicle HAZARD WARNING FLASHER OMG045100 OMG065001 Front windshield deicer (if equipped) The hazard warning flasher causes the rear tail lights and front turn signal lights To activate the front windshield deicer, to flash on and off, which serves as a press the front windshield deicer button.
Page 186 Driving your vehicle MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed control knob 2. Air intake control button 3. Mode selection knob 4. Temperature control knob 5. Air conditioning button (if equipped) OMG045069N...
Page 187 Driving your vehicle OMG045071N OMG045037 OMG045037N Fan speed control knob Temperature control knob Mode selection knob The ignition switch must be in the ON The temperature control knob allows you The mode selection knob controls the position for fan operation. to control the temperature of the air flow- direction of the air flow through the venti- ing from the ventilation system.
Page 188 Driving your vehicle MAX/ A/C position When you select the MAX A/C mode while the fan is on, the following system settings will be made automatically; • the air conditioning system will be turned on. • the recirculated air position will be selected.
Page 189 Driving your vehicle Face position Floor position Air flow is directed toward the Most of the air flow is direct- upper body face. ed to the floor, with a small Additionally, each outlet can amount of the air being be controlled to direct the air directed to the windshield discharged from the outlet.
Page 190 Driving your vehicle Recirculated air position WARNING - Recirculated The indicator light on the but- ton is illuminated when the recirculated air position is • Continued climate control system selected. operation in the recirculated air Use this position only for position may allow humidity to short period with the recircu- increase inside vehicle which...
Page 191 Air conditioning sys- Air conditioning (if equipped) tem operation may cause engine over- Push the A/C button to turn the air condi- All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are heating. Continue to use the blower tioning system on (indicator light will illu- filled...
Page 192 CAUTION slight change in engine speed as the The air conditioning system should air conditioning compressor cycles. be serviced by an authorized Kia This is a normal system operation dealer. Improper service may cause characteristic. serious injury to the person per- •...
Page 193 Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature control knob 2. AUTO (automatic control) button 3. Fan speed control knob 4. Mode selection button 5. OFF button 6. Front windshield defrost button 7. Rear windshield defrost button 8.
Page 194 Driving your vehicle 2. Turn the TEMP knob to set the desired temperature. If the temperature is set to the lowest setting (Lo), the air conditioning sys- tem will operate continuously. 3. To turn the automatic operation off, press any button except temperature control button and AQS button (if equipped).
Page 195 Driving your vehicle Manual operation Temperature conversion If the battery has been discharged or dis- The heating and cooling system can be connected, the temperature mode will controlled manually as well by pushing display metric units. buttons other than the AUTO button. In This is normal condition and you can this case, the system works sequentially switch the temperature mode between...
Page 196 Driving your vehicle Outside (fresh) air position With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air enters the vehicle from outside and is heated or cooled according to the function selected. ✽ ✽ NOTICE Prolonged use of the air conditioning with the “recirculated air position” selected, will result in excessively dry air in the passenger compartment.
Page 197 Driving your vehicle WARNING - Recirculated air • Continued climate control system operation in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility. • Do not sleep in a vehicle with air conditioning or heating system on.
Page 198 Driving your vehicle Face position Air flow is directed toward the upper body face. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet. (outlet port: B, D) Face - floor position Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.
Page 199 Driving your vehicle OMG045040 OMG045052 OMG045053 Instrument panel vents Air conditioning button OFF button If air flow control is not satisfactory, check Push the OFF button to turn off the air cli- Push the A/C button to turn the air condi- the instrument panel vents.
Page 200 The air conditioning system should use the blower fan but turn the air con- This is a normal system operation be serviced by an authorized Kia ditioning system off if the temperature characteristics. dealer. Improper service may cause gauge indicates engine overheating.
Page 201 Driving your vehicle WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING CAUTION - Windshield heating Do not use the position during cooling operation extremely humid weather. The dif- ference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind- shield could cause the outer sur- face of the windshield to fog up, causing loss of visibility.
Page 202 Driving your vehicle CAUTION - Windshield heating Do not use the position during cooling operation extremely humid weather. The dif- ference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind- shield could cause the outer sur- face of the windshield to fog up, causing loss of visibility.
Page 203 Driving your vehicle Defogging logic The indicator light in the air intake control button ( ) will blink 3 times with 0.5 Manual climate control system second of interval. It indicates that the To reduce the probability of fogging up defogging logic is canceled or returned to the inside of the windshield, the air intake the programmed status.
Page 204 Driving your vehicle Automatic climate control system The A/C display blinks 3 times with 0.5 second of interval. It indicates that the To reduce the probability of fogging up defogging logic is canceled or returned to inside of the windshield, the air intake the programmed status.
Page 205: Table Of Contents
Fuel requirements / 5-2 Emission control system / 5-2 Before driving / 5-4 Suggestions for economical operation / 5-5 Special driving conditions / 5-6 Trailer towing / 5-9 Overloading / 5-14 Label information / 5-15 Driving tips...
Page 206: Fuel Requirements
The emission control system of your drivability problems occur. vehicle is covered by a written limited Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use warranty. Please see the warranty infor- Vehicle damage or driveability problems only unleaded fuel with a minimum mation contained in the Warranty &...
Page 207 All inspections and adjustments flammable items under your vehi- your vehicle, drive it only with all the must be made by an authorized Kia cle. Do not park the vehicle over or windows fully open. Have your vehicle dealer.
Page 208: Before Driving
Driving tips BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle: Before starting WARNING - Driving under • Be sure that all windows, outside mir- • Close and lock all doors. the influence of alcohol or ror(s), and outside lights are clean. • Position the seat so that all controls are drugs •...
Page 209: Suggestions For Economical Operation
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con- roads. dition is important both for economy and • For longer tire life and better fuel econ- safety. Therefore, have an authorized Kia omy, always keep the tires inflated to dealer perform scheduled inspections the recommended pressures.
Page 210: Special Driving Conditions
Driving tips SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions • If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use Rocking the vehicle second gear. Accelerate slowly to When hazardous driving conditions are If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to avoid spinning the drive wheels. encountered such as water, snow, ice, free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn •...
Page 211 Driving tips Driving at night Driving in the rain Winter driving Because night driving presents more Rain and wet roads can make driving • We recommend that you carry emer- hazards than driving in the daylight, here dangerous, especially if you’re not pre- gency equipment, including a window are some important tips to remember: pared for the slick pavement.
Page 212 Driving tips Snow tires Driving in flooded areas If you mount snow tires on your Kia, Avoid driving through flooded areas make sure they are radial tires of the unless you are sure the water is no high- same size and load range as the original er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Page 213: Trailer Towing
Driving tips TRAILER TOWING Engine 2.4 Engine 2.7 Engine WARNING - Towing a trail- Item If you don't use the correct equip- Maximum trailer Without trailer brakes 454 (1000) 454 (1000) ment or you drive improperly, you weight kg (lbs.) With trailer brakes 907 (2000) 907 (2000) can lose control when you pull a...
Page 214 Driving tips Load-pulling components such as the Trailer brakes WARNING engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and If your trailer weighs more than the max- tires are forced to work harder against If you damage the body of your car, imum weight for a trailer without brakes, the load of the added weight.
Page 215 Your Authorized Kia Dealer can assist ing. Making turns you in installing the wiring harness. When you’re turning with a trailer, make Following distance wider turns than normal.
Page 216 Driving tips ✽ ✽ NOTICE 1. Apply your brakes, but don’t shift into CAUTION gear. Failure to sue a trailer wiring harness When towing a trailer on steep 2. Have someone place chocks (blocks can damage your vehicle’s electrical sys- grades (in excess of 6%) pay close of wood or metal intended for this pur- tem.
Page 217 Driving tips When you are ready to leave after Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer If you do decide to pull a trailer parking on a hill and hitch. Follow the maintenance Here are some important points if you schedule that accompanied your trailer 1.
Page 218 Driving tips OVERLOADING Weight of the trailer tongue WARNING - WARNING Trailer balance Vehicle weight The tongue load of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it • Never load a trailer with more The gross axle weight rating affects the total gross vehicle weight weight in the rear than in the (GAWR) and the gross vehicle...
Page 219: Driving Tips
Driving tips LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labels and Frame number VIN (if equipped) identification numbers located on your vehicle. The label locations are identified in the illustrations shown. OMG055001 OMG055003 Identification label (if equipped) Compliance label (if equipped) Type A Type B OMG055002...
Page 220 Driving tips 2.4 Gasoline engine OMG055007 2.7 Gasoline engine OMG055004N Tire specification / pressure label OMG055008 Engine number...
Page 221: In Case Of An Emergency
Road warning / 6-2 Overheating / 6-2 Emergency starting / 6-3 Electrical circuit protection / 6-6 Towing / 6-13 Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS) / 6-18 If you have a flat tire / 6-22 In case of an emergency...
Page 222: Road Warning
Hazard warning flasher radiator, stop the engine and call an The hazard warning flasher serves as a authorized Kia dealer for assistance. warning to other drivers to exercise If coolant is not boiling out, allow the extreme caution when approaching, engine to idle and open the hood to overtaking, or passing your vehicle.
Page 223: Emergency Starting
• Do not attempt to jump start the engine until it has been corrected. Call vehicle. vehicle if the discharged battery an authorized Kia dealer for assis- is frozen or if the electrolyte level tance. If you do not find a leak or other ✽ ✽ NOTICE is low;...
Page 224 In case of an emergency Connecting jumper cables Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12- Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. volt and that its negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to touch.
Page 225 2,000 rpm, then start the engine of the vehi- cle with the discharged battery. If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent, you should have your vehi- cle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Page 226: Electrical Circuit Protection
Avoid using Normal Blown fire. the system involved and immediately consult an authorized Kia dealer. Two kinds of fuses are used: standard for ✽ ✽ NOTICE lower amperage rating and main for high- er amperage ratings.
Page 227 4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. Spare fuses are provided in the fuse panel. 5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult an authorized Kia dealer.
Page 228: Fuse Box
4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, same rating. and make sure it fits tightly in the clips. 4. Reinstall in the reverse order of If it fits loosely, consult an authorized Kia removal. dealer. ✽ ✽ NOTICE If the MAIN fuse is blown, consult an authorized Kia dealer.
Page 229: Fuse/Relay Panel Description
In case of an emergency Fuse/Relay panel description Engine compartment Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay Description Fuse rating Protected component label describing fuse/relay name and capacity. I/P B+ 2 In panel B+ Engine compartment ABS 2 Daytime running light HORN Horn...
Page 230: In Case Of An Emergency
In case of an emergency Driver-side knee bolster Description Fuse rating Protected component BACK UP Back-up light RR HTD Rear window defroster IGN 1 Ignition In pannel B TAIL Taillight A/CON Air conditioner ECU-1 Engine control unit IGN COIL Ignition coil SNSR 3 Sensors BLOWER...
Page 231 In case of an emergency Driver-side knee bolster Description Fuse rating Protected component Description Fuse rating Protected component H/LP Headlight HAZARD Hazard warning light A/CON SW Air conditioner STOP LP Stop light START Start motor SPARE Spare fuse P/SEAT RH Power seat (right) TELL TALE Clock...
Page 232: Memory Fuse
In case of an emergency ✽ ✽ NOTICE • If the memory fuses are pulled up from the fuse panel, the warning chime, audio, clock and interior lamps, etc., will not operate. Some items must be reset after replacement. • Even though the memory fuses are pulled up, the battery can still be dis- charged by operation of the head- lights or other electrical devices.
Page 233 It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the recommend having it done by an author- rear wheels on the ground (without dol- ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck lies) and the front wheels off the ground. service. Proper lifting and towing proce-...
Page 234 In case of an emergency When towing your vehicle in an emer- Tie-down hook gency without wheel dollies : 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi- tion. 2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral). 3. Release the parking brake. ✽...
Page 235 (1). OMG065013 Towing with a vehicle other than a tow truck If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service. 6 15...
Page 236 • If the towing vehicle does not move ✽ ✽ NOTICE easily, do not forcibly continue the towing. Contact an authorized Kia • Attach a towing strap to the tow hook. dealer or a commercial tow truck • Using a portion of the vehicle other service for assistance.
Page 237 In case of an emergency ✽ ✽ NOTICE When your vehicle is being towed by another vehicle other than a tow To prevent internal damage to the truck (in case of an emergency) transaxle, never tow your vehicle from the rear (backwards) with all four tires •...
Page 238 In case of an emergency TIRES PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED) As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been equipped vehicle has been equipped with a with a TPMS malfunction indicator to Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire operating properly.
Page 239 Tire Pressure indicator may go off come on with the TPMS malfunction after restarting and about 20 minutes indicator. of continuous driving. Have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as pos- sible to determine the cause of the problem. 6 19...
Page 240 Have the flat tire repaired by an minutes continuous driving ply cable or radio transmitter such authorized Kia dealer as soon as because the compact spare tire does as police stations, government and possible or replace the flat tire with not have a sensor.
Page 241 In case of an emergency Always be sure the tire is cold before This device complies with WARNING - Protecting inflating to the recommended pres- Industry Canada Standard RSS- TPMS sure. 210. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: A cold tire means the vehicle has Tampering with, modifying, or disabling the Tire Pressure...
Page 242 In case of an emergency IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE Important - use of compact spare tire your vehicle is equipped with a com- pact spare tire. This compact spare tire takes up less space than a regu- lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a conventional tire and is designed for temporary use only.
Page 243 In case of an emergency When using a compact spare tire, • Do not take the vehicle through an CAUTION - Compact observe the following precautions: automatic car wash with a compact spare spare. • Under no circumstances should This spare tire should be used you exceed 80 km/h (50 mph);...
Page 244 In case of an emergency Changing tires (Continued) Jacking instructions • The vehicle can easily roll off jack causing serious The jack is provided for emergency injury or death. No person tire changing only. should place any portion of Follow jacking instructions to reduce their body under a vehicle that the possibility of personal injury.
Page 245 In case of an emergency WARNING - Changing a tire • To prevent vehicle movement while changing a tire, always set the parking brake fully, and always block the wheel diago- nally opposite the wheel being changed. • It is recommended that the wheels of the vehicle be chocked, and that no person should remain in a vehicle that...
Page 246 In case of an emergency OMG065017 OMG065018 1JBA6025 8. Insert the jack handle into the jack 11. Once the wheel lug nuts have 7. Place the jack at the front or rear and turn it clockwise, raising the been tightened, lower the vehicle jacking position closest to the tire fully to the ground and continue to you are changing.
Page 247 Adjust it to the for thread style before installing specified pressure, if necessary. aftermarket lug nuts or wheels. Refer to Section 8, Specifications. doubt, consult Authorized Kia Dealer. 6 27...
Page 248: Maintenance
Maintenance services / 7-2 Maintenance schedule / 7-3 Owner maintenance / 7-7 Engine compartment / 7-9 Engine oil / 7-11 Engine cooling system / 7-12 Brake fluid / 7-14 Drive belts / 7-15 Power steering / 7-15 Automatic transaxle / 7-16 Lubricants and fluids / 7-17 Air cleaner / 7-18 Climate control air filter / 7-19...
Page 249: Maintenance Services
We strongly recommend that all vehicle al injury. maintenance be performed by an author- ized Kia dealer using genuine Kia parts.
Page 250: 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 251 Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED) Chassis and body MAINTENANCE Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first INTERVALS × 1,000 km MAINTENANCE # Months ITEM Air conditioner compressor operation & refrigerant amount (if equipped) Exhaust pipes, heat shield & mountings Front suspension ball joints Brakes/clutch fluid Front brake pads &...
Page 252 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 253 Maintenance Chart symbols: I - Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace. R - Replace or change L - Lubricate. (1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual. (2) More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions.
Page 254: Owner Maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed by exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes recovery reservoir. the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at in the vehicle. • Check the operation of all exterior the frequencies indicated to help ensure •...
Page 255 If you're unsure about any when you wear jewelry or loose servicing or maintenance procedure, clothing. These become have it done by an Authorized Kia entangled in moving parts and Dealer. result in injury. Always remove all loose or hanging clothing and all jewelry before working on the engine.
Page 256: Engine Oil Filler Cap
Maintenance ENGINE COMPARTMENT I I 2.4L Gasoline Engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Radiator cap 8. Positive battery terminal 9. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 10.
Page 257: Engine Coolant Reservoir
Maintenance I I 2.7L Gasoline Engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Radiator cap 8. Positive battery terminal 9. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 10.
Page 258: Engine Oil
To avoid poten- minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to tial engine damage, use only the speci- return to the oil pan. fied filter. Consult an authorized Kia 4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and dealer. re-insert it fully.
Page 259: Engine Cooling System
If the coolant level is low, add enough specified coolant to provide protection against freezing and corrosion. Bring the level to F, but do not overfill. If frequent additions are required, see an authorized Kia dealer for a cooling system inspec- tion.
Page 260 Maintenance Engine coolant For mixture percentage, refer to the fol- lowing table. • Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in the coolant mixture. • The engine in your vehicle has alu- Mixture Percentage (volume) minum engine parts and must be pro- Ambient tected by an ethylene-glycol-based Temperature...
Page 261: Brake Fluid
A few drops of mineral-based oil, such an authorized Kia dealer. the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent as engine oil, in your brake/clutch sys- brake fluid contamination.
Page 262: Drive Belts
If the belt is too loose, have it replaced by • Never start the engine when the reser- an authorized Kia dealer. voir tank is empty. • When adding fluid, be careful that OMG075008 Checking the compressor drive dirt does not get into the tank.
Page 263 Maintenance AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) 4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it fully. 5. Pull out the dipstick again and check the fluid level. WARNING - Transaxle fluid The transaxle fluid level should be checked when the engine is at nor- mal operating temperature.
Page 264: Lubricants And Fluids
However, use washer solvent Body lubrication with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli- Have automatic transaxle fluid changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to mates to prevent freezing. All moving points of the body, such as the Maintenance Schedule at the begin- door hinges, hood hinges, and locks, ning of this section.
Page 265 Maintenance AIR CLEANER ✽ ✽ NOTICE Do not drive with the air cleaner ele- ment removed; this will result in exces- sive engine wear. CAUTION - Air cleaner Operating the engine without the air cleaner may result in poor perform- ance, emission control malfunction, and/or engine damage.
Page 266 (fresh) are position is selected. If this happens, have the climate control air fil- ter replaced by an Authorized Kia Dealer. 7 19...
Page 267: Wiper Blades
Maintenance WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance Windshield wiper blade replace- ment Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been When the wipers no longer clean ade- known to make the windshield diffi- quately, the blades may be worn or cult to clean.
Page 268 Maintenance BATTERY (Continued) WARNING - Battery dangers If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your eyes Always read the following with clean water for at least instructions carefully when 15 minutes and get immedi- handling a battery. ate medical attention. If Keep lighted cigarettes and possible, continue to apply all other flames or sparks...
Page 269 Maintenance Battery recharging (Continued) Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, • When lifting a plastic-cased bat- calcium-based battery. tery, excessive pressure on the • If the battery becomes discharged in a case may cause battery acid to short time (because, for example, the leak, resulting in personal injury.
Page 270 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING - Recharging • Before performing maintenance or battery recharging the battery, turn off all When recharging battery, accessories and stop the engine. observe the following precautions: • The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when •...
Page 271 Maintenance TIRES AND WHEELS Tire care WARNING - Tire underin- For proper maintenance, safety, and flation maximum fuel economy, you must Severe underinflation (70 kPa always maintain recommended tire (10 psi) or more) can lead to inflation pressures and stay within severe heat build-up, causing the load limits and weight distribution blowouts, tread separation and...
Page 272 If a tire frequently needs and potential injury. refilling, have it checked by an How to check Authorized Kia Dealer. Use a good quality gage to check tire • Overinflation produces a harsh pressure. You can not tell if your tires...
Page 273 Maintenance Remove the valve cap from the tire Tire rotation Without a spare tire valve stem. Press the tire gage firm- To equalize tread wear, it is recom- ly onto the valve to get a pressure mended that the tires be rotated measurement.
Page 274 However, if you notice unusual tire new Kia and should be mounted on wear or your vehicle pulling one way the same compact spare tire wheel. or the other, the alignment may need...
Page 275 Kia for off reduce braking effectiveness, and offset. road driving, you should not steering accuracy, and trac- use these tires for highway tion.
Page 276 Maintenance Tire maintenance 2. Tire size designation A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire In addition to proper inflation, correct size designation. You will need this wheel alignment helps to decrease information when selecting replace- tire wear. If you find a tire is worn ment tires for your car.
Page 277: Index
Maintenance 92 - Load Index, a numerical code Tire speed ratings 3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire associated with the maximum Identification Number) The chart below lists many of the dif- load the tire can carry. ferent speed ratings currently being Any tires that are over 6 years, based H - Speed Rating Symbol.
Page 278 The tires available as standard or materials in the tire, which include optional equipment on Kia vehicles 7. Uniform tire quality grading steel, nylon, polyester, and others. may vary with respect to grade. The letter "R" means radial ply con- The following information relates to struction;...
Page 279 Maintenance Traction - AA, A, B & C Tire terminology and defini- WARNING - Tire tions The traction grades, from highest to temperature lowest, are AA, A, B and C. The Air Pressure: The amount of air grades represent the tires ability to The temperature grade for this inside the tire pressing outward on stop on wet pavement as measured...
Page 280 Maintenance Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of Intended Outboard Sidewall: The Occupant Distribution: Designated air pressure in a tire, measured in side of an asymmetrical tire, that seating positions. must always face outward when kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per Outward Facing Sidewall: The side square inch (psi) before a tire has mounted on a vehicle.
Page 281 Summer tires code assigned to a tire indicating the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to Kia specifies summer tires on some curb and accessory weight plus maximum speed at which a tire can models to provide superior perform- operate.
Page 282: Lubricant Specifications
Maintenance LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Recommended lubricants Recommended SAE viscosity number To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and ✽ ✽ NOTICE durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain improved fuel economy.
Page 283: Exterior Care
Maintenance EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution After washing, rinse the vehicle thor- Waxing oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do Wax the vehicle when water will no It is very important to follow the label not allow soap to dry on the finish. longer bead on the paint.
Page 284 Maintenance Finish damage repair Underbody maintenance Aluminum wheel maintenance Deep scratches or stone chips in the Corrosive materials used for ice and The aluminum wheels are coated with a painted surface must be repaired snow removal and dust control may col- clear protective finish.
Page 285: Interior Care
Maintenance INTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Cleaning the upholstery and inte- Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt rior trim webbing Prevent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting Vinyl Clean the belt webbing with any mild the dashboard because they may cause soap solution recommended for cleaning Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl damage or discoloration.
Page 286 Specifications / 8-2 Specifications...
Page 287 The specifications given here are for general information only. Although this information was accurate at the time of printing, Kia reserves the right to change its vehicles or their specifications without notice. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more precise and more up-to-date information.
Page 288 Specifications Engine Item 2.4L Engine 2.7L Engine BoreXStroke 88mm x 97 mm (3. 46 in x 3. 82 in.) 86.7 mm X 75 mm (3.41 in X 2.95 in) Displacement 2359 cc (143. 90 cu. in) 2656 cc (1621 cu.in) Compression Ratio 10.
Page 289 Specifications Capacities Lubricant Volume Classification 2.4L Engine Engine oil 4.3 l (4.5 US qt.) API Service SJ, SL or above, 2.7L Engine (with filter change) 4.5 l (4.7 US qt.) ILSAC GF-3 or above Manual transaxle fluid 1.9 l (2.0 US qt.) API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for-life) 2.4L Engine 7.8 l (8.2 US qt.)
Page 290 Specifications Light bulbs Light Bulb Wattage Headlights (Low) Headlights (High) Front turn signal lights Position lights Side marker (if equipped) Front fog lights (if equipped) Stop and tail lights 21/5 Rear turn signal lights Back-up lights High mounted stop light (if equipped) License plate lights Front map lamp Center dome lamp...
Page 291 Index...
Page 292: Table Of Contents
Index Electrical circuit protection ··········································6-6 Air bags-supplemental restraint system ····················3-48 Air cleaner ····································································7-18 Electronic stability control··········································4-21 Antenna·········································································3-93 Emergency starting························································6-3 Audio remote control···················································3-94 Emission control system ················································5-2 Audio system ································································3-95 Engine compartment··············································2-4, 7-9 Engine cooling system ·················································7-12 Automatic climate control···········································4-55 Automatic transaxle ·············································4-6, 7-16 Engine oil ······································································7-11 Exterior care·································································7-36 Back warning system···················································4-37...
Page 293: Table Of Contents
Index If you have a flat tire ···················································6-22 Overheating ····································································6-2 Ignition switch································································4-2 Overloading ··································································5-14 Immobilizer system························································3-8 Owner maintenance·······················································7-7 Instrument cluster ·······················································4-24 Instrument panel overview ···········································2-3 Interior care··································································7-38 Power steering ······························································7-15 Interior features ···························································3-86 Interior lights ·······························································3-83 Interior overview····························································2-2 Remote keyless entry ·····················································3-4 Road warning ·································································6-2 Keys ·················································································3-2 Safety belts····································································3-28...
Page 294 Index Theft-alarm system························································3-6 Tires and wheels···························································7-24 Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ···············6-18 Towing···········································································6-13 Trailer towing ·································································5-9 Trunk·············································································3-69 Vehicle break-in process················································1-2 Warnings and indicators ·············································4-30 Window ·········································································3-14 Windshield defrosting and defogging ························4-63 Wiper blades·································································7-20 Wipers and washers·····················································4-43...

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