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  • Page 1 Free Your Mind >> OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Kia, t t h h e e c c o o m m p p a a n n y y Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle. As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality, value for money prices, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations.
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this man- ual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the When you require service, remember that your dealer right to discontinue or change specifications or design at knows your vehicle best.
  • Page 4 Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Safety features of your vehicle Features of your vehicle Driving your vehicle table of contents What to do in an emergency Maintenance Specifications & Consumer information Index...
  • Page 5 Index...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Index Audio system(For Europe) ..... 4-109 Audio remote control ......4-110 Roof antenna.
  • Page 7 Index Brake/clutch fluid ......7-75 Climate control air filter ......4-87 Bulb replacement .
  • Page 8 Index Driver's and passenger's front air bag....3-47 Engine overheats....... 6-7 Driving at night.
  • Page 9 Index Front seat adjustment ......3-5 Headrest(front) ....... . 3-6 Fuel filler lid .
  • Page 10 Index Instrument panel fuse ......7-97 Jump starting........6-4 Instrument panel overview .
  • Page 11 Index Parking light position ......4-68 Manual transaxle......5-20 Rear fog light .
  • Page 12 Index Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch ..3-50 Seat belt warning ......3-15 Power brakes.
  • Page 13 Index Compact spare tyre replacement ....7-91 Removing and storing the spare tyre ....6-9 Special driving conditions .
  • Page 14 Index Tyre traction ....... . 7-91 Winter driving....... . 5-54 Wheel alignment and tyre balance .
  • Page 15 Introduction How to use this manual / 1-2 Fuel requirements / 1-2 Vehicle break-in process / 1-6 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-7...
  • Page 16: How To Use This Manual /

    Except Europe The general layout of the manual is pro- Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use vided in the Table of Contents. A good CAUTION only unleaded fuel having an Octane place to start is the index; it has an alpha-...
  • Page 17: Introduction

    (also known as grain alcohol), and petrol the catalytic converter and will authorised Kia dealer whether leaded or gasohol containing methanol (also damage the engine control sys- petrol in your vehicle is available or not.
  • Page 18 Use of MTBE Fuel Additives Diesel engine Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain- Kia recommends that you use good qual- Diesel fuel ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) ity petrols meet Europe Fuel standards Diesel engine must be operated only on over 15.0% vol.
  • Page 19 Introduction Biodiesel Biodiesel (for New Zealand) CAUTION Commercially supplied Diesel blends of Commercially supplied Diesel blends of Do not let any petrol or water enter no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly the tank. This would make it neces- known as "B7 Diesel"...
  • Page 20: Vehicle Break-In Process /

    Introduction VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle. • Do not race the engine. •...
  • Page 21: Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster /

    Introduction INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Engine oil pressure warning Fuel filter warning light Door ajar warning light light (Diesel only) Seat belt warning light Overspeed warning light* Cruise indicator* km/h Electric power steering (EPS) High beam indicator Cruise SET indicator* system warning light* Auto stop for ISG system Low beam indicator...
  • Page 22: Engine Compartment

    Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4...
  • Page 23: Interior Overview

    Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door lock/unlock button ....4-15 2. Outside rearview mirror folding button*..........4-37 3. Outside rearview mirror control switch ..........4-36 4. Central door lock switch* ....4-15 5. Power window lock button* ....4-22 6. Power window switches*....4-20 7.
  • Page 24: Instrument Panel Overview

    Your vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Driver’s front air bag* .......3-47 2. Light control / Turn signals ....4-68 3. Instrument cluster......4-38 4. Wiper/Washer........4-74 5. Auto cruise controls*......5-43 6. Advanced lighting speaker*....4-111 7. Vent controls........4-83 8. Multi box* ...........4-100 9.
  • Page 25 Your vehicle at a glance ENGINE COMPARTMENT ■ ■ ■ ■ Petrol Engine (1.6L GDI) Petrol Engine (2.0L) 1. Engine oil filler cap..........7-70 ■ ■ Petrol Engine (1.6L MPI) 2. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ......7-76 3. Engine oil dipstick ...........7-69 4.
  • Page 26 Your vehicle at a glance ■ ■ Diesel Engine (1.6L) 1. Engine coolant reservoir....7-72 2. Engine oil filler cap ......7-70 3. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ..7-76 4. Engine oil dipstick......7-69 5. Radiator cap ........7-73 6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ....7-75 7. Fuel filter..........7-78 8.
  • Page 27: Safety Features Of Your Vehicle

    Seats / 3-2 Seat belts / 3-14 Child restraint system / 3-28 Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-40 Safety features of your vehicle...
  • Page 28: Seats

    Safety features of your vehicle SEATS Front seat (1) Forward and backward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat)* (4) Seat warmer* (5) Headrest (6) Armrest (Driver’s seat)* Rear seats (7) Folding the seatback (8) Headrest *: if equipped OAM032001R...
  • Page 29 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING WARNING WARNING Loose objects Driver respon- - Driver’s seat sibility for passengers Loose objects in the driver’s foot • Never attempt to adjust seat area could interfere with the opera- whilst the vehicle is moving. This Riding in a vehicle with seatback tion of the foot pedals, possibly could result in loss of control,...
  • Page 30 Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) WARNING WARNING - Rear seatbacks • To avoid the possibility of burns, • The rear seatback must be After adjusting the seat, always do not remove the carpet in the securely latched. If not, passen- check that it is securely locked into cargo area.
  • Page 31: Front Seat Adjustment

    Safety features of your vehicle OAM039002/H OAM039003/H OAM039004/H Front seat adjustment Seatback angle Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat) To recline the seatback: To change the height of the seat cushion, Forward and backward push the lever that is located on the out- 1.
  • Page 32 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING • For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the centre of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the centre of gravity of most peo- ple's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes.
  • Page 33 Safety features of your vehicle OAM039006 OAM039007 HNF2041-1 Adjusting the height up and down Removal Active headrest (if equipped) To raise the headrest, pull it up to the To remove the headrest, raise it as far as The active headrest is designed to move desired position (1).
  • Page 34 Safety features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Each time you press the button, the temperature setting of the seat will With the seat warmer switch in the ON change as follows : position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending OFF →...
  • Page 35: Seatback Pocket

    Safety features of your vehicle WARNING - Seat warmer burns Passengers should use extreme caution when using seat warmers due to the possibility of excess heating or burns. The occupants must be able to feel if the seat is becoming too warm and to turn the seat warmer off.
  • Page 36: Rear Seat

    Safety features of your vehicle Rear seat adjustment To fold down the rear seatback: 1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the Folding the rear seat pocket between the rear seatback and The rear seatbacks may be folded to facil- cushion (if equipped), and insert the itate carrying long items or to increase the rear seat belt webbing in the guide to...
  • Page 37 Safety features of your vehicle CAUTION - Rear seat belts WARNING When returning the rear seatbacks When you return the rear seatback to the upright position, remember to its upright position after being to return the rear shoulder belts to folded down: their proper position.
  • Page 38 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING WARNING - Cargo Cargo should always be secured to • For maximum effectiveness in prevent it from being thrown about case of an accident, the headrest the vehicle in a collision and caus- should be adjusted so the middle ing injury to the vehicle occupants.
  • Page 39 Safety features of your vehicle OUN026043 OUN028044 Adjusting the height up and down Removal To raise the headrest, pull it up to the To remove the headrest, raise it as far as highest position (1). To lower the head- it can go then press the release button rest, push and hold the release button (2) (1) whilst pulling upward (2).
  • Page 40: Seat Belts

    Safety features of your vehicle SEAT BELTS Seat belt restraint system (Continued) WARNING - Australian • Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. design rules A twisted belt can't do its job as WARNING Seat belts are designed to bear upon well. In a collision, it could even •...
  • Page 41: Seat Belt Warning

    Safety features of your vehicle If you continue not to fasten the seat belt WARNING - and you drive over 9km/h, the illuminated Australian warning light will start to blink until you design rules drive under 6km/h. (if equipped) • No modifications or additions If you continue not to fasten the seat belt should be made by the user and you drive over 20km/h the seat belt...
  • Page 42 Safety features of your vehicle If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 20km/h the seat belt warning chime will sound for approxi- mately 100 seconds and the correspon- ding warning light will blink. ✽ ✽ NOTICE ■...
  • Page 43: Lap/Shoulder Belt

    Safety features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE If the rear seat belt is fastened, the warn- ing light will turn off immediately. If you are not able to pull out the safety If the rear seat belt is disconnected when belt from the retractor, firmly pull the you drive over the 20km/h, the corre- belt out and release it.
  • Page 44 Safety features of your vehicle To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1). Front seat To lower it, push it down (3) whilst press- ing the height adjuster button (2). Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make sure that it has locked into position.
  • Page 45 Safety features of your vehicle OAM039046 B210A01NF-1/H OAM039047 When using the rear centre seat belt, the To release the seat belt: Stowing the rear seat belt buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be The seat belt is released by pressing the The rear seat belt buckles can be stowed used.
  • Page 46: Lap Belt

    Safety features of your vehicle Too high Correct Shorten OAM032025N B220A04NF B220B01NF Routing the seat belt webbing through Lap belt (if equipped) With a 2-point static type seat belt, the the rear seat belt guides will help keep length must be adjusted manually so it To fasten your seat belt: the belts from being trapped behind or fits snugly around your body.
  • Page 47 Safety features of your vehicle OAM039023 B210A02NF-1 OAM039024 When using the rear centre seat belt, the To release the seat belt: The centre seat belt can be stowed with buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be the plate and webbing rolled in the pock- When you want to release the seat belt, used.
  • Page 48: Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt

    Safety features of your vehicle When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock into position. In certain frontal collisions, the pre-tensioner will activate and pull the seat belt into tighter contact against the occupant's body.
  • Page 49 6 seconds, or if it illuminates whilst the vehicle is being driven, please have an autho- rised Kia dealer inspect the pre-ten- sioner seat belt or SRS air bag sys- tem as soon as possible. 3 23...
  • Page 50 Seat belts and child restraints seat belt must be discarded, con- of any type, should always be reduce the risk of serious or fatal tact an authorised Kia dealer. replaced after they have been injuries for all occupants in the worn during a collision.
  • Page 51 Safety features of your vehicle Larger children WARNING WARNING - Shoulder belts Children who are too large for child on small children restraint systems should always occupy Every person in your vehicle needs the rear seat and use the available to be properly restrained at all •...
  • Page 52 Safety features of your vehicle Pregnant women Injured person Do not lie down The use of a seat belt is recommended A seat belt should be used when an To reduce the chance of injuries in the for pregnant women to lessen the chance injured person is being transported.
  • Page 53 If the webbing This should be done even if no damage or buckles are damaged, get them is visible. Additional questions concern- replaced immediately. ing seat belt operation should be directed by an authorised Kia dealer. 3 27...
  • Page 54: Child Restraint System

    Safety features of your vehicle CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM Children riding in the car should sit in the Before buying a particular child restraint (Continued) rear seat and must always be properly system, make sure it fits your car seat • When the child restraint system restrained to minimise the risk of injury in and seat belts, and fits your child.
  • Page 55 • Never allow two children, or any • After an accident, have an autho- restraint maker. two persons, to use the same rised Kia dealer check the child • Always make sure the child seat seat belt. restraint system, seat belt, tether is secured properly in the car and •...
  • Page 56 Forward-facing child restraint system • If the seat belt does not operate as described in this section, have the system checked immediately by your authorised Kia dealer. • Failure to observe this manual's instructions regarding child restraint system and the instruc-...
  • Page 57: Seat Belt

    Safety features of your vehicle E2MS103005 E2BLD310 MMSA3030 Installing a child restraint system by 2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into 3. Buckle the seat belt and allow the seat lap/shoulder belt belt to take up any slack. After installa- the buckle.
  • Page 58 Safety features of your vehicle 3. Route the lap belt through the restraint according to the restraint manufactur- er’s instructions. 4. Buckle the seat belt and adjust the lap belt for a snug hold on the child restraint by pulling on the loose end of the belt.
  • Page 59 Safety features of your vehicle Child seat restraint suitability for seat position using the seat belt - For Europe WARNING Use child safety seats that have been officially approved and are appropriate for your recommend that child children. When using the child safety seats, refer to the following table. restraint seat be installed in the Seating position...
  • Page 60: Tether Anchor System

    Safety features of your vehicle ■ Type A WARNING - Australian design rule Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
  • Page 61: Isofix System

    Safety features of your vehicle WARNING - Child restraint ISOFIX Anchor Position Indicator check Check that the child restraint sys- tem is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Incorrectly fitted child restraints may swing, twist, tip or separate causing death or serious injury.
  • Page 62 Safety features of your vehicle The installing and the use of a child-seat has to be done according to the WARNING installing-manual, which is added to the • When using vehicle's ISOFIX-seat. "ISOFIX" system to install a child restraint system in the rear seat, all unused vehicle rear seat belt metal latch plates or tabs must be latched securely in their seat belt...
  • Page 63 Safety features of your vehicle To secure the child restraint seat: (Continued) WARNING 1. To engage the child restraint seat to • Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX-com- the ISOFIX lower anchor, insert the • Do not install a child restraint patible child restraint seat only to child restraint seat latch into the seat at the centre of the rear seat...
  • Page 64 Safety features of your vehicle Child seat restraint suitability for vehicle ISOFIX positions - For Europe vehicle ISOFIX positions Mass Group Size Class Fixture Rear Outboard Rear Outboard Front Passenger Rear Centre (Driver side) (Passenger side) ISO/L1 Carrycot ISO/L2 ISO/R1 0 : UP to 10kg ISO/R1 0+ : UP to 13kg...
  • Page 65 Safety features of your vehicle Recommended child restraint systems – For Europe ECE-R44 Mass Group Name Manufacturer Type of Fixation Approval No. rearward facing with vehicle Group 0-1 FAIR G0/1 FAIR S.r.l E4 04443718 specific ISOFIX platform type “B” (0-18kg) Baby Safe Plus Britax Römer with vehicle 3-point safety seatbelt...
  • Page 66 Safety features of your vehicle AIR BAG - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (1) Driver’s front air bag (2) Passenger’s front air bag* (3) Side impact air bag* (4) Curtain air bag* * : if equipped WARNING Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the safety belts provided in order to minimise the risk and...
  • Page 67 Safety features of your vehicle How does the air bag system • The front air bags will completely inflate and deflate in an instant. WARNING operate It is virtually impossible for you to see • To avoid severe personal injury •...
  • Page 68 Safety features of your vehicle Noise and smoke WARNING When the air bags inflate, they make a 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 the steering This is normal and is a result of the igni- wheel and/or instrument panel tion of the air bag inflator.
  • Page 69: Air Bag Warning Light

    Safety features of your vehicle When the ignition switch is turned ON, WARNING the warning light should illuminate for approximately 6 seconds, then go off. • Extreme Hazard! Do not use a Have the system checked if: rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag in •...
  • Page 70: Passenger's Front Air Bag On Indicator

    OAM032074R If this occurs, have an authorised Passenger’s front air bag Passenger’s front air bag Kia dealer inspect the passenger’s ON indicator (if equipped) OFF indicator (if equipped) front air bag ON/OFF switch and the SRS air bag system as soon as pos- sible.
  • Page 71: Air Bag Warning Light

    11. Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF If any of the following conditions switch* occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the SRS. Have an authorised Kia 12. Driver’s front anchor pre-tensioner* dealer inspect the air bag system *: if equipped as soon as possible.
  • Page 72 Safety features of your vehicle Driver’s front air bag (1) Driver’s front air bag (2) Driver’s front air bag (3) B240B01L/H B240B02L/H B240B03L/H The air bag modules are located both in Upon deployment, tear seams molded A fully inflated air bag, in combination the centre of the steering wheel and in directly into the pad covers will separate with a properly worn seat belt, slows the...
  • Page 73: Driver's And Passenger's Front Air Bag

    Safety features of your vehicle Passenger’s front air bag Driver’s front air bag WARNING • If an air bag deploys, there may be a loud noise followed by a fine dust released in the vehicle. These conditions are normal and are not hazardous - the air bags are packed in this fine powder.
  • Page 74 Safety features of your vehicle The indications of the system's presence (Continued) are the letters "AIR BAG" embossed on WARNING • Move your seat as far back as the air bag pad cover in the steering Always use seat belts and child practical from the front air bags, wheel and the passenger's side front restraints –...
  • Page 75 • Air bags can only be used once – • A child restraint system must or near the air bag modules on have an authorised Kia dealer never be placed in the front seat. the steering wheel, instrument replace the air bag immediately...
  • Page 76: Passenger's Front Air Bag On/Off Switch

    Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) • Sitting improperly or out of posi- tion can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash. All occupants should sit upright with the seat back in an upright position, cen- tred on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfort- ably extended and their feet on the floor until the vehicle is...
  • Page 77 Kia And, the passenger's front air bag • When the passenger’s front air bag dealer inspect the passenger’s OFF indicator (...
  • Page 78: Side Impact Air Bag

    Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) WARNING • Even though your vehicle is • The driver is responsible for the equipped with the passenger's proper position of the passen- front air bag ON/OFF switch, do ger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch. not install a child restraint sys- •...
  • Page 79 • If seat or seat cover is damaged, on the steering wheel at the 9:00 have the vehicle checked and and 3:00 positions. The passen- repaired by an authorised Kia ger's arms and hands should be dealer. Inform that your vehicle is placed on their laps.
  • Page 80: Curtain Air Bag

    • Never try to open or repair any (Continued) components of the side curtain air bag system. This should only OUN022096 be done by an authorised Kia Curtain air bag (if equipped) dealer. Curtain air bags are located along both Failure to follow the above men-...
  • Page 81 Safety features of your vehicle Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-infla- tion conditions of the air bag) There are many types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expect- ed to provide additional protection. These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact acci- dents, as well as low speed impacts.
  • Page 82 Kia dealer. • If the installation location or • Your vehicle has been designed angle of the sensors is altered in to absorb impact and deploy the any way, the air bags may deploy air bag(s) in certain collisions.
  • Page 83 Safety features of your vehicle Although the front air bags (driver’s and front passenger’s air bags) are designed to inflate only in frontal collisions, they also may inflate in other types of colli- sions if the front impact sensors detect a sufficient impact.
  • Page 84 Safety features of your vehicle OUN036087/H OVQ036018N 1VQA2089 • Air bags are not designed to inflate in • Front air bags may not inflate in side • In a slant or angled collision, the force rear collisions, because occupants are impact collisions, because occupants of impact may direct the occupants in a moved backward by the force of the...
  • Page 85 Safety features of your vehicle 1VQA2090 1VQA2091 1VQA2092 • Just before impact, drivers often brake • Air bags does not inflate in most • Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the rollover accidents, even though the collides with objects such as utility front portion of the vehicle causing it to vehicle is equipped with side impact air...
  • Page 86 • If the air bags inflate, they must • Modification to SRS components and so there are no parts you can safely be replaced by an authorised Kia or wiring, including the addition service by yourself. If the SRS air bag dealer.
  • Page 87 Safety features of your vehicle Additional safety precautions • Keep occupants away from the air bag covers. All occupants should sit WARNING • Never let passengers ride in the upright, fully back in their seats with cargo area or on top of a folded- •...
  • Page 88: Air Bag Warning Label

    Safety features of your vehicle ■ Type A Note that these government warnings focus on the risk to children, we also want you to be aware of the risks which adults are exposed to that have been described in previous pages. OAM039041 ■...
  • Page 89 Keys / 4-2 Remote keyless entry / 4-5 Smart key / 4-8 Door locks / 4-14 Tailgate / 4-18 Windows / 4-20 Bonnet / 4-23 Fuel filler lid / 4-25 Sunroof / 4-28 Steering wheel / 4-32 Features of your vehicle Mirrors / 4-34 Instrument cluster / 4-38 Rear parking assist system / 4-59...
  • Page 90: Keys

    The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorised Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar code tag and store it in a safe place. Also, record the code number and keep it in a safe place (not in the vehicle).
  • Page 91 Immobiliser password is a cus- engine will not start. WARNING tomer unique password and should Use only Kia original parts for the be kept confidential. Do not leave ignition key in your vehicle. If an this number anywhere in your vehi- aftermarket key is used, the ignition cle.
  • Page 92 Kia ing malfunction. sure to moisture, static electricity dealer. and rough handling.
  • Page 93: Remote Keyless Entry

    Features of your vehicle REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED) Lock (1) Alarm (3, if equipped) ■ Type A 1. Close all doors. 1. Press the alarm button for more than 0.5 second. 2. Press the lock button. 2. The horn will sound and hazard warn- 3.
  • Page 94 If you have a problem exposure to water or liquids, it will with the transmitter, contact an autho- not be covered by your manufactur- rised Kia dealer. er vehicle warranty. (Continued)
  • Page 95 When replacing the battery, make sure the battery positive “+” symbol faces up as indicated in the illustration. 3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal. For transmitter replacement, see an authorised Kia dealer to reprogram the transmitter.
  • Page 96: Smart Key

    Features of your vehicle SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED) ✽ ✽ NOTICE ■ Type A • The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7 m (28 in.) from the outside door handle. • Even though you press the outside door handle button, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if any of following occur:...
  • Page 97 Features of your vehicle Unlocking Tailgate unlocking Alarm (if equipped) Using the door handle switch Using the tailgate handle switch 1. Press the alarm button (4) for more than 0.5 second. 1. Carry the smart key. 1. Carry the smart key. 2.
  • Page 98 OEN040002K smart phone in the same pants or authorised Kia dealer to protect it ■ Type B jacket pocket and maintain adequate from potential theft.
  • Page 99 3. To reinstall the mechanical key, put the battery, contact an authorised Kia deal- key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard. 1. Pry open the rear cover of the smart key.
  • Page 100 Kia dealer. key is valid or not. If the key is determined to be valid, the engine will start.
  • Page 101 When starting the engine, do not use the If you need additional keys or lose your key with other immobiliser keys around. keys, consult an authorised Kia dealer. Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each...
  • Page 102: Door Locks

    Features of your vehicle DOOR LOCKS ■ • Doors can also be locked and unlocked Type A with the transmitter (if equipped). • Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle. • When closing the door, push the door Unlock by hand.
  • Page 103: Central Door Lock Switch

    Features of your vehicle • If the inner door handle of the front door is pulled when the door lock but- ton is in the lock position, the button is unlocked and the door will open. (if equipped) • Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and Lock any front door is open.
  • Page 104: Deadlocks

    Features of your vehicle Deadlocks (if equipped) WARNING - WARNING Doors Unlocked Some vehicles are equipped with a vehicles • The doors should always be fully deadlock system. Deadlocks prevent closed and locked whilst the Leaving your vehicle unlocked can opening of a door from either inside or vehicle is in motion to prevent invite theft or possible harm to you...
  • Page 105: Child-Protector Rear Door Lock

    Features of your vehicle Door lock/unlock features 3. Close the rear door. To open the rear door, pull the outside Impact sensing door unlock system door handle (1). All doors will automatically unlock when Even though the doors may be unlocked, an impact causes the air bags to deploy.
  • Page 106: Tailgate

    Features of your vehicle TAILGATE ✽ ✽ NOTICE Closing the tailgate Lower and push down the tailgate firmly. In cold and wet climates, door lock and Make sure that the tailgate is securely door mechanisms may not work proper- latched. ly due to freezing conditions.
  • Page 107 Features of your vehicle WARNING • For emergency, be fully aware of the location of the emergency tailgate safety release lever in this vehicle and how to open the tailgate if you are accidentally locked in the luggage compart- ment. •...
  • Page 108 Features of your vehicle WINDOWS (1) Driver’s door power window switch (2) Front passenger’s door power win- dow switch (3) Rear door (right) power window switch (4) Rear door (left) power window switch (5) Window opening and closing (6) Automatic power window down (Driver’s window) (7) Power window lock switch ✽...
  • Page 109 Features of your vehicle Power windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate. Each door has a power window switch that controls the door's window. The driv- er has a power window lock switch which can block the operation of passenger windows.
  • Page 110: Power Window Lock Button

    Features of your vehicle CAUTION WARNING - Windows • To prevent possible damage to • NEVER leave the ignition key in the power window system, do not the vehicle. open or close two windows or • NEVER leave any child unattend- more at the same time.
  • Page 111: Bonnet

    Features of your vehicle BONNET OAM049015R OAM049016 OAM049017 Opening the bonnet 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the 3. Pull out the support rod from the bon- bonnet slightly, pull the secondary net. 1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the latch inside of the bonnet centre and 4.
  • Page 112 Features of your vehicle Closing the bonnet WARNING WARNING 1. Before closing the bonnet, check the following: • Before closing bonnet, • Always double check to be sure ensure that all obstructions are that the bonnet is firmly latched • All filler caps in engine compartment removed from the bonnet open- before driving away.
  • Page 113: Fuel Filler Lid

    Features of your vehicle FUEL FILLER LID Closing the fuel filler lid 1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened. 2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it light- ly and make sure that it is securely closed.
  • Page 114 Features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING - Refueling dan- Use only approved portable plas- • Do not get back into a vehicle gers tic fuel containers designed to once you have begun refueling Automotive fuels are flammable carry and store petrol. since you can generate static materials.
  • Page 115 • If the fuel filler cap requires then contact the local fire depart- replacement, use only a genuine ment. Follow any safety instruc- Kia cap or the equivalent speci- tions they provide. fied for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can result in a seri- ous malfunction of the fuel sys- tem or emission control system.
  • Page 116: Sunroof

    Features of your vehicle SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) ✽ ✽ NOTICE ✽ ✽ NOTICE • The sunroof cannot slide when it is in • In cold and wet climates, the sunroof the tilt position nor can it be tilted may not work properly due to freez- while in an open or slide position.
  • Page 117 Features of your vehicle To open the sunroof automatically: Pull the sunroof control lever backward to the second detent position and then release it. The sunroof will slide open automatically but will not open all the way. If you would like to completely open the sunroof, pull the lever once more.
  • Page 118 Features of your vehicle CAUTION WARNING - Sunroof • Periodically remove any dirt that • Be careful that someone’s head, may accumulate on the guide rail. hands and body are not trapped • If you try to open the sunroof by a closing sunroof.
  • Page 119 Features of your vehicle Resetting the sunroof 5. Push the sunroof control lever upward (about 6 seconds) until the sunroof Whenever the vehicle battery is discon- operates as follows; nected or discharged, you must reset your sunroof system as follows: TILT DOWN →...
  • Page 120: Electric Power Steering

    EPS control unit vehicle operation, have the power steer- detects malfunction of the EPS system ing checked by an authorised Kia dealer. by self-diagnosis. • The steering effort increases if the steering wheel is rotated continuously when the vehicle is not in motion.
  • Page 121: Horn

    Features of your vehicle Tilt steering Angle Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The steering wheel should be positioned Height so that it is comfortable for you to drive, (if equipped)
  • Page 122: Electric Chromic Mirror (Ecm)

    Features of your vehicle MIRRORS Electric chromic mirror (ECM) Inside rearview mirror (if equipped) Adjust the rearview mirror so that the The electric rearview mirror automatical- centre view through the rear window is ly controls the glare from the headlights seen.
  • Page 123: Outside Rearview Mirror

    Features of your vehicle Outside rearview mirror CAUTION Be sure to adjust the mirror angles Rear view display Do not scrape ice off the mirror before driving. (if equipped) face; this may damage the surface Your vehicle is equipped with both left- of the glass.
  • Page 124 Features of your vehicle CAUTION • The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjust- ing angles, but the motor contin- ues to operate whilst the switch is depressed. Do not depress the switch longer than necessary, the motor may be damaged. •...
  • Page 125 Features of your vehicle CAUTION In case of the electric type of out- side rearview mirror, don’t fold it by hand. It could cause motor failure. OAM049028/H OAM049029R Folding the outside rearview mirror Electric type (if equipped) To fold the outside rearview mirror, Manual type depress the button.
  • Page 126 Features of your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ■ ■ Type A 1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators 3. Speedometer 4. Fuel gauge 5. Warning and indicator lights 6. Trip computer 7. Engine temperature gauge ■ ■ Type B * if equipped ❈...
  • Page 127: Speedometer

    Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Diesel Petrol Type A Type C Type E OAM042032 ■ ■ ■ Type B Type D Type F Tachometer The tachometer indicates the approxi- mate number of engine revolutions per minute (rpm). Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging and/or over-revving the engine.
  • Page 128: Engine Temperature Gauge

    Features of your vehicle For Europe CAUTION CAUTION Do not operate the engine within If the gauge pointer moves beyond the tachometer's RED ZONE. the normal range area toward the “130” or “H” it indicates overheating This may cause severe engine dam- that may damage the engine.
  • Page 129: Fuel Gauge

    Features of your vehicle On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge ■ For Europe Type A pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel warning light may come on earlier than usual due to the movement of fuel in the tank. WARNING - Fuel gauge Running out of fuel can expose...
  • Page 130 Features of your vehicle ■ Type A Trip A Trip B Distance to empty* ■ Average fuel consumption* Type B Instant fuel consumption* OAM042035R Trip computer (if equipped) Elapsed time The trip computer is a microcomputer- controlled driver information system that OAM042111/OAM042271 displays information related to driving, ECO* ON/OFF...
  • Page 131 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ■ ■ Type A Type A • 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 litres (1.6 gallons) of fuel are added to the vehi- cle.
  • Page 132 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type A Type A Type B ■ ■ Type B Type B OAM042105/OAM042277N Manual shift indicator ON/OFF (ECO ON/OFF) (if equipped) You can turn the manual shift indicator OAM042115L/OAM042275L OAM042116L/OAM042276L on/off on the instrument cluster in this mode.
  • Page 133: Manual Transaxle Shift Indicator

    Features of your vehicle ■ ■ If you don’t want the indicator displayed, Type A Type A you can turn it off by pressing the TRIP button for more than 1 second in the ECO ON mode. ■ ■ Type B Type B OAM042117/OAM042278 OAM042332N/OAM042341L...
  • Page 134: Automatic Transaxle Shift Position Indicator

    Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ■ ■ Type A Type A If the icy road warning light appears whilst driving, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sud- den braking or sharp turning, etc. ■...
  • Page 135 ON (do not start the engine). Any light that does not illuminate This warning light will illuminate for should be checked by an authorised Kia When the active ECO is operating the approximately 6 seconds each time you dealer.
  • Page 136: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    ABS may have malfunctioned. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked WARNING by an authorised Kia dealer as soon as possible. The normal braking system will If the both ABS and Brake warning still be operational, but without the assis- lights are on and stay on, your vehi- tance of the anti-lock brake system.
  • Page 137 In any damage could result. into the Flash-to-Pass position. instance where the oil light stays on when the engine is running, the engine should be checked by an authorised Kia dealer before the car is driven again. 4 49...
  • Page 138 Kia dealer. the brakes do not operate properly. Have the vehicle towed to any autho- rised Kia dealer for a brake system The indicator illuminates when the tail inspection and necessary repairs. lights or headlights are ON.
  • Page 139 Have an authorised Kia dealer correct the problem as soon as possible. This warning light indicates the fuel tank is nearly empty. When it comes on, you Door ajar warning light should add fuel as soon as possible.
  • Page 140 DPF system can Kia dealer and have the system checked. be damaged and fuel consumption can be worsen. Generally, your vehicle will continue to be drivable, but have the system checked by an authorised Kia dealer promptly.
  • Page 141 But, if the ESP system malfunctions the indicator illuminates and stays on. Take indicator illuminates and stays on. Take your vehicle to an authorised Kia dealer your vehicle to an authorised Kia dealer and have the system checked. and have the system checked.
  • Page 142 Features of your vehicle KEY OUT indicator Auto stop indicator Cruise indicator (if equipped) (if equipped) (if equipped) CRUISE indicator CRUISE When the ENGINE START/STOP button This indicator will illuminate when the is in the ACC or ON position, if any door engine enters the Idle Stop mode of the is open, the system checks for the smart ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
  • Page 143 Pressure Monitoring System. • The TPMS cannot alert you to If this occurs, have the system checked severe and sudden tyre damage by an authorised Kia dealer as soon as caused by external factors. possible. • If you feel any vehicle instability,...
  • Page 144 If this occurs, have your vehicle the engine has warmed up or whilst checked by an authorised Kia deal- driving, have the system checked er as soon as possible. by an authorised Kia dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 145: Lcd Display Warning

    Features of your vehicle LCD display warning (if equipped) Key is not in vehicle Press brake pedal to start engine Shift to "P" position If the smart key is not in the vehicle and If the ENGINE START/STOP button turns If you try to turn off the engine without the if any door is opened or closed with the to the ACC position twice by pressing the...
  • Page 146 ENGINE START/STOP button, turned to the "ON" position, the warning take your vehicle to an authorised Kia illuminates for 10 seconds on the LCD dealer and have the system checked. display.
  • Page 147: Rear Parking Assist System

    Features of your vehicle REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Operation of the rear parking WARNING assist system The rear parking assist system is a Operating condition supplementary function only. The • This system will activate when backing operation of the rear parking assist up with the ignition switch ON.
  • Page 148 Features of your vehicle Non-operational conditions of The detecting range may decrease Rear parking assist system pre- when: rear parking assist system cautions 1. The sensor is stained with foreign mat- The rear parking assist system may • The rear parking assist system may ter such as snow or water.
  • Page 149 If this occurs, have your vehicle be detected by the sensors. checked by an authorised Kia dealer as Always visually check behind the vehi- soon as possible. cle when backing up.
  • Page 150: Parking Assist System

    Features of your vehicle PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) sensing range objects Front detectable by the sensors are limited. Whenever moving pay as much attention to what is in front and behind of you as you would in a vehicle without a parking assist system.
  • Page 151 Features of your vehicle Type of warning indicator and sound • The sensing distance whilst moving for- ward is approximately 60 cm (24 in.) : with Warning sound when you are driving less than 10 km/h. : without Warning sound •...
  • Page 152 Features of your vehicle There is a possibility of parking Non-operational conditions of CAUTION assist system malfunction when: parking assist system • This system can only sense 1. Driving on uneven road surfaces such Parking assist system may not oper- objects within the range and loca- as unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, or ate normally when:...
  • Page 153 If this occurs, have your vehicle checked fied. Any non-factory installed equip- Always visually check in front and by an authorised Kia dealer as soon as possible. ment or accessories may also interfere behind the vehicle when driving.
  • Page 154: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Features of your vehicle REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED) HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The rearview camera may be turned off by pressing the ON/OFF button (1) when Rear view display the rearview camera is activated. To turn the camera on again, press the ON/OFF button (1) again when the igni- tion switch is on and the shift lever in R (Reverse).
  • Page 155: Headlight (Headlamp) Escort Function

    Features of your vehicle LIGHTING Battery saver function Headlight (Headlamp) escort CAUTION function (if equipped) • The purpose of this feature is to pre- If the driver gets out of the vehicle vent the battery from being dis- The headlights (and/or taillights) remain through other doors (except driver's charged.
  • Page 156: Parking Light Position

    Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type C Type A Type C ■ ■ ■ ■ Type B Type D Type B Type D OBK049045N/OXM049110/OXM049110R-1/OXM049110R OBK049046N/OAM049041/OAM049041R/OAM049041R-1 Lighting control Parking light position ( When the light switch is in the parking light position (1st posi- The light switch has a Headlight and a Parking light position.
  • Page 157: Auto Light Position

    Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type C Type A Type B ■ ■ Type B Type D OBK049048N/OAM042350R Auto light position (if equipped) When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights will be turned ON or OFF automatically depend- ing on the amount of light outside the vehicle.
  • Page 158: High - Beam Operation

    Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type C Type A Type C ■ ■ ■ ■ Type B Type D Type B Type D OBK049050N/OAM049044/OAM049044R/OAM049044R-1 OBK049049N/OAM049043/OAM049043R/OAM049043R-1 High beam operation To flash the headlights, pull the lever towards you. It will return to the normal (low beam) position when released.
  • Page 159: Turn Signals

    Features of your vehicle ■ ■ To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and Type A Type C hold it in position (B). The lever will return to the O/OFF position when released. If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnor- mally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement.
  • Page 160: Rear Fog Light

    Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type C Type A Type C ■ ■ ■ ■ Type B Type D Type B Type D OBK049052L/OAM049046/OAM049046R/OAM049046R-1 OAM049046L/OAM049046L-1/OAM049100R/OAM049100R-1 Front fog light (if equipped) Rear fog light (if equipped) Fog lights are used to provide improved visibility when visibility To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the is poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc.
  • Page 161: Daytime Running Light

    Features of your vehicle Daytime running light Listed below are the examples of proper switch settings. For loading conditions (if equipped) other than those listed below, adjust the The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can switch position so that the beam level make it easier for others to see the front may be the nearest as the condition of your vehicle during the day.
  • Page 162: Wipers And Washers

    Features of your vehicle WIPERS AND WASHERS A : Wiper speed control (front) Windscreen wiper/washer · / MIST – Single wipe ■ ■ Type A Type D · O / OFF – Off · --- / INT – Intermittent wipe ·...
  • Page 163: Windscreen Washers

    Features of your vehicle Windscreen wipers Windscreen washers (front) WARNING Operates as follows when the ignition In the O (OFF) position, pull the lever Do not use the washer in freezing switch is turned ON. gently toward you to spray washer fluid temperatures without first warming on the windscreen and to run the wipers : For a single wiping cycle, move...
  • Page 164: Rear Window Wiper And Washer

    Features of your vehicle Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped) D : Rear wiper/washer control ■ ■ Type A Type D · / ON – Continuous wipe · --- / INT – Intermittent wipe (if equipped) · O / OFF – Off E : Wash with brief wipes (rear) Rear window wiper and washer ■...
  • Page 165: Interior Light

    Features of your vehicle INTERIOR LIGHT (2) OFF ■ Type A CAUTION In the OFF position, the light stays off at Do not use the interior lights for all times, even when a door is open. extended periods when engine is (3) DOOR not running.
  • Page 166: Glove Box Lamp

    Features of your vehicle OAM042348N OAM042344N/H OAM042336/H Luggage room lamp (if equipped) Glove box lamp (if equipped) Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped) The luggage room lamp comes on when The glove box lamp comes on when the Pull the sunvisor downward and you can the tailgate is opened.
  • Page 167 Features of your vehicle DEFROSTER ■ The defroster heats the window to Type A CAUTION remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window, To prevent damage to the conduc- whilst engine is running. tors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp To activate the rear window defroster,...
  • Page 168: Manual Climate Control System

    Features of your vehicle MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed control knob 2. Mode selection knob 3. Temperature control knob 4. Air intake control button 5. Front window defroster button 6. Rear window defroster button 7. Air conditioning button (if equipped) OAM042057...
  • Page 169: Heating And Air Conditioning

    Features of your vehicle Heating and air conditioning 1. Start the engine. 2. Set the mode to the desired position. To improve the effectiveness of heat- ing and cooling : - Heating: - Cooling: 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
  • Page 170 Features of your vehicle Vent mode (B, D) Floor/Defrost-mode (A, C, E, D) Most of the air flow is directed to the floor Air flow is directed toward the upper body and the windscreen with a small amount and face. Additionally, each outlet can be directed to the side window defrosters.
  • Page 171 Features of your vehicle OAM042059R OAM042062 OAM042060 Instrument panel vents Temperature control MAX A/C selection The outlet vents can be opened or closed The temperature control knob allows you To operate the MAX A/C, turn the tem- separately using the thumbwheel. To to control the temperature of the air flow- perature knob to extreme left.
  • Page 172 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Recirculated air position The indicator light on the Prolonged operation of the heater in the button illuminates when the recirculated air position (without air recirculated air position is conditioning selected) may cause fog- selected.
  • Page 173: Air Conditioning

    Features of your vehicle WARNING • Continuous operation of the cli- mate control system in the recir- culated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility. • Do not sleep in a vehicle with air conditioning or heating system on.
  • Page 174 Features of your vehicle Air conditioning (if equipped) System operation Operation Tips • To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are Ventilation entering the car through the ventilation filled with environmentally friendly 1. Set the mode to the position.
  • Page 175: Climate Control Air Filter

    (fresh) air position is selected. If this hap- windows on rainy or humid days, pens, have the climate control air filter decrease the humidity inside the vehi- replaced by an authorised Kia dealer. cle by operating the air conditioning system. 4 87...
  • Page 176 • When the air flow rate is suddenly found, have the system inspected by an decreases, the system should be authorised Kia dealer. checked at an authorised Kia dealer. ✽ ✽ NOTICE It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used.
  • Page 177: Automatic Climate Control System

    Features of your vehicle AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) ■ Type A 1. Temperature control knob 2. AUTO (automatic control) button 3. A/C display 4. OFF button 5. Fan speed control switch 6. Front windscreen defroster button 7. Rear windscreen defroster button 8.
  • Page 178: Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning

    Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type B Type A Type B OAM042313 OAM042316 OUN026312 ✽ ✽ NOTICE Automatic heating and air condi- 2. Set the temperature control knob to set the desired temperature. tioning Never place anything over the sensor ✽...
  • Page 179: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning

    Features of your vehicle Manual heating and air condition- ■ ■ Type A Type B Vent mode (B, D) The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pushing buttons Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be other than the AUTO button.
  • Page 180 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type B Type A Type B OAM042315 OAM042059R OAM042316 Defrost-mode (A, D) Instrument panel vents Temperature control Most of the air flow is directed to the The outlet port can be opened or closed The temperature will increase to the windscreen with a small amount of air separately using the thumbwheel.
  • Page 181 Features of your vehicle Temperature scale conversion ■ ■ Recirculated air position Type A Type B If the battery has been discharged or dis- The indicator light on the but- connected, the temperature mode dis- ton illuminates when the play will reset to Centigrade. recirculated air position is selected.
  • Page 182 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ■ ■ Type A Type B WARNING It should be noted that prolonged oper- ation of the heating in recirculated air • Continued climate control system position will cause fogging of the wind- operation in the recirculated air screen and side windows and the air position may allow humidity to...
  • Page 183: Air Conditioning

    Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type B Type A Type B Type B OAM042319 OAM042321 OAM042320 Air conditioning Blower OFF Climate information screen selection (if equipped) Push the OFF button to turn off the blow- Push the A/C button to turn the air condi- er.
  • Page 184: Windscreen Defrosting And Defogging

    Features of your vehicle WINDSCREEN DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING • For maximum defrosting, set the tem- WARNING perature control to the extreme Windscreen right/hot position and the fan speed heating control to the highest speed. Do not use the position • If warm air to the floor is desired whilst during cooling operation...
  • Page 185 Features of your vehicle OAM042067 OAM042322 OAM042323 To defrost outside windscreen Automatic climate control system To defrost outside windscreen 1. Set the fan speed to the Maximum 1. Set fan speed to the highest position. To defog inside windscreen (HI). 2.
  • Page 186 Features of your vehicle Defogging logic (except Europe) To reduce the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windscreen, the air intake or air conditioning are controlled automatically according to certain condi- tions such as position. To cancel or return to the defogging logic, do the following.
  • Page 187: Centre Console Storage

    Features of your vehicle STORAGE COMPARTMENT ■ Type A CAUTION • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment. • Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whilst driving. Do not attempt to place so many items in the storage compartment that the storage compartment cover cannot close OAM049069/H...
  • Page 188: Luggage Box

    Features of your vehicle ■ Type A OAM049074 ■ Type B OAM042071R Multi box (if equipped) To open the box, press the switch and the cover will open. Push down the cover to close. OAM049075 Luggage box (if equipped) You can place a first aid kit, a reflector tri- angle, tools, etc.
  • Page 189: Ashtray

    To use the ashtray, open the cover. If it is necessary to replace the cigarette To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it out. lighter, use only a genuine Kia replace- ment or its approved equivalent. WARNING - Ashtray use •...
  • Page 190: Cup Holder

    Features of your vehicle ■ Type A Cup holder WARNING Hot liquids • Do not place uncovered cups with hot liquid in the cup holder whilst the vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you burn yourself. Such a burn to the driv- er could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
  • Page 191: Power Outlet

    Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Front CAUTION Close the vanity mirror cover securely • Use the power outlet only when and return the sunvisor to its original the engine is running and remove position after use. the accessory plug after use. Using the accessory plug for pro- CAUTION - Vanity mirror...
  • Page 192: Aux, Usb And Ipod

    Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ■ Type A When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet, noise may occur during playback. If this happens, use the power source of the portable audio device. ❈ iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc. OAM042088R ■...
  • Page 193: Clothes Hanger

    To avoid any interference with pedal operation, Kia recom- mends that only the Kia floor mat designed for use in your vehicle be installed. 4 105...
  • Page 194: Cargo Screen

    To keep items from shifting in the cargo area, you can use the 4 (or 6, if equipped) holders located in the cargo area to attach the luggage net. If necessary, contact your authorised Kia dealer to obtain a luggage net.
  • Page 195 Features of your vehicle WARNING Do not place objects on the cargo screen. Such objects may be thrown about inside the vehicle and possibly injure vehicle occupants during an accident or when brak- ing. CAUTION Since the cargo screen may be OAM042346N OAM042347N damaged or malformed, do not put...
  • Page 196: Exterior Features

    Features of your vehicle EXTERIOR FEATURE (Continued) CAUTION • The vehicle centre of gravity will • When carrying cargo on the roof be higher when items are loaded rack, take the necessary precau- onto the roof rack. Avoid sudden tions to make sure the cargo does starts, braking, sharp turns, not damage the roof of the vehicle.
  • Page 197: Roof Antenna

    Features of your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM (FOR EUROPE) ✽ ✽ NOTICE CAUTION If you install an after market HID head • Before entering a place with a low lamp, your vehicle’s audio and electron- height clearance or a car wash, ic device may malfunction.
  • Page 198 Features of your vehicle CDP mode VOLUME ( ) (1) It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN • Push up the lever to increase volume. button. • Push down the lever to decrease vol- ume. CDC mode It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN SEEK/PRESET ( ) (2) button.
  • Page 199 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE 1. OFF : The light turns off. ■ ■ Type A Type B 2. MUSIC : The light blinks or changes • The lighting around the front speaker shade according may not illuminate when the sound of sound of the audio.
  • Page 200 Features of your vehicle When a strong radio signal has reached FM reception AM reception your vehicle, the precise engineering of your audio system ensures the best pos- sible quality reproduction. However, in some cases the signal coming to your vehicle may not be strong and clear.
  • Page 201 Features of your vehicle FM radio station JBM003 JBM004 JBM005 FM broadcasts are transmitted at high • Fading - As your vehicle moves away • Station Swapping - As a FM signal frequencies and do not bend to follow the from the radio station, the signal will weakens, another more powerful sig- earth's surface.
  • Page 202 Features of your vehicle Using a mobile phone or a two-way Care of discs • Depending on the type of CD-R/CD- radio RW CDs, certain CDs may not operate • If the temperature inside the vehicle is normally according to manufacturing When a mobile phone is used inside the too high, open the vehicle windows for companies or making and recording...
  • Page 203 Features of your vehicle ■ AC100CSEE / AC110CSEE / AC200CSEE / AC210CSEE / AC100CSEG / AC110CSEG / AC200CSEG / AC210CSEG ❋There will be no logo if the Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology feature is not supported. 4 115...
  • Page 204 Features of your vehicle Button SEEK Button Pressing the button selects the • When the SEEK is pressed, it will AM band. AM Mode is displayed on the automatically tune to the next lower LCD. station. • When the SEEK is pressed, it will automatically tune to the next higher Button...
  • Page 205 Features of your vehicle SETUP Button Press this button to enter SETUP mode, If no action is taken for 8 seconds, it will 7. PRESET Buttons return to previous mode. • Press buttons less In “SETUP” mode, rotate the TUNE knob than 0.8 seconds to play the station to move the cursor between items, and saved in each button.
  • Page 206 Features of your vehicle • SCROLL • MEDIA • NEWS (NEWS MENU indication is pos- sible with RDS MENU) Select whether long file names are Select default display of MP3 play infor- scrolled continuously (On) or just once mation. “Folder/File” or “Artist/Title” can Turns the automatic NEWS reception (Off).
  • Page 207 Features of your vehicle • TA VOL (TA VOL MENU indication is • CLOCK • PHONE(if available) possible with RDS MENU) ® Select this item to enter Clock setup Select this item to enter Bluetooth Adjusts the TA (Traffic Announcement) mode.(12/24Hr., Auto, Time) Wireless Technology setup mode.
  • Page 208 Features of your vehicle • MIDDLE Control To increase the MIDDLE, rotate the knob clockwise, whilst to decrease the MID- DLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise. • TREBLE Control To increase the TREBLE, rotate the knob clockwise, whilst to decrease the TRE- BLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise.
  • Page 209 Features of your vehicle TRACK Button (RANDOM) Button • Press button for less than Press this button for less than 0.8 sec- T TRACK onds to activate ‘RDM’ mode and more 0.8 seconds to play from the beginning than 0.8 seconds to activate ‘ALL RDM’ of current song.
  • Page 210 Features of your vehicle INFO Button Displays the information of the current song. • Audio CD : Disc Title/Artist, Track Title /Artist, Total Track. • MP3 CD : File Name, Title, Artist, Album, Folder, Total Files (Not dis- played if the information is unavailable on the CD or file.) FOLDER TUNE...
  • Page 211 Features of your vehicle 11. Clock Pressing the button whilst in power off, screen will allow the user to 9. CD Eject Button make immediately adjustments to the Push button for less than 0.8 clock. seconds to eject the CD during CD play- back.
  • Page 212 Features of your vehicle NOTE: 2. Folder playing order : ❋ If no song file is contained in the Order of playing files (folders) : folder, that folder is not displayed. 1. Song playing order : sequentially.
  • Page 213 Features of your vehicle TRACK Button Button (RANDOM) • Press the button for less T TRACK • Press this button for less than 0.8 sec- than 0.8 seconds to play from the onds to play songs randomly in current beginning of the current song. folder.
  • Page 214 Features of your vehicle SCAN Button INFO Button Plays each song in the USB device for 10 Displays the information of the file cur- seconds. To cancel SCAN Play, press rently played in the order of FILE NAME ➟ TITLE ➟ ARTIST ➟ this button again.
  • Page 215 Features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) CAUTION IN USING USB • An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is not • If you disconnect the external DEVICE recognizable. USB device during playback in • To use an external USB device, USB mode, the external USB •...
  • Page 216 Features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) • If the USB device is divided by • Please avoid using USB memory logical drives, only the music files products which can be used as on the highest-priority drive are key chains or mobile phone acces- recognized by car audio.
  • Page 217 Features of your vehicle TRACK Button Button (RANDOM) • Press the button for less T TRACK • Press this button for less than 0.8 sec- than 0.8 seconds to play from the onds to shuffle order of all songs in beginning of the song currently played.
  • Page 218 Features of your vehicle TUNE Knob & ENTER Button When you rotate the knob clockwise, it will display the songs (category) ahead of the song currently played (category in the same level). Also, when you rotate the knob counter- clockwise, it will display the songs (cate- gory) before the song currently played (category in the same level).
  • Page 219 Kia vehicles. - iPod Nano 1st~4th generation AUX mode even without iPod ❋ ❋ The Kia iPod Power Cable may - iPod Touch 1st~2nd generation device and may cause noise. be purchased through your Kia •...
  • Page 220 ® trademarks owned by Bluetooth ■ ■ General Features Wireless Technology SIG, Inc. and any • This audio system supports Bluetooth ® use of such marks by Kia is under Wireless Technology hands-free and ® license. Bluetooth Wireless stereo-headset features.
  • Page 221 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ Bluetooth ■ ■ Voice Recognition Activation ® Wireless • The system shall cancel voice recogni- tion mode in following cases : When Technology Language Setting • The voice recognition engine con- pressing the button and saying ®...
  • Page 222 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ Menu tree ■ ■ Voice Operation Tip Information Display To get the best performance out of the <Active Call> The menu tree identifies available voice Voice Recognition System, observe the ® recognition Bluetooth Wireless Technology followings: functions.
  • Page 223 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ Phone Setup 3) Select desired item by rotating the 1. Press button. TUNE knob, then push the knob. ® 2. Say “Set Up”. All Bluetooth Wireless Technology-relat- ed operations can be performed by voice - The system replies with available command or by manual operation.
  • Page 224 Features of your vehicle 10. After Pairing is completed, your NOTE: • Connecting phone phone will start to transfer phone/ ® When the Bluetooth Wireless Technology • Until the audio displays “Transfer contact list to the audio system. system is enabled, the phone previously ®...
  • Page 225 Features of your vehicle • BT SETUP • Deleting Phone • Changing Priority The paired phone can be deleted. 1. Adjusting Bluetooth • language When several phones are paired to the audio system, the system attempts to con- - When the phone is deleted, all the infor- Select “BT Voice Recognition lan- ®...
  • Page 226 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ■ ® Phone Book (In-Vehicle) • Turning Bluetooth Wireless Technology ON/OFF • Adding Entry - The system can recognize single digits ® Bluetooth Wireless Technology system Phone numbers and voice tags can be from zero to nine.
  • Page 227 Features of your vehicle ■ • Adding Entry by Phone • Changing Name Making a Phone Call 1. Press button. The registered names can be modified. • Calling by Name 2. Say “Phonebook”. A phone call can be made by speaking names registered in the audio system.
  • Page 228 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ • Dialing by Number Receiving a Phone Call Talking on the Phone A phone call can be made by dialing the When receiving a phone call, a ringtone When talking on the phone, “Active Call” spoken numbers.
  • Page 229 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ■ ■ Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology NOTE: Audio Music Streaming In the following situations, you or the • In addition to streaming MP3 files, other party may have difficulty hearing ® all music and sound files your The audio system supports Bluetooth each other: mobile phone supports can be...
  • Page 230 Features of your vehicle (continued) CAUTION IN USING • If the mobile phone signal is poor BLUETOOTH ® WIRELESS or the vehicles interior noise is TECHNOLOGY MOBILE too loud, it may be difficult to hear PHONE the other person’s voice during a •...
  • Page 231 Features of your vehicle ■ Key matrix Class Connected Paired H/P Disconnected 2nd Call Incoming Call Outgoing Call Active Call Empty Normal mode BT SETUP menu 2nd call 2nd Call Not Paired Not Connecting Accept Call 1st Call:waiting 2nd Call:waiting SHORT 2nd Call:active 1st Call:active...
  • Page 232: Roof Antenna

    Features of your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM (EXCEPT EUROPE) ✽ ✽ NOTICE CAUTION If you install an after market HID head • Before entering a place with a low lamp, your vehicle’s audio and electron- height clearance or a car wash, ic device may malfunction.
  • Page 233 Features of your vehicle CDP mode VOLUME ( ) (1) It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN • Push up the lever to increase volume. button. • Push down the lever to decrease vol- ume. CDC mode It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN SEEK/PRESET ( ) (2) button.
  • Page 234 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE 1. OFF : The light turns off. ■ ■ Type A Type B 2. MUSIC : The light blinks or changes The lighting around the front speaker shade according may not illuminate when the sound of sound of the audio.
  • Page 235 Features of your vehicle When a strong radio signal has reached FM reception AM reception your vehicle, the precise engineering of your audio system ensures the best pos- sible quality reproduction. However, in some cases the signal coming to your vehicle may not be strong and clear.
  • Page 236 Features of your vehicle FM radio station JBM003 JBM004 JBM005 FM broadcasts are transmitted at high • Fading - As your vehicle moves away • Station Swapping - As a FM signal frequencies and do not bend to follow the from the radio station, the signal will weakens, another more powerful sig- earth's surface.
  • Page 237 Features of your vehicle Using a mobile phone or a two-way Care of discs • Depending on the type of CD-R/CD- radio RW CDs, certain CDs may not operate • If the temperature inside the vehicle is normally according to manufacturing When a mobile phone is used inside the too high, open the vehicle windows for companies or making and recording...
  • Page 238 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ AC100CSGG, AC110CSGG, AC100CSEG, AC110CSEG, AC100CSGN, AC110CSGN, AC100CSGL AC200CSGG, AC210CSGG, AC200CSEG, AC210CSEG, AC200CSGN, AC210CSGN, AC200CSGL ❋There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth Wireless Technology feature is not supported.
  • Page 239 Features of your vehicle POWER VOLUME Button & Knob Turns on/off the set when the IGNITION SWITCH is on ACC or ON. If the button 5. PRESET Buttons is turned to the right, it increases the vol- Push buttons less than ume and left,decreases the volume.
  • Page 240 Features of your vehicle SETUP Button Press this button to turn to the SETUP adjustment mode. If no action is taken for 5 seconds after pressing the button, it will return to the play mode. (After entering SETUP mode, move between items using the left, right SCAN Button DISP...
  • Page 241 Features of your vehicle • Scroll • Media (if equipped) • PHONE This function is used to display charac- Select default display of MP3 play infor- ® Select this item to enter Bluetooth ters longer than the LCD text display and mation.
  • Page 242 Features of your vehicle • P.Bass (Power Bass) MIDDLE Control Based on psychoacoustic technology, To increase the MIDDLE, rotate the knob this technology overcomes Bass limita- clockwise, whilst to decrease the MID- tions which may occur due to the limited DLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise.
  • Page 243 Features of your vehicle TRACK Button Button (REPEAT) SEEK Press this button for less than 0.8 sec- • Press button for less than TRACK onds to activate 'RPT' mode and more 0.8 seconds to play from the beginning than 0.8 seconds to activate 'FLD.RPT' of current song.
  • Page 244 Features of your vehicle TUNE Knob & ENTER Button • Turn this knob clockwise to browse Button (CD Eject) songs after current song, or counter- Push button for less than 0.8 clockwise to browse songs before cur- seconds to eject the CD during CD play- rent song.
  • Page 245 Features of your vehicle NOTE: 2. Folder playing order : ❋ If no song file is contained in the Order of playing files (folders) : folder, that folder is not displayed. 1. Song playing order : sequentiall 4 157...
  • Page 246 Features of your vehicle TRACK Button Button (REPEAT) SEEK • Press this button for less than 0.8 sec- • Press the button for less TRACK onds to repeat current song. than 0.8 seconds to play from the • Press this button for 0.8 seconds or beginning of the current song.
  • Page 247 Features of your vehicle FOLDER Button • Press button to move to FOLDER child folder of the current folder and display the first song in the folder. Press knob to move to the fold- TUNE er displayed. It will play the first song in the folder.
  • Page 248 Features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) CAUTION IN USING USB • An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is not • If you disconnect the external DEVICE recognizable. USB device during playback in • To use an external USB device, USB mode, the external USB •...
  • Page 249 Features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) • If you use devices such as a USB • Some USB flash memory readers hub purchased separately, the (such as CF, SD, microSD, etc.) or vehicle’s audio system may not external-HDD type devices can be recognize the USB device.
  • Page 250 Features of your vehicle TRACK Button Button (RANDOM) SEEK • Press this button for less than 0.8 sec- • Press the button for less TRACK onds to shuffle order of all songs in than 0.8 seconds to play from the current category.
  • Page 251 Features of your vehicle Button (MENU) Moves to the upper category from cur- rently played category of the iPod. To move to (play) the category (song) displayed, press knob. TUNE You will be able to search through the lower category of the selected category. The standard order of iPod’s category is Playlist, Artist, Albums, Genes, Songs, Compsers.
  • Page 252 Kia vehicles. - iPod Nano 1st~4th generation iPod. Otherwise, iPod may remain ❋ ❋ The Kia iPod Power Cable may - iPod Touch 1st~2nd generation in accessory mode, and may not be purchased through your Kia •...
  • Page 253 ® trademarks owned by Bluetooth ■ General Features Wireless Technology SIG, Inc. and any ® • This audio system supports Bluetooth use of such marks by Kia is under Wireless Technology hands-free and ® license. Bluetooth Wireless stereo-headset features. Technology...
  • Page 254 For example, if the vehicles' name is Kia MOTORS, you may need to change the name displayed on you phone from MOTORS JOHNS_MOTORS or Kia MOTORS1 to avoid ambiguity.
  • Page 255 Features of your vehicle • Adjusting Bluetooth • Connecting a phone • Deleting a Phone ® Wireless Technology Volume ® When Bluetooth Wireless The paired phone can be deleted. ® Bluetooth Wireless Technology system Technology system is enabled, the - When the phone is deleted, all the infor- volume can be adjusted separately from phone previously used is automatically mation associated with that phone is...
  • Page 256 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ Receiving a Phone Call Talking on the Phone Making a Phone Call When receiving a phone call, a ringtone When talking on the phone, “Active Calls” A Call Back can be made by pressing is audible from speakers and the audio message and the other party’s phone button on the steering wheel.
  • Page 257 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ Using the head unit as Bluetooth ® NOTE: Wireless Technology music • Not only MP3 files, all the sounds that the phone supports can be This audio system supports A2DP (Audio heard by the audio system. Advanced Distribution Profile)
  • Page 258 Features of your vehicle (continued) CAUTION IN USING • If the mobile phone signal is poor BLUETOOTH ® WIRELESS or the vehicles interior noise is TECHNOLOGY MOBILE too loud, it may be difficult to hear PHONE the other person’s voice during a •...
  • Page 259 Before driving / 5-3 Key positions / 5-5 Engine start/stop button / 5-9 Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system / 5-15 Manual transaxle / 5-20 Automatic transaxle / 5-23 Brake system / 5-29 Cruise control system / 5-43 Active ECO system / 5-47 Economical operation / 5-48 Special driving conditions / 5-50 Driving your vehicle...
  • Page 260: Driving Your Vehicle

    Kia dealer. • Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
  • Page 261: Before Driving

    Driving your vehicle BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle Necessary inspections Before starting • Be sure that all windows, outside mir- Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine • Close and lock all doors. ror(s), and outside lights are clean. coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid •...
  • Page 262 Driving your vehicle WARNING WARNING - Driving under the influence of alcohol or • When you intend to park or stop drugs the vehicle with the engine on, be careful not to depress the accel- Drinking and driving is dangerous. erator pedal for a long period of Drunk driving is the number one time.
  • Page 263: Key Positions

    Driving your vehicle KEY POSITIONS ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel is unlocked and elec- trical accessories are operative. ✽ ✽ NOTICE If difficulty is experienced turning the ignition switch to the ACC position, turn the key whilst turning the steering wheel right and left to release the tension.
  • Page 264 Driving your vehicle Starting the engine (Continued) WARNING - Ignition switch • Do not place any movable objects • Never turn the ignition switch to WARNING around the driver’s seat as they LOCK or ACC whilst the vehicle is may move whilst driving, inter- Always wear appropriate shoes moving.
  • Page 265 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE - Starting the petrol engine Kick down mecha- CAUTION nism (if equipped) 1. Make sure the parking brake is If the engine stalls whilst you are in If your vehicle is equipped with a kick applied.
  • Page 266 Driving your vehicle Starting and stopping the engine for tur- Starting the diesel engine bocharger intercooler Glow indicator light To start the diesel engine when the 1. Do not race or accelerate the engine engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated immediately after starting.
  • Page 267: Engine Start/Stop Button

    (ON position), stop not solved, have it checked by an autho- the vehicle then press the engine OAM050021R rised Kia dealer. start/stop button. Illuminated engine start/stop but- In addition, if the engine start/stop button is in the OFF position after the driver's...
  • Page 268 Driving your vehicle ACC(Accessory) CAUTION You are able to turn off the engine (START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON), only when the vehicle is not in motion. In an emergency situation Orange Green whilst the vehicle is in motion, you are With manual transaxle able to turn the engine off and to the With manual transaxle...
  • Page 269 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE START/RUN (Continued) If you leave the engine start/stop button • Never reach for the engine start/ in the ACC or ON position for a long stop button or any other controls time, the battery will discharge. through the steering wheel whilst the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 270 Driving your vehicle Starting the petrol engine Starting the diesel engine Starting the engine 1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside To start the diesel engine when the the vehicle. engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated WARNING before starting the engine and then have 2.
  • Page 271 Driving your vehicle Starting and stopping the engine for tur- • When the engine start/stop button is in the ACC position or above, if any door bocharger intercooler Glow indicator light is opened, the system checks for the 1. Do not race or accelerate the engine smart key.
  • Page 272 Driving your vehicle CAUTION Do not press the engine start/ stop button for more than 10 seconds except when the stop lamp fuse is blown. OAM052020R ✽ ✽ NOTICE • If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start the engine by inserting the smart key in the smart key holder.
  • Page 273: Isg (Idle Stop And Go) System

    Driving your vehicle ISG (IDLE STOP AND GO) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) ■ Type A Your vehicle may be equipped with the Also, a message "Auto Stop" will appear ISG system, which reduces fuel con- on the LCD display. (if equipped) sumption by automatically shutting down ✽...
  • Page 274 Driving your vehicle OAM052053R OAM052067L OAM052059N ✽ ✽ NOTICE Auto start (Continued) • A message "Auto Start Deactivated If you unfasten the seatbelt or open the To restart the engine from idle stop Start Manually" will appear on the driver's door (or engine bonnet) in auto mode LCD display.
  • Page 275 Driving your vehicle The engine will also restart automati- Condition of ISG system opera- cally without the driver’s any actions tion if the following occurs: The ISG system will operate under - The fan speed of manual climate con- the following condition: trol system is set above the 3rd position - The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
  • Page 276 Driving your vehicle OAM052053R ISG system malfunction The system may not operate when: The ISG related sensors or system error occurs. The following will happen: OAM052053R/OAM052055N OAM052053R/OAM052069L • The yellow AUTO STOP ( ) indica- ✽ ✽ NOTICE ISG system deactivation tor on the instrument cluster will stay •...
  • Page 277 ISG system con- engine without the driver taking tinuously does not work correctly, any action. please contact an authorised Kia deal- er as soon as possible. Before leaving the car or doing any- • When the ISG OFF button light comes...
  • Page 278: Manual Transaxle

    Driving your vehicle MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Manual transaxle operation CAUTION The manual transaxle has 6 forward • When downshifting from fifth gear gears. to fourth gear, caution should be This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift taken not to inadvertently press knob.
  • Page 279 Driving your vehicle Using the clutch • During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the transaxle lubricant is WARNING The clutch should be pressed all the way warmed up. This is normal and not to the floor before shifting, then released •...
  • Page 280 Driving your vehicle Downshifting Good driving practices WARNING When you must slow down in heavy traf- • Never take the vehicle out of gear and fic or whilst driving up steep hills, down- • Always buckle-up! In a collision, coast down a hill. This is extremely shift before the engine starts to labor.
  • Page 281: Automatic Transaxle

    Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Automatic transaxle operation The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The indi- vidual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. ✽ ✽ NOTICE The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if Push button the battery has been disconnected, may be somewhat abrupt.
  • Page 282: Automatic Transaxle

    Driving your vehicle For smooth operation, depress the brake Transaxle ranges CAUTION pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a The indicator in the instrument cluster forward or reverse gear. • To avoid damage your displays the shift lever position when the transaxle, do not accelerate the ignition switch is in the ON position.
  • Page 283: Sports Mode

    Driving your vehicle R (Reverse) N (Neutral) Use this position to drive the vehicle The wheels and transaxle are not backward. engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or service brakes are applied. CAUTION Always come to a complete stop + (UP)
  • Page 284: Shift Lock System

    Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Shift lock system (if equipped) Ignition key interlock system (if equipped) For your safety, the automatic transaxle • In sports mode, the driver must exe- has a shift lock system which prevents The ignition key cannot be removed cute upshifts in accordance with road shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
  • Page 285 Driving your vehicle Good driving practices • Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxle in P WARNING • Never move the shift lever from P (Park) to keep the car from moving. • Always buckle-up! In a collision, (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi- •...
  • Page 286 Driving your vehicle Moving up a steep grade from a stand- WARNING ing start To move up a steep grade from a stand- If your vehicle becomes stuck in ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift snow, mud, sand, etc., then you the shift lever to D (Drive).
  • Page 287: Power Brakes

    Driving your vehicle BRAKE SYSTEM In the event of brake failure Power brakes (Continued) If service brakes fail to operate whilst the Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes • When descending a long or steep vehicle is in motion, you can make an that adjust automatically through normal hill, shift to a lower gear and emergency stop with the parking brake.
  • Page 288: Parking Brake

    Driving your vehicle Disc brakes wear indicator ■ Type A WARNING - Brake wear Your vehicle has disc brakes. When your brake pads are worn and new This brake wear warning sound means your vehicle needs service. pads are required, you will hear a high- If you ignore this audible warning, pitched warning sound from your front brakes or rear brakes (if equipped).
  • Page 289 Driving your vehicle ■ Type A In addition it is recommended that when parking the vehicle on a gradient, the WARNING shift lever should be positioned in the • To prevent unintentional move- appropriate gear manual ment when stopped and leaving transaxle vehicles or in the P (Park) posi- the vehicle, do not use the shift tion for automatic transaxle vehicles.
  • Page 290: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    Driving your vehicle Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (Continued) (if equipped) • On roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface WARNING height. ABS (or ESP) will not prevent acci- The safety features of an ABS (or dents due to improper or danger- ESP) equipped vehicle should not ous driving manoeuvres.
  • Page 291 If the • Do not pump your brakes! light stays on, you may have a • Have the battery recharged before driving the vehicle. problem with your ABS. Contact an authorised Kia dealer as soon as possible. 5 33...
  • Page 292: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)

    Driving your vehicle ■ Type A ESP applies the brakes at individual The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) wheels and intervenes in the engine system is an electronic system designed management system to stabilize the to help the driver maintain vehicle control vehicle.
  • Page 293 Driving your vehicle ESP operation ESP operation off When operating When the ESP is in operation, ESP ON condition ESP OFF state ESP indicator light blinks. • When the ignition is turned • To cancel ESP operation, ON, ESP and ESP OFF indi- •...
  • Page 294 Driving your vehicle ESP OFF usage ■ ESP indicator light CAUTION When driving Driving with varying tyre or wheel • ESP should be turned on for daily driv- sizes may cause the ESP system to ing whenever possible. malfunction. When replacing tyres, •...
  • Page 295: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    Driving your vehicle ■ Type A ESC applies the brakes at individual The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) wheels and intervenes in the engine system is an electronic system designed management system to stabilize the to help the driver maintain vehicle control vehicle.
  • Page 296 Driving your vehicle ESC operation ESC operation off When operating When the ESC is in operation, ESC ON condition ESC OFF state ESC indicator light blinks. • When the ignition is turned • To cancel ESC operation, ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi- •...
  • Page 297 Driving your vehicle ESC OFF usage ■ ESC indicator light CAUTION When driving Driving with varying tyre or wheel • ESC should be turned on for daily driv- sizes may cause the ESC system to ing whenever possible. malfunction. When replacing tyres, •...
  • Page 298 Kia dealer for assis- • Be cautious when parking on a hill. tance. Firmly engage the parking brake and •...
  • Page 299: Emergency Stop Signal (Ess)

    Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ESS : Emergency Stop Signal Hill-start assist control (HAC) (if equipped) (if equipped) • The HAC does not operate when the transaxle shift lever is in the P (Park) The Emergency Stop Signal system Hill start Assist Control is a comfort func- or N (Neutral) position.
  • Page 300: Vehicle Stability Management

    ) or EPS warning light remains effect of brake control and indicates noth- including driving inclement on, take your vehicle to an authorised Kia ing unusual. weather and on a slippery road. dealer and have the system checked. • Driving with varying tyre or wheel...
  • Page 301: Cruise Control System

    Driving your vehicle CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) CAUTION WARNING During cruise-speed driving of a • If the cruise control is left on, manual transaxle vehicle, do not (CRUISE indicator light in the shift into neutral without depress- instrument cluster illuminated) ing the clutch pedal, since the cruise control...
  • Page 302 Driving your vehicle OAM059010L OAM059012L OAM059011L To set cruise control speed: 3. Push the SET - switch, and release it at To increase cruise control set the desired speed. The SET indicator speed: 1. Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button on light in the instrument cluster will illumi- the steering wheel, to turn the system Follow either of these procedures:...
  • Page 303 Driving your vehicle To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on: If you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on, depress the accelerator 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 304 Driving your vehicle Each of these actions will cancel cruise To turn cruise control off, do one control operation (the SET indicator light of the following: in the instrument cluster will go off), but it • Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button (the will not turn the system off.
  • Page 305: Active Eco System

    Driving your vehicle ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) • When the Active ECO button is Limitation of Active ECO opera- pressed the ECO indicator (green) will tion: illuminate to show that the Active ECO If the following conditions occur whilst is operating.
  • Page 306: Economical Operation

    Driving your vehicle ECONOMICAL OPERATION Your vehicle's fuel economy depends • Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. • Keep your vehicle in good condition. mainly on your style of driving, where you This can increase fuel consumption For better fuel economy and reduced drive and when you drive.
  • Page 307 Therefore, have an authorised Kia speeds. loss of vehicle steering which dealer perform scheduled inspections could cause serious injury or and maintenance.
  • Page 308: Hazardous Driving Conditions

    Driving your vehicle 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 free avoid spinning the drive wheels.
  • Page 309: Driving At Night

    Driving your vehicle WARNING - Spinning tyres Do not spin the wheels, especially at speeds more than 56 km/h (35 mph). Spinning the wheels at high speeds when the vehicle is station- ary could cause a tyre to overheat which could result in tyre damage that may injure bystanders.
  • Page 310: Driving In The Rain

    Driving your vehicle • Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare • If your tyres are not in good condition, from other driver's headlights. making a quick stop on wet pavement can cause a skid and possibly lead to • Keep your headlights clean and prop- an accident.
  • Page 311: Driving In Flooded Areas

    Driving your vehicle Driving in flooded areas WARNING Avoid driving through flooded areas • Underinflated overinflated unless you are sure the water is no high- tyres can cause poor handling, er than the bottom of the wheel hub. loss of vehicle control, and sud- Drive through any water slowly.
  • Page 312: Snow Tyres

    Driving your vehicle WINTER DRIVING Snow tyres Snowy or icy conditions If you mount snow tyres on your vehicle, To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may make sure they are radial tyres of the be necessary to use snow tyres or to same size and load range as the original install tyre chains on your tyres.
  • Page 313: Tyre Chains

    Driving your vehicle Chain installation CAUTION When installing chains, follow the manu- • Make sure the snow chains are facturer's instructions and mount them as the correct size and type for your tightly as you can. Drive slowly with tyres. Incorrect snow chains can chains installed.
  • Page 314 7. The level of charge in your battery can pension, body and wheels. be checked by an authorised Kia dealer • Stop driving and retighten the or a service station. chains any time you hear them...
  • Page 315 Window washer anti-freeze is available from an authorised Kia dealer Under some conditions, snow and ice and most auto parts outlets. Do not use can build up under the fenders and inter- engine coolant or other types of anti- fere with the steering.
  • Page 316: Trailer Towing

    Ask an exceeded by not more than 10% or Remember that trailering is different than authorised Kia dealer for further details 100kg (220.4 lbs), whichever value is just driving your vehicle by itself. before towing.
  • Page 317 Do not attach • Right side rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. • Kia trailer hitch accessory is available at an authorised Kia dealer. 5 59...
  • Page 318 Driving your vehicle Safety chains Trailer brakes Driving with a trailer should always attach chains If your trailer is equipped with a braking Towing a trailer requires a certain between your vehicle and your trailer. system, make sure it conforms to your amount of experience.
  • Page 319 Driving your vehicle Following distance Making turns An authorised Kia dealer can assist you in installing the wiring harness. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi- When you’re turning with a trailer, make cle ahead as you would when driving wider turns than normal.
  • Page 320: Parking Brake

    Driving your vehicle Parking on hills 5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift CAUTION to neutral, release the parking brake Generally, if you have a trailer attached to and slowly release the brakes until the • When towing a trailer on steep your vehicle, you should not park your trailer chocks absorb the load.
  • Page 321 Driving your vehicle When you are ready to leave after park- Maintenance when trailer towing CAUTION ing on a hill Your vehicle will need service more often • Due to higher load during trailer 1. With the manual transaxle in Neutral when you regularly pull a trailer.
  • Page 322 (Ibs.) transaxle damage. • When towing a trailer, be sure to con- Recommended distance from rear wheel 825 (32.5) sult an authorised Kia dealer for further centre to coupling point mm (inch) information on additional requirements M/T : Manual transaxle such as a towing kit, etc.
  • Page 323 Driving your vehicle For South Africa Petrol Petrol Item Diesel 1.6 1.6 MPI 2.0 MPI Without brake System 450 (992) 450 (992) 550 (1213) Maximum trailer weight 1300 (2866) 1300 (2866) 1300 (2866) With brake kg (Ibs.) System 1100 (2425) 1100 (2425) 1100 (2425) Maximum permissible static vertical load...
  • Page 324 Driving your vehicle The trailer tongue should weigh a maxi- mum of 10% of the total loaded trailer weight, within the limits of the maximum trailer tongue load permissible. After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trail- er and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
  • Page 325: Vehicle Weight

    Driving your vehicle VEHICLE WEIGHT This section will guide you in the proper Cargo weight GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to This figure includes all weight added to This is the maximum allowable weight of keep your loaded vehicle weight within its the Base Kerb Weight, including cargo the fully loaded vehicle (including all...
  • Page 326 Driving your vehicle Loading Your Vehicle - For Australia Certification Label (if equipped) CAUTION ■ ■ ■ ■ The Certification/Tyre label is found on Do not load your vehicle any heav- the front edge of the RH (or LH) “B” pillar. ier than the GVWR or the maximum The label shows the size of your original front and rear GAWRs.
  • Page 327: What To Do In An Emergency

    Road warning / 6-2 In case of an emergency whilst driving / 6-2 If the engine will not start / 6-3 Emergency starting / 6-4 If the engine overheats / 6-7 If you have a flat tyre (with spare tyre) / 6-8 If you have a flat tyre (with tyreMobilityKit) / 6-16 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) / 6-22 Towing / 6-27...
  • Page 328: Emergency Whilst Driving

    What to do in an emergency IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ROAD WARNING WHILST DRIVING It should be used whenever emergency repairs are being made or when the vehi- If the engine stalls at a crossroad cle is stopped near the edge of a road- or crossing way.
  • Page 329: Engine Will Not Start

    If the engine will not start, do not vehicle will not start, contact an autho- push or pull the vehicle to start it. rised Kia dealer or seek other qualified This could result in a collision or assistance. cause other damage. In addition,...
  • Page 330: Emergency Starting

    What to do in an emergency EMERGENCY STARTING Jump starting Jumper Cables WARNING - Battery Jump starting can be dangerous if done • Keep all flames or sparks away incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to from the battery. The battery pro- yourself or damage to your vehicle or duces hydrogen gas which may battery, follow the jump starting proce-...
  • Page 331: Maintenance

    • When replacing the AGM battery, connections. use only the Kia genuine battery 2. If the booster battery is in another vehi- for the ISG system. cle, do not allow the vehicles come in...
  • Page 332: Push Starting

    Vehicles equipped with automatic cle checked by an authorised Kia dealer. transaxle cannot be push-started. Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it because the sudden surge forward when the engine starts could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.
  • Page 333: Engine Overheats

    Kia 5. If the water pump drive belt is broken has stopped. If there is no visible loss dealer.
  • Page 334: Flat Tyre (With Spare Tyre)

    What to do in an emergency IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TYRE (WITH SPARE TYRE, IF EQUIPPED) Jacking instructions WARNING - Changing The jack is provided for emergency tyres tyre changing only. • Never attempt vehicle repairs To prevent the jack from “rattling” in the traffic lanes of a public whilst the vehicle is in motion, store it road or highway.
  • Page 335: Changing Tyres

    What to do in an emergency (Continued) • The vehicle can easily roll off jack causing serious injury or death. • Do not get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack. • Do not start or run the engine whilst the vehicle is on the jack.
  • Page 336 What to do in an emergency WARNING - Changing a tyre • To prevent vehicle movement whilst changing a tyre, always set the parking brake fully, and always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed. • We recommend that wheels of the vehicle be chocked, and that no person...
  • Page 337 What to do in an emergency 9. Loosen the wheel nuts and remove them with your fingers. Slide the wheel off the studs and lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To put the wheel on the hub, pick up the spare tyre, line up the holes with the studs and slide the wheel onto them.
  • Page 338 Then double-check each nut for tightness. After changing wheels, have an authorised Kia dealer tight- en the wheel nuts to their proper torque as soon as possible. Wheel nut tightening torque: Steel wheel &...
  • Page 339 Adjust for thread style before installing it to the specified pressure, if aftermarket lug nuts or wheels. necessary. Refer to “Tyres and If in doubt, consult an autho- wheels” in section 8. rised Kia dealer. 6 13...
  • Page 340: Compact Spare Tyre

    What to do in an emergency Important - use of compact spare When using a compact spare tyre, tyre WARNING observe the following precautions: Your vehicle is equipped with a com- The compact spare tyre is for • Under no circumstances should pact spare tyre.
  • Page 341 What to do in an emergency • Do not take this vehicle through an • The compact spare tyre should not automatic car wash whilst the com- be used on any other wheels, nor pact spare tyre is installed. should standard tyres, snow tyres, wheel covers or trim rings be used •...
  • Page 342 The tyre may loose passenger car tyre caused by nails inspected by an authorised Kia deal- air pressure at any time after or similar objects and reinflates the er as soon as possible.
  • Page 343 • Use of the Tyre Mobility Kit may not be effective for tyre damage larger than approximately 0.24 in (6 mm). Please contact the nearest Kia dealership if the tyre cannot be made roadworthy with the Tyre Mobility Kit.
  • Page 344 What to do in an emergency 9. Hose to connect compressor and sealant bottle or compressor and wheel Connectors, cable and connection hose are stored in the compressor housing. WARNING - Expired sealant Do not use the Tyre sealant after the sealant has expired (i.e.
  • Page 345 What to do in an emergency Using the Tyre Mobility Kit CAUTION - Tyre pressure 1. Detach the speed restriction label Do not attempt to drive your (0) from the sealant bottle (1), and vehicle if the tyre pressure is place it in a highly visible place below 29 PSI(200kpa).
  • Page 346 What to do in an emergency ✽ ✽ NOTICE Distributing the sealant Checking the tyre inflation pres- sure 11. Immediately drive approximately The pressure gauge may show high- 1.After driving approximately 4 4~6miles (7~10km or, about er than actual reading when the ~6miles(7~10km or about 10min), 10min) to evenly distribute the compressor is running.
  • Page 347 When you use the Tyre Mobility Amperage rating: max. 15 A including sealant Suitable for use at temperatures: approved by Kia, the tyre pres- -22 ~ +158°F (-30 ~ +70°C) sure sensors may be damaged Max. working pressure: by sealant. The sealant on the...
  • Page 348: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

    What to do in an emergency TYRE 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 tyre pressure monitoring system indicate when the system is not oper- (TPMS) that illuminates a low tyre ating properly.
  • Page 349 3 seconds, take your car to If the telltale illuminates, immediately your nearest authorised Kia dealer CAUTION reduce your speed, avoid hard cor- and have the system checked. In winter or cold weather, the...
  • Page 350 TPMS malfunction indicator. charger, remote starter Have the system checked by an navigation etc., are used in the authorised Kia dealer as soon as vehicle. This can interfere with possible to determine the cause of normal operation of the Tyre the problem.
  • Page 351 TPMS sensor on the replaced placed on the vehicle. rised Kia dealer as soon as possible spare wheel should be initiated After you replace the low pressure or replace the flat tyre with the spare...
  • Page 352 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3 hour period. CAUTION Do not use any tyre sealant except the Tyre Mobility Kit approved by Kia if your vehicle equipped with Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. The liquid sealant can damage...
  • Page 353: Towing

    If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an autho- • Do not tow the vehicle backwards rised Kia dealer or a commercial tow- with the front wheels on the truck service. Proper lifting and towing ground as this may cause dam- procedures are necessary to prevent age to the vehicle.
  • Page 354 What to do in an emergency When towing your vehicle in an emer- gency without wheel dollies : 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi- tion. 2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral). 3. Release the parking brake. CAUTION Failure to place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral) may cause inter-...
  • Page 355 OAM069012L pull from the side or at a vertical angle. Always pull straight ahead. Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an authorised Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service. 6 29...
  • Page 356 Attach a white or red cloth tral. Be sure the steering is (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the rised Kia dealer or a commercial unlocked by placing the ignition tow truck service for assistance. middle of the strap for easy visibility.
  • Page 357 What to do in an emergency Front OAM060017L Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing, if equipped) WARNING Do not use the tie-down hooks under the front (or rear) of the vehi- cle for towing purposes. These hooks are designed ONLY for trans- port tie-down.
  • Page 358: Emergency Commodity

    What to do in an emergency EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED) There are some emergency commodities First aid kit Tyre pressure gauge in the vehicle to help you respond to the (If equipped) There are some items such as scissors, emergency situation. bandage and adhesive tape and etc.
  • Page 359 Engine compartment / 7-2 Maintenance services / 7-5 Owner maintenance / 7-7 Scheduled maintenance service / 7-9 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-43 Engine oil / 7-47 Engine coolant / 7-49 Brake/clutch fluid / 7-53 Washer fluid / 7-54 Parking brake / 7-55 Fuel filter / 7-56 Air cleaner / 7-57...
  • Page 360 Maintenance ENGINE COMPARTMENT ■ ■ Petrol Engine (1.6 GDI) 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Radiator cap 6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir 7. Positive battery terminal ■ ■ Petrol Engine (1.6 MPI) 8.
  • Page 361 Maintenance ■ ■ Petrol Engine (2.0 MPI) 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Radiator cap 6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir 7. Positive battery terminal 8. Negative battery terminal 9.
  • Page 362 Maintenance ■ ■ Diesel Engine (1.6L) 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Radiator cap 6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir 7. Fuel filter 8. Positive battery terminal 9. Negative battery terminal 10.
  • Page 363: Maintenance Services

    Kia dealer perform from Kia in order to provide you with a on your vehicle in accordance with the this work. high level of service satisfaction.
  • Page 364 If you lack sufficient authorised Kia dealer with special tools. engine stopped. The fuel jet pro- knowledge and experience or the duced by fuel leaks may cause seri- proper tools and equipment to do ✽...
  • Page 365: Owner Maintenance

    • Note any changes in the sound of the When you stop for fuel: the owner or an authorised Kia dealer at exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes • Check the engine oil level.
  • Page 366 Maintenance At least monthly: At least twice a year At least once a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall): • Check the coolant level in the engine • Clean the body and door drain holes. coolant reservoir. • Check the radiator, heater and air con- •...
  • Page 367: Scheduled Maintenance Service

    Maintenance SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE If your vehicle is operated under the Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated above conditions, you should inspect, where none of the following conditions replace or refill more frequently than the apply. If any of the following conditions following Normal Maintenance Schedule.
  • Page 368 : Kia recommends that you use good quality petrols meet : For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents.
  • Page 369 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months (Continued) ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Replace engine oil and filter * ❑...
  • Page 370 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months (Continued) ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Replace engine oil and filter * ❑...
  • Page 371 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36months (Continued) ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Replace engine oil and filter* ❑...
  • Page 372 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months (Continued) ❑ Replace fuel tank air filter ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑ Replace air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect battery condition ❑...
  • Page 373 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) (Continued) 75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60months ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Replace engine oil and filter * ❑...
  • Page 374 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72months (Continued) ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Replace engine oil and filter * ❑...
  • Page 375 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) 105,000 km (70,000 miles) or 84months (Continued) ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Replace engine oil and filter * ❑...
  • Page 376 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) (Continued) 120,000 km (80,000 miles) or 96months ❑ Replace fuel tank air filter ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑ Replace air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect battery condition ❑...
  • Page 377 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - FOR PETROL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance...
  • Page 378 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance item Maintenance intervals Driving condition operation Inspect more frequently Front suspension ball joints C, D, E, F, G depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors C, D, E, G, H depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Drum brakes and linings (if equipped)
  • Page 379 : Kia recommends that you use good quality petrols meet : For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents.
  • Page 380 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT EUROPE) (CONT.) 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months (Continued) ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except India, Middle East ❑ Replace engine oil and filter - For Middle East, Brazil, Libya * ❑...
  • Page 381 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT EUROPE) (CONT.) 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months (Continued) ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except India, Middle East ❑ Replace air cleaner filter - For India, Middle East ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑...
  • Page 382 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT EUROPE) (CONT.) 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36months (Continued) ❑ Replace engine oil and filter ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except India, Middle East - For Middle East, Brazil, Libya * ❑...
  • Page 383 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT EUROPE) (CONT.) 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months (Continued) ❑ Replace fuel tank air filter ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑ Replace air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect battery condition ❑...
  • Page 384 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT EUROPE) (CONT.) (Continued) 75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60months ❑ Replace engine oil and filter ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except India, Middle East - For Middle East, Brazil, Libya * ❑...
  • Page 385 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT EUROPE) (CONT.) 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72months (Continued) ❑ Replace air cleaner filter - For India, Middle East ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except India, Middle East ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑...
  • Page 386 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT EUROPE) (CONT.) 105,000 km (70,000 miles) or 84months (Continued) ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except India, Middle East ❑ Replace engine oil and filter - Except Middle East, Brazil, Libya * ❑...
  • Page 387 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT EUROPE) (CONT.) (Continued) 120,000 km (80,000 miles) or 96months ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine oil and filter ❑ Inspect battery condition - Except Middle East, Brazil, Libya * ❑...
  • Page 388 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - FOR PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT EUROPE) The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance Driving...
  • Page 389 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance item Maintenance intervals Driving condition operation Inspect more frequently Front suspension ball joints C, D, E, F, G depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors C, D, E, G, H depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Drum brakes and linings (if equipped)
  • Page 390 : Kia recommends that you use good quality petrols meet : For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents.
  • Page 391 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE) (CONT.) 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months (Continued) ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Add fuel additives * ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) (Every 15,000 km or 12months) ❑...
  • Page 392 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE) (CONT.) 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months (Continued) ❑ Replace brake/clutch fluid ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Replace engine oil and filter * ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑...
  • Page 393 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE) (CONT.) 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36months (Continued) ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Add fuel additives * (Every 15,000 km or 12months) ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑...
  • Page 394 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE) (CONT.) 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months (Continued) ❑ Replace brake/clutch fluid ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect battery condition ❑...
  • Page 395 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE) (CONT.) (Continued) 75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60months ❑ Add fuel additives * ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter (Every 15,000 km or 12months) ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑...
  • Page 396 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE) (CONT.) 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72months (Continued) ❑ Replace brake/clutch fluid ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑...
  • Page 397 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE) (CONT.) 105,000 km (70,000 miles) or 84months (Continued) ❑ Replace engine oil and filter * ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑ Add fuel additives * (Every 15,000 km or 12months) ❑...
  • Page 398 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR PETROL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE) (CONT.) 120,000 km (80,000 miles) or 96months (Continued) ❑ Replace brake/clutch fluid ❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped) ❑ Replace air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect battery condition ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑...
  • Page 399 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - FOR PETROL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE) The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance Driving...
  • Page 400 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance item Maintenance intervals Driving condition operation Inspect more frequently Front suspension ball joints C, D, E, F, G depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors C, D, E, G, H depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Drum brakes and linings (if equipped)
  • Page 401 If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an autho- EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. Kia recom- rised Kia dealer for details. mends "every 7,500km inspection, every 15,000km replace- ment".
  • Page 402 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) (Continued) 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months ❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Replace engine oil and filter * ❑...
  • Page 403 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) (Continued) 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months ❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints ❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect fuel filter cartridge * ❑...
  • Page 404 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) (Continued) 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36months ❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints ❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect parking brake ❑ Inspect vacuum hose (for VGT & throttle body) ❑...
  • Page 405 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) (Continued) 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months ❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots ❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect PCV and crankcase ventilation hoses ❑...
  • Page 406 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) (Continued) 75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60months ❑ Inspect parking brake ❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect vacuum hose (for VGT & throttle body) ❑...
  • Page 407 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) (Continued) 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72months ❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid * ❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect parking brake ❑ Inspect PCV and crankcase ventilation hoses ❑...
  • Page 408 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) (Continued) 105,000 km (70,000 miles) or 84months ❑ Inspect parking brake ❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots ❑...
  • Page 409 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) (CONT.) (Continued) 120,000 km (80,000 miles) or 96months ❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear) ❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect drum brakes and linings (if equipped) ❑...
  • Page 410 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - DIESEL ENGINE (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY) The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance...
  • Page 411 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE ITEM Driving condition operation Inspect more frequently Front suspension ball joints C, D, E, F, G depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors C, D, E, G, H depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Drum brakes and linings (if equipped)
  • Page 412 Kia dealer for coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can details.
  • Page 413 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.) (Continued) 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12months ❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints ❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect fuel filter cartridge - For Europe * ❑ Inspect PCV and crankcase ventilation hoses ❑...
  • Page 414 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.) (Continued) 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24months ❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints ❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect fuel filter cartridge - For Europe * ❑ Inspect PCV and crankcase ventilation hoses ❑...
  • Page 415 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.) (Continued) 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 36months ❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints ❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect parking brake ❑ Inspect PCV and crankcase ventilation hoses ❑...
  • Page 416 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.) (Continued) 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48months ❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots ❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect PCV and crankcase ventilation hoses ❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear) ❑...
  • Page 417 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.) (Continued) 100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 60months ❑ Inspect parking brake ❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect PCV and crankcase ventilation hoses ❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots ❑...
  • Page 418 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.) (Continued) 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 72months ❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid * ❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect parking brake ❑ Inspect PCV and crankcase ventilation hoses ❑...
  • Page 419 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.) (Continued) 140,000 km (87,500 miles) or 84months ❑ Inspect parking brake ❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap ❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots ❑ Inspect PCV and crankcase ventilation hoses ❑...
  • Page 420 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.) (Continued) 160,000 km (100,000 miles) or 96months ❑ Replace air cleaner filter - For India, Middle East ❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months) ❑...
  • Page 421 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - DIESEL ENGINE The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE ITEM...
  • Page 422 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE ITEM Driving condition operation Inspect more frequently Front suspension ball joints C, D, E, F, G depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors C, D, E, G, H depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Drum brakes and linings (if equipped)
  • Page 423: Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items

    Have driven in severe conditions, more fre- issues such as hard starting. If an exces- an authorised Kia dealer replace any quent oil and filter changes are required. sive amount of foreign matter accumu- damaged or leaking parts immediately.
  • Page 424 Maintenance Vapour hose and fuel filler cap Air cleaner filter Cooling system A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom- The vapour hose and fuel filler cap Check cooling system components, such mended when the filter is replaced. should be inspected at those intervals as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and specified in the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 425 But in severe conditions, the fluid should be changed at an authorised Kia dealer in accordance to the scheduled mainte- Brake fluid Brake discs, pads, calipers and nance at the beginning of this chapter.
  • Page 426 Maintenance Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, damage.
  • Page 427: Engine Oil

    Maintenance ENGINE OIL ■ Petrol 1.6 Checking the engine oil level CAUTION - Diesel engine 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. Overfilling the engine oil may cause 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach severe dieseling due to churning normal operating temperature.
  • Page 428 Changing the engine oil and filter the level to F. Do not overfill. Have the engine oil and filter changed by an authorised Kia dealer according to the Use a funnel to help prevent oil from Maintenance Schedule at the beginning being spilled on engine components.
  • Page 429: Coolant

    Maintenance ENGINE COOLANT The high-pressure cooling system has a Checking the coolant level (Continued) reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze • Even if the engine is not operat- coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory. WARNING ing, do not remove the radiator Check the antifreeze protection and Removing radiator cap or the drain plug whilst the...
  • Page 430 Bring the level to F (Full) , but do ing fan) is controlled by not overfill. If frequent additions are engine coolant tempera- required, see an authorised Kia dealer ture, refrigerant pres- for a cooling system inspection. sure and vehicle speed.
  • Page 431 Maintenance Recommended engine coolant For mixture percentage, refer to the fol- lowing table. • When adding coolant, use only deion- ized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the Mixture Percentage (volume) coolant filled at the factory. An improp- Ambient er coolant mixture can result in serious Temperature...
  • Page 432 Changing the coolant WARNING - Coolant Have the coolant changed by an autho- • Do not use radiator coolant or rised Kia dealer according to the antifreeze in the washer fluid Maintenance Schedule at the beginning reservoir. of this section.
  • Page 433: Brake/Clutch Fluid

    Kia dealer. around the reservoir cap thoroughly to quality cannot be guaranteed. It prevent brake/clutch fluid contamination.
  • Page 434: Washer Fluid

    Maintenance WASHER FLUID WARNING - Coolant • Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir. • Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windscreen and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage to the paint and body trim.
  • Page 435 Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fair- ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorised Kia dealer. 7 77...
  • Page 436: Fuel Filter

    ON position. If this warning light illuminates, Fuel filter cartridge replacement take your car to an authorised Kia dealer and have drain the ✽ ✽ NOTICE water and checked the sys- OAM079041 When replacing the fuel filter cartridge, tem.
  • Page 437 Maintenance AIR CLEANER OAM079043 OAM079044 OAM079046 Filter replacement 1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching 2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner. clips and open the cover. 3. Replace the air cleaner filter. You can clean the filter when inspecting 4.
  • Page 438: Wiper Blades

    Commercial hot waxes applied by auto- damage may result. matic car washes have been known to or near them. make the windscreen difficult to clean. • Use a Kia genuine part. Use of nongenuine parts could damage the air flow sensor or turbocharg-...
  • Page 439 Maintenance Blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean ade- quately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manual- 1JBA7037/H 1LDA5023/H Front windscreen wiper blade...
  • Page 440 Maintenance OED076040 OED076041 Rear window wiper blade 2. Install the new blade assembly by (if equipped) inserting the centre part into the slot in the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the wiper blade assembly.
  • Page 441: Battery

    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. Keep lighted cigarettes and If electrolyte gets on your all other flames or sparks...
  • Page 442 Never (see the example) touch these components with the engine running or the ignition 1. CMF65L-BCI : The Kia model name of switched on. battery Failure to follow the above warn- 2. 12V : The nominal voltage ings can result in serious bodily 3.
  • Page 443 Maintenance Battery recharging Reset items (Continued) Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, Items should be reset after the battery • Wear eye protection when check- calcium-based battery. has been discharged or the battery has ing the battery during charging. been disconnected. •...
  • Page 444: Tyre Care

    If a tyre frequently needs refilling, Recommended cold tyre inflation have it checked by an autho- pressures rised Kia dealer. All tyre pressures (including the • Overinflation produces OAM089007R/OAM089006R spare) should be checked when the...
  • Page 445: Checking Tyre Inflation Pressure

    Maintenance Checking tyre inflation pressure CAUTION CAUTION - Tyre pressure Check your tyres once a month or • Warm tyres normally exceed Always observe the following: more. recommended cold tyre pres- • Check tyre pressure when the Also, check the tyre pressure of the sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 tyres are cold.
  • Page 446: Tyre Rotation

    Refer to “Tyre and wheels” in section • Remember to check the pres- sure of your spare tyre. Kia recommends that you check the spare every time you check the pressure of the...
  • Page 447: Wheel Alignment And Tyre Balance

    Maintenance Disc brake pads should be inspected Wheel alignment and tyre balance Without a spare tyre for wear whenever tyres are rotated. The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the ✽ ✽ NOTICE factory to give you the longest tyre life and best overall performance.
  • Page 448 • Replace tyres that are worn, • Wheels that do not meet Kia’s show uneven wear, or are specifications may fit poorly damaged. Worn tyres can and result in damage to the...
  • Page 449: Compact Spare Tyre Replacement

    Maintenance Compact spare tyre replacement (if Wheel replacement Tyre traction equipped) When replacing the metal wheels for Tyre traction can be reduced if you A compact spare tyre has a shorter any reason, make sure the new drive on worn tyres, tyres that are tread life than a regular size tyre.
  • Page 450: Tyre Sidewall Labeling

    Maintenance 2. Tyre size designation 89 - Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum A tyre’s sidewall is marked with a tyre load the tyre can carry. size designation. You will need this information when selecting replace- H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the ment tyres for your car.
  • Page 451 Maintenance 3. Checking tyre life (TIN : Tyre Tyre speed ratings Identification Number) WARNING - Tyre age The chart below lists many of the dif- Any tyres that are over 6 years old, ferent speed ratings currently being Tyres degrade over time, even based on the manufacturing date, used for passenger car tyres.
  • Page 452 Maintenance 5. Maximum permissible inflation 7. Uniform tyre quality grading These grades are molded on the pressure side-walls of passenger vehicle Quality grades can be found where This number is the greatest amount tyres. The tyres available as standard applicable on the tyre sidewall of air pressure that should be put in or optional equipment on your vehi- between tread shoulder and maxi-...
  • Page 453 Maintenance Temperature -A, B & C WARNING - Tyre The temperature grades are A (the temperature highest), B, and C, representing the tyre’s resistance to the generation of The temperature grade for this heat and its ability to dissipate heat tyre is established for a tyre that when tested under controlled condi- is properly inflated and not...
  • Page 454: Fuses

    Multi fuse cates an electrical problem. Avoid using CAUTION the system involved and immediately consult an authorised Kia dealer. Do not use a screwdriver or any other metal object to remove fuses Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type...
  • Page 455: Instrument Panel Fuse

    If it fits loosely, consult an authorised Kia er or wiring. It may cause contact dealer. failure and system malfunction. If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of...
  • Page 456: Memory Fuse

    Maintenance ✽ ✽ NOTICE • If the memory fuse is 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. Refer to “Battery” in this section. •...
  • Page 457: Main Fuse

    To remove or insert the fuse, If the main fuse is blown, consult an use the fuse puller in the driver’s side Authorised Kia dealer. panel in the vehicle. 4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
  • Page 458: Fuse/Relay Panel Description

    Maintenance OAM079026R Fuse/relay panel description Inner fuse panel Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity. ✽ ✽ NOTICE Not all fuse panel descriptions in this OAM072026R manual may be applicable to your vehi- cle.
  • Page 459 Maintenance Inner fuse panel Fuse Name Fuse rating Protected Component P/WDW LH Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH P/WDW RH Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH, Passenger Power Window Switch PDM 2 Start/Stop Button Switch, PDM, Fob Holder HAZARD Hazard Relay, One Touch Flasher Unit, Hazard Switch TAIL LP LH...
  • Page 460 Maintenance Fuse Name Fuse rating Protected Component DR LOCK I/P Junction Box (Door Lock Relay, Door Unlock Realy, Dead Lock Relay) STOP LP Stop Lamp Switch, Stop Lamp Relay, E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.8, Multipurpose Check Connector) Vehicle Speed Sensor(M/T), Transaxle Range Switch(A/T), TCM(G4FC/G4FD), ATM Lever Indicator ESP Switch, Steering Angle Sensor, ABS/ESP Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector E/R Fuse &...
  • Page 461 Maintenance OAM072027 Engine compartment fuse panel OAM072027E 7 103...
  • Page 462 Maintenance Petrol Engine 1.6L MPI Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component I/P Junction Box (Power Switch Relay, Fuse (PDM2 10A, HAZARD 15A)) Oil Pump Invertor E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.6) Alternator, 125A Fuse(F5 40A, F6 40A, F7 40A, F8 40A, F9 80A, F23 10A) ABS Control Module MULTI FUSE ESP Control Module...
  • Page 463 Maintenance Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component Not Used Not Used ECM, Injector #1~#4, Oil Control Valve #1, #2, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY.6) Head Lamp LH Head Lamp RH Not Used FUSE Not Used Rear Parking Assist Control Module, Electro Chromic Mirror, Parking Assist System Module, Rear Combination Lamp LH, RH, Instrument Cluster EPS Control Module E/R Fuse &...
  • Page 464 Maintenance Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.7) E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.4) E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.11, RLY.12) I/P Junction Box (Tail Lamp Relay, Fuse(SUN ROOF 20A, AMP 25A, DR LOCK 20A, STOP LP 15A, T/GATE OPEN 15A, FOG LP RR 10A, FOG LP FRT 15A), Power Connector(ROOM LP 10A, MODULE 15A)) E/R Fuse &...
  • Page 465 Maintenance Petrol Engine 1.6L GDI Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component I/P Junction Box (Power Switch Relay, Fuse (PDM2 10A, HAZARD 15A)) Oil Pump Invertor E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.6) Alternator, 125A Fuse(F5 40A, F6 40A, F7 40A, F8 40A, F9 80A, F23 10A) ABS Control Module MULTI FUSE ESP Control Module...
  • Page 466 Maintenance Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component Not Used Not Used Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down), Oil Control Valve #1,#2, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY.6) Head Lamp LH Head Lamp RH Not Used FUSE ECM/PCM Rear Parking Assist Control Module, Electro Chromic Mirror, Parking Assist System Module, Rear Combination Lamp LH, RH, Instrument Cluster EPS Control Module E/R Fuse &...
  • Page 467 Maintenance Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.7) E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.4) E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.11, RLY.12) I/P Junction Box (Tail Lamp Relay, Fuse(SUN ROOF 20A, AMP 25A, DR LOCK 20A, STOP LP 15A, T/GATE OPEN 15A, FOG LP RR 10A, FOG LP FRT 15A), Power Connector(ROOM LP 10A, MODULE 15A)) E/R Fuse &...
  • Page 468 Maintenance Petrol Engine 2.0L Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component I/P Junction Box (Power Switch Relay, Fuse (PDM2 10A, HAZARD 15A)) Oil Pump Invertor E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.6) Alternator, 125A Fuse(F5 40A, F6 40A, F7 40A, F8 40A, F9 80A, F23 10A) ABS Control Module MULTI FUSE ESP Control Module...
  • Page 469 Maintenance Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component Ignition Coil #1~#4, Condenser A/T : PCM M/T : ECM E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY.6), Variable Intake Solenoid Valve, Oxygen Sensor (Up, Down), Purge Control Solenoid Valve Head Lamp LH Head Lamp RH Not Used FUSE ECM/PCM...
  • Page 470 Maintenance Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.7) E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.4) E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY.11, RLY.12) I/P Junction Box (Tail Lamp Relay, Fuse(SUN ROOF 20A, AMP 25A, DR LOCK 20A, STOP LP 15A, T/GATE OPEN 15A, FOG LP RR 10A, FOG LP FRT 15A), Power Connector(ROOM LP 10A, MODULE 15A)) E/R Fuse &...
  • Page 471 Maintenance Diesel Engine 1.6L Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component I/P Junction Box (Power Switch Relay, Fuse (PDM2 10A, HAZARD 15A)) Oil Pump Invertor E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.6) Alternator, 150A Fuse(F5 40A, F6 40A, F7 40A, F8 40A, F9 80A, F23 10A) ABS Control Module MULTI FUSE ESP Control Module...
  • Page 472 Maintenance Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component Not Used DSL Fuse & Relay Box (Glow, PTC1 Relay), VGT Actuator, Camshaft Position Sensor, Electrical EGR Actuator Head Lamp LH Head Lamp RH Not Used FUSE ECM/PCM Rear Parking Assist Control Module, Electro Chromic Mirror, Parking Assist System Module, Rear Combination Lamp LH, RH, Instrument Cluster EPS Control Module E/R Fuse &...
  • Page 473 Maintenance Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected Component E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.7) E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.4) E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY.11, RLY.12) I/P Junction Box (Tail Lamp Relay, Fuse(SUN ROOF 20A, AMP 25A, DR LOCK 20A, STOP LP 15A, T/GATE OPEN 15A, FOG LP RR 10A, FOG LP FRT 15A), Power Connector(ROOM LP 10A, MODULE 15A)) E/R Fuse &...
  • Page 474 Maintenance Description Fuse rating Protected Component GLOW Glow Relay PTC 1 PTC 1 Relay PTC 2 PTC 2 Relay PTC 3 PTC 3 Relay OAM079028R OAM072028 Engine compartment fuse panel (Diesel engine only)
  • Page 475: Bulb Replacement

    If you don’t have necessary tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise, Prior to working on the light, firmly consult an authorised Kia dealer. In apply the parking brake, ensure many cases, it is difficult to replace that the ignition switch is turned to...
  • Page 476 Maintenance (Continued) • If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately and carefully dispose of it. • Wear eye protection when chang- ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down before handling it. G270A03O OAM072048N Headlight bulb 1.
  • Page 477 Maintenance 10. Install a new headlight bulb and snap the headlight bulb retaining wire into position by aligning the wire with the groove on the bulb. 11. Connect the headlight bulb socket connector. 12. Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
  • Page 478 10. Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle. LED type If the light bulb is not operating, have the vehicle checked by an authorised Kia dealer. Position Turn signal OAM072073L Front turn signal/position light...
  • Page 479 Maintenance OAM072064 OAM072075N OAM072078L 3. Reach your hand into the back of the Headlight and front fog light aim- front bumper. ing (for Europe) 4. Disconnect the power connector from Headlight aiming the socket. 1. Inflate the tyres to the specified pres- 5.
  • Page 480 Maintenance 5. To aim the low beam left or right, turn the driver (3) clockwise or counter- clockwise. To aim the low beam up or down, turn the driver (2) for the vehicle without HLLD and turn the driver (4) for the vehicle with HLLD clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • Page 481 Maintenance Aiming point < Ground Height > < Distance between lamps > H1 : Height between the head lamp bulb center and ground (Low beam) H2 : Height between the head lamp bulb center and ground (High beam) H3 : Height between the fog lamp bulb center and ground W1 : Distance between the two head lamp bulbs centers (Low beam) W2 : Distance between the two head lamp bulbs centers (High beam) W3 : Distance between the two fog lamp bulbs centers...
  • Page 482 Maintenance OMD051055L Head lamp low beam (driver’s side) 1. Turn the low beam on without driver aboard. 2. The cut-off line should be projected in the cut-off line shown in the picture. 3. When aiming the low beam, vertical aiming should be adjusted after adjusting the horizontal aiming. 4.
  • Page 483 Maintenance OMD051054L Head lamp low beam (front passenger’s side) 1. Turn the low beam on without driver aboard. 2. The cut-off line should be projected in the cut-off line shown in the picture. 3. When aiming the low beam, vertical aiming should be adjusted after adjusting the horizontal aiming. 4.
  • Page 484 Maintenance OMD051056L Front fog light 1. Turn the front fog lamp on without the driver aboard. 2. The cut-off line should be projected in the allowable range (shaded region).
  • Page 485 (if equipped) 1. Remove the light assembly from the If the light bulb is not operating, have the vehicle by prying the lens and pulling vehicle checked by an authorised Kia the assembly out. dealer. 2. Disconnect the bulb electrical connec- tor.
  • Page 486 Maintenance ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type B Tail (A) Tail (A) Turn signal Stop and tail OAM072066N ■ ■ ■ ■ OAM072031L/OAM072062L OAM079032 Rear combination light bulb 1. Open the tailgate. replacement 2. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
  • Page 487 (if equipped) socket clockwise. If the light (LED) does not operate, have OAM072067N 8. Reinstall the light assembly to the the vehicle checked by an authorised Kia ■ Type B body of the vehicle. dealer. Back-up...
  • Page 488 Maintenance 5. Insert a new bulb in the socket. 6. Reassemble the socket and the lens part. 7. Connect the bulb electrical connector. 8. Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle. OAM072081L OAM079035 Rear fog light High mounted stop light replacement (if equipped) 1.
  • Page 489 Maintenance OAM079040 OAM072076N OFD067030 LED type License plate light bulb replace- ment 4. Loosen the retaining bolts. 5. Replace the LED with new one. 1. Remove the lens by pressing the tabs. 6. Reinstall in the reverse order. 2. Remove the socket from the lens. 3.
  • Page 490 Maintenance Interior light bulb replacement Map lamp (if equipped) Luggage room lamp (if equipped) 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens from the interior light housing. 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. WARNING Prior to working on the Interior Lights, ensure that the “OFF”...
  • Page 491: Exterior Care

    Maintenance APPEARANCE CARE Exterior care After washing, rinse the vehicle thor- oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do Exterior general caution not allow soap to dry on the finish. It is very important to follow the label directions when using any chemical CAUTION cleaner or polish.
  • Page 492 Maintenance Finish damage repair Bright-metal maintenance Waxing Wax the vehicle when water will no Deep scratches or stone chips in the • To remove road tar and insects, use a longer bead on the paint. painted surface must be repaired tar remover, not a scraper or other promptly.
  • Page 493 Maintenance Underbody maintenance Aluminum or chrome wheel mainte- Corrosion protection nance Corrosive materials used for ice and Protecting your vehicle from corrosion snow removal and dust control may col- The aluminum or chrome wheels are By using the most advanced design and lect on the underbody.
  • Page 494 Maintenance Moisture breeds corrosion To help prevent corrosion • When cleaning underneath the vehicle, give particular attention to the compo- Moisture creates the conditions in which You can help prevent corrosion from get- nents under the fenders and other corrosion is most likely to occur. For ting started by observing the following: areas that are hidden from view.
  • Page 495: Interior Care

    Maintenance Cleaning the upholstery and interior Keep paint and trim in good condition Interior care trim Scratches or chips in the finish should be Interior general precautions covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as Vinyl Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cos- possible to reduce the possibility of cor- Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl metic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner and...
  • Page 496: Emission Control System

    CAUTION inspected and maintained by an autho- Do not scrape or scratch the inside rised Kia dealer in accordance with the of the rear window. This may result maintenance schedule in this manual. in damage to the rear window...
  • Page 497: Crankcase Emission Control System

    Maintenance Canister 1. Crankcase emission control 3. Exhaust emission control system system Fuel vapours generated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and stored in the The positive crankcase ventilation sys- The Exhaust Emission Control System is onboard canister. When the engine is tem is employed to prevent air pollution a highly effective system which controls running, the fuel vapours absorbed in the...
  • Page 498 Maintenance Engine exhaust gas precautions (car- • Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi- Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic bon monoxide) cle for any extended time with the converter emission control device. engine running. • Carbon monoxide can be present with Therefore, the following precautions must other exhaust fumes.
  • Page 499 The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) sys- the ignition off and descending steep dure, please visit an authorised Kia deal- tem removes the soot emitted from the grades in gear with the ignition off.
  • Page 500: Specifications & Consumer Information

    Dimensions / 8-2 Engine / 8-2 Bulb wattage / 8-2 Tyres and wheels / 8-3 Weight and volume / 8-4 Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-5 Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-8 Vehicle certification label / 8-8 Tyre specification and pressure label / 8-9 Engine number / 8-9 Specifications &...
  • Page 501: Bulb Wattage

    Specifications & Consumer information BULB WATTAGE DIMENSIONS Item mm (in) Light Bulb Wattage Bulb Type Headlights (Low) Overall length 4120 (162.2) Headlights (High) Overall width 1785 (70.3) Front turn signal lights/ Overall height 1610 (63.4) / 1660 (65.4)* position light (LED)* 195/65R15 1570 (61.8) Front turn signal lights/...
  • Page 502 Specifications & Consumer information TYRES AND WHEELS Inflation pressure Tyre bar (psi, kPa) Wheel lug nut torque Wheel size Item size kg•m (lb•ft, N•m) Normal load Maximum load Front Rear Front Rear 195/65R15 6.0J×15 Full size tyre 205/55R16 6.5J×16 (33, 230) (33, 230) (36, 250) (42, 290) Compact spare T125/80D15 4.0T×15...
  • Page 503: Weight And Volume

    Specifications & Consumer information WEIGHT AND VOLUME Except Europe and New Zealand Item Petrol 1.6L Petrol 2.0L Diesel 1.6L 1700 (3748) 1740 (3836) 1800 (3968) Gross vehicle weight kg (lbs.) 1720 (3792) 1760 (3880) 1820 (4012) Min. 340 (12) Luggage volume l (cu ft) Max.
  • Page 504: Lubricants And Capacities

    1.6 L 7.3 l (7.71 US qt.) MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV, Petrol Automatic NOCA ATF SP-IV, Kia genuine ATF SP-IV or other Engine 2.0 L 7.1 l (7.50 US qt.) transaxle fluid brands meeting the above specification approved by Kia Motors Corp.
  • Page 505 Specifications & Consumer information Lubricant Volume Classification 1.6 Petrol Engine 6.5 l (6.87 US qt.) Mixture of antifreeze and water Coolant 2.0 Petrol Engine 6.4 l (6.76 US qt.) (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator) Diesel Engine 7.2 l (7.61 US qt.) 0.7~0.8 l Brake/Clutch fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4...
  • Page 506: Recommended Sae Viscosity Number

    Specifications & Consumer information Recommended SAE viscosity Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers number °C Temperature (°F) CAUTION 20W-50 Always be sure to clean the area Except around any filler plug, drain plug, or 15W-40 Europe & dipstick before checking or drain- Middle 10W-30 ing any lubricant.
  • Page 507: Certification Label

    Specifications & Consumer information VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL (IF EQUIPPED) ■ ■ ■ Type A Type A Type A OVQ076002N OAM089002L OUN088001 ■ ■ Type B (if equipped) Type B The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your car and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
  • Page 508: Engine Number

    Specifications & Consumer information ENGINE NUMBER TYRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1.6 Petrol engine ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Diesel engine ORB080005 OAM089007R/OAM089006R OAM082005L ■ 2.0 Petrol engine The tyres supplied on your new vehicle The engine number is stamped on the are chosen to provide the best perform- engine block as shown in the drawing.

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