Page 1 Now that you are the owner of a Kia Vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your vehicle and the company like “What is a Kia?,” “Who is Kia?,” “What does ‘Kia’ mean?” Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea.
Page 2 Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this man- ual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the When you require service, remember that your dealer right to discontinue or change specifications or design at knows your vehicle best.
Page 3 Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Knowing your vehicle Driving your vehicle Driving tips table of contents In case of an emergency Maintenance Specifications Index...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction How to use this manual / 1-2 Vehicle break-in process / 1-3...
Page 5: How To Use This Manual
Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We want to help you get the greatest The general layout of the manual is WARNING possible driving pleasure from your provided in the Table of Contents. A vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can good place to start is the index; it has A WARNING indicates a situa- assist you in many ways.
Page 6: Vehicle Break-In Process
Introduction VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS No special break-in period is need- ed. By following a few simple precau- tions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the perform- ance, economy and life of your vehi- cle. • Do not race the engine. •...
Page 7: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4...
Page 8: Interior Overview
Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Outside rearview mirror control switch (if equipped) 2. Power window switches (if equipped) 3. Vent controls 4. Instrument panel illumination (if equipped) 5. Instrument cluster 6. Cruise control (if equipped) 7. Steering wheel 8.
Page 9: Instrument Panel Overview
Your vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Driver’s Air Bag (if equipped) 2. Light control / Turn signals 3. Instrument cluster 4. Wiper/Washer 5. Ignition switch 6. Trip computer / Information monitor (if equipped) 7. Audio controls (if equipped) 8.
Page 10: Engine Compartment
Your vehicle at a glance ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Air cleaner 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Positive battery terminal 8. Radiator cap 9. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 10.
Page 11: Knowing Your Vehicle
Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-3 Theft-alarm system / 3-5 Immobilizer system / 3-7 Door locks / 3-8 Knowing your vehicle Windows / 3-15 Seat / 3-20 Seat belts / 3-30 Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-53 Hood / 3-77 Fuel filler lid / 3-79 Mirrors / 3-82...
Page 12: Keys
Dealer to duplicate the keys easily. hatch. • Use only Kia original parts for Remove the plate and store it in a the ignition key in your vehi- safe place. Also, record the code (2) Transmitter (if equipped) cle.
Page 13 If you have a After depressing this button, the problem with the transmitter, con- doors will be locked automatical- tact an authorized Kia Dealer. ly unless you open them within 30 seconds.
Page 14 Kia dealer. dure. 1. Remove the screw (1) using a cross-tip screwdriver. For replacement transmitters, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for reprogram- 2. Insert a slim tool into the slot and ming. gently pry open the transmitter center cover (2).
Page 15 Therefore, have your vehicle checked by an • If a door or the rear hatch is not authorized Kia dealer as soon opened within approximately 30 Theft alarm system will not operate as possible. seconds after unlocking with the...
Page 16 Knowing your vehicle Theft alarm stage Disarmed stage The alarm will be deactivated when: • The lock ( ) or unlock ( ) but- The alarm will be activated when: The armed stage will be deactivated ton on the transmitter is pressed. when: •...
Page 17 Kia dealer. Otherwise the engine may not start Malfunctions caused by improp- or may stop soon after it starts. Keep er alterations, adjustments or...
Page 18: Door Locks
Knowing your vehicle DOOR LOCKS • Once the doors are unlocked, it may be opened by pulling the door handle. Lock • When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure that Unlock doors are closed securely. • If you lock/unlock the front door with a key, all vehicle doors will Unlock Lock...
Page 19 Knowing your vehicle • When pushing the door lock switch again, all vehicle doors will unlock and the indicator light on the switch will not illuminate. OED036008 OED036007 With central door lock switch Operating door locks from inside the vehicle It is operated by depressing the door lock switch.
Page 20 Knowing your vehicle Super lock system WARNING WARNING (if equipped) • The doors should always be Leaving your vehicle unlocked If you turn the key to the “LOCK” fully closed and locked while can invite theft or possible harm position or depress the “LOCK” but- the vehicle is in motion to pre- to you or others from someone ton on the transmitter to lock the...
Page 21 For inside the vehicle. The rear door deactivation of this feature, contact safety locks should be used whenev- an authorized Kia dealer. er children are in the vehicle. 1. Open the rear door. 3 11...
Page 22 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION WARNING - Rear door locks Do not put any heavy object on the covering shelf. It may dam- If children accidentally open the age the covering shelf. rear doors while the vehicle is in motion, they could fall out and be severely injured or killed.
Page 23 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • For emergency, be fully aware of the location of the emer- gency rear hatch safety release lever in their vehicle and how to open the rear hatch if you are accidentally locked in the luggage com- partment.
Page 24: Driving Your Vehicle
Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE CAUTION WARNING - Rear cargo • In cold and wet climates door lock Make certain that you close the area and door mechanisms may not rear hatch before driving your work properly due to freezing con- Occupants should never ride in vehicle.
Page 25 Knowing your vehicle WINDOWS Power windows (if equipped) (1) Driver’s door power window switch (2) Front passenger’s door power window switch (3) Rear door (left) power window switch (if equipped) (4) Rear door (right) power window switch (if equipped) Type A Type B Type C (5) Window opening and closing...
Page 26 Knowing your vehicle Power windows (if equipped) CAUTION WARNING The ignition switch must be in the ON • To prevent the power window • Make sure heads and hands position for power windows to oper- system from the possibility of are safely out of the way ate.
Page 27 Knowing your vehicle Type A Type B Type C OED036084 OED036085 OED036086 Type B - Automatic power window Type C - Automatic power window Window opening and closing down (driver’s window, Type A Depressing or pulling up the power if equipped) window switch momentarily to the The driver’s door has a master power Depressing the power window switch...
Page 28 Knowing your vehicle If the automatic power window sys- WARNING tem does not operate properly, you may reset as follows: • The automatic window reversal feature will only operate when 1. Turn the ignition key to ON posi- the automatic power window tion.
Page 29 Knowing your vehicle OED036013 OED036088 Power window lock switch Manual windows (if equipped) (if equipped) Use the window crank to open and • The driver can disable the power close each window. window switches on a rear passen- ger door by depressing the power window lock switch located on the driver’s door to LOCK (pressed).
Page 30 Knowing your vehicle SEAT Driver’s seat (1) Seat adjustment, forward / back- ward (2) Seatback recliner (3) Seat adjustment, height* (4) Seat warmer* (5) Lumbar support* (6) Headrest adjustment Front passenger seat (7) Seat adjustment, forward / backward (8) Seatback recliner (9) Seat warmer* (10) Lumbar support* (11) Headrest adjustment...
Page 31 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) WARNING WARNING - Driver’s seat • Always drive and ride with • Loose objects in the driver’s • Never attempt to adjust seat your seatback upright and the foot area could interfere with while the vehicle is moving. lap portion of the seat belt, or the operation of the foot ped- This could result in loss of...
Page 32 Knowing your vehicle Adjust the seat before driving, and make sure the seat is locked secure- ly by trying to move forward and backward without using the control knob. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly. OED036015 OED036016 Front seat adjustment Adjusting height of the driver’s seat cushion (if equipped)
Page 33 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Driving or riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a front seat is reclined during an acci- dent, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt applying great force unprotected...
Page 34 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING • If the seat warmer doesn't work Passengers should use extreme when the ambient temperature is caution when using seat warm- below 21 °C (70 °F), have the sys- ers due to the possibility of tem checked by an authorized excess heating or burns.
Page 35 Knowing your vehicle OED036072 OED036073 HNF2041-1 Removal Active headrest (if equipped) Headrest adjustment Adjusting the height up and down To remove the headrest, raise it as The active headrest is designed to far as it can go then press the move forward and upward during a The headrest not only provides com- release lever ( 1 ) while pulling upward...
Page 36 Knowing your vehicle Rear seat Split folding rear seat The rear seatbacks fold forward to provide additional cargo space and to provide access to the cargo area. • To fold the rear seatback(s) down, pull the lock release lever, then fold the seatback forward and down.
Page 37 Knowing your vehicle To unfold the rear seat: CAUTION 1. Remove the headrest. • When returning the rear seat- 2. While slightly pushing the seat backs to the upright position, cushion towards the front of the remember to return the rear vehicle, lift and push the seatback shoulder belts to their proper backward firmly until it clicks into...
Page 38 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION • Make sure the engine is off, the transaxle is in P and the parking brake applied whenever loading or unload- ing cargo. Vehicle may move if shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position. • Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to OED036089...
Page 39 Knowing your vehicle WARNING To reduce the risk of head and neck injuries, do not drive the vehicle with headrest removed or improperly posi- tioned. OED036031 Removal To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release lever ( 1 ) while pulling upward ( 2 ).
Page 40: Seat Belts
Knowing your vehicle SEAT BELTS 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 acti- vate and pull the seat belt into tighter contact against the occupant's body.
Page 41 6 seconds, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, please have an authorized Kia dealer inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt or SRS air bag system as soon as possible. 3 31...
Page 42 • Do not attempt to inspect or vertent activation causing replace the pre-tensioner seat serious injury. belts yourself. This must be Always wear the seat belts done by an authorized Kia when driving or riding in a dealer. motor vehicle.
Page 43 Knowing your vehicle Seat belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the Since the inertial locks do not require driver and all passengers be proper- a collision in order to lock up, you ly restrained at all times by using the may become aware of the seat belts WARNING - Seat belts...
Page 44 - Twisted belts A twisted or jammed seat belt cannot restrain you properly. If you cannot untwist or unjam the seat belt, have an authorized Kia dealer it immediately. Never drive or ride with a twisted or jammed seat belt.
Page 45 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) WARNING WARNING - Belt use - Seat belt care • Wear the lap portion as low as Seat belts must be used correct- • A damaged belt may not give possible. Be sure that the lap ly to work properly in an acci- you the protection you need in belt fits snugly around the...
Page 46 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION Type A Type B Never close the doors on any part of the lap or shoulder belt. It can damage the seat belt or buckle which could increase the risk of injury in case of an acci- dent.
Page 47 Knowing your vehicle Driver's and front passenger's If you continue not to fasten the seat Rear passenger's seat belt warn- seat belt warning light and chime belt and you drive over 20km/h for ing light (if equipped) the first time, the seat belt warning As a reminder to the driver and pas- If the rear passenger's lap/shoulder chime will sound for approximately...
Page 48 Knowing your vehicle OMG035301 OMG035302 OMG035303 Lap/shoulder belt 3. Insert the tongue plate ( 1 ) into the 4. Position the lap portion ( 1 ) of the open end of the buckle ( 2 ) until an belt across your lap as LOW ON To fasten the front lap/shoulder audible “click”...
Page 49 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • The seatbacks should always remain comfortable, upright position while the vehicle is in motion. The seat belt system will provide the most protection with the seat- backs in an upright position. • Never wear the shoulder por- tion of the seat belt under the outside arm or behind the OMG035038...
Page 50 • Never drive or ride with a twisted or jammed seat belt. If you cannot untwist or unjam the seat belt, see the nearest Kia dealer immediately. • Never use a single belt to restrain more than one person at a time.
Page 51 WARNING • Use the belts at all times - even on Kia dealer immediately. short trips. • Never wear the shoulder por- • Never use a single belt to tion of the seat belt under the •...
Page 52 Knowing your vehicle • To clean the belt webbing, use a Restraint of pregnant women Restraint of infants and small mild soap solution recommended children Pregnant women should wear for cleaning upholstery or carpets. lap/shoulder belt assemblies when- To increase their safety, infants and Follow the instructions provided ever possible according to specific young children should always be...
Page 53 Knowing your vehicle Many companies manufacture child Restraint of larger children WARNING - Children on restraint systems (often called child As children grow, they may need to laps seats) for infants and small children. use new child-restraint systems, An acceptable child restraint system Never hold a child on your lap or including larger child seats or boost- must always satisfy the Safety...
Page 54 Knowing your vehicle Child restraint system You are required by law to use safe- WARNING - Shoulder (if equipped) ty restraints for children. If small chil- belts on small children dren ride in your vehicle you must For small children and babies, the put them in a child restraint system •...
Page 55 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) • Since a seat belt or child • Always make sure that the restraint system can become shoulder belt portion of the very hot if it is left in a closed outboard lap/shoulder belt is vehicle, be sure to check the positioned midway over the seat cover and buckles before...
Page 56 Knowing your vehicle Installation on the rear seats (Continued) WARNING • Never allow a child to stand up • Do install child WARNING or kneel on the seat. restraint system in the front • Before installing the child • Never allow a child to be held passenger seat.
Page 57 Knowing your vehicle E2MS103005 E2BLD310 MMSA3030 Installing a child restraint system by 3. Route lap/shoulder belt 4. Buckle the seat belt and allow the lap/shoulder belt (on the rear seat) through the restraint according to seat belt to take up any slack. After installation of the child restraint the seat manufacturer’s instruc- To install a child restraint system on...
Page 58 Knowing your vehicle Child seat restraint suitability for seat position using the seat belt WARNING - For Europe We recommend that a child Use child safety seats that have been officially approved and are appropriate restraint seat be installed in the for your children.
Page 59 Knowing your vehicle Securing a child restraint system with “ISOFIX” system and “Tether Anchorage” system (if equipped) ISOFIX is a standardised method of fitting child seats that eliminates the need to use the standard adult seat belt to secure the seat in the vehicle. This enables a much more secure and positive location with the added benefit of easier and quicker installa-...
Page 60 Knowing your vehicle The installing and the use of a child- seat has to be done according to the installing-manual, which is added to the ISOFIX-seat. WARNING When using vehicle's “ISOFIX” system to install a child restraint system in the rear seat, all unused vehicle rear seat belt metal latch plates or OED036079...
Page 61 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) WARNING • Do not mount more than one • Do not install a child restraint child restraint to a child seat at the center of the rear restraint lower anchorage seat using vehicle's point. The improper increased ISOFIX anchors.
Page 62 Knowing 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 Center (Driver side) (Passenger side) ISO/L1 Carrycot ISO/L2 0 : UP to 10kg ISO/R1 ISO/R1 0+ : UP to 13kg...
Page 63 Knowing your vehicle AIR BAG - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (1) Driver’s air bag (2) Front passenger’s air bag (3) Front passenger’s air bag ON/OFF switch (4) Side air bag (5) Curtain air bag (6) SRS Control Module (7) Side impact sensor (8) Front impact sensor OED036080/OED036035/OED036036/OED036075/OED036037/OED036038/OED036106/OED036040/1LDA2054/OED036039 3 53...
Page 64 2. Front passenger’s Air bag Module If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunetion 3. Driver’s Air Bag Module of the SRS. Have an authorized Kia 4. Front Impact Sensors dealer inspect the air bag system as 5. Side Impact Sensors soon as possible.
Page 65 Knowing your vehicle What your air bag system What your air bag system The importance of using does does not do seat belts Driver’s air bag and front passen- The air bag system is designed to There are four very important rea- ger’s air bag are designed to supple- supplement the protection offered by sons to use seat belts even with an...
Page 66 Kia dealer for inspection and (Continued) necessary repairs.
Page 67 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • You must always sit as far back from the steering wheel air bag as possible (chest at least 250 mm (10 inches) away from the steering wheel), while still maintaining a comfortable seating position for good OED036035 OED036036 vehicle control, in order to...
Page 68 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • When the front passenger’s air bag switch is set to "ON" position, the front passenger’s air bag is activat- ed and child or infant seat should not be installed on the front pas- senger seat.
Page 69 (Continued) WARNING If this occurs, have an author- • Even though your vehicle is • The driver is responsible for ized Kia dealer inspect the equipped with the front pas- the proper position of the front passenger’s air bag senger's ON/OFF front passenger’s air bag...
Page 70 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING • If driver brakes the vehicle • Never allow children/old • The front seat passenger’s air heavily in an urgent situa- and feeble persons/pregnant bag is much larger than the tions, occupants will women to sit on the front pas- steering wheel air bag and thrown forward.
Page 71 Knowing your vehicle The side impact air bags are WARNING designed to deploy only during cer- tain side-impact collisions, depend- • The side air bag is supple- ing on the crash severity, angle, mental to the driver's and the speed and point of impact. The side passenger's seat belt systems air bags are not designed to deploy and is not a substitute for...
Page 72 • Do not place any objects over authorized KIA dealer. the air bag or between the air bag and yourself. • Do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door and the front seat.
Page 73 This the rear outboard seats, they should only be done by an must be seated in the proper authorized KIA dealer. child restraint system. Make Failure to follow the above men- sure to put the child restraint...
Page 74 Knowing your vehicle Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation condi- tions of the air bag) There are many types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected to provide additional pro- tection.
Page 75 This may cause unexpected sors are installed. Have the air bag deployment, which vehicle checked and repaired could result in serious per- by the authorized Kia dealer. sonal injury or death. • Your vehicle been • If the installation location or...
Page 76 Knowing your vehicle Although the front air bags (driver’s In other words, they may inflate in and front passenger’s air bags) are accidents such as slant collision or designed to inflate only in frontal col- impact, collision or impact where the lision, it may inflate in any collision if front portion of the vehicle goes front impact sensors are delivered...
Page 77 Knowing your vehicle OED036099 OED036100 OED036101 Air bag non-inflation conditions • Air bags may not inflate in rear col- • Front air bags may not inflate in lisions, because occupants are side impact collision, because • In collisions, the vehicle seat belts moved backward by the force of occupants move to the direction of are sufficient to protect the vehicle...
Page 78 Knowing your vehicle OED036102 OED036103 OED036104 • In a slant impact or collision, the • At the moment of an accident, driv- • Air bags may not inflate in rollover force delivered will be relatively ers brake heavily with reflex. In accidents because air bag deploy- weaker than that of frontal colli- such heavy braking, the front por-...
Page 79 Knowing your vehicle How does the air bag system • Air bag deployment depends on a operate number of factors including vehicle speed, angles of impact and the • Air bag only operates when the density and stiffness of the vehi- ignition switch is turned to ON or cles or objects which your vehicle START position.
Page 80 Knowing your vehicle • In order to help provide protection Noise and smoke WARNING in a severe collision, the air bags When the air bags inflate, they make must inflate rapidly. The speed of • Driver should sit as far back a loud noise and they leave smoke air bag inflation reduces the likeli- (at least 250 mm (10 inches)
Page 81 Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING When the air bags deploy, the • Never put child restraint in the air bag related parts in steering front passenger seat. If the wheel and/or instrument panel front passenger and/or in both sides of the roof inflates, it would cause seri- rails above the front and rear ous or fatal injuries.
Page 82 Air bag warning light any work on the steering wheel must be performed by an authorized KIA The purpose of air bag warning light dealer. Improper handling of the SRS in your instrument panel is to alert...
Page 83 An authorized KIA dealer can adversely affect SRS per- such object could cause harm knows these precautions and formance and lead to possible...
Page 84 Knowing your vehicle Additional safety precautions • Do not use any accessories on • Do not modify the front seats. seat belts. Devices claiming to Modification of the front seats • Never let passengers ride in the improve occupant comfort or repo- could interfere with the operation of cargo area or on top of a folded- sition the seat belt can reduce the...
Page 85 Knowing your vehicle Adding equipment to or modi- WARNING fying your air bag-equipped vehicle • Sitting improperly or out of position can cause occupants If you modify your vehicle by chang- to be shifted too close to a ing your vehicle's frame, bumper sys- deploying air bag, strike the tem, front end or side sheet metal or interior structure or be thrown...
Page 86 Knowing your vehicle OED036081/OED036041/OED036042 Air bag warning label Air bag warning label is attached to alert driver and passengers of potential risk of air bag system.
Page 87 Knowing your vehicle HOOD OED036043 OED036044 OED036071 Opening the hood: 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise 3. Lift the hood and hold it open with the hood slightly, push the second- the support rod by inserting the 1.
Page 88 Knowing your vehicle Closing the hood WARNING 1. Before closing the hood, check the • Before closing the hood, make following: sure that all engine parts and • All filler caps in engine compart- tools have been removed from ment must be correctly installed. the engine area and that no •...
Page 89: Fuel Filler Lid
Knowing your vehicle FUEL FILLER LID WARNING - Refueling If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cause serious injuries. Always remove the fuel cap carefully and slowly. If the cap is venting fuel or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until the condition stops before com- pletely removing the cap.
Page 90 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING • Do not get back into a vehicle Use only portable fuel con- Automotive fuels are flamma- once you have begun refuel- tainers designed to carry and ble/explosive materials. When ing. Do not touch, rub or slide store gasoline.
Page 91 • If the fuel filler cap requires sion by flames. replacement, use only a gen- • If a fire breaks out during refu- uine Kia cap or the equivalent eling, leave the vicinity of the specified for your vehicle. An vehicle, and immediately con-...
Page 92 Knowing your vehicle MIRRORS Outside rearview mirror WARNING Be sure to adjust mirror angles • The right outside rearview before driving. mirror is convex. In some Your vehicle is equipped with both countries, the left outside left-hand and right-hand outside rearview mirror is also con- rearview mirrors.
Page 93 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION • The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjusting angles, but the motor continues to operate while the switch is depressed. Do not depress the switch longer than necessary, the motor may be damaged. •...
Page 94 Knowing your vehicle Outside rearview mirror heater Day/night rearview mirror (if equipped) Adjust the rearview mirror to center The outside rearview mirror heater is on the view through the rear window. actuated in connection with the rear Make this adjustment before you window defroster.
Page 95 Knowing your vehicle When the ignition switch is ON, the automatic- dimming function will turn on automatically. Press the ON/OFF button ( 1 ) to turn Night the automatic- dimming function off. The mirror indicator light will turn off. Press the ON/OFF button ( 1 ) once again to turn the automatic- dimming function on, the mirror indicator light will illuminate.
Page 96: Interior Lights
Knowing your vehicle INTERIOR LIGHTS OED036050 OED036051 Front (if equipped) Center (if equipped) (1) The lights are turned ON or OFF (1) The lights are turned ON or OFF by pressing the corresponding by pressing the corresponding switch. switch. (2) DOOR: (2) DOOR: The light turns on when a door is The light turns on when a door is...
Page 97: Storage Compartment
Knowing your vehicle STORAGE COMPARTMENT ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING • To avoid possible theft, do not Do not store cigarette lighters, leave valuables in the storage com- propane cylinders, or other partment. flammable/explosive materials • Since stored items may move while in the vehicle.
Page 98 Knowing your vehicle OED036054 OED036055 OED036056 Multi Box (if equipped) Glove box Sunglass holder (if equipped) To open the cover, push the button. To open the glove box, pull the han- A sunglass storage compartment is dle ( 1 ) and the glove box will auto- provided on the overhead console.
Page 99: Interior Features
✽ ✽ NOTICE • Do not hold the lighter in after it is already heated because it will overheat. • Only a genuine Kia lighter should be used in the cigarette lighter socket. The use of plug-in acces- sories (shavers, hand-held vacu-...
Page 100 Knowing your vehicle Cup holder WARNING Hot liquids • Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you could be burned. Such a burn to the driver could cause a loss of control of the vehicle.
Page 101 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Close the vanity mirror cover securely and return the sunvisor to its original position after use. • If the vanity mirror lamp (if equipped) stays on, it could result in battery discharge and possible sunvisor damage.
Page 102 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Use the power outlet when the engine is running, and remove a plug from the power outlet after using the electric appliance. Using when the engine stops or remain- ing the electric appliance with plugged in for many hours may cause the battery to be discharged.
Page 103 Knowing your vehicle SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) ✽ ✽ NOTICE ✽ ✽ NOTICE • In cold and wet climates, the sun- The sunroof cannot slide when it is roof may not work properly due to in the tilt position nor can it be tilted freezing conditions.
Page 104 Knowing your vehicle To open the sunroof to the maximum slide open position, press the slide button (1) once again and hold it until the sunroof slide all the way open. ✽ ✽ NOTICE To reduce wind noise while driving, we recommend you to drive at the recommended postion (about 50mm before the maximum slide open...
Page 105 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • Be careful that someone’s head, hands and body are not trapped by a closing sunroof. • Do not extend face, neck, arms or body outside through the sunroof opening while driving. • Make sure hand and face are safely out of the way before OED036064 OED036093...
Page 106: In Case Of An Emergency
Knowing your vehicle CAUTION • Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on the guide rail. • If you try to open the sunroof when temperature below freezing or when the sunroof is covered with snow or ice, the glass or the motor could be damaged.
Page 107 Knowing your vehicle Resetting the sunroof 5. Press and hold the tilt button (for more than 5 seconds) until the Whenever the vehicle battery is dis- sunroof is operated as follows; connected or discharged, or you use the emergency handle to operate the TILT DOWN →...
Page 108 Knowing your vehicle LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED) ✽ ✽ NOTICE Do not put fragile, bulky or an excessive quantity of items into lug- gage net. They could be damaged. WARNING To avoid eye injury, DO NOT overstretch the netting. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path of the net, in MMSA3066 case of strap.
Page 109: Mounting Bracket For Roof Carrier
Knowing your vehicle MOUNTING BRACKET FOR ROOF CARRIER WARNING Use a coin or flat blade driver when you remove the roof carrier cover. If you use your fingernail, it may damage your fingernail. OED046090 OED046091 To install or remove a roof carrier, 2.
Page 110 Knowing your vehicle ANTENNA ✽ ✽ NOTICE • Be sure to remove the antenna before washing the car in an auto- matic car wash or it may be dam- aged. • When reinstalling your antenna, it is important that it is fully tight- ened to ensure proper reception.
Page 111: Audio System
Knowing your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM General information Class 1 laser product WARNING Notes on operating instructions When driving your vehicle, be The following reading aids are used sure to keep the volume of the CLASS 1 to simplify these operating instruc- LASER PRODUCT unit set low enough to allow you tions:...
Page 112 Knowing your vehicle Safety instructions (Continued) WARNING • It is possible that noise is Do not open covers and do not WARNING heard during playback when repair yourself. Refer servicing using the AUX-IN together Make all inputs via the remote to qualified personnel.
Page 113 Knowing your vehicle RDS (Radio Data System) Notes on CD formats Many VHF stations transmit RDS The following CD formats are sup- information. ported by the CD player: The radio evaluates the RDS CD Audio (CD-DA in accordance telegram and offers the following with the Red Book Standard) advantages: CD-R/RW (in accordance with...
Page 114 Knowing your vehicle Control elements ..Press: Switching on/ off ..Turn: Volume control ..CD eject button .
Page 115 Knowing your vehicle Automatic switch off Inserting and removing CDs Menu operation Inserting a CD If the unit was turned on using the The central element for operating the button with the ignition off, it menus is the knob. Insert the CD into the drive (print- automatically switches itself off after ed side up).
Page 116 Knowing your vehicle Balance Sound settings Listening to radio Set the required volume balance Press the SOUND button. If the unit is not yet in radio mode: between L10 to R10. Press SOUND button repeatedly Press FM or AM. to access the following sub- ✐...
Page 117 Knowing your vehicle Autostore Manual seek Storing preset stations Automatic storage of strong stations Manual reception frequency setting. Tune to the desired station. in the current waveband (FM AST, Rotate the knob clock- Press and hold one of the preset AM AST and MW AST).
Page 118 Knowing your vehicle If no TP stations found ✐ Radio Data System (RDS) on FM When a traffic announcement is made, the unit switches to a traffic If no TP stations are found the unit Many FM stations broadcast RDS information station linked to EON.
Page 119 Knowing your vehicle PTY search (FM only) Ejecting a disc Listening to CD Searching for stations by programme Press the button. Notes on CD type. Remove the disc from the disc This CD player is suitable for Select the required programme type slot.
Page 120 Knowing your vehicle Scan Track Listening to MP3 Only files with .mp3 extension are recognized as MP3 files. Press SCAN button to activate/ Notes on MP3 files deactivate track scan. The unit may not play the first The following MP3 files are support- track in the order that you wrote CD plays the first 10 seconds of ed by the CD player:...
Page 121 Knowing your vehicle Starting/Stopping playback Random Setting Text Press CD button to start playback. CDC mode*: Press and hold RND To retrieves text information from the button to activate or deactivate MP3 files for display. Playback will stop when another random in the tracks.
Page 122 Knowing your vehicle Direct disc access Repeat Track CDC mode * Press button 1-6 to play the Press and hold RPT button to (CD Changer version only) desired CD. activate or deactivate repeat To load single disc: Press LOAD track. The CDs in the CD changer are dis- button.
Page 123 Knowing your vehicle Previous/Next Folder CDP: Press RPT button to acti- vate or deactivate repeat file. Press the buttons to select previous or next folder. Scan File Previous/Next File Press the SCAN button to activate or deactivate scan file. Press the buttons to select previous or next song file CD plays the first 10 seconds of...
Page 124 Knowing your vehicle Steering wheel remote control Dual steering wheel remote control* / CH ..Radio mode : Select preset up/down from the preset list of the current waveband CDC : Select next or previous disc Seek .
Page 125 Knowing your vehicle Max.start vol. PTY search Setup menu Setting the maximum volume when Searching for stations by programme In the setup menu you can change to the unit is switched on. type. your preferred settings. Settings: 5 ... 25 None: No PTY Press the SETUP button to enter setup menu.
Page 126 Knowing your vehicle AF retuning Security code feature Enter NEW password Setting the RDS AF function. (Refer 'To enter PASSWORD') Battery reconnection Settings: . In the event when no new pass- In any event when the battery of the word has been set, the default ON: Automatic retuning to alterna- car is being disconnected and recon- password will remain to be '0000'...
Page 127 Knowing your vehicle Troubleshooting > The volume decreases automati- > The frequency instead of the sta- cally. The volume can no longer be tion name is displayed. In rare instances, your radio may not increased. • The unit is tuned to a station that function the way you expect it to.
Page 128 Knowing your vehicle CDC / MP3 > Problems with new copy-protected audio CDs. > Distorted sound/ skips during CD play. • Some copy protection procedures are incompatible with accepted • Player cannot read CD. CD is dam- standards for audio CDs. This is aged or soiled.
Page 129 Ignition switch / 4-3 Starting the engine / 4-5 Manual transaxle / 4-7 Automatic transaxle / 4-10 Brake system / 4-16 Steering wheel / 4-22 Cruise control system / 4-24 Electronic stability program / 4-28 Instrument cluster / 4-32 Driving your vehicle Gauges / 4-33 Warnings and indicators / 4-35 Trip computer / 4-43...
Page 130 If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized KIA dealer. • Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Page 131: Ignition Switch
Driving your vehicle IGNITION SWITCH The warning lights can be checked START before the engine is started. This is the normal running position after the LOCK engine is started. Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent battery discharge.
Page 132 Driving your vehicle (Continued) WARNING - Ignition key • Never reach for the ignition • Never turn the ignition switch switch, or any other controls to LOCK or ACC while the through the steering wheel vehicle is moving. This would while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 133: Starting The Engine
Driving your vehicle STARTING THE ENGINE 3. Turn the ignition switch to START CAUTION WARNING and hold it there until the engine If the engine stalls while you are starts (a maximum of 10 seconds), Always wear appropriate shoes then release the key. in motion, do not attempt to when operating your vehicle.
Page 134 Driving your vehicle Starting and stopping the Starting the diesel engine engine for turbocharger Glow indicator light To start the diesel engine when the intercooler engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat- 1. Do not race or accelerate the ed before starting the engine and engine immediately after starting.
Page 135 Driving your vehicle MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Make sure the vehicle is completely • During cold weather, shifting may Type A stopped before shifting into R be difficult until the transaxle lubri- (Reverse). cant has warmed up. This is nor- mal and not harmful to the Never operate the engine with the transaxle.
Page 136 Driving your vehicle Using the clutch Downshifting WARNING - Manual The clutch should be pressed all the When you must slow down in heavy transaxle way to the floor before shifting, then traffic or while driving up steep hills, Before leaving the driver’s seat, released slowly.
Page 137 Driving your vehicle Good driving practices • Exercise extreme caution when (Continued) driving on a slippery surface. Be • Never take the car out of gear and • The risk of rollover is greatly especially careful when braking, coast down a hill. This is extremely increased if you lose control accelerating or shifting gears.
Page 138 Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Automatic transaxle operation All normal forward driving is done with the shift lever in the D (Drive) position. To move the shift lever from the P (Park) position, the brake pedal must be depressed. For smooth operation, depress the brake pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a forward or reverse...
Page 139 Driving your vehicle Transaxle ranges (Continued) CAUTION P (park) • Before leaving the driver’s • To avoid damage to your seat, always make sure the This position locks the transaxle and transaxle, do not accelerate shift lever is in the P (PARK) prevents the front wheels from rotat- the engine in R (Reverse) or ing.
Page 140 Driving your vehicle R (reverse) D (drive) 1 (First gear) Use this position to drive the vehicle This is the normal forward driving Move the shift lever to this position in backward. position. The transaxle will automati- hard pulling situations and for climb- cally shift through...
Page 141 (or key). another position to avoid inad- 3. Move the shift lever. vertent motion of the vehicle 4. Have your vehicle inspected by an which could injure persons in or authorized KIA dealer immediately. around the car. 4 13...
Page 142 Driving your vehicle Good driving practices • Slow down before shifting to a lower WARNING gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may • Never move the gear selector lever not be engaged. • Always buckle-up! In a colli- from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any sion, an unbelted occupant is •...
Page 143 Driving your vehicle (Continued) WARNING • Loss of control often occurs if If your vehicle becomes stuck in two or more wheels drop off snow, mud, sand, etc., then you the roadway and the driver may attempt to rock the vehicle oversteers to reenter the road- free by moving it forward and way.
Page 144: Brake System
Driving your vehicle BRAKE SYSTEM Power brakes In the event of brake failure WARNING - Brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted If service brakes fail to operate while • Do not drive with your foot brakes that adjust automatically the vehicle is in motion, you can resting on the brake pedal.
Page 145 Driving your vehicle Disc brakes wear indicator (Continued) CAUTION Your vehicle has disc brakes. • Wet brakes may result in the To avoid costly brake repairs, do vehicle not slowing down at When your brake pads are worn and not continue to drive with worn the usual rate and pulling to it's time for new pads, you will hear a brake pads.
Page 146 Driving your vehicle WARNING - Parking brake • To prevent unintentional movement when stopped and leaving the vehicle, do not use the gearshift lever in place of the parking brake. Set the parking brake AND make sure the gearshift lever is securely positioned in 1st (First) gear or R (Reverse) for manual...
Page 147 Driving your vehicle If the brake warning light remains on Parking on curbed streets after the parking brake is released, • When parking your vehicle on an there may be a malfunction in the uphill grade, park as close to the brake system.
Page 148 Driving your vehicle Anti-lock brake system (ABS) The ABS system continuously sens- • Even with the anti-lock brake sys- (if equipped) es the speed of the wheels. If the tem, your vehicle still requires suf- wheels are going to lock, the ABS ficient stopping distance.
Page 149 ABS will go through self-diag- nosis and the light will go off if everything is normal. If the light stays on, you may have a problem with your ABS sys- tem. Contact an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible. 4 21...
Page 150: Steering Wheel
• After adjusting, push the tion of EPS system is detected by steering wheel both up and Kia dealer. self-diagnosis. down to be certain it is locked in position.
Page 151 Driving your vehicle CAUTION • To sound the horn, press the area indicated by the horn symbol your steering wheel (see illustration). The horn will operate only when this area is pressed. • Do not strike the horn severely to operate it, or hit it with your fist.
Page 152 Driving your vehicle CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The cruise control system allows you 2. Accelerate to the desired speed, to program the vehicle to maintain a which must be more than 40 km/h constant speed without resting your (24 mph). foot on the accelerator pedal.
Page 153 Driving your vehicle To turn cruise control off, do one of the following: • Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button (the CRUISE ( ) indicator light in the instrument cluster will go OFF). • Turn the ignition off. Both of these actions cancel cruise control operation.
Page 154 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 155 Driving your vehicle OED046013 To resume cruising speed at more than 40 km/h (24 mph): If any method other than the CRUISE ON-OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the sys- tem is still activated, the most recent set speed will automatically resume when the + switch is pushed.
Page 156 Driving your vehicle ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (IF EQUIPPED) The Electronic Stability Program WARNING (ESP) system is an electronic sys- tem designed to help the driver main- Never drive too fast for the road tain vehicle control under adverse conditions or too quickly when conditions.
Page 157 Driving your vehicle When operating ESP operation ESP operation off ESP ON condition ESP OFF state When the ESP is in opera- tion, ESP indicator light • When the ignition is turned • To cancel ESP operation, blinks. ON, ESP and ESP OFF press the ESP OFF button indicator lights illuminate •...
Page 158 The ESP OFF indicator may turn off. If the ESP OFF indicator does not turn off, have the system checked WARNING by an authorized Kia dealer as soon Indicator light The Electronic Stability Program as possible. When ignition switch is turned to ON, system is only a driving aid;...
Page 159 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE ESP OFF usage WARNING When driving • When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, ensure that the ESP Never press the ESP OFF button • It’s a good idea to keep the ESP is turned off (ESP OFF light illu- while ESP is operating.
Page 160: Driving Your Vehicle
Driving your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ■ ■ Gasoline Engine 1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators 3. Speedometer 4. Engine temperature gauge 5. Warning and indicator lights 6. Shift position indicator (Automatic transaxle only) ■ ■ Diesel Engine 7. Odometer / Tripmeter 8.
Page 161 Driving your vehicle GAUGES Speedometer Tachometer Engine temperature gauge The speedometer indicates the for- tachometer indicates This gauge shows the temperature ward speed of the vehicle. approximate number of engine revo- of the engine coolant when the igni- lutions per minute (rpm). tion switch is ON.
Page 162 Driving your vehicle Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the approx- imate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The fuel tank capacity is given in chapter 8. The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which will illuminate when the fuel tank is near empty.
Page 163: Warnings And Indicators
All warning lights are checked by normally. Have the vehicle checked light (if equipped) turning the ignition switch ON (do not by an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon start the engine). Any light that does This light illuminates if the key is as possible.
Page 164 The individual indicators illuminate to an Authorized Kia Dealer. electrical charging system. Have show the automatic transaxle shift an Authorized Kia Dealer correct lever selection. the problem as soon as possible. CAUTION If the engine is not stopped immediately, severe damage could result.
Page 165 3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are found, the warning light remains on or the brakes do not operate properly. Have it towed to any Authorized Kia Dealer for a brake system inspection and nec- essary repairs. 4 37...
Page 166 ON. door is not closed securely with the Generally, your vehicle will continue ignition in any position. to be drivable and will not need tow- ing, but have the system checked by an authorized Kia Dealer as soon as possible.
Page 167 ) illuminated may cause Filter System inspected by an CHECK CHECK damage to the emission con- authorized KIA dealer (before The indicator light illuminates when trol systems which could driving more than 50 km/31 the cruise control system is enabled.
Page 168 ON/OFF ON/OFF switch is set to OFF being driven, see an authorized Kia switch is set to OFF position and position. Dealer for immediate service.
Page 169 ESP light will remain off. When a will illuminate indicating the ESP is by an authorized Kia dealer as soon slippery or low traction condition is deactivated. If this indicator stays on as possible.
Page 170 Common Rail. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an author- ized KIA dealer as soon as pos- sible.
Page 171 Driving your vehicle Driving your vehicle TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED) Mode Press the MODE button less than 1 second to as follows; Calendar (if equipped) Elapsed time Average fuel consumption OED046020 OED046021 Trip computer is a microcomputer- Calendar and Clock Instantaneous fuel controlled driver information gauge (if equipped)
Page 172 Driving your vehicle Calendar setup mode Clock setup mode If you press the MODE button for If you press the MODE button for more than 2 seconds while in the cal- more than 2 seconds while in other endar mode, you will enter the calen- modes, you will enter the clock setup dar setup mode.
Page 173 Driving your vehicle When the minute digit is lower than 30 and the RESET button is pressed less than 1 second, the minute digit will change to 0 while the hour digit does not change. When the minute digit is over 30 and the RESET button is pressed less than 1 second, the minute digit will change to 0 while the hour digit...
Page 174 Driving your vehicle To change the average fuel con- To change the instantaneous fuel sumption display unit (l /100km ↔ consumption display unit (l /100km ▲ ▲ ↔ MPG), press the UP( MPG), press the UP( ) button for ) button for more than 3 seconds.
Page 175 Driving your vehicle Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE • If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupted, the “DISTANCE TO EMPTY” function may not oper- ate correctly. The trip computer may not regis- ter additional fuel if less than 6 liters of fuel are added to the vehi- cle.
Page 176 Driving your vehicle INFORMATION MONITOR (IF EQUIPPED) • Between -5°C and 3°C/23°F and 37°F(Freezing range), 'Ice on road' segment is active. • Freezing segment will turn on after the outside ambient temperature display flashes 5 times when in transition from the non-freeze range to freeze range.
Page 177 Driving your vehicle OED046076 OED046077 TPMS (if equipped) Stop Lamp Fail Display (if equipped) The monitor will display the corre- sponding tire that is low with pres- The monitor will display the corre- sure. sponding stop light that has malfunc- tioned.
Page 178 Driving your vehicle BACK WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Operation of the back warning WARNING system The Back Warning System is a Operating condition supplementary function only. • This system will activate when back- The operation of the Back ing up with the ignition switch ON. Warning System can be affected If the vehicle is moving at a speed by several factors (including...
Page 179 Driving your vehicle Non-operational conditions of The detecting range may decrease Back warning system precau- back warning system when: tions 1. The sensor is stained with foreign The back warning system may not • The back warning may not sound matter such as snow or water.
Page 180 KIA dealer as soon as possible. Always visually check behind the distance, size or material, all of vehicle when backing up.
Page 181 Driving your vehicle LIGHTING Battery saver function Headlight escort function (if equipped) • The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being dis- The headlights remain on for approx- charged. The system automatically imately 5 minutes after the ignition turns off the parking light when the key is removed or turned to the ACC driver removes the ignition key and...
Page 182 Driving your vehicle OED046028 OED046029 OED046030 Auto light position (if equipped) Parking light position ( Headlight position ( When the light switch is in the AUTO When the light switch is in the park- When the light switch is in the head- light position, the taillights and head- ing light position (1st position), the light position (2nd position) the head,...
Page 183 Driving your vehicle CAUTION • Never place anything over sensor (1) located on the instrument panel, this will ensure better auto-light sys- tem control. • Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner, the cleanser may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
Page 184: Front Fog Light
Driving your vehicle Lane change signals (B) To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position. The lever will return to the OFF position when released. If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and will require replace-...
Page 185: Rear Fog Light
Driving your vehicle Daytime running light CAUTION (if equipped) When in operation, the fog Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can lights consume large amounts make it easier for others to see the of vehicle electrical power. Only front of your vehicle during the day. use the fog lights when visibility DRL can be helpful in many different is poor or unnecessary battery...
Page 186 Driving your vehicle Listed below are the examples of proper switch settings. For loading conditions other than those listed below, adjust the switch position so that the beam level may be the near- est as the condition obtained accord- ing to the list. Loading condition Switch position Driver only...
Page 187: Wipers And Washers
Driving your vehicle WIPERS AND WASHERS 1 : Normal wiper speed Type B 2 : Fast wiper speed Operates as follows when the igni- tion switch is turned ON. : For a single wiping cycle, push the lever downward and release 0/1/2/ it with the lever in the 0 position.
Page 188 Driving your vehicle CAUTION CAUTION WARNING When washing the vehicle, set • To prevent possible damage When the ignition switch is ON the wiper switch in the OFF to the wipers or windshield, and the windshield wiper switch position to stop the auto wiper do not operate the wipers is placed in the AUTO mode, use operation.
Page 189 Driving your vehicle If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not sufficient, you will need to add appropriate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid to the washer reservoir. The reservoir filler neck is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side.
Page 190 Driving your vehicle DEFROSTER activate rear window Type A CAUTION defroster, press the rear window To prevent damage to the con- defroster button. The indicator on the ductors bonded to the inside rear window defroster button illumi- surface of the rear window, nates when the defroster is ON.
Page 191: Hazard Warning Flasher
Driving your vehicle HAZARD WARNING FLASHER OED046042 OED046045 Front windshield deicer The hazard warning flasher should be used whenever you find it neces- (if equipped) sary to stop the car in a hazardous The engine must be running to location. When you must make such enable this feature.
Page 192 Driving your vehicle MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature control knob 4. Air conditioning button (if equipped) 2. Mode selection knob 5. Air intake control button 3. Fan speed control knob 6. Rear window defroster button OED046046...
Page 193 Driving your vehicle OED046047 OED046048 OED046049 Fan speed control knob Temperature control knob Mode selection knob The ignition switch must be in the ON The temperature control knob allows The mode selection knob controls position for fan operation. you to control the temperature of the the direction of the air flow through air flowing from the ventilation sys- the ventilation system.
Page 194 Driving your vehicle MAX/ A/C position When you select the MAX A/C mode while the fan speed is on, the following system settings will be made automatically; • the air conditioning sys- tem will be turned on. • the recirculated air posi- tion will be selected.
Page 195 Driving your vehicle Face position Floor position Air flow is directed toward Most of the air flow is the upper body and face. directed to the floor, with a Additionally, each outlet small amount of the air can be controlled to direct being directed to the wind- the air discharged from shield and side window...
Page 196 Driving your vehicle Recirculated air position Outside (fresh) air position The indicator light on the The indicator light on the button is illuminated when button is not illuminated the recirculated air posi- when the outside (fresh) tion is selected. air position is selected. With the recirculated air With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air from...
Page 197 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE WARNING It should be noted that prolonged operation of the heating in recircu- • Continued climate control lated air position will cause fogging system operation in the recir- of the windshield and side windows culated air position may allow and the air within the passenger humidity to increase inside...
Page 198 System operation Heating Air conditioning (if equipped) 1. Set the mode to the position. All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are Ventilation filled with environmentally friendly 2. Set the air intake control to the 1. Set the mode to the position.
Page 199 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Air conditioning system oper- • When using the air conditioning ation tips system, you may notice clear water • When using the air conditioning dripping (or even pudding) on the system, monitor the temperature •...
Page 200 The air conditioning system should be serviced by an When the amount of refrigerant is authorized Kia dealer. Improper low, the performance of the air con- service may cause serious ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also injury.
Page 201: Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)
Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature control knob 6. Air intake control button / 2. AUTO (automatic control) button Air quality control system button (if equipped) 3. A/C display 7. Front windshield maximum defrost button 4.
Page 202 Driving your vehicle 2. Turn the TEMP knob to set the desired temperature. If the temperature is set to the lowest setting Lo, the air condi- tioning system will operate con- tinuously. 3. To turn the automatic operation off, press any button except tem- perature control button and AQS button.
Page 203 Driving your vehicle Manual operation Temperature conversion If the battery has been discharged or The heating and cooling system can disconnected, the temperature mode be controlled manually as well by will reset as Centigrade degree. pushing buttons other than the AUTO button.
Page 204 Driving your vehicle Recirculated air position The indicator light on the button is illuminated when the recirculated air posi- tion is selected. With the recirculated air position selected, air from passenger compartment will be drawn through the heating system and heat- ed or cooled according to OED046057 OED046058...
Page 205 Driving your vehicle To deactivate the system; CAUTION • press the button again. • Prolonged driving with the • press the air intake button. “Air Quality Control System” • press the AUTO button. ON will cause fogging inside the vehicle. •...
Page 206 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Outside (fresh) air position WARNING It should be noted that prolonged The indicator light on the operation of the heating in recircu- • Continued climate control button is not illuminated lated air position will cause fogging system operation in the recir- when the outside (fresh) of the windshield and side windows...
Page 207 Driving your vehicle OED046060 Mode selection button The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. You can select various modes using the face, floor and/or defrost mode button. If you push the button once, the cor- responding switch will turn on, and if you push the button again, the switch will turn off.
Page 208 Driving your vehicle Face mode If you select the MAX defrost mode, you will not be able to cancel the A/C Air flow is directed toward system operation or change the out- the upper body and face. side(fresh) air position but you will be Additionally, each outlet able to change the fan speed and the can be controlled to direct...
Page 209 Driving your vehicle OED046051 OED046061 OED046063 Instrument panel vents Air conditioning button OFF button The outlet vents (B, D) can be Push the A/C button to turn the air Push the OFF button to turn off the opened or closed separately using conditioning system on (indicator air climate control system.
Page 210 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Air conditioning system oper- • When using the air conditioning ation tips system, you may notice clear water When using the air conditioning sys- dripping (or even pooling) on the tem, monitor the temperature gauge •...
Page 211 The air conditioning system should be serviced by an When the amount of refrigerant is authorized Kia dealer. Improper low, the performance of the air con- service may cause serious ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also injury.
Page 212 Driving your vehicle COOL BOX (IF EQUIPPED) 4. Set the temperature control to warm or cool. When the cool box is not used, turn the lever to its closed position. OED046070 You can keep beverage cans or other items warm or cool using the open/close lever of the vent installed in the glove box.
Page 213: Windshield Defrosting And Defogging
Driving your vehicle WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING CAUTION Do not use the posi- tion during cooling operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between the tempera- ture of the outside air and that of the windshield could cause the outer surface of the wind- shield to fog up, causing loss of visibility.
Page 214 Driving your vehicle CAUTION Do not use the position dur- cooling operation extremely humid weather. The difference between the tempera- ture of the outside air and that of the windshield could cause the outer surface of the wind- shield to fog up, causing loss of visibility.
Page 215 Driving your vehicle Defogging logic Automatic climate control system To reduce the probability of fogging Manual climate control system up inside of the windshield, the air To reduce the probability of fogging intake control is set to outside (fresh) up the inside of the windshield, the air position automatically if any of fol- air intake control is set to the outside lowing occur.
Page 216: Table Of Contents
Fuel requirements / 5-2 Emission control system / 5-3 Before driving / 5-5 Suggestions for economical operation / 5-6 Special driving conditions / 5-7 Trailer towing / 5-16 Vehicle weight / 5-25 Label information / 5-27 Driving tips...
Page 217: Fuel Requirements
87~90 but it may result in slight per- formance reduction of the vehicle. Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or gasohol containing any Your new Kia is designed to obtain methanol. Either of these fuels may maximum performance with...
Page 218: Maintenance
Follow the instructions This vehicle should not be modified. 3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. following to avoid CO poison- Modification of your Kia could affect ing. its performance, safety or durability CAUTION and may even violate governmental •...
Page 219 Do not park the vehicle time with the engine running, authorized Kia dealer. over or near flammable objects, adjust the ventilation system (as Failure to observe these precautions...
Page 220: Before Driving
Driving tips BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle: Before starting WARNING - Driving under • Be sure that all windows, outside • Close and lock all doors. the influence of alcohol or mirror(s), and outside lights are • Position the seat so that all con- drugs clean.
Page 221: Suggestions For Economical Operation
Driving tips SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION Your vehicle's fuel economy depends • Do not use the air conditioner • Open windows at high speeds can mainly on your style of driving, where unnecessarily. reduce fuel economy. you drive and when you drive. •...
Page 222: Special Driving Conditions
Driving tips SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions • If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, Rocking the vehicle use second gear. Accelerate slow- When hazardous driving conditions If it is necessary to rock the vehicle ly to avoid spinning the drive are encountered such as water, to free it from snow, sand, or mud, wheels.
Page 223 Driving tips Smooth cornering Driving at night WARNING - Spinning tires Avoid braking or gear changing in Because night driving presents more Do not spin the wheels, espe- corners, especially when roads are hazards than driving in the daylight, cially at speeds more than 56 wet.
Page 224 Driving tips Driving in the rain • Driving too fast through large pud- Driving in flooded areas dles can affect your brakes. If you Rain and wet roads can make driving Avoid driving through flooded areas must go through puddles, try to dangerous, especially if you’re not unless you are sure the water is no drive through them slowly.
Page 225 Driving tips Highway driving Fuel, engine coolant and engine WARNING Tires • Underinflated or overinflated High speed travel consumes more Adjust the tire inflation pressures to tires can cause poor handling, fuel than urban motoring. Do not for- specification. Low tire inflation pres- loss of vehicle control, and get to check both engine coolant and sures will result in overheating and...
Page 226 Winter driving • Use antifreeze-formulated wind- Snow tires shield washer fluid. (Do not use If you mount snow tires on your Kia, • We recommend that you carry engine coolant antifreeze.) make sure they are radial tires of the emergency equipment, including •...
Page 227 Driving tips CAUTION WARNING - Snow tire size • If your vehicle is equipped with 225/45R17 tires, do not Snow tires should be equivalent use tire chains. in size and type to the vehicle's standard tires. Otherwise, the • Make sure the snow chains safety and handling of your are the correct size and type vehicle may be adversely affect-...
Page 228 Driving tips Chain installation CAUTION WARNING - Tire chains When installing chains, follow the • Chains that are the wrong size • The chains manufacturer's instructions or improperly installed can adversely affect vehicle han- mount them as tightly as you can. damage your vehicle's brake Drive slowly with chains installed.
Page 229 Winter puts additional burdens on er anti-freeze is available from an the battery system. Visually inspect authorized KIA dealer and most auto the battery and cables as described parts outlets. Do not use engine in chapter 7. The level of charge in...
Page 230 Driving tips Don't let your parking brake Don't let ice and snow accumu- freeze late underneath Under some conditions your parking Under some conditions, snow and brake can freeze in the engaged ice can build up under the fenders position. This is most likely to hap- and interfere with the steering.
Page 231 Driving tips TRAILER TOWING (FOR EUROPE) Gasoline Engine Diesel Engine Engine WARNING - Towing a trailer 1.4/1.6 2.0 Engine If you don't use the correct Engine Engine Engine Item equipment and drive properly, Maximum Without brake you can lose control when you pull a trailer.
Page 232 Driving tips Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. Remember that trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 233 Driving tips Weight of the trailer Load-pulling components such as If you do decide to pull a trailer the engine, transaxle, wheel assem- How heavy can a trailer safely be? It Here are some important points if blies, and tires are forced to work should never weigh more than the you decide to pull a trailer: harder against the load of the added...
Page 234 Driving tips Weight of the trailer tongue Hitches WARNING The tongue load of any trailer is an It's important to have the correct • Never load a trailer with more important weight measure hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large weight in the rear than in the because it affects the total gross trucks going by, and rough roads are vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehi-...
Page 235 Driving tips Safety chains Trailer brakes Driving with a trailer You should always attach chains If your trailer weighs more than the Towing a trailer requires a certain between your vehicle and your trail- maximum trailer weight without trailer amount of experience. Before setting er.
Page 236 Driving tips Following distance Backing up Turn signals when towing a trailer Stay at least twice as far behind the Hold the bottom of the steering When you tow a trailer, your vehicle vehicle ahead as you would when wheel with one hand. Then, to move has to have a different turn signal driving your vehicle without a trailer.
Page 237 (in excess of 6%) pay steep downgrade. If you don’t shift close attention to the engine Your Authorized Kia Dealer can down, you might have to use your coolant temperature gauge to assist you in installing the wiring har-...
Page 238 Driving tips ✽ ✽ NOTICE - Parking on hills However, if you ever have to park For gasoline engine (1.6 or 2.0l) with Automatic your trailer on a hill, here’s how to do Generally, you should not park your Transaxle vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a If you tow a trailer on steep hill.
Page 239: Index
Driving tips When you are ready to leave after Maintenance when trailer tow- CAUTION parking on a hill • Due to higher load during 1. With the manual transaxle in Your vehicle will need service more trailer usage, overheating Neutral or automatic transaxle in P often when you regularly pull a trail- might occur in hot days or (Park), apply your brakes and hold...
Page 240: Vehicle Weight
Driving tips VEHICLE WEIGHT This section will guide you in the Vehicle curb weight GAW (Gross axle weight) proper loading of your vehicle and/or This is the weight of your new vehicle This is the total weight placed on trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle when you picked it up from your each axle (front and rear) - including weight within its design rating capa-...
Page 241 Driving tips GVW (Gross vehicle weight) Overloading This is the Base Curb Weight plus WARNING actual Cargo Weight plus passen- gers. The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle GVWR (Gross vehicle weight weight rating (GVWR) for your rating) vehicle are on the manufactur- er's label attached to the dri-...
Page 242: Driving Tips
Driving tips LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labels Frame number VIN (if equipped) and identification numbers located on your vehicle. The label locations are identified in the illustrations shown. OED056001 OED056003 Compliance label (if equipped) Identification label (if equipped) OED056004 OED056002 VIN bar code (if equipped)
Page 243 Driving tips OED056006 Tire specification / pressure label...
Page 244: Table Of Contents
Road warning / 6-2 In case of an emergency while driving / 6-3 If the engine will not start / 6-4 Emergency starting / 6-5 Overheating / 6-8 Electrical circuit protection / 6-9 Towing / 6-16 Tire pressure monitoring system / 6-21 If you have a flat tire / 6-25 In case of an emergency...
Page 245: Road Warning
In case of an emergency ROAD WARNING • The hazard warning flasher oper- ates whether your vehicle is run- ning or not. • The turn signals do not work when the hazard flasher is on. • Care must be taken when using the hazard warning flasher while the vehicle is being towed.
Page 246: In Case Of An Emergency While Driving
Do your vehicle will not start, contact not apply the brakes immediately an authorized KIA dealer or seek or attempt to pull off the road as other qualified assistance. this may cause a loss of control.
Page 247: If The Engine Will Not Start
4. If the engine still does not start, charged. call an authorized KIA dealer or 4. Check the starter connections to seek other qualified assistance. be sure they are securely tight- ened.
Page 248: Emergency Starting
In case of an emergency EMERGENCY STARTING ✽ ✽ NOTICE Jump starting WARNING - Battery Use only a 12-volt jumper system. Jump starting can be dangerous if You can damage a 12-volt starting • Keep all flames or sparks done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid motor, ignition system, and other away from the battery.
Page 249 In case of an emergency Connecting jumper cables Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. 12-volt and that its negative termi- nal is grounded. Jumper Cables 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to touch.
Page 250 If the cause of your battery discharg- rect ground. Do not lean over the ing is not apparent, you should have battery when making connections. your vehicle checked Authorized Kia Dealer.
Page 251 3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of time for it to cool. the radiator, stop the engine and Serious loss of coolant indi- call an Authorized Kia Dealer for cates there is a leak in the cool- WARNING assistance.
Page 252: Electrical Circuit Protection
If the replacement fuse blows, this remove fuses because it may indicates an electrical problem. Avoid cause a short circuit and dam- using the system involved and imme- age the system. diately consult an Authorized Kia Normal Blown Dealer. 1VQA4037 Fuses A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-...
Page 253 Spare fuses are provided in the inner fuse panel (or in the engine compartment fuse panel). 5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult an authorized Kia dealer.
Page 254 In case of an emergency ✽ ✽ NOTICE 1. Turn off the engine. • If the memory fuse is pulled up 2. Turn off the headlights and tail Memory fuse from the fuse panel, the warning lights. chime, audio, clock and interior 3.
Page 255 4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer. ✽ ✽ NOTICE After checking the fuse box in the OED066004 Diesel only...
Page 256 In case of an emergency Fuse/Relay panel description Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity. ✽ ✽ NOTICE Inner fuse panel Engine compartment fuse panel Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle.
Page 257: In Case Of An Emergency
In case of an emergency Inner fuse panel Description Fuse rating Protected component Description Fuse rating Protected component START Start motor relay A/BAG IND Air bag indicator A/CON SW Air-conditioning system CLUSTER Cluster HTD MIRR Outside review mirror defroster A/BAG Air bag SEAT HTR Seat warmer...
Page 258 In case of an emergency Engine compartment fuse panel Description Fuse rating Protected component Description Fuse rating Protected component 125A/150A (DIESEL) Alternator ECU.2 Condenser, Ignition coil MDPS MDPS control module B/UP Back-up light ABS 2 Anti-lock brake system H/LP LO-RH Headlight (low beam-right) ABS 1 Anti-lock brake system...
Page 259 It is acceptable to tow the vehicle we recommend having it done by an with the rear wheels on the ground authorized Kia dealer or a commer- (without dollies) and the front wheels cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting off the ground.
Page 260 In case of an emergency When towing your vehicle in an CAUTION emergency without wheel dollies : Failure to place the transaxle 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC shift lever in N (Neutral) may position. cause internal damage to the 2.
Page 261 • The drivers of both vehicles should than a tow truck communicate with each other fre- If towing is necessary, we recom- quently. mend you to have it done by an Authorized Kia dealer or a commer- cial tow truck service.
Page 262 Contact an that the hook is not broken or dam- easy visibility. Authorized Kia dealer or a aged. commercial tow truck service • Drive carefully so that the towing •...
Page 263 In case of an emergency Emergency towing precau- Tips for towing a stuck vehicle CAUTION tions The following methods are effective If the car is being towed with all • Turn the ignition switch to ACC so when your vehicle is stuck in mud, four wheels on the ground, it sand or similar substances that pre- the steering wheel isn’t locked.
Page 264 In case of an emergency TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED) As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been equipped vehicle has been equipped with a tire with a TPMS malfunction indicator to pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicate when the system is not that illuminates a low tire pressure operating properly.
Page 265 Have the system checked by an adjust the tires to the recom- authorized Kia dealer as soon as pos- mended tire inflation pressure. sible to determine the cause of the problem.
Page 266 Have the flat tire repaired pressure and re-installed on the supply cable or radio transmitter by an authorized Kia dealer as soon vehicle. such as police stations, govern- as possible or replace the flat tire...
Page 267 In case of an emergency Always be sure the tire is cold before WARNING WARNING TPMS inflating to the recommended pres- sure. • The TPMS cannot alert you to Tampering with, modifying, or severe and sudden tire dam- disabling the Tire Pressure A cold tire means the vehicle has age caused by external fac- Monitoring...
Page 268: If You Have A Flat Tire
In case of an emergency IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE Important - use of compact spare tire (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with a com- pact spare tire. This compact spare tire takes up less space than a regu- lar-size tire.
Page 269 In case of an emergency When using a compact spare tire, • Do not use tire chains on this tire. WARNING Because of the smaller size, a tire observe the following precautions: chain will not fit properly. This could This spare tire should be used •...
Page 270 In case of an emergency Changing tires (Continued) Jacking instructions • Be sure to use the correct front and rear jacking posi- The jack is provided for emergency tions on the vehicle; never use tire changing only. the bumpers or any other part Follow jacking instructions to reduce of the vehicle for jack support.
Page 271 In case of an emergency WARNING - Changing a tire • To prevent vehicle movement while changing a tire, always set the parking brake fully, and always block the wheel diago- nally opposite the wheel being changed. • It is recommended that the wheels of the vehicle be chocked, and that no person should remain in a vehicle that...
Page 272 In case of 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 tire, line up the holes with the studs and slide the wheel onto them.
Page 273 Then double-check each nut for tightness. After changing wheels, have an authorized KIA dealer tight- en the wheel nuts to their proper torque as soon as possible. Wheel nut tightening torque: Steel wheel &...
Page 274 Be sure to the spare tire. Adjust it to the use extreme care in checking specified pressure, if necessary. for thread style before installing Refer to Section 8, Specifications. aftermarket lug nuts or wheels. doubt, consult Authorized Kia Dealer. 6 31...
Page 275: Table Of Contents
Maintenance services / 7-2 Normal maintenance schedule / 7-4, 7-10 Maintenance under severe usage conditions / 7-8, 7-14 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-16 Owner maintenance / 7-20 Engine compartment / 7-23 Engine oil / 7-25 Engine cooling system / 7-27 Brakes and clutch / 7-30 Automatic transaxle / 7-32 Lubricants and fluids / 7-34...
Page 276: Maintenance Services
Kia dealer. your vehicle, we strongly recom- An authorized Kia dealer meets Kia’s You should retain documents that mend that you have an Authorized high service quality standards and show proper maintenance has been Kia Dealer perform this work.
Page 277 Maintenance Scheduled maintenance serv- If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, should inspect, replace or refill more fre- Follow Normal Maintenance quently than the following Normal Schedule if the vehicle is usually Maintenance Schedule. After 96 operated where none of the following month or 120,000 km (80,000 miles, conditions apply.
Page 278 : For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items. : Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authroized KIA dealer should perform the operation.
Page 279 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE (cont.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE ITEM Km×1,000 Vapor hose and fuel filler cap Fuel tank air filter Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hoses Vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body) Fuel filter Fuel lines, hoses and connections Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak”...
Page 280 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE (cont.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE ITEM Km×1,000 At first, replace at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months: Engine coolant * after that, replace every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months * Battery condition All electrical systems Brake lines, hoses and connections...
Page 281 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE (cont.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE ITEM Km×1,000 Steering gear rack, linkage and boots Drive shaft and boots Tire (pressure & tread wear) Front suspension ball joints Bolt and nuts on chassis and body Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
Page 282 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - GASOLINE 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 283 Maintenance Maintenance MAINTENANCE ITEM Maintenance intervals 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 Parking brake C, D, G, H...
Page 284 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 12.5 37.5 62.5 87.5 MAINTENANCE ITEM Km×1,000 Drive belts * Without CPF * Engine oil and engine oil filter * Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) With CPF * Engine timing belt...
Page 285 : For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items. : If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the European standards EN590, replace it more frequently. Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details. 7 11...
Page 286 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (cont.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 12.5 37.5 62.5 87.5 MAINTENANCE ITEM Km×1,000 At first, replace at 100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 60 months: Engine coolant * after that, replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months * Battery condition All electrical systems...
Page 287 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (cont.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 12.5 37.5 62.5 87.5 MAINTENANCE ITEM Km×1,000 Steering gear rack, linkage and boots Drive shaft and boots Tire (pressure & tread wear) Front suspension ball joints Bolt and nuts on chassis and body Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)
Page 288 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 289 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 Parking brake...
Page 290: Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items
Have an authorized KIA dealer more frequent oil and filter changes starting. If an excessive amount of replace any damaged or leaking are required.
Page 291 Vacuum crankcase ventilation Air cleaner filter hoses (if equipped) Inspect all parts related to the timing A Genuine KIA air cleaner filter is belt for damage and deformation. Inspect the surface of hoses for evi- recommended when the filter is Replace any damaged parts immedi- replaced.
Page 292 Maintenance Cooling system Automatic transaxle fluid Parking brake (if equipped) Check cooling system components, Inspect the parking brake system such as radiator, coolant reservoir, The fluid level should be in the "HOT" including the parking brake pedal hoses and connections for leakage and cables.
Page 293 Maintenance Steering gear box, linkage & Drive shafts and boots boots/lower arm ball joint Check the drive shafts, boots and With the vehicle stopped and engine clamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace any damaged off, check for excessive free-play in parts and, if necessary, repack the the steering wheel.
Page 294: Owner Maintenance
• Check coolant level in coolant exhaust fumes in the vehicle. formed owner reservoir. Authorized Kia Dealer at the fre- • Check for vibrations in the steering quencies indicated to help ensure wheel. Notice any increased steer- WARNING safe, dependable operation of your...
Page 295 Maintenance At least monthly: At least twice a year At least once a year : (i.e., every Spring and Fall) : • Check coolant level in the coolant • Clean body and door drain holes. recovery reservoir. • Check radiator, heater, inter cooler, •...
Page 296 If several procedures can be done only you lack sufficient knowledge sure even after the engine by an Authorized Kia Dealer with stopped. The fuel jet produced and experience or the proper special tools. by fuel leaks may cause serious...
Page 297 Maintenance ENGINE COMPARTMENT ■ ■ 1.4L/1.6L Gasoline Engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Air cleaner 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Positive battery terminal 8. Radiator cap ■ ■ 2.0L Gasoline Engine 9.
Page 298 Maintenance ■ ■ 1.6L Diesel Engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Air cleaner 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Positive battery terminal 8. Radiator cap ■ ■ 2.0L Diesel Engine 9.
Page 299: Engine Oil
Maintenance ENGINE OIL 4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully. WARNING Radiator hose Be very careful not to touch the radiator hose when checking or adding the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you. 5.
Page 300 Used engine oil may cause irri- Have engine oil and filter changed by tation or cancer of the skin if left an authorized KIA dealer according in contact with the skin for pro- to the Maintenance Schedule at the longed periods of time. Used beginning of this section.
Page 301: Engine Cooling System
Maintenance ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling system Checking the coolant level (Continued) has a reservoir filled with year-round • Even if the engine is not oper- antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is WARNING - Removing ating, do not remove the radi- filled at the factory.
Page 302 Bring the level to F, but do not over- and freezing. fill. If frequent additions are required, • DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol see an Authorized Kia Dealer for a coolant or mix them with the spec- OED076020 cooling system inspection.
Page 303 Type B -25°C (-13°F) Changing the coolant -35°C (-31°F) Have coolant changed by an author- -45°C (-49°F) ized KIA dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the begin- ning of this section. CAUTION OED076024 Put a thick cloth or fabric...
Page 304 If the fluid fluid, the vehicle should be level is excessively low, have the inspected by an Authorized Kia brake system checked Dealer. Authorized Kia Dealer.
Page 305 Maintenance CAUTION WARNING Do not allow brake/clutch fluid When changing and adding to contact the vehicle's body brake/clutch fluid, handle it paint, as paint damage will carefully. Do not let it come in result. Brake/clutch fluid, which contact with your eyes. If has been exposed to open air brake/clutch fluid should come for an extended time should...
Page 306 Maintenance AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral) position and confirm the engine is running at normal idle speed. 2. After the transaxle is warmed up sufficiently [(fluid temperature 70~80°C (158~176°F)], for exam- ple by 10 minutes usual driving, move the shift lever through all positions then place the shift lever COLD...
Page 307 • The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle Have automatic transaxle fluid malfunction and failure. changed by an authorized KIA deal- er according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. 7 33...
Page 308: Lubricants And Fluids
Maintenance LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Body lubrication WARNING All moving points of the body, such • Do not use radiator coolant or as door hinges, hood hinges, and antifreeze in the washer fluid locks, should be lubricated each time reservoir. the engine oil is changed. Use a non- •...
Page 309 • Finally, check each part if the fuel If the light is turned on, take is leaking. your car to the authorized Kia dealer and have drain the water and checked the system. OED076009 Extracting air in the fuel filter CAUTION (1.6L Diesel engine)
Page 310: Air Cleaner
Maintenance AIR CLEANER OED076028 OED076029 OED076030 Filter replacement 1. Loosen the air cleaner cover 2. Replace the air cleaner filter. attaching clips and open the cover. 3. Lock the cover with the cover It must be replaced when necessary. attaching clips.
Page 311 Conditions in this section.) dirt does not enter the air intake, or damage may result. • Use a KIA genuine part. Use of non-genuine part could dam- age the air flow sensor or tur- bocharger.
Page 312 (fresh) are position is selected. If this hap- pens, have the climate control air fil- ter replaced by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Page 313 Maintenance OED076033 OED076031 OED076034 2. Open the glove box part way, 3. Pull out the cover pressing the 4. Replace the climate control air filter. reach inside and pull out the elas- hooks of the climate control air fil- 5. Reassemble in the reverse order tic line and push the retaining clip ter case.
Page 314: Wiper Blades
Maintenance WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance Windshield wiper blade replacement ✽ ✽ NOTICE When the wipers no longer clean Commercial hot waxes applied by adequately, the blades may be worn automatic car washes have been or cracked, and require replacement. known to make the windshield diffi- cult to clean.
Page 315 Maintenance OEN076049 OEN076047 OEN076048 3. Raise the wiper arm and turn the 4. Compress the clip and slide the 6. Install the blade assembly until it wiper blade assembly to expose blade assembly upward. clicks into place. the plastic locking clip. 5.
Page 316 Maintenance OED076040 OED076041 Rear window wiper blade 2. Install the new blade assembly by inserting the center part into the replacement (if equipped) slot in the wiper arm until it clicks 1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out into place. the wiper blade assembly.
Page 317 Maintenance BATTERY (Continued) WARNING - Battery dangers If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your Always read the follow- eyes with clean water for ing instructions carefully at least 15 minutes and when handling a battery. get immediate medical Keep lighted cigarettes attention.
Page 318 Maintenance Battery recharging (Continued) WARNING - Recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, • When lifting a plastic-cased battery calcium-based battery. battery, excessive pressure on When recharging the battery, the case may cause battery • If the battery becomes discharged observe the following precau- acid to leak, resulting in per- in a short time (because, for exam- tions:...
Page 319 Maintenance Reset items (Continued) WARNING Items should be reset after the bat- • Disconnect the battery charg- • Before performing mainte- tery has been discharged or the bat- er in the following order. nance or recharging the bat- tery has been disconnected. 1.
Page 320: Tires And Wheels
If a tire frequently needs refill- on hot days and when driving at ing, have it checked by an high speed. This can potentially Authorized Kia Dealer. cause tread separation and other tire irregularities (Continued)
Page 321 Maintenance Checking tire inflation pres- (Continued) CAUTION - Tire pressure sure • Overinflation produces Always observe the following: Check your tires once a month or harsh ride, handling prob- • Check tire pressure when the more. lems, excessive wear at the tires are cold.
Page 322 Maintenance Remove the valve cap from the tire Tire rotation With a full-size spare tire valve stem. Press the tire gage firm- To equalize tread wear, it is recom- ly onto the valve to get a pressure mended that the tires be rotated measurement.
Page 323 Maintenance Disc brake pads should be inspected Wheel alignment and tire for wear whenever tires are rotated. Tread wear indicator balance The wheels on your vehicle were ✽ ✽ NOTICE aligned and balanced carefully at the Rotate radial tires that have an factory to give you the longest tire life asymmetric tread pattern only from and best overall performance.
Page 324 Tire Label or then replace the two front or ing a regular size tire. by an Authorized Kia Dealer. two rear tires as a pair. Failure to follow these precau- Replacing just one tire can tions can adversely affect the seriously affect your vehicle’s...
Page 325 Maintenance Wheel replacement Tire traction When replacing the metal wheels for Tire traction can be reduced if you any reason, make sure the new drive on worn tires, tires that are wheels are equivalent to the original improperly inflated or on slippery factory units in diameter, rim width road surfaces.
Page 326 Maintenance Tire speed ratings 2. Tire size designation 92 - Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire The chart below lists many of the dif- load the tire can carry. size designation.
Page 327 Maintenance 3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire 5. Maximum permissible inflation WARNING - Tire age Identification Number) pressure A tire more than 6 years old may Any tires that are over 6 years, based This number is the greatest amount sustain separation of cord lay- on the manufacturing date, tire of air pressure that should be put in...
Page 328 Maintenance Traction - AA, A, B & C 7. Uniform tire quality grading WARNING - Tire Tread wear The traction grades, from highest to temperature lowest, are AA, A, B and C. The The tread wear grade is a compara- grades represent the tires ability to The temperature grade for this tive rating based on the wear rate of...
Page 329: Bulb Replacement
Prior to working on the light, expertise, consult an Authorized firmly apply the parking brake, caused by the temperature difference Kia Dealer. In many cases, it is between the lamp inside and outside. ensure that the ignition switch difficult to replace vehicle light This is similar to the condensation on is turned to the “LOCK”...
Page 330 If the light bulb is not operating, have touch the glass with bare the vehicle checked by an authorized hands. Residual oil may cause Kia Dealer. the bulb to overheat and burst when lit. A bulb should be operated only when installed in a headlight.
Page 331 If the light bulb is not operating, have 5. Install the socket in the assembly the vehicle checked by an authorized by aligning the tabs on the socket Kia Dealer. with the slots in the assembly. Insert the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
Page 332 Maintenance Interior lights bulb replace- Front map lamp Glove box lamp ment 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens from the interi- or light housing. WARNING Prior to working on the Interior Lights, ensure that the “OFF” OED076046 OED076049 button is depressed to avoid Center dome lamp...
Page 333 Maintenance OED076052 OED076051 OED076053 License plate lights bulb (1) Rear fog light (if equipped) 2. Remove the service cover by turn- ing the plastic screw counterclock- replacement (2) Rear turn signal light wise and removing the cover. 1. Loosen the lens retaining screws (3) Back-up light with a cross-tip screwdriver.
Page 334 Pull the bulb the vehicle checked by an authorized the assembly. out of the socket. Kia Dealer. 5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
Page 335 Maintenance 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. 5. Insert a new bulb in the socket. 6. Reassemble the socket and the lens part. 7. Connect the bulb electrical con- nector. 8. Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Page 336: Exterior Care
Maintenance EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, WARNING industrial pollution similar It is very important to follow the label deposits can damage your vehicle’s After washing the vehicle, test directions when using any chemical finish if not removed immediately. the brakes while driving slowly cleaner or polish.
Page 337 Maintenance Waxing Finish damage repair CAUTION Wax the vehicle when water will no Deep scratches or stone chips in the • Wiping dust or dirt off the longer bead on the paint. painted surface must be repaired body with a dry cloth will promptly.
Page 338 Maintenance Bright-metal maintenance Underbody maintenance WARNING • To remove road tar and insects, Corrosive materials used for ice and After washing the vehicle, test use a tar remover, not a scraper or snow removal and dust control may the brakes while driving slowly other sharp object.
Page 339 Maintenance Aluminum wheel maintenance The aluminum wheels are coated with a clear protective finish. • Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or wire brushes on aluminum wheels. They may scratch or damage the finish. • Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Page 340: Interior Care
Maintenance INTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Fabric Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt webbing Remove dust and loose dirt from fab- Prevent caustic solutions such as ric with a whisk broom or vacuum perfume and cosmetic oil from con- Clean the belt webbing with any mild cleaner.
Page 341 Specifications / 8-2 Specifications...
Page 342: Specifications
Specifications SPECIFICATIONS The specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more precise and more up-to-date information. Dimensions Item mm (in) Overall length 4235 (166.7) Overall width 1790 (70.5) Overall height 1480 (58.3)
Page 343 Specifications Light bulbs Light Bulb Wattage High Headlights Front turn signal lights Position lights Side repeater lights (if equipped) Front fog lights (if equipped) Stop and tail lights 21/5 Rear turn signal lights Back-up lights Rear fog lights (if equipped) High mounted stop light License plate lights Front map lamp...
Page 344 Specifications Recommended lubricants and capacities To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy. These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle. Lubricant Volume Classification...
Page 345 Specifications Recommended SAE viscosity Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economy and cold number weather operating (starting and oil flow). Lower viscosity engine oils can pro- vide better fuel economy and cold weather performance, however, higher vis- ✽...
Page 346 Index...
Page 347: Table Of Contents
Index Air bag - supplemental restraint system ..3-53 Electrical circuit protection ....6-9 Air cleaner .
Page 348: Normal Maintenance Schedule
Index Maintenance services ......7-2 If the engine will not start ..... 6-4 Maintenance under severe usage conditions If you have a flat tire .
Page 349: Table Of Contents
Index Warnings and indicators ..... 4-35 Seat ........3-20 Windows .

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