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Congratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment.
It will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the
owner of a Kia vehicle, you'll probably be asked a lot of ques-
tions about your vehicle and the company like "What is a Kia?",
"Who is Kia?", "What does 'Kia' mean?".
Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in
Korea. It is a company that has thousands of employees focused
on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices.
The first syllable, Ki, in the word "Kia" means "to arise from to
the world" or "to come up out of to the world." The second syl-
lable, a, means "Asia." So, the word Kia, means "to arise from"
or "to come up out of Asia to the world."
Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

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  • Page 1 Congratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner of a Kia vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of ques- tions about your vehicle and the company like “What is a Kia?”, “Who is Kia?”, “What does ‘Kia’...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this man- ual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the When you require service, remember that your dealer right to discontinue or change specifications or design at knows your vehicle best.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Knowing your vehicle Driving your vehicle Driving tips table of contents In case of an emergency Maintenance Specifications Index...
  • Page 4 Introduction How to use this manual / 1-2 Vehicle break-in process / 1-3...
  • Page 5 A NOTICE indicates a situation in with Kia vehicle. You should carefully tions. which damage to your vehicle could read and follow ALL procedures and result if the notice is ignored.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS No special break-in period is need- ed. By following a few simple precau- tions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) 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 Exterior overview / 2-2 Interior overview / 2-4 Instrument panel overview / 2-5...

  • Page 8: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your vehicle at a glance EXTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Headlight (high beam) 2. Headlights (low beam) 3. Turn signal light 4. Side mark light 5. Engine hood 6. Inside rearview mirror 7. Seat 8. Steering wheel 9. Door 10. Outside rearview mirror 2GHN0001...
  • Page 9 Your vehicle at a glance 1. Rear door child safety lock 2. Fuel filler lid 3. Rear window 4. Trunk release lever and key lock 5. Spare tire 6. Outside rearview mirror 7. Tail lights 8. High mounted stop light 9.

  • Page 10: Interior Overview

    Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door lock/unlock button 2. Power window switches 3. Outside rearview mirror control switch 4. Seat adjust knob 5. Hood release lever 6. Parking brake pedal 7. Parking brake release lever 8. Instrument panel illumination 9.

  • Page 11: Instrument Panel Overview

    Your vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Driver’s Air Bag 2. Light control / Turn signals 3. Instrument cluster 4. Wiper/Washer 5. Ignition switch 6. Seat warmer CRUISE ON/OFF 7. Traction control system (if equipped) ACCEL COAST / Electronic stability program CANCEL (if equipped) 8.

  • Page 12: Knowing Your Vehicle

    Key / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-4 Immobilizer system / 3-7 Door locks / 3-9 Knowing your vehicle Window / 3-14 Seat / 3-18 Driver position memory system / 3-34 Safety belts / 3-36 Airbags-supplemental restraint system / 3-60 Trunk / 3-79 Hood / 3-83 Fuel filler lid / 3-84...

  • Page 13: Key

    Never leave the keys in Should you lose your keys, this num- Used to start the engine, lock and your vehicle with unsupervised ber will enable an authorized Kia unlock the doors, lock and unlock children. Dealer to duplicate the keys easily.
  • Page 14 Knowing your vehicle 1. Unlock the glove box with the mas- CAUTION ter key and open it. Use only Kia original parts for 2. Set the trunk lid control button in the ignition key in your vehicle. the glove box compartment to If an aftermarket key is used, the OFF (not depressed).

  • Page 15: Remote Keyless Entry

    Knowing your vehicle REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED) Lock ( Trunk lid open ( All doors are locked if the lock but- The trunk lid opens if this button is ton is pressed. Also, the trunk is pressed. If this button is pressed locked and cannot be opened with while all the doors are locked, the the outside handle.
  • Page 16 When the transmitter does not work correctly, open and close the door with the ignition key. If you have a problem with the transmitter, con- tact an authorized Kia Dealer.
  • Page 17 Kia dealer. light. • For replacement transmitters, see MMSA3068 an Authorized Kia Dealer for Battery replacement reprogramming.

  • Page 18: Immobilizer System

    Knowing your vehicle IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with an To deactivate the immobilizer sys- Limp home (override) proce- electronic engine immobilizer system tem: dure to reduce the risk of unauthorized Insert the ignition key into the key When you turn the ignition key to the vehicle use.
  • Page 19 CAUTION input your password of “2345” as an cedure, you have to see an author- example. ized Kia dealer immediately to The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of the inspect and repair your ignition key 1. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi- or immobilizer system.

  • Page 20: Door Locks

    Knowing your vehicle • Once the doors are unlocked, it may be opened by pulling the door handle. • When closing the door, push the door by the hand. Make sure that Lock Unlock doors are closed securely. 1GHA2011 2GHA2012 DOOR LOCKS To lock a door without the key, push the inside door lock button ( ) or...

  • Page 21: Knowing Your Vehicle

    Knowing your vehicle NOTICE • If the inner door handle of driver’s side door is pulled when the door If the door is locked/unlocked multi- Unlock Lock lock button is in lock position, the ple times in rapid succession with button is unlocked and door opens either the vehicle key or door lock (if equipped).
  • Page 22 Knowing your vehicle • When pushing down on the front CAUTION portion ( ) of the driver’s door lock switch, all vehicle doors will • The doors should always be fully closed and locked while lock. the vehicle is in motion to pre- •...
  • Page 23 Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING - Unattended children Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite theft or possible harm enclosed vehicle to you or others from someone become extremely hot, causing hiding in your vehicle while you death or severe injury to unat- are gone.
  • Page 24 Knowing your vehicle 1. Open the rear door. WARNING - Rear door 2. Push the child safety lock located locks on the rear edge of the door to the “lock” position. When the child If children accidentally open the rear doors while the vehicle is in safety lock is in the “lock ( )”...

  • Page 25: Window

    Knowing your vehicle WINDOWS Driver’s door power window switch Front passenger’s door power win- dow switch Rear door (left) power window switch Rear door (right) power window switch Window opening and closing (see page 3-16) Automatic power window (see page 3-16) Power window lock switch (see page 3-17) •...
  • Page 26 Knowing your vehicle Power windows NOTICE CAUTION To prevent the power window sys- The ignition switch must be in the ON • Do not allow children to play tem from the possibility of damage, position for power windows to oper- with the power windows.
  • Page 27 Knowing your vehicle Automatic power window Depressing or pulling up the power window switch momentarily to the second detent position ( ) com- pletely lowers or lifts the window even when the switch is released. To stop the window at the desired posi- tion while the window is in operation, pull up or depress the switch 1GHA2300A...
  • Page 28 Knowing your vehicle Power window lock switch Power window timer WARNING (if equipped) • The driver can disable the power • The automatic window rever- window switches on a passenger The power windows can be operated sal feature (window lowers door by depressing the power win- for approximately 30 seconds after 150 mm when resistance is...

  • Page 29: Seat

    Knowing your vehicle SEAT Driver’s seat Seat adjustment, forward / back- ward/height (see page 3- 20) No Function Seatback recliner (see page 3- 22) Seat heater switch (see page 3- 22) Lumbar support (see page 3- 23) Driver position memory system (see page 3- 24) No Function Headrest adjustment (headrest...
  • Page 30 Knowing your vehicle For a seating position more comfort- WARNING WARNING - Driver’s seat able to the driver and front passen- ger, adjust the seat forward, back- • Loose objects in the driver’s • Never attempt to adjust seat ward, up and down. foot area could interfere with while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 31 Knowing your vehicle Adjust the seat before driving, and (Continued) make sure the seat is locked secure- • Always drive and ride with ly by trying to move forward and your seatback upright and the backward without using the control lap portion of the safety belt, knob.
  • Page 32 Knowing your vehicle 2GHA2239 2GHA2240 2GHA2241 Adjusting front height of seat cushion Adjusting rear height of seat cushion Adjusting the height of seat cushion Move the front portion of the control Move the rear portion of the control To raise or lower the seat cushion, knob up to raise or down to lower the knob up to raise or down to lower the pull up or push down on the center of...
  • 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 safety belt applying great 2GHA2242 force...
  • Page 34 Knowing your vehicle NOTICE WARNING • When cleaning the seats, do not Passengers should use extreme use an organic solvent such as caution when using seat warm- thinner, benzene, alcohol and ers due to the possibility of gasoline. Doing so may damage excess heating or burns.
  • Page 35 Knowing your vehicle 2GHA2243 1GHA2245 1GHA2246 Driver position memory system Headrest adjustment Adjusting the height up and down (if equipped) The headrest not only provides com- Adjusting forward and backward fort for the driver and passengers, A driver position memory system is The headrest may be adjusted for- but also helps to protect the head provided to store and recall the seat...
  • Page 36 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. Do not adjust the driver’s head- rest while driving. 1GHA2247 1GHA2248 Removal Adjusting the front passenger seat To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the...
  • Page 37 Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING In order to avoid unnecessary Riding in a vehicle with a front airbag injuries including the seatback reclined could lead to possibility of severe injury or serious or fatal injury in an acci- death, always sit as far back as dent.
  • Page 38 Knowing your vehicle The seat warmer turns off automati- NOTICE cally when the seat temperature • When cleaning the seats, do not reaches the selected range and will use an organic solvent such as turn on again if the temperature thinner, benzene, alcohol and drops below the selected range.
  • Page 39 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Passengers should use extreme caution when using seat warm- ers due to the possibility of excess heating or burns. In par- ticular, the following types of passengers should exercise extreme care: 1. Infants, children, elderly or 1GHA2245 1GHA2246 handicapped persons, or hos-...
  • Page 40 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. 1GHA2247 Removal To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button ( ) while pulling upward ( ).
  • Page 41 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Do not allow a rear seat passen- ger to use the full flat seat fea- ture and recline while the vehi- cle is in motion. Severe injury or death could occur. 1GHA2252 2GHN2237 Rear seat Armrest The armrest is located in the center Full flat seat of the rear seat.
  • Page 42 Knowing your vehicle NOTICE WARNING left rear seat • When cleaning the seats, do not Passengers should use extreme use an organic solvent such as caution when using seat warm- thinner, benzene, alcohol and ers due to the possibility of gasoline.
  • Page 43 Knowing your vehicle 1GHA2253 1GHA2254 1GHA2255 Headrest adjustment Adjusting the height up and down Removal The headrest not only provides com- To remove the headrest, raise it as Adjusting forward and backward fort for the driver and passengers, far as it can go then press the The headrest may be adjusted for- but also helps to protect the head release lever ( ) while pulling...
  • Page 44 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION WARNING • Make sure the engine is off, To reduce the risk of head and the transaxle is in P and the neck injuries, do not drive the parking brake applied vehicle with headrest whenever loading or unload- removed or improperly posi- ing cargo.
  • Page 45 Knowing your vehicle DRIVER POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) If battery is disconnected, the posi- Storing positions into memory tion memory will be lost and the driv- using the buttons on the door ing positions should be restored in Storing driver’s seat positions the system.
  • Page 46 Knowing your vehicle Recalling positions from memory Storing and recalling with Driver’s position recalling with transmitter transmitter 1. Shift the transaxle lever into P while the ignition switch is ON. Unlock the door with the transmitter, Storing with the transmitter positions stored in the system mem- 2.

  • Page 47: Safety Belts

    Knowing your vehicle SAFETY BELTS CAUTION The pre-tensioner seat belt is installed at the front seats, and the sensor is equipped inside the buckle, where presence of passenger is sensed by the fas- tening seat belts. Therefore, pre-tensioner will not activate if the passenger is not fastened with the seat belts.
  • Page 48 Knowing your vehicle Load limiter CAUTION WARNING When the pre-tentioner activates, if When the pre-tensioner seat To obtain maximum benefit from the system senses excessive seat belts are activated, a loud noise a pre-tensioner seat belt: belt tension on the driver or passen- may be heard and fine dust, ger’s seat belt, the load limiter inside •...
  • Page 49 6 seconds, or if replace the pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. This must be it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, please have done by an authorized Kia dealer. authorized dealer inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt or SRS airbag system as...
  • Page 50 Knowing your vehicle Safety 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 safety WARNING - Safety belts...
  • Page 51 Knowing your vehicle The rear safety belts use a special Safety belts provide the best restraint WARNING - After a colli- auto-lock feature designed to allow a when: child restraint to be used in these sion • The seatback is upright. positions without an added locking •...
  • Page 52 Kia dealer it immediately. Never drive or ride with a twisted or • Never wear the shoulder por- jammed safety belt.
  • Page 53 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION WARNING - Safety belt care Never close the doors on any part of the lap or shoulder belt. • A damaged belt may not give It can damage the safety belt or you the protection you need in buckle which could increase the an accident.
  • Page 54 Knowing your vehicle 1GHA2262 1GHA2263 1GHA2264 Lap/shoulder belt 3. Insert the tongue plate ( ) into the 4. Position the lap portion ( ) of the open end of the buckle ( ) until an belt across your lap as LOW ON To fasten the front lap/shoulder audible “click”...
  • Page 55 Knowing your vehicle WARNING • The seatbacks should always remain comfortable, upright position while the vehicle is in motion. The safe- ty belt system will provide the most protection with the seat- backs in an upright position. • Never wear the shoulder por- MMSA3025 MMSA3026 tion of the safety belt under...
  • Page 56 • Never drive or ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt. If you cannot untwist or unjam safety belt, have authorized Kia dealer immedi- ately. • Never use a single belt to restrain more than one person at a time.
  • Page 57 If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest WARNING Kia dealer immediately. • Never wear the shoulder por- • Never use a single belt to tion of the safety belt under restrain more than one person the outside arm or behind the at a time.
  • Page 58 Knowing your vehicle Proper use and care of the • To clean the belt webbing, use a Restraint of pregnant women safety belt system mild soap solution recommended Pregnant women should wear for cleaning upholstery or carpets. lap/shoulder belt assemblies when- To ensure that the safety belts pro- Follow the instructions provided ever possible according to specific...
  • Page 59 Follow all instructions in Never allow a safety belt to be placed dards. this section of your Kia manual around both a child and an adult or and the instructions that came The child-restraint system should be...
  • Page 60 Knowing your vehicle Restraint of larger children CAUTION - Hot metal WARNING - Shoulder As children grow, they may need to parts belts on small children use new child-restraint systems, Safety belts and seats can • Never allow a shoulder belt to including larger child seats or boost- become hot in a vehicle that has be in contact with a child’s...
  • Page 61 Knowing your vehicle Child restraint system You are required by law to use safe- (if equipped) ty restraints for children. If small chil- dren ride in your vehicle you must For small children and babies, the put them in a child restraint system use of a child seat or infant seat is (safety seat).
  • Page 62 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) • Since a safety belt or child • Always make sure that the • Never allow a child to stand up restraint system can become shoulder belt portion of the or kneel on the seat. very hot if it is left in a closed lap/shoulder belt is positioned •...
  • Page 63 Therefore, system checked immediately restraint and kill the child. only use a child restraint sys- by your authorized Kia dealer. Since all passenger’s (except dri- tem in the rear seat of your • Failure to observe this manual ver’s) safety belts move freely under...
  • Page 64 Knowing your vehicle Placing a passenger safety belt into the auto lock mode The use of the auto lock mode will ensure that the normal movement of the child in the vehicle does not cause the safety belt to be pulled out and loosen the firmness of its hold on the child restraint system.
  • Page 65 Knowing your vehicle "Click" MMSA3028 MMSA3029 MMSA3030 3. Pull the shoulder portion of the 4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion 5. Remove as much slack from the safety belt all the way out. When of the safety belt to retract and lis- belt as possible by pushing down the shoulder portion of the safety ten for an audible “clicking”...
  • Page 66 Knowing your vehicle 7. Double check that the retractor is NOTICE WARNING - Auto lock in the “Auto Lock” mode by When the safety belt is allowed to attempting to pull more of the safe- mode retract to its fully stowed position, ty belt out of the retractor.
  • Page 67 Knowing your vehicle WARNING If the tether strap is secured incorrectly, the child restraint seat may not be restrained properly in the event of a colli- sion. 2GHA2025 2GHN3300 Securing a child restraint seat 2. Route the child restraint seat strap with “Tether Anchor”...
  • Page 68 Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING - Child restraint - Child restraint anchorage Check that the child restraint • Child restraint anchorages are system is secure by pushing designed to withstand only and pulling it in different direc- those loads imposed by cor- tions.
  • Page 69 Knowing your vehicle Follow the child seat manufacturer’s WARNING instructions to properly install child restraint seats with ISOFIX or If the child restraint is not ISOFIX-compatible attachments. anchored properly, the risk of a child being seriously injured or Once you have installed the ISOFIX killed in a collision greatly child restraint, assure that the seat is increases.
  • Page 70 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) WARNING In a crash, the child restraint • Do not mount more than one seat ISOFIX attachments may child restraint to a single teth- not be strong enough to er or to a child restraint lower secure the child restraint seat anchorage point.

  • Page 71: Airbags-Supplemental Restraint System

    Knowing your vehicle AIRBAG - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS control module Side impact sensor Front impact sensor Driver’s airbag Front passenger’s Side airbag Curtain Airbag airbag ACCEL CRUISE ON/OFF COAST 1GHA2123/2GHA2256/1GHA2257/1GHA2126/1GHA2128/1GHA2127/2GHA0005A/1GHA2124/2GHA2125...
  • Page 72 Knowing your vehicle What your airbag system does What your airbag system does Driver’s airbag not do (see page 3- 63) Driver’s airbag and front passenger’s Front passenger’s airbag airbag are designed to supplement The air bag system is designed to (see page 3- 64) the protection offered by the safety supplement the protection offered by...
  • Page 73 Knowing your vehicle The importance of using (Continued) WARNING - Airbags & safety belts • Driver’s and front passenger’s safety belts There are four very important rea- airbag are designed to inflate • Even in vehicles with air bags, sons to use safety belts even with an only in certain frontal colli- you and your passengers airbag supplemental restraint sys-...
  • Page 74 • Emergency power backup in case vehicle towed to an authorized HLZ206 your car’s electrical system is dis- Kia dealer for inspection and Driver’s airbag connected in a crash. necessary repairs. The driver’s airbag is stored in the...
  • Page 75 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) WARNING • Do not put stickers or orna- • You must always sit as far ments on the steering wheel back from the steering wheel cover. These may interfere airbag as possible (chest at with the deployment of the least 250 mm [10 inches] away airbag.
  • Page 76 Knowing your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING • If driver brakes the vehicle • Never allow children/old • The front seat passenger’s heavily in an urgent situa- and feeble persons/pregnant airbag is much larger than the tions, occupants will women to sit on the front pas- steering wheel airbag and thrown forward.
  • Page 77 Kia dealer. Inform them that your vehicle is equipped with side airbags. • Do not make modifications or additions to the seats. If seats not allowed by Kia Motors are used, unexpected injury may 2GHN2125A 1GHA2125B result in due to the malfunc-...
  • Page 78 Kia dealer. child restraint system. Make impact. The curtain airbags are not Failure to follow the above men-...
  • Page 79 Knowing your vehicle Why didn’t my airbag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation condi- tions of the airbag) There are many types of accidents in which the airbag would not be expected to provide additional pro- tection. These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents, as well as low speed impacts.
  • Page 80 Have the could result in serious per- vehicle checked and repaired sonal injury or death. by the authorized Kia dealer. • If the installation location or • Your vehicle been 1GHA2271 angle of the sensors is altered...
  • Page 81 Knowing your vehicle Although the front airbags (driver’s In other words, they may inflate in and front passenger’s airbags) 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 under a vehicle with a higher ground...
  • Page 82 Knowing your vehicle 1GHA2272 1GHA2273 AIR19A Airbag non-inflation conditions • Airbags may not inflate in rear col- • Front airbags may not inflate in lisions, because occupants are side impact collision, because • In collisions, the vehicle safety moved backward by the force of occupants move to the direction of belts are sufficient to protect the the impact.
  • Page 83 Knowing your vehicle 1GHA2270 1GHA2274 AIR21 • In a slant impact or collision, The • At the moment of an accident, driv- • Airbags may not inflate in rollover force delivered will be relatively ers brake heavily with reflex. In accidents because airbag deploy- weaker than that of frontal colli- such heavy braking, the front por-...
  • Page 84 Knowing your vehicle How does the airbag system • Airbag deployment depends on a operate number of factors including vehicle speed, angles of impact and the • Airbag 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 85 Knowing your vehicle • In order to help provide protection Noise and smoke WARNING in a severe collision, the airbags When the airbags inflate, they make must inflate rapidly. The speed of • Driver should sit as far back a loud noise and they leave smoke airbag inflation has been deter- (at least 250 mm (10 inches) and powder in the air inside of the...
  • Page 86 Knowing your vehicle WARNING WARNING When the airbags deploy, the • Never put child restraint in the airbag related parts in steering front passenger seat. If the wheel and/or instrument panel front passenger airbag and/or in both sides of the roof inflates, it would cause seri- rails above the front and rear ous or fatal injuries.
  • Page 87 - Supplemental Restraint airbag system checked as soon as System (SRS). possible. Otherwise, your airbag system may be ineffective. The entire SRS system must be inspected by an authorized Kia deal- er in 10 years after the vehicle man- ufacture date.
  • Page 88 Kia dealer such as removing, installing, when scrapping the vehicle. repairing, or any work on the steering wheel must be per- formed by a qualified Kia tech- nician. Improper handling of the airbag system may result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 89 Knowing your vehicle 1GHA2123A/2GHN2206/1GHA2031/1GHA2131/1GHA2129/1GHA2129A/1GHA2130 Airbag warning label Airbag warning label is attached to alert driver and passengers of potential risk of airbag system.

  • Page 90: Trunk

    Knowing your vehicle TRUNK • To close the trunk, use both hands NOTICE to push the trunk lid down. Check Do not try to open trunk with the to see if the trunk is completely sub key. It may damage the key set. shut.
  • Page 91 Knowing your vehicle WARNING Exhaust fumes If you drive with the trunk lid open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. Open trunk lids can also dangerously obscure rear view vision. 1GHA2019 1GHA2018 If you must drive with the trunk...
  • Page 92 Knowing your vehicle CAUTION WARNING Pull to open the trunk • If a person is locked in the No one should be allowed to trunk, they can pull the emer- occupy the trunk of the vehicle gency release to open the at any time.
  • Page 93 Knowing your vehicle Trunk locking Lock release To activate the trunk lock system so To release the trunk lock feature, that the trunk can only be opened open the glove box with master key with the master key, perform the fol- and set the trunk lid control button to lowing: ON position (depressed).

  • Page 94: Hood

    Knowing your vehicle HOOD Closing the hood 1. Before closing the hood, check the following: • All filler caps in engine compart- ment must be correctly installed. • Gloves, rags or any other com- bustible material must removed from the engine com- partment.

  • Page 95: 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 96 • If the fuel filler cap requires tap the lid. replacement, use only a genuine Kia cap or the equivalent specified 1GHA2022 for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel When fuel filler lid does not open...

  • Page 97: Mirrors

    Knowing your vehicle MIRRORS Outside rearview mirror NOTICE Do not scrape ice off the mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles face; this may damage the surface of before driving. the glass. If ice should restrict move- ment of the mirror, do not force the CAUTION mirror for adjustment.
  • Page 98 Knowing your vehicle NOTICE : Both the left and right out- Center side rearview mirrors will be • The mirrors stop moving when turned downward about 5 they reach the maximum adjust- degrees. ing angles, but the motor contin- : Only right outside ues to operate while the switch is...
  • Page 99 Knowing your vehicle (Examples) Outside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) If the shift lever is shifted into reverse (R) when the outside The outside rearview mirror heater is rearview mirror selection switch is in actuated in connection with the rear L, both the right and left outside window defroster.
  • Page 100 Knowing your vehicle Day/night rearview mirror Day/Night lever Adjust the rearview mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Make this adjustment before you start driving. CAUTION Do not place objects in the rear Night seat or cargo area which would Sensor interfere with your vision out 1GHA2203...
  • Page 101 Knowing your vehicle To operate the electric rearview mir- When the engine is running, the glare is automatically controlled by the sensor mounted in the rearview mirror. Whenever the shift lever is shifted into reverse (R), the mirror will auto- matically go to the brightest setting in order to improve the drivers view 2GHN3310...

  • Page 102: Interior Lights

    Knowing your vehicle INTERIOR LIGHTS DOOR 2GHA2060 E2BLA324 2GHB3004 Map light Dome light (if equipped) Door courtesy lamp Front (if equipped) - The light stays off even The door courtesy lamp comes ON when a door is open. when the door is opened to assist The lights are turned ON or OFF by entering or exiting the vehicle.

  • Page 103: Storage Compartment

    Knowing your vehicle STORAGE COMPARTMENT NOTICE • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage com- partment. • Since stored items may move while driving, be sure to position them in the storage compartment so that they do not make noise or cause a potential safety hazard when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 104 Knowing your vehicle NOTICE Since key is not fully inserted into the glove box key set, do not apply excessive force. Doing so may dam- age the parts. CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop, always keep the glove box 1GHA2234A 1GHA2086...
  • Page 105 Knowing your vehicle NOTICE Make sure the sunglass holder is closed while driving. 1GHA2060B Sunglass holder A sunglass storage compartment is provided on the overhead console. To open the sunglass holder, press the cover and the holder will slowly open. Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out.

  • Page 106: 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 107 Knowing your vehicle Cup holder WARNING - Ashtray use Cups or small beverage cans may be • Do not use the vehicle’s ash- placed in the cup holders. trays as waste receptacles. • Putting lit cigarettes or match- WARNING Hot liquids es in an ashtray with other •...
  • Page 108 Knowing your vehicle NOTICE Do not place heavy cups or cans in cup holders. Cup holders could be damaged. 1GHA2089 2GHN482 Rear Sunvisor To use cup holders in rear seat, pull Use the sunvisor to shield direct light down the rear seat armrest. through the front or side windows.
  • Page 109 Knowing your vehicle NOTICE Power socket (if equipped) Front (if equipped) Close the vanity mirror cover The power outlets are designed to securely and return the sunvisor to provide power for mobile telephones its original position after use. If the or other devices designed to operate vanity mirror is not closed securely, with vehicle electrical systems.
  • Page 110 Knowing your vehicle NOTICE 1. Press the MODE button ( ). 2. Select the mode to be reset; hour • Use when the engine is running. ( ), minute ( ), month ( ) and • Only use the electric appliances date ( ).

  • Page 111: Sunroof

    Knowing your vehicle SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) NOTICE Sliding the sunroof Autoslide open • Do not continue to press the sun- roof control button(s) after the autoslide feature, sunroof is in the fully open, closed, momentarily (more than 1 second) or tilt position(s). Damage to the press the SLIDE OPEN button on the motor or system components overhead console.
  • Page 112 Knowing your vehicle Tilting the sunroof NOTICE • Do not press any sunroof control Autotilt open button longer than necessary. To use the autotilt feature, momen- Damage to the motor or system tarily (more than 1 second) press the components could occur. TILT UP button on the overhead •...
  • Page 113 Knowing your vehicle Resetting the sunroof 3. Then, release it. 4. Press and hold the TILT UP button Whenever the vehicle battery is dis- once again until the sunroof has connected or discharged, or you use returned to the original position of the emergency handle to operate the TILT UP after it is raised a little sunroof, you have to reset your sun-...

  • Page 114: Antenna

    Knowing your vehicle ANTENNA NOTICE • Do not clean the inside of the rear window glass with a cleaner or use a scraper to remove the foreign deposits as this may cause damage to the antenna elements. • Avoid adding metallic coating such as Ni, Cd, and so on.
  • Page 115 Ignition switch / 4-2 Starting the engine / 4-4 Automatic transaxle / 4-5 Brake system / 4-11 Steering wheel / 4-18 Cruise control system / 4-21 Traction control system / 4-26 Driving your vehicle Electronic stability program / 4-29 Instrument cluster / 4-32 Gauges / 4-34 Warnings and indicators / 4-36 Lighting / 4-44...

  • Page 116: Ignition Switch

    Driving your vehicle IGNITION SWITCH The warning lights can be checked before the engine is started. This is the normal running position after the engine is started. Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent battery discharge.
  • Page 117 Driving your vehicle Automatic transaxle (Continued) WARNING - Ignition key When turning the ignition switch to • Never reach for the ignition • Never turn the ignition switch the LOCK position, the shift lever switch, or any other controls to LOCK or ACC while the must be in the P (Park) position.

  • Page 118: Starting The Engine

    Driving your vehicle STARTING THE ENGINE 4. In extremely cold weather (below 1. Make sure the parking brake is CAUTION applied. -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle If the engine stalls while you are has not been operated for several 2.

  • Page 119: Automatic Transaxle

    Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Lock release button prevents shift lever movement without first depressing the button. + (UP) Automatic mode Sports mode - (DOWN) Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting. The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever. The shift lever can be moved without depressing the lock release button.
  • Page 120 Driving your vehicle For smooth operation, depress the NOTICE brake pedal when shifting from N • To avoid damage your (Neutral) to a forward or reverse transaxle, do not accelerate the gear. engine in R (Reverse) or any for- ward gear position with the Automatic mode brakes on.
  • Page 121 Driving your vehicle Transaxle ranges (Continued) WARNING P (park) • Before leaving the driver’s • Shifting into P (Park) while the seat, always make sure the This position locks the transaxle and vehicle is in motion will cause shift lever is in the P (PARK) prevents the front wheels from rotat- the drive wheels to lock which ing.
  • Page 122 Driving your vehicle R (reverse) N (neutral) D (drive) Use this position to drive the vehicle With the gearshift in the N position, This is the normal forward driving backward. the wheels and transaxle are not position. The transaxle will automati- locked.
  • Page 123 Driving your vehicle Up (+) : Push the lever forward once NOTICE to shift up one gear. • Upshifts do not take place auto- Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards matically in sports mode. The once to shift down one gear. driver must execute upshifts in accordance with road conditions, Automatic...
  • Page 124 Driving your vehicle Moving up a steep grade from Shift lock system Ignition key inter lock system a standing start For your safety, the Automatic The ignition key cannot be removed To move up a steep grade from a Transaxle has a shift lock system unless the shift lever is in the P which prevents shifting the transaxle (Park) position.

  • Page 125: 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 126 Driving your vehicle Disc brakes wear indicator NOTICE (Continued) To avoid costly brake repairs, do not Your vehicle has disc brakes. • Wet brakes may result in the continue to drive with worn brake vehicle not slowing down at When your brake pads are worn and pads.
  • Page 127 CAUTION not release all the way, have the sys- Driving with the parking brake tem checked by an authorized Kia applied will cause excessive dealer. brake pad and brake rotor wear. 4 13...
  • Page 128 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 129 Driving your vehicle Anti-lock brake system (ABS) The ABS system continuously sens- (Continued) es the speed of the wheels. If the • Driving too fast on poor road wheels are going to lock, the ABS WARNING - ABS Brakes surfaces. system repeatedly modulates the designed to improve maxi- Your ABS is not a substitute for...
  • Page 130 During that time, the ABS will go through self-diagnosis and the light will go off if everything is normal. If the light stays on, you may have a problem with your ABS system. Contact an author- ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 131 Driving your vehicle NOTICE When you jump start your vehicle because of a drained battery, the engine may not run as smoothly and the ABS warning light may turn on at the same time. This happens because of the low battery voltage. It does not mean your ABS is malfunc- tioning.

  • Page 132: Steering Wheel

    Should you notice any change in the • If the power steering drive belt effort required to steer during normal breaks or if the power steering vehicle operation, have the power pump malfunctions, the steering steering checked by an Authorized effort will greatly increase. Kia Dealer.
  • Page 133 Driving your vehicle NOTICE Tilt steering (if equipped) If the vehicle is parked for extended A tilt steering wheel allows you to periods outside in cold weather adjust the steering wheel before you (below -10 °C/14 °F), the power drive.You can also raise it to the steering may require increased highest level to give your legs more effort when the engine is first start-...
  • Page 134 Driving your vehicle CAUTION • To sound the horn, press the area indicated by the horn symbol your steering wheel (see illustration). The ACCEL CRUISE ON/OFF horn will operate only when COAST this area is pressed. • Do not strike the horn severely to operate it, or hit it with your 2GHA2034 fist.
  • Page 135 Driving your vehicle CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) The cruise control system allows you 2. Accelerate to the desired speed, Type A to program the vehicle to maintain a which must be more than 40 km/h constant speed without resting your (24 mph) and less than 160 km/h foot on the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 136 Driving your vehicle The SET function cannot be activated To cancel cruise control, do Type A until approximately 2 seconds after the one of the following: CRUISE ON/OFF button has been • Depress the brake pedal. engaged. CRUISE ON/OFF • Shift into N (Neutral). ACCEL On a steep grade, the vehicle may COAST...
  • Page 137 Driving your vehicle • Depress the RES/ACCEL switch To turn cruise control off, do Type A and release it immediately. The one of the following: cruising speed will increase 1.6 • Push the CRUISE ON/OFF button CRUISE km/h (1mph) by one touch and will ON/OFF on the steering wheel (the CRUISE ACCEL...
  • Page 138 Driving your vehicle • Depress the COAST/SET switch To temporarily accelerate with Type A and release it immediately. The the cruise control on cruising speed will decrease 1.6 If you want to speed up temporarily km/h (1mph) by one touch and will CRUISE ON/OFF when the cruise control is on,...
  • Page 139 Driving your vehicle It will not resume, however, if the Type A vehicle speed has dropped below 40km/h (24 mph). CRUISE ON/OFF ACCEL COAST CANCEL 2GHA2035C Type B ACCEL CRUISE ON/OFF COAST 2GHA2034C To resume cruising speed at more than 24 mph (40 km/h): If any method other than the CRUISE ON/OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the sys-...

  • Page 140: Traction Control System

    Driving your vehicle TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) TCS operation TCS ON condition When operating • When the ignition is turned When the TCS is in opera- ON, TCS and TCS OFF tion, TCS indicator light indicator light illuminate for blinks.

  • Page 141: Driving Your Vehicle

    Driving your vehicle TCS operation off TCS indicator light (blinks) WARNING TCS OFF state The Traction Control System is • To cancel TCS operation, only a driving aid; use precau- press the TCS button tions for safe driving by slowing (TCS OFF indicator light down on curved, snowy, or icy illuminates).
  • Page 142 Driving your vehicle TCS OFF usage NOTICE WARNING • When measuring the vehicle speed When driving Never press the TCS button with a Chassis dynamo-meter, • It’s a good idea to keep the TCS while TCS is operating. make sure the TCS is turned off turned on for daily driving whenev- (TCS OFF light illuminated).

  • Page 143: Electronic Stability Program

    Driving your vehicle ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (IF EQUIPPED) ESP operation ESP ON condition When operating • When the ignition is turned When the ESP is in opera- ON, ESP and ESP OFF tion, ESP indicator light indicator lights illuminate blinks. for approximately 3 sec- •...
  • Page 144 Driving your vehicle ESP operation off ESP indicator light (blinks) WARNING ESP OFF state The Electronic Stability Program • To cancel ESP operation, system is only a driving aid; use press the ESP button precautions for safe driving by (ESP OFF indicator light slowing down on curved, snowy, illuminates).
  • Page 145 Driving your vehicle ESP OFF usage NOTICE WARNING • When measuring the vehicle speed When driving Never press the ESP button with a Chassis dynamo-meter, • It’s a good idea to keep the ESP while ESP is operating. make sure the ESP is turned off turned on for daily driving whenev- (ESP OFF light illuminated).

  • Page 146: Instrument Cluster

    Driving your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (TYPE A) 1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators 3. Speedometer 4. Engine temperature gauge 5. Warning and indicator lights 6. Odometer / Tripmeter 7. Tripmeter mode/reset button 8. Shift position indicator 9. Fuel gauge will say if equipped with ESP 2GHN3360A...
  • Page 147 Driving your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (TYPE B) 1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators 3. Speedometer 4. Engine temperature gauge 5. Warning and indicator lights 6. Odometer / Tripmeter 7. Tripmeter mode/reset button 8. Shift position indicator 9. Fuel gauge will say if equipped with ESP 2GHN3370A 4 33...

  • Page 148: Gauges

    Driving your vehicle GAUGES Speedometer Tachometer Type A The speedometer indicates the for- tachometer indicates ward speed of the vehicle. approximate number of engine revo- lutions per minute (rpm). Odometer/Tripmeter Use the tachometer to select the cor- rect shift points and to prevent lug- You can choose the odometer, trip- ging and/or over-revving the engine.
  • Page 149 Driving your vehicle Engine temperature gauge Fuel gauge This gauge shows the temperature The fuel gauge indicates the approx- of the engine coolant when the igni- imate amount of fuel remaining in the tion switch is ON. fuel tank. Do not continue driving with an over- Fuel tank capacity - 70 liters.

  • Page 150: Warnings And Indicators

    (ABS) warning normally. Have the vehicle checked light (if equipped) Checking operation by an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon This light illuminates if the key is All warning lights are checked by as possible. turned to ON and goes off in approx-...
  • Page 151 3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a does not operate as described, see adding oil or if oil is not available, call problem exists somewhere in the an Authorized Kia Dealer for assis- an Authorized Kia Dealer. electrical charging system. Have tance.
  • Page 152 This light indicates a malfunction in the stop/tail light circuit, such as a burned out bulb. If this indicator comes on, check for a burned out stop/tail lamp, if the indicator is still on have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer for service.
  • Page 153 9 liters. Refuel are found, the warning light as soon as possible. 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 39...
  • Page 154 ON position to start the engine. ing, but have the system checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as If this light turns off or blinks when possible. the ignition switch is in the ON posi-...
  • Page 155 If this indicator does not go out, or if economy. it illuminates while the vehicle is SET indicator being driven, see an Authorized Kia • If the Emission Control System Dealer for immediate service. Malfunction Indicator Light ) begins to flash ON and...
  • Page 156 ESP will operate, and the TCS indicator will blink to tion. Take your car to the authorized and the ESP indicator will blink to indicate the TCS is operating. Kia dealer and have the system indicate the ESP is operating. checked.
  • Page 157 If a door is opened with the ignition tivated. If this indicator stays on in switch ON, the warning chime will the ESP ON mode, the ESP may sound. have a malfunction. Take your car to the authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked. 4 43...

  • Page 158: Lighting

    Driving your vehicle LIGHTING Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being dis- charged. The system automatically turns off the small light when the driver removes the ignition key and opens the driver- side door. •...
  • Page 159 Driving your vehicle 2GHN2053A 2GHN2211A 2GHN2210A High - beam operation Flashing headlights Headlight position ( To turn on the high beam headlights, To flash the headlights, pull the lever When the light switch is in the head- push the lever away from you. Pull it towards you.
  • Page 160 Driving your vehicle Lane change signals Automatic headlight aiming Right turn (if equiped) To signal a lane change, move the Right lane turn signal lever slightly and hold it in To provide better driver visibility and change position. The lever will return to the reduce eye fatigue, the headlight OFF position when released.
  • Page 161 Kia dealer. Do not attempt to adjust the headlights manually, 2GHN2063 damage to the automatic headlight Front fog light (if equipped) aiming system could occur.
  • Page 162 Driving your vehicle Daytime running light (if equipped) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, and it is especial- ly helpful after dawn and before sun- set.

  • Page 163: Wipers And Washers

    Driving your vehicle WIPERS AND WASHERS LO : Normal wiper speed NOTICE : Fast wiper speed If there is heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the windshield, : For a single wiping cycle, push defrost the windshield for about 10 the lever forward and release it minutes, or until the snow and/or ice with the lever in the OFF posi-...
  • Page 164 Driving your vehicle Type B If the ignition switch is turned ON Sensor when the wiper switch is set in AUTO Operates as follows when the igni- mode, or wiper switch is set in AUTO tion switch is turned ON. mode when the ignition switch is ON, OFF/LO/HI/ : See the explanation...
  • Page 165 Driving your vehicle NOTICE CAUTION When washing the vehicle, set the When the ignition switch is ON wiper switch in the OFF position to and the windshield wiper switch stop the auto wiper operation. is placed in the AUTO mode, use Wiper may operate and be damaged caution in the following situa- if the switch is set in AUTO mode...
  • Page 166 Driving your vehicle NOTICE • To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do not oper- ate the wipers when the wind- shield is dry. • To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
  • Page 167 Driving your vehicle If the washer does not work, check WARNING the washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not sufficient, you will need to add Do not use the washer in freez- appropriate non-abrasive windshield ing temperatures without 1st washer fluid to the washer reservoir.

  • Page 168: Defroster

    Driving your vehicle DEFROSTER NOTICE activate rear window defroster, press the rear window • To prevent damage to the conduc- defroster button located in the center tors bonded to the inside surface console switch panel. The indicator of the bottom of the front wind- on the rear window defroster button shield and the rear window, never illuminates when the defroster is ON.

  • Page 169: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Driving your vehicle HAZARD WARNING FLASHER 2GHA2051B The hazard warning flasher causes the rear tail lights and front turn sig- nal lights to flash on and off, which serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise caution when approach- ing or passing your vehicle.

  • Page 170: Automatic Climate Control System

    Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 1. Driver’s temperature control button 8. Dual temperature control selection button 2. Front windshield defrost button 9. Mode selection button 3. Rear window defrost button 10. Air conditioning button 4. Fan speed control button 11.
  • Page 171 Driving your vehicle 2. Push the TEMP button to set the desired temperature. If the temperature is set to the lowest setting 17°C/62°F (Lo), the air conditioning system will oper- ate continuously. 3. To turn the automatic operation off, press any button except tem- perature control button.
  • Page 172 Driving your vehicle Manual operation The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually as well by pushing buttons other than the AUTO button. In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons selected. When pressing any button except AUTO, the functions of the buttons not selected will be controlled auto- 2GHN2078...
  • Page 173 Driving your vehicle Temperature conversion 2. Press the left temperature control Adjusting the driver and passenger to adjust the driver side tempera- side temperature equally If the battery has been discharged or ture. Press the right temperature 1. Press the DUAL button again to disconnected, the temperature mode control to adjust the passenger deactivate DUAL mode (the indi-...
  • Page 174 Driving your vehicle Air intake control button This is used to select outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air posi- tion. To change the air intake control posi- tion, push the control button. 1GHA2081 2GHN2080 Fan speed control button Recirculated air position The indicator light on the button is The fan speed can be set to the illuminated when the recirculated air...
  • Page 175 Driving your vehicle NOTICE WARNING It should be noted that prolonged • Continued climate control operation of the heating in recircu- system operation in the recir- lated air position will cause fogging culated air position may allow of the windshield and side windows humidity to increase inside and the air within the passenger vehicle which may fog the...
  • Page 176 Driving your vehicle 2GHN2075 Mode selection button The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. The air flow outlet port is converted as follows: 2GHA2220A...
  • Page 177 Driving your vehicle Face position Floor position Air flow is directed toward Most of the air flow is direct- the upper body and face. ed to the floor, with a small Additionally, each outlet can amount of the air being be controlled to direct the directed to the windshield air discharged from the out-...
  • Page 178 Driving your vehicle 1GHA2076 1GHA2222 1GHA2258 Instrument panel vents Air conditioning button OFF button Push the A/C button to turn the air If air flow control is not satisfactory, Push the OFF button to turn off the check the instrument panel vents. conditioning system on (indicator air climate control system.
  • Page 179 Driving your vehicle Air conditioning System operation Heating 1. Set the mode to the position. All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are Ventilation 2. Set the air intake to the desired air filled with environmentally friendly 1. Set the mode to the position.
  • Page 180 Driving your vehicle • If warmer air is desired at floor NOTICE Air conditioning system oper- level for bi-level operation, set the ation tips When using the air conditioning sys- mode to the position and tem, monitor the temperature gauge •...
  • Page 181 • The conditioning system an authorized Kia dealer. includes a function that automati- cally turns the air conditioning compressor off if engine coolant temperature approaches an over heating level. The air conditioning...
  • Page 182 The air conditioning system conditioning system is reduced it is should be serviced by an important that the correct type and authorized Kia dealer. Improper amount of oil and refrigerant is service may cause serious used. Otherwise, damage to the injury.
  • Page 183 Driving your vehicle Rear climate control The rear climate control system allows the rear passengers to adjust the temperature and airflow distribu- tion using the control panel located on the back of the center console, facing the rear passenger compart- ment.
  • Page 184 Driving your vehicle 2GHA2226 3. Adjust the direction of the airflow using the vent control lever.

  • Page 185: Windshield Defrosting And Defogging

    Driving your vehicle WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING WARNING Do not use defrost 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 2GHN2229 visibility.
  • Page 186 Driving your vehicle • For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control button to the hot position and the fan speed con- trol button to the highest speed. • If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the mode selection button to the floor- defrost position.

  • Page 187: Driving Tips

    Fuel requirements / 5-2 Emission control system / 5-3 Before driving / 5-5 Suggestions for economical operation / 5-6 Special driving conditions / 5-7 Trailer towing / 5-13 Overloading / 5-20 Label information / 5-21 Driving tips...

  • Page 188: Fuel Requirements

    Gasoline engine (unleaded) Gasoline containing alcohol lems may not be covered by the and methanol Your new Kia vehicle is designed to manufacturer’s warranty if they result use only unleaded fuel with a mini- Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and...

  • Page 189: Emission Control System

    Follow the instructions This vehicle should not be modified. needed) to draw outside air into the following to avoid CO poison- Modification of your Kia could affect vehicle. ing. its performance, safety or durability • Never sit in a parked or stopped and may even violate governmental •...
  • Page 190 Driving tips • Do not operate the engine at high Operating precautions for cat- idle speed for extended periods (5 alytic converters minutes or more). WARNING - Fire • Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission con- A hot exhaust system can ignite trol system.

  • Page 191: 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 192: Suggestions For Economical Operation

    Driving tips SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION • Do not use the air conditioner • Open windows at high speeds can Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where unnecessarily. reduce fuel economy. you drive and when you drive. •...

  • Page 193: 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 194 Driving tips NOTICE Driving at night Driving in the rain Prolonged rocking may cause engine Because night driving presents more Rain and wet roads can make driving over-heating, transaxle damage or hazards than driving in the daylight, dangerous, especially if you’re not failure, and tire damage.
  • Page 195 Driving tips • Use antifreeze-formulated wind- • Driving too fast through large pud- Winter driving dles can affect your brakes. If you shield washer fluid. (Do not use • We recommend that you carry must go through puddles, try to engine coolant antifreeze.) emergency equipment, including drive through them slowly.
  • Page 196 Snow tires Driving in flooded areas WARNING - Snow tire If you mount snow tires on your Kia, Avoid driving through flooded areas size make sure they are radial tires of the unless you are sure the water is no...
  • Page 197 Damage to the will usually disappear within 15 min- HLA's could occur. utes with the engine running at 2000~3000 rpm. If the sound does not disappear, have the engine oil pressure, engine lubrication system HLA's inspected Authorized Kia Dealer. 5 11...

  • Page 198: Trailer Towing

    Driving tips TRAILER TOWING Item Specification WARNING - Towing a Maximum trailer Without trailer brakes 453 (1000) trailer If you don't use the correct weight kg (lbs.) With trailer brakes 907 (2000) equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you NOTICE Your vehicle can tow a trailer.
  • Page 199 Driving tips Load-pulling components such as If you do decide to pull a trailer Weight of the 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 907 you decide to pull a trailer: harder against the load of the added...
  • Page 200 Driving tips Hitches Weight of the trailer tongue 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 front.
  • Page 201 Driving tips Safety chains Trailer brakes Driving with a trailer You should always attach chains If your trailer weighs more than 453 Towing a trailer requires a certain between your vehicle and your trail- kg (1000 lbs.) loaded, then it needs amount of experience.
  • Page 202 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 203 (in excess of 12%) pay close wiring harness. steep downgrade. If you don’t shift attention to the engine coolant Your Authorized Kia Dealer can down, you might have to use your temperature gauge to ensure the assist you in installing the wiring har- brakes so much that they would get engine does not overheat.
  • Page 204 Driving tips Parking on hills When you are ready to leave after However, if you ever have to park your trailer on a hill, here’s how to do parking on a hill Generally, you should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a 1.

  • Page 205: Overloading

    Driving tips OVERLOADING NOTICE Maintenance when trailer tow- CAUTION Due to higher load during trailer The gross axle weight rating usage, overheating might occur in Your vehicle will need service more (GAWR) and the gross vehicle hot days or during uphill driving. If often when you regularly pull a trail- weight rating (GVWR) for your the coolant gauge indicates over-...

  • Page 206: Driving Tips

    Driving tips LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labels Vehicle identification number (VIN) VIN label and identification numbers located on your vehicle. The label locations are identified in the illustrations fol- lows: 1GHA601 2GHA522 Vehicle certification label (MVSS label) VIN bar code 2GHA524 3GHA524...

  • Page 207: Driving Tips

    Driving tips 3GHA523 Tire specification / pressure label 5 21...
  • Page 208 Driving tips HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Glare detection sensor (Continued) CAUTION Indicator light • Retain the original transmitter • When programming for future programming proce- HomeLink® Wireless Control dures (i.e., new vehicle pur- System, you may be operating chase).
  • Page 209 Driving tips Programming NOTICE Flashing For non rolling code garage door Your vehicle may require the ignition openers, follow steps 2 - 3. switch to be turned to the ACC posi- For rolling code garage door open- tion for programming and/or opera- ers, follow steps 2 - 6.
  • Page 210 Driving tips 3. The HomeLink indicator light will Rolling code programming Flashing flash, first slowly and then rapidly. To train a garage door opener (or When the indicator light flashes other rolling code equipped devices) rapidly, both buttons may be with the rolling code feature, follow released.
  • Page 211 Driving tips 6. Return to the vehicle and firmly Operating HomeLink Flashing press release pro- To operate, simply press the pro- grammed HomeLink button up to grammed HomeLink button. three times. The rolling code Activation will now occur for the equipped device should now rec- trained product (garage door, securi- ognize the HomeLink signal and...
  • Page 212 Driving tips Reprogramming a single Gate operator programming & Accessories HomeLink button canadian programming If you would like additional informa- To program a device to HomeLink During programming, your hand-held tion on the HomeLink Wireless Control System, HomeLink compati- using a HomeLink button previously transmitter may automatically stop ble products, or to purchase other trained, follow these steps:...
  • Page 213 Driving tips WARNING The transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modifications expressly approved by the party responsi- ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. IC: 4112104541A Gentex MODEL/FCC ID: NZLSTDHL3 5 27...

  • Page 214: In Case Of An Emergency

    Road warning / 6-2 Overheating / 6-3 Emergency starting / 6-4 Electrical circuit protection / 6-7 Towing / 6-15 If you have a flat tire / 6-20 In case of an emergency...

  • Page 215: Road Warning

    In case of an emergency ROAD WARNING Depress the flasher switch with the ignition switch in any position. The flasher switch is located in the center console switch panel. All turn signal lights will flash simultaneously. • The hazard warning flasher oper- ates whether your vehicle is run- ning or not.

  • Page 216: Overheating

    2. Make sure the air conditioner is heater hoses and connections, and repaired by an Authorized Kia off. radiator, and water pump. If you Dealer. find a major leak or another prob- 3.

  • Page 217: Emergency Starting

    In case of an emergency EMERGENCY STARTING Jump starting NOTICE WARNING - Battery Use only a 12-volt jumper system. Jump starting can be dangerous if • Keep all flames or sparks You can damage a 12-volt starting done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid away from the battery.
  • Page 218 In case of an emergency Connecting jumper cables Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Discharged battery Jumper Cables Booster battery 1GHA401...
  • Page 219 Authorized Kia Dealer. tive terminal of the discharged bat- tery ( ), then connect the other end to the positive terminal on the Refer to illustration on page 6-5.

  • Page 220: Electrical Circuit Protection

    Avoid the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse using the system involved and imme- has blown, the element inside the diately consult an Authorized Kia fuse will be melted. Dealer. Normal Blown...
  • Page 221 Spare fuses are provided in the age the system. fuse panel. 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.
  • Page 222 In case of an emergency Engine compartment 1GHA404 1GHA405 Junction Box Main Fuse 1. Turn the ignition switch and all Main fuse Relay Box other switches off. If the BATT (60A) or ALT (140A) fuse 1GHA411 2. Remove the fuse box cover by are blown, it must be removed as fol- To check the fuse or relay in the removing the bolt on the cover and...

  • Page 223: In Case Of An Emergency

    In case of an emergency Relay panel description Passenger-side panel Engine compartment H/LP DRL* DRL* (RESISTOR) (TAIL) WASHER* H/LAMP (LO-RH) 2GHN601/2GHN602 Relay name Relay description Passenger - side panel BLOWER (HI) Air conditioner blower relay (high) Engine compartment H/LP WASHER* Head lamp washer relay Electronic throttle system relay DRL (RESISTOR)*...
  • Page 224 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. Engine compartment Driver-side knee bolster C/FAN FUSE PULLER A/CON FAN-1 FOG LP CLUSTER TRIP COMPUTER B/ALARM ENG SNSR (FR) P/SEAT(FR)
  • Page 225 In case of an emergency Engine compartment Description Fuse rating Protected component Description Fuse rating Protected component FUEL PUMP Fuel pump 25 H/LP (LO-RH) Headlight (low beam-right) H/LP (LO-LH) Headlight (low-left) 26 P/FUSE-1 All electrical system Anti-lock brake system 27 ECU Engine control unit INJECTOR Injector...
  • Page 226 In case of an emergency Driver-side knee bolster Description Fuse rating Protected component Description Fuse rating Protected component B/ALARM Burglar alarm A/CON Air-conditioning system A/BAG Airbag P/WDW(LH) Power window (left) C/LIGHTER Cigar lighter TAIL LP(RH) Taillight (right) S/WARMER Seat warmer BACK WARN’G Back warning P/WDW(RH)
  • Page 227 In case of an emergency 1. Turn off the engine. NOTICE 2. Turn off the headlights and tail • If the power connector is pulled up Power lights. from the fuse panel, the warning connector chime, AV system, clock and 3.

  • Page 228: Towing

    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 229 In case of an emergency When towing your vehicle in an Tie-down hook emergency without wheel dollies : 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC position. 2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral). 3. Release the parking brake. NOTICE 2GHA410 Failure to place the transaxle shift...
  • Page 230 Also, the wheels, axles, power train, mend you to have it done by an steering and brakes must all be in Authorized Kia dealer or a commer- good condition. cial tow truck service. • Do not use the tow hooks to pull a...
  • Page 231 Contact an easy visibility. aged. Authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service • Drive carefully so that the towing • Fasten the towing cable or chain for assistance.
  • Page 232 In case of an emergency When your vehicle is being NOTICE Tips for towing a stuck vehicle towed by another vehicle To prevent internal damage to the The following methods are effective other than a tow truck (In case transaxle, never tow your vehicle when your vehicle is stuck in mud, of an emergency) from the rear (backwards) with all...
  • Page 233 In case of an emergency IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE Changing tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only. Follow jacking instructions to reduce the possibility of personal injury. 1GHA406 1GHA407 The spare tire, jack, jack handle, Removing the spare tire wheel lug nut wrench and spanner Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt...
  • Page 234 In case of an emergency (Continued) WARNING - Changing • The vehicle can easily roll off tires jack causing serious • Never attempt vehicle repairs injury or death. No person in the traffic lanes of a public should place any portion of road or highway.
  • Page 235 In case of an emergency 1GHA408 4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, 6. Wrap a piece of cloth around the 7. Insert a screwdriver into the notch jack, jack handle, and spare tire tip of the screwdriver to avoid of the wheel cover and pry gently from the vehicle.
  • Page 236 In case of an emergency 1GHA409 1GHA4103 1GHA4104 8. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun- 9. Place the jack at the front or rear 10. Insert the jack handle into the terclockwise one turn each, but do jacking position closest to the tire jack and turn it clockwise, raising not remove any nut until the tire you are changing.
  • Page 237 9~11 kg•m (65-79 lb•ft, use extreme care in checking 88-107 N•m). Improperly tight- for thread style before installing ened wheel lug nuts could cause aftermarket lug nuts or wheels. brake pedal vibration while brak- doubt, consult ing. Authorized Kia Dealer.
  • Page 238 Maintenance services / 7-3 Maintenance schedule / 7-5 Owner maintenance / 7-11 Engine compartment / 7-14 Engine oil and oil filter / 7-15 Engine cooling system / 7-18 Brakes / 7-21 Parking brake / 7-22 Drive belts / 7-23 Power steering / 7-24 Steering wheel / 7-25 Automatic transaxle / 7-25 Lubricants and fluids / 7-28...

  • Page 239: Specifications

    Maintenance Lubricant specifications / 7-51 Exterior care / 7-53 Interior care / 7-57 Maintenance...

  • Page 240: Maintenance Services

    You should retain documents that Kia Dealer perform this work. show proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accor- An Authorized Kia Dealer has facto- dance with the scheduled mainte- ry-trained technicians and genuine nance service charts shown on the Kia parts to service your vehicle following pages.

  • Page 241: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Engine control system...
  • Page 242 Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED) Chassis and body Manual transaxle oil...
  • Page 243 Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED) MAINTENANCE INTERVAL x 1,000 km # Months MAINTENANCE ITEM (1),(3) Automatic transaxle fluid Chassis & underbody bolts & nuts Tire condition & inflation pressure Wheel alignment Tire rotation Steering operation & linkage Power steering fluid & lines Driveshaft u-joints Driveshaft dust boots Seat belts, buckles &...
  • Page 244 Maintenance Chart symbols: I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust of replace. R- Replace or change Lubricate. (1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual (2) More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions. (3) More frequent maintenance is required if the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions: a.

  • Page 245: Owner Maintenance

    Maintenance OWNER MAINTENANCE When you stop for fuel: While operating your vehicle: Owner maintenance schedule • Check the engine oil level. • Note any changes in the sound of The following lists are vehicle checks the exhaust or any smell of and inspections that should be per- •...
  • Page 246 Maintenance At least monthly: At least twice a year At least once a year : (i.e., every Spring and Fall) : • Check coolant level in the coolant • Clean body and door drain holes. recovery reservoir. • Check radiator, heater and air con- •...
  • Page 247 It becomes even more warranty coverage. For details, read dangerous when you wear the separate Kia Warranty & jewelry or loose clothing. Maintenance book provided with These can become entangled the vehicle. If you're unsure about...

  • Page 248: Engine Compartment

    Maintenance ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Auto transaxle oil dipstick 5. Air cleaner 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Radiator cap 9. Positive battery terminal 10.

  • Page 249: Engine Oil And Oil Filter

    Maintenance ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER Checking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating tempera- ture. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan.
  • Page 250 Maintenance 6. Install the oil filter and tighten it. CAUTION PROPOSITION 65 (Refer to the oil filter caution label WARNING • Both the oil and engine are for tightening instructions.) hot. Do not burn yourself. Used engine oil may cause irri- 7.
  • Page 251 Use only the specified Service fied filter. Consult an Authorized Grade engine oil. (Refer Kia Dealer. “Recommended Lubricants” later in • Follow these instructions careful- this section.) ly. An improper oil filter installa- tion can cause oil leakage and engine damage. Drained engine oil...

  • Page 252: 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 253 If the coolant level is low, add enough specified coolant to provide protec- tion against freezing and corrosion. Bring the level to F, but do not over- fill. If frequent additions are required, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for a cooling system inspection.
  • Page 254 Maintenance 5. Run the engine at idle with the radiator cap off. Slowly add addi- tional coolant as necessary. 6. At this point, wait until the engine reaches normal operating temper- ature. Depress the accelerator two or three times; then add coolant as required.

  • Page 255: Brakes

    Maintenance BRAKES WARNING In the event the brake system requires frequent additions of fluid, the vehicle should be inspected by an Authorized Kia Dealer. WARNING 1GHA5005 1GHA422 When changing and adding Checking brake fluid level If the level is low, add fluid to the brake fluid, handle it carefully.

  • Page 256: Parking Brake

    196 N) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an Authorized Kia Dealer. Stroke : 88~98 mm (3.5~3.8 in) 7 19...

  • Page 257: Drive Belts

    Kia Dealer. Belt routing should also be checked to be sure there is no interference between the belts and other parts of the engine.

  • Page 258: Power Steering

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

  • Page 259: Steering Wheel

    Standard value: 30 mm (1.2 in) or minutes, the level can be checked less after warming the fluid using the fol- lowing procedure. NOTICE If the measured value exceeds the standard value, have the system checked by an authorized Kia deal-...
  • Page 260 1GHA413 begin to look darker. The color may If the fluid has been warmed to nor- eventually appear light brown. mal operating temperature of approx- Therefore, have an Authorized Kia WARNING - Parking brake imately 70~80°C (158~176°F), the dealer change...
  • Page 261 Maintenance Changing the automatic 2. Remove the drain plug located at NOTICE the bottom of the transaxle pan. transaxle fluid Do NOT overfill the automatic 3. After the oil has drained complete- transaxle reservoir. Doing so can 1. Raise and suitably support the ly, install a new washer on the cause a seal “blow out”, loss of fluid, vehicle.

  • Page 262: 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 263: Air Cleaner

    3. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner used. It must be replaced when nec- uine Kia parts. housing with a clean, damp cloth. essary, and should not be cleaned 5. Lock the cover with the cover and reused.

  • Page 264: Air Conditioner Air Filter

    Maintenance AIR CONDITIONER AIR FILTER Replace the element according to Evaporator core Blower the Scheduled Maintenance Section. If the vehicle is operated in extreme- ly dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals. (Refer to Maintenance Schedule in this sec- Inside vehicle...

  • Page 265: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1GHA418 1GHA417 2GHA419 2. With the glove box open, grasp 3. Pull the hooks under the air condi- 4. Replace the air conditioner filter. both sides of the glove box, push tioner air filter cover upwards and 5. Reassemble in the reverse order inward on the stoppers and pull remove the cover.

  • Page 266: Wiper Blades

    Maintenance WIPER BLADES Contamination of either the wind- Windshield wiper blade shield or the wiper blades with for- replacement eign matter can reduce the effective- When the wipers no longer clean ness of the windshield wipers. adequately, the blades may be worn Common sources of contamination or cracked, and require replacement.
  • Page 267 Maintenance Metal support Retainer Pull out Retainer Push Plastic locking clip Tabs MMSA7014 MMSA7015 MMSA7016 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the 2. Firmly grasp the end of the rubber 3. Remove the metal retainers from wiper blade assembly to expose blade and pull until the tabs are the rubber blade and install them the plastic locking clip.

  • Page 268: Battery

    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 269 Maintenance Battery recharging (Continued) Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, • When lifting a plastic-cased calcium-based battery. battery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery • If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for exam- acid to leak, resulting in per- sonal injury.
  • Page 270 Maintenance Items to be reset after the battery (Continued) WARNING - Recharging has been discharged or the bat- • Disconnect the battery charg- battery tery has been disconnected. er in the following order. When recharging the battery, • Driver seat position memory sys- 1.

  • Page 271: Tires And Wheels

    (10 psi) or more) can lead to have it checked by an Authorized cle handling, and minimum tire wear. severe heat build-up, especially Kia Dealer. on hot days and when driving at (Continued) high speed. This can potentially cause tread separation and...
  • Page 272 Maintenance (Continued) Tire rotation With a full-size spare tire • Overinflation produces a harsh To equalize tread wear, it is recom- ride, handling problems, excessive mended that the tires be rotated wear at the center of the tire tread, every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or and a greater possibility of dam- sooner if irregular wear develops.
  • Page 273 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 factory to give you the longest tire life Rotate radial tires that have an and best overall performance.
  • Page 274 Tire Label or then replace the two front or speedometer calibration, head- by an Authorized Kia Dealer. two rear tires as a pair. light aim and bumper height. Failure to follow these precau- Replacing just one tire can tions can adversely affect the seriously affect your vehicle’s...

  • Page 275: Index

    Maintenance Tire size designation Wheel size designation Tire speed ratings A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire Wheels are also marked with impor- The chart below shows many of the size designation. You will need this tant information that you need if you different speed ratings currently information when selecting replace- ever have to replace one.
  • Page 276 The tires available as standard or Sustained high temperature can optional equipment on Kia vehicles cause the material of the tires to may vary with respect to grade. degenerate and reduce tires life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tires failure.
  • Page 277 Maintenance Checking a tire life WARNING WARNING - Tire If any tires that are over 6 years temperature A tire more than 6 years old may based on the manufacturing date, The temperature grade for this cause separation of the cord tire strength performance...

  • Page 278: Bulb Replacement

    Prior to working on the light, expertise, consult firmly apply the parking brake Authorized Kia Dealer. In many and ensure that the ignition cases, it is difficult to replace switch is turned to the “LOCK” vehicle light bulbs because...
  • Page 279 Maintenance (Continued) • If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediate- ly and carefully dispose of it. • Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down before han- dling it. 2GHA744 1GHA423 1. Open the hood. 2.
  • Page 280 Do not attempt to replace or inspect the low beam (XENON bulb) due to electric shock dan- ger. If the low beam (XENON bulb) is not working, have your vehicle checked Authorized Kia Dealer. * HID : High Intensity Discharge 7 43...
  • Page 281 Maintenance Interior lights bulb replace- Front map lamp Vanity mirror lamp ment 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens from the interi- or light housing. CAUTION Prior to working on the Interior 1GHA561 Lights, ensure that the “OFF” Trunk room lamp button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiv-...
  • Page 282 4. Install a new bulb. Door courtesy and foot lamp 5. Reinstall the lens securely with the bulb replacement lens retaining screws. If the light bulb is not operating, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia Dealer. 7 45...
  • Page 283 Maintenance 1GHA501 1GHA429 1GHA430 2. Remove the service cover by turn- 3. Remove the socket from the 4. Remove the bulb from the socket ing the plastic screw counterclock- assembly by turning the socket by pressing it in and rotating it until wise and removing the cover.
  • Page 284 Maintenance High mounted stop light Tail light Back-up light 1GHA5008 Tail, back-up and high mount- ed stop light bulb replacement If the light bulb is not operating, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia Dealer. 7 47...
  • Page 285 Maintenance LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Recommended lubricants These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle. To help achieve proper engine and Lubricant Classification powertrain performance and durabil- Engine oil *¹ API Service SH or above ity, use only lubricants of the proper Automatic transaxle fluid DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III quality.
  • Page 286 Maintenance Recommended SAE viscosity When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be number operated in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart. NOTICE Always be sure to clean the area Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers around any filler plug, drain plug, °C...
  • Page 287 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 288 Maintenance Waxing NOTICE Finish damage repair Wax the vehicle when water will no • Wiping dust or dirt off the body Deep scratches or stone chips in the longer bead on the paint. with a dry cloth will scratch the painted surface must be repaired finish.
  • Page 289 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 290 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 291 Maintenance INTERIOR CARE Fabric Interior general precautions 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 292 Specifications / 8-2 Specifications...
  • Page 293 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 Weights Item mm (in) Item kg (lb) Overall length 4,979 (196.0) Curb weight 1834~1857 (4043~4094) Overall width 1,850 (72.8)
  • Page 294 Specifications Engine Electrical system Size Gasoline Engine Item Gasoline Engine Battery 12V / 80AH (20HR) BoreXStroke 93 mm X 85.8 mm (3.66 in X 3.38 in) Alternator 13.5V / 120A Displacement 3497 cc (213.3 cu.in) Starter 12V-1.2kW Compression Ratio 10.0 1.0 mm ~ 1.1 mm Spark Plug Specification...
  • Page 295 Specifications Gear ratio Tires Engine Gasoline Item Front Rear Gear Automatic transmission Tire size 225/60R16 98H 225/60R16 98H 3.789 Inflation pressure 210 (30) 210 (30) 2.057 kPa (psi) 1.421 Wheel size 6.5J x 16 6.5J x 16 1.039 Wheel lug nut torque 9~11 9~11 0.731...
  • Page 296 Specifications Light Bulbs Capacities Light Bulb Wattage Lubricant Volume Classification Headlights (High/Low) 55/55 or 35* Engine oil 4.3 l (4.5 qt.) API SERVICE SH or above Front turn signal lights (LED type) 13.2 Transaxle DIAMOND ATF SP-III, 8.5 l (9.0 qt.) Position lights fluid SK ATF SP-III...

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