Table Of Contents - Kia SEPHIA 2000 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Vehicle Break-In Process7
Interior And Exterior Overview. Diagram9
Instrument Panel Overview. Diagram10
Knowing Your Vehicle. Contents11
Keys12
Door Locks13
Operating Door Locks With Key/Without Key13
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle14
Automatic Door Locks15
Roar Door Child Safety Lock15
Manual Windows16
Power Windows16
Driver's Door Power Window Controls17
Driver's Window Automatic-Down Window Switch17
Driver's Power Window Switch17
Power Window Lock Switch Feature18
Passenger Door Power Window Controls19
Seats19
Front Seat Adjustment20
Adjusting The Front Seatack Recliner21
Adjusting The Height Of Driver's Seat Cushion22
Adjustable Headrest23
Split Folding Rear Seat24
Safety Belt Restraint System25
Warning: Twisted Safety Belts/Safety Belt Usage26
Warning: Safety Belts After A Collision27
Safety Belt Care28
Damage To Safety Belts28
Restraint Of Pregnant Women28
Restraint Of Infants And Small Children29
Caution: Hot Metal Parts29
Warning - Children On Laps29
Restraint Of Large Children30
Child Restraint Anchorage Fitting31
Child Restraint Anchorage Position32
Placement Of A Child Restraint System33
Safety Belt Warning Light And Chime34
To Fasten The Front Lap/Shoulder Belt34
Adjustable Shoulder Anchor36
To Unfasten The Front Lap/Shoulder Belt37
Rear Safety Belts37
Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt38
Lap Belt Only (Rear Center Seat)39
Warning - Rear Lap/Shoulder Safety Belts39
Proper Use And Care Of The Safety Belt System41
What Your Aid Bag System Does/Does Not Do42
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go Off In A Collision?42
The Importance Of Using Safety Belts42
Air Bag System Components43
How The Air Bag System Works44
Air Bag Injuries45
Noise And Smoke46
The Importance Of The Passenger Being Properly Seated46
Air Bag Warning Light47
Supplemental Restraint System Service48
Srs Modificatons49
Air Bag Warning Label49
Trunk Lid50
Remote Trunk Lid Release51
Opening The Hood51
Closing The Hood53
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release53
Warning - Fuel Filling54
Horn55
Outside Rearview Mirror56
Outside Rearview Mirror Manual Remote Control57
Outside Rearview Mirror Electric Remote Control57
Day/Night Rearview Mirror58
Dome Light59
Cup Holders And Console Storage Compartment60
Driving Your Vehicle. Contents62
Ignition Switch And Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock63
Ignition Switch Position63
Turning The Ignition Key To The Start Position64
Automatic And Manual Transaxle64
Starting The Engine65
If The Engine Fails To Start When The Engine Is Warm66
The Starter Will Not Operate If67
Excessive Engine Noise67
Manual Transaxle Operation68
Shift Point Recommendations69
Upshifting69
Downshifting69
Automatic Transaxle: O/D (Overdrive) System70
Automatic Transaxle Operation71
Transaxle Ranges71
O/D Off Indicator72
Normal Operation: P (Park)72
Normal Operation: R (Reverse)/N (Neutral)73
Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start73
Shift Lock System74
Shift Lock Override74
Brake System76
Power Brakes76
Anti Lock Brakes (Abs)76
If The Abs Warning Light Is On77
In The Event Of Brake Failure78
Disc Brake Wear Indicators79
Rear Drum Brakes79
Warning - Brake Wear79
Parking Brake80
Power Steering82
Cruise Control82
To Set Cruise Control Speed83
To Cancel Cruise Control84
To Turn Cruise Control Off84
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed84
To Temporarily Accelerate With Cruise Control On85
To Decrease The Cruising Speed85
To Resume Cruising Speed At More Than 40 Km/H (25 Mph)85
Instrument Cluster: Without Tachometer87
Gauges: Speedometer/Odometer/Trip Meter/Tachometer88
Fuel Gauge89
Engine Temperature Gauge89
Instrument Panel Illumination90
Warning Lights/Audible Indicators90
Parking Brake And Brake Fluid Warning90
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning91
Safety Belt Warning91
Air Bag Warning91
Charging System Warning91
If The Warning Light Illuminates While Driving92
Engine Oil Pressure Warning92
Low Fuel Level Warning92
Malfunction Indicator Light92
Key Reminder Warning Chime93
Lights-On Warning Chime93
Headlight High Beam Indicator93
O/D Off Indicator (Automatic Transaxle)93
Door Ajar Warning94
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light94
Rear Window Defroster Indicator94
Lighting Control. First Position94
Lighting: Second Position95
Lighting: Flashing Headlights95
Turn Signals96
Lane Change Signals96
Daytime Running Lights96
Windshield Wipers97
Variable-Speed Intermittent Wipers97
One-Touch Wipers98
Windshield Washers98
Windshield Washer (With Intermittent Wipe)99
Windshield Washer (Without Intermittent Wipe)99
Rear Window Defroster100
Cigarette Lighter101
Front Ashtray102
Glove Box102
Sunvisors103
Vanity Mirror103
Climate Control System104
Fan Speed Control Knob104
Mode Selection104
Face Position/Face-Floor Position/Floor Position104
Floor-Defrost Position105
Defrost Position105
Temperature Control Knob105
Air Intake Control Switch105
Outside (Fresh) Air Position106
Air Conditioning Switch106
Ventilation106
Heating107
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging107
Air Conditioning108
Air Conditioning System Operating Tips109
Rear Heater Duct109
Driving Tips. Contents110
Fuel Requirements111
Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol111
Emission Control System112
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions (Carbon Monoxide)112
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters113
Before Driving113
Necessary Inspections Before Driving114
Before Starting114
Drunk Driving114
Drugs And Driving114
Suggestions For Economical Operation115
Warning - Engine Off Motion116
Hazardous Driving116
Warning -Downshifting116
Rocking The Vehicle117
Driving At Night117
Driving In The Rain118
Winter Driving118
Snow Tires119
Tire Chains119
Driving In Flooded Areas120
Trailer Towing120
Overloading121
Label Information121
Vehicle Identification Number121
Vehicle Certification Label122
Vehicle Emission Control Information And Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram122
Chassis Number123
Tire Specification/Pressure Label123
In Case Of An Emergency. Contents124
Hazard Warning Flasher125
Overheating125
Warning - Removing Radiator Cap126
Jump Starting127
Emergency Starting127
Connecting Jumper Cables128
Push-Starting129
Electrical Circuit Protection130
Fuses130
Fuse Replacement131
Fuse Panel Description133
Driver's Side Kick Panel135
Engine Compartment135
Towing136
Tie-Down Hooks137
If You Have A Flat Tire138
Storing The Spare Tire, Jack And Tools138
To Remove The Jack138
To Remove Spare Tire139
Use Of Compact Spare Tire139
Changine Tires: Jacking Instructions141
Tire Replacement141
Changing A Front Tire142
Changing Tires: Jack Location143
Maintenance. Contents146
Maintenance Services/Owner's Responsibility148
Scheduled Maintenance Service149
Schedule 1 - Normal Maintenance150
Schedule 2 - Severe Maintenance153
Owner Maintenance Schedule156
Owner Maintenance Precautions156
Warning - Engine Cooling Fans157
Engine Compartment View158
Checking The Engine Oil Level159
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter160
Oil Capacity161
Engine Cooling System161
Checking The Coolant Level162
Removing Radiator Cap162
Changing Coolant163
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level165
Brake Fluid Reservoir165
Checking The Parking Brake166
Checking The Power Steering Fluid Level167
Checking The Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level168
Using The Hot/Cold Fluid Scale170
Checking The Washer Fluid Level171
Body Lubrication171
Air Cleaner: Element Replacement172
Wiper Blade Maintenance173
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement173
Battery Dangers176
Battery Maintenance177
Battery Recharging177
Tire Care179
Inflation Pressures179
Tire Rotation180
Tire Replacement/Tread Wear Indicator181
Compact Spare Tire Replacement182
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance182
Wheel Replacement183
Tire Size Designation184
Wheel Size Designation184
Tire Speed Ratings184
Uniform Tire Quality Grading185
Tread Wear186
Traction - A, B And C186
Temperature - A, B And C186
Headlight Bulb Replacement187
Parking Light Bulb Replacement189
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement190
Rear Brake Light Bulb Replacement192
Rear Turn Signal, Rear Running Light And Backup Light Bulb Replacement195
Dome Light Bulb Replacement196
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement197
Center High-Mounted Stoplight Bulb Replacement198
Recommended Lubricants201
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number202
Temperature Range For Sae Viscosity Numbers Table202
Exterior Car203
Washing203
Waxing204
Finish Damage Repair204
Bright-Metal Maintenance205
Underbody Maintenance205
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance205
Interior Care206
Interior General Precautions206
Interior Care: Fabric206
Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing Cleaning207
Interior Window Glass Cleaning207
Specifications: Dimensions, Weights, Air Conditioner209
Specifications: Light Bulbs, Tires, Fuses210
Specifications: Engine, Electrical System, Capacities211
Specifications: Gear Ratio, Clutch212
Index213