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Kia Carens 2012 Manual (380 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Introduction
4
Fuel Requirements
6
Gasoline Engine
6
Leaded
6
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
6
Use of MTBE
7
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
7
Diesel Fuel
7
Vehicle Break-In Process
8
Biodiesel
8
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Cluster
9
Your Vehicle at a Glance
10
Interior Overview
11
Table of Contents
12
Instrument Panel Overview
12
Engine Compartment
13
Safety Features of Your Vehicle
15
Seats
16
Front Seat
16
2Nd Row Seats
16
3Rd Row Seats
16
Front Seat Adjustment - Manual
19
Forward and Backward
19
To Move the Seat Forward or Backward
19
To Recline the Seatback
19
Seat Cushion Height (for Driver’s Seat)
20
Headrest
20
Forward and Backward Adjustment
21
Adjusting the Height up and down
21
Active Headrest
22
Seat Warmer
22
Seatback Pocket
23
Front Seat Adjustment - Power
24
Rear Seat Adjustment
25
Seat Cushion Height
25
Seatback Angle
25
Walk-In Seat
28
Folding the Rear Seat
29
To Fold down the Rear Seatback
31
Full Flat Seat
33
Seat Belt Warning
36
To Fasten Your Seat Belt
37
Lap/Shoulder Belt
37
To Release the Seat Belt
39
Lap Belt
39
3-Point Rear Centre Seat Belt
41
To Fasten the Rear Centre Seat Belt
41
To Unfasten the Rear Centre Seat Belt
42
Stowing the Rear Seat Belt
43
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
44
3Rd Row Seat (7-Seater)
44
Infant or Small Child
47
Seat Belt Precautions
47
Larger Children
48
Pregnant Women
48
Injured Person
48
One Person Per Belt
48
Care of Seat Belts
49
Periodic Inspection
49
When to Replace Seat Belts
49
Child Restraint System
50
Using a Child Restraint System
51
On Rear Seat Centre Position
51
Installing a Child Restraint System by Lap/Shoulder Belt
53
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with Tether Anchor System
55
To Secure the Child Restraint Seat
59
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System
60
SRS Components and Functions
61
Passenger’s Front Air Bag
62
Driver’s Front Air Bag
62
Driver's and Passenger's Front Air Bag
63
To Deactivate or Reactivate the Passenger’s Front Air Bag:
67
Curtain Air Bag
71
Side Air Bags
74
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions
74
How Does the Air Bag System Operate
77
Noise and Smoke
78
Installing Child Restraint on Front Passenger’s Seat Is Forbidden
78
Air Bag Warning Light
79
SRS Care
79
Additional Safety Precautions
80
Adding Equipment to or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
81
Air Bag Warning Label
82
Features of Your Vehicle
83
Keys
85
Record Your Key Number
85
Key Operations
85
To Activate the Immobiliser System
86
To Deactivate the Immobiliser System
86
Immobiliser System
86
Remote Keyless Entry
87
Remote Keyless Entry System Operations
87
Tailgate Unlock
87
Transmitter Precautions
88
Battery Replacement
88
Theft-Alarm System
89
Armed Stage
89
Theft-Alarm Stage
90
Disarmed Stage
90
Door Locks
91
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
91
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
92
With Central Door Lock Switch
92
With the Door Lock Button
92
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System
94
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
94
Closing the Tailgate
95
Opening the Tailgate
95
Tailgate
95
Emergency Tailgate Safety Release
96
Windows
97
Power Windows
98
Window Opening and Closing
98
Auto down Window
98
Auto Up/Down Window
99
Automatic Reversal
99
Power Window Lock Button
100
Bonnet
101
Opening the Bonnet
101
Closing the Bonnet
102
Fuel Filler Lid
103
Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
103
Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
103
Emergency Fuel Filer Lid Release
105
Sunroof
106
Sliding the Sunroof
107
Tilting the Sunroof
107
Sunshade
108
Resetting the Sunroof
109
Steering Wheel
110
Power Steering
110
A Tilt Steering Wheel Allows You to Adjust
110
Horn
111
Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM)
112
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
112
Inside Rearview Mirror
112
Mirrors
112
To Operate the Electric Rearview Mirror
113
To Operate the Compass
113
Heading Display
113
Calibration Procedure
114
Setting the Compass Zone
115
Compass Zone Map
116
Outside Rearview Mirror
117
Manual Type
118
Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
118
Remote Control
118
Electric Type
119
Instrument Cluster
120
- Instrument Panel Illumination
  121
- Gauges
  121
- Speedometer
  121
- Tachometer
  122
- Engine Temperature Gauge
  122
- Fuel Gauge
  123
- Odometer/Tripmeter
  124
- Trip Computer
  125
- Odometer (Km or MI)
  125
- Driving Time
  126
- Average Speed (Km/H or MPH)
  126
- Average Fuel Consumption
  127
- Distance to Empty (Km or MI)
  127
- Warnings and Indicators
  127
- Seat Belt Warning Light
  129
- Seat Belt Warning Chime
  129
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights
  130
- High Beam Indicator
  130
- Engine Oil Pressure Warning
  130
- Parking Brake Warning
  131
- Low Brake Fluid Level Warning
  131
- Door Ajar Warning Light
  132
- Tailgate Open Warning Light
  132
- Charging System Warning
  132
- Front Fog Light Indicator
  132
- Immobiliser Indicator
  133
- Low Fuel Level Warning
  133
- Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator
  133
- ESP Indicator (Electronic Stability Program)
  134
- ESP off Indicator
  134
- Cruise Indicator
  134
- Fuel Filter Warning Light
  135
- Glow Indicator
  135
- Key Reminder Warning Chime
  135
- Cruise SET Indicator
  135
- Rear Parking Assist System
  136
- Operation of the Rear Parking Assist System
  136
- Types of Warning Sound
  136
- The Detecting Range May Decrease
  137
- Rear Parking Assist System Precautions
  137
- Non-Operational Conditions of Rear Parking Assist System
  137
- Self-Diagnosis
  138
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  138
- Lighting
  139
- Battery Saver Function
  139
- Lighting Control
  139
- Parking Light Position
  139
- Headlight Position
  140
- Auto Light Position
  140
- High Beam Operation
  141
- Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
  141
- Front Fog Light
  142
- Rear Fog Light
  142
- Daytime Running Light
  143
- Headlight Leveling Device
  143
- Wipers and Washers
  144
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
  144
- Rear Window Wiper/Washer
  144
- Windshield Wipers
  145
- Auto Control
  145
- Windshield Washers
  147
- Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
  148
- Interior Light
  149
- Map Lamp
  149
- Room Lamp
  149
- Defroster
  150
- Vanity Mirror Lamp
  150
- Rear Window Defroster
  151
- Outside Mirror Defroster
  151
- Front Windshield Deicer
  151
- Manual Climate Control System
  152
- Heating and Air Conditioning
  153
- MAX A/C-Level
  154
- Face-Level
  154
- Bi-Level
  154
- Mode Selection
  154
- Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, E, D)
  155
- Defrost-Level (A, D)
  155
- Instrument Panel Vents
  155
- Temperature Control
  155
- Outside (Fresh) Air Position
  156
- Air Intake Control
  156
- Recirculated Air Position
  156
- Fan Speed Control
  157
- Air Conditioning
  157
- System Operation
  158
- Operation Tips
  158
- Air Conditioning System Operation Tips
  159
- Climate Control Air Filter
  159
- Automatic Climate Control System
  161
- Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
  162
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
  163
- Temperature Conversion
  165
- To Defrost Outside Windshield
  169
- To Defog Inside Windshield
  169
- Defogging Logic
  170
- Storage Compartment
  171
- Centre Console Storage
  171
- Multi Box
  172
- Sunglass Holder
  172
- Luggage Box
  173
- Luggage Side Tray
  173
- Interior Features
  174
- Cigarette Lighter
  174
- Cup Holder
  175
- Front
  175
- Front/Rear
  176
- Sunvisor
  176
- Power Outlet
  177
- Display Conversion
  178
- Minute
  178
- Reset
  178
Digital Clock
178
- Shopping Bag Holder
  179
- Clothes Hanger
  179
- Luggage Net Holder
  179
- Cargo Security Screen
  180
- Exterior Feature
  181
- Roof Rack
  181
- Audio System
  183
- Roof Antenna
  183
- Audio Remote Control
  183
- RADIO Mode
  184
- CDP Mode
  184
- CDC Mode
  184
- Aux, USB and Ipod Port
  184
- How Car Audio Works
  185
- FM Reception
  185
- AM(MW, LW) Reception
  186
- FM Radio Station
  186
- Station Swapping
  187
- Multi-Path Cancellation
  187
- Care of Disc
  188
- Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa710)
  189
- Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa710R)
  190
- Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa760)
  191
- Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa760R)
  192
- FM Selection Button
  193
- AM Selection Button
  193
- Preset Button
  193
- AST(AUTO STORE) Button
  193
- FADER Control
  194
- BALANCE Control
  194
- BASS Control
  194
- MIDDLE Control
  194
- Cdp, Aux (Pa710)
  195
- Cdp, Aux (Pa710R)
  196
- CDC, Aux (Pa760)
  197
- CDC, Aux (Pa760R)
  198
- RANDOM Play Button
  199
- CD Loading Slot
  199
- REPEAT Button
  199
- CD Eject Button
  199
- CD Indicator(CDP Only)
  200
- FOLDER Moving Button
  200
- CD LOAD Button
  200
- AUX Selection Button
  200
- Using Usb (Pa710)
  203
- Using Usb (Pa710R)
  204
- Using Usb (Pa760)
  205
- Using Usb (Pa760R)
  206
- INFO Selection Button
  207
- TRACK Moving Button
  207
- USB Selection Butto
  207
- Driving Your Vehicle
  214
- Before Starting
  216
- Before Driving
  216
- Necessary Inspections
  216
- Before Entering Vehicle
  216
- Key Positions
  217
- Illuminated Ignition Switch
  217
- Ignition Switch Position
  217
- ACC (Accessory)
  217
- Starting the Engine
  218
Shift Lever
218
- Starting the Diesel Engine
  219
- Starting and Stopping the Engine for Turbocharger Intercooler
  219
- Manual Transaxle
  220
- Manual Transaxle Operation
  220
- Using the Clutch
  221
- Downshifting
  221
- Good Driving Practices
  222
- Automatic Transaxle Operation
  223
- Automatic Transaxle
  223
- Transaxle Ranges
  224
- N (Neutral)
  225
- R (Reverse)
  225
- D (Drive)
  225
- Sports Mode
  226
- Shift Lock System
  227
- Shift-Lock Override
  227
- Ignition Key Interlock System
  227
- Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
  229
- Brake System
  230
- Power Brakes
  230
- In the Event of Brake Failure
  230
- Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
  231
- Applying the Parking Brake
  231
Parking Brake Pedal
231
- Releasing the Parking Brake
  232
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
  233
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  235
- ESP Operation
  236
- ESP on Condition
  236
- When Operating
  236
- ESP Operation off
  236
- Indicator Light
  237
- ESP off Usage
  237
- When Driving
  237
- Good Braking Practices
  238
- Cruise Control System
  240
- To Set Cruise Control Speed
  241
- To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
  241
- To Decrease the Cruising Speed
  242
- To Cancel Cruise Control
  242
- To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
  242
- To Resume Cruising Speed at more than Approximately 40 Km/H
  243
- To Turn Cruise Control off
  243
- Economical Operation
  244
- Rocking the Vehicle
  246
- Special Driving Conditions
  246
- Hazardous Driving Conditions
  246
- Smooth Cornering
  247
- Driving at Night
  247
- Driving in the Rain
  248
- Driving in Flooded Areas
  248
- Highway Driving
  249
- Winter Driving
  250
- Snowy or Icy Conditions
  250
- Snow Tyres
  250
- Tyre Chains
  251
- Chain Installation
  251
- Check Battery and Cables
  252
- Check Spark Plugs and Ignition System
  252
- Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant
  252
- To Keep Locks from Freezing
  253
- Carry Emergency Equipment
  253
- Use Approved Window Washer Anti-Freeze in System
  253
- Trailer Towing
  254
- Hitches
  255
- Safety Chains
  256
- Trailer Brakes
  256
- Driving with a Trailer
  256
- Following Distance
  257
- Passing
  257
- Backing up
  257
- Making Turns
  257
- Driving on Grades
  258
- Parking on Hills
  258
- Maintenance When Trailer Towing
  259
Brake Pedal
259
- If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
  260
- Weight of the Trailer
  261
- Weight of the Trailer Tongue
  261
- Vehicle Curb Weight
  262
- Cargo Weight
  262
- Base Curb Weight
  262
- Vehicle Weight
  262
- Loading Your Vehicle - for Australia
  263
- Certification Label
  263
- Tyre Label
  263
- What to Do in an Emergency
  264
- Road Warning
  265
- If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing
  265
- If You Have a Flat Tyre While Driving
  265
- If Engine Doesn't Turn over or Turns over Slowly
  266
- If the Engine will Not Start
  266
- If Engine Stalls While Driving
  266
- Emergency Starting
  267
- Jump Starting
  267
- Jump Starting Procedure
  268
- Push-Starting
  268
- If the Engine Overheats
  269
- Jacking Instructions
  270
- Jack and Tools
  270
- If You Have a Flat Tyre (with Spare Tyre, if Equipped)
  270
- Removing and Storing the Spare Tyre
  271
- To Remove the Spare Tyre
  271
- To Store the Spare Tyre
  272
- Changing Tyres
  272
- Wheel Nut Tightening Torque
  275
- Carrying a Flat Tyre
  278
- To Place a Flat Tyre in the Vehicle
  279
- If You Have a Flat Tyre (with Tyremobilitykit, if Equipped)
  280
- 2Nd Stage: Check Tyre Pressure
  284
- Technical Data
  288
- Towing
  289
- Towing Service
  289
- Removable Towing Hook (Rear)
  290
- Emergency Towing
  291
- Emergency Towing Precautions
  292
- Tie-Down Hook
  293
- Maintenance
  294
Engine Oil Filler Cap
295
Brake Fluid Reservoir
295
Air Cleaner
295
Fuse Box
295
Negative Battery Terminal
295
Positive Battery Terminal
295
- Maintenance Services
  297
- Owner’s Responsibility
  297
- Owner Maintenance Precautions
  298
- While Operating Your Vehicle
  299
- Owner Maintenance
  299
- Owner Maintenance Schedule
  299
- At Least Monthly
  300
- At Least Twice a Year
  300
- At Least Once a Year
  300
- Scheduled Maintenance Service
  301
- Normal Maintenance Schedule - for Australia
  302
- Maintenance under Severe Usage Conditions
  309
- Severe Driving Conditions
  310
- Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
  311
- Drive Belts
  311
- Fuel Filter (Cartridge)
  311
- Engine Oil and Filter
  311
- Timing Belt
  312
- Vapour Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
  312
- Air Cleaner Filter
  312
- Valve Clearance
  312
- Brake Hoses and Lines
  313
- Cooling System
  313
- Manual Transaxle Fluid
  313
- Coolant
  313
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
313
- Drive Shafts and Boots
  314
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant
  314
- Power Steering Pump, Belt and Hoses
  314
- Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
  314
- Checking the Engine Oil Level
  315
- Engine Oil
  315
- Engine Coolant
  316
- Checking the Coolant Level
  316
- Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
  316
Radiator Cap
316
- Changing the Coolant
  318
- Brake and Clutch Fluid
  319
- Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
  319
- Checking the Power Steering Hose
  320
- Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
  320
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
320
- Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  321
- Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
  321
- Changing the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  322
- Washer Fluid
  323
- Checking the Washer Fluid Level
  323
- Checking the Parking Brake
  323
- Fuel Filter Cartridge Replacement
  324
- Draining Water from Fuel Filter
  324
- Fuel Filter (for Diesel)
  324
- Air Cleaner
  325
- Filter Replacement
  325
- Filter Inspection
  327
- Wiper Blades
  329
- Blade Inspection
  329
- Blade Replacement
  329
- Rear Window Wiper Blade
  330
- Front Windshield Wiper Blade
  330
- Battery
  331
- For Best Battery Service
  331
- Battery Recharging
  332
- Tyres and Wheels
  333
- Tyre Care
  333
- Reset Items
  333
- Recommended Cold Tyre Inflation Pressures
  333
- Checking Tyre Inflation Pressure
  335
- How to Check
  335
- Tyre Rotation
  336
- Wheel Alignment and Tyre Balance
  337
- Tyre Replacement
  337
- Compact Spare Tyre Replacement
  338
- Wheel Replacement
  339
- Tyre Traction
  339
- Tyre Maintenance
  339
- Tyre Sidewall Labeling
  339
- Example Wheel Size Designation
  340
- Wheel Size Designation
  340
- Example Tyre Size Designation
  340
- Tyre Speed Ratings
  340
- Maximum Load Rating
  341
- Tyre Ply Composition and Material
  341
- Checking Tyre Life
  341
- Traction - AA, A, B & C
  342
- Temperature -A, B & C
  342
- Fusible Link
  343
- Cartridge Type
  343
- Fuses
  343
- Blade Type
  343
- Inner Panel Fuse Replacement
  344
- Memory Fuse
  345
- Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement
  345
- Main Fuse
  346
- Engine Compartment Fuse Panel
  347
- Diesel Only
  347
- Inner Fuse Panel
  347
- Fuse/Relay Panel Description
  347
- Light Bulbs
  353
- Headlight Bulb
  354
- Side Repeater Light Bulb Replacement
  355
- Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement
  356
- High Mounted Stop Light Replacement
  357
- License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
  357
- Interior Light Bulb Replacement
  358
- Washing
  359
- Exterior Care
  359
- Finish Maintenance
  359
- Appearance Care
  359
- Waxing
  360
- Finish Damage Repair
  360
- Bright-Metal Maintenance
  360
- Underbody Maintenance
  361
- Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
  361
- High-Corrosion Areas
  362
- Common Causes of Corrosion
  362
- Protecting Your Vehicle from Corrosion
  362
- Corrosion Protection
  362
- To Help Prevent Corrosion
  363
- Keep Your Garage Dry
  363
- Interior Care
  364
- Interior General Precautions
  364
- Fabric
  364
- Vinyl
  364
- Evaporative Emission Control
  365
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  365
- Emission Control System
  365
- Canister
  366
- Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
  366
- Vehicle Modifications
  366
- Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions
  366
- Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
  367
- Specifications & Consumer Information
  368
- Bulb Wattage
  369
- Dimensions
  369
- Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
  372
- Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
  373
- Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
  373
- Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
  374
- Vehicle Certification Label
  374
- Tyre Specification and Pressure Label
  375
- Engine Number
  375
- Index
  376

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