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kia, the company
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 questions about your
vehicle and the company like “What is a Kia?”, “Who is Kia?”, “What
does ‘Kia’ mean?”.
Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea.
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 syllable, 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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Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your KIA Dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained tech-nicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Because subsequent owners require this important informationas well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it issold.
This manual will familiarize you with operational, mainte-nance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is sup- plemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manual
that provides important information on all warranties regardingyour vehicle. We urge you to read these publications carefullyand follow the recommendations to help assure enjoyable andsafe operation of your new vehicle.
Kia offers a great variety of options, components and featuresfor its various models.
Therefore, the equipment described in this manual, along withthe various illustrations, may not all be applicable to your par-ticular vehicle.
The information and specifications provided in this manualwere accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the right todiscontinue or change specifications or design at any timewithout notice and without incurring any obligation. If youhave questions, always check with your Kia Dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.
© 2009 Kia Canada Inc.
All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by anyinformation storage and retrieval system or translation inwhole or part is not permitted without written authorizationfrom Kia Canada Inc..
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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Knowing your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
Driving tips
In case of an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications
Index
table of contents
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How to use this manual / 1-2
Vehicle break-in process / 1-2
Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from your vehi-cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you
in many ways. We strongly recommendthat you read the entire manual.Especially, in order to minimize thechance of death or injury, you must readthe WARNING and CAUTION sectionsspread throughout the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in thismanual to best explain how to enjoy yourvehicle. By reading your manual, you willlearn about features, important safetyinformation, and driving tips under vari-
ous road conditions.The general layout of the manual is pro-vided in the Table of Contents. A goodplace to start is the index; it has an alpha-betical listing of all information in yourmanual.
Sections: This manual has eight sectionsplus an index.Each section begins with abrief list of contents so you can tell at aglance if that section has the informationyou want.
You’ll find various WARNING’s,CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this manu-al. These were prepared to enhance your
personal safety.You should carefully readand follow ALL procedures and recom-mendations provided in these WARN-INGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.
✽ NOTICEA NOTICE indicates a situation inwhich damage to your vehicle could
result if the notice is ignored.
No special break-in period is needed. Byfollowing a few simple precautions for thefirst 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life ofyour vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain a single speed for longperiods of time, either fast or slow.Varying engine speed is needed toproperly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-erly.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNINGA WARNING indicates a situation inwhich serious bodily injury or deathcould result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTIONA CAUTION indicates a situation in which personal injury, perhaps severe, could result if the caution is ignored.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
OJB00002/1JBA3077/1JBA3082/1JBA3207
4Door 5Door
1. Door lock/unlock button.....................3-10
2. Outside rearview mirror controlswitch*...............................................3-71
3. Power window switches*...................3-14
4. Master power door lock control* .......3- 9
5. Master power window control lock*...3-16
6. Inside rearview mirror .......................3-72
7. Steering wheel ..................................4-18
8. Instrument panel illumination* ..........4-25
9. Front fog light*...................................4-34
10. Hood release lever .........................3-66
11. Trunk release lever* ........................3-65
12. Fuel filler lid release lever*..............3-67
* : if equipped
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s air bag..................................3-51
2. Light control / Turn signals ................4-31
3. Instrument cluster .............................4-20
4. Wiper/Washer....................................4-35
5. Ignition switch....................................4- 2
6. Hazard...............................................4-38
7. Rear window defroster........... ...........4-38
8. Climate control system......................4-39
9. Shift lever ..........................................4- 4
10. Power socket...................................3-77
11. Passenger’s air bag ........................3-52
12. Glove box............................. ...........3-74
13. Multi box* ........................................3-74
14. Audio controls*................................3-84
* : if equipped
OJB00003
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OJB050002
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-12
2. Engine oil filler cap............................7-11
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-14
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-18
5. Fuse box ...........................................6- 6
6. Negative battery terminal ...........6-4/7-21
7. Positive battery terminal .............6-4/7-21
8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick* ................7-16
9. Radiator cap......................................7-14
10. Engine oil dipstick...........................7-11
11. Power steering fluid reservoir* ........7-15
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...7-17
* : if equipped
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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-3
Theft-alarm system / 3-5
Immobilizer system / 3-7Door locks / 3-9
Windows / 3-14
Seat / 3-17
Safety belts / 3-28
Air bags-supplemental restraint system / 3-49
Trunk / 3-64
Hood / 3-66
Fuel filler lid / 3-67
Mirrors / 3-70
Interior lights / 3-73
Storage compartment / 3-74
Interior features / 3-76
Sunroof / 3-79
Luggage net / 3-81
Antenna / 3-82
Audio remote control / 3-83
Audio system / 3-84
Knowing your vehicle
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The key code number is stamped on the
plate attached to the key set. Should youlose your keys, this number will enablean authorized Kia dealer to duplicate thekeys easily. Remove the plate and store itin a safe place. Also, record the codenumber and keep it in a safe and handyplace, but not in the vehicle. Use onlyKia-approved key blanks.
Key operations
(1) Master keyUsed to start the engine, lock andunlock the doors, and open the trunk(if equipped).
(2) Transmitter (if equipped)
Used to lock and unlock the doors.
KEYS
OJB040006
WARNING - Ignition keyLeaving children unattended in a
vehicle with the ignition key is dan-gerous even if the key is not in theignition. Children copy adults andthey could place the key in the igni-tion. The ignition key would enablechildren to operate power windowsor other controls, or even make thevehicle move, which could result inserious bodily injury or even death.Never leave the keys in your vehiclewith unsupervised children.
OJB040005N
CAUTIONUse only Kia original parts for the ignition key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket key is used, the ignition switch may not return to ON after START. If this happens, the starter will continue to operate causing damage to the starter motor and possible fire due to excessive cur-
rent in the wiring.
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➀ Lock button➁ Unlock button
➂ Panic button
➀ Lock ( )All doors are locked if the lock buttonis pressed.
➁ Unlock ( )Two turn unlock mode
The driver's door is unlocked if theunlock button is pressed once. Alldoors are unlocked if the unlock buttonis pressed again within 4 seconds.
Central door unlock mode
All the doors are unlocked by pressingthe unlock button once.
Two turn unlock mode↔
Central door unlock modeThe modes are changed alternately bypressing the lock button and unlockbutton at the same time for more than4 seconds.
After pressing this button, thedoors will be locked automaticallyunless you open them within 30seconds.
➂ Panic ( )
The horn sounds and hazard warning
lights will flash for about 30 seconds ifthis button is pressed. To stop thehorn and lights, press any button onthe transmitter.
✽ NOTICEThe transmitter will not work if any of following occur:
• The ignition key is in ignition switch.• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).• The battery in the transmitter is
weak.• Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.• The weather is extremely cold.• The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station oran airport which can interfere withnormal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work correctly, open and close the door withthe ignition key. If you have a problemwith the transmitter, contact an author-ized Kia Dealer.
✽ NOTICE
Keep the transmitter away from wateror any liquid. If the keyless entry system
is inoperative due to exposure to wateror liquids, it will not be covered by yourmanufacturer vehicle warranty.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
OJB040007N
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Operational distance may vary depend-ing upon the area the transmitter is usedin. For example, if the vehicle is parkednear police stations, government andpublic offices, broadcasting stations, mil-itary installations, airports, or transmit-ting towers, etc.
This device complies with Industrycanada standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:
1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.
Battery replacement
Transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium batterywhich will normally last for several years.When replacement is necessary, use thefollowing procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gen-tly pry open the transmitter centercover (1).
2. Replace the battery with new one.When replacing the battery, make surethe battery positive “+” symbol facesup as indicated in the illustration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse orderof removal.
✽ NOTICEThe keyless entry system transmitter isdesigned to give you years of trouble-
free use, however it can malfunction if exposed to moisture or static electricity.If you are unsure how to use your trans-mitter or replace the battery, contact anauthorized Kia dealer.
For replacement transmitters, see anAuthorized Kia Dealer for reprogram-ming.
✽ NOTICE• Using the wrong battery can cause the
transmitter to malfunction. Be sure touse the correct battery.
• To avoid damaging the transmitter,don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it toheat or sunlight.
1KMA2003
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CAUTIONAn inappropriately disposed bat- tery can be harmful to the environ-
ment and human health. Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) or regulation.
WARNINGChanges or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operatethe equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due tochanges or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance, it willnot be covered by your manufac-ture vehicle warranty.
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Theft alarm system will not operate when
the ignition key is in the ignition switch.If the lock button on the transmitter ispressed when the key is not in the igni-tion and any vehicle door or the trunk (ifequipped) is open, then, the doors willlock but the theft alarm system will notactivate. However, the theft alarm systemwill automatically activate when the opendoor(s) or trunk (if equipped) is closedand locked.
Armed stage
When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”position, and key is not in the ignition, the
system will be armed and the hazardlights will flash once when the followingconditions are met:
• The hood, trunk (if equipped) anddoors (including the rear hatch, ifequipped) are all closed and lockedwith the transmitter.
• If a door or the trunk (if equipped) isnot opened within approximately 30seconds after unlocking with the trans-mitter, all doors will be locked again
and theft alarm system armed.
✽ NOTICEDo not arm the system until all passen-gers have left the vehicle. If the system isarmed while a passenger(s) remains inthe vehicle, the alarm may be activatedwhen the remaining passenger(s) leavesthe vehicle.
Alarm stage
The alarm will activate (horn will soundand lights flash) when:
• Any door is opened without using thetransmitter or key.
• The engine hood is opened.
The alarm will sound ON for 27 seconds,then OFF for 10 seconds. This ON/OFFcycle will be repeated three times. Duringthis time, the engine will not start.
✽ NOTICEThe engine will not start immediatelywhile the theft-alarm system is armed oractivated. You must disarm the theft-alarm system to start the engine.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Opening the trunk with the alarmarmed (if equipped)
When the alarm is armed, the alarm will
not sound if the trunk lid is opened withthe key.
Also, if any of the doors or hood isopened while the trunk lid is open andthe alarm armed, the alarm will sound.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when thedoors are unlocked by depressing the
unlock button on the transmitter. Afterdepressing unlock button, the hazardflasher light will flash twice to indicate thesystem is disarmed.
After depressing unlock button, if anydoor is not opened within 30 seconds,the system will be rearmed.
CAUTIONOnly the transmitter can disarm the
armed stage. If the transmitter does not disarm the system, it is neces- sary to take the following steps:
Without immobilizer system:
1. Unlock and open the door with the key, which will cause the alarm to be activated.
2. Insert the key in the ignition switch and turn the ignition key to "ON" position.
3. Wait for 30 seconds.
(Continued)
(Continued)
With immobilizer system:
1. Unlock and open the door with
the key, which will cause the alarm to be activated.
2. Insert the key in the ignition switch and turn the ignition key to "START" position.
After completing the steps above,the system will be disarmed.
CAUTIONDo not change, alter or adjust the theft-alarm system because it could cause the theft-alarm system to malfunction and should only be serviced by an authorized KIA deal- er. Malfunctions caused by improp- er alterations, adjustments or modi- fications to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
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Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-tronic engine immobilizer system toreduce the risk of unauthorized vehicleuse.
Your immobilizer system is comprised ofa small transponder in the ignition key,and antenna coil in the key cylinder andImmobilizer Control Unit (or SmartraUnit).
With this system, whenever you insertyour ignition key into the ignition switchand turn it to ON, the antenna coil in theignition switch receives a signal from thetransponder in the ignition key and thensends the signal to the ECU (EngineControl Unit).
The ECU checks the signal whether theignition key is valid.
If the key is determined to be valid, theengine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid, theengine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizersystem:
Insert the ignition key into the key cylin-der and turn it to the ON position.
To activate the immobilizer sys-tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
The immobilizer system activates auto-matically. Without a valid ignition key foryour vehicle, the engine will not start.
✽ NOTICEWhen starting the engine, do not use thekey with other immobilizer keys around.Otherwise the engine may not start ormay stop soon after it starts. Keep eachkey separately not to have any malfunc-
tion after you receive your new vehicle.
Limp home (override) procedure
When you turn the ignition key to the ONposition, if the IMMO indicator goes offafter blinking 5 times, your transponderequipped in the ignition key is out of order.You cannot start the engine without thelime home procedure.To start the engine,you have to input your password by usingthe ignition switch.
The following procedure is how to inputyour password of “2345” as an example.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.The IMMO indicator ( ) will blink 5times and go off indicating the begin-ning of the limp home procedure.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC posi-tion.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTIONDo not put metal accessories near the key or ignition key.
The engine may not start for the metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal from normally transmitting.
WARNINGIn order to prevent theft of yourvehicle, do not leave spare keysanywhere in your vehicle. YourImmobilizer password is a cus-tomer unique password and should
be kept confidential. Do not leavethis number anywhere in your vehi-cle.
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3. To enter the first digit (in this example“2”), turn the ignition key to the ON andACC position twice. Perform the sameprocedure for the next digits between 3
seconds and 10 seconds (for example,for “3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC 3times).
4. If all of the digits have been input suc-cessfully, you have to start the enginewithin 30 seconds. If you attempt tostart the engine after 30 seconds, theengine will not start and you will haveto input your password again.
After performing the limp home proce-dure, you have to see an authorized Kiadealer immediately to inspect and repairyour ignition key or immobilizer system.
✽ NOTICEIf you cannot start your engine in spiteof limp home procedure, have your vehi-cle towed by an authorized Kia dealerfor inspection and necessary repairs.
✽ NOTICEThe transponder in your ignition key isan important part of the immobilizer
system. It is designed to give years of troublefree service, however you shouldavoid exposure to moisture, static elec-tricity and rough handling.Immobilizer system malfunction couldoccur.
✽ NOTICEDo not change, alter or adjust the immo-bilizer system because it could cause theimmobilizer system to malfunction and
should only be serviced by an author-ized Kia dealer.Malfunctions caused by improper alter-ations, adjustments or modifications tothe immobilizer system are not coveredby your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:
1. This device may not cause interfer-ence received, and
2. This device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.
WARNINGChanges or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance couldvoid the user's authority to operatethe equipment.
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Operating door locks from out-
side the vehicle• Turn the key toward rear of vehicle to
unlock and toward front of vehicle tolock.
• If you lock the driver’s door with a key,all vehicle doors will lock automatically(if equipped).
• Turn the key to the right once to unlockthe driver’s door and to the right twicewithin 4 seconds to unlock all doors. (ifequipped)
• If you lock the front passenger’s doorwith a key, all vehicle doors will lockautomatically.
The door unlock operation mode usingthe mechanical key will follow the opera-tion mode of the transmitter.
• If your vehicle is equipped with aremote keyless entry system, all vehi-cle doors will unlock automaticallywhen you unlock the front passenger’s
door with a key (if equipped).• Doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the transmitter (ifequipped).
• Once the doors are unlocked, it may beopened by pulling the door handle.
• When closing the door, push the doorfirmly by the hand. Make sure thatdoors are closed securely.
❈ If your vehicle is equipped with theremote keyless entry system, there isno key lock on the front passenger'sdoor.
To lock a door without the key, push down
on the front portion of the inside doorlock switch (1, if equipped) to the “LOCK”position and close the door (2).
✽ NOTICEAlways remove the ignition key, engagethe parking brake, close all windowsand lock all doors when leaving yourvehicle unattended.
✽ NOTICE
If the door is locked/unlocked multipletimes in rapid succession with either thevehicle key or door lock switch, the sys-tem may stop operating temporarily inorder to protect the circuit and preventdamage to system components.
DOOR LOCKS
1JBA3004
Lock
Unlock
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Operating door locks from inside
the vehicleWith the door lock button
• To unlock a door, push the door lockbutton forward to the “Unlock” position(red mark on button visible).
• To lock a door, push the door lock but-ton (1) forward to the “Lock” position. Ifthe door is locked properly, the redmark (2) on the door lock button (1) willnot be visible.
• To open a door, pull the door handle
(3) outward.• If the inner door handle of driver’s side
door is pulled when the door lock but-ton is in lock position, the button isunlocked and door opens. (if equipped)
• Front doors cannot be locked if theignition key is in the ignition switch anddoor is open.
• If you lock the front passenger’s doorwith door lock button, all vehicle doorswill lock automatically.
With central door lock switch
(if equipped) • When pushing down on the front por-tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doorswill lock.
• When pushing down on the rear por-tion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doorswill unlock.
• However, if the key is in the ignitionswitch and any front door is open, thedoors will not lock when the front por-tion of central door lock switch is
pressed.
1JBA3006
LockUnlock
WARNING - Door lock mal-function
If a power door lock ever fails tofunction while you are in the vehi-cle, try one or more of the followingtechniques to exit:
• Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic andmanual) while simultaneouslypulling on the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks andhandles, front and rear.
• Lower a front window and use thekey to unlock the door from out-side.
• Lower the rear seats (ifequipped), move to the cargoarea and open the trunk using the
emergency release handle (ifequipped).
OJB029007
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Impact sensing door unlock sys-tem (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically unlocked
when the impact is delivered to impactsensors while the ignition switch is in theON position.
However, if the impact causes damage tothe vehicle electrical system or themechanical door lock mechanisms, theimpact sensing door unlock system maynot operate.
CAUTION - Doors• The doors should always be fully
closed and locked while the vehi-
cle is in motion to prevent acci- dental opening of the door.Locked doors will also discour- age potential intruders when the vehicle stops or slows.
• Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcy- cles, bicycles or pedestrians approaching the vehicle in the path of the door. Opening a door when something is approaching
can cause damage or injury.
WARNING - Unlocked vehi-cles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked caninvite theft or possible harm to youor others from someone hiding inyour vehicle while you are gone.Always remove the ignition key,engage the parking brake, close allwindows and lock all doors whenleaving your vehicle unattended.
WARNING - Unattended
childrenAn enclosed vehicle can becomeextremely hot, causing death orsevere injury to unattended chil-dren or animals who cannot escapethe vehicle. Furthermore, childrenmight operate features of the vehi-cle that could injure them, or theycould encounter other harm, possi-bly from someone gaining entry tothe vehicle. Never leave children or
animals unattended in your vehicle.
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Rear door child safety lock
The child safety lock is provided to helpprevent children from accidentally open-ing the rear doors from inside the vehicle.The rear door safety locks should beused whenever children are in the vehi-cle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Push the child safety lock located onthe rear edge of the door to the “lock”position. When the child safety lock isin the “lock ( )” position, rear doorwill not open when the inner door han-dle is pulled inside the vehicle.
3. Close the rear door.
4. To open the rear door, pull the outsidedoor handle.
Even though the doors may be unlocked,the rear door will not open by pulling theinner door handle (1) until rear door childsafety lock is unlocked ( ). Rear hatch (if equipped)
Opening the rear hatch • Rear hatch is locked or unlocked with a
key.
• To open the rear hatch, insert the keyinto the lock, turn it to the unlock posi-tion (1) and pull up the rear hatch bypressing the handle (2).
• You can also lock/unlock the latch (butnot release it) with the central door locksystem (if equipped).
• If unlocked, the rear hatch can be
opened by pressing the handle (2) andpulling the hatch up.
1JBA3008
WARNING - Rear doorlocks
If children accidentally open therear doors while the vehicle is inmotion, they could fall out and beseverely injured or killed.To preventchildren from opening the reardoors from the inside, the rear doorsafety locks should be used when-
ever children are in the vehicle.
1JBA3501
Lock Unlock
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Cargo area lamp (if equipped)
The cargo area lamp turns on when therear hatch is opened. It remains on untilthe rear hatch is securely closed.
✽ NOTICEMake sure to close the rear hatchsecurely. If it remains open while engineis not running, it may cause battery dis-charge because cargo area lampremains on.
CAUTION - Rear hatchThe rear hatch swings upward.Make sure no objects or people are
near the rear of the vehicle when opening the rear hatch.
WARNING - Exhaustfumes
If you drive with the rear hatchopen, you will draw dangerousexhaust fumes into your vehiclewhich can cause serious injury or
death to vehicle occupants.If you must drive with the rear hatchopen, keep the air vents and all win-dows open so that additional out-side air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING - Rear cargoarea
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraintsare available. To avoid injury in theevent of an accident or suddenstops, occupants should always beproperly restrained.
1JBA3520
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Power windows (if equipped)
(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power win-
dow switch(3) Rear door (left) power windowswitch*
(4) Rear door (right) power windowswitch*
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window down*(Driver’s window)
(7) Power window lock switch*
• Power window timer*
The power windows can be operatedfor approximately 30 seconds after theignition key is removed or turned to theACC or LOCK position. If the front dooris open, the window will not operateunless the ignition key is in the ONposition.
* : if equipped
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Power windows (if equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to operate.Each door has a power window switch
that controls that door’s window.However, the driver has a power windowlock switch which can block the operationof passenger windows.
✽ NOTICEWhile driving with the rear windowsdown or with the sunroof (if equipped)in an open(or partially open position),your vehicle may demonstrate a wind
buffeting or pulsation noise. This noiseis a normal occurrence and can bereduced or eliminated by taking the fol-lowing actions. If the noise occurs withone or both of the rear windows down,partially lower both front windowsapproximately one inch. If you experi-ence the noise with the snroof open,slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening.
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NOTICE• To prevent the power window systemfrom the possibility of damage, do notopen or close two windows at the sametime. This will also ensure the longevi-ty of the fuse.
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(Continued)• Never try to operate the main switch
on the driver's door and the individ-ual door window switch in opposing
directions at the same time. If this isdone, the window will stop and cannotbe opened or closed.
Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master powerwindow switch that controls all the win-dows in the vehicle. To open or close a
window, press down (5) or pull up (5) thefront portion of the corresponding switch.
Automatic power window down(driver’s window, if equipped)
Depressing the power window switchmomentarily to the second detent posi-tion (6) completely lowers the driver’swindow even when the switch isreleased. To stop the window at thedesired position while the window is inoperation, pull up the switch momentarilyto the opposite direction of the windowmovement.
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Power window lock switch(if equipped)
• The driver can disable the power win-dow switches on on all passengerdoors by depressing the power windowlock switch located on the dr iver’s doorto LOCK (pressed).
• When the power window lock switchis ON, the driver’s master controlcannot operate the passenger doorpower windows either.
Manual windows (if equipped)
Use the window crank to open and closeeach window.
CAUTION - Windows• Always double-check to make
sure all arms, hands, heads and
other obstructions are safely out of the way before closing a win- dow. Serious injury could occur.
• Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep the dri- ver’s door power window lock switch in the LOCK position (depressed). Serious injury can result from unintentional window operation by a child.
• Never extend face or arms out-
side through the window opening while driving.
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Driver’s seat
(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(2) Seatback recliner
(3) Seat height adjustment(4) Seat heater switch*
(5) Headrest adjustment
Front passenger seat
(6) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(7) Seatback recliner
(8) Seat heater switch*
(9) Headrest adjustment
Rear seat(10) Split folding rear seat*
(11) Armrest*
(12) Headrest adjustment*
* ; if equipped
SEAT
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Front seat adjustment
Adjusting the seat forward and back- ward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment leverunder the front edge of the seat cush-ion up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position.
3. Release the lever and make sure theseat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and makesure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and backward withoutusing the control knob. If the seat moves,it is not locked properly.
WARNING - Loose objectsLoose objects in the driver’s footarea could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possiblycausing an accident. Loose objectsmight interfere with the seat slidemechanism. Do not place anythingunder the front seats.
WARNING• Children should never be left
unattended in the car.
• In order to avoid unnecessary airbag injuries including the possi-bility of severe injury or death,always sit as far back as possibleby moving the seat far back, whilestill maintaining good vehiclecontrol. Serious injury or deathmay be caused due to the deploy-ment of the passenger’s air bag.
WARNING - Driver’s seat• Never attempt to adjust seat while
the vehicle is moving. This could
result in loss of control, and anaccident causing death, seriousinjury, or property damage.
• Do not allow anything to interferewith the normal position of theseatback. Storing items against aseatback or in any other wayinterfering with proper locking ofa seatback could result in seriousor fatal injury in a sudden stop orcollision.
• Always drive and ride with yourseatback upright and the lap por-tion of the safety belt, or lap belt,snug and low across the hips.This position puts your safetybelts in the best position to pro-tect you in case of an accident.
• In order to avoid unnecessary airbag injuries including the possi-bility of severe injury or death,always sit as far back as possible
from the steering wheel so thatyour chest is away at least 10inches (250 mm) away from thesteering wheel.
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Adjusting height of the driver’s seat cushion
To change the height of the seat cushion,rotate the knob located on the outside ofthe seat cushion.
Adjusting the seatback recliner
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on theseatback recline lever located on theoutside of the seat, at the rear.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat andadjust the seatback to the desiredposition.
3. Release the lever and make sure theseatback is locked in place. (The leverMUST return to its original position forthe seatback to lock.)
WARNING - Driver respon-sibility for front seat pas-senger
Driving or riding in a vehicle with afront seatback reclined could leadto serious or fatal injury in an acci-dent. If a front seat is reclined dur-ing an accident, the occupant’s hipsmay slide under the lap portion ofthe safety belt applying great forceto the unprotected abdomen orneck. Serious or fatal internalinjuries could result. Keep the seat-backs in a comfortably upright
position whenever the vehicle is inmotion.
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Warming the front seat (if equipped)
The front seats can be electrically heatedindividually when the ignition switch isON.
When you depress the seat warmerswitch, a thermostat regulates seat tem-perature. To deactivate the heating sys-tem, depress the switch once again.
✽ NOTICE• The seat warmer may not operate if
ambient temperature is warm enough.
• If the seat warmer doesn't work whenthe ambient temperature is below24°C (75°F), have the system checkedby an authorized dealer.
• When cleaning the seats, do not use anorganic solvent such as thinner, ben-zene, alcohol and gasoline. Doing somay damage the surface of the heateror seats.
• To prevent overheating the seatwarmer, do not place blankets, cush-ions or seat covers on the seats whilethe seat warmer is in operation.
• Do not place heavy or sharp objectson seats equipped with seat warmers.Damage to the seat warming compo-nents could occur.
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WARNINGPassengers should use extremecaution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excessheating or burns. In particular, thefollowing types of passengersshould exercise extreme care:
1. Infants, children, elderly or hand-icapped persons, or hospital out-patients
2. Persons with sensitive skin orthose that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals5. Individuals taking medicationthat can cause drowsiness orsleepiness (sleeping pills, coldtablets, etc.)
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Headrest
The driver's and front passenger's seatsare equipped with a headrest for theoccupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfortfor the driver and front passenger, butalso helps to protect the head and neckin the event of a collision.
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower the head-rest, push and hold the release button (2)on the headrest support and lower theheadrest to the desired position (3).
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WARNING• For maximum effectiveness in
case of an accident, the headrest
should be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight of the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally,the center of gravity of most peo-ple's head is similar with theheight of the top of their eyes.Also, adjust the headrest as closeto your head as possible. For thisreason, the use of a cushion thatholds the body away from the
seatback is not recommended.• Do not operate the vehicle with
the headrests removed as severeinjury to the occupants mayoccur in the event of an accident.Headrests may provide protectionagainst neck injuries when prop-erly adjusted.
• Do not adjust the headrest posi-tion of the driver’s seat while thevehicle is in motion.
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Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release button(1) while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head-rest poles (3) into the holes while press-ing the release button (1). Then adjust itto the appropriate height.
Active headrest (if equipped)
The active headrest is designed to moveforward and upward during a rear impact.This helps to prevent the driver's andfront passenger? heads from movingbackward and thus helps prevent neckinjuries.
Armrest (if equipped)
To use the armrest, pull it forward fromthe seatback.
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Rear seat
Split folding rear seat (if equipped)
The rear seatbacks fold forward to pro-vide additional cargo space and to pro-vide access to the cargo area.
• To fold the rear seatback(s) down, pullthe lock release lever, then fold theseatback forward and down.
• To raise the seatback, lift and push itfirmly until it clicks into place.
If the seatback is locked into its uprightposition, red mark of knob becomesinvisible.
• When you return the seatback to its
upright position, reposition the rearsafety belts so that they can be usedby rear seat passengers.
1. Slide and upright the front seat to theforward position.
2. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-tion.
3. To retract the rear center seatbelt,insert the key or similar small rigiddevice into the web release button (B)on the anchor connector. Pull up onthe seat belt web (A) and allow thewebbing to retract automatically.(4Door, if equipped)
4. Pull the lock release lever (1).If the seatback is unlocked, red mark
(a) of knob becomes visible (ifequipped).
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5. Move the rear lap/shoulder belt to theoutside (2) so that they don’t interferewith the seatback when lowering (3).
6. Fold the seatback forward and downfirmly (4).
✽ NOTICE - Damaging rear safe-ty buckles
When you fold the rear seatback or putluggage on the rear seat cushion, insertthe buckle in the pocket between therear seatback and cushion. Doing so canprevent the buckle from being damagedby the rear seatback or luggage.
✽ NOTICE - Rear safety belts
Routing the safety belt webbing throughthe rear safety belt guides will help keepthe belts from being trapped behind orunder the seats. When returning therear seatbacks to the upright position,remember to return the rear shoulderbelts to their proper position.
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To unfold the rear seat:
1. Move the rear lap/shoulder belt (1, ifequipped) to the side so that it is clearof the seatback.
2. Lift and push the seatback backwardfirmly until it clicks into place (2).
3. Return the rear safety belt to the prop-er position.
✽ NOTICEIf the seat belt is locked during the seat-back folding, pull out and retract theseat belt to release it.
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CAUTION• When returning the rear seat-
backs to the upright position,
remember to return the rear shoulder belts to their proper position.
• Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle. Emission control system components cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor.
WARNING - CargoCargo should always be secured toprevent it from being thrown aboutthe vehicle in a collision and caus-ing injury to the vehicle occupants.
CAUTION• Make sure the engine is off, the
transaxle is in P and the parking
brake is applied whenever load- ing or unloading cargo. Vehicle may move if shift lever is inadver- tently moved to another position.
• Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.
• When cargo is loaded through the rear passenger seats, ensure the cargo is properly secured to pre-
vent it from moving while driving.Unsecured cargo in the passen- ger compartment can cause dam- age to the vehicle or injury to it’s occupants.
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Armrest (if equipped)
The armrest is located in the center of
the rear seat. Pull the armrest down fromthe seatback.
Headrest
The rear seat(s) is equipped with head-
rests in all the seating positions for theoccupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfortfor passengers, but also helps to protectthe head and neck in the event of a colli-sion.
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WARNING• For maximum effectiveness in
case of an accident, the headrest
should be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight of the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally,the center of gravity of most peo-ple's head is similar with theheight of the top of their eyes.Also adjust the headrest as closeto your head as possible. For thisreason, the use of a cushion thatholds the body away from the
seatback is not recommended.• Do not operate the vehicle with
the headrests removed as severeinjury to an occupant may occurin the event of an accident.Headrests may provide protectionagainst severe neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.
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Adjusting the height up and down(if equipped)
To raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower the head-rest, push and hold the release button (2)on the headrest support and lower theheadrest to the desired position (3).
Removal (if equipped)
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button(1) while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head-rest poles (3) into the holes while press-ing the release button (1). Then adjust itto the appropriate height.
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ly protects the occupants.
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Pre-tensioner seat belt(if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's andfront passenger's pre-tensioner safetybelts. The purpose of the pre-tensioneris to make sure that excess slack is takenup in certain frontal collisions. The pre-tensioner seat belts will activate togetherwith the air bags, where the frontal colli-sion is severe enough.
The seat belt pre-tensioner system con-sists mainly of the following components.
Their locations are shown in the illustra-tion.
(1) SRS air bag warning light
(2) Seatbelt pre-tensioner assembly
(3) SRS air bag control module
SAFETY BELTS
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be activated in certain frontal colli- sions. The pre-tensioner seat belts can be activated, where the frontal collision is severe enough, together with the air bag.The pre-tensioners will be activated under these condi- tions even if there is no one on the seat at the time of the collision.
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CAUTION - Air bag/Pre-tensioner dust
When the air bags and pre-tension-
ers are activated, a loud noise may be heard and fine dust, which may appear to be smoke, may be visible in the passenger compartment.This dust is not toxic. The dust may cause skin irritation and should not be breathed for prolonged periods.Ventilate the vehicle after impact and wash your hands and face thor- oughly after an accident.
WARNING - Air bag/pre-tensioner warning light
If the SRS air bag warning light
does not illuminate when the igni-tion key is turned to “ON” , or if itremains illuminated after approxi-mately 6 seconds,or if it illuminateswhile the vehicle is being driven,please have an authorized Kia deal-er inspect the pre-tensioner and airbag system as soon as possible.
WARNING - Safety beltadjustment
To obtain maximum benefit from a
pre-tensioner seat belt:• The safety belt must be worn cor-
rectly.
• The safety belt must be adjustedto the correct position.
WARNING - Replacingused pre-tensioners
• Pre-tensioners are designed to
operate once. After activation,pre-tensioner seat belts must bereplaced. All seat belts, of anytype, should always be replacedafter they have been worn duringa collision.
• Do not attempt to replace the pre-tensioners yourself. This must bedone by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION - Hot partsThe pre-tensioner assembly mecha- nism becomes hot during activa- tion. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt assembly for several min- utes after they have been activated.
WARNING - Damaging thepre-tensioners
• Do not hit or strike the pre-ten-sioner assemblies, especiallywith a tool or heavy object.
• Do not attempt to service orrepair the pre-tensioners.
• If the vehicle or pre-tensionerseat belt must be discarded, con-tact an authorized Kia dealer.
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Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the driverand all passengers be properlyrestrained at all times by using the safetybelts provided with the vehicle. Proper
use of the safety belts decreases the riskof severe injury or death in accidents orsudden stops. In most states, and inCanada, the law requires their use.
All seats have lap/shoulder belts. Inertiallocks in the safety belt retractors allow allof the lap/shoulder safety belts to remainunlocked during normal vehicle opera-tion. This allows the occupants somefreedom of movement and increased
comfort while using the safety belts. If aforce is applied to the vehicle, such as astrong stop, a sharp turn, or a collision,the safety belt retractors will automatical-ly lock the safety belts.
Since the inertial locks do not require acollision in order to lock up, you maybecome aware of the safety belts lockingwhile braking or going around sharp cor-ners.
Always use the rear seat position(s) toinstall your child restraint(s).
The rear safety belts use a special auto-lock feature designed to allow a childrestraint to be used in these positionswithout an added locking clip. They nor-mally lock only under extreme or emer-gency conditions (emergency lockmode). However they can be adjusted sothat they remain fixed and locked when achild restraint system is placed in thesepositions. (Use this auto-lock mode onlyto secure a child restraint, never for pas-sengers restrained by the safety belts.)Page 3-42 gives instructions on placingthe safety belt in the auto lock mode.
The drivers safety belt can only operatein the emergency lock mode.
WARNING - Safety beltsTo minimize the risk of serious orfatal injury in an accident, the driv-er and all passengers should usethe appropriate safety restraints fortheir age and size. The presence ofair bags does not change the needto be properly restrained by a safe-ty belt or size-appropriate childrestraint. In fact, air bags aredesigned to work the best whenpassengers are correctly restrainedin the vehicle.
• Be sure you are familiar with theinformation in this section,including the information oninfant and child restraints.
• Read the safety warnings on thesun visors of your vehicle also.
WARNING - Child restraintin front seat
Never install a child restraint sys-
tem in the front passenger position,as an inflating air bag could causeserious or fatal injury to a child inthat position.
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Safety belts provide the best restraintwhen:
• The seatback is upright.
• The occupant is sitting upright (not
slouched).• The lap belt is snug across the hips.
• The shoulder belt is snug across thechest.
• The knees are straight forward.
WARNING - After a collision
• Lap/shoulder belt assembliesmay be stretched or damagedwhen subjected to the stress and
forces of a collision.• The entire restraint system
should be inspected followingany collision. All belts, retractors,anchors and hardware damagedby a collision should be replacedbefore the vehicle is operatedagain.
WARNING - Cargo area(if equipped)
Passengers should never be
allowed to ride in the cargo area ofa vehicle. No safety belts are pro-vided for the cargo area. Personsriding in the vehicle without a fas-tened safety belt are much morelikely to suffer serious bodily injuryor death during an accident.
WARNING - Twisted belts
A twisted or jammed safety beltcannot restrain you properly. If youcannot untwist or unjam the safetybelt, have an authorized Kia dealerservice it immediately. Never driveor ride with a twisted or jammedsafety belt.
WARNING - Belt useSafety belts must be used correctlyto work properly in an accident.
Each seating position in your vehi-cle has a specific safety belt assem-bly that includes a buckle andtongue designed to be used togeth-er.Failure to heed these warnings andfollow these instructions willincrease the risk and severity ofinjuries and the likelihood of deathin an accident.
• Use the shoulder portion of the
safety belt on the outside shoul-der only. Never wear the shoulderportion under the arm.
• Never swing the safety beltaround your neck to fit over theinside shoulder.
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WARNING - Safety beltcare
• A damaged belt may not give you
the protection you need in anaccident.
• Inspect your safety belts periodi-cally for excessive wear or dam-age. Pull out each belt fully andlook for fraying, cuts, burns orother damage. Pull the safety beltout and let it retract a number oftimes. Make sure that thelap/shoulder belts return smooth-ly and easily into the retractor.
• Check the latches to make surethey latch and release withoutinterference or delay.
• Never close the doors on any partof the lap or shoulder belt.
• Any belt not in good condition orin good working order should bepromptly replaced.
CAUTIONNever close the doors on any part of the lap or shoulder belt. It can
damage the safety belt or buckle which could increase the risk of injury in case of an accident.
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• Never wear the shoulder portionof the safety belt across the neckor face.
• Wear the lap portion as low aspossible. Be sure that the lap beltfits snugly around the hips.Never wear a lap portion of alap/shoulder belt over your waist;it should always go over thestronger area of your hips.
• Never use a single safety belt formore than one person.
• The front seatbacks shouldalways remain in a comfortable,upright position when the vehicleis moving.
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Safety belt warning light andchime
As a reminder to the driver and passen-ger, safety belt warning light will blink forapproximately 6 seconds each time youturn the ignition switch ON.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas-tened when the key is turned ON or i f it isdisconnected after the key is turn ON,the safety belt warning light will blink forapproximately 6 seconds.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas-tened when the key is turned ON or if it isdisconnected after the key is turned ON,the safety belt warning chime will sound
for approximately 6 seconds. (if equipped)If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-tened within 30 seconds after the engineis started, the safety belt warning lightand chime will activate for six seconds.This cycle will repeat 11 times with aninterval of 24 seconds between cycles.
Lap/shoulder belt
To fasten the front lap/shoulder belt:
1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.
2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt outfrom the retractor.
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To unfasten the front lap/shoulder belt:
Press the release button on the buckleand allow the belt to slowly retract.
Rear lap/shoulder belt
To fasten the rear lap/shoulder belt:
1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.
2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out.
3. Insert the tongue plate (1) into theopen end of the buckle (2) until anaudible “click’’ is heard, indicating thebelt is locked in the buckle.
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the locked position when the
vehicle is moving.• The misadjustment of height of
the shoulder belt could reducethe effectiveness of the seat beltin a crash.
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4. Position the lap portion (1) of the beltacross your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS
as possible to reduce the risk of slidingunder it during an accident. Adjust thebelt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up onthe shoulder portion (2) of the safetybelt. The belt retractor is designed totake up excess webbing automaticallyand to maintain tension on the belt. Foryour safety do not put any excessslack into the safety belt.
To unfasten:
Press the release button on the buckle
and allow the belt to slowly retract.
✽ NOTICEWhen returning the rear seatbacks to
the upright position, remember toreturn the rear shoulder belts to theirproper position. Routing the safety beltwebbing through the rear safety beltguides will help keep the belts frombeing trapped behind or under the seats.
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you pull the seat belt when it is stored in the guides, it may damage the guides and/or belt webbing.
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3 Point rear center belt(if equipped)
To fasten the rear center belt 1. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the
open end of the anchor connector (B)until an audible “click" is heard, indi-cating the latch is locked. Make surethe belt is not twisted.
2. Pull the tongue plate (C) and insert thetongue plate (C) into the open end of
the buckle (D) until an audible “click” isheard, indicating the latch is locked.Make sure the belt is not twisted.
There will be an audible “click” when thetab locks in the buckle. The seat beltautomatically adjusts to the proper lengthonly after the lap belt is adjusted manu-ally so that it fits snugly around your hips,if you lean forward in a slow, easymotion, the belt will extend and let youmove around. If there is a sudden stop orimpact, the belt will lock into position. Itwill also lock if you try to lean forward tooquickly.
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and buckle/anchor connector. If anytongue plate or buckle/anchor con-nector is not locked, it will increasethe chance of injury or death in theevent of collision.
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When using the rear center seat belt, thebuckle with the “CENTER” mark must be
used.
Stowing the rear safety belt
The rear safety belt buckles can bestowed in the pocket between the rear
seatback and cushion when not in use.
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WARNING• When using the rear center belt,
you must lock all tongue plates
and buckles prior to use. If anytongue plate or buckle is notlocked, it will increase the chanceof injury or death in the event ofcollision.
• The rear center seatbelt tongueplate (A) and anchor connector(B) should remain locked at alltimes. They should only beunlocked when folding the rearseatback down or when carrying
an object in the rear seat thatcould cause damage to the seat-belt webbing or locking devices.
In either case, lock the tongueplate (A) and anchor connector(B) immediately after unfoldingthe seatbacks or removing theobject being transported.
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To unfasten the rear center belt
1. Press the release button on the buckle
(D) and remove the tongue plate (C)from the buckle (D).
2. To retract the rear center seatbelt,insert the key or similar small rigid
device into the web release button (B)on the anchor connector. Pull up onthe seat belt web (A) and allow thewebbing to retract automatically.(4Door, if equipped)
Proper use and care of the safetybelt system
To ensure that the safety belts providethe maximum protection, please follow
these instructions:• Use the belts at all times - even on
short trips.
• If the safety belt is twisted, straighten itprior to use.
• Keep sharp edges and damagingobjects away from the belts.
• Periodically inspect belt webbing,anchors, buckles and all other parts forsigns of wear and damage. Replacedamaged, excessively worn or ques-
tionable parts immediately.• To clean the belt webbing, use a mild
soap solution recommended for clean-ing upholstery or carpets. Follow theinstructions provided with the soap.
• Do not make modifications or additionsto the safety belt.
• After wearing a safety belt, make sureit fully retracts to the stowed position.Do not allow the belt to get caught inthe door when you close it.
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the guides and/or belt webbing.
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Restraint of pregnant women
Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul-der belt assemblies whenever possibleaccording to specific recommendations
by their doctors. The lap portion of thebelt should be worn AS SNUGLY ANDLOW AS POSSIBLE.
Restraint of infants and smallchildren
To increase their safety, infants andyoung children should always be
restrained by a restraint systemapproved for their age and size.
Never allow a child to stand or kneel onthe seat of a moving vehicle. Never allowa safety belt to be placed around both achild and an adult or around two childrenat the same time.
It is best for children to be seated in therear seats.
Many companies manufacture child
restraint systems (often called childseats) for infants and small children. Anacceptable child restraint system mustalways satisfy Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standards. Make sure that anychild-restraint system you use in yourvehicle is labelled as complying withFederal Safety Standards.
The child-restraint system should bechosen to fit both the size of the child andthe size of the vehicle seat.Be sure to fol-
low any instructions provided by thechild-restraint system manufacturerwhen installing the child-restraint system.
WARNING - Pregnantwomen
Pregnant women must never placethe lap portion of the safety beltover the area of the abdomen wherethe fetus is located or above theabdomen where the belt couldcrush the fetus during an impact.
WARNINGDo not bleach or dye the webbingbecause this may weaken the web-
bing fibers and allow them to failwhen loaded in a collision.
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Restraint of larger children
As children grow, they may need to usenew child-restraint systems, includinglarger child seats or booster seats, which
are appropriate for their increased size.A child who has outgrown available child-restraint systems should use the beltsprovided in the vehicle. When seated inthe rear outboard seats, the child shouldbe restrained by the lap/shoulder belt.
If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch-es the child’s neck or face, try placing thechild closer to the center of the vehicle. Ifthe shoulder belt still touches their faceor neck they need to be returned to a
child restraint system. In addition, after-market devices are available from inde-pendent manufacturers which help pullthe shoulder belt down and away fromthe child’s face or neck.
WARNING - Infants andyoung children
• Infants and young children are at
much greater risk of seriousinjury or death in an accident orsudden stop if they are unre-strained or restrained improperly.Follow all instructions in this sec-tion and the instructions thatcame with an approved childsafety system. The child restraintmust be correctly installed in thevehicle, and the child must becorrectly placed in the childrestraint.
• All children under 12 are safest inthe back seat.
• Never install a rear facing infantseat in the front passenger posi-tion. The baby will be injured orkilled by the air bag if it deploys.
• Never allow a child to stand orkneel on the seat of a movingvehicle.
WARNING - Children onlaps
Never hold a child on your lap or in
your arms in a moving vehicle.Even a very strong person cannothold onto a child in the event ofeven a minor collision.
CAUTION - Hot metal partsSafety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed during warm/hot weather; they could burn a child. Check
seats, seatbelt webbing and buck- les before you place a child any- where near them.
WARNING - Shoulder beltson small children
• Never allow a shoulder belt to bein contact with a child’s neck orface while the vehicle is in motion.
• If safety belts are not properlyworn and adjusted, there is a riskof death or serious injury to sucha child.
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Child restraint system
For small children and babies, the use ofa child seat or infant seat is strongly rec-ommended and is required by law in
almost all states.This child seat or infantseat should be of appropriate size for thechild and should be installed in accor-dance with the manufacturer's instruc-tions.
Children riding in the car should sit onthe rear seat and must always be proper-ly restrained to minimize the risk of injuryin an accident, sudden stop or suddenmaneuver. According to accident statis-tics, children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seats than in thefront seat.
Child restraint systems are designed tobe secured in vehicle seats by lap beltsor the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulderbelt, or by a LATCH system (if equipped).
Children could be injured or killed in acrash if their restraints are not properlysecured. For small children and babies, achild seat or infant seat must be used.Before buying a particular child restraint
system, make sure it fits your car andseat belts, and fits your child. Follow allthe instructions provided by the childseat manufacturer when installing thechild restraint system.
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restraints• A child restraint system must be
placed in the rear seat. Neverinstall a child or infant seat on thefront passenger’s seat.
Should an accident occur andcause the passenger air bag todeploy, it could severely injure orkill an infant or child seated in thefront seat.
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• Since a safety belt or childrestraint system can become veryhot if it is in a closed vehicle, be
sure to check the seat cover andbuckles before placing a childthere.
• When the child restraint systemis not in use, store it in the trunkor fasten it with a safety belt sothat it will not be thrown forwardin the case of a sudden stop or anaccident.
• Children who are too large to bein a child restraint should sit in
the rear seat and be restrainedwith the available lap/shoulderbelts.
• When using the vehicleslap/shoulder safety belts, alwaysmake sure that the shoulder beltportion is positioned midway overthe shoulder, never across theneck or behind the back. The lapbelt portion of the lap/shoulderbelt must always be positioned as
low as possible on the child's hipsand as snug as possible.
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Installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, we recommend thatthe child restraint system be used in therear seats.
Never place a rear-facing childrestraint in the front passenger seat,because of the danger that an inflat-ing passenger side air bag couldimpact the rear-facing child restraintand kill the child.
Since all passenger safety belts movefreely under normal conditions and onlylock under extreme or emergency condi-tions (emergency lock mode), you mustmanually change these safety belts to
the auto lock mode to secure a childrestraint.
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• If the vehicle’s safety belt will notproperly fit the child, you mustuse an appropriate child restraint
or booster seat in the rear.• Never allow a child to stand up or
kneel while the vehicle is moving.
• Never use an infant carrier orchild seat that "hooks" over aseatback. It will not provide ade-quate protection in an accident.
• Never allow a child to be heldwhile they are in a moving vehi-cle, as this could result in seriousinjury or death to the child in the
event of an accident or suddenstop. Holding a child in a movingvehicle does not provide the childwith any protection during anaccident, even if the person hold-ing the child is wearing a seatbelt.
WARNING - Child seatinstallation
• Before installing the child
restraint system, read the instruc-tions supplied by the childrestraint system manufacturer.
• If the safety belt does not operateas described in this section, havethe system checked immediatelyby your authorized Kia dealer.
• Failure to observe this manual'sinstructions regarding childrestraint system and the instruc-tions provided with the child
restraint system could increasethe chance and/or severity ofinjury or death in an accident.
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Placing a passenger safety beltinto the auto lock mode
The use of the auto lock mode willensure that the normal movement of the
child in the vehicle does not cause thesafety belt to be pulled out and loosenthe firmness of its hold on the childrestraint system. To secure a childrestraint system, use the following proce-dure.
Installing a child restraint system bylap/shoulder belt
To install a child restraint system on theoutboard or center rear seats, do the fol-lowing:
1. Place the child restraint system in theseat and route the lap/shoulder beltaround or through the restraint, follow-ing the restraint manufacturer’sinstructions. Be sure the safety beltwebbing is not twisted.
2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch intothe buckle. Listen for the distinct “click”
sound.Position the release button so that it is easy to access in case of an emergency.
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3. Pull the shoulder portion of the safetybelt all the way out.When the shoulder
portion of the safety belt is fullyextended, it will shift the retractor tothe “Auto Lock” (child restraint) mode.
4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion ofthe safety belt to retract and listen for
an audible “clicking” or “ratcheting”sound. This indicates that the retractoris in the “Auto Lock” mode. If no distinctsound is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4.
5. Remove as much slack from the beltas possible by pushing down on the
child restraint system while feeding theshoulder belt back into the retractor.
6. Push and pull on the child restraintsystem to confirm that the safety belt isholding it firmly in place. If it is not,release the safety belt and repeatsteps 2 through 6.
7. Double check that the retractor is inthe “Auto Lock” mode by attempting topull more of the safety belt out of theretractor. If you cannot, the retractor is
in the “Auto Lock” mode.To remove the child restraint, press therelease button on the buckle and thenpull the lap/shoulder belt out of therestraint and allow the safety belt toretract fully.
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When the safety belt is allowed toretract to its fully stowed position, theretractor will automatically switchfrom the “Auto Lock” mode to theemergency lock mode for normaladult usage.
Securing a child restraint seat with “Tether Anchor” system (if equipped)
Child restraint hook holders are locatedon the shelf or floor behind the rear
seats.1. Open the tether anchor cover on the
shelf or floor behind the rear seats.
2. Route the child restraint seat strapover the seatback.
For vehicles with adjustable headrest,route the tether strap under the head-rest and between the headrest posts,otherwise route the tether strap overthe top of the seatback.
3. Connect the tether strap hook to thecorresponding hook holder and tightento secure the seat.
WARNING - Auto lockmode
The lap/shoulder belt automaticallyreturns to the “emergency lockmode” whenever the belt is allowedto retract fully. Therefore, the pre-ceding seven steps must be fol-lowed each time a child restraint isinstalled.
If the safety belt is not placed in the“Auto lock” mode, severe injury ordeath could occur to the childand/or other occupants in the vehi-cle in a collision, since the childrestraint will not be effectively heldin place.
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rectly, the child restraint seat may notbe restrained properly in the event ofa collision. Do not mount more thanone child restraint seat to a tetheranchorage, since the anchorage canthen fail in a collision.
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Child seat lower anchors
Some child seat manufacturers make
child restraint seats that are labeled asLATCH or LATCH-compatible childrestraint system. LATCH stands for"Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren". These seats include two rigidor webbing mounted attachments thatconnect to two LATCH anchors at specif-ic seating positions in your vehicle. Thistype of child restraint seat eliminates theneed to use seat belts to attach the childseat in the rear seats.
Child restraint symbols are located onthe left and right rear seat backs to indi-
cate the position of the lower anchors forchild restraints.
WARNING - Child restraintcheck
Check that the child restraint sys-tem is secured by pushing andpulling it in different directions.Incorrectly fitted child restraintsmay swing, twist, tip or come awaycausing death or injury.
WARNING - Child restraintanchorage
• Child restraint anchorages aredesigned to withstand only those
loads imposed by correctly fittedchild restraints. Under no circum-stances are they to be used foradult seat belts or harnesses orfor attaching other items orequipment to the vehicle.
• The tether strap may not workproperly if attached somewhereother than the correct tetheranchor.
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LATCH anchors have been provided inyour vehicle. The LATCH anchors arelocated in the left and right outboard rearseating positions. Their locations areshown in the illustration. There is noLATCH anchor provided for the centerrear seating position.
The LATCH anchors are located betweenthe seatback and the seat cushion of therear seat left and right outboard seatingpositions.
Follow the child seat manufacturer’sinstructions to properly install child
restraint seats with LATCH or LATCH-compatible attachments.
Once you have installed the LATCH childrestraint, assure that the seat is properlyattached to the LATCH and tetheranchors. Also, test the child restraint seatbefore you place the child in it. Tilt the
seat from side to side. Also try to tug theseat forward. Check to see if the anchorshold the seat in place.
WARNING - LATCHAnchors
If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child beingseriously injured or killed in a colli-sion greatly increases.
WARNING - LATCH loweranchors
LATCH lower anchors are only to beused with the left and right rear out-board seating positions. Neverattempt to attach an LATCHequipped seat in the center seatingposition. You may damage theanchors or the anchors may fail and
break in a collision.
WARNINGWhen using the vehicle's "LATCH"system to install a child restraintsystem in the rear seat, all unusedvehicle rear seat belt metal latchplates or tabs must be latchedsecurely in their seat belt bucklesand the seat belt webbing must beretracted behind the child restraintto prevent the child from reachingand taking hold of unretracted seatbelts. Unlatched metal latch platesor tabs may allow the child to reachthe unretracted seat belts whichmay result in strangulation and a
serious injury or death to the childin the child restraint.
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(1) Driver’s air bag
(2) Front passenger’s air bag
(3) Side air bag*
(4) Curtain air bag*
(5) SRS Control Module(6) Side impact sensor*
(7) Front impact sensor
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What your air bag system does
Driver’s air bag and front passenger’s airbag are designed to supplement the pro-tection offered by the safety belt in cer-tain frontal collisions. Likewise, side airbag and curtain air bags are designed tosupplement the protection offered by thesafety belt in side collisions. Safety beltsare designed to reduce the injury of thedriver or passengers in case of lightimpact or collision. No safety belt or airbag system can completely eliminateinjuries that may cause in collisions orimpacts. To help reduce impact on driveror passengers in any collision, safetybelts must be correctly worn.
What your air bag system doesnot do
The air bag system is designed to sup-plement the protection offered by thesafety belt system. IT IS NOT A SUBSTI-TUTE FOR THE SAFETY BELT.
The importance of usingsafety belts
There are four very important reasons touse safety belts even with an air bag sup-
plemental restraint system. They:• help keep you in the proper position(away from the air bag) when it inflates.
• reduce the risk of harm in rollover, sideimpact (vehicles not equipped withside and curtain air bags) or rearimpact collisions, because an air bag isnot designed to inflate in such situa-tions and even a side curtain air bag isdesigned to inflate only in certain sideimpact collisions.
• reduce the risk of harm in frontal orside collisions which are not severeenough to actuate the air bag supple-mental restraint system.
• reduce the risk of being ejected fromyour vehicle.
Your vehicle’s Supplemental RestraintSystem Control Module is equippedwith a recording device that mayrecord the use or status of the safetybelt restraint system by the driver and
front passenger in certain collisions.
WARNING - Air bags &safety belts
• Even in vehicles with air bags,you and your passengers mustalways wear the safety belts pro-vided in order to minimize the riskand severity of injury in the eventof a collision or rollover.
• Always wear your safety belt. Itcan help keep you away from theair bags during heavy brakingjust before a collision. It may alsoreduce the risk of occupant ejec-tion.
• If occupants are not wearing safe-ty belts or correctly seated, theycannot be fully protected, andthus face a greater risk of seriousinjury or death.
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Air bag system components
The main components of your SRS are:
• To indicate that your vehicle isequipped with air bags, the correspon-
ding air bag covers are marked with“SRS AIR BAG”.
- Driver’s air bag
- Passenger’s air bag
- Side air bag (if equipped)
- Curtain air bag (if equipped)
• A diagnostic system that continuallymonitors the system operation.
• Air bag warning light to warn you of apossible problem with the system.
• Emergency power backup in case yourcar’s electrical system is disconnectedin a crash.
Driver’s air bag
Your vehicle is equipped with aSupplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
and lap/shoulder belts at both the driverand passenger seating position.
The driver’s air bag is stored in the cen-ter of the steering wheel.
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• Driver’s and front passenger’s airbag are designed to inflate only incertain frontal collisions, and side
and curtain air bags are designedto inflate in certain side impacts.Frontal air bags are not designedto provide protection in sideimpacts, rear impacts, rollovers,or less severe frontal collisions.They will not provide protectionfrom later impacts in a multi-impact collision.
• If your vehicle has been subject-ed to flood conditions (e.g.
soaked carpeting/standing wateron the floor of the vehicle, etc.) orif your vehicle has become flooddamaged in any way, do notattempt to start the vehicle or putthe key in the ignition. Have thevehicle towed to an authorizedKia dealer for inspection and nec-essary repairs.
Disregarding this precaution maycause an unexpected air bag
deployment, which could result inserious personal injury or death.
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Front passenger’s air bag
Front passenger’s air bag is stored in theinstrument panel on the glove box.
Never put any objects or ornaments onthe instrument panel.
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• You must always sit as far backfrom the steering wheel air bag aspossible (chest at least 250 mm(10 inches ) away from the steer-ing wheel), while still maintaininga comfortable seating position forgood vehicle control, in order toreduce the risk of injury or deathin a collision.
• Never place objects over the airbag storage compartments orbetween the air bags and your-self. Due to the speed and force of
the air bag inflation, such objectscould hit your body at high speedand cause severe bodily injuryand even death.
• Do not put stickers or ornamentson the steering wheel cover.These may interfere with thedeployment of the air bag.
WARNING• The front seat passenger’s air bag
is much larger than the steeringwheel air bag and inflates with
considerably more force. It canseriously hurt or kill a passengerwho is not in the proper positionand wearing the safety belt prop-erly. The front passengers shouldalways move their seat as farback as practical and sit back intheir seat.
• It is essential that the front pas-sengers always wear their safetybelts when vehicle is in motion,
even when the vehicle is movingin a parking lot or up a drivewayinto garage.
• If the driver brakes the vehicleheavily in urgent situations,occu-pants will be thrown forward. Iffront passengers are not wearingthe safety belts, they will bedirectly in front of the air bagswhen inflation occurs. In that sit-uation, severe injury or death is
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Side air bag (if equipped)
Side air bags are stored in the left side ofthe driver’s seat and right side of the frontpassenger’s seat.
If air bag inflation conditions are met(side collision), they will inflate.
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• Never allow front passenger toput their hands, feet or face on orclose to the instrument panel. In
the event of air bag deployment,such a mispositioned occupantwould be likely to suffer severeinjury or death.
• Never allow children, pregnantwomen or weak persons to sit inthe front passenger seat. Theymay be seriously injured by theair bag inflation when air bagdeploys.
• Do not use child restraint sys-
tems on the front passenger'sseat, as inflation may cause deathor severe personal injury.
• Do not put objects or stickers onthe instrument panel. Do notapply any accessory on the frontwindshield glass or do not installaftermarket mirrors or acces-sories on the factory installedrearview mirror. Any of thesecould may interfere with thedeployment of air bag inflation orcould hit your body at high speedand cause severe bodily injuryand even death.
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WARNING - Seat covers,damage and modifications
• Do not use any accessory seatcovers for a vehicle equippedwith side air bags.Use of seat covers could interferewith side air bag deployment.
If seat or seat cover is damaged,have the vehicle checked andrepaired by an authorized Kiadealer. Inform them that yourvehicle is equipped with side airbags and an occupant detectionsystem.
• Do not make modifications oradditions to the seats as they maycause the air bag system to mal-function resulting in severe per-sonal injury or death.
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Curtain air bag (if equipped)
Curtain air bags are located along bothsides of the roof rails above the front andrear doors.
They are designed to help protect theheads of the front seat occupants and the
rear outboard seat occupants in certainside impact collisions.
• The curtain air bag deployment occursonly on the side of the vehicle affectedby the impact.
• The side air bags (side and/or curtainair bags) are not designed to deploy in
collisions from the front or rear of thevehicle or in most rollover situations.
• The curtain air bags are designed todeploy only in certain side-impact colli-sions, depending on the crash severity,angle, speed and impact.
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WARNING• In order for side air bags (side
and curtain air bags) to provide
its best protection, both front seatoccupants and both outboardrear occupants should sit in anupright position with the seatbelts properly fastened.
Importantly, children should sit ina proper child restraint system inthe rear seat.
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• When children are seated in therear outboard seats, they must beseated in the proper child
restraint system. Make sure to putthe child restraint system as faraway from the door side as possi-ble, and secure the child restraintsystem in a locked position.
• Do not allow the passengers tolean their heads or bodies ontodoors, put their arms on thedoors, stretch their arms out ofthe window, or place objectsbetween the doors and passen-
gers when they are seated onseats equipped with side airbags.
• Never try to open or repair anycomponents of the side curtainair bag system. This should onlybe done by an authorized Kiadealer.
Failure to follow the above men-tioned instructions can result ininjury or death to the vehicle occu-
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Why didn’t my air bag go off in acollision?
(Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag)
There are many types of accidents inwhich one or more of the air bagswould not be expected to provideadditional protection.
These include rear impacts, second orthird collisions in multiple impact acci-dents, as well as low speed impacts.Just because your vehicle is damagedand even if it is totally unusable, don’tbe surprised that the air bags did notinflate.
Air bag collision sensors
(1) SRS control module
(2) Front impact sensor
(3) Side impact sensor (if equipped)
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Air bag inflation condition
Front air bag
Front air bags (driver’s and front passen-ger’s air bags) are designed to inflatewhen the impact is delivered to front col-lision sensors depending on the intensity,speed or angles of impact of the frontcollision - generally from an area a littleto the left to a little to the right of straightahead.
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WARNING - Protecting airbag module and sensors
• Do not hit or allow any heavyobjects to hit the locations where
air bags or sensors are installed.This may cause damage andunexpected air bag deployment,which could result in severe per-sonal injury or death.
• If the installation location orangle of the sensors is altered inany way, the air bags may deploywhen they should not or they maynot deploy when they should,causing severe injury or death.
Therefore, do not try to performmaintenance on or around the airbag sensors. Have the vehiclechecked and repaired by anauthorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - Body changes• Problems may arise if the sensor
installation angles are changeddue to the deformation of front
bumper, body or B pillar whereside collision sensors areinstalled. In the event of a colli-sion, have the vehicle inspectedby an authorized Kia dealer.
• Your vehicle has been designedto absorb impact and deploy theair bag(s) in certain collisions.Installing aftermarket bumperguards or replacing a bumperwith non-genuine parts may
adversely affect your vehiclescollision and air bag deploymentperformance.
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Side air bags (if equipped)
Side air bags (side and/or curtain airbags) are designed to inflate when animpact is detected by side collision sen-sors depending on the strength, speed orangles of impact of side impact of sideimpact collision or rollover.
Although the front air bags (driver’s andfront passenger’s air bags) are designedto inflate only in frontal collision, it mayinflate in any collision if front impact sen-sors detect a sufficient impact. Side air
bags (side and/or curtain air bags) aredesigned to inflate only in side impactcollision, it may inflate in any collision ifside impact sensors detect a sufficientimpact.
If the vehicle chassis is impacted bybumps or objects on unimproved roadsor sidewalks, air bags may deploy. Drivecarefully on unimproved roads or on sur-faces not designed for vehicle traffic toprevent unintended air bag deployment.
To protect occupants, front air bags andpre-tensioner seat belts may deploy incertain side impact collisions.
Air bag non-inflation conditions
• In certain low-speed collisions the airbags may not deploy. The air bags aredesigned not to deploy in such casesbecause the risk of injuries which canbe caused by the air bags exceeds thebenefits they provide in protectingoccupants.
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• Frontal air bags are not designed toinflate in rear collisions, because occu-pants are moved backward by the
force of the impact. In this case, the airbags do not provide protection.
• Front air bags may not inflate in sideimpact collision, because occupantsmove to the direction of the collision,
and thus in side impacts, frontal air bagdeployment does not provide occupantprotection.
However, side or curtain air bags mayinflate depending on the intensity, vehi-cle speed and angles of impact.
• In a slant or angled collision, the forceof impact may direct the occupants in adirection between the front and side air
bags, and thus the sensors may notdeploy any air bags.
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• Just before impact, drivers often brakeheavily. Such heavy braking lowers thefront portion of the vehicle causing it to
“ride” under a vehicle with a higherground clearance. Air bags may notinflate in this "under-ride" situationbecause deceleration forces that aredetected by sensors may be signifi-cantly altered by such “under-ride” col-lisions.
• Air bags may not inflate in rollover acci-dents because air bag deploymentwould not provide proper protection to
the occupants.However, side air bags may inflatewhen the vehicle is rolled over by aside impact collision, if the vehicle isequipped with side air bags and cur-tain air bags.
• Air bags may not inflate if the vehiclecollides with objects such as utilitypoles or trees, where the point of
impact is concentrated to one area andthe full force of the impact is not trans-mitted to the sensors.
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Air bag system operation
• Air bags only operate when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON or STARTpositions.
• Air bags inflate instantly in the event ofserious frontal or side collision (ifequipped with side air bag or curtainair bag) in order to help protect theoccupants from serious physical injury.
• There is no single vehicle speed atwhich the air bags will inflate.
• Air bag deployment depends on anumber of factors including vehiclespeed, angles of impact and the densi-ty and stiffness of the vehicles orobjects which your vehicle hits in thecollision. However, factors are not limit-ed to those mentioned above.
• The front air bags will completelyinflate and deflate in an instant.
It is virtually impossible for you to seethe air bags inflate during an accident.It is much more likely that you will sim-ply see the deflated air bags hangingout of their storage compartments afterthe collision.
• In order to help provide protection in asevere collision, the air bags mustinflate rapidly. The speed of air baginflation is a consequence of theextremely short time in which a collision
occurs and the need to get the air bagbetween the occupant and the vehiclestructures before the occupant impactsthose structures. This speed of inflationreduces the risk of serious or life-threatening injuries in a severe collisionand is thus a necessary part of air bagdesign.
However, air bag inflation can alsocause injuries which normally caninclude facial abrasions, bruises and
broken bones, and sometimes moreserious injuries because the inflationspeed also causes the air bags toexpand with a great deal of force.
• There are even circumstancesunder which contact with the steer-ing wheel air bag can cause fatalinjuries, especially if the occupantis positioned excessively close tothe steering wheel.
WARNING - Seatedpositioning
• To avoid severe personal injury ordeath caused by deploying air
bags in a collision, the drivershould sit as far back from thesteering wheel air bag as possible(at least 250 mm (10 inches) away).The front passenger shouldalways move their seat as far backas possible and sit back in theirseat.
• Air bag inflates instantly in anevent of collision, passengersmay be injured by the air bag
expansion force if they are not inproper position.
• Air bag inflation may causeinjuries which normally includefacial or bodily abrasions, injuriesby the broken glasses or burns bythe explosives.
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Noise and smoke
When the air bags inflate, they make aloud noise and they leave smoke andpowder in the air inside of the vehicle.This is normal. After the air bag inflates,
you may feel substantial discomfort inbreathing due to the contact of yourchest to both the safety belt and the airbag, as well as from breathing the smokeand powder. We strongly urge you toopen your doors and/or windows assoon as possible after impact in orderto reduce discomfort and prevent pro-longed exposure to the smoke andpowder.
Though the smoke and powder are non-
toxic, it may cause irritation to the skin(eyes, nose and throat etc.). Wash andrinse with cold water immediately andconsult a doctor if symptoms persist.
Installing a child restraint on afront passenger seat is extremelydangerous and should never bedone.
Never place a rear-facing child restraintin the front passenger’s seat. If the airbag deploys, it would impact the rear-fac-ing child restraint, causing severe or fatalinjuries.
In addition, do not place front-facing childrestraint in the front passenger’s seateither. If the front passenger air baginflates, it may cause severe or fatal
injuries to the child.
WARNING - Hot air bagparts
When the air bags deploy, the airbag related parts in steering wheel
and/or instrument panel and/or inboth sides of the roof rails abovethe front and rear doors are veryhot. To prevent injury, do not touchthe air bag storage area’s internalcomponents immediately after anair bag has inflated.
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Air bag warning light
The purpose of air bag warning light inyour instrument panel is to alert you of apotential problem with your air bag -Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
When the ignition switch is turned ON,the indicator light should blink or illumi-nate for approximately 6 seconds, thengo off.
Have the system checked if:
• The light does not turn on briefly whenyou turn the ignition ON.
• The light stays on after the enginestarts.
• The light comes on while the vehicle isin motion.
Air bag (Supplemental RestraintSystem) service
Your Supplemental Restraint System isvirtually maintenance-free. There are noparts which you can service.
You must have the system servicedunder the following circumstances:
• If an air bag ever inflates, the air bagmust be replaced.Do not try to removeor discard the air bag by yourself. Thismust be done by an authorized Kiadealer.
• If the air bag warning indicator lightalerts you to a problem, have the airbag system checked as soon as possi-ble. Otherwise, your air bag systemmay be ineffective.
WARNING• Never put child restraint in the
front passenger seat. If the frontpassenger air bag inflates, it may
cause severe or fatal injuries.• When children are seated in the
rear outboard seats in which cur-tain air bags are equipped, besure to put the child restraint sys-tem as far away from the doorside as possible, and secure thechild restraint system to belocked in position.
Inflation of side or curtain air bag(if equipped) could cause severe
injury or death due to the expan-sion impact.
CAUTION - No modificationDo not modify any part of the air bag system. Modification could make the air bag system ineffective or could cause unnecessary deploy- ment.
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Repairing or scrapping the vehicle
• Repairing/replacing the steeringwheel, instrument panel, center con-sole headliner/pillar trim, or modifyingvehicle sheet metal components could
disable the air bag system. Have suchrepairs and maintenance performed byan authorized Kia dealer.
• Special care must be taken in scrap-ping or junking an air bag-equippedvehicle. Always refer such activities toa qualified professional.
WARNING - No mainte-nance or repair
• Do not work on the air bag sys-tem’s components or wiring. Thiscould cause the air bags to inflateinadvertently, possibly seriouslyinjuring someone.Working on thesystem could also disable thesystem so that the air bags wouldnot deploy in a collision.
• Any work on the air bag system,such as removing, installing, orrepairing the steering wheel must
be performed by a qualified Kiatechnician. Improper handling ofthe air bag system including thesteering wheel may result in seri-ous personal injury or death.
Air bag warning labelAir bag warning labels which are now required by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard(CMVSS) are attached to alert driver and passengers of potential risk of air bag system.
Note that these government warnings focus on the risk to children, Kia also wants you to beaware of the risks which adults are exposed to.Those have been described in previous pages.
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Outside the vehicle
• To open the trunk, insert the key intothe lock and turn it to the right (clock-wise).
• To close the trunk, use both hands topush the trunk lid down. Check to seeif the trunk is completely shut.
Trunk room lamp
Trunk room lamp turns on when the trunkis opened. It remains on until the trunk is
securely closed.
✽ NOTICEMake sure to close the trunk securely. If it remains open while engine is not run-ning, it may cause battery dischargebecause trunk room lamp remains on.
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Engine exhaust and a wide varietyof automobile components and
parts, including components foundin the interior furnishings in a vehi-cle, contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects andreproductive harm. In addition, cer-tain fluids contained in vehiclesand certain products of componentwear contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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Inside the vehicle
To open the trunk from inside the vehicle,pull the trunk lid release lever.
Emergency trunk safety release(if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emer-gency trunk release cable located insidethe trunk. The lever glows in the darkwhen the trunk lid is closed. If someoneis inadvertently locked in the trunk,pulling this handle will release the trunklatch mechanism and open the trunk.
WARNING - Exhaustfumes
If you drive with the trunk lid open,you will draw dangerous exhaustfumes into your vehicle causingserious injury or death to vehicleoccupants. Open trunk lids can alsodangerously obscure rear viewvision.
If you must drive with the trunk lidopen, keep the air vents open sothat additional outside air comesinto the vehicle.
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WARNINGNo one should be allowed to occu-py the trunk of the vehicle at anytime. If the trunk is partially or total-
ly latched and the person is unableto get out, severe injury or deathcould occur due to lack of ventila-tion, exhaust fumes and rapid heatbuild-up, or because of exposure tocold weather conditions. The trunkis also a highly dangerous locationin the event of a crash because it isnot a protected occupant space butmerely a part of the vehicle’s crushzone.
CAUTION• If a person is locked in the trunk,
they can pull the emergency release to open the trunk lid.
• We recommend that cars be kept locked and keys be kept out of the reach of children, and that parents teach their children about the dangers of playing in trunks.
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Opening the hood:
1. Pull the release lever on the lower leftside of the instrument panel to unlatchthe hood. The hood should pop openslightly.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise thehood slightly, pull the secondary latch(1) inside of the hood center and lift (2)
the hood.
3. Lift the hood and hold it open with thesupport rod by inserting the free end ofthe rod into the slot (1).
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CAUTION Hood4 Door
FUEL FILLER LID
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1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-lowing:
All filler caps in engine compartmentmust be correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com-bustible material must be removedfrom the engine compartment.
2. Secure the support rod in its clip.
3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12inches) height and then let it drop toproperly lock in place.
Make sure the hood is properly lockedbefore driving.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull therelease lever.
CAUTION - Hood Before closing the hood, make
sure that all engine parts and tools have been removed from
the engine area and that no one’s hands are near the hood opening.
• Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the engine compartment. Doing so may cause a heat-induced fire.
CAUTIONTo avoid injury from sharp edges, it
is recommended that protective gloves be worn if there is a need to open the fuel filler door manually.
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3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel tankcap counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until
it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap issecurely tightened.
7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it light-ly and make sure that it is securelyclosed.
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WARNING - RefuelingIf pressurized fuel sprays out, it cancover your clothes or skin and thussubject you to the risk of fire and
burns. Always remove the fuel capcarefully and slowly. If the cap isventing fuel or if you hear a hissingsound, wait until the conditionstops before completely removingthe cap.
WARNING - Refueling dan-gers
Automotive fuels are flammablematerials. When refueling, pleasenote the following guidelines care-fully. Failure to follow these guide-lines may result in severe personalinjury, severe burns or death by fireor explosion.
• Before refueling note the locationof the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if available, at the gas stationfacility.
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• Before touching the fuel nozzle,you should eliminate potentiallydangerous static electricity dis-charge by touching another metal
part of the vehicle, a safe distanceaway from the fuel filler neck, noz-zle, or other gas source.
• Do not get back into a vehicleonce you have begun refuelingsince you can generate staticelectricity by touching, rubbing orsliding against any item or fabric(polyester, satin, nylon, etc.)capable of producing static elec-tricity. Static electricity discharge
can ignite fuel vapors resulting inrapid burning. If you must re-enter the vehicle, you shouldonce again eliminate potentiallydangerous static electricity dis-charge by touching a metal partof the vehicle, away from the fuelfiller neck, nozzle or other gaso-line source.
• When using a portable fuel con-tainer be sure to place the con-
tainer on the ground prior to refu-eling.
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• Make sure to refuel your vehicleaccording to the "Fuel requirements"suggested in section 5.
• Check to make sure the fuel filler cap
is securely closed after refueling. Aloose fuel filler cap may cause the“Check fuel filler cap ( )” light inthe instrument panel to illuminateunnecessarily.
• If the fuel filler cap requires replace-ment, use only a genuine Kia cap orthe equivalent specified for your vehi-cle. An incorrect fuel filler cap canresult in a serious malfunction of thefuel system or emission control sys-
tem.• Do not spill fuel on the exterior sur-faces of the vehicle. Any type of fuelspilled on painted surfaces may dam-age the paint.
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• DO NOT use matches or a lighterand DO NOT SMOKE or leave a litcigarette in your vehicle while at agas station especially during
refueling. Automotive fuel is high-ly flammable and can, when ignit-ed, result in fire.
• If a fire breaks out during refuel-ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi-cle, and immediately contact themanager of the gas station andthen contact the local fire depart-ment or 911.
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Static electricity discharge fromthe container can ignite fuelvapors causing a fire. Once refu-eling has begun, contact with thevehicle should be maintaineduntil the filling is complete.
Use only portable plastic fuelcontainers designed to carry andstore gasoline.
• Do not use cellular phones whilerefueling. Electric current and/orelectronic interference from cellu-lar phones can potentially ignitefuel vapors causing a fire.
• When refueling, always shut theengine off. Sparks produced byelectrical components related tothe engine can ignite fuel vaporscausing a fire. Once refueling iscomplete, check to make sure thefiller cap and filler door aresecurely closed, before startingthe engine.
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Outside rearview mirror
B dj i l b f
MIRRORS
CAUTION
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Be sure to adjust mirror angles beforedriving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-hand outside rearview
mirrors. The mirrors can be adjustedremotely with the control levers or remoteswitch, depending on the type of mirrorcontrol installed.The mirror heads can befolded back to prevent damage during anautomatic car wash or when passing in anarrow street.
✽ NOTICEDo not scrape ice off the mirror face;this may damage the surface of theglass. If ice should restrict movement of the mirror, do not force the mirror foradjustment. To remove ice, use a deicerspray, or a sponge or soft cloth with verywarm water.
Manual remote control (if equipped)
To adjust an outside mirror, move the
control lever located at the forward insidearea of the window frame.
CAUTION• The right outside rearview mirror
is convex. Objects seen in the mirror are closer than they
appear.• Use your interior rearview mirror or direct observation to deter- mine the actual distance of fol- lowing vehicles when changing lanes.
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Electric remote control (if equipped)
The electric remote control mirror switch
allows you to adjust the position of theleft and right outside rearview mirrors. Toadjust the position of either mirror, movethe lever (1) to R or L to select the rightside mirror or the left side mirror, thenpress a corresponding point ( ) on themirror adjustment control to position theselected mirror up, down, left or right.
After adjustment, put the lever into neu-tral position to prevent the inadvertentadjustment.
• The mirrors stop moving when theyreach the maximum adjusting angles,but the motor continues to operatewhile the switch is depressed. Do not
depress the switch longer than neces-sary, the motor may be damaged.
• Do not attempt to adjust the outsiderearview mirror by hands. Doing somay damage the parts.
Folding the outside rearview mirror
To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp the
housing of mirror and then fold it back,toward the rear of the vehicle.
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Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror to center on
Day/Night lever
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(if equipped)
The outside rearview mirror heater isautomatically turned on when the rearwindow defroster is turned on. To heat
the outside rearview mirror glass, pushthe button for the rear window defroster.
The rearview mirror heater (and rear win-dow defroster) will not operate unless theengine is running.
The outside rearview mirror glass will beheated for defrosting or defogging andwill give you improved rear vision ininclement weather conditions. Push thebutton again to turn the heater off. Theoutside rearview mirror heater automati-
cally turns off after 20 minutes.
Adjust the rearview mirror to center onthe view through the rear window. Makethis adjustment before you start driving.
Day/night rearview mirror (if equippzed)
Make this adjustment before you start
driving and while the day/night lever is inthe day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you toreduce glare from the headlights of vehi-cles behind you during night driving.
Remember that you lose some rearview clarity in the night position.
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Map light (if equipped)Type A
The lights are turned ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switch.
Type B
(1) Map light
: The lights are turned ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switch.(2) DOOR
: The light turns on when a door isopened or when a door is unlockedby the transmitter (if equipped).Interior light goes out slowly after 30seconds if the door is closed.However if the ignition switch is ONor all vehicle doors are locked whenthe door is closed, interior light willturn off even within 30 seconds.
(3) ROOM: The light turns on and stays on evenwhen the doors are all closed.
Dome light (if equipped)
(1) OFF
: The light stays off even when a dooris open.
(2) DOOR
: The light turns on when a door isopened or when a door is unlockedby the transmitter (if equipped).Interior light goes out slowly after 30seconds if the door is closed.However if the ignition switch is ONor all vehicle doors are locked whenthe door is closed, interior light willturn off even within 30 seconds.
(3) ON
: The light turns on and stays on evenwhen the doors are all closed.
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✽ NOTICE• To avoid possible theft do not leave
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Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when engine is not running.It may cause battery discharge.
To avoid possible theft, do not leavevaluables in the storage compartment.
• Since stored items may move whiledriving, be sure to position them in
the storage compartment so that theydo not make noise or cause a potentialsafety hazard when the vehicle is mov-ing.
• Always keep the storage compartmentcovers closed while driving. Do notattempt to place many items in thestorage compartment that the storagecompartment cover can not closesecurely.
materialsDo not store cigarette lighters,propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-cle. These items may catch fireand/or explode if the vehicle isexposed to hot temperatures forextended periods.
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Multi box (if equipped)
To open the cover located above the cig-arette lighter/power outlet, push the but-
ton and pull the cover down. It can beused for storing small items.
Glove box
To open the glove box, pull the handle (1)and the glove box will automatically open
(2). Close the glove box after use.
Sunglass holder (if equipped)
A sunglass storage compartment is pro-vided on the overhead console. To open
the sunglass holder, press the cover andthe holder will slowly open. Place yoursunglasses in the compartment door withthe lenses facing out. Push to close.
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✽ NOTICEMake sure the sunglass holder is closed
WARNING - Hot liquids
INTERIOR FEATURES
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Cup holder
Cups or small beverage cans may beplaced in the cup holders.
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• Do not place uncovered cups ofhot liquid in the cup holder whilethe vehicle is in motion. If the hot
liquid spills, you could be burned.Such a burn to the driver couldcause a loss of control of thevehicle.
• To reduce the risk of personalinjury in the event of sudden stopor collision, do not place uncov-ered or insecure bottles, glasses,cans, etc., in the cup holder whilethe vehicle is in motion.
CAUTIONDo not use the sunglass holder while driving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing serious injury or property damage.
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Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct lightthrough the front or side windows.
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.To use a sunvisor for a side windowshade, pull it downward, unsnap it fromthe bracket (1) and swing it to the side.
To use the vanity mirror, pull down thevisor and pull up the mirror cover.
✽ NOTICEReturn the sunvisor to its original posi-tion after use.
Power socket (if equipped)
The power outlets are designed to pro-vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate withvehicle electrical systems. The devicesshould draw less than 10 amps with theengine running.
p gis running, and remove a plug fromthe power outlet after using the elec-tric appliance. Using the power outlet
excessively or while the engine is notrunning or leaving appliances pluggedinto the power outlet when not in usewill cause battery discharge
• Only use the electric appliances whichare less than 12V and 10A in electriccapacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater tothe lowest operation level when youhave to use the power socket whileusing air-conditioner or heater.
• Close the cover when not in use.• Some electronic devices can causeelectronic interference when pluggedinto a vehicle’s power outlet. Thesedevices may cause excessive audiostatic and malfunctions in other elec-tronic systems or devices used in yourvehicle.
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• HOUR:
Pressing the “H” button with your fin-ger a pencil or similar object ill
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Digital clock (if equipped)
Whenever the battery terminals or mem-ory fuse are disconnected, you must
reset the time.When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON position, the clock buttons operatesas follows:
ger, a pencil or similar object willadvance the time displayed by onehour.
• MINUTE:Pressing the “M” button with your fin-ger, a pencil or similar object willadvance the time displayed by oneminute.
• RESET:
To clear away minutes, press the “R”button with your finger, a pencil or sim-ilar object. Then the clock will be setprecisely on the hour.
For example, if the “R” button is
pressed while the time is between 9:01and 9:29, the display will be reset to9:00.
9:01 ~ 9:29 ➾ 9:00
9:30 ~ 9:59 ➾ 10:00
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Sliding the sunroof
Autoslide open
Tilting the sunroof
Autotilt open
SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
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(1) SLIDE OPEN (TILT DOWN) button
(2) Tilt UP (slide close) BUTTON
If your vehicle is equipped with this fea-
ture, you can slide or tilt your sunroofwith the sunroof control buttons locatedon the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened, closed,or tilted when the ignition switch is in the“ON” position.
✽ NOTICE• Do not continue to press the sunroof
control button(s) after the sunroof isin the fully open, closed, or tilt posi-
tion(s). Damage to the motor or sys-tem components could occur.
• The sunroof cannot slide when it is inthe tilt position nor can it be tiltedwhile in an open or slide position.
To use the autoslide feature, momentari-ly (less than 0.4 second) press theSLIDE OPEN button on the overhead
console.The sunroof will slide all the wayopen. To stop the sunroof sliding at anypoint, press any sunroof control button.
Manual slide open
Press the SLIDE OPEN button on theoverhead console and hold it until thesunroof is opened to the desired position.
Close
To close the sunroof, press the TILT UPbutton on the overhead console and holdit until the sunroof is closed.
To use the autotilt feature, momentarily(less than 0.4 second) press the TILT UPbutton on the overhead console. The
sunroof will tilt all the way open. To stopthe sunroof tilting at any point, pressany sunroof control button.
Manual tilt open
Press the TILT UP button on the over-head console and hold it until the sunroofis opened to the desired position.
Close
To close the sunroof, press the SLIDEOPEN button on the overhead consoleand hold it until the sunroof is closed.
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Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is discon-nected or discharged you have to reset
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Sunshade
The sunshade will be opened with theglass panel automatically when the glass
panel is slid.You will have to close it man-ually if you want it closed.
ton longer than necessary. Damage tothe motor or system componentscould occur.
• Periodically remove any dirt that mayaccumulate on the guide rail.• If you try to open the sunroof when
the temperature is below freezing orwhen the sunroof is covered with snowor ice, the glass or the motor could bedamaged.
• The sunroof is made to slide togetherwith sunshade. Do not leave the sun-shade closed while the sunroof is open.
nected or discharged, you have to resetyour sunroof system as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi-tion.
2. Set the sunroof to the maximum TILT-UP position using the correspondingsunroof switch.
3. Then, release it.
4. Press and hold the TILT UP buttononce again until the sunroof hasreturned to the original position of TILTUP after it is raised a little higher thanthe maximum TILT UP position. This
may take several seconds.When this is complete, the sunroofsystem is reset.
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side through the sunroof openingwhile driving.
• Make sure hand and face aresafely out of the way before clos-ing a sunroof.
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✽ NOTICEDo not put fragile, bulky or an excessivequantity of items into luggage net They
LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED)
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To keep items from shifting in the trunk,you can use the four rings located in thetrunk to attach the cargo net.
quantity of items into luggage net. Theycould be damaged.
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WARNINGTo avoid eye injury, DO NOT over-stretch the netting.
ALWAYS keep face and body out ofrecoil path of the net, in case ofstrap.
DO NOT use the luggage net whenstrap has visible signs of wear ordamage.
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Roof type antenna (if equipped)
If your vehicle has an audio system, anamplifying antenna is installed in your
vehicle.This antenna can be removed from thevehicle when you wash your vehicle.
✽ NOTICE• Be sure to remove the antenna before
washing the car in an automatic carwash or it may be damaged.
• When reinstalling your antenna, it isimportant that it is fully tightened toensure proper reception.
Aux, USB and iPod port(if equipped)
If your vehicle has an aux and/or
USB(universal serial bus) port or iPodport, you can use an aux port to connectaudio devices and an USB port to plug inan USB and also an iPod port to plug inan iPod.
✽ NOTICEWhen using a portable audio deviceconnected to the power outlet, noise mayoccur during playback. If this happens,use the power source of the portableaudio device.
❈ iPod ® is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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VOLUME ( / ) (1)
• Push up the lever to increase volume.
• Push down the lever to decrease vol-
CDP mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWNbutton.
AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
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The steering wheel audio remote controlbutton is installed to promote safe driv-ing.
• Push down the lever to decrease vol-ume.
SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2) If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressedfor 0.8 second or more, it will work as fol-lows in each mode.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK selectbutton.
CDP mode
It will function as the FF/REW button.
CDC mode
It will function as the DISC UP/DOWNbutton.
If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressedfor less than 0.8 second, it will work asfollows in each mode.
RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATIONselect buttons.
CDC mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWNbutton.
MODE (3)
Press the button to select Radio or CD(compact disc).
MUTE (4)
• Press the MUTE button to cancel thesound.
• Press the MUTE button again to acti-vate the sound.
Detailed information for audio controlbuttons is described in the followingpages in this section.
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AUDIO SYSTEM - HOW CAR AUDIO WORKS
FM reception AM reception FM radio station
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AM and FM radio signals are broadcastfrom transmitter towers located aroundyour city. They are intercepted by theradio antenna on your car. This signal isthen received by the radio and sent toyour car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reachedyour vehicle, the precise engineering ofyour audio system ensures the best pos-sible quality reproduction. However, insome cases the signal coming to yourvehicle may not be strong and clear.Thiscan be due to factors such as the dis-tance from the radio station, closeness ofother strong radio stations or the pres-ence of buildings, bridges or other largeobstructions in the area.
AM broadcasts can be received atgreater distances than FM broadcasts.
This is because AM radio waves aretransmitted at low frequencies. Theselong, low frequency radio waves can fol-low the curvature of the earth rather thantravelling straight out into the atmos-phere. In addition, they curve aroundobstructions so that they can provide bet-ter signal coverage.
FM broadcasts are transmitted at highfrequencies and do not bend to follow theearth's surface. Because of this, FMbroadcasts generally begin to fade atshort distances from the station. Also,FM signals are easily affected by build-ings, mountains, or other obstructions.These can result in certain listening con-ditions which might lead you to believe aproblem exists with your radio. The fol-lowing conditions are normal and do notindicate radio trouble:
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Satellite radio reception
You may experience problems in receiv-ing SIRIUS satellite radio signals in the
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Fading - As your car moves away fromthe radio station, the signal will weakenand sound will begin to fade. When this
occurs, we suggest that you selectanother stronger station.
• Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals orlarge obstructions between the trans-mitter and your radio can disturb thesignal causing static or fluttering nois-es to occur. Reducing the treble levelmay lessen this effect until the distur-bance clears.
• Station Swapping - As a FM signalweakens, another more powerful sig-nal near the same frequency may
begin to play. This is because yourradio is designed to lock onto the clear-est signal. If this occurs, select anoth-er station with a stronger signal.
• Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signalsbeing received from several directionscan cause distortion or fluttering. Thiscan be caused by a direct and reflect-ed signal from the same station, or bysignals from two stations with closefrequencies. If this occurs, select
another station until the condition haspassed.
g gfollowing situations.
• If you are driving in a tunnel or a cov-ered parking area.
• If you are driving beneath the top levelof a multi-level freeway.
• If you drive under a bridge.
• If you are driving next to a tall vechi-cle(such as a truck or a bus) that blockthe signal.
• If you are driving in a valley where thesurrounding hills or peaks block the sig-nal from the satellite.
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• If you are driving on a mountain roadwhere is blocked by mountains.
Using a cellular phone or a two-way radio
When a cellular phone is used inside the
Care of disc (if equipped)
• If the temperature inside the car is toohigh, open the car windows for ventila-
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• If you are driving in an area with talltrees that block the signal(10m ormore), for example on an road thatgoes through a dense forset.
• The signal can become weak in someareas that are not covered by therepeater station network.
Please note that these may be otherunforeseen circumstances when thereare problems with the reception of SIR-IUS satellite radio signal.
pvehicle, noise may be produced from theaudio equipment. This does not mean
that something is wrong with the audioequipment. In such a case, use the cellu-lar phone at a place as far as possiblefrom the audio equipment.
g , ption before using your car audio.
• It is illegal to copy and use
MP3/WMA/AAC/WAVE files withoutpermission. Use CDs that are createdonly by lawful means.
• Do not apply volatile agents such asbenzene and thinner, normal cleanersand magnetic sprays made for ana-logue disc onto CDs.
• To prevent the disc surface from get-ting damaged. Hold and carry CDs bythe edges or the edges of the centerhole only.
• Clean the disc surface with a piece ofsoft cloth before playback (wipe it fromthe center to the outside edge.)
• Do not damage the disc surface orattach pieces of sticky tape or paperonto it.
• Make sure on undesirable matter otherthan CDs are inserted into the CDplayer (Do not insert more than oneCD at a time).
CAUTIONWhen using a communication sys- tem such a cellular phone or a radio set inside the vehicle, a separate external antenna must be fitted.When a cellular phone or a radio set
is used with an internal antenna alone, it may interfere with the vehi- cle's electrical system and adverse- ly affect safe operation of the vehi- cle.
WARNINGDon’t use a cellular phone whenyou are driving. You must stop at a
safe place to use a cellular phone.
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• Keep CDs in their cases after use toprotect them from scratches or dirt.
• Depending on the type of CD-R/CD-RW CDs certain CDs may not operate
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RW CDs, certain CDs may not operatenormally according to manufacturingcompanies or making and recording
methods. In such circumstances, if youstill continue to use those CDs, theymay cause the malfunction of your caraudio system.
✽ NOTICE - Playing anIncompatible Copy-ProtectedAudio CD
Some copy-protected CDs, which do notcomply with the international audio CD
standards(Red Book), may not play onyour car audio. Please note that if youtry to play copy protected CDs and theCD player of your car audio is not per-forming to your expectation, this may becaused by those CDs and not a defect inthe device itself. Please replace thoseCDs.
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Satellite radio channels:
SIRIUS Satellite Radio has over 130 chan-nels, including 69 channels of 100% com-
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio service:
SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription-based satellite radio service that broad-
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mercial-free music, plus sports, news, talkand entertainment available nationwide inyour vehicle. For more information and acomplete list of SIRIUS Satellite Radiochannels, visit sirius.com in the UnitedStates, sirius-canada.ca in Canada, or callSIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474.
Satellite radio reception factors:
To receive the satellite signal, your vehi-cle has been equipped with a satelliteradio antenna located on the roof of yourvehicle. The vehicle roof provides the
best location for an unobstructed, openview of the sky, a requirement of a satel-lite radio system. Like AM/FM, there areseveral factors that can affect satellite
radio reception performance:
• Antenna obstructions: For optimalreception performance, keep the anten-na clear of snow and ice build-up andkeep luggage and other material as faraway from the antenna as possible.
• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings,bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses,parking garages, dense tree foliageand thunderstorms can interfere withyour reception.
casts music, sports, news and entertain-ment programming to radio receivers,which are available for installation inmotor vehicles or factory installed, aswell as for the home, portable and wire-less devices, and through an Internetconnection on personal computer.
Vehicles that are equipped with a factoryinstalled SIRIUS Satellite Radio systeminclude:
• Hardware and an introductory trial sub-scription term, which begins on thedate of sale or lease of the vehicle.
• For a small upgrade fee, access toSIRIUS music channels, and otherselect channels over the Internet usingany computer connected to theInternet (U.S. customers only).
For information on extended subscrip-tion terms, contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474.
ice fee after trial period.Vehicles without a factory-installedradio receiver require hardware pur-chase and installation. Please see yourdealer for further details. All fees andprogramming subject to change.Subscriptions governed by the SIRIUSTerms & Conditions available atwww.sirius.com / serviceterms.Available only in the 48 contiguousUnited States and the District of Columbia. Service available in Canada;see www.siriuscanada.caChrysler LLC shall not be responsible
for any such programming changes.
Satellite Radio Electronic SerialNumber (ESN): This 12-digit SatelliteSerial Number is needed to re-activate,modify or track your satellite radioaccount. You will need this number whencommunicating with SIRIUS.
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RADIO, SET UP, VOLUME, AUDIO CONTROL(PA910L, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO MODEL) (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. FM/AM Selection Button
2. Automatic Channel Selection Button
3. Power ON/OFF Button & Volume Control
Knob
4. Preset Button
5. Manual Channel Selection & Sound
Quality Control Knob
6. SETUP Button
7. SCAN Button
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1. FM/AM Selection Button
Turns to FM or AM mode, and toggles in
the order of FM1 ➟FM2 ➟AM ➟FM1...when the button is pressed each time
4. Preset Button
Push [1]~[6] buttons less than 0.8 sec-ond to play the channel saved in eachbutton Push [Preset] button for 0 8 sec-
TREBLE Control
To increase the TREBLE, rotate the knob
clockwise, while to decrease theTREBLE rotate the knob counterclock-
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when the button is pressed each time.
2. Automatic Channel SelectionButton
• When the [SEEK ] button is pressed,it increases the band frequency to auto-matically select a channel.Stops at theprevious frequency if no channel isfound.
• When the [TRACK ] button is press-ed, it reduces the band frequency toautomatically select a channel. Stopsat the previous frequency if no channel
is found.
3. Power ON/OFF Button &Volume Control Knob
Turns the set on/off when the IGNITIONSWITH is on ACC or ON. If the button isturned to the right, it increases the vol-ume and left,decreases the volume.
button. Push [Preset] button for 0.8 sec-ond or longer to save current channel tothe respective button with a beep.
5. Manual Channel Selection &Sound Quality Control Knob
Turn this control while listening to a radiochannel to manually adjust frequency.Turn clockwise to increase frequency andcounterclockwise to reduce frequency.
Pressing the button changes the BASS,MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER and BAL-ANCE TUNE mode. The mode selected
is shown on the display. After selectingeach mode, rotate the Audio control knobclockwise or counterclockwise.
BASS Control
To increase the BASS, rotate the knobclockwise, while to decrease the BASS,rotate the knob counterclockwise.
MIDDLE Control
To increase the Midrange, rotate theknob clockwise, while to decrease theMidrange, rotate the knob counterclock-wise.
TREBLE, rotate the knob counterclock-wise.
FADER Control
Turn the control knob clockwise toemphasize rear speaker sound(frontspeaker sound will be attenuated).Whenthe control knob is turned counterclock-wise, front speaker sound will be empha-sized(rear speaker sound will be attenu-ated).
BALANCE Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to emphasizeright speaker sound(left speaker soundwill be attenuated). When the controlknob is turned counter clockwise, leftspeaker sound will be emphasized(rightspeaker sound will be attenuated).
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6. SETUP Button
Press this button to access the SIRIUSoption, TEXT SCROLL, and adjustmentmode If no action is taken for 5 seconds
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mode. If no action is taken for 5 secondsafter pressing the button, it will return to theplay mode.(After entering SETUP mode,move between items using the left, right andPUSH functions of the [TUNE] button.)
The setup item changes from TEXTSCROLL ➟ SATELLITE ➟ RETURN ➟
SIRIUS...
7. SCAN Button
If this button is pressed, the frequencies
will become increased and receive thecorresponding broadcasts. This function
will play the frequencies for 5 secondseach and find other broadcasts as thefrequency increases. Press the buttonagain when desiring to continue listeningto the currently playing broadcast.
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CDP, AUX(PA910L, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO MODEL) (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. CD Loading Slot
2. CD Eject Button
3. CD Selection Button
4. AUX Selection Button
5. Automatic Track Selection Button
6. RANDOM Play Button
7. REPEAT Button
8. SEARCH Knob & ENTER Button
9. FOLDER Moving Button
10. INFO Button
11. SCAN Play Button
12. CD Indicator
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1. CD Loading Slot
Please face printed side upward and gen-tly push in. When the ignition switch is onACC or ON and power is off, power is
5. Automatic Track SelectionButton
• Push [TRACK ] button for less than0.8 second to play from the beginning
7. REPEAT Button
Press this button for less than 0.8 secondto activate ‘RPT’ mode and more than 0.8second to activate ‘FLD RPT’ mode.
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p , pautomatically turned on if the CD isloaded. This CDP supports only 12cm CD.
If a VCD, Data CD are loaded, "ReadingError" message will appear and CD will beejected.
2. CD Eject Button
Push button to eject the CD.This but-ton is enabled when ignition switch is off.
3. CD Selection Button
If the CD is loaded, turns to CD mode. Ifno CD, it displays "No Disc" for 3 sec-onds and returns to th previous mode.
4. AUX Selection Button
If the auxiliary device is connected, itturns to AUX mode from the other modeto play the sound from the auxiliary play-er. If no auxiliary device is connected, itdisplays "NO Media" for 3 seconds andreturns to the previous mode.
0.8 second to play from the beginningof current song.
• Push [TRACK ] button for less than0.8 second and press again within 1seconds to play the previous song.
• Push [TRACK ] button for 0.8 orlonger to initiate reverse direction highspeed sound search of current song.
• Push [SEEK ] button for less than0.8 second to play the next song.
• Push [SEEK ] button for 0.8 orlonger to initiate high speed soundsearch of current song.
6. RANDOM Play Button
Press this button for less than 0.8 secondto activate ‘RDM’ mode and more than0.8 second to activate ‘ALL RDM’ mode.
• RDM : Only files/tracks in a folder/discare played back in a random sequence.
• ALL RDM(MP3/WMA Only) : All files ina disc are played back in the randomsequence.
• RPT : Only a track(file) is repeatedlyplayed back.
• FLD RPT(MP3/WMA Only) : Only filesin a folder are repeatedly played back.
8. SEARCH Knob & ENTERButton
Turn this button clockwise to display thesongs next to the currently played song.Turn the button counterclockwise to dis-play the songs before the currentlyplayed song.Press the button to skip and
play the selected song.
9. FOLDER Moving Button
• Moves [FOLDER ] button child folderof the current folder and displays thefirst song in the folder. Press TUNE/ ENTER knob to move to the folder dis-played. It will play the first song in thefolder.
• Moves [CAT ], button parent folder
and displays the first song in the folder.Press TUNE/ENTER knob to move tothe folder displayed.
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CAUTION IN USINGUSB DEVICE
• To use an external USB device,
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• Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the con- nected external USB device can
10. INFO Button
Displays the information of the currentCD TRACK(FILE) as indicated belowwhen the button is pressed each time.
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make sure the device is not mounted when starting up the
vehicle and mount the device after starting up.
• If you start the vehicle when the USB device is mounted, it may damage the USB device. (USB is not ESA)
• If the vehicle is started up or turned off while the external USB device is connected, the external USB device may not work.
• It may not play inauthentic MP3 or WMA files.1) It can only play MP3 files with
the compression rate between 8Kbps~320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression rate between 8Kbps~320Kbps.
• Take cautions for static electricity when mounting or dismounting the external USB device.
• An encoded MP3 player is not recognizable.
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nected external USB device can be unrecognizable.
• When the formatted byte/sector setting of External USB devices is not either 512BYTE or 2048BYTE,then the device will not be recog- nized.
• Use only a USB device formatted to FAT 12/16/32.
• USB devices without USB I/F authentication may not be recog- nizable.
• Make sure the USB connection
terminal does not come in contact with a human body or any object.
• If you repeat mounting or dis- mounting USB device in a short period of time, it may break the device.
• You might hear a strange noise when mounting or dismounting a USB device.
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• CDDA : DISC TITLE ➟ DISC ARTIST ➟TRACK TITLE ➟ TRACK ARTIST ➟
TOTAL TRACK...
• MP3/WMA : FILE NAME ➟ TITLE ➟
ARTIST ➟ ALBUME ➟ FOLDER NAME➟ TOTAL FILE... (not displayed if theinformation is not available on theDISC.)
11. SCAN Play Button
Plays first 10 seconds of each song inthe DISC. To cancel the mode, press the
button once again.
12. CD Indicator
When the ignition switch is in ACC or ON
and if the CD is loaded, this indicator is
lighted. If the CD is ejected the light is
turned off.
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• If you dismount the external USB device during playback in USB mode, the external USB device can
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• If USB device is divided by logical drives, only the music files on the highest-priority drive are recog-
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• Please avoid using USB memory products which can be used as key chains or cellular phone
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mode, the external USB device can be damaged or malfunction.Therefore, mount the external USB device when the engine is turned off or in another mode.
• Depending on the type and capac- ity of the external USB device or the type of the files stored in the device, there is a difference in the time taken for recognition of the device, but this is not an indicator of trouble and you only have to wait.
• Do not use the USB device for other purposes than playing music files.
• Use of USB accessories such as recharger or heater using USB I/F may lower performance or cause trouble.
• If you use devices such as a USB hub you purchased separately,the vehicle’s audio system may not recognize the USB device.Connect the USB device directly
to the multimedia terminal of the vehicle.
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highest priority drive are recog nized by the car audio.
• Devices, such as MP3 players,cellular phones, or digital cam- eras not recognized by standard USB I/F may not be recognized.
• USB devices other than standard- ized goods (METAL COVER TYPE USB) can be unrecognizable.
• USB flash memory reader (such as CF, SD, microSD, etc.) or exter- nal-HDD type devices may be unrecognized.
• Music files protected by DRM (DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT) are not recognizable.
• The data in the USB memory may be lost while using this AUDIO. It is recommeded to back up impor- tant data on a personal storage device.
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key chains or cellular phone accessories as they could cause damage to the USB jack. Please make certain only to use plug type connector products as shown below.
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1. USB Selection Button
2. TRACK Moving Button
3. RANDOM Playback Button
4. REPEAT Button
5. SEARCH Knob & ENTER Button
6. FOLDER Moving Button
7. INFO Selection Button
8. SCAN Selection Button
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1. USB Selection Button
If USB is connected, it switches to theUSB mode from the other mode to playthe song files stored in the USB.
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3. RANDOM Playback Button
Press this button for less than 0.8 secondto activate 'RDM' mode and more than0.8 second to activate 'ALL RDM' mode.
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6. FOLDER Moving Button
• Press [FOLDER ] to access the firstsub folder of the current folder and playthe first song in the folder.
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If no CD and auxiliary device is not con-nected, it displays "NO Media" for 3 sec-
onds and returns to the previous mode.
2. TRACK Moving Button
• Press the [TRACK ] button for lessthan 0.8 second to play from the begin-ning of the song currently played. Pressthe button for less than 0.8 second andpress it again within 1 seconds to moveand play the previous track. Press thebutton for 0.8 second or longer to play
the song in reverse direction in fastspeed.
• Press the [SEEK ] button for lessthan 0.8 second to move to the next-track.Press the button for 0.8 second orlonger to play the song in forward direc-tion in fast speed.
• RDM : Only files in a folder are playedback in a random sequence.
• ALL RDM :All files in a USB memory areplayed back in the random sequence.
4. REPEAT Button
Press this button for less than 0.8 secondto activate 'RPT' mode and more than0.8 second to activate 'FLD RPT' mode.
• RPT : Only a file is repeatedly playedback.
• FLD RPT : Only files in a folder are
repeatedly played back.
5. SEARCH Knob & ENTERButton
Turn this button clockwise to display thesongs next to the currently played song.Turn the button counterclockwise to dis-play the songs before the currentlyplayed song.
Press the button to skip and play the
selected song.
Press TUNE/ENTER knob to move tothe folder displayed. It will play the first
song in the folder.• Press [CAT ] to access the main
folder (root directory) and to play thefirst song in the root directory.
7. INFO Selection Button
Displays the information of the file cur-rently played in the order of FILE NAME➟ TITLE ➟ ARTIST ➟ ALBUM ➟ FOLD-ER ➟ TOTAL FILE ➟ NORMAL DISPLAY
➟ FILE NAME ➟... (Displays no informa-tion if the file has no song information.)
8. SCAN Selection Button
Plays 10 seconds of each song in theUSB device.
Press the button once again to cancelscanning.
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1. iPod Selection Button
2. TRACK Moving Button
3. RANDOM Playback Button
4. REPEAT Button
5. CATEGORY Selection Button
6. SEARCH Knob & ENTER Button
7. INFO Selection Button
iPod ® is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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In case the iPod exclusive cable is con-nected to the multiple terminal inside theconsole on the right hand side of the dri-ver's seat. When the iPod is connected,the 'iPod' icon will be displayed on the top
3. RANDOM Playback Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 secondto activate or deactivate the random play-back of the songs within the current cat-egory Press the button for longer than
6. SEARCH Knob & ENTERButton
When you turn the button clockwise, itwill display the songs(category) next tothe song currently played(category in the
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1. iPod Selection Button
If iPod is connected, it switches to theiPod mode from the CD mode to play thesong files stored in the iPod. If no CD andauxiliary device is not connected, it dis-plays "NO Media" for 3 seconds andreturns to the previous mode.
2. TRACK Moving Button
• Press the [TRACK ] button for lessthan 0.8 second to play from the begin-ning of the song currently played. Pressthe button for less than 0.8 second andpress it again within 1 seconds to moveand play the previous track. Press thebutton for 0.8 second or longer to playthe song in reverse direction in fastspeed.
• Press the [SEEK ] button for lessthan 0.8 second to move to the next
track.Press the button for 0.8 second orlonger to play the song in forward direc-tion in fast speed.
egory. Press the button for longer than0.8 second to randomly play all songs in
the entire album of the iPod.Press the button once again to cancelthe mode.
4. REPEAT Button
Repeats the song currently played.
5. CATEGORY Selection Button
Moves to the upper category from cur-rentlyplayed category of the iPod.
To move to(play) the category(song) dis-played, MENU(preset6) You will be ableto search through the lower category ofthe selected category.
The order of iPod's category is SONG,ALBUMS, ARTISTS, GENRES, and iPod.
the song currently played(category in thesame level).
Also, when you turn the button counter-clockwise, it will display the songs(catego-ry) before the song currently played(cate-gory in the same level).
If you want to listen to the song displayedin the song category, press the button,then it will skip to the selected song andplay.
7. INFO Selection Button
Displays the information of the file cur-rently played in the order of TITLE ➟
ARTIST ➟ ALBUM➟ NORMAL DISPLAY➟ TITLE ➟... (Displays no information ifthe file has no song information.)
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✽ NOTICE FOR USING iPodDEVICE
• Some iPod models might not sup-port the communication protocol
CAUTION IN USINGiPod DEVICE
• You need the power cable exclu- sive for an iPod in order to oper-
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• When the iPod cable is connected,the system can be switched to the AUX mode even without the iPod device and can cause noise
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p pand the files will not be played.
(iPod models supported: Mini, 4G,Photo, Nano, 5G)• The order of search or playback of
songs in the iPod can be differentfrom the order searched in theaudio system.
• If the iPod crashes due to its ownmalfunction, reset the iPod. (Reset:Refer to iPod manual)
• An iPod may not operate normallyon low battery.
sive for an iPod in order to oper ate an iPod with the buttons on
the audio system. The PC cable provided by Apple may cause a malfunction and do not use it for vehicle use.
• When connecting the device with an iPod cable, push in the jack fully not to interfere with commu- nication.
• When adjusting the sound effects of an iPod and the audio system,the sound effects of both devices
will overlap and might reduce or distort the quality of the sound.
• Deactivate (turn off) the equalizer function of an iPod when adjust- ing the audio system’s volume,and turn off the equalizer of the audio system when using the equalizer of an iPod.
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device and can cause noise.Disconnect the iPod cable when you are not using the iPod device.
• When the iPod is not used for the audio system, the iPod cable has to be separate from iPod devices.Original display of iPod may not be displayed.
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SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO(PA910L, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO MODEL) (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. SATELLITE RADIO Selection Button
2. Channel Selection Button
3. Preset Selection Button
4. TUNE Knob and ENTER Button
5. CAT/FOLDER Button
6. INFO Selection Button
7. SETUP Button
8. SCAN Button
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How to Use SIRIUS SatelliteRadioYour vehicle is equipped with a 3 monthcomplimentary period of SIRIUS SatelliteRadio so you have access to over 130
2. Channel Selection Button
• Press [TRACK ] or [SEEK ] but-ton for less than 0.8 second to selectprevious or next channel.
• Press [TRACK ] or [SEEK ] but-
5. CAT/FOLDER Button
• Press [CAT ] or [FOLDER ] buttonto enter the Category List Mode, it dis-plays cateogry items and highlights thecategory that currently tuned channel
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Radio so you have access to over 130channels of music, information, and
entertainment programming.
Activation
In order to extend or reactivate your sub-scription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio, youwill need to contact SIRIUS CustomerCare at 888-539-7474. Have your 12 digitSID (Sirius Identification Number)/ESN(Electronic Serial Number) ready. Toretrieve the SID/ESN, turn on the radio,
press the [SAT] button and tune to chan-nel zero. Please note that the vehicle willneed to be turned on, in Sirius mode, andhave an unobstructed view of the sky inorder for the radio to receive the activa-tion signal.
1. SATELLITE RADIO SelectionButton(SIRIUS Satellite Radio)
Press the [SAT] button to switch to SIR-IUS Satellite Radio. It cycles through the
different bands as noted below.SAT1 ➟ SAT2 ➟ SAT3 ➟ SAT1 ➟...
Press [TRACK ] or [SEEK ] button for 0.8 or longer to continuously
move to previous or next channel.• If "CATEGORY" Icon is displayed at the
top of the screen, channel up/down isdone through the channels within cur-rent category.
3. Preset Selection Button
• Push [1]~[6] buttons less than 0.8 sec-ond to play the channel saved in eachbutton.
• Hold down the [PRESET] button for 0.8second or longer to save current chan-nel. An audible beep will play to confirmthe preset is stored.
4. TUNE Knob and ENTER Button
While listening to SIRIUS broadcast,rotate this knob to the right or left tosearch other channels while listening tocurrent channels and push this knob toselect what you want to listen to.
(Turn to the right to search higher chan-nels and left lower channels)
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• On Category List Mode, press thesebuttons to navigate category list.
• Press [ENTER] button to select the low-est channel in highlighted category.
• If channel is selected by selecting cate-gory "CATEGORY" Icon is displayed atthe top of the screen.
6. INFO Selection Button
Displays the information of the channel
currently played by in the order of Artist/ Song title ➟ Category/Channel name ➟
Composer(if available)➟Artist/Song title➟Category/Channel name ➟... (ART/TITLESelection)
Displays the information of the channelcurrently played by in the order ofCategory/Channel name ➟ Artist/Songtitle ➟ Composer(if available) ➟ Category /Channel name ➟ Artist/Song title ➟...(CAT/CH Selection) (If there is no infor-
mation of COMPOSER NAME, it returnsto main display.)
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7. SETUP Button
Press this button to adjust to the SCROLL,SIRIUS and adjustment mode.
If no action is taken for 5 seconds afterpressing the button, it will return to the pre-
✽ Troubleshooting1. Antenna Error
If this message is displayed, the anten-na or antenna cable is broken orunplugged. Please consult with your
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mode, move between items using theleft,right and PUSH functions of the[TUNE] button.)
The setup item changes from SCROLL➟SIRIUS ➟ SCROLL ➟...
8. SCAN Button
• When the button is pressed, it automat-ically scans the radio stations upwards.
• The SCAN feature steps through each
channel, starting from the initial chan-nel, for ten seconds.
• Press the [SCAN] button again to stopthe scan feature and to listen to the cur-rently selected channel.
• if "CATEGORY" Icon is displayed at thetop of the screen, channel changing isdone through the channels in currentcategory.
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2. Acquiring SignalIf this message is displayed, it meansthat the antenna is covered and thatthe SIRIUS Satellite Radio signal isnot available. Ensure the antenna isuncovered and has a clear view of thesky.
Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-3
Manual transaxle / 4-4
Automatic transaxle / 4-6
Brake system / 4-9
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Cruise control system / 4-14
Steering wheel / 4-18
Instrument cluster / 4-20
Gauges / 4-21
Warnings and indicators / 4-25
Lighting / 4-31
Wipers and washers / 4-35
Defroster / 4-38
Hazard warning flasher / 4-38
Climate control system / 4-39
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-46
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Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protectagainst theft. The ignition key can beremoved only in the LOCK position.Wh t i th i iti it h t th
START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-tion to start the engine. The engine willcrank until you release the key; then itreturns to the ON position. The brakewarning lamp can be checked in this
IGNITION SWITCH
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Ignition switch and anti-theftsteering column lock
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward atthe ACC position and turn the key towardthe LOCK position (manual transaxle).
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-trical accessories are operative.
✽ NOTICEIf difficulty is experienced turning theignition switch to the ACC position, turnthe key while turning the steering wheelright and left to release the tension.
ON
This is the normal running position afterthe engine is started. The warning lightscan be checked before the engine isstarted.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery discharge.
warning lamp can be checked in this
position.
Automatic transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to theLOCK position, the shift lever must be inthe P (Park) position.
WARNINGWhen you intend to park or stop thevehicle with the engine on, be care-
ful not to depress the acceleratorpedal for a long period of time. Itmay overheat the engine or exhaustsystem and cause fire.
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Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without depressing the accelerator.
WARNING - Ignition key Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle ismoving. This would result in lossof directional control and braking
CAUTION - StallIf th i t ll hil i
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTIONAlways wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels,ski boots,etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the
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1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress theclutch pedal fully and shift thetransaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutchpedal depressed while turning theignition switch to the start position.The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.Automatic Transaxle - Place thetransaxle shift lever in P (Park).Depress the brake pedal fully.You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START andhold it there until the engine starts (amaximum of 10 seconds), thenrelease the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below-18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle hasnot been operated for several days, letthe engine warm up without depress-ing the accelerator.
✽ NOTICE
Do not engage the starter for more than10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails tostart, wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-engaging the starter. Excessive orimproper use of the starter may damageit.
The starter will not operate if:
• Manual Transaxle - the clutch pedal isnot fully depressed.
• Automatic Transaxle - the shift lever
is NOT in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)position.
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident or collision.• Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift leveris engaged in 1st gear for manualtransaxle or P (Park) for automat-ic transaxle.Then, set the parkingbrake fully and shut the engineoff. Unexpected and sudden vehi-cle movement may occur if theseprecautions are not taken.
• Never reach for the ignitionswitch, or any other controlsthrough the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is in motion.The pres-ence of your hand or arm in thisarea could cause a loss of vehiclecontrol, an accident and seriousbodily injury or death.
• Do not place any movable objectsaround the driver’s seat as theymay move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to anaccident.
If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turn the ignition switch to the START position in an attempt to restart the engine.
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal, and the clutch (if equipped).
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Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has five forwardgears.
Press the clutch pedal down fully whileshifting, then release it slowly.
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MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
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The gearshift lever must be returned to
the neutral position before shifting into R(Reverse). The ring located immediatelybelow the shift knob must be pulledupward while moving the shift lever to theR position.
Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with the tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
✽ NOTICEWhen downshifting from fifth gear tofourth gear, caution should be taken notto inadvertently press the gear shiftlever sideways in such a manner thatsecond gear is engaged. Such a drasticdownshift may cause the engine speed toincrease to the point that the tachometerwill enter the red-zone. Such over-revving of the engine may possibly causeengine damage.
The ring (1) must be pulled up while moving the shift lever.
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✽ NOTICETo avoid premature clutch wear anddamage, do not drive with your footresting on the clutch pedal. Also, don’tuse the clutch to hold the vehiclestopped on an uphill grade while wait-
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traf-fic or while driving up steep hills, down-shift before the engine starts to labor.Downshifting reduces the chance ofstalling and gives better acceleration
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stopped on an uphill grade, while wait
ing for a traffic light, etc..
stalling and gives better acceleration
when you again need to increase yourspeed. When the vehicle is travelingdown steep hills, downshifting helpsmaintain safe speed and prolongs brakelife.
WARNING - Manualtransaxle
Before leaving the driver’s seat,always set the parking brake fullyand shut the engine off.Then makesure the transaxle is shifted into 1st
gear when the vehicle is parked ona level or uphill grade, and shifted
into R (Reverse) on a downhillgrade. Unexpected and suddenvehicle movement can occur ifthese precautions are not followedin the order identified.
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Automatic transaxle operation
All normal forward driving is done withthe shift lever in the D (Drive) position.
To move the shift lever from the P (Park)position, the brake pedal must bedepressed and the lock release button
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depressed and the lock release button
must be pressed.For smooth operation, depress the brake pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.
✽ NOTICE• To avoid damage to your transaxle, do
not accelerate the engine in R (Reverse) or any forward gear posi-tion with the brakes on.
• When stopped on an upgrade, do nothold the vehicle stationary withengine power. Use the service brakeor the parking brake.
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WARNING - Automatictransaxle
Before leaving the driver’s seat,always make sure the shift lever isin the P (PARK) position; then set
the parking brake fully and shut theengine off. Unexpected and suddenvehicle movement can occur ifthese precautions are not followedin the order identified.
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Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting, if your vehicle is
equipped shift lock system.
The shift lever can be shifted without depressing the lock release button.
The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever.
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(Continued)• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P
(Park) into D (Drive), or R (Reverse)when the engine is above idle speed.
Transaxle ranges
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift in the N position, thewheels and transaxle are not locked. Thevehicle will roll freely even on the slight-est incline unless the parking brake orservice brakes are applied.
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• Before leaving the driver’s seat,always make sure the shift leveris in the P (Park) position. Set theparking brake fully, shut theengine off and take the key with
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P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and pre-vents the front wheels from rotating.Always come to a complete stop beforeshifting into this position.
✽ NOTICEThe transaxle may be damaged if youshift into P (Park) while the vehicle is in
motion.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehiclebackward.
✽ NOTICEAlways come to a complete stop beforeshifting into or out of R (Reverse); youmay damage the transaxle if you shift
into R while the vehicle is in motion.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-tion. The transaxle will automatically shiftthrough a 4-gear sequence, providing thebest fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing anothervehicle or climbing grades, depress theaccelerator fully, at which time thetransaxle will automatically downshift tothe next lower gear.
✽ NOTICEAlways come to a complete stop beforeshifting into D (Drive).
engine off and take the key with
you. Unexpected and suddenvehicle movement can occur ifyou do not follow these precau-tions in the order specified.
• Never leave a child unattended ina vehicle.
WARNING• Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion will cause thedrive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of thevehicle.
• Do not use the P (Park) position inplace of the parking brake.Always make sure the shift leveris latched in the P (Park) positionso that it cannot be moved unlessthe lock release button is pushedin, AND set the parking brake fully.
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2 (Second Gear)
Use 2 (Second Gear) for more powerwhen climbing hills and for increasedbraking when going down hills.This posi-tion also helps reduce wheel spin on slip-pery surfaces. When the shift lever is
O/D OFF Indicator ( )
This indicator light illuminates in theinstrument panel when the O/D mode iscancelled.
Moving up a steep grade from a
O/D
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placed in 2 (Second Gear), the transaxlewill automatically shift from first to sec-ond gear.
L (Low)
Move the shift lever to this position inhard pulling situations and for climbingsteep grades. O/D (Over Drive) system
(if equipped)
Pressing the O/D system button cancelsand engages the overdrive system.
When the O/D system is cancelled, theO/D OFF indicator illuminates and thetransaxle gear range is limited to 1stthrough 3rd.The transaxle will not shift to4th gear until the O/D system button ispressed again to release the switch.
When driving down a sloping road withthe transaxle in O/D (4th), you candecrease the vehicle speed without usingthe brakes by pressing the O/D button.
When the ignition is switched OFF, O/D
OFF mode is automatically cancelled.
Moving up a steep grade from astanding startTo move up a steep grade from a stand-ing start, depress the brake pedal, shiftthe shift lever to D (Drive). Select theappropriate gear depending on loadweight and steepness of the grade, andrelease the parking brake. Depress theaccelerator gradually while releasing theservice brakes.
CAUTIONDo not exceed the recommended maximum speeds in 2 (Second Gear) or L (Low). Operating the vehicle at speeds above the maxi- mum recommended, for 2 (Second Gear) or L (Low) may cause exces- sive heat to develop which could result in damage to or failure of the automatic transaxle.
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Shift lock system
For your safety, the Automatic Transaxlehas a shift lock system which preventsshifting the transaxle out of P (Park)unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
BRAKE SYSTEM
Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normalusage.
In the event that the power-assistedbrakes lose power because of a stalled
WARNING - Parking brakePulling the parking brake while thevehicle is moving at normal speedscan cause a sudden loss of controlof the vehicle. If you must use the
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1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.2. Start the engine or turn the ignition to
the ON position.
3. Depress the lock release button andmove the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedlydepressed and released with the shiftlever in the P (Park) position, a chatteringsound near the shift lever may be heard.This is a normal condition.
Ignition key interlock system
The ignition key cannot be removedunless the shift lever is in the P (Park)position. If the ignition switch is in anyother position, the key cannot beremoved.
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engine or some other reason, you canstill stop your vehicle by applying greaterforce to the brake pedal than you nor-mally would.The stopping distance, how-ever, will be longer.
When the engine is not running, thereserve brake power is partially depletedeach time the brake pedal is applied. Donot pump the brake pedal when thepower assist has been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-
sary to maintain steering control on slip-pery surfaces.
In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while thevehicle is in motion, you can make anemergency stop with the parking brake.The stopping distance, however, will bemuch greater than normal.
parking brake to stop the vehicle,use great caution in applying thebrake.
WARNING - Brakes• Do not drive with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal. This willcreate abnormal high brake tem-peratures, excessive brake liningand pad wear, and increased
stopping distances.• When descending a long or steep
hill, shift to a lower gear andavoid continuous application ofthe brakes. Continuous brakeapplication will cause the brakesto overheat and could result in atemporary loss of braking per-formance.
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✽ NOTICETo avoid costly brake repairs, do notcontinue to drive with worn brake pads.
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• Wet brakes may result in the vehi-cle not slowing down at the usualrate and pulling to one side whenthe brakes are applied. Aftergoing through water, apply the
WARNING - Brake wearThis brake wear warning sound
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Disc brakes wear indicator
Your vehicle has disc brakes.
When your brake pads are worn and it'stime for new pads, you will hear a high-pitched warning sound from your frontbrakes or rear brakes (if equipped). Youmay hear this sound come and go or itmay occur whenever you depress thebrake pedal.
Please remember that some drivingconditions or climates may cause abrake squeal when you first apply (orlightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-mal and does not indicate a problemwith your brakes.
Parking brake
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first applythe foot brake and then without pressing
the release button in, pull the parkingbrake lever up as far as possible. In addi-tion it is recommended that when parkingthe vehicle on a gradient, the shift levershould be positioned in the appropriatelow gear on manual transaxle vehicles orin the P (Park) position on automatictransaxle vehicles.
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brakes lightly to regain smoothbraking performance.
This brake wear warning soundmeans your vehicle needs service.If you ignore this audible warning,you will eventually lose braking per-formance, which could lead to aserious accident.
CAUTIONAlways replace brake pads as com- plete front or rear axle sets to ensure smooth brake performance.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake applied will cause excessive brake pad (or lining) and brake rotor wear.
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WARNING - Parking brake• To prevent unintentional move-
ment when stopped and leavingthe vehicle, do not use thegearshift lever in place of theparking brake Set the parking
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Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake, first applythe foot brake and pull up the parkingbrake lever slightly. Secondly, depress
the release button and lower the parkingbrake lever while holding the button.
Check the brake warning light by turningthe ignition switch ON (do not start theengine). This light will be illuminatedwhen the parking brake is applied with
the ignition switch in the START or ONposition.
Before driving, be sure the parking brakeis fully released and the brake warninglight is off.
If the brake warning light remains onafter the parking brake is released, theremay be a malfunction in the brake sys-tem. Immediate attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-cle immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating thevehicle and only continue to drive thevehicle until you can reach a safe loca-tion or repair shop.
parking brake. Set the parkingbrake AND make sure thegearshift lever is securely posi-tioned in 1st (First) gear or R(Reverse) for manual transaxleequipped vehicles and in P (Park)for automatic transaxle equippedvehicles.
• Never allow a person who is unfa-miliar with the vehicle or childrento touch the parking brake. If theparking brake is released unin-tentionally, serious injury mayoccur.
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Parking on curbed streets
• When parking your vehicle on an uphillgrade, park as close to the curb aspossible and turn the front wheelsaway from the curb so that the frontwheels will contact the curb if the vehi-
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)(if equipped)
The ABS continuously senses the speedof the wheels. If the wheels are going tolock, the ABS repeatedly modulates thehydraulic brake pressure to the wheels.
When you apply your brakes under con-ditions which may lock the wheels, youmay hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
WARNING - ABS BrakesYour ABS is not a substitute forgood driving judgement. You can
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cle moves backward.• When parking your vehicle on a down-hill grade, park as close to the curb aspossible and turn the front wheelstoward the curb so that the frontwheels will contact the curb if the vehi-cle moves forward.
may hear a tik tik sound from thebrakes, or feel a corresponding sensationin the brake pedal. This is normal and itmeans your ABS is active.
In order to obtain the maximum benefitfrom your ABS in an emergency situation,do not attempt to modulate your brakepressure and do not try to pump yourbrakes. Press your brake pedal as hardas possible or as hard as the situationwarrants and allow the ABS to control theforce being delivered to the brakes.
• Even with the anti-lock brake system,your vehicle still requires sufficientstopping distance. Always maintain asafe distance from the vehicle in frontof you.
• Always slow down when cornering.The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-vent accidents resulting from exces-sive speeds.
• On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake systemmay result in a longer stopping dis-tance than for vehicles equipped with aconventional brake system.
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still have an accident. In fact, yourABS will probably not be able toprevent an accident in the followingdriving conditions:
• Dangerous driving, such asneglecting safety precautions,speeding, or driving too close tothe vehicle in front of you.
• Driving at high speed in situa-tions providing considerably lesstraction, such as wet conditions
where hydroplaning could occur.• Driving too fast on poor road sur-
faces. The ABS is designed toimprove maximum braking effec-tiveness on typical highways androads in good condition. On poorroad surfaces, the ABS may actu-ally reduce braking effectiveness.
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poor traction, such as an icy road, andoperate your brakes continuously, theABS will be active continuously andthe ABS warning light may illuminate.
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✽ NOTICE• If the ABS warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problemwith the ABS. In this case, however,
your regular brakes will work nor-mally.
• The ABS warning light will stay on forapproximately 3 seconds after theignition switch is ON. During thattime, the ABS will go through self-diagnosis and the light will go off if everything is normal. If the light stayson, you may have a problem with yourABS. Contact an authorized Kia deal-er as soon as possible.
Pull your car over to a safe place andstop the engine.• Restart the engine. If the ABS warn-
ing light is off, then your ABS is nor-mal. Otherwise, you may have a prob-lem with the ABS. Contact an author-ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
✽ NOTICEWhen you jump start your vehiclebecause of a drained battery, the engine
may not run as smoothly and the ABSwarning light may turn on at the sametime. This happens because of the lowbattery voltage. It does not mean yourABS is malfunctioning.• Do not pump your brakes!• Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
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The cruise control system allows you toprogram the vehicle to maintain a con-stant speed without resting your foot onthe accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to functionabove approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
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• Pay particular attention to thedriving conditions wheneverusing the cruise control system.
• Be careful when driving downhillusing the cruise control system,
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✽ NOTICEDuring normal cruise control operation,when the SET- switch is activated orreactivated after applying the brakes,the cruise control will energize afterapproximately 3 seconds. This delay is
normal.
To set cruise control speed:
1. Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button onthe steering wheel to turn the systemon. The CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 40 km/h (25 mph).
WARNING• If the cruise control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in theinstrument cluster illuminated)the cruise control can beswitched on accidentally. Keepthe cruise control system off(CRUISE indicator light OFF)when the cruise control is not inuse, to avoid inadvertently settinga speed.
• Use the cruise control systemonly when traveling on open high-ways in good weather.
• Do not use the cruise controlwhen it may not be safe to keepthe car at a constant speed, forinstance, driving in heavy or vary-ing traffic, or on slippery (rainy,icy or snow-covered) or winding
roads or over 6% up-hill or down-hill roads.
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which may increase the vehiclespeed.
CAUTIONDuring cruise-speed driving of a manual transaxle vehicle, do not shift into neutral without depress- ing the clutch pedal, since the engine will be overrevved. If this
happens, depress the clutch pedal or release the cruise control ON/OFF switch.
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✽ NOTICEOn steeper hills, with a ManualTransaxle, the cruise control may beunable to maintain the set speed. Thedriver should downshift as necessary.Press the "RES/+" button to resume the
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3. Push the SET- switch, and release it atthe desired speed. The SET indicatorlight in the instrument cluster will illu-minate. Release the accelerator at the
same time. The desired speed willautomatically be maintained.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may slowdown or speed up slightly while goingdownhill.
cruise control at the set speed in the newgear. After cresting the hill, upshift, andpress the "RES/+" again. If the speeddrops ~ 15 km/h (9 mph) below the setspeed, the cruise control will cancel. If itcancels, shift to the appropriate gear,and press the "RES/+" to resume thecruse control. To increase cruise control set
speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
• Push the RES/+ switch and hold it.
Your vehicle will accelerate. Releasethe switch at the speed you want.
• Push the RES/+ switch and release itimmediately. The cruising speed willincrease by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) eachtime the RES/+ switch is operated inthis manner.
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To temporarily accelerate with thecruise control on:
If you want to speed up temporarily whenthe cruise control is on, depress theaccelerator pedal. Increased speed willnot interfere with cruise control operation
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To decrease the cruising speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
• Push the SET- switch and hold it.Yourvehicle will gradually slow down.
Release the switch at the speed youwant to maintain.
• Push the SET- switch and release itimmediately. The cruising speed willdecrease by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) eachtime the SET- switch is operated in thismanner.
or change the set speed.To return to the set speed, take your footoff the accelerator.
To cancel cruise control, do oneof the following:
• Press the brake pedal.
• Press the clutch pedal with a manual
transaxle.• Shift into N (Neutral) with an automatic
transaxle.
• Press the CANCEL switch located onthe steering wheel.
• Decrease the vehicle speed lower thanthe memory speed by 15 km/h (9mph).
• Decrease the vehicle speed to lessthan approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
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Each of these actions will cancel cruisecontrol operation (the SET indicator lightin the instrument cluster will go off), but itwill not turn the system off. If you wish toresume cruise control operation, pushthe RES+ switch located on your steeringwheel. You will return to your previously
To turn cruise control off, do oneof the following:
• Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button (theCRUISE indicator light in the instru-ment cluster will go off).
• Turn the ignition off.
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preset speed.
To resume cruising speed atmore than approximately 40 km/h(25 mph):
If any method other than the CRUISE
ON-OFF switch was used to cancelcruising speed and the system is stillactivated, the most recent set speed willautomatically resume when the RES+switch is pushed.
It will not resume, however, if the vehiclespeed has dropped below approximately40 km/h (25 mph).
Both of these actions cancel cruise con-trol operation. If you want to resumecruise control operation, repeat the stepsprovided in “To set cruise control speed”on the previous page.
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Power steering (if equipped)
Power steering uses energy from theengine to assist you in steering the vehi-cle. If the engine is off or if the powersteering system becomes inoperative,the vehicle may still be steered, but it willrequire increased steering effort.
✽ NOTICEIf the vehicle is parked for extendedperiods outside in cold weather (below -10 °C /14 °F), the power steering mayrequire increased effort when the engineis first started. This is caused byincreased fluid viscosity due to the cold
Tilt steering (if equipped)
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjustthe steering wheel before you drive. Youcan also raise it to the highest level togive your legs more room when you exitand enter the vehicle.
STEERING WHEEL
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Should you notice any change in theeffort required to steer during normalvehicle operation, have the power steer-ing checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ NOTICE• Never hold the steering wheel against
a stop (extreme right or left turn) formore than 5 seconds with the enginerunning. Holding the steering wheel
for more than 5 seconds in either posi-tion may cause damage to the powersteering pump.
• If the power steering drive belt breaksor if the power steering pump mal-functions, the steering effort willgreatly increase.
weather and does not indicate a mal-function.When this happens, increase the engineRPM by depressing the acceleratoruntilthe RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then releaseor let the engine idle for two or threeminutes to warm up the fluid.
The steering wheel should be positionedso that it is comfortable for you to drive,while permitting you to see the instru-ment panel warning lights and gauges.
WARNING - Steering wheel• Never adjust the angle of steering
wheel while driving.You may loseyour steering control and cause
severe personal injury or acci-dents.
• After adjusting, push the steeringwheel both up and down to becertain it is locked in position.
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CAUTION - Horn• To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on your steering wheel (see illustra- tion). The horn will operate only when this area is pressed.
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To change the steering wheel angle, pulldown (1) the lock release lever, adjustthe steering wheel to the desired angle(2), then pull up the lock-release lever tolock the steering wheel in place.
Be sure to adjust the steering wheel tothe desired position before driving.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn sym-bol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.
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• Do not strike the horn severely to operate it, or hit it with your fist.Do not press on the horn with a sharp-pointed object.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
■ Type A
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1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature warning light
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Odometer / Tripmeter
7. Shift position indicator
(Automatic transaxle only)
8. Fuel gauge
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Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the forwardspeed of the vehicle.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approxi-
mate number of engine revolutions per
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approxi-mate amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank.
Fuel tank capacity - 45 liters(11.9 gallons)
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a lowf l i li h hi h ill ill i
GAUGES
■ Type A
■ Type B
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mate number of engine revolutions perminute (rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correctshift points and to prevent lugging and/orover-revving the engine.
The tachometer pointer may move slight-ly when the ignition switch is in ACC orON position with the engine OFF. Thismovement is normal and will not affectthe accuracy of the tachometer once theengine is running.
✽ NOTICEDo not operate the engine within thetachometer's RED ZONE.This may cause severe engine damage.
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a lowfuel warning light, which will illuminatewhen the fuel level has dropped to about5.5~6.5 liters (1.5~1.7 gallons).
OdometerThe odometer indicates the total dis-tance the vehicle has been driven.
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CAUTIONAvoid driving with a very low fuel level. If you run out of fuel, it could case the engine to misfire and result in excessive loading of the catalytic converter.
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TripmeterYou can choose the tripmeter A and trip-meter B by pressing the tripmeter modebutton.
TRIP A: Tripmeter A (if equipped)
TRIP B: Tripmeter B (if equipped)
The tripmeter indicates the distance ofindividual trips selected by the driver.Tripmeter A and B can be reset to 0 bypressing the reset button for 1 second ormore, and then releasing.
Trip computer (if equipped)
The trip computer is a microcomputer-controlled driver information system thatdisplays information related to driving,
when the ignition switch is in the ONposition. All stored driving information(except distance to empty and instantfuel consumption) will reset if the batteryis disconnected.
Mode
Press the TRIP button for less than 1 sec-ond to select each function as follows :
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AVERAGE FUELCONSUMPTION
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
ECO (if equipped)
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
TRIPMETER
INSTANT FUELCONSUMPTION
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Ambient temperature
This mode indicates the current ambienttemperature.The meter’s working range -40°F to 176°F.
Tripmeter
This mode indicates the total distancetraveled since the last tripmeter reset.
The meter's working range is from 0.0 to
999.9 km (mile).Pressing the TRIP button for more than 1second, when the tripmeter is being dis-played, clears the tripmeter to zero.
Instant fuel consumption
This mode calculates the instant fuelconsumption every 2 seconds from thedriving distance and quantity of fuelinjection if the vehicle speed exceeds 10km/h (6 mph).
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✽ NOTICE• If the vehicle is not on level ground or
the battery power has been interrupt-ed, the “DISTANCE TO EMPTY”function may not operate correctly.The trip computer may not registeradditional fuel if less than 6 liters of fuel are added to the vehicle.
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Average fuel consumption
This mode calculates the average fuelconsumption from the total fuel used andthe distance since the last average con-sumption reset.The total fuel used is cal-culated from the fuel consumption input.For an accurate calculation, drive morethan 500m (0.5 mile).
The meter's working range is from 0.0 to99.9 MPG.
Pressing the TRIP button for more than 1second, when the average fuel consump-tion is displayed, clears the average fuelconsumption to zero (---).
Distance to empty
This mode indicates the estimated dis-tance to empty from the current fuel inthe fuel tank. When the remaining dis-tance is below 50 km (30 miles), a blink-ing “----” symbol will be displayed.Trip computer recognizes only theamount of fuel consumed to the engine.Therefore if the vehicle happens toabnormal oil leakage, the trip computerfails to sense causing the amount of fuelmore than it really is.
fuel are added to the vehicle.• Trip computer provides a driver with
supplemental information about thecurrent operating status of your vehi-cle. So the estimated distance to emptycan be changed according to operat-ing status of your vehicle, average fuelconsumption and previously drivingstyle. Therefore the values approvedor displayed on LCD for the first timecan be different with your vehicle’s.
• The figure of distance to empty is esti-mated driving distance, so it can bedifferent from the driving distancereally is.
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Warning lights / audible indicators
Checking operation
All warning lights are checked by turningthe ignition switch ON (do not start theengine). Any light that does not illuminateshould be checked by an authorized Kiadealer.
After starting the engine check to make
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ECO ON/OFF mode (if equipped)
You can turn the ECO indicator on/off onthe instrument cluster in this mode.
If you push the TRIP button more than 1
second in the ECO ON mode, ECO OFFis displayed and the ECO indicator turnsoff.
If you want to display the ECO indicatoragain, press the TRIP button more than 1second in the ECO OFF mode and thenECO ON mode is displayed.
For more detailed explanations, refer to"Warnings and indicators" in section 4.
Instrument panel illumination(if equipped)
When the vehicle’s parking lights orheadlights are on, rotate the illumination
control knob to adjust the brightness ofthe instrument panel illumination.
After starting the engine, check to makesure that all warning lights are off. If anyare still on, this indicates a situation thatneeds attention. When releasing theparking brake, the brake system warninglight should go off. The fuel warning lightwill stay on if the fuel level is low.
Anti-lock brake system(ABS) warning light (if
equipped)This light illuminates if the key is turnedto ON and goes off in approximately 3seconds if the system is operating nor-mally.
If the light stays on, you may have aproblem with your ABS. Contact anauthorized Kia dealer as soon as possi-ble.
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Electronic brake forcedistribution (EBD) sys-tem warning(if equipped)
If ABS and BRAKE warning lights illumi-
Engine oil pressurewarning
This warning light indicates the engine oilpressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while driv-
ing:1 Drive safely to the side of the road and
Engine temperaturewarning light
This warning light shows the temperatureof the engine coolant when the ignitionswitch is ON.
Red warning light illuminates if the tem-perature of the engine coolant is above
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g gnate at the same time while driving, yourvehicle has a problem with ABS and EBDsystem.
In this case, your ABS and regular brakesystem may not work normally. Have thevehicle checked by an authorized Kiadealer as soon as possible.
g1. Drive safely to the side of the road andstop.
2. With the engine off, check the engineoil level. If the level is low, add oil asrequired.
If the warning light remains on afteradding oil or if oil is not available, call anauthorized Kia dealer.
✽ NOTICEIf the engine is not stopped immediately,severe damage could result.
g gperature of the engine coolant is above123±3°C (253±5.5°F).
Do not continue driving with an overheat-ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, referto “Overheating” in the Index.
✽ NOTICEIf the red engine temperature warninglight illuminates, it indicates overheat-ing that may damage the engine.
WARNING - Brake indica-torsIf the both ABS and Brake warninglights are ON and stay ON, yourvehicle’s brake system will not worknormally. You may experience anunexpected and dangerous situa-tion during sudden braking. In thiscase, avoid high speed driving andabrupt braking. Have your vehiclechecked by authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.
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Charging systemwarning
This warning light indicates a malfunctionof either the generator or electricalcharging system.
If the warning light comes on while thevehicle is in motion:
Safety belt warning
As a reminder to the driver and passen-ger, safety belt warning light will blink forapproximately 6 seconds each time youturn the ignition switch ON.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas-
Immobilizer indicator(if equipped)
This light illuminates when the immobiliz-er key is inserted and turned to the ONposition to start the engine.
If this light turns off or blinks when theignition switch is in the ON position
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g gvehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-tor drive belt for looseness or break-age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-lem exists somewhere in the electricalcharging system. Have an authorizedKia dealer correct the problem as soonas possible.
ptened when the key is turned ON or i f it isdisconnected after the key is turned ON,the safety belt warning light will blink forapproximately 6 seconds.
If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-tened within 30 seconds after the engineis started, the safety belt warning lightwill blink for 6 seconds. This cycle willrepeat 11 times with an interval of 24seconds between cycles.
If the system does not operate asdescribed, see an authorized Kia dealerfor assistance.
Shift pattern indicators(if equipped)
The individual indicators illuminate toshow the automatic transaxle shift leverselection.
gignition switch is in the ON positionbefore starting the engine, have the sys-tem checked by an authorized KiaDealer.
O/D OFF Indicator(if equipped)
This indicator comes on when the O/Dsystem is deactivated.
Parking brake & brakefluid warning
Parking brake warning
This light is illuminated when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switch inthe START or ON position. The warninglight should go off when the parkingbrake is released.
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Low brake fluid level warning
If the warning light remains on, it mayindicate that the brake fluid level in thereservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safelocation and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the
Trunk lid openwarning (if equipped)
This warning light activates when thetrunk is not closed securely.
Door ajar warning
Headlight high beamindicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-lights are on and in the high beam posi-tion or when the turn signal lever is pulledinto the Flash-to-Pass position.
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brake fluid level immediately and addfluid as required. Then check all brakecomponents for fluid leaks.
3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks arefound, the warning light remains on orthe brakes do not operate properly.Have it towed to any authorized Kiadealer for a brake system inspectionand necessary repairs.
To check bulb operation, check whetherthe parking brake and brake fluid warninglight illuminates when the ignition switchis in the ON position.
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This warning light illuminates when adoor is not closed securely.
Low fuel levelwarning
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. The warning light willcome on when the fuel level has droppedto about 5.5~6.5 liters (1.5~1.7 gallons).Refuel as soon as possible.
Air bag warning(if equipped)
This warning light will blink or illuminatefor approximately 6 seconds each timeyou turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
If this indicator does not go out, or if it illu-minates while the vehicle is being driven,see an authorized Kia dealer for immedi-ate service.
Check fuel filler capwarning
This warning light indicates the fuel fillercap is not tight securely.
Always make sure that the fuel filler capis tight.
WARNINGDriving the vehicle with a brakewarning light on is dangerous. If thebrake warning light remains on,have the brakes checked andrepaired immediately by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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Malfunction indicator(if equipped)
This indicator light is part of the EngineControl System which monitors variousemission control system components. Ifthis light illuminates while driving, it indi-cates that a potential problem has been
ECO indicator(if equipped)
The ECO indicator is displayed to helpyou improve fuel efficiency when you aredriving.
• The ECO indicator (green) will turn on
CAUTION• Prolonged driving with the
Emission Control System Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( ) illuminated may cause damage to the emission control
systems which could effect dri- bilit d/ f l
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detected somewhere in the emissioncontrol system.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to bedrivable and will not need towing, buthave the system checked by an author-ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
(g )when you drive fuel efficiently in theECO ON mode. If you don't want theindicator displayed, you can turn theECO ON mode to OFF mode by press-ing the TRIP button.
• When the instant fuel consumptionmode (if equipped) is displayed on theLCD display or the system is not work-ing properly, the indicator turns off. If
the indicator turns off when the instantfuel consumption mode is not selected,have the system checked by an author-ized KIA dealer as soon as possible.
• The fuel efficiency depends on the dri-ver's driving habit and road condition.
• The system stops operating when thetransaxle is in the P (Park), R(Reverse), N (Neutral) position orwhen the instant fuel consumptionmode is selected.
vability and/or fuel economy.
• If the Emission Control System Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) begins to flash ON and OFF,potential catalytic converter dam- age is possible which could result in loss of engine power. Have the Engine Control System inspected as soon as possible by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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Cruise indicators (if equipped)
Cruise SET indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruisefunction switch (SET - or RES +) is ON.
The cruise SET indicator in the instru-
ment cluster is illuminated when thecruise control switch (SET - or RES +) is
Manual transaxle shiftindicator (if equipped)
This indicator informs you which gear isdesired while driving to save fuel.
For example
: Indicates that shifting up to the 3rdgear is desired (currently the shift
SET
WARNINGDon't keep watching the indicatorwhile driving. It will distract youand cause an accident that resultsin severe personal injury.
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Cruise indicators (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruisecontrol system is enabled.
The cruise indicator in the instrumentcluster is illuminated when the cruise
control ON-OFF switch on the steeringwheel is pushed.
The indicator goes off when the cruisecontrol ON-OFF switch is pushed again.For more information about the use ofcruise control, refer to “Cruise controlsystem” in section 4.
c u se co t o s tc (S o S ) spushed.
The cruise SET indicator does not illumi-nate when the cruise control switch(CANCEL) is pushed or the system isdisengaged.
gear is desired (currently the shiftlever is in the 2nd gear).
: Indicates that shifting down to the3rd gear is desired (currently theshift lever is in the 4th gear).
✽ NOTICEWhen the system is not working proper-ly, up & down arrow indicator will blink (Gear is not displayed).
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Safety belt warning chime(if equipped)
If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition key is turned “ON” or ifit is disconnected after the key is turnON, the safety belt warning chime willsound for approximately 6 seconds.
If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-
Battery saver function(if equipped)• The purpose of this feature is to pre-
vent the battery from being dis-charged. The system automaticallyturns off the headlights and parkinglights when the driver removes the igni-
tion key and opens the driver- sidedoor
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tened within 30 seconds after the engineis started, the safety belt warning chimewill sound for 6 seconds. This cycle willrepeat 11 times with an interval of 24seconds between cycles.
Key reminder warning chime(if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened and the igni-
tion key is left in the ignition switch in theLOCK or ACC position, the key reminderwarning chime will sound. This is to pre-vent you from locking your keys in thevehicle.
door.
• With this feature, the parklight will beturned off automatically if the driverparks on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on whenthe ignition key is removed, perform thefollowing :
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ONagain using the light switch on thesteering column.
Lighting control
The light switch has a headlight and aparking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the
end of the control lever to one of the fol-lowing positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Parking light position
(3) Headlight position
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Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the parkinglight position (1st position), the tail, posi-tion, license and instrument panel lightsare ON.
Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the headlightposition (2nd position) the head, tail,position, license and instrument panellights are ON.
High - beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights,push the lever away from you. Pull it backfor low beams.
The high-beam indicator will light whenthe headlight high beams are switchedon.
To prevent the battery from being dis-charged, do not leave the lights on for aprolonged time while the engine is notrunning.
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Lane change signals (B)
To signal a lane change, move the turnsignal lever slightly and hold it in position.The lever will return to the OFF positionwhen released.
If an indicator stays on and does notflash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out andwill require replacement.
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Flashing headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the levertowards you. It will return to the normal(low-beam) position when released. Theheadlight switch does not need to be on
to use this flashing feature.
Turn signals (A)
The ignition switch must be on for theturn signals to function. To turn on theturn signals, move the lever up or down.Green arrow indicators on the instrument
panel indicate which turn signal is oper-ating. They will self-cancel after a turn iscompleted. If the indicator continues toflash after a turn, manually return thelever to the OFF position.
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Daytime running light(if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) canmake it easier for others to see the frontof your vehicle during the day. DRL canbe helpful in many different driving condi-tions, and it is especially helpful after
dawn and before sunset.The DRL system will make your high-
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Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide improvedvisibility and avoid accidents when visibili-ty is poor due to fog, rain or snow etc.Thefog lights will turn on when the fog light but-ton is pressed after the headlight switch isturned on.
To turn off the fog lights, press the foglight button again.
✽ NOTICEWhen in operation, the fog lights con-sume large amounts of vehicle electricalpower. Only use the fog lights when vis-ibility is poor. Unnecessary battery and
generator drain could occur if the foglights are used excessively.
The DRL system will make your highbeam headlights turn OFF when:
1. The head light switch is ON.
2. The parking brake engaged.
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A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield wiper/washer
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C : Wash with brief wipes
D : Rear wiper/washer control
· – Wash with brief wipes
· ON – Continuous wipe
· OFF – Off
Windshield wipersOperates as follows when the ignitionswitch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, pushthe lever upward and release itwith the lever in the OFF position.The wipers will operate continu-ously if the lever is pushedupward and held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently atthe same wiping intervals. Usethis mode in a light rain or mist. Tovary the speed setting, turn thespeed control knob (1).
LO : Normal wiper speedHI : Fast wiper speed
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✽ NOTICEBefore using the windshield wiperswhen there is a heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the windshield, defrostthe windshield for about 10 minutes, oruntil the snow or ice is removed. Thiswill help ensure proper windshield
wiper operation and will prevent dam-age to the wiper blades, wiper linkage,
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and wiper motor.
Variable intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the INT position andchoose the desired wiper interval by turn-ing the ring(1).
One - touch wiper
For a single wiping cycle, push the leverupward and release it with the lever in theOFF position.
The wipers will operate continuously ifthe lever is pushed upward and held.
✽ NOTICE• To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windshield, do not operatethe wipers when the windshield is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiperblades, do not use gasoline, kerosene,paint thinner, or other solvents on ornear them.
• To prevent damage to the wiper armsand other components, do not attemptto move the wipers manually.
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If the washer does not work, check thewasher fluid level. If the fluid level is notsufficient, you will need to add appropri-ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluidto the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in thefront of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
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Windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever gentlytoward you to spray washer fluid on thewindshield and to run the wipers 2-3cycles.
Use this function when the windshield isdirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-tinue until you release the lever.
✽ NOTICETo prevent possible damage to the wash-er pump, do not operate the washerwhen the fluid reservoir is empty.
Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washerswitch is located at the end of the wiperand washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to desired position to operate the rearwiper and washer.
- Spraying washer fluid and wiping
ON - Normal wiper operation
OFF - Wiper is not in operation
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WARNINGDo not use the washer in freezingtemperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;the washer solution could freeze oncontact with the windshield andobscure your vision.
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(Continued)• If you want to defrost and defog on
the front windshield, refer to“Windshield Defrosting andDefogging” in this section.
To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster buttonlocated in the center console switchpanel The indicator on the rear window
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The defroster heats the window toremove frost, fog and thin ice from theinterior and exterior of the rear window,while engine is running.
✽ NOTICE• To prevent damage to the conductors
bonded to the inside surface of therear window, never use sharp instru-ments or window cleaners containingabrasives to clean the window.
• To prevent the battery from being dis-charged, the rear window defrosterwill only operate when the engine isrunning.
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panel. The indicator on the rear windowdefroster button illuminates when thedefroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow onthe rear window, brush it off before oper-ating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automaticallyturns off after 20 minutes or when theignition switch is turned off.To turn off the
defroster, press the rear windowdefroster button again.
Outside mirror heater (if equipped)
There is no control button for the outsidemirror heater; instead the outside mirrorheater automatically turns on when therear window defroster is turned on.
The hazard warning flasher causes therear tail lights and front turn signal lightsto flash on and off, which serves as awarning to other drivers to exercise cau-tion when approaching or passing your
vehicle.To activate the flasher, depress the haz-ard warning flasher switch. This switchoperates in any ignition switch position.
To turn the flashers off, depress theswitch again.
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Temperature control knob
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2. Air conditioning button(if equipped)
3. Air intake control button
4. Mode selection knob
5. Fan speed control knob
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Fan speed control knob
Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are pro-vided which increase as the numberincreases. The ignition switch must be inthe ON position for fan operation.
0- Fan off1- Low speed
2- Medium speed
3- High speed
4- Maximum speed
Temperature control knob
The temperature control knob allows youto control the temperature of the air flow-ing from the ventilation system. Tochange the air temperature in the pas-
senger compartment turn, the knob tothe right for warm and hot air or left forcooler air.
Mode selection knob
The mode selection knob controls thedirection of the air flow through the venti-lation system.
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MAX/ A/C position (if equipped)
When you select the MAXA/C mode while the fan is on,the following system settingswill be made automatically;
• the air conditioning systemwill be turned on.
• the recirculated air positionwill be selected.
• the face mode will be
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• the face mode will beselected.
If you select MAX A/C mode,you will not be able to cancelthe A/C system operation, orchange the recirculated airmode position.
Set the fan speed controlknob to the desired speed
and rotate the temperaturecontrol knob to the extremeleft position for maximumcooling.(outlet port: B, D)
Face position
Air flow is directed toward theupper body and face.Additionally, each outlet canbe controlled to direct the airdischarged from the outlet.(outlet port: B, D)
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Face - floor position
Air flow is directed towardsthe face and the floor.The airto the floor is warmer thanthe air to the face (exceptwhen the temperature controlis set to the extreme cold
position).(outlet port: B, C, E, D)
Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow is direct-ed to the floor and the wind-shield with a small amountdirected to the side windowdefrosters.(outlet port: A, C, E, D)
Defrost position
Most of the air flow is direct-
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Floor position
Most of the air flow is direct-ed to the floor, with a smallamount of the air beingdirected to the windshieldand side window defroster.(outlet port: C, E, A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with asmall amount of air directedto the side window defrosters.(outlet port: A, D) Instrument panel vents
If air flow control is not satisfactory, checkthe instrument panel vents. The outletport (B, D) can be opened or closed sep-arately using the thumbwheel (1).
Also, you can adjust the direction of airdelivery from these vents using the ventcontrol lever as shown.
The air from outlet port (D) flows at anymode. Close the ventilation outlets usingthe thumbwheel (1) to block the air flow ifyou do not want the air.
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Outside (fresh) air position
The indicator light on the but-ton is not illuminated whenthe outside (fresh) air posi-tion is selected.
With the outside (fresh) airposition selected, air enters
the vehicle from outside andis heated or cooled accordingto the function selected.
WARNING• Continued climate control system
operation in the recirculated airposition may allow humidity toincrease inside vehicle whichmay fog the glass and obscure
visibility.• Do not sleep in a vehicle with airconditioning or heating system
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Air intake control button
This is used to select outside (fresh) airposition or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control position,push the control button.
Recirculated air position
The indicator light on the but-ton is illuminated when therecirculated air position isselected.
With the recirculated air posi-tion selected, air from pas-senger compartment will bedrawn through the heating
system and heated or cooledaccording to the functionselected.
✽ NOTICEIt should be noted that prolonged oper-ation of the heating in recirculated airposition will cause fogging of the wind-shield and side windows and the airwithin the passenger compartment willbecome stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the airconditioning with the “recirculated airposition” selected, will result in exces-sively dry air in the passenger compart-ment.
g g yon. It may cause serious harm ordeath due to a drop in the oxygenlevel and/or body temperature.
• Continued climate control systemoperation in the recirculated airposition can cause drowsiness orsleepiness, and loss of vehiclecontrol. Set the air intake control
to the outside (fresh) air positionas much as possible while driv-ing.
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Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside(fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to thedesired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
the air conditioning system (if
4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem-perature control to maintain maximumcomfort.
• When maximum cooling is desired, setthe temperature control to the extremeleft position, then set the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.
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Air conditioning button(if equipped)
Push the A/C button to turn the air condi-tioning system on (indicator light will illu-minate). Push the button again to turn the
air conditioning system off.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside(fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to thedesired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
the air conditioning system (ifequipped) on.
• If the windshield fogs up, set the modeto the , position.
Air conditioning (if equipped)
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems arefilled with environmentally friendly
R-134a refrigerant which is not damag-ing to the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Push the air condi-tioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the outsideair or recirculated air position.
g g ytem, monitor the temperature indica-tor closely while driving up hills or inheavy traffic when outside tempera-tures are high. Air conditioning sys-tem operation may cause engine over-heating. Continue to use the blowerfan but turn the air conditioning sys-tem off if the temperature indicator
indicates engine overheating.• When opening the windows in humidweather air conditioning may createwater droplets inside the vehicle.Since excessive water droplets maycause damage to electrical equipment,air conditioning should only be runwith the windows closed.
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Air conditioning system opera-tion tips
• If the vehicle has been parked in directsunlight during hot weather, open thewindows for a short time to let the hotair inside the vehicle escape.
• To help reduce moisture inside of win-
dows on rainy or humid days, decreasethe humidity inside the vehicle by oper-ating the air conditioning system.
• The air conditioning system includes afunction that automatically turns the airconditioning compressor off if enginecoolant temperature approaches anover heating level. The air conditioningcompressor operation will resumeonce engine coolant temperaturereturns to the normal range. Also, theair conditioning compressor is auto-matically turned off for a few secondswhen the accelerator is fully depressed
Checking the amount of air con-ditioner refrigerant and compres-sor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,the performance of the air conditioning isreduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-ence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation isfound, have the system inspected by anauthorized Kia dealer.
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• During air conditioning system opera-tion, you may occasionally notice aslight change in engine speed at idleas the air conditioning compressorcycles. This is a normal system opera-tion characteristic.
• Use the air conditioning system everymonth if only for a few minutes to
ensure maximum system perform-ance.
• When using the air conditioning sys-tem, you may notice clear water drip-ping (or even pudding) on the groundunder the passenger side of the vehi-cle. This is a normal system operationcharacteristic.
when the accelerator is fully depressed(wide open throttle).
• When operating the air conditioningsystem use the outside (fresh) air posi-tion.
• Operating the air conditioning systemin the recirculated air position doesprovide maximum cooling, however,continual operation in this mode maycause the air inside the vehicle tobecome stale.
✽ NOTICEWhen the performance of the air condi-tioning system is reduced it is importantthat the correct type and amount of oiland refrigerant is used. Otherwise,damage to the compressor and abnor-mal system operation may occur.
CAUTIONThe air conditioning system should be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. Improper service may cause serious injury.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
CAUTIONDo not use the or position during cooling operation in extremely humid weather. The dif- ference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur- face of the windshield to fog up,causing loss of visibility. In this case set the mode selection knob
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To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi-tioning will be selected.
To reduce the probability of fogging upthe inside of the windshield, the air intakecontrol is set to the outside (fresh) airposition automatically and the air condi-tioning will automatically operate if themode is selected to the or posi-tion. If you don't want the air conditioningand the outside (fresh) air position, press
the corresponding button to cancel theoperation.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the “3” or “4” posi-tion.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hotposition.
3. Select the position.4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi-
tioning will be selected.
To reduce the probability of fogging upthe inside of the windshield, the air intakecontrol is set to the outside (fresh) airposition automatically and the air condi-tioning will automatically operate if themode is selected to the or posi-tion. If you don't want the air conditioningand the outside (fresh) air position, press
the corresponding button to cancel theoperation.
• For maximum defrosting, set the tem-perature control to the extremeright/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.
• If warm air to the floor is desired whiledefrosting or defogging, set the modeto the floor-defrost position.
• Before driving, clear all snow and icefrom the windshield, rear window, out-side rear view mirrors, and all side win-dows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the hoodand air inlet in the cowl grill to improveheater and defroster efficiency and toreduce the probability of fogging up
inside of the windshield.
case, set the mode selection knob to the position and fan speed control knob to the lower speed.
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Gasoline engine (unleaded)
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to useonly unleaded fuel with a minimumOctane Rating of 87 Anti-Knock Index(AKI).
✽ NOTICE
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The useof leaded fuel is detrimental to the cat-alytic converter and will damage the
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind ifdrivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or driveability problemsmay not be covered by the manufactur-er’s warranty if they result from the useof:
1. Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.2. Gasoline or gasohol containingmethanol.
3 Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol
The emission control system of yourvehicle is covered by a written limitedwarranty. Please see the warranty infor-mation contained in the Warranty &Consumer Information Manual in yourvehicle.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.Modification of your Kia could affect itsperformance safety or durability may
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engine control system’s oxygen sensorand affect emission control.Never add any fuel system cleaningagents to the fuel tank other than whatKia has specified. (Consult anAuthorized Kia Dealer for details.)
Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanolGasohol, a mixture of gasoline andethanol (also known as grain alcohol),and gasoline or gasohol containingmethanol (also known as wood alcohol)are being marketed along with or insteadof leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more than10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline orgasohol containing any methanol. Eitherof these fuels may cause drivability prob-lems and damage to the fuel system.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
✽ NOTICENever use gasohol which containsmethanol. Discontinue use of any gaso-hol product which impairs drivability.
performance, safety or durability, mayviolate governmental safety and emis-sions regulations, and void the vehicle’swarranty.
In addition, damage or performanceproblems resulting from any modificationmay not be covered under warranty.
Engine exhaust gas precautions(carbon monoxide)
WARNING - ExhaustEngine exhaust gases contain car-bon monoxide (CO). Though color-less and odorless, it is dangerousand could be lethal if inhaled.Follow the instructions following toavoid CO poisoning.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle:
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign ofleaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all controls areeasily reached.
• Adjust the inside and outside rearviewmirrors.
• Be sure that all lights work.
• Check all gauges.• Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to
WARNING - Driving underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.Drunk driving is the number onecontributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amountof alcohol will affect your reflexes,perceptions and judgement. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugs
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Fluid levels, such as engine oil, enginecoolant, brake fluid, and washer fluidshould be checked on a regular basis,with the exact interval depending on thefluid. Further details are provided inSection 7, Maintenance.
the ON position.
• Release the parking brake and makesure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
while under the influence of drugsis as dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have aserious accident if you drink or takedrugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-
er who has been drinking or takingdrugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.
Driving tips
SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy dependsmainly on your style of driving, where youdrive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how manykilometers (miles) you can get from aliter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-cle as economically as possible, use thefollowing driving suggestions to helpsave money in both fuel and repairs:• Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Once the
engine is running smoothly, begin driv-
• Maintain a safe distance from othervehicles to avoid sudden stops. Thiswill reduce wear on brake linings andpads. Driving in such a way will alsosave fuel because extra fuel is requiredto accelerate back to driving speed.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight in thevehicle.
• Do not rest your foot on the brakepedal while driving. This can causeneedless wear, possible damage to the
WARNING - Engine off dur-ing motion
Never turn the engine off to coastdown hills or anytime the vehicle isin motion. The power steering andpower brakes will not functionproperly without the engine run-ning. Instead, keep the engine onand downshift to an appropriategear for engine braking effect.
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g g y ging. Remember, engine warm-up maytake a little longer on cold days.
• Save fuel by accelerating slowly afterstopping.
• Keep the engine in tune and follow therecommended periodic maintenanceschedule. This will increase the life of
all parts and lower your operatingcosts.
• Do not use the air conditioner unnec-essarily.
• Slow down when driving on roughroads.
• For longer tire life and better fuel econ-omy, always keep the tires inflated tothe recommended pressures.
p gbrakes, and poor fuel economy.
• Improper wheel alignment results infaster tire wear and lower fuel econo-my.
• Open windows at high speeds canreduce fuel economy.
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset some ofthis loss, slow down when driving inthese conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-dition is important both for economy andsafety. Therefore, have an authorized Kiadealer perform scheduled inspectionsand maintenance.
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions areencountered such as water, snow, ice,mud, sand, or similar hazards, followthese suggestions:
• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-tance for braking.
• Avoid sudden movements in braking orsteering.
• When braking with non-ABS brakespump the brake pedal with a light up-
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, usesecond gear. Accelerate slowly toavoid spinning the drive wheels.
• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, orother non-slip material under the drivewheels to provide traction when stalledin ice, snow, or mud.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle tofree it from snow, sand, or mud, first turnthe steering wheel right and left to clearthe area around your front wheels. Then,shift back and forth between 1 (First) andR (Reverse) in vehicles equipped with amanual transaxle or R (Reverse) and anyforward gear in vehicles equipped withan automatic transaxle. Do not race theengine, and spin the wheels as little as
WARNING - DownshiftingDownshifting with an automatict l hil d i i li
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pump the brake pedal with a light up-and-down motion until the vehicle isstopped.
possible. If you are still stuck after a fewtries, have the vehicle pulled out by a towvehicle to avoid engine overheating andpossible damage to the transaxle.
✽ NOTICEProlonged rocking may cause engine
over-heating, transaxle damage or fail-ure, and tire damage.
CAUTION - ABSDo not pump the brake pedal on a vehicle equipped with ABS.
transaxle, while driving on slipperysurfaces can cause an accident.The sudden change in tire speedcould cause the tires to skid. Becareful when downshifting on slip-pery surfaces.
WARNING - Spinning tiresDo not spin the wheels, especiallyat speeds more than 56 km/h (35mph). Spinning the wheels at highspeeds when the vehicle is station-ary could cause a tire to overheat,explode and injure bystanders.
Driving tips
Driving at night
Because night driving presents morehazards than driving in the daylight, hereare some important tips to remember:
• Slow down and keep more distancebetween you and other vehicles, as itmay be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there maynot be any street lights.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glarefrom other driver's headlights.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make drivingdangerous, especially if you’re not pre-pared for the slick pavement. Here are afew things to consider when driving in therain:
• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to
see and will increase the distanceneeded to stop your vehicle, so slowdown.
• Keep your windshield wiping equip-
Winter driving
• We recommend that you carry emer-gency equipment, including tire chains,a window scraper, windshield de-icer,a bag of sand or salt, flares, a smallshovel and jumper cables.
• Make sure you have sufficient ethyl-
ene-glycol coolant in the radiator.• Check the battery condition andcables. Cold temperatures reduce theoutput capability of any battery, so it
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• Keep your headlights clean and prop-erly aimed on vehicles not equippedwith the automatic headlight aimingfeature. Dirty or improperly aimedheadlights will make it much more diffi-cult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the headlights
of oncoming vehicles. You could betemporarily blinded, and it will takeseveral seconds for your eyes to read- just to the darkness.
p y p g q pment in good shape. Replace yourwindshield wiper blades when theyshow signs of streaking or missingareas on the windshield.
• If your tires are not in good condition,making a quick stop on wet pavementcan cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Be sure your tires are ingood shape.
• Turn on your headlights to make it eas-ier for others to see you.
• Driving too fast through large puddlescan affect your brakes. If you must gothrough puddles, try to drive throughthem slowly.
• If you believe you may have gottenyour brakes wet, apply them lightlywhile driving until normal braking oper-
ation returns.
p p y y y,must be in excellent condition to pro-vide enough winter starting power.
• Make sure the engine oil viscosity issuitable for cold weather.
• Check the ignition system for looseconnections and damage.
• Use antifreeze-formulated windshield
washer fluid. (Do not use enginecoolant antifreeze.)
• Do not use the parking brake if it mightfreeze. When parking, shift to 1 (First)or R (Reverse) with a manual transaxleor P (Park) with an automatic transaxleand block the rear wheels.
Driving tips
Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your Kia,make sure they are radial tires of thesame size and load range as the originaltires. Mount snow tires on all four wheelsto balance your vehicle’s handling in allweather conditions. Keep in mind that thetraction provided by snow tires on dry
roads may not be as high as your vehi-cle's original equipment tires. You shoulddrive cautiously even when the roads areclear Check with the tire dealer for max
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areasunless you are sure the water is no high-er than the bottom of the wheel hub.Drive through any water slowly. Allowadequate stopping distance becausebrake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry thebrakes by gently applying them severaltimes while the vehicle is moving slowly.
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clear. Check with the tire dealer for max-imum speed recommendations.
Do not install studded tires without first checking local, state and municipal regu- lations for possible restrictions against their use.
WARNING - Snow tire sizeSnow tires should be equivalent insize and type to the vehicle's stan-dard tires. Otherwise, the safety and
handling of your vehicle may beadversely affected.
Driving tips
TRAILER TOWING
We do not recommend using thisvehicle for trailer towing.
Steps for determining correct load limit
1. Locate the statement "The combinedweight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.'' on your vehicle's placard.2. Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that willbe riding in your vehicle
5. Determine the combined weight ofluggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafely exceed the available cargoand luggage load capacity calculatedin Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-
er, load from your trailer will betransferred to your vehicle. Consultthis manual to determine how thisreduces the available cargo and
OVERLOADING
CAUTION - Vehicle weightThe gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehi- cle are on the manufacturer's label attached to the driver's door.Exceeding these ratings can cause
an accident or vehicle damage.You can calculate the weight of your load by weighing the items (and people) before putting them in the
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be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of thedriver and passengers from XXX kgor XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals the avail-able amount of cargo and luggageload capacity. For example, if the
"XXX" amount equals 385 kg (849lbs.), and there will be five 68 kg (150lbs.) passengers in your vehicle, theamount of available cargo and lug-gage load capacity is 45 kg (99 lbs.).
(385-340 (5 x 68) = 45 kg or 849-750(5 x 150) = 99 lbs.)
reduces the available cargo andluggage load capacity of yourvehicle.
✽ NOTICEWe do not recommend using thisvehicle for trailer towing.
people) before putting them in the vehicle. Be careful not to overload your vehicle.
Driving tips
LABEL INFORMATION
Frame number VIN (if equipped)
OJB059004L
Compliance label (if equipped)
Identification label (if equipped)
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Vehicle identification number(VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) isthe number used in registering your carand in all legal matters pertaining to its
ownership, etc.It can be found on the floor under thepassenger seat. To check the number,remove the cover.
The VIN is also on a plate attached to thetop of the dashboard.The number on theplate can easily be seen through thewindshield from outside.
Vehicle certification label(if equipped)
1JBA5003 1JBA5005
OJB059008N
OJB059007N
VIN bar code (if equipped)
Driving tips
The vehicle certification label attachedon the driver’s side center pillar gives thevehicle identification number (VIN).
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Tire specification and pressurelabel
The tires supplied on your new vehicleare chosen to provide the best perform-ance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's sidecenter pillar gives the tire pressures rec-ommended for your car.
Engine number
The engine number is stamped on theengine block as shown in the drawing.
OJB060002OJB059009N
Road warning / 6-2
In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2
Overheating / 6-3
Emergency starting / 6-4
Electrical circuit protection / 6-6
Towing / 6-12
If you have a flat tire / 6-17
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ROAD WARNING
The hazard warning flasher operateswhether your vehicle is running or not.
• The turn signals do not work when thehazard flasher is on.
• Care must be taken when using thehazard warning flasher while the vehi-cle is being towed.
If the engine stalls at a crossroador crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad orcrossing, set the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position and then push the vehi-cle to a safe place.
If you have a flat tire while driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1.Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
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Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves as awarning to other drivers to exerciseextreme caution when approaching,overtaking, or passing your vehicle. It
should be used whenever emergencyrepairs are being made or when the vehi-cle is stopped near the edge of a road-way.
Depress the flasher switch with the igni-tion switch in any position. The flasherswitch is located in the center consoleswitch panel. All turn signal lights willflash simultaneously.
y pand let the car slow down while drivingstraight ahead. Do not apply the brakesimmediately or attempt to pull off theroad as this may cause a loss of con-trol. When the car has slowed to sucha speed that it is safe to do so, brakecarefully and pull off the road. Drive off
the road as far as possible and park onfirm, level ground. If you are on a divid-ed highway, do not park in the medianarea between the two traffic lanes.
2.When the car is stopped, turn on youremergency hazard flashers, set theparking brake and put the transmissionin P.
3.Have all passengers get out of the car.Be sure they all get out on the side ofthe car that is away from traffic.
4.When changing a flat tire, follow theinstruction provided later in this sec-tion.
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If engine stalls while driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keepinga straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If yourvehicle will not start, contact an
authorized Kia dealer or seek otherqualified assistance.
If your temperature gauge indicates over-heating, if you experience a loss ofpower, or if you hear a loud knocking orpinging noise, the engine has probablyoverheated. Should any of these symp-toms occur, use the following procedure:
1. Turn on the hazard warning flasher,then drive to the nearest safe location
and stop your vehicle; set the automat-ic transaxle in P (Park), or shift themanual transaxle to N (Neutral) andapply the parking brake.
4. The coolant level should then bechecked. If the level in the reservoir islow, look for leaks at the radiator hosesand connections, heater hoses andconnections, radiator, and waterpump. If you find a major leak or anoth-er problem that may have caused theengine to overheat, do not operate the
engine until it has been corrected. Callan authorized Kia dealer for assis-tance. If you do not find a leak or otherproblem, carefully add coolant to the
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2. Make sure the air conditioner is off.
3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of theradiator, stop the engine and call anauthorized Kia dealer for assistance.
If coolant is not boiling out, allow theengine to idle and open the hood topermit the engine to cool gradually.
If the temperature does not go downwith the engine idling, stop the engineand allow sufficient time for it to cool.
reservoir.
If the engine frequently overheats, have the cooling system checked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - Removingradiator cap
Do not remove the radiator capwhen the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and steammay blow out under pressure. Thiscould cause serious injury.
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Connecting jumper cables Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if doneincorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm toyourself or damage to your vehicle orbattery, follow the jump starting proce-dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-mend that you have a competent techni-cian or towing service jump start your
vehicle.
✽ NOTICEUse only a 12-volt jumper system You
Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.
Jumper Cables
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Use only a 12-volt jumper system. Youcan damage a 12-volt starting motor,ignition system, and other electricalparts beyond repair by use of a 24-voltpower supply (either two 12-volt batter-ies in series or a 24-volt motor generatorset).
Discharged battery Booster battery
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WARNING - BatteryNever attempt to check the elec-trolyte level of the battery as thismay cause the battery to rupture orexplode causing serious injury.
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5. Proceed to connect one end of theother jumper cable to the negative ter-minal of the booster battery (3), thenthe other end to a solid, stationary,metallic point (for example, the enginelifting bracket) away from the battery(4). Do not connect it to or near anypart that moves when the engine is
cranked. Do not connect the jumpercable from the negative terminal of thebooster battery to the negative termi-nal of the discharged battery.
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with thebooster battery and let it run at 2,000rpm, then start the engine of the vehi-cle with the discharged battery.
If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent, you should have your vehi- cle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Push-startingYour manual transaxle-equipped vehicleshould not be push-started because itmight damage the emission control sys-
WARNING - Battery Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery pro-duces hydrogen gas which mayexplode if exposed to flame orsparks.
• Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged batteryis frozen or if the electrolyte levelis low; the battery may rupture orexplode.
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Jump starting procedure
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative terminal isgrounded.
2. If the booster battery is in anothervehicle, do not allow the vehicles totouch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary electricalloads.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the exactsequence shown in the previous illus-tration. First connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal ofthe discharged battery (1), then con-nect the other end to the positive ter-
minal on the booster battery (2).
Do not allow the jumper cables to con-tact anything except the correct bat-tery terminals or the correct ground.Do not lean over the battery whenmaking connections.
might damage the emission control system.
Vehicles equipped with automatictransaxle cannot be push-started.
Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.
CAUTIONNever tow a vehicle to start it because the sudden surge forward when the engine starts could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.
CAUTION - Battery cablesDo not connect the jumper cable from the negative terminal of the booster battery to the negative ter- minal of the discharged battery.This can cause the discharged bat- tery to overheat and crack, releas- ing battery acid.
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ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-sories, or controls do not work, check theappropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse hasblown, the element inside the fuse will bemelted.
If the electrical system does not work,first check the driver’s side fuse panel.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of
the same rating.If the replacement fuse blows, this indi-cates an electrical problem. Avoid usingthe system involved and immediately
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Fuse replacement
WARNING - Fuse replace-ment
• Never replace a fuse with any-thing but another fuse of thesame rating.
• A higher capacity fuse couldcause damage through overheat-ing and possibly a fire.
• Never install a wire instead of theproper fuse - even as a temporary1LDA4002
Standard
Main fuse
Normal
Normal Blown
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FusesA vehicle’s electrical system is protectedfrom electrical overload damage byfuses.
This vehicle has two fuse panels, one
located in the driver's side panel bolster,the other in the engine compartmentnear the battery.
consult an authorized Kia dealer.
Two kinds of fuses are used: standard for lower amperage rating and main for high- er amperage ratings.
✽ NOTICEDo not use a screwdriver or any othermetal object to remove fuses because itmay cause a short circuit and damagethe system.
proper fuse - even as a temporaryrepair. It may cause extensivewiring damage and possibly afire.
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If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuit you may not need for operating the vehicle, such as the audio fuse.
If the headlights or other electrical com-ponents do not work and the fuses areOK, check the fuse block in the enginecompartment. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced.
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Driver-side panel bolster
1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.
2. Open the cover.
4. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.Use the removal tool (1) provided inthe engine compartment fuse/relaybox.
5. Check the removed fuse; replace it if itis blown.
Spare fuses are provided in the fuse panel in engine compartment.
6. 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 Kiadealer.
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✽ NOTICEAfter checking the fuse box in the enginecompartment, securely install the fusebox cover. If not, electrical failures mayoccur from water leaking in.
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Engine compartment
1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover by press-ing the taps and pulling up.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if itis blown.
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 Kiadealer.
Main fuse
If the MAIN fuse is blown, it must beremoved as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the screws shown in the pic-
ture above.3. Replace the fuse with a new one of thesame rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order ofremoval.
✽ NOTICEIf the MAIN fuse is blown, consult anauthorized Kia dealer.
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Engine compartmentFuse/Relay panel description
Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relaylabel describing fuse/relay name and capacity.
Description Fuse rating Protected component
BATT_1 50A Alternator, Battery
ECU A 30A Engine control unit
RAD 30A Radiator fan
COND 30A Condenser fan
ECU B 10A Engine control unit
SPARE - Spare fuseHORN 10A Horn
IGN1 30A Ignition
IGN2 40A Ignition
BATT 2 30A Alt t B tt
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BATT_2 30A Alternator, Battery
MAIN 125A Alternator
MDPS 80A Power steering wheel
ABS1 40A ABS
ABS2 40A ABS
P/WDW 30A Power window
BLW 40A BlowerSPARE - Spare fuse
A/CON1 10A Air conditioner
A/CON2 10A Air conditioner
ECU D 10A Engine control unit
SNSR 10A Sensors
INJ 15A Injector
ECU C 20A Engine control unit
SPARE - Spare fuse
SPARE - Spare fuse
HORN - Horn relayMAIN - Main relay
OJB060008
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Description Fuse rating Protected component
FUEL PUMP - Fuel pump relay
RAD FAN - Radiator fan relay
COND FAN2 - Condenser fan relay
FUEL HTR - Fuel filter heater relay
BLOWER - Blower motor relay
START - Start motor relay
COND FAN1 - Condenser fan relayA/CON - Air conditioner relay
Driver-side knee bolster
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Driver-side knee bolster
Description Fuse rating Protected component
RR WIPER 15A Rear wiper
H/LP(LH) 10A Headlight (left)
FR WIPER 25A Front wiper
BLOWER 10A Blower
H/LP(RH) 10A Headlight (right)
S/ROOF 20A SunroofSTOP LP 15A Stop light
C/DR LOCK 20A Central door lock
IGN COIL 15A Ignition coil
ABS 10A ABS
Description Fuse rating Protected component
HTD GLASS 30A Rear window defroster
A/BAG 15A Air bag
TCU 10A Automatic transaxle control
SNSR 10A Sensors
SPARE - Spare fuse
MULT B/UP 10A Cluster, ETACS, A/C, Clock,Room lamp
AUDIO 15A Audio
P/WDW LH 25A Power window (left)
HTD MIRR 10A O t id i i h t
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ABS 10A ABS
B/UP LP 10A Back-up light
SPARE - Spare fuse
C/LIGHTER 25A Cigar lighter
FOLD'G 10A Outside rearview mirror folding
HTD SEAT 20A Seat warmer
AMP 25A AmplifierFR FOG LP 10A Front fog light
SPARE - Spare fuse
ECU 10A Engine control unit
CLUSTER 10A Cluster
P/WDW RH 25A Power window (right)
AUDIO 10A Audio
RR FOG LP 10A Rear fog light
IGN 10A Ignition
HTD MIRR 10A Outside rearview mirror heater
TAIL LP(LH) 10A Taillight (left)
TAIL LP(RH) 10A Taillight (right)
HAZARD 10A Hazard warning light
T/SIG LP 10A Turn signal light
A/BAG IND 10A Air bag warning
START 10A Start motor
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✽ NOTICE• If the memory fuse is pulled up from
the fuse panel, the warning chime,audio, clock and interior lamps, etc.,will not operate. Some items must bereset after replacement.
• Even though the memory fuse ispulled up, the battery can still be dis-
charged by operation of the head-lights or other electrical devices.
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TOWING
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Memory fuse
Your vehicle is equipped with a memoryfuse to prevent battery discharge if yourvehicle is parked without being operatedfor prolonged periods. Use the followingprocedures before parking the vehicle forprolonged period.1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver-side knee bolstercover and pull up the “MULT B/UP 10A / AUDIO 15A”.
If emergency towing is necessary, werecommend having it done by an author-ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truckservice. Proper lifting and towing proce-dures are necessary to prevent damageto the vehicle.The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed equipment is recommended.For trailer towing guidelines information,refer to section 5 “Driving Tips”.
In case of an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an emer-gency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N(Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
✽ NOTICEFailure to place the transaxle shift leverin N (Neutral) may cause internal dam-age to the transaxle.
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It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with therear wheels on the ground (without dol-lies) and the front wheels off the ground.
When being towed by a commercial towtruck and wheel dollies are not used, thefront of the vehicle should always be lift-
ed, not the rear.
✽ NOTICE• Do not tow the vehicle backwards
with the front wheels on the ground asthis may cause damage to the vehicle.
• Do not tow with sling-type equipment.Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.
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Tie-down hook
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Tie-down hook(for flatbed towing)
Front towing hook
1. Open the trunk lid or rear hatch, andremove the towing hook from the toolbag.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing thelower part of the cover on the frontbumper (1).
CAUTIONDo not use the hooks under the front of the vehicle for towing purposes.
These hooks are designed ONLY for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooks are used for towing, the tie-down hooks will be damaged and this could lead to serious injury.
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3 I ll h i h k b i i
If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may be tem-porarily towed using a cable or chainsecured to the emergency towing hookunder the front or rear of the vehicle.Useextreme caution when towing the vehicle.A driver must be in the vehicle to steer itand operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done onlyon hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-tance and at low speeds. Also, thewheels, axles, power train, steering andbrakes must all be in good condition.
OJB060016
OJB060017
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3. Install the towing hook by turning itclockwise into the hole until it is fullysecured (2).
4. Remove the towing hook and installthe cover after use.
Towing with a vehicle other thana tow truck
If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by an authorized Kiadealer or a commercial tow truck service.
b a es ust a be good co d t o
• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehi-cle out of mud, sand or other condi-tions from which the vehicle cannot bedriven out under its own power.
• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the
vehicle doing the towing.• The drivers of both vehicles should com-municate with each other frequently.
✽ NOTICE• Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.• Using a portion of the vehicle other
than the tow hooks for towing maydamage the body of your vehicle.
• Use only a cable or chain specificallyintended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain tothe towing hook provided.
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• Before emergency towing, check thatthe hook is not broken or damaged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chainsecurely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady andeven force.
• To avoid damaging the hook, do notpull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.
Use a towing strap less than 5m (16
• Vehicles equipped with automatictransaxles should not exceed 45 km/h(28 mph) and should not be towedmore than 80 km (50 miles).
• Vehicles equipped with manualtransaxle should not be towed inexcess of 88 km/h (55 mph) andshould not be towed more than 645 km
(400 miles).• Press the brake pedal with more forcethan normal since you will havereduced brake performance.
• More steering effort will be requiredbecause the power steering system
CAUTIONUse extreme caution when towing the vehicle
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• Use a towing strap less than 5m (16feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth(about 30cm (12 inches) wide) in themiddle of the strap for easy visibility.
• Drive carefully so that the towing strapis not loosened during towing.
When your vehicle is being towedby another vehicle other than a towtruck (in case of an emergency)
• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.
• Place the transaxle shift lever in N(Neutral).
• Release the parking bake.
because the power steering systemwill be disabled.
• If you are driving down a long hill, thebrakes may overheat and brake per-formance will be reduced. Stop oftenand let the brakes cool off.
✽ NOTICETo prevent internal damage to thetransaxle, never tow your vehicle fromthe rear (backwards) with all four tiresin contact with the surface.
the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing hook and tow- ing cable or chain. The hook and
towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or dam- age.
• If the towing vehicle does not move easily, do not forcibly continue the towing. Contact an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance.
• Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
• Keep away from the vehicle dur-
ing towing.
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The spare tire jack jack handle Removing the spare tire
CAUTION - Automatictransaxle
• If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neu- tral. Be sure the steering is
unlocked by placing the ignition switch in the ACC position. Adriver must be in the towed vehi- cle to operate the steering and brakes.
• To avoid serious damage to the
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
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Tips for towing a stuck vehicle
The following methods are effectivewhen your vehicle is stuck in mud, sandor similar substances that prevent thevehicle from being driven out under itsown power.
• Remove the soil and sand, etc. fromthe front and the back of the tires.
• Place a stone or wood under the tires.
The spare tire, jack, jack handle,front towing hook, wheel lug nutwrench are stored in the luggagecompartment. Move the carpetingout of the way to reach this equip-ment.
Removing the spare tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing boltcounterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order ofremoval.
To prevent the spare tire and toolsfrom “rattling” while the vehicle is inmotion, store them properly.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit the vehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph) and drive less than 1.5 km (1mile) when towing.
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Important - use of compact sparetire
your vehicle is equipped with a com-pact spare tire. This compact sparetire takes up less space than a regu-lar-size tire.This tire is smaller than aconventional tire and is designed fortemporary use only.
The compact spare should be inflat-ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).
✽ NOTICECheck the inflation pressure afterinstalling the spare tire. Adjust it tothe specified pressure, as necessary.
When using a compact spare tire,observe the following precautions:
• Under no circumstances shouldyou exceed 80 km/h (50 mph); a
• Avoid driving over obstacles. Thecompact spare tire diameter issmaller than the diameter of a con-ventional tire and reduces theground clearance approximately25 mm (1 inch), which could resultin damage to the vehicle.
• Do not take this vehicle through anautomatic car wash.
• Do not use tire chains on this tire.Because of the smaller size, a tirechain will not fit properly.This coulddamage the vehicle and result in
CAUTION• You should drive carefully
when the compact spare is in use The compact spare
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higher speed could damage thetire.
• Ensure that you drive slowlyenough for the road conditions toavoid all hazards. Any road hazard,
such as a pothole or debris, couldseriously damage the compactspare.
• Any continuous road use of this tirecould result in tire failure, loss ofvehicle control, and possible per-sonal injury.
• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi-mum load rating or the load-carry-ing capacity shown on the sidewall
of the compact spare tire.
damage the vehicle and result inloss of the chain.
• This tire should not be installed onthe front axle if the vehicle must bedriven in snow or on ice.
• Do not use the compact spare tireon any other vehicle because thistire has been designed especiallyfor your vehicle.
• The compact spare tire’s tread lifeis shorter than a regular tire.Inspect your compact spare tireregularly and replace worn com-pact spare tires with the same sizeand design, mounted on the same
wheel.
use. The compact spare should be replaced by the proper conventional tire and rim at the first opportunity.
• The operation of this vehicle
is not recommended with more than one compact spare tire in use at the same time.
CAUTIONThis spare tire should be used only for VERY short distances.Compact spares should NEVER be used for long drives or
extended distances.
In case of an emergency
Changing tires
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergencytire changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reducethe possibility of personal injury.
Tire replacement
WARNING - Changing tires• Never attempt vehicle repairs
in the traffic lanes of a publicroad or highway.
• Always move the vehicle com-
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• The vehicle can easily roll offthe jack causing seriousinjury or death. No personshould place any portion oftheir body under a vehicle thatis supported only by a jack ;
use vehicle support stands.• Do not start or run the engine
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Tire replacement
1. Park on a level surface and applythe parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R(Reverse) with manual transaxle
or P (Park) with automatictransaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash-er.
• Always move the vehicle com-pletely off the road and ontothe shoulder before trying tochange a tire.The jack shouldbe used on level firm ground.If you cannot find a firm, levelplace off the road, call a tow-ing service company forassistance.
• Be sure to use the correctfront and rear jacking posi-tions on the vehicle; never usethe bumpers or any other partof the vehicle for jack support.
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yin the vehicle while it is on thejack.
• Make sure any children pres-ent are in a secure place awayfrom the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with thejack.
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4 Remove the wheel lug nut wrench 6 Wrap a piece of cloth around the
WARNING - Changing a tire• To prevent vehicle movement
while changing a tire, alwaysset the parking brake fully, andalways block the wheel diago-nally opposite the wheel beingchanged.
• It is recommended that thewheels of the vehicle bechocked, and that no personshould remain in a vehicle thatis being jacked.
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4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tirefrom the vehicle.
5. Block both the front and rear of thewheel that is diagonally opposite
the jack position.
6. Wrap a piece of cloth around thetip of the screwdriver to avoidscratching.
Insert a screwdriver into the notchof the wheel cover and pry gently
to remove the wheel cover (ifequipped).
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In case of an emergency
7. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun- 8. Place the jack at the front or rear 9. Insert the jack handle into the jack
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gterclockwise one turn each, but donot remove any nut until the tirehas been raised off the ground.
j jacking position closest to the tireyou are changing. Place the jackat the designated locations underthe frame. The jacking positionsare plates welded to the frame
with two tabs and a raised dot toindex with the jack.
j jand turn it clockwise, raising thevehicle until the tire just clears theground. This measurement isapproximately 30 mm (1.2 in).Before removing the wheel lug
nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-ble and that there is no chance formovement or slippage.
10. Remove the wheel lug nuts byturning them counterclockwise,then remove the wheel.
11. Mount the spare tire into positionand install the wheel lug nutswith the beveled edge inward.
WARNING - Jack locationTo reduce the possibility ofinjury, be sure to use only thejack provided with the vehicleand in the correct jack position;never use any other part of thevehicle for jack support.
In case of an emergency
12. Once the wheel lug nuts haveTo prevent the jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire
CAUTIONYour vehicle has metric threads on the wheel studs and nuts.Make certain during wheel removal that the same nuts removed are reinstalled - or, if replaced, that nuts with metric
threads and the same chamfer configuration are used.
Installation of a non-metric thread nut on a metric stud or vice-versa will not secure the wheel to the hub properly and
WARNING - Wheel studsIf the studs are damaged or ifnon-metric nut is used on a met-ric stud or vice versa, they maylose their ability to retain thewheel. This could lead to theloss of the wheel in a collision
resulting in severe injury ordeath.
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gbeen tightened, lower the vehiclefully to the ground and continue totighten the lug nuts until they arefully secured. Tighten the wheellug nuts firmly in a “X” pattern.
If you are unsure of the tightnessof the wheel lug nuts, have themchecked at the nearest servicestation. The specified tighteningtorque is 9~11 kg•m (65-79 lb•ft,88-107 N•m). Improperly tight-ened wheel lug nuts could causebrake pedal vibration while brak-ing.
wheel lug nut wrench and spare tirefrom rattling while the vehicle is inmotion, store them properly.
wheel to the hub properly and will damage the stud so that it must be replaced.
Note that most lug nuts do not have metric threads. Be sure to
use extreme care in checking for thread style before installing aftermarket lug nuts or wheels.If in doubt, consult an author- ized Kia dealer.
WARNINGCheck the inflation pressures assoon as possible after installingthe spare tire. Adjust it to thespecified pressure, if necessary.Refer to Section 8, Specifications.
Maintenance services / 7-2
Maintenance schedule / 7-3
Owner maintenance / 7-7
Engine compartment / 7-9
Engine oil / 7-11
Engine cooling system / 7-12
Brake fluid / 7-14
Drive belts / 7-15
Power steering / 7-15
Automatic transaxle / 7-16
Lubricants and fluids / 7-17
Air cleaner / 7-18
Climate control air filter / 7-19
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Wiper blades / 7-20
Battery / 7-22
Tires and wheels / 7-24
Lubricant specifications / 7-33
Exterior care / 7-34
Interior care / 7-36
Maintenance
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
You should exercise the utmost care toprevent damage to your vehicle andinjury to yourself whenever performingany maintenance or inspection proce-dures.
Should you have any doubts concerningthe inspection or servicing of your vehi-cle, we strongly recommend that youhave an authorized Kia dealer performthis work.
An authorized Kia dealer has factory-trained technicians and genuine Kiaparts to service your vehicle properly. Forexpert advice and quality service, see anauthorized Kia dealer
Owner’s responsibility
Maintenance Service and RecordRetention are the owner's responsibil-ity.
You should retain documents that showproper maintenance has been performedon your vehicle in accordance with thescheduled maintenance service charts
shown on the following pages. You needthis information to establish your compli-ance with the servicing and maintenancerequirements of your Kia warranties.
Detailed warranty information is providedin your Warranty & Consumer Information
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authorized Kia dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficientservicing may result in operational prob-lems with your vehicle that could lead tovehicle damage, an accident, or person-
al injury.
manual.
Repairs and adjustments required as aresult of improper maintenance or a lackof required maintenance are not covered.
We strongly recommend that all vehicle
maintenance be performed by an author-ized Kia dealer using genuine Kia parts.
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Engine control system
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128
# Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Engine oil & engine oil filter (1)
Drive belts (tension) I I I I
Cooling system hoses & connections I I I I I
Engine coolant (1) I I I I I R I I I I I R I I I I
Fuel filter R R
Fuel tank cap lines EVAP canister and hoses I I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Replace every 6,000 km or 6 months.
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Fuel tank cap, lines, EVAP canister and hoses I I
Fuel tank air filter I R I R I
Air cleaner element (2) I I I I I R I I I I I R I I I I
Ignition wires I I
Spark plugs R R
Idle speed I I I I I
Engine timing belt R
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)
Chassis and body
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128
# Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Air conditioner compressor operation &I I I I I
refrigerant amount (if equipped)
Exhaust pipes, heat shield & mountings I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I
Brakes/clutch fluid (1) I I I I I I I R I I I I I I I R
Front brake pads & discs (3) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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Rear brake pads & discs/drums (3) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Parking brake I I I I I I I I
Brake lines & connectionsI I I I I
(including booster)
Manual transaxle oil (1) I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R
Clutch & brake pedal free play I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)
Chassis and body (Continued)
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128
# Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Automatic transaxle fluid (1) I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R
Chassis & underbody bolts & nuts I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Tire condition & inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Wheel alignment (4)
Tire rotation
Steering operation & linkage I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Inspect when abnormal condition noted
Rotate the tires every 12,000 km
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Steering operation & linkage I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Power steering fluid & lines I I I I I I I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I I
Seat belts, buckles & anchors I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Lock, hinges & hood latch L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L
Maintenance
Chart symbols:
I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace.
R- Replace or change
L- 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. Short-distance driving.b. Driving on dusty roads.
c. Extensive idling or slow-speed driving in stop-and-go traffic.
(4) If necessary, rotate and balance the wheels.
* Note: Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
Owner maintenance schedule
The following lists are vehicle checks andinspections that should be performed bythe owner or an authorized Kia dealer atthe frequencies indicated to help ensuresafe, dependable operation of your vehi-cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer assoon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks aregenerally not covered by warranties andyou may be charged for labor, parts andlubricants used.
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of theexhaust or any smell of exhaust fumesin the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steeringwheel. Notice any increased steeringeffort or looseness in the steeringwheel, or change in its straight-aheadposition.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turnsslightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-eling on smooth, level road.
• When stopping, listen and check forstrange sounds, pulling to one side,increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the coolantrecovery reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exteriorlights, including the stoplights, turn sig-nals and hazard warning flashers.
• Check the inflation pressures of alltires including the spare.
At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
• Check radiator, heater and air condi-tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check windshield washer spray andi ti Cl i bl d
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When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check coolant level in coolant reser-voir.
• Check the windshield washer fluidlevel.
• Look for low or under-inflated tires.
increased brake pedal travel or hardto-push” brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the oper-ation of your transaxle occurs, checkthe transaxle fluid level.
• Check automatic transaxle P (Park)function.
• Check parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle(water dripping from the air condition-ing system during or after use is nor-mal).
wiper operation. Clean wiper bladeswith clean cloth dampened with wash-er fluid.
• Check headlight alignment.
• Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shieldsand clamps.
• Check the lap/shoulder belts for wearand function.
• Check for worn tires and loose wheellug nuts.
WARNINGBe careful when checking yourengine coolant level when theengine is hot. Scalding hot coolantand steam may blow out underpressure.This could cause burns orother serious injury.
Maintenance
At least once a year :
• Clean body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and checks, andhood hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks andlatches.
• Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
• Check the air conditioning system
before the warm weather season.• Check the power steering fluid level.
• Inspect and lubricate automatictransaxle linkage and controls.
• Clean battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.
Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service mayresult in problems. This section givesinstructions only for the maintenanceitems that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section, sev-eral procedures can be done only by anauthorized Kia dealer with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance duringthe warranty period may affect war-ranty coverage. For details, read theseparate Kia Warranty & ConsumerInformation Manual provided with thevehicle If you're unsure about any
WARNING - Maintenancework
• Performing maintenance work ona vehicle can be dangerous. Youcan be seriously injured while per-forming some maintenance pro-cedures. If you lack sufficientknowledge and experience or theproper tools and equipment to dothe work, have it done by anAuthorized Kia Dealer.
• Working under the hood with theengine running is dangerous. Itbecomes even more dangerous
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vehicle. If you re unsure about anyservicing or maintenance procedure,have it done by an Authorized KiaDealer.
when you wear jewelry or looseclothing. These can becomeentangled in moving parts andresult in injury. Always remove allloose or hanging clothing and alljewelry before working on theengine.
Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
■Type A
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8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick
(if equipped)
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Power steering fluid reservoir
(if equipped)
12. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
Maintenance
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
■ Type B
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8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped)
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Power steering fluid reservoir
(if equipped)
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bringthe level to F. Do not overfill.
Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by anAuthorized Kia Dealer according to theMaintenance Schedule at the beginningof this section.
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2. Start the engine and allow it to reachnormal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a fewminutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to
return to the oil pan.4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and
re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level.The level should be betweenF and L.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants” later in this section.)
WARNING - Radiator hoseBe very careful not to touch theradiator hose when checking oradding the engine oil as it may behot enough to burn you.
Maintenance
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The high-pressure cooling system has areservoir filled with year-round antifreezecoolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-tory.
Check the antifreeze protection andcoolant level at least once a year, at thebeginning of the winter season, andbefore traveling to a colder climate.
Checking the coolant level
WARNING - Removingradiator cap
• Never attempt to remove the radi-ator cap while the engine is oper-
(Continued)
• Turn the engine off and wait untilit cools down. Use extreme carewhen removing the radiator cap.Wrap a thick towel around it, andturn it counterclockwise slowly tothe first stop. Step back while thepressure is released from the
cooling system. When you aresure all the pressure has beenreleased, press down on the cap,using a thick towel, and continueturning counterclockwise toremove it.
• Even if the engine is not operat-
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■ Type B
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Check the condition and connections ofall cooling system hoses and heaterhoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-rated hoses.
The coolant level should be filledbetween F and L marks on the side of thecoolant reservoir when the engine iscool.
p g pating or hot. Doing so might leadto cooling system and enginedamage and could result in seri-ous personal injury from escap-
ing hot coolant or steam.(Continued)
ing, do not remove the radiatorcap or the drain plug while theengine and radiator are hot. Hotcoolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-ous injury.
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Maintenance
If the coolant level is low, add enoughspecified coolant to provide protectionagainst freezing and corrosion. Bring thelevel to F, but do not overfill. If frequentadditions are required, see an authorizedKia dealer for a cooling system inspec-tion.
Engine coolant
Have coolant changed by an authorizedKia dealer according to the MaintenanceSchedule at the beginning of this section.
• Use only soft (de-mineralized) water inthe coolant mixture.
• The engine in your vehicle has alu-
For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-lowing table.
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WARNING - Radiator capD h di
-15°C (5°F) 35 65-25°C (-13°F) 40 60
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40
Ambient
Temperature
Mixture Percentage (volume)
Coolant
SolutionWater
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minum engine parts and must be pro-tected by an ethylene-glycol-basedcoolant to prevent corrosion and freez-ing.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanolcoolant or mix them with the specifiedcoolant.
• Do not use a solution that containsmore than 60% antifreeze or less than35% antifreeze, which would reducethe effectiveness of the solution.
Do not remove the radiator capwhen the engine and radiator arehot. Scalding hot coolant and steammay blow out under pressure caus-
ing serious injury.
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Maintenance
DRIVE BELTS
Drive belts should be checked periodical-ly for proper tension and adjusted if nec-essary. At the same time, belts should beexamined for cracks, wear, fraying orother evidence of deterioration andreplaced if necessary.
Belt routing should also be checked to besure there is no interference between thebelts and other parts of the engine. After
a belt is replaced, the new belt should beadjusted again after two or three weeksto eliminate slack resulting from initialstretching after use.
Checking the compressor drivebelt
Checking the power steering fluidlevel
In the event the power steering systemrequires frequent addition of fluid, thevehicle should be inspected by anauthorized Kia dealer.
✽ NOTICE• To avoid damage to the power steer-
ing pump, do not operate the vehiclefor prolonged periods with a low
power steering fluid level.• Never start the engine when the reser-voir tank is empty.
• When adding fluid, be careful thatdirt does not get into the tank.
• Insufficient fluid can result inincreased steering effort; excessivenoise may also be present as the steer-
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belt
Have the drive belts checked in accor-dance with the maintenance schedule.
With the vehicle on level ground, checkthe fluid level in the power steering reser-voir periodically. The fluid should bebetween MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir at the normal tem-perature.
Before adding power steering fluid, thor-oughly clean the area around the reser-voir cap to prevent power steering fluidcontamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAXlevel.
noise may also be present as the steer-ing wheel is turned.
• The use of the non-specified fluidcould reduce the effectiveness of thepower steering wheel and cause dam-age to it.
Use only the specified power steering fluid. (Refer to "Recommended Lubricants" later in this section.)
Power steering hose
Check the hoses and hose connectionsfor leaks or damage before driving thevehicle.
Maintenance
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Checking the automatic transaxlefluid level
The automatic transaxle fluid level
3. Confirm that the fluid level is in “HOT”range on the level gauge. If the fluidlevel is lower, add the specified fluid
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WARNING - Transaxle fluidThe transaxle fluid level should bechecked when the engine is at nor-mal operating temperature. Thismeans that the engine, radiator,radiator hose and exhaust systemetc., are very hot. Exercise greatcare not to burn yourself during this
procedure.
CAUTION• Low fluid level causes transaxle
shift slippage. Overfilling can cause foaming loss of fluid and
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The automatic transaxle fluid levelshould be checked regularly.
Keep the vehicle on the level ground withthe parking brake applied and check the
fluid level according to the following pro-cedure.
1. Place the selector lever in N (Neutral)position and confirm the engine is run-ning at normal idle speed.
2. After the transaxle is warmed up suffi-ciently (fluid temperature 158~176°F(70~80°C)), for example by 10 minutesusual driving, shift the selector leverthrough all positions then place theselector lever in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
position.
, pfrom the fill hole. If the fluid level ishigher, drain the fluid from the drainhole.
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold con-dition (flu id temperature 68~86°F(20~30°C) add the fluid to “COLD” lineand then recheck the fluid levelaccording to the above step 2. WARNING - Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of thevehicle, apply parking brake anddepress the brake pedal beforemoving the shift lever.
cause foaming, loss of fluid and transaxle malfunction.
• The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle malfunc-
tion and failure.
Maintenance
✽ NOTICE“COLD” scale is for reference only andshould NOT be used to determinetransaxle fluid level.
New automatic transaxle fluid shouldbe red. The red dye is added so theassembly plant can identify it as auto-matic transaxle fluid and distinguish itfrom engine oil or antifreeze. The reddye, which is not an indicator of fluidquality, is not permanent. As the vehi-cle is driven, the automatic transaxlefluid will begin to look darker. Thecolor may eventually appear lightbrown.
Checking the washer fluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that youcan check the level with a quick visual
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
WARNING - Coolant• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluidreservoir.
• Radiator coolant can severelyobscure visibility when sprayedon the windshield and may causeloss of vehicle control or damageto paint and body trim.
• Windshield washer fluid agentscontain some amounts of alcoholand can be flammable under cer-tain circumstances. Do not allowsparks or flame to contact thewasher fluid or the washer fluid
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✽ NOTICEHave an Authorized Kia dealer inspect
or change the automatic transaxle fluidaccording to the ScheduledMaintenance at the beginning of thissection.
can check the level with a quick visualinspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer fluidreservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is notavailable. However, use washer solventwith antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-mates to prevent freezing.
reservoir. Damage to the vehicleor it's occupants could occur.
• Windshield washer fluid is poi-sonous to humans and animals.Do not drink and avoid contactingwindshield washer fluid. Seriousinjury or death could occur.
Maintenance
Body lubrication
All moving points of the body, such asdoor hinges, hood hinges, and locks,should be lubricated each time theengine oil is changed. Use a non-freez-ing lubricant on locks during cold weath-er.
Make sure the engine hood secondarylatch keeps the hood from opening whenthe primary latch is released.
Element cleaningThis element may be air cleaned orreplaced, depending on its condition.
✽ NOTICEDo not drive with the air cleanerremoved; this will result in excessiveengine wear.
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CAUTION - EngineDriving without an air cleaner encourages backfiring, which could
cause a fire in the engine compart- ment.
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p , p gUnless it is very dirty, merely shake it toremove foreign particles. Each time thisfilter is inspected, wipe the inside of theair cleaner housing and cover with adamp cloth. If the vehicle is operated inextremely dusty or sandy areas, clean orreplace this element more often than atthe usual recommended intervals.
Maintenance
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
The climate control air filter installedbehind the glove box filters the dust orother pollutants that come into the vehi-l f th t id th h th h ti
The climate control air filter should bereplaced every 15,000 km (10,000miles). If the vehicle is operated in theseverely air-polluted cities or on dustyrough roads for a long period, it shouldbe inspected more frequently andreplaced earlier. When you try to replacethe climate control air filter by ownermaintenance, replace it performing the
following procedure, and in this case, becareful to avoid damaging other compo-nents.
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Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate controlair filter
Blower
Evaporator core
Heater core
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cle from the outside through the heatingand air conditioning system. If dust orother pollutants accumulate in the filterover a period of time, the air flow from the
air vents may decrease, resulting inmoisture accumulation on the inside ofthe windshield even when the outside(fresh) are position is selected. If thishappens, have the climate control air fil-ter replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Wiper blade maintenance
Commercial hot waxes applied byautomatic car washes have beenknown to make the windshield diffi-cult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield orthe wiper blades with foreign matter canreduce the effectiveness of the wind-shield wipers. Common sources of con-tamination are insects, tree sap, and hotwax treatments used by some commer-cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-ing properly, clean both the window andthe blades with a good cleaner or milddetergent, and rinse thoroughly withl
Windshield wiper blade replace-ment
When the wipers no longer clean ade-quately, the blades may be worn orcracked, and require replacement.
✽ NOTICETo prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, do not attempt tomove the wipers manually.
✽ NOTICEThe use of a non-specified wiper bladecould result in wiper malfunction andfailure.
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiperblade assembly to expose the plasticlocking clip.
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clean water.
✽ NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thin-ner, or other solvents on or near them.
✽ NOTICEDo not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may chipor crack the windshield.
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TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire care
For proper maintenance, safety, andmaximum fuel economy, you mustalways maintain recommended tireinflation pressures and stay withinthe load limits and weight distributionrecommended for your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire inflationpressures
All tire pressures (including thespare) should be checked every daywhen the tires are cold. “Cold Tires”means the vehicle has not been driv-en for at least three hours or drivenl th 1 6 k ( il )
All specifications (sizes and pres-sures) can be found on a labelattached to the vehicle.
✽ NOTICE
• Underinflation also results inexcessive wear, poor handling andreduced fuel economy. Wheeldeformation also is possible. Keepyour tire pressures at the properlevels. If a tire frequently needsrefilling, have it checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.• Overinflation produces a harshride, excessive wear at the centerof the tire tread, and a greater pos-sibility of damage from road haz-ards.
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less than 1.6 km (one mile).
Recommended pressures must bemaintained for the best ride, top vehi-
cle handling, and minimum tire wear.
WARNING - Tire underin-flation
Severe underinflation (10 psi (70kPa) or more) can lead to severeheat build-up, causingblowouts, tread separation andother tire failures that can resultin the loss of vehicle controlleading to severe injury ordeath. This risk is much higheron hot days and when drivingfor protracted periods at high
speeds.
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Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wearindicator will appear as a solid bandacross the tread This shows there is
Compact spare tire replacement(if equipped)
A compact spare tire has a shortertread life than a regular size tire.Replace it when you can see thetread wear indicator bars on the tire.The replacement compact spare tireshould be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with yournew Kia and should be mounted onthe same compact spare tire wheel.The compact spare tire is notdesigned to be mounted on a regularsize wheel, and the compact sparetire wheel is not designed for mount-ing a regular size tire.
If you notice your vehicle vibratingwhen driving on a smooth road, yourwheels may need to be rebalanced.
✽ NOTICEImproper wheel weights can dam-age your vehicle's aluminum wheels.Use only approved wheel weights.
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Tread wear indicator
WARNING - Replacing tires• Driving on worn-out tires is
very hazardous and willreduce braking effectiveness,steering accuracy, and trac-tion.
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across the tread.This shows there isless than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of treadleft on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.Do not wait for the band to appearacross the entire tread before replac-ing the tire.
Wheel alignment and tirebalance
The wheels on your vehicle werealigned and balanced carefully at thefactory to give you the longest tire lifeand best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need tohave your wheels aligned again.However, if you notice unusual tirewear or your vehicle pulling one wayor the other, the alignment may need
to be reset.
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Maintenance
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels forany reason, make sure the newwheels are equivalent to the originalfactory units in diameter, rim widthand offset.
(Continued)• Your vehicle is equipped with
tires designed to provide forsafe ride and handling capa-bility. Do not use a size andtype of tire and wheel that isdifferent from the one that isoriginally installed on your
vehicle. It can affect the safetyand performance of your vehi-cle, which could lead to han-dling failure or rollover andserious injury. When replacingthe tires, be sure to equip allfour tires with the tire andwheel of the same size, type,
(Continued)• The use of any other tire size
or type may seriously affectride, handling, ground clear-ance, stopping distance, bodyto tire clearance, snow tireclearance, and speedometerreliability.
• It is best to replace all fourtires at the same time. If that isnot possible, or necessary,then replace the two front ortwo rear tires as a pair.Replacing just one tire canseriously affect your vehicle’shandling.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correctsize may adversely affect wheeland bearing life, braking andstopping abilities, handlingcharacteristics, ground clear-ance, body-to-tire clearance,snow chain clearance,speedometer calibration, head-
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, yp ,tread, brand and load-carryingcapacity.
If you nevertheless decide toequip your vehicle with anytire/wheel combination notrecommended by Kia for offroad driving, you should notuse these tires for highwaydriving.
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handling.• The ABS works by comparing
the speed of the wheels. Tire
size can affect wheel speed.When replacing tires, all 4 tiresmust use the same size origi-nally supplied with the vehicle.Using tires of a different sizecan cause the ABS (AntilockBrake System) and ESC(Electronic Stability Control) (Ifequipped) to work irregularly.
speedo ete ca b at o , eadlight aim and bumper height.
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86 - Load Index, a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See thespeed rating chart in this sectionfor additional information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-tant information that you need if youever have to replace one. The follow-ing explains what the letters andnumbers in the wheel size designa-tion mean.
Example wheel size designation:
Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the dif-ferent speed ratings currently beingused for passenger cars. The speedrating is part of the tire size designa-tion on the sidewall of the tire. Thissymbol corresponds to that tire'sdesigned maximum safe operatingspeed.
3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire Identification Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years, basedon the manufacturing date, tirestrength and performance, declinewith age naturally (even unusedspare tires). Therefore, the tires(including the spare tire) should bereplaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tiresidewall (possibly on the inside of thewheel), displaying the DOT Code.The DOT Code is a series of num-bers on a tire consisting of numbersand English letters. The manufactur-ing date is designated by the last fourdigits (characters) of the DOT code.
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph)
Maximum SpeedSpeedRatingSymbol
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Example wheel size designation:
5.5JX14
5.5 - Rim width in inches.J - Rim contour designation.
14 - Rim diameter in inches.
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means aplant code number, tire size andtread pattern and the last four num-bers indicate week and year manu-factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1609 representsthat the tire was produced in the 16thweek of 2009.
( p )
V 240 km/h (149 mph)
Z Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
Maintenance
5. Maximum permissible inflation pressure
This number is the greatest amountof air pressure that should be put inthe tire. Do not exceed the maximumpermissible inflation pressure. Referto the Tire and Loading Informationlabel for recommended inflationpressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximumload in kilograms and pounds thatcan be carried by the tire. Whenreplacing the tires on the vehicle,always use a tire that has the sameload rating as the factory installed
Quality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder and maxi-mum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified govern-ment test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one-and-a-
WARNINGTires degrade over time, evenwhen they are not being used.Regardless of the remainingtread, it is recommended thattires generally be replaced aftersix (6) years of normal service.Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading condi-tions can accelerate the agingprocess. Failure to follow thiswarning can result in suddentire failure, which could lead to aloss of control and an accidentinvolving serious injury ordeath.
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4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rub-ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tiremanufacturers also must indicate thematerials in the tire, which includesteel, nylon, polyester, and others.The letter "R" means radial ply con-struction; the letter "D" means diago-nal or bias ply construction; and theletter "B" means belted-bias ply con-struction.
load rating as the factory installedtire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
The following information relates tothe tire grading system developed bythe Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard (CMVSS) for grading tiresby tread wear, traction and tempera-ture performance.
half times as well on the governmentcourse as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tiresdepends upon the actual conditionsof their use. However, performancemay differ from the norm because ofvariations in driving habits, servicepractices and differences in roadcharacteristics and climate.
These grades are molded on theside-walls of passenger vehicle tires.The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on Kia vehiclesmay vary with respect to grade.
deat
Maintenance
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest tolowest, are AA, A, B and C. Thegrades represent the tires ability tostop on wet pavement as measuredunder controlled conditions on spec-ified government test surfaces ofasphalt and concrete. A tire markedC may have poor traction perform-
ance.
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (thehighest), B and C. The grades repre-sent the tire’s resistance to the gen-eration of heat and its ability to dissi-pate heat when tested under con
All season tires
Summer tires
Kia specifies summer tires on somemodels to provide superior perform-ance on dry roads. Summer tire per-formance is substantially reduced insnow and ice. Summer tires do nothave the tire traction rating M+S(Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall.if you plan to operate your vehicle insnowy or icy conditions. Kia recom-mends the use of snow tires or allseason tires on all four wheels.
Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires,they should be the same size and
WARNING - Tiretemperature
The temperature grade for thistire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and notoverloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessiveloading, either separately or incombination, can cause heatbuild-up and possible suddentire failure. This can cause lossof vehicle control and seriousinjury or death.
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pate heat when tested under con-trolled conditions on a specifiedindoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature cancause the material of the tires todegenerate and reduce tires life, andexcessive temperature can lead tosudden tires failure. Grades A and Brepresent higher levels of perform-ance on the laboratory test wheelthan the minimum required by thelaw.
Kia specifies all season tires onsome models to provide good per-
formance for use all year round,including snowy and icy road condi-tions. All season tires are identifiedby ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mudand Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snowtires have better snow traction thanall season tires and may be moreappropriate in some areas.
yhave the same load capacity as theoriginal tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-wise, poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4psi) more air pressure than the pres-sure recommended for the standardtires on the tire label on the driver'sside of the center pillar, or up to themaximum pressure shown on the tiresidewall, whichever is less.
Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75
mph) when your car is equipped withsnow tires.
Maintenance
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSRecommended lubricants
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance anddurability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correctlubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results inimproved fuel economy.
Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available.Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fueleconomy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to over-come engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to
measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offersignificant cost and energy savings.
Recommended SAE viscosity number
✽ NOTICEAlways be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drainplug, or dipstick before checking or draining any lubricant.This is especially important in dusty or sandy areas and whenthe vehicle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug anddipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering theengine and other mechanisms that could be damaged.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economyand cold weather operating (starting and oil flow). Lower vis-cosity engine oils can provide better fuel economy and coldweather performance, however, higher viscosity engine oils arerequired for satisfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using oils ofany viscosity other than those recommended could result inengine damage.
When choosing an oil consider the range of temperature your
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in yourvehicle.
Lubricant Classification
API Service SM*2 or above,Engine oil *¹
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When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature yourvehicle will be operated in before the next oil change. Proceedto select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart.
*1 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers.
*2 If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to
use API service SL.
ILSAC GF-4 or above
Manual transaxle fluid
API Service GL-4
(SAE 75W-85, fill-for-life)
DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-III
Brake/Clutch fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Engine oil
Automatic transaxle fluidTemperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Engine Oil *1
°C
(°F)
- 30 -2 0 - 10 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
*1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscositygrade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4).
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
Maintenance
EXTERIOR CAREExterior general caution
It is very important to follow the labeldirections when using any chemicalcleaner or polish. Read all warning andcaution statements that appear on thelabel.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish fromrust and deterioration, wash it thoroughlyand frequently at least once a month withlukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-ing, you should wash it after each off-road trip. Pay special attention to theremoval of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
d d h f i i l M k
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Donot allow soap to dry on the finish.
✽ NOTICE• Water washing in the engine compart-
ment including high pressure waterwashing may cause the failure of elec-trical circuits located in the engine
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detergents or hot water, and do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or when the body of the
vehicle is warm.• Be careful when washing the side
windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure water, water may leak through the windows and wet the interior.
• To prevent damage to the plastic parts, do not clean with chemical solvents or strong detergents
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mud, and other foreign materials. Makesure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are keptclear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,industrial pollution and similar depositscan damage your vehicle’s finish if notremoved immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain watermay not completely remove all thesedeposits. A mild soap, safe for use onpainted surfaces, may be used.
trical circuits located in the enginecompartment.
• Never allow water or other liquids
come in contact with electrical/elec-tronic components inside the vehicleas this may damage them.
WARNING - Wet brakesAfter washing the vehicle, test thebrakes while driving slowly to see ifthey have been affected by water. Ifbraking performance is impaired,dry the brakes by applying themlightly while maintaining a slow for-ward speed.
solvents or strong detergents.
Maintenance
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will nolonger bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle beforewaxing. Use a good quality liquid orpaste wax, and follow the manufacturer’sinstructions. Wax all metal trim to protectit and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip thewax from the finish. Be sure to re-waxthese areas even if the rest of the vehicledoes not yet need waxing.
✽ NOTICE• Wiping dust or dirt off the body with
a dry cloth will scratch the finish.• Do not use steel wool abrasive clean-
Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in thepainted surface must be repairedpromptly. Exposed metal will quickly rustand may develop into a major repairexpense.
✽ NOTICEIf your vehicle is damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement, be surethe body shop applies anti-corrosionmaterials to the parts repaired orreplaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects, use atar remover, not a scraper or otherh bj t
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice andsnow removal and dust control may col-lect on the underbody. If these materialsare not removed, accelerated rusting canoccur on underbody parts such as thefuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaustsystem, even though they have beentreated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbodyand wheel openings with lukewarm orcold water once a month, after off-roaddriving and at the end of each winter. Payspecial attention to these areas becauseit is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. Itwill do more harm than good to wet downthe road grime without removing it. Thelower edges of doors, rocker panels, and
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Do not use steel wool, abrasive clean-ers, or strong detergents containinghighly alkaline or caustic agents on
chrome-plated or anodized aluminumparts. This may result in damage tothe protective coating and cause dis-coloration or paint deterioration.
sharp object.
• To protect the surfaces of bright-metal
parts from corrosion, apply a coating ofwax or chrome preservative and rub toa high luster.
• During winter weather or in coastalareas, cover the bright metal parts witha heavier coating of wax or preserva-tive. If necessary, coat the parts withnon-corrosive petroleum jelly or otherprotective compound.
frame members have drain holes thatshould not be allowed to clog with dirt;
trapped water in these areas can causerusting.
WARNINGAfter washing the vehicle, test thebrakes while driving slowly to see ifthey have been affected by water. Ifbraking performance is impaired,dry the brakes by applying themlightly while maintaining a slow for-ward speed.
Maintenance
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with aclear protective finish.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-ishing compound, solvent, or wirebrushes on aluminum wheels. Theymay scratch or damage the finish.
• Use only a mild soap or neutral deter-gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels afterdriving on salted roads.This helps pre-vent corrosion.
• Avoid washing the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
• Do not use any acid detergent. It maydamage and corrode the aluminumwheels coated with a clear protectivefinish.
INTERIOR CAREInterior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per-fume and cosmetic oil from contactingthe dashboard because they may causedamage or discoloration. If they do con-tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-diately.See the instructions that follow forthe proper way to clean vinyl.
✽ NOTICENever allow water or other liquids tocome in contact with electrical/electron-ic components inside the vehicle as thismay damage them.
Cleaning the upholstery and inte-rior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinylwith a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabricwith a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean with a mild soap solution recom-mended for upholstery or carpets.Remove fresh spots immediately with afabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do notreceive immediate attention, the fabriccan be stained and its color can beaffected. Also, its fire-resistant propertiescan be reduced if the material is not
CAUTIONWhen cleaning leather products
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finish. can be reduced if the material is notproperly maintained.
✽ NOTICEUsing anything but recommendedcleaners and procedures may affect thefabric’s appearance and fire-resistantproperties.
When cleaning leather products (steering wheel, seats etc.), use neutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use high alcohol content solutions or acid/alkaline detergents, the color of the leather may fade or the sur- face may get stripped off.
Maintenance
Cleaning the lap/shoulder beltwebbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mildsoap solution recommended for cleaningupholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-tions provided with the soap. Do notbleach or re-dye the webbing becausethis may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior windowglass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-cle become fogged (that is, covered withan oily, greasy or waxy film), they shouldbe cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow thedirections on the glass cleaner container.
✽ NOTICE
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✽ NOTICEDo not scrape or scratch the inside of
the rear window. This may result indamage to the rear window defrostergrid.
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Specifications
Item 4 Door 5 Door
Overall length 4,250 (167.3) 4,025 (158.5)
Overall width 1,695 (66.7) 1,695 (66.7)
Overall height 1,470 (57.9) 1,470 (57.9)Front tread 1,470/1,485*1 (57.9/58.5*1) 1,470/1,485*1 (57.9/58.5*1)
Rear tread 1,460/1,475*1 (57.5/58.1*1) 1,460/1,475*1 (57.5/58.1*1)
Wheelbase 2,500 (98.4) 2,500 (98.4)
*¹ If P175/70R14 tires are equipped
mm (in)
SPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information only. Although this information was accurate at the time of printing, Kiareserves the right to change its vehicles or their specifications without notice. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for moreprecise and more up-to-date information.
Tires
Dimensions
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Item Recommended Cold TireWheel lug nut torque
Tire Wheel Inflation PressurekPa (psi)
kg·m (lb·ft, N·m)
P175/70R14 5.0J x 14 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
P185/65R14 5.5J x 14 220 (32) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
P195/55R15 5.5J x 15 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
P205/45R16 6.5J x 16 220 (32) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
Compact spare tire
T115/70D15 3.5J x 15 420 (60) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
Specifications
Weights
Refer to the label describing GVWR & GAWR weightsattached to your vehicle.(see page 5-10, Label information)
Size Gasoline Engine
Battery 12V / 55AH (20HR)
Generator 13.5V / 90A
Starter 12V-0.9kW
Gap 1.0 mm ~ 1.1 mm
Spec BKR5ES-11 RC10YC4Spark Plug
Engine
Electrical system
Item Gasoline Engine
BoreXStroke 76.5 mm X 87 mm (3.01 in X 3.43 in)
Displacement 1599 cc (97.6 cu.in)
Compression Ratio 10.0 ± 0.2
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Spec. BKR5ES 11, RC10YC4
Specifications
Light Bulbs Capacities
Light Bulb 4 Door 5 Door
Headlights (Low/High) 55/60 55/60
Front turn signal lights/ 28/8 28/8
Position lights
Side repeater lights0.4 0.4
(if equipped)
Front fog lights (if equipped) 27 27
Front side mark light 8 8
Stop and tail lights 27/8 28/8
Rear turn signal lights 27 27
Back-up lights 18 18
High mounted stop light 18 18
Li l t li ht 5 5
Wattage
Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil *1 3.3 l API service SM*2 or above,
(with filter change) (3.5 US qt.) ILSAC GF-4 or above
Manual transaxle fluid1.9 l API service GL-4
(2.0 US qt.) SAE 75W-85 (fill-for-life)
Automatic transaxle 6.1 l
fluid (6.5 US qt.)
Power steering 0.8 lPSF-III
(if equipped) (0.8 US qt.)
Coolant5.5~5.8 l Ethylene glycol base for
(58~61USqt) aluminum radiator
DIAMOND ATF SP-III,SK ATF SP-III
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License plate lights 5 5
Front map lamp 10 10
Center dome lamp 10 10
Trunk room (cargo area) lamp 5 5
(5.8 6.1 US qt.) aluminum radiator
Brake fluid
0.7~0.8 l FMVSS116 DOT-3
(0.7~0.8 US qt.) or DOT-4
Fuel45 l Unleaded gasoline with
(11.9 US gal.) AKI 87 or higher
*1 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-32.
*2 If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to
use API service SL.
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Index
Air bags-supplemental restraint system·························3-49Air cleaner ·····································································7-18Antenna··········································································3-80Audio remote control·····················································3-83Audio system ·································································3-84Automatic transaxle················································4-6, 7-16
Battery············································································7-22Before driving··································································5-4Brake fluid ·····································································7-14Brake system····································································4-9
Climate control air filter················································7-19Cli t t l t 4 39
Electrical circuit protection ·············································6-6Emergency starting ··························································6-4Emission control system··················································5-2Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-9Engine cooling system···················································7-12Engine oil·······································································7-11Exterior care···································································7-34
Fuel filler lid ··································································3-67Fuel requirements ····························································5-2
Gauges ···········································································4-21
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Climate control system ··················································4-39Cruise control system ····················································4-14
Defroster ········································································4-38Door locks········································································3-9Drive belts······································································7-15
Hazard warning flasher··················································4-38Hood···············································································3-66How to use this manual ···················································1-2
If you have a flat tire ·····················································6-17Ignition switch ·································································4-2Immobilizer system ·························································3-7
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In case of an emergency while driving····························6-2Instrument cluster ··························································4-20Instrument panel overview ··············································2-3Interior care····································································7-36Interior features······························································3-76Interior lights ·································································3-73Interior overview ·····························································2-2
Keys ·············································································· ···3-2
Label information ··························································5-10Lighting··········································································4-31Lubricant specifications·················································7-33Lubricants and fluids ·····················································7-17Luggage net ···································································3-81
Power steering ·······························································7-15
Remote keyless entry·······················································3-3Road warning···································································6-2
Safety belts·····································································3-28Seat·················································································3-17Special driving conditions ···············································5-6Specifications···································································8-2Starting the engine ···························································4-3Steering wheel································································4-18Storage compartment ·····················································3-74Suggestions for economical operation·····························5-5S f 3 79
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Maintenance schedule······················································7-3Maintenance services·······················································7-2Manual transaxle······························································4-4Mirrors ·········································································· ·3-70
Overheating······································································6-3Overloading ·····································································5-9
Owner maintenance ·························································7-7
Sunroof···········································································3-79
Theft-alarm system ··························································3-5Tires and wheels ····························································7-24Towing ···········································································6-12Trailer towing ··································································5-9Trunk··············································································3-64
Vehicle break-in process··················································1-2
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