Kia Magentis (2007) manuel d'utilisation

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    1 How to use this manual / 1-2 V ehicle break-in pr ocess / 1-2 Introduction[...]

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    Introduction 2 1 W e want to help y ou get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your v ehi- cle. Y our Owner’ s Manual can assist y ou in many w ays . W e strongly recommend that you read the entire man ual. Especially , in order to minimize the chance of death or injur y , you must read the W ARNING and CA UTION sections spread throughout[...]

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    kia, t t he c c ompany Congratulations! Y our 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[...]

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    i Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. When you require service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best. Y our dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Because subsequent owners require this important information as well, this publica[...]

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    ii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Introduction Y our v ehicle at a glance Knowing y our v ehicle Driving your v ehicle Driving tips In case of an emergency Maintenance Specifications Inde x table of contents[...]

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    2 Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4 Y our v ehicle at a glance[...]

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    Y our vehicle at a glance 2 2 INTERIOR O VER VIEW 1. Door loc k/unlock button.....................3-11 2. Outside rearview mirror control switch* ...............................................3-76 3. P ower window s witches* ...................3-14 4. Master po wer door lock control* .......3-12 5. Master po wer window control lock*...3-17 6. Stee[...]

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    23 Y our vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT P ANEL O VER VIEW 1. Driv er’ s air bag ..................................3-51 2. Light control / T ur n signals ................4-40 3. Instrument cluster .............................4-24 4. Wiper/W asher ....................................4-44 5. Ignition s witch....................................4- 2 [...]

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    Y our vehicle at a glance 4 2 ENGINE COMP ARTMENT OMG075002 1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-12 2. Engine oil filler cap............................7-11 3. Br ake fluid reservoir ..........................7-14 4. Air cleaner .........................................7-18 5. Fuse bo x ...........................................6- 8 6.[...]

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    3 Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-4 Theft-alarm system / 3-6 Immobilizer system / 3-8 Door locks / 3-10 Window / 3-14 Seat / 3-18 Safety belts / 3-28 Air bags-supplemental restraint system / 3-48 T runk / 3-69 Hood / 3-71 Fuel filler lid / 3-72 Mirrors / 3-75 Homelink® wireless contr ol system / 3-79 Interior lights / 3-83 S torage compartment[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 2 3 The ke y code number is stamped on the plate attached to the ke y set. Should you lose your k eys, this number will enab le an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the ke ys easily . Remov e the plate and store it in a saf e place. Also , record the code number and k eep it in a safe and handy place, b ut not in the vehicle .[...]

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    33 Knowing your vehicle Restrictions in handling keys When leaving k eys with parking lot and valet attendants , the following proce- dures will ensure that your v ehicle’ s tr unk and glov e box compar tment can not be opened in your absence . With master and sub key (if equipped) 1. Open the tr unk with the master ke y . 2. Set the tr unk lid l[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 4 3 (1) Lock b utton (2) Unlock b utton (3) T runk lid open button (4) Alarm button (1) Lock ( ) All doors are lock ed and hazard warn- ing lights flash once if the lock b utton is pressed. (2) Unlock ( ) Driver’ s door is unlock ed and hazard warning lights flash twice if the unlock button is pressed once . All doors are unl[...]

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    35 Knowing your vehicle Battery replacement T ransmitter uses a 3 volt lithium battery which will normally last for se ver al years . When replacement is necessar y , use the f ollowing procedure. 1. Inser t a slim tool into the slot and gen- tly pr y open the transmitter center cov er. 2. Replace the batter y with new one. When replacing the batte[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 6 3 Theft alarm system will not operate when the ignition ke y is in the ignition switch. If the lock b utton on the transmitter is pressed when the ke y is not in the igni- tion and any v ehicle door or the tr unk is open, then, the doors will lock b ut the theft alarm system will not activate. Howe ver , the theft alar m syst[...]

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    37 Knowing your vehicle Opening the trunk with the alarm armed (if equipped) When the alarm is ar med, the alarm will not sound if the trunk lid is opened with the ke y . Howe ver , if the tr unk lid is not opened completely within two seconds after unlocking with the k ey , the alarm will sound. Also , if any of the doors or hood is opened while t[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 8 3 Y our vehicle is equipped with an elec- tronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthor ized v ehicle use. Y our immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition k ey , and antenna coil in the ke y cylinder and ICU (Immobilizer Control Unit) in the steering shaft. With this system, when[...]

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    39 Knowing your vehicle 4. If all of the digits have been input suc- cessfully , y ou hav e to star t the engine within 30 seconds. If you attempt to star t the engine after 30 seconds, the engine will not star t and you will ha ve to input your pass word again. After perf or ming the limp home proce- dure, y ou hav e to see an author ized Kia deal[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 10 3 Operating door locks fr om out- side the vehicle • T urn the key to ward rear of vehicle to unlock and to ward front of v ehicle to lock. • If you lock the door with a k ey , all v ehi- cle doors will lock automatically (if equipped). • T urn the key to the right once to unloc k the driver’ s door and to the right [...]

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    31 1 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE Always remove the ignition key , engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended. ✽ ✽ NO TICE If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession with either the vehicle key or door lock switch, the sys- tem may stop operating temporarily[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 12 3 With central door lock s witch (if equipped) • When pushing down on the front por- tion (1) of the s witch, all vehicle doors will lock. • When pushing down on the rear por- tion (2) of the s witch, all vehicle doors will unlock. • Howe ver , if the key is in the ignition s witch and any front door is open, the doors[...]

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    31 3 Knowing your vehicle Impact sensing door unlock sys- tem (if equipped) All doors will automatically unlock if a col- lision that warrants SRS air bag deplo y- ment is detected when the ignition s witch is in the ON position. Howe ver , if the impact causes damage to the vehicle electrical system or the mechanical door lock mechanisms , the imp[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 14 3 P ower windows (if equipped) (1) Driver ’ s door power window s witch (2) F ront passenger ’ s door power win- dow s witch (3) Rear door (left) power window s witch (4) Rear door (r ight) power windo w s witch (5) Window opening and closing (6) A utomatic power window* (Driver ’ s window) (7) P ower windo w lock swit[...]

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    31 5 Knowing your vehicle P ower windows (if equipped) The ignition s witch must be in the ON position f or power windo ws to operate. Each door has a power windo w switch that controls that door ’ s windo w . Howe ver , the dr iver has a po wer window lock s witch which can block the oper ation of passenger windows . If you notice b uffeting and[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 16 3 T ype B - Automatic power window (if equipped) Depressing or pulling up the power win- dow s witch momentar ily to the second detent position (6) completely lowers or lifts the window e ven when the s witch is released. T o stop the windo w at the desired position while the window is in operation, pull up or depress the s [...]

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    31 7 Knowing your vehicle P ower window loc k switch (if equipped) • The driver can disab le the power win- dow s witches on all passenger doors by depressing the po wer window loc k s witch located on the driver ’ s door to LOCK (pressed). • When the power window loc k switc h is ON, the driver’ s master control cannot operate the passenge[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 18 3 Driver’ s seat (1) F orward / backw ard (2) Seatback recliner (3) Seat cushion, height* (4) Seat warmer* (5) Headrest Front passenger seat (6) F orward / backw ard (7) Seatback recliner (8) Seat warmer* (9) Headrest Rear seat (10) Split f olding rear seat* (11) Armrest* (12) Headrest * ; if equipped SEA T OMG035017 Manua[...]

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    31 9 Knowing your vehicle Front seat adjustment (Manual type) Adjusting the seat forwar d and back- ward T o move the seat f orward or backw ard: 1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lev er under the front edge of the seat cush- ion up and hold it. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position. 3. Release the lev er and make sure the seat is lock ed in pl[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 20 3 Adjusting height of the driver’ s seat cushion (if equipped) T o change the height of the seat cushion: • Pivot the le ver upw ard to r aise the seat cushion. • Pivot the le ver do wnward to low er the seat cushion. Adjusting the seatback rec liner T o recline the seatback: 1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the[...]

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    32 1 Knowing your vehicle Front seat adjustment (Electric type, if equipped) ✽ ✽ NO TICE • Power seats are driven by the electric motor . S top operating if the adjust- ment is completed. Excessive opera- tion may damage the electrical equip- ment. • When in operation, the power seats consume large amount of electrical power . T o prevent u[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 22 3 Adjusting the seatback rec liner Mov e the lev er forw ard or backward to the desired angle and release the le v er . If the le v er is released, seatbac k will loc k in place. After adjustment, make sure that the le ver has returned to its original lock ed position. W arming the front seat (if equipped) The front seats ca[...]

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    32 3 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such as thinner , ben- zene, alcohol or gasoline. Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or seats. • T o prevent overheating the seat warmer , do not place blankets, cush- ions or seat covers on the seats while the seat warmer is in operati[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 24 3 Adjusting forward and backward The headrest ma y be adjusted f orward to three diff erent positions by pulling the headrest f orward. T o adjust the headrest backw ard, pull it fully f orward to the f ar- thest position and release it. Adjust the headrest so that it properly suppor ts the head and neck. Removal T o remove [...]

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    32 5 Knowing your vehicle 1. Slide the front seat forward, and mo ve the seatback to the f orward position. 2. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi- tion. 3. T o retr act the rear center seatbelt, inser t the ke y or similar small rigid de vice into the web release button (B) on the anchor connector . Pull up on the seat belt web (A) and allow the[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 26 3 T o unfold the rear seat: 1. Lift and push the seatback backw ard firmly until it clicks into place (1). 2. Retur n the rear safety belt to the prop- er position. ✽ ✽ NO TICE Be careful when loading cargo thr ough the rear passenger seats to prevent dam- age to the vehicle interior . OMG035033 1 OMG035042 (if equipped)[...]

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    32 7 Knowing your vehicle Armrest (if equipped) The armrest is located in the center of the rear seat. Pull the ar mrest down from the seatback. Headrest adjustment Adjusting the height up and down The headrest not only provides comf or t f or the driver and passengers, b ut also helps to protect the head and neck in the e vent of a collision. T o [...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 28 3 Pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped) Y our vehicle is equipped with driv er's and front passenger's pre-tensioner saf ety belts. The pur pose of the pre-tensioner is to make sure that e xcess slack is taken up in cer tain frontal collisions. The pre- tensioners ma y activate along with the front air bags in fron[...]

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    32 9 Knowing your vehicle CA UTION - Air bag/Pre- tensioner dust When the air bags and pre-tension- ers are activ ated, a loud noise may be heard and fine dust, which may appear to be smoke, may be visible in the passenger compar tment. This dust is not to xic. The dust ma y cause skin irritation and should not be breathed for pr olong ed periods. [...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 30 3 Safety belt restraint system W e strongly recommend that the driver and all passengers be properly restrained at all times b y using the safety belts provided with the v ehicle. Proper use of the saf ety belts decreases the risk of se vere injury or death in accidents or sudden stops. In most states, and in Canada, the law[...]

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    33 1 Knowing your vehicle Saf ety belts provide the best restraint when: • 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 the chest. • The knees are straight f orward. W ARNING - After a collision • Lap/shoulder belt assemblies may be [...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 32 3 Safety belt warning light and chime As a reminder to the driver and passen- ger , safety belt w ar ning light will b link for appro ximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON. If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not f as- tened when the ke y is turned ON or if it is disconnected after the ke y is tu[...]

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    33 3 Knowing your vehicle Lap/shoulder belt T o fasten the front lap/shoulder belt: 1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate . 2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out from the retractor . 3. Inser t the tongue plate (1) into the open end of the buc kle (2) until an audible “ click ” is heard, indicating the belt is lock ed in the buckle . 4. Posit[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 34 3 5. Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your siz e. T o raise the anchor position, push the anchor up (1). T o low er the anchor position, press (2) the button (A) and slide the anchor down (3). After adjustment, make sure the anchor is lock ed in position. If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too near your nec k,[...]

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    33 5 Knowing your vehicle Rear lap/shoulder belt T o fasten the rear lap/shoulder belt: 1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate . 2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out. 3. Inser t the tongue plate (1) into the open end of the buc kle (2) until an audible “ click ’’ is heard, indicating the belt is lock ed in the buckle . 4. Position the lap p[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 36 3 ✽ ✽ NO TICE When returning the r ear seatbacks to the upright position, remember to return the r ear shoulder belts to their proper position. Routing the safety belt webbing through the r ear safety belt guides will help keep the belts from being trapped behind or under the seats. 3 P oint rear center belt (if equipped[...]

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    33 7 Knowing your vehicle There will be an audible “ click ” when the tab locks in the b uckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manu- ally so that it fits snugly around y our hips. If you lean f orward in a slow , easy motion, the belt will e xtend and let you mov e around. If there i[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 38 3 T o unfasten the rear center belt 1. Press the release button on the buc kle (D) and remov e the tongue plate (C) from the buc kle (D). 2. T o retr act the rear center seatbelt, inser t the ke y or similar small rigid de vice into the web release button (B) on the anchor connector . Pull up on the seat belt web (A) and all[...]

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    33 9 Knowing your vehicle Restraint of pregnant women Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul- der belt assemblies whene ver possib le according to specific recommendations by their doctors . The lap por tion of the belt should be worn AS SNUGL Y AND LO W AS POSSIBLE. Restraint of infants and small children T o increase their safety , inf ants and you[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 40 3 Restraint of larger children As children grow , they ma y need to use new child-restr aint systems, including larger child seats or booster seats, which are appropriate for their increased siz e. A child who has outgrown a v ailab le child- restraint systems should use the belts provided in the v ehicle. When seated in the[...]

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    34 1 Knowing your vehicle Child restraint system F or small children and babies, the use of a child seat or inf ant seat is strongly rec- ommended and is required by la w in almost all states. This child seat or infant seat should be of appropriate size f or the child and should be installed in accor- dance with the manuf acturer's instr uc- t[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 42 3 Installing a child restraint system F or safety reasons , we recommend that the child restraint system be used in the rear seats. Never place a rear -facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, because of the danger that an inflat- ing passenger side air bag could impact the rear-facing c hild restraint and kill th[...]

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    34 3 Knowing your vehicle Placing a passenger safety belt into the auto lock mode The use of the auto lock mode will ensure that the normal movement of the child in the vehicle does not cause the saf ety belt to be pulled out and loosen the firmness of its hold on the child restraint system. T o secure a child restraint system, use the f ollowing p[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 44 3 3. Pull the shoulder por tion of the saf ety belt all the wa y out. When the shoulder por tion of the safety belt is fully e xtended, it will shift the retractor to the “ A uto Lock ” (child restraint) mode . 4. Slo wly allow the shoulder por tion of the saf ety belt to retract and listen f or an audible “ clicking ?[...]

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    34 5 Knowing your vehicle When the safety belt is allowed to retract to its fully sto wed position, the retractor will automatically s witch from the “A uto Lock” mode to the emergency loc k mode for normal adult usage. Securing a child restraint seat with “T ether Anchor” system (if equipped) Child restraint hook holders are located on the[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 46 3 Child seat lower anchor s Some child seat manuf acturers make child restraint seats that are labeled as International Standards Organization Fix ed (ISOFIX) or ISOFIX-compatible child restraint seats. These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attach- ments that connect to two ISOFIX anchors at specific seating posit[...]

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    34 7 Knowing your vehicle ISOFIX anchors hav e been provided in your v ehicle. The ISOFIX anchors are located in the left and right outboard rear seating positions. Their locations are shown in the illustration. There is no ISOFIX anchor provided f or the center rear seating position. The ISOFIX anchors are located between the seatbac k and the sea[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 48 3 AIR B A G - AD V ANCED SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1JBN3511A/OMGA035047/OMGA035048/OMGA035049/OMGA035051/OMGA035052/OMGA035053/OMGA035055/OMGA035054/1LDN2166/1LDN2167/1LDN2168 1 2 3 5 4 7 (1) Driver ’ s air bag (2) F ront passenger ’ s air bag (3) Side air bag* (4) Cur tain air bag* (5) SRS Control Module (6) Side i[...]

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    34 9 Knowing your vehicle What your air ba g system does Driver ’ s air bag and front passenger ’ s air bag are designed to supplement the pro- tection off ered by the saf ety belt in cer- tain frontal collisions. Like wise, side air bags and cur tain air bags are designed to supplement the protection off ered by the saf ety belt in side collis[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 50 3 Air bag system components The main components of your SRS are: • T o indicate that your vehicle is equipped with air bags, the correspon- ding air bag cov ers are mar ked with “ SRS AIR BA G ” . - Driver ’ s air bag - F ront passenger ’ s air bag - Side air bag (if equipped) - Curtain air bag (if equipped) • A [...]

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    35 1 Knowing your vehicle Additionally , y our SRS is equipped with an occupant classification system in the front passenger ’ s seat. The occupant classification system detects the pres- ence of a passenger in the front passen- ger ’ s seat and will tur n off the front pas- senger ’ s air bag under cer tain conditions in order to protect sma[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 52 3 Front passenger’ s air bag F ront passenger ’ s air bag is stored in the instrument panel on the glove bo x. Ne ver put an y objects or ornaments on the instrument panel. Occupant classification system The occupant classification system detects the presence of a passenger in the front passenger ’ s seat and will tur [...]

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    35 3 Knowing your vehicle If there is no passenger in the front pas- senger seat or if the passenger in the front passenger's seat is very small (such as a child), the front P ASSENGER AIR BA G OFF indicator may go ON. When this indicator is ON, the front pas- senger's air bag will not deplo y . The side air bag will not deplo y if the fr[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 54 3 • The “ P ASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ” indicator illuminates after the ignition ke y is tur ned to the “ ON ” position or after the engine is star ted. If the front passenger's seat is occupied by a v er y small person, the “ P ASSENGER AIR BA G OFF ” indicator will remain illumi- nated and the front passenger[...]

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    35 5 Knowing your vehicle CA UTION If the occupant classification sys- tem is not working pr operly , the air bag warning light ( ) on the instrument panel will illuminate because the passenger’ s air bag is connected with the occupant clas- sification system. If there is a mal- function of the occupant classifica- tion system, the "P asseng[...]

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    Knowing your vehicle 56 3 (Continued) - Never put a heavy load in the front passenger seat. - Never excessivel y recline the front passenger seatbac k. (Continued) 1KMN3661 1KMN3662 (Continued) - Never sit with hips shifted towar ds the front of the seat. - Never lean on the center console . - Never sit on one side of the front passenger seat. (Con[...]

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    35 7 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • If luggage or other objects are placed on the front passenger's seat or if the temperature of the seat changes while the seat is unoccupied, the "P ASSEN- GER AIR BAG OFF" indicator may blink. These conditions do not indi- cate a problem. • Do not put heavy objects on the front passenge[...]

  • Page 67

    Knowing your vehicle 58 3 Side air bag (if equipped) Side air bags are stored in the left side of the driver ’ s seat and right side of the front passenger ’ s seat. If air bag inflation conditions are met (side collision), they will inflate . (Continued) • Never allow fr ont passengers to put their hands, feet or face on or close to the inst[...]

  • Page 68

    35 9 Knowing your vehicle Curtain air bag (if equipped) Cur tain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails abov e the front and rear doors. They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the rear outboard seat occupants in cer tain side impact collisions. • The cur tain air bag deployment occurs only on [...]

  • Page 69

    Knowing your vehicle 60 3 Why didn’t m y air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag) There are many types of accidents in which one or more of the air bags would not be e xpected to pro vide additional pr otection. These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in m ultiple impact acci- dents, as[...]

  • Page 70

    36 1 Knowing your vehicle Air bag inflation condition Front air bag F ront air bags (dr iver ’ s and front passen- ger ’ s air bags) are designed to inflate when the impact is delivered to front col- lision sensors depending on the intensity , speed or angles of impact of the front collision - generally from an area a little to the left to a li[...]

  • Page 71

    Knowing your vehicle 62 3 Side air bags (if equipped) Side air bags (side and/or cur tain air bags) are designed to inflate when an impact is detected by side collision sen- sors depending on the strength, speed or angles of impact of side impact of side impact collision or rollov er. Although the front air bags (driver ’ s and front passenger ?[...]

  • Page 72

    36 3 Knowing your vehicle • F rontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occu- pants are mov ed backward b y the f orce of the impact. In this case, the air bags do not provide protection. • F ront air bags may not inflate in side impact collision, because occupants mov e to the direction of the collision, and thus [...]

  • Page 73

    Knowing your vehicle 64 3 • Just bef ore impact, dr iv ers often brak e heavily . Such hea vy braking low ers the front por tion of the vehicle causing it to “ ride ” under a vehicle with a higher ground clearance . Air bags may not inflate in this "under-ride" situation because deceleration f orces that are detected by sensors ma y[...]

  • Page 74

    36 5 Knowing your vehicle Air bag system operation • Air bags only operate when the ignition s witch is tur ned to the ON or ST ART positions. • Air bags inflate instantly in the e vent of serious frontal or side collision (if equipped with side air bag or cur tain air bag) in order to help protect the occupants from serious physical injury . ?[...]

  • Page 75

    Knowing your vehicle 66 3 Noise and smoke When the air bags inflate, the y make a loud noise and they lea ve smoke and powder in the air inside of the v ehicle. This is normal. After the air bag inflates, you ma y feel substantial discomf or t in breathing due to the contact of your chest to both the saf ety belt and the air bag, as well as from br[...]

  • Page 76

    36 7 Knowing your vehicle Air bag warning light The pur pose of air bag warning light in your instrument panel is to aler t you of a potential problem with y our air bag - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). When the ignition s witch is tur ned ON, the indicator light should blink or illumi- nate f or approximately 6 seconds , then go off . Hav e [...]

  • Page 77

    Knowing your vehicle 68 3 Repairing or scrapping the vehicle • Repairing/replacing the steer ing wheel, instrument panel, center con- sole headliner/pillar trim, or modifying vehicle sheet metal components could disable the air bag system. Hav e such repairs and maintenance perf ormed by an authorized Kia dealer . • Special care must be tak en [...]

  • Page 78

    36 9 Knowing your vehicle Outside the vehicle • T o open the tr unk, inser t the key into the lock and turn it to the right (clock- wise). • T o close the tr unk, use both hands to push the trunk lid down. Check to see if the trunk is completely shut. T runk room lamp T r unk room lamp tur ns on when the trunk is opened. It remains on until the[...]

  • Page 79

    Knowing your vehicle 70 3 Inside the vehicle T o open the tr unk from inside the vehicle , pull the trunk lid release lev er. Emergency trunk safety release (if equipped) Y our vehicle is equipped with an emer- gency trunk release cable located inside the trunk. The le ver glows in the dark when the trunk lid is closed. If someone is inadvertently [...]

  • Page 80

    37 1 Knowing your vehicle T runk lid lock knob (if equipped) If the trunk lid lock knob (located near the latch) is in the “ LOCK ( ) ” position when the trunk lid is closed, it will not be possible to open the trunk lid by using the remote release. In this instance, use the master ke y to unlock and open the trunk lid. T o allo w the trunk lid[...]

  • Page 81

    Knowing your vehicle 72 3 Closing the hood 1. Before closing the hood, check the f ol- lowing: • All filler caps in engine compar tment must be correctly installed. • Glov es, rags or any other com- bustib le mater ial must be remov ed from the engine compar tment. 2. Lower the hood halfwa y and push down to securely loc k in place. Make sure t[...]

  • Page 82

    37 3 Knowing your vehicle W ARNING - Refueling If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cover y our clothes or skin and thus subject you to the risk of fire and burns. Alwa ys remove the fuel cap carefully and slo wly . If the cap is venting fuel or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until the condition stops before completel y removing the cap. W ARN[...]

  • Page 83

    Knowing your vehicle 74 3 ✽ ✽ NO TICE • Make sure to r efuel with unleaded fuel only . • Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is securely closed after refueling. A loose fuel filler cap may cause the “Check Engine (Malfuntion indicator , )” light in the instrument panel to illumi- nate unnecessarily . • If the fuel filler cap requir[...]

  • Page 84

    37 5 Knowing your vehicle Outside rearview mirr or Be sure to adjust mirror angles bef ore driving. Y our vehicle is equipped with both left- hand and right-hand outside rear view mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the control le vers or remote s witch, depending on the type of mirror control installed. The mirror heads can be f old[...]

  • Page 85

    Knowing your vehicle 76 3 Electric remote control (if equipped) The electric remote control mirror switch allows y ou to adjust the position of the left and right outside rear view mirrors. T o adjust the position of either mirror , move the le ver (1) to R or L to select the right side mirror or the left side mirror , then press a corresponding po[...]

  • Page 86

    37 7 Knowing your vehicle Outside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) The outside rear view mirror heater is automatically turned on when the rear window defroster is turned on. T o heat the outside rear view mirror glass , push the button f or the rear window defroster . The rear view mirror heater (and rear win- dow defroster) will not operate u[...]

  • Page 87

    Knowing your vehicle 78 3 Electric type (if equipped) When the engine is running, the glare is automatically controlled by the sensor mounted in the rear vie w mirror . The sen- sor mounted in the mirror senses the light le vel around the v ehicle, and through a chemical reaction, automatically controls the headlight glare from vehicles behind you.[...]

  • Page 88

    37 9 Knowing your vehicle 1. Channel 1 Button 2. Channel 2 Button 3. Status Indicator LED 4. Channel 3 Button Z-Nav™ Integrated HomeLink® Wireless control system The HomeLink ® Wireless Control System provides a con venient w ay to replace up to three hand-held radio-fre- quency (RF) transmitters with a single built-in de vice. This innovativ e[...]

  • Page 89

    Knowing your vehicle 80 3 Programming HomeLink® • When programming a garage door opener , it is advised to park the vehicle outside of the gara ge . • It is recommended that a new bat- tery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being pr o- grammed to HomeLink® for quic ker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequen[...]

  • Page 90

    38 1 Knowing your vehicle Rolling code programming Rolling code de vices which are "code- protected" and manuf actured after 1996 ma y be deter mined by the f ollowing: • Ref erence the device o wner's manual f or verification. • The handheld transmitter appears to program the HomeLink Univ ersal T ransceiver b ut does not activa[...]

  • Page 91

    Knowing your vehicle 82 3 Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button T o program a new de vice to a previously trained HomeLink ® b utton, follo w these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink ® button. Do NO T release until step 4 has been completed. 2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds), position the handheld[...]

  • Page 92

    38 3 Knowing your vehicle Map light (if equipped) The lights are turned ON or OFF by pressing the corresponding s witch. ✽ ✽ NO TICE Do not use the interior lights for extend- ed periods when engine is not running. It may cause battery discharge. Dome light (if equipped) (1) OFF : The light stays off e ven when a door is open. (2) DOOR : The li[...]

  • Page 93

    Knowing your vehicle 84 3 ✽ ✽ NO TICE • T o avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment. • Always keep the storage compartment covers closed while driving. Do not attempt to place many items in the storage compartment that the storage compartment cover can not close securely . Center console storage T o open eith[...]

  • Page 94

    38 5 Knowing your vehicle Glove bo x The glov e box can be lock ed and unlock ed with a master key (1, if equipped). It cannot be lock ed/unloc k ed with the sub ke y (if equipped). T o open the glove bo x, make sure it is unlock ed, then pull the handle (2 ) and the glov e box will automatically open (3). Close the glov e box after use. Sunglass h[...]

  • Page 95

    Knowing your vehicle 86 3 Cigarette lighter T o use the cigarette lighter , press the front f ace then release it to allow the cig- arette lighter and ashtra y to slowly e xtend from center panel. T o operate the cigarette lighter , press it in and release it. When it is heated, it auto- matically pops out ready f or use. If the engine is not runni[...]

  • Page 96

    38 7 Knowing your vehicle Cup holder Cups or small be ver age cans may be placed in the cup holders. Front The cup holder can be used by lifting its cov er. Rear (if equipped) T o use cup holders in rear seat, pull down the rear seat armrest. W ARNING - Hot liquids • Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle is[...]

  • Page 97

    Knowing your vehicle 88 3 Sun visor Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows . T o use a sunvisor , pull it downward. T o use a sunvisor f or a side window shade, pull it do wnward, unsnap it from the brac ket (1) and s wing it to the side. T o use the vanity mirror , pull down the visor and pull up the mirror cov e[...]

  • Page 98

    38 9 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • Use the power outlet when the engine is running, and remove a plug fr om the power outlet after using the elec- tric appliance. Using the power outlet excessively or while the engine is not running or leaving appliances plugged into the power outlet when not in use will cause battery discharge • Only [...]

  • Page 99

    Knowing your vehicle 90 3 If your v ehicle is equipped with this fea- ture, y ou can slide or tilt your sunroof with the sunroof control buttons located on the ov erhead console. The sunroof can only be opened, closed, or tilted when the ignition s witch is in the “ ON ” position. ✽ ✽ NO TICE • Do not continue to press the sunr oof contro[...]

  • Page 100

    39 1 Knowing your vehicle Sunshade The sunshade will be opened with the glass panel automatically when the glass panel is slid. Y ou will hav e to close it man- ually if you w ant it closed. ✽ ✽ NO TICE • Do not press any sunr oof control but- ton longer than necessary . Damage to the motor or system components could occur . • Periodically [...]

  • Page 101

    Knowing your vehicle 92 3 3. Inser t the emergency handle (provided with the vehicle) and turn the handle clockwise to open or countercloc kwise to close. Resetting the sunroof Whene ver the v ehicle batter y is discon- nected or discharged, or you use the emergency handle to operate the sun- roof , you ha ve to reset y our sunroof sys- tem as f ol[...]

  • Page 102

    39 3 Knowing your vehicle Fixed r od antenna (if equipped) Y our car uses a fix ed rod antenna to receive both AM and FM broadcast sig- nals. This antenna is remov able. T o remo ve the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockwise. Glass antenna (if equipped) When the radio pow er s witch is tur ned on while the ign[...]

  • Page 103

    Knowing your vehicle 94 3 The steering wheel audio remote control button is installed to promote saf e dr iv- ing. ✽ ✽ NO TICE Do not operate audio remote contr ol buttons simultaneously . MODE Press the MODE button to select Radio , T ape (if equipped) or CD (compact disc). Each press of the button changes the displa y as follo ws: MUTE • Pr[...]

  • Page 104

    39 5 Knowing your vehicle How car audio w orks AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from transmitter tow ers located around your city . They are intercepted b y the radio antenna on y our car . This signal is then received b y the radio and sent to your car speak ers. When a strong radio signal has reached your v ehicle, the precise engineering of[...]

  • Page 105

    Knowing your vehicle 96 3 • F ading - As your car mo ves a way from the radio station, the signal will weak en and sound will begin to f ade. When this occurs, we suggest that y ou select another stronger station. • Flutter/Static - W eak FM signals or large obstructions between the trans- mitter and your r adio can disturb the signal causing s[...]

  • Page 106

    39 7 Knowing your vehicle Care of cassette tapes (if equipped) • Because the thickness of a cassette tape with the total pla yback time of ov er 60 minutes (C-60) are too thin, w e suggest that you do not use an y of them to av oid having tapes being tan- gled. • T o achie ve better sound quality , period- ically clean the tape head using a cot[...]

  • Page 107

    Knowing your vehicle 98 3 1. POWER ON-OFF , VOLUME Control Knob 2. BAND(AM/FM) Select Button 3. TUNE/MODE Select Knob 4. AUT O SEEK Select Button 5. SCAN Button 6. PRESET ST A TION Select Buttons MGM420NA STEREO RADIO OPERA TION (M420) (IF EQUIPPED)[...]

  • Page 108

    39 9 Knowing your vehicle 1. PO WER ON-OFF Control Knob The radio unit ma y be oper ated when the ignition ke y is in the “A CC” or “ON” posi- tion. Press the knob to switch the pow er on. The LCD shows the radio frequency in the radio mode, the tape direction indi- cator in the tape mode. T o s witch the power off , press the knob again. V[...]

  • Page 109

    Knowing your vehicle 100 3 4. A UTO SEEK Select Button (A utomatic Channel Selection) Press the A UTO SEEK select button. When the side is pressed, the unit will automatically tune to the ne xt higher frequency and when the side is pressed, it will automatically tune to the ne xt lower frequency . 5. SCAN Button When you Press the b utton, frequenc[...]

  • Page 110

    3 101 Knowing your vehicle 1. TAPE PROGRAM Button 2. T APE EJECT Button 3. DOLBY Button 4. REPEA T(RPT) Button 5. AUT O MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) Button 6. FF/REW Button MGM420NA CASSETTE T APE PLA YER OPERA TION (M420) (IF EQ UIPPED)[...]

  • Page 111

    Knowing your vehicle 102 3 1. T APE PROGRAM Button • This allows you to pla y the re v erse side of the tape by merely depressing the program b utton. An arrow will appear in the displa y to show tape direction. • Push the T APE button while the tape is in the tape deck, to tur n on that func- tion without pushing P ower ON-OFF control knob . 2[...]

  • Page 112

    3 103 Knowing your vehicle 1. POWER ON-OFF , VOLUME Control Knob 2. BAND (AM/FM) Select Buttons 3. TUNE Select/AUDIO Control Knob 4. AUT O SEEK Select Button 5. CD SCAN Button 6. EQ Button 7. PRESET ST A TION Select Buttons MGM445NA STEREO RADIO OPERA TION (M445) (IF EQUIPPED)[...]

  • Page 113

    Knowing your vehicle 104 3 1. PO WER ON-OFF Control Knob • The radio unit may be oper ated when the ignition ke y is in the “A CC”or “ON” position. Press the knob to s witch the power on. The LCD shows the radio frequency in radio mode, and displa ys the CD trac k in CD mode . T o s witch the power off , press the knob again. • Push the[...]

  • Page 114

    3 105 Knowing your vehicle 5. CD SCAN Button When you Press the b utton, frequency is changed and the ne xt channel is received automatically . T o stay on a station, press the CD SCAN button again. 6. EQ Button Press the EQ button to select the CLAS- SIC , POPS, R OCK, JAZZ and OFF MODE f or the desired tone quality . Each press of the button chan[...]

  • Page 115

    Knowing your vehicle 106 3 1. CD Select Button 2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 3. FF/REW Button 4. REPEA T (RPT) Button 5. CD SCAN (BSM) Button 6. CD EJECT Button 7. RANDOM (RDM) Button MGM445NA COMP A CT DISC PLA YER OPERA TION (M445) (IF EQUIPPED)[...]

  • Page 116

    3 107 Knowing your vehicle 1. CD Select Button • Inser t the CD with the label facing upward. • Inser t the CD to star t CD playbac k, during radio operation. • When a disc is in the CD deck, if you press the CD button the CD pla yer will begin pla ying e ven if the radio pla yer is being used. • The CD play er can be used when the ignition[...]

  • Page 117

    Knowing your vehicle 108 3 ✽ ✽ NO TICE • T o assure pr oper operation of the unit, keep the vehicle interior temperature within a normal range by using the vehicle's air conditioning or heating system. • When replacing the fuse, r eplace it with a fuse having the correct capaci- ty . • All stored bookmarks ar e all erased when the ca[...]

  • Page 118

    3 109 Knowing your vehicle 1. POWER ON-OFF , VOLUME Control Knob 2. AUDIO Select Button 3. BAND Select Button 4. CD SCAN Button 5. EQ Button 6. AUT O SEEK Select Button 7. TUNE Select/AUDIO Control knob 8. PRESET ST A TION Select Buttons MGM455NA STEREO RADIO OPERA TION (M455) (IF EQUIPPED)[...]

  • Page 119

    Knowing your vehicle 110 3 CLASSIC ➟ POPS ➟ ROCK ➟ J AZZ ➟ OFF 1. PO WER ON-OFF Control Knob • The radio unit may be oper ated when the ignition ke y is in the "ACC" or "ON" position. Press the button to switch the power on. The LCD shows the r adio frequency in the radio mode, the tape direction indicator in the tape [...]

  • Page 120

    3 111 Knowing your vehicle 7. TUNE Select/A udio Control Knob Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the frequency and turn the knob counter- clockwise to reduce the frequency . 8. PRESET ST A TION Select Buttons Six stations f or AM, FM1 and FM2 respectively can be preset in the elec- tronic memor y circuit. HO W T O PRESET ST A TIONS Six AM and tw[...]

  • Page 121

    Knowing your vehicle 112 3 1. T APE PROGRAM Button 2. T APE EJECT Button 3. AUT O MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) Button 4. FF/REW Button 5. REPEA T (RPT) Button 6. DOLBY Button 7. EQ Button MGM455NA CASSETTE T APE PLA YER OPERA TION (M455) (IF EQ UIPPED)[...]

  • Page 122

    3 113 Knowing your vehicle 1. T APE PROGRAM Button • This allows you to pla y the re v erse side of the tape by merely depressing the program b utton. An arrow will appear in the displa y to show tape direction. • Push the T APE button while the tape is in the tape deck, to turn on that func- tion without pushing P ower ON-OFF control knob . 2.[...]

  • Page 123

    Knowing your vehicle 114 3 ✽ ✽ NO TICE • T o assure pr oper operation of the unit, keep the vehicle interior temperature within a normal range by using the vehicle's air conditioning or heating system. • When replacing the fuse, r eplace it with a fuse having the correct capaci- ty . • The preset station fr equencies are all erased w[...]

  • Page 124

    3 115 Knowing your vehicle 1. AUDIO/MP3 CD Select Button 2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 3. FF/REW Button 4. REPEA T (RPT) Button 5. RANDOM (RDM) Button 6. BOOKMARK (MARK) Button 7. SCROLL Button 8. EQ Button 9. CD EJECT Button 10. CD SCAN Button 11. FILE SEARCH Knob (TUNE Select Knob) 12. DIRECT OR Y SEARCH (DIR) Button MGM455NA COMP A CT DISC PLA YER (M4[...]

  • Page 125

    Knowing your vehicle 116 3 1. A UDIO/MP3 CD Select Button • Inser t the CD with the label facing upward. • Inser t the CD to star t CD playbac k, during radio operation or cassette tape pla yback. • If you press the CD b utton while a disc is in the CD deck, the CD pla yer will begin pla ying ev en if the radio or cas- sette pla yer is being [...]

  • Page 126

    3 117 Knowing your vehicle 6. BOOKMARK (MARK) Button When the CD pla yer unit is oper ating, the desired trac k on the disc can be book- marked by using the MARK b utton.(MP3 CD only) • Press the MARK button f or more than 0.8 seconds to bookmark the desired trac k. “M” will be display ed on the LCD and “MEMOR Y(1~50)” will displa y for a[...]

  • Page 127

    Knowing your vehicle 118 3 ✽ ✽ NO TICE • T o assure pr oper operation of the unit, keep the vehicle interior temperature within a normal range by using the vehicle's air conditioning or heating system. • When replacing the fuse, r eplace it with a fuse having the correct capaci- ty . • All stored bookmarks ar e all erased when the ca[...]

  • Page 128

    3 119 Knowing your vehicle 1. POWER ON-OFF , VOLUME Control Knob 2. BAND Select Button 3. A UDIO Select Button 4. TUNE Select/A UDIO Control Knob 5. AUT O SEEK Select Button 6. CD SCAN Button 7. EQ Button 8. PRESET Station Select Buttons MGM465NA STEREO RADIO OPERA TION (M465) (IF EQ UIPPED)[...]

  • Page 129

    Knowing your vehicle 120 3 1. PO WER ON-OFF Control Knob • The radio unit may be oper ated when the ignition ke y is in the "ACC" or “ON” position. Press the knob to s witch the power on. The LCD shows the radio frequency in the radio mode, the tape direction indicator in the tape mode or CD/MP3 trac k in the CD/MP3 mode or CD A UTO[...]

  • Page 130

    3 121 Knowing your vehicle 7. EQ Button Press the EQ button to select the CLAS- SIC , POPS, R OCK, JAZZ and OFF MODE f or the desired tone quality . Each press of the button changes the displa y as f ollows; 8. PRESET ST A TION Select Buttons Six stations f or AM, FM1 and FM2 respectively can be preset in the elec- tronic memor y circuit. HO W T O [...]

  • Page 131

    Knowing your vehicle 122 3 1. T APE PROGRAM Button 2. T APE EJECT Button 3. AUT O MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) Button 4. FF/REW Button 5. REPEA T (RPT) Button 6. DOLBY Button 7. EQ Button MGM465NA CASSETTE T APE PLA YER OPERA TION (M465) (IF EQUIPPED)[...]

  • Page 132

    3 123 Knowing your vehicle 1. T APE PROGRAM Button • This allows you to pla y the re v erse side of the tape by merely depressing the program b utton. An arrow will appear in the displa y to show tape direction. • Push the T APE button while the tape is in the tape deck, to tur n on that func- tion without pushing P ower ON-OFF control knob . 2[...]

  • Page 133

    Knowing your vehicle 124 3 ✽ ✽ NO TICE • T o assure pr oper operation of the unit, keep the vehicle interior temperature within a normal range by using the vehicle's air conditioning or heating system. • When replacing the fuse, r eplace it with a fuse having the correct capaci- ty . • The preset station fr equencies are all erased w[...]

  • Page 134

    3 125 Knowing your vehicle COMP A CT DISC PLA YER/CD A UTO CHANGER OPERA TION (M465) (IF EQUIPPED) - COMP A TIABLE WITH MP3/WMA MGM465NA 1. LOAD Button 2. Playing CD Button 3. CD EJECT Button 4. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 5. SCROLL Button 6. FF/REW Button 7. EQ Button 8. CD SCAN Button 9. BOOKMARK (MARK) Button 10. REPEA T (RPT) Button 11. RANDOM (RDM) B[...]

  • Page 135

    Knowing your vehicle 126 3 1. LO AD Button This compact disc pla yer will accommo- date up to six compact discs. T o inser t multiple discs into the pla yer , perf or m the follo wing: 1. Press and release the LOAD Button. 2. Green light on the slot will be illuminat- ed and the lowest n umber of empty slot will blink on the displa y . After “W A[...]

  • Page 136

    3 127 Knowing your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • Do not stick paper or tape etc., on the label side or the recording side of any discs, as it may cause a malfunction. • The unit can play a multi-session CD- R (recordable CD) and CD-R W (rewritable CD) that consists of mor e than two sessions. Please refer to the manual of CD- R/CD-R W recorder or C[...]

  • Page 137

    Knowing your vehicle 128 3 9. BOOKMARK (MARK) Button When the CD pla yer unit is oper ating, the desired trac k on the disc can be book- marked by using the MARK b utton. • Press the MARK button f or more than 0.8 seconds to bookmark the desired trac k. “M” will be display ed on the LCD and “MEMOR Y(1~50)” will displa y for appro ximately[...]

  • Page 138

    3 129 Knowing your vehicle 13. FILE SEARCH Knob (TUNE Select Knob) • Y ou can skip the track (file) b y tur ning the FILE SEARCH knob clockwise or counterclockwise . After selecting the desired trac k (file), press the FILE SEARCH knob to pla y- back the tr ack (file). If you do not press the FILE SEARCH knob within five seconds , the search will[...]

  • Page 139

    4 Ignition switch / 4-2 S tarting the engine / 4-3 Manual transaxle / 4-4 Automatic transaxle / 4-6 Brake system / 4-10 S teering wheel / 4-16 Cruise control system / 4-18 Electronic stability contr ol / 4-21 Instrument cluster / 4-24 Gauges / 4-25 W arnings and indicators / 4-30 Compass - Z-Nav™ compass / 4-36 Back warning system / 4-37 Lighting[...]

  • Page 140

    Driving your vehicle 2 4 Illuminated ignition switch Whene ver a door is opened, the ignition s witch will be illuminated for y our con- venience , provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light will go off appro ximately 10 seconds after closing the door or when the ignition s witch is turned on. Ignition switch and anti-theft s[...]

  • Page 141

    43 Driving your vehicle ST AR TING THE ENGINE 1. Make sure the parking brak e is applied. 2. Manual T ransaxle - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transaxle into Neutral. K eep the clutch pedal depressed while turning the ignition s witch to the star t position. The star ter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed. A [...]

  • Page 142

    Driving your vehicle 4 4 Manual transaxle operation The manual transaxle has fiv e forward gears. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then release it slowly . The gearshift le ver m ust be retur ned to the neutral position bef ore shifting into R (Re verse). The r ing located immediately below the shift knob must be pulled upward whil[...]

  • Page 143

    45 Driving your vehicle • T o shift into re verse, rest the le ver in neutral f or at least 3 seconds after y our car is completely stopped. Then mov e the le ver into the re verse position. • Dur ing cold weather , shifting may be difficult until the transaxle lubricant has warmed up. This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle. • If you[...]

  • Page 144

    Driving your vehicle 6 4 A utomatic transaxle operation All normal forward driving is done with the shift le ver in the D (Driv e) position. T o move the shift le ver from the P (P ar k) position, the brak e pedal must be depressed. F or smooth operation, depress the brak e pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a f orward or re verse gear . A UT [...]

  • Page 145

    47 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • T o 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 uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle stationary with engine power . Use the service brake or the parking brake. • Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P [...]

  • Page 146

    Driving your vehicle 8 4 Sports mode Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, spor ts mode is selected by push- ing the shift le ver from the “D” position into the manual gate. T o retur n to “D” range operation, push the shift le v er bac k into the main gate. In spor ts mode, moving the shift le ver backw ards and f orwards will al[...]

  • Page 147

    49 Driving your vehicle Moving up a steep grade fr om a standing start T o move up a steep g rade from a stand- ing star t, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift le ver to D (Driv e). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the gr ade, and release the parking brake . Depress the accelerator gr adually while releasin[...]

  • Page 148

    Driving your vehicle 10 4 P ower brakes Y our vehicle has po wer-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage. In the e vent that the po wer-assisted brak es lose power because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you can still stop your v ehicle by applying greater f orce to the brake pedal than y ou nor- mally would. The st[...]

  • Page 149

    41 1 Driving your vehicle Disc brakes wear indicator Y our vehicle has disc br akes . When your br ake pads are worn and it's time f or new pads , you will hear a high- pitched warning sound from your front brak es or rear brakes (if equipped). Y ou ma y hear this sound come and go or it ma y occur whenev er you depress the brak e pedal. Pleas[...]

  • Page 150

    Driving your vehicle 12 4 Setting the driver's position 1. Be sure the par king brake is engaged. 2. Move the accelerator and br ake ped- als to the front most position by push- ing the “ ▼ ” por tion of the switch. 3. Adjust the seat position and the steer- ing wheel angle properly . 4. Move the pedals to ward y ou until you can fully d[...]

  • Page 151

    41 3 Driving your vehicle T o release the par king brake , pull the handle up slightly and push the release button, then lo wer the handle to the released position while holding the but- ton in. Check the br ake w ar ning light b y tur ning the ignition s witch ON (do not star t the engine). This light will be illuminated when the parking brake is [...]

  • Page 152

    Driving your vehicle 14 4 P arking on curbed streets • When par king your v ehicle on an uphill grade , park as close to the curb as possible and turn the front wheels aw a y from the curb so that the front wheels will contact the curb if the vehi- cle mov es backward. • When par king your v ehicle on a down- hill grade , park as close to the c[...]

  • Page 153

    41 5 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • If the ABS warning light is on and stays on, you may have a problem with the ABS. In this case, however , your regular brakes will work nor- mally . • The ABS warning light will stay on for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition switch is ON. During that time, the ABS will go through self- diagnos[...]

  • Page 154

    Driving your vehicle 16 4 P ower steering (if equipped) P ower steering uses energy from the engine to assist you in steering the v ehi- cle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative , the vehicle ma y still be steered, but it will require increased steering effort. Should you notice an y change in the eff or t requi[...]

  • Page 155

    41 7 Driving your vehicle T o change the steer ing wheel angle, pull down ( 1 ) the loc k release le ver , adjust the steering wheel to the desired angle ( 2 ), then pull up the lock-release le ver to lock the steering wheel in place. Be sure to adjust the steering wheel to the desired position bef ore driving. Horn T o sound the hor n, press the h[...]

  • Page 156

    Driving your vehicle 18 4 The cruise control system allows you to program the v ehicle to maintain a con- stant speed without resting your f oot on the accelerator pedal. With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of between 40 km/h (24 mph) and 160 km/h (96 mph). T o set cruise control speed: 1. Pull the CR UISE ON/OFF b[...]

  • Page 157

    41 9 Driving your vehicle T o cancel cruise control, do one of the follo wing: • Press the brake pedal. • Press the clutch pedal with a manual transaxle or shift into N (Neutral) with an automatic transaxle. • Press the CANCEL switch located on the steering wheel. • Press the COAST/SET and RES/A CCEL switches at the same time. Each of these[...]

  • Page 158

    Driving your vehicle 20 4 T o temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on If you w ant to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on, press the accel- erator pedal. Increased speed will not interf ere with cruise control operation or change the set speed. T o retur n to the set speed, take your f oot off the accelerator . T o decrease[...]

  • Page 159

    42 1 Driving your vehicle The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) monitors inf or mation from various vehicle sensors and then compares the driver's commands with the actual behavior of the vehicle . If an unstable condition occurs - a sudden e vasiv e movement f or example - ESC inter venes within fr actions of a second via the engine computer[...]

  • Page 160

    Driving your vehicle 22 4 ESC operation off ESC OFF state • T o cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF indicator light illu- minates). • If the ignition switch is turned to LOCK position when ESC is off , ESC remains off. Upon restar ting the engine, the ESC will automatically turn on again. Indicator light When ignition s witc[...]

  • Page 161

    42 3 Driving your vehicle ESC OFF usage When driving • It’ s a good idea to keep the ESC turned on f or daily driving whenev er possible . • T o turn ESC off while dr iving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on a flat road surf ace. Ne ver press ESC OFF b utton while ESC is operating (ESC indicator light b links). If ESC is turned off wh[...]

  • Page 162

    Driving your vehicle 24 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. T achometer 2. T urn signal indicators 3. Speedometer 4. Engine temperature gauge 5. W ar ning and indicator lights 6. Odometer / T ripmeter 7. Shift position indicator (Automatic tr ansaxle only) 8. Fuel gauge OMG045902C ➀ ➁ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ ➄ ➄ ➅ ➇ ➆[...]

  • Page 163

    42 5 Driving your vehicle Speedometer The speedometer indicates the f orward speed of the vehicle . Odometer The odometer indicates the total dis- tance the vehicle has been driv en. T ripmeter Y ou can choose the tripmeter A and tr ip- meter B by pressing the tripmeter mode button. TRIP A: T ripmeter A (if equipped) TRIP B: T ripmeter B (if equipp[...]

  • Page 164

    Driving your vehicle 26 4 Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the appro xi- mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel tank capacity - 62 liters (16.38 gallons) The fuel gauge is supplemented by a lo w fuel warning light, which will illuminate when the fuel le vel has dropped to about 7~8 liters (1.8~2.1 gallons). Engine temperature gauge[...]

  • Page 165

    42 7 Driving your vehicle Mode Each push of the button (TRIP) changes the displa y as follo ws: T ripmeter (km or MI) This mode indicates the total distance tra veled since the last tripmeter reset. The meter's working range is from 0.0 to 999.9 km (mile). Pressing the TRIP button f or more than 1 second, when the tripmeter is being dis- pla y[...]

  • Page 166

    Driving your vehicle 28 4 A verage vehicle speed This mode displa ys the av erage vehicle speed, and is reset to 0 km/h (0 mph) when the ignition ke y is tur ned OFF . Distance to empty (km or MI) This mode indicates the estimated dis- tance to empty from the current fuel in the fuel tank. When the remaining dis- tance is below 50 km (30 miles), a [...]

  • Page 167

    42 9 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupt- ed, the “DIST ANCE TO EMPTY” function may not operate correctly . The trip computer may not register additional fuel if less than 6 liters (1.59 US gal) of fuel are added to the vehicle. • T rip computer provides a driv[...]

  • Page 168

    Driving your vehicle 30 4 W arning lights / audible indicators Checking operation All warning lights are check ed by turning the ignition s witch ON (do not star t the engine). Any light that does not illuminate should be check ed by an authorized Kia dealer . After star ting the engine, check to mak e sure that all warning lights are off. If any a[...]

  • Page 169

    43 1 Driving your vehicle Charging system warning This warning light indicates a malfunction of either the generator or electrical charging system. If the warning light comes on while the vehicle is in motion: 1. Drive to the nearest saf e location. 2. With the engine off, chec k the genera- tor drive belt f or looseness or break- age. 3. If the be[...]

  • Page 170

    Driving your vehicle 32 4 P arking brake & brake fluid warning P arking brake warning This light is illuminated when the parking brak e is applied with the ignition s witch in the ST ART or ON position. The war ning light should go off when the parking brak e is released. Low brake fluid le vel warning If the warning light remains on, it may in[...]

  • Page 171

    43 3 Driving your vehicle Malfunction indicator (if equipped) This indicator light is par t of the Engine Control System which monitors various emission control system components. If this light illuminates while driving, it indi- cates that a potential problem has been detected somewhere in the emission control system. Generally , y our v ehicle wi[...]

  • Page 172

    Driving your vehicle 34 4 Front f og light indicator (if equipped) This light comes on when the front f og lights are ON. A uto cruise indicator (if equipped) CRUISE indicator The indicator light illuminates when the cruise control system is enabled. SET indicator The indicator light illuminates when the cruise function switch (CO AST/ SET or RES/A[...]

  • Page 173

    43 5 Driving your vehicle The warning light also comes on and stays on when there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If this happens, the system ma y not moni- tor the tire pressure. Hav e the system check ed by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible . Safety belt warning chime (if equipped) If the driver's seat belt [...]

  • Page 174

    Driving your vehicle 36 4 1. ON/OFF button 2. Heading displa y Compass function The Compass can be turned ON and OFF and will remember the last state when the ignition is cycled. T o tur n the displa y feature ON/OFF: 1. Press and release the button to turn the display f eature OFF . 2. Press and release the button again to turn the display back ON[...]

  • Page 175

    43 7 Driving your vehicle There are some conditions that can cause changes to the vehicle magnets . Items such as installing a ski rac k or a CB antenna or e ven some body repair work on the vehicle can cause changes to the vehicle's magnetic field. In these situations, the compass will need to be re-calibrated to quic kly correct for these ch[...]

  • Page 176

    Driving your vehicle 38 4 Operation of the back warning system Operating condition • This system will activate when bac king up with the ignition ke y ON. • Sensing distance in backing up is appro ximately 120 cm (47.2 in.). • When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first. T ypes of warning s[...]

  • Page 177

    43 9 Driving your vehicle W ARNING P ay c lose attention when the vehi- cle is driven c lose to objects on the road, particularly pedestrians, especially children. Be aware that some objects may not be detected by the sensor s, due to the objects distance, siz e or material, all of which can limit the effectiveness of the sensor . Alwa ys perform a[...]

  • Page 178

    Driving your vehicle 40 4 Battery saver function • The pur pose of this f eature is to pre- vent the battery from being dis- charged. The system automatically turns off the headlights and par king lights when the driver remov es the igni- tion ke y and opens the dr iver- side door . • With this f eature, the parklight will be turned off automat[...]

  • Page 179

    44 1 Driving your vehicle Headlight position ( ) When the light s witch is in the headlight position (2nd position) the head, tail, position, license and instrument panel lights are ON. High - beam operation T o tur n on the high beam headlights, push the le v er a wa y from you. Pull it back f or low beams. The high-beam indicator will light when [...]

  • Page 180

    Driving your vehicle 42 4 T urn signals (A) The ignition s witch must be on f or the turn signals to function. T o turn on the turn signals, mov e the lev er up or down. Green arrow indicators on the instrument panel indicate which turn signal is oper- ating. They will self-cancel after a turn is completed. If the indicator continues to flash after[...]

  • Page 181

    44 3 Driving your vehicle Daytime running light (if equipped) Da ytime Running Lights (DRL) can mak e it easier f or others to see the front of y our vehicle during the da y . DRL can be help- ful in many diff erent dr iving conditions, and it is especially helpful after dawn and bef ore sunset. The DRL system will make y our high- beam headlights [...]

  • Page 182

    Driving your vehicle 44 4 T ype B Operates as f ollows when the ignition s witch is tur ned ON. OFF/LO/HI/MIST: See the explanation f or type A operation. A UTO (if equipped) ; The rain sensor located on the upper end of windshield glass senses the amount of rainf all and controls the wip- ing cycle f or the proper inter vals . The more it rains, t[...]

  • Page 183

    44 5 Driving your vehicle Windshield washers In the OFF position, pull the le ver gently tow ard you to spra y washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers 2-3 cycles. Use this function when the windshield is dir ty . The spra y and wiper operation will con- tinue until y ou release the lev er . If the washer does not work, chec k the washe[...]

  • Page 184

    Driving your vehicle 46 4 The defroster heats the window to remov e frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window , while the engine is running. ✽ ✽ NO TICE • T o prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window , never use sharp instru- ments or window cleaners containing abrasives [...]

  • Page 185

    44 7 Driving your vehicle Front windshield deicer (if equipped) T o activate the front windshield deicer , press the front windshield deicer button. The indicator on the button illuminates when the deicer is ON. The front windshield deicer automatically turns off after 20 minutes or when the ignition s witch is turned off. T o tur n off the defrost[...]

  • Page 186

    Driving your vehicle 48 4 MANU AL CLIMA TE CONTR OL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) OMG045069N 1. F an speed control knob 2. Air intake control b utton 3. Mode selection knob 4. T emperature control knob 5. Air conditioning button (if equipped)[...]

  • Page 187

    44 9 Driving your vehicle Fan speed contr ol knob The ignition s witch must be in the ON position f or fan oper ation. The f an speed control knob allo ws you to control the f an speed of the air flowing from the ventilation system. T o change the f an speed, tur n the knob to the right f or higher speed or left for lo wer speed. Setting the mode s[...]

  • Page 188

    Driving your vehicle 50 4 MAX/ A/C position When you select the MAX A/C mode while the f an is on, the f ollowing system settings will be made automatically; • the air conditioning system will be turned on. • the recirculated air position will be selected. • the f ace mode will be selected. If you select MAX A/C mode , you will not be ab le t[...]

  • Page 189

    45 1 Driving your vehicle Face position Air flow is directed to w ard the upper body and f ace. Additionally , each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet. (outlet por t: B, D) Face - floor position Air flow is directed to wards the f ace and the floor . The air to the floor is warmer than the air to the f ace (except[...]

  • Page 190

    Driving your vehicle 52 4 Air intake control b utton This is used to select outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position. T o change the air intake control position, push the control button. Recirculated air position The indicator light on the but- ton is illuminated when the recirculated air position is selected. Use this position onl[...]

  • Page 191

    45 3 Driving your vehicle 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 V entilation 1. Set the mode to the position. 2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air posi[...]

  • Page 192

    Driving your vehicle 54 4 Air conditioning system opera- tion tips • If the vehicle has been park ed in direct sunlight during hot weather , open the windows f or a shor t time to let the hot air inside the vehicle escape . • T o help reduce moisture inside of win- dows on rain y or humid da ys, decrease the humidity inside the vehicle b y oper[...]

  • Page 193

    45 5 Driving your vehicle A UT OMA TIC CLIMA TE CONTR OL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) OMG045043N 1. T emperature control knob 2. A UTO (automatic control) b utton 3. F an speed control knob 4. Mode selection button 5. OFF button 6. F ront windshield defrost button 7. Rear windshield defrost button 8. Air intake control b utton 9. Air conditioning button 10[...]

  • Page 194

    Driving your vehicle 56 4 A utomatic operation The automatic climate control system is controlled by simply setting the desired temperature. The Full A utomatic T emperature Control (F A TC) system automatically controls the heating and cooling system as f ollows; 1. Push the AUT O button. It is indicated by A UTO on the displa y . The modes, f an [...]

  • Page 195

    45 7 Driving your vehicle Manual operation The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually as well b y pushing buttons other than the A UTO b utton. In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons select- ed. When pressing any b utton e xcept A UTO button while automatic oper ation, the functions of the butto[...]

  • Page 196

    Driving your vehicle 58 4 Fan speed contr ol knob The f an speed can be set to the desired speed by turning the fan speed control knob . Pressing the OFF button turns off the f an. Air intake control b utton This is used to select outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position. T o change the air intake control position, push the control[...]

  • Page 197

    45 9 Driving your vehicle W ARNING - Recirculated air • Continued c limate contr ol system operation in the recirculated air position may allo w humidity to increase inside vehicle whic h may f og the glass and obscure visibility . • Do not sleep in a vehicle with air conditioning or heating system on. It may cause serious harm or death due to [...]

  • Page 198

    Driving your vehicle 60 4 Mode selection button The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the v enti- lation system. The air flow outlet port changes as fol- lows: Face position Air flow is directed to ward the upper body and f ace. Additionally , each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the out[...]

  • Page 199

    46 1 Driving your vehicle Instrument panel vents If air flow control is not satisf actory , check the instrument panel vents. The outlet por t (B, D) can be opened or closed sep- arately using the thumbwheel. Also , you can adjust the direction of air delivery from these vents using the v ent control le ver as sho wn. The air from outlet por t (D) [...]

  • Page 200

    Driving your vehicle 62 4 Air conditioning system opera- tion tips • If the vehicle has been park ed in direct sunlight during hot weather , open the windows f or a shor t time to let the hot air inside the vehicle escape . • T o help reduce moisture inside of win- dows on rain y humid days, decrease the humidity inside the vehicle b y oper- at[...]

  • Page 201

    46 3 Driving your vehicle Manual c limate control system T o defog inside windshield 1. Select any f an speed. 2. Select desired temperature. 3. Select the or position. 4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected. If the outside (fresh) air position is not selected automatically , press the corre- sponding button man ually . T o defrost ou[...]

  • Page 202

    Driving your vehicle 64 4 A utomatic climate contr ol system T o defog inside windshield 1. Select desired temperature. 2. Press the defrost button ( ). 3. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically . If the outside (fresh) air position and higher f an speed are not selected auto- matically , adjust the corresponding b ut- ton [...]

  • Page 203

    46 5 Driving your vehicle Defog ging logic Manual c limate control system T o reduce the probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the air intake control is set to the outside (fresh) air position automatically if any of f ollowing occur . • The mode is set to the , or while the ignition s witch is tur ned on. • The ignition s wit[...]

  • Page 204

    Driving your vehicle 66 4 A utomatic climate contr ol system T o reduce the probability of fogging up inside of the windshield, the air intake control is set to outside (fresh) air posi- tion automatically if any of f ollowing occur . • The ignition s witch is tur ned on while the mode is selected to the , , . • The OFF button is pushed. • Th[...]

  • Page 205

    5 Fuel requir ements / 5-2 Emission control system / 5-2 Before driving / 5-4 Suggestions for economical operation / 5-5 Special driving conditions / 5-6 T railer towing / 5-9 Overloading / 5-14 Label information / 5-15 Driving tips[...]

  • Page 206

    Driving tips 2 5 FUEL REQUIREMENTS Gasoline engine (unleaded) Y our new Kia v ehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel with a minimum Octane Rating of 87 Anti-Knock Inde x (AKI). ✽ ✽ NO TICE NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is detrimental to the cat- alytic converter and will damage the engine control system’ s oxygen sensor [...]

  • Page 207

    53 Driving tips • Carbon monoxide can be present with other e xhaust fumes. Therefore , if you smell e xhaust fumes of any kind inside your v ehicle, hav e it inspected and repaired immediately . If you e ver sus- pect e xhaust fumes are coming into your v ehicle, drive it only with all the windows fully open. Hav e your vehicle check ed and repa[...]

  • Page 208

    Driving tips 4 5 BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehic le: • Be sure that all windows, outside mir- ror(s), and outside lights are clean. • Check the condition of the tires. • Check under the vehicle f or any sign of leaks. • Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if y ou intend to back up . Necessary inspections Fluid le vels , such as e[...]

  • Page 209

    55 Driving tips SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERA TION Y our vehicle's fuel econom y depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when y ou drive. Each of these f actors affects ho w many kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter (gallon) of fuel. T o operate your v ehicle as economically as possible , use the f ol- lowing dri[...]

  • Page 210

    Driving tips 6 5 SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water , snow , ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, f ollow these suggestions: • Dr ive cautiously and allo w extra dis- tance f or braking. • Av oid sudden movements in br aking or steering. • When braking with no[...]

  • Page 211

    57 Driving tips Driving at night Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight, here are some impor tant tips to remember : • Slow down and k eep more distance between y ou and other vehicles , as it ma y be more difficult to see at night, especially in areas where there ma y not be any street lights . • Adjust your m[...]

  • Page 212

    Driving tips 8 5 Snow tires If you mount sno w tires on your Kia, make sure the y are radial tires of the same size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all f our wheels to balance your v ehicle’ s handling in all weather conditions. K eep in mind that the traction provided b y snow tires on dr y roads ma y not be as high as [...]

  • Page 213

    59 Driving tips TRAILER T O WING ✽ ✽ NO TICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly r epairs not covered by your warranty . T o identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is f or your v ehicle, you should ref er to the char t on this page. Remember that trailering is different than just driving your v ehicl[...]

  • Page 214

    Driving tips 10 5 Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle , wheel assemblies , and tires are f orced to work harder against the load of the added weight. The engine is required to operate at relativ ely higher speeds and under greater loads. This additional burden gener ates extr a heat which creates more wear in engine, and a shor te[...]

  • Page 215

    51 1 Driving tips Driving with a trailer T owing a trailer requires e xperience. Y ou must gain that e xper ience slowly and carefully which practicing with an unloaded or lightly loaded trailer . Before setting out f or the open road, you must get to know y our trailer . Acquaint yourself with the f eel of handling and braking with the trailer . A[...]

  • Page 216

    Driving tips 12 5 ✽ ✽ NO TICE Failure to sue a trailer wiring harness can damage your vehicle’s electrical sys- tem. Driving on grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear bef ore you start down a long or steep downgr ade. If you don’t shift down, y ou might hav e to use your brak es so much that they w ould get hot and no longer operate [...]

  • Page 217

    51 3 Driving tips When you are read y to leave after parking on a hill 1. With the automatic transaxle in P (P ar k), apply your brak es and hold the brak e pedal down while y ou: • Star t your engine; • Shift into gear ; and • Release the parking brake . 2. Slowly remo ve your f oot from the brak e pedal. 3. Dr ive slo wly forw ard until the[...]

  • Page 218

    Driving tips 14 5 W eight of the trailer tongue The tongue load of any trailer is an impor tant weight to measure because it aff ects the total gross v ehicle weight (GVW) of your v ehicle since that is the trailer weight pushing do wn on the hitch on your v ehicle. The rest of the trailer weight is sitting on the trailer’ s wheels. The trailer t[...]

  • Page 219

    51 5 Driving tips LABEL INFORMA TION There are se ver al impor tant labels and identification numbers located on y our vehicle . The label locations are identified in the illustrations shown. V ehicle identification number (VIN) T o check the frame number under the passenger seat, remov e the cover . OMG055005 F rame number Identification label (if[...]

  • Page 220

    Driving tips 16 5 Tire specification / pressure label Engine number OMG055004N OMG055007 OMG055008 2.4 Gasoline engine 2.7 Gasoline engine[...]

  • Page 221

    6 Road warning / 6-2 Overheating / 6-2 Emergency starting / 6-3 Electrical circuit pr otection / 6-6 T owing / 6-13 Tir es pressur e monitoring system (TPMS) / 6-18 If you have a flat tire / 6-22 In case of an emergency[...]

  • Page 222

    In case of an emergency 2 6 RO AD W ARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher ser ves as a warning to other drivers to e xercise e xtreme caution when approaching, ov er taking, or passing your v ehicle. It should be used whene ver emergency repairs are being made or when the vehi- cle is stopped near the edge of a road- way . Depres[...]

  • Page 223

    63 In case of an emergency 4. The coolant lev el should then be check ed. If the le vel in the reservoir is low , look for leaks at the radiator hoses and connections, heater hoses and connections, radiator , and water pump . If you find a major leak or anoth- er problem that ma y hav e caused the engine to ov erheat, do not operate the engine unti[...]

  • Page 224

    In case of an emergency 4 6 Connecting jumper cables Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster batter y is 12- volt and that its negativ e ter minal is grounded. 2. If the booster batter y is in another vehicle , do not allow the vehicles to touch. 3. T urn off all unnecessar y electr ical loads. 4. Remov e the engine cover . 5. Connect the [...]

  • Page 225

    65 In case of an emergency Do not allow the jumper cab les to con- tact anything e xcept the correct bat- ter y terminals or the correct ground. Do not lean ov er the batter y when making connections. 7. Star t the engine of the vehicle with the booster batter y and let it run at 2,000 r pm, then start the engine of the vehi- cle with the discharge[...]

  • Page 226

    In case of an emergency 6 6 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PRO TECTION Fuses A vehicle’ s electr ical system is protected from electrical overload damage b y fuses. This vehicle has tw o fuse panels, one located in the driver's side panel bolster , the other in the engine compar tment near the batter y . If any of y our vehicle’ s lights, acces- sorie[...]

  • Page 227

    67 In case of an emergency Driver-side panel bolster 1. T ur n the ignition switch and all other s witches off. 2. Open the cov er. 3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the remov al tool (1) provided in the engine compar tment fuse/relay bo x. 4. Check the remov ed fuse; replace it if it is blo wn. Spare fuses are provided in the fuse panel[...]

  • Page 228

    In case of an emergency 8 6 Engine compartment 1. T ur n the ignition switch and all other s witches off. 2. Remove the fuse bo x cover b y press- ing the taps and pulling up . 3. Check the remov ed fuse; replace it if it is blo wn. 4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips . If it fits loosely , consult a[...]

  • Page 229

    69 In case of an emergency Engine compartment OMG065006 Fuse/Relay panel description Inside the fuse/rela y box co vers, y ou can find the fuse/rela y label describing fuse/relay name and capacity . Engine compartment Description Fuse rating Pr otected component I/P B+ 2 50A In panel B+ ABS 2 40A ABS DRL 15A Daytime running light HORN 15A Horn H/LP[...]

  • Page 230

    In case of an emergency 10 6 OMG065007 Driver -side knee bolster Description Fuse rating Pr otected component BACK UP 10A Back-up light RR HTD 40A Rear window defroster IGN 1 30A Ignition B+ 30A In pannel B + T AIL 20A T aillight A/CON 10A Air conditioner ECU-1 20A Engine control unit IGN COIL 20A Ignition coil SNSR 3 10A Sensors BLOWER 40A Blower [...]

  • Page 231

    61 1 In case of an emergency Driver -side knee bolster Description Fuse rating Pr otected component H/LP 10A Headlight A/CON SW 10A Air conditioner ST AR T 10A Start motor P/SEA T RH 30A P ower seat (right) P/WD W RH 25A P ower window (right) WIPER 25A F ront wiper MIRR HTD 10A Outside rearview mirror defroster RR FOG 15A Rear fog light P/SEA T LH [...]

  • Page 232

    In case of an emergency 12 6 Memory fuse Y our vehicle is equipped with memory fuses to pre vent battery discharge if your vehicle is park ed without being operated f or prolonged periods. Use the f ollowing procedures bef ore parking the v ehicle f or prolonged period. 1. T urn off the engine. 2. T urn off the headlights and tail lights. 3. Open t[...]

  • Page 233

    61 3 In case of an emergency T O WING If emergency towing is necessary , we recommend having it done b y an author- ized Kia dealer or a commercial to w-truck ser vice. Proper lifting and towing proce- dures are necessar y to pre vent damage to the vehicle . The use of wheel dollies or flatbed equipment is recommended. F or trailer towing guideline[...]

  • Page 234

    In case of an emergency 14 6 When towing y our vehicle in an emer- gency without wheel dollies : 1. Set the ignition switch in the A CC posi- tion. 2. Place the transaxle shift lev er in N (Neutral). 3. Release the parking brake . ✽ ✽ NO TICE Failure to place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral) may cause internal dam- age to the transaxle.[...]

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    61 5 In case of an emergency Front to wing hook 1. Open the tr unk lid or rear hatch, and remov e the towing hook from the tool bag. 2. Remove the hole co ver pressing the lower part of the cover on the front bumper (1). 3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is fully secured (2). 4. Remo ve the to wing hook and i[...]

  • Page 236

    In case of an emergency 16 6 If towing service is not av ailable in an emergency , y our vehicle ma y be tem- porarily towed using a cab le or chain secured to the emergency towing hook under the front or rear of the vehicle . Use e xtreme caution when towing the v ehicle . A driver must be in the v ehicle to steer it and operate the brak es. T owi[...]

  • Page 237

    61 7 In case of an emergency When your vehic le is being towed by another vehic le other than a tow truck (in case of an emer g ency) • T urn the ignition switch to A CC so the steering wheel isn’t locked. • Place the transaxle shift lev er in N (Neutral). • Release the par king bake . • V ehicles equipped with automatic transaxles should[...]

  • Page 238

    In case of an emergency 18 6 TIRES PRESSURE MONIT ORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED) ➀ Low Tire Pressure Indicator ➁ TPMS Malfunction Indicator Each tire, including the spare , should be check ed monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec- ommended by the v ehicle manuf ac- turer on the v ehicle placard or tire inflation pressu[...]

  • Page 239

    61 9 In case of an emergency Low tire pressure indicator When the tire pressure monitoring system warning indicator is illuminat- ed, one or more of your tires is sig- nificantly under-inflated. Immediately reduce your speed, a void hard cor- nering and anticipate increased stop- ping distances. Y ou should stop and check y our tires as soon as pos[...]

  • Page 240

    In case of an emergency 20 6 ✽ ✽ NO TICE The TPMS malfunction indicator may be illuminated if the vehicle is moving around electric power sup- ply cable or radio transmitter such as police stations, government and public offices, broadcasting stations, military installations, airports, or transmitting tower , etc. which can interfere with norma[...]

  • Page 241

    62 1 In case of an emergency Alwa ys be sure the tire is cold before inflating to the recommended pres- sure. A cold tire means the v ehicle has been sitting f or 3 hours and driven f or less than 1,6 km (1 mile) in that 3 hour period. ✽ ✽ NO TICE Do not use any tire sealant if your vehicle is equipped with a T ire Pressur e Monitoring System. [...]

  • Page 242

    In case of an emergency 22 6 IF Y OU HA VE A FLA T TIRE The spare tire, jac k, jack handle, wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compar tment. Remove the luggage under tra y out of the w a y to reach this equipment. Removing the spare tire T ur n the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise . Store the tire in the re verse order of remov[...]

  • Page 243

    62 3 In case of an emergency The compact spare should be inflat- ed to 420 kP a (60 psi). ✽ ✽ NO TICE Check the inflation pressur e after installing the spare tir e. Adjust it to the specified pressur e, as necessary . When using a compact spare tire, obser ve the f ollowing precautions: • Under no circumstances should you e xceed 80 km/h (50[...]

  • Page 244

    In case of an emergency 24 6 Changing tires Jacking instructions The jack is pro vided for emergency tire changing only . F ollow jac king instr uctions to reduce the possibility of personal injur y . Tire replacement 1. Park on a le vel surf ace and apply the parking brake firmly . 2. Shift the shift lev er into R (Re verse) with man ual transaxle[...]

  • Page 245

    62 5 In case of an emergency 4. Remove the wheel lug n ut wrench, jack, jac k handle, and spare tire from the vehicle . 5. Block both the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite the jack position. 6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun- terclockwise one turn each, but do not remov e any nut until the tire has been raised off the ground. [...]

  • Page 246

    In case of an emergency 26 6 7. Place the jack at the front or rear jacking position closest to the tire you are changing. Place the jack at the designated locations under the frame . The jacking positions are plates welded to the frame with two tabs and a raised dot to inde x with the jack. 8. Inser t the jack handle into the jac k and turn it clo[...]

  • Page 247

    62 7 In case of an emergency T o prev ent the jack, jac k handle, wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire from rattling while the v ehicle is in motion, store them properly . CA UTION Y our vehicle has metric threads on the wheel studs and nuts. Make certain during wheel remov al that the same nuts removed are reinstalled - or , if replaced, that nuts [...]

  • Page 248

    7 Maintenance services / 7-2 Maintenance schedule / 7-3 Owner maintenance / 7-7 Engine compartment / 7-9 Engine oil / 7-1 1 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 Wiper blades / 7-20 Battery [...]

  • Page 249

    Maintenance 2 7 MAINTENANCE SER VICES Y ou should e xercise the utmost care to pre vent damage to y our vehicle and injur y to yourself whene ver perf or ming any maintenance or inspection proce- dures. Should you ha ve any doubts concerning the inspection or ser vicing of your v ehi- cle, we strongly recommend that y ou hav e an author ized Kia de[...]

  • Page 250

    73 Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Engine control system MAINTENANCE INTERV ALS MAINTENANCE ITEM Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first × 1,000 km 8 16 2 4 32 40 4 8 56 64 72 80 8 8 96 104 112 12 0 1 2 8 # Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 Engine oil & engine oil filter (1) R R R R R R RRRRRR R R RR Drive belts[...]

  • Page 251

    Maintenance 4 7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED) Chassis and body Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first × 1,000 km 8 16 2 4 32 40 4 8 56 64 72 80 8 8 96 104 112 12 0 1 2 8 # Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 Air conditioner compressor operation & II II I refrigerant amount (if equipped) Exhaust pipes, heat shie[...]

  • Page 252

    75 Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED) Chassis and body (Contin ued) Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first × 1,000 km 8 16 2 4 32 40 4 8 56 64 72 80 8 8 96 104 112 12 0 1 2 8 # Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 Automatic tr ansaxle fluid (1) I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R Chassis & underbody bolts &am[...]

  • Page 253

    Maintenance 6 7 Chart symbols: I - Inspect these items and their related par ts. If necessar y , correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace. R - Replace or change L - Lubricate. (1) Ref er to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’ s Manual. (2) More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions. (3) More freque[...]

  • Page 254

    77 Maintenance O WNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The f ollowing lists are v ehicle checks and inspections that should be perf or med by the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated to help ensure saf e, dependab le operation of your v ehi- cle. Any adv erse conditions should be brought to the attention of your deal[...]

  • Page 255

    Maintenance 8 7 At least once a year : • Clean body and door drain holes. • Lubr icate door hinges and checks , and hood hinges. • Lubr icate door and hood locks and latches. • Lubr icate door rubber weatherstrips. • Check the air conditioning system bef ore the warm weather season. • Check the power steering fluid le vel. • Inspect a[...]

  • Page 256

    79 Maintenance ENGINE COMP ARTMENT OMG075001 1. Engine coolant reser voir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery ter minal 7. Radiator cap 8. P ositive batter y terminal 9. Auto tr ansaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 10. Engine oil dipstick 11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 12. P ower ste[...]

  • Page 257

    Maintenance 10 7 OMG075002 1. Engine coolant reser voir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery ter minal 7. Radiator cap 8. P ositive batter y terminal 9. Auto tr ansaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 10. Engine oil dipstick 11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 12. P ower steering fluid reser [...]

  • Page 258

    71 1 Maintenance ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil le vel 1. Be sure the vehicle is on le vel g round. 2. Star t the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. T urn the engine off and wait f or a few minutes (about 5 minutes) f or the oil to return to the oil pan. 4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-inser t it fully[...]

  • Page 259

    Maintenance 12 7 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling system has a reser voir filled with year-round antifreez e coolant. The reser v oir is filled at the fac- tor y . Check the antifreez e protection and coolant le vel at least once a y ear, at the beginning of the winter season, and bef ore trav eling to a colder climate. Checking the [...]

  • Page 260

    71 3 Maintenance Engine coolant • Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in the coolant mixture. • The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine par ts and must be pro- tected by an eth ylene-glycol-based coolant to pre vent corrosion and freez- ing. • DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the specified coolant. • Do not [...]

  • Page 261

    Maintenance 14 7 BRAKE FLUID Checking brake fluid le vel Check the fluid le vel in the reservoir peri- odically . The fluid le vel should be between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reser voir . Bef ore removing the reservoir cap and adding brak e fluid, clean the area around the reser voir cap thoroughly to pre vent brak e fluid contamination.[...]

  • Page 262

    71 5 Maintenance DRIVE BEL TS Drive belts should be chec ked periodical- ly f or proper tension and replaced if nec- essar y . At the same time, belts should be e xamined for cr acks , wear , fra ying or other e vidence of deterioration and replaced if necessar y . Belt routing should also be check ed to be sure there is no interf erence between th[...]

  • Page 263

    Maintenance 16 7 A UT OMA TIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Checking the automatic transaxle fluid level The automatic transaxle fluid le vel should be check ed regular ly . The volume of the tr ansaxle fluid changes with temperature. Although it is best to check the le vel after ha ving driv- en the vehicle f or at least 30 minutes, the le vel can be ch[...]

  • Page 264

    71 7 Maintenance New automatic transaxle fluid should be red. The red dye is added so the assembly plant can identify it as auto- matic transaxle fluid and distinguish it from engine oil or antifreeze. The red dye, which is not an indicator of fluid quality , is not permanent. As the vehi- cle is driven, the automatic transaxle fluid will begin to [...]

  • Page 265

    Maintenance 18 7 Element cleaning This element ma y be air cleaned or replaced, depending on its condition. Unless it is very dir ty , merely shake it to remov e foreign par ticles. Each time this filter is inspected, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and cov er with a damp cloth. If the v ehicle is operated in e xtremely dusty or sandy ar[...]

  • Page 266

    71 9 Maintenance CLIMA TE CONTR OL AIR FIL TER (IF EQUIPPED) The climate control air filter installed behind the glov e box filters the dust or other pollutants that come into the vehi- cle from the outside through the heating and air conditioning system. If dust or other pollutants accumulate in the filter ov er a period of time, the air flow from[...]

  • Page 267

    Maintenance 20 7 WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance Commercial hot wax es applied by automatic car washes have been known to make the windshield diffi- cult to clean. Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with f oreign matter can reduce the eff ectiveness of the wind- shield wipers. Common sources of con- tamination are insec[...]

  • Page 268

    72 1 Maintenance (Continued) If any electr olyte gets into your e yes, flush y our eyes with clean water f or at least 15 minutes and get immedi- ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth until medical attention is received. If electrol yte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contacted area. If you feel a[...]

  • Page 269

    Maintenance 22 7 For best battery service : • Keep the battery securely mounted. • Keep the top of the battery clean and dr y . • Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. • Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the batter y immediately with a solution of water and baking soda. • If [...]

  • Page 270

    72 3 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NO TICE • Befor e performing maintenance or recharging the battery , turn off all accessories and stop the engine. • The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when the battery is disconnected. W ARNING - Recharging battery When recharging the battery , observe the following precautions: • The[...]

  • Page 271

    Maintenance 24 7 TIRES AND WHEELS Tire care F or proper maintenance, saf ety , and maximum fuel econom y , y ou must alwa ys maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and sta y within the load limits and weight distribution recommended f or your v ehicle. Recommended cold tire infla- tion pressures All tire pressures (including the spare) shoul[...]

  • Page 272

    72 5 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NO TICE • Underinflation also results in excessive wear , poor handling and reduced fuel economy . Wheel deformation also is possible. Keep your tire pr essures at the pr oper levels. If a tire fr equently needs refilling, have it checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer . • Overinflation pr oduces a harsh ride, excessive we[...]

  • Page 273

    Maintenance 26 7 Remov e the valv e cap from the tire valv e stem. Press the tire gage fir m- ly onto the valv e to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the tire and loading inf or mation label, no fur ther adjust- ment is necessar y . If the pressure is low , add air until you reach th[...]

  • Page 274

    72 7 Maintenance Tire replacement If the tire is worn ev enly , a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread left on the tire. Replace the tire when this happens. Do not wait f or the band to appear across the entire tread bef ore replac- ing the tire. Compact spare t[...]

  • Page 275

    Maintenance 28 7 Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels f or any reason, mak e sure the new wheels are equivalent to the original f actor y units in diameter , r im width and offset. W ARNING - Replacing tires • Driving on worn-out tires is very hazardous and will reduce braking effectiveness, steering accuracy , and trac- tion. • Y [...]

  • Page 276

    72 9 Maintenance Tire maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear . If you find a tire is worn une v enly , hav e your dealer chec k the wheel alignement. When you ha ve ne w tires installed, make sure the y are balanced. This will increase vehicle ride comf ort and tire lif e. Additionally , a t[...]

  • Page 277

    Maintenance 30 7 92 - Load Inde x, a numer ical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carr y . H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating char t in this section f or additional inf or mation. Wheel size designation Wheels are also marked with impor- tant inf or mation that you need if y ou e ver ha ve to replace one . The f ollow- i[...]

  • Page 278

    73 1 Maintenance 4. Tire ply composition and mate- rial The number of la yers or plies of rub- ber-coated f abric in the tire. Tire manuf acturers also must indicate the materials in the tire, which include steel, nylon, poly ester , and others. The letter "R" means radial ply con- struction; the letter "D" means diago- nal or b[...]

  • Page 279

    Maintenance 32 7 T raction - AA, A, B & C The traction gr ades, from highest to low est, are AA, A, B and C. The grades represent the tires ability to stop on wet pa vement as measured under controlled conditions on spec- ified gov er nment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C ma y hav e poor traction perf or m- ance. T empera[...]

  • Page 280

    73 3 Maintenance Cold Tire Pressure : The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in kilopascals (kP a) or pounds per square inch (psi) bef ore a tire has built up heat from driving. Curb W eight : This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without pa[...]

  • Page 281

    Maintenance 34 7 Speed Rating : An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. T raction : The fr iction between the tire and the road surf ace. The amount of grip provided. T read : The por tion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. T readwear Indicator s : Narrow bands, sometimes calle[...]

  • Page 282

    73 5 Maintenance LUBRICANT SPECIFICA TIONS Recommended lubricants T o help achiev e proper engine and powertrain performance and durability , use only lubricants of the proper quality . The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improv ed fuel economy . Engine oils labeled Energy Conser ving Oil are now a vailab le. [...]

  • Page 283

    Maintenance 36 7 EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution It is very impor tant to follo w the label directions when using any chemical cleaner or polish. Read all war ning and caution statements that appear on the label. Finish maintenance W ashing T o help protect your vehicle’ s finish from rust and deter ioration, wash it thoroughly and frequen[...]

  • Page 284

    73 7 Maintenance Finish damage repair Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surf ace must be repaired promptly . Exposed metal will quickly rust and ma y dev elop into a major repair e xpense. ✽ ✽ NO TICE If your vehicle is damaged and requires any metal repair or replacement, be sur e the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to th[...]

  • Page 285

    Maintenance 38 7 INTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Pre vent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting the dashboard because they ma y cause damage or discoloration. If they do con- tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme- diately . See the instructions that follow f or the proper wa y to clean vinyl. ✽ ✽ NO TI[...]

  • Page 286

    8 Specifications / 8-2 Specifications[...]

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    Specifications 2 8 Item mm (in) Over all length 4,735 (186.4) Over all width 1,805 (71.1) Over all height 1,480 (58.3) F ront tread 1563 (61.5) Rear tread 1,552 (61.1) Wheelbase 2,720 (107.1) SPECIFICA TIONS The specifications given here are f or general inf or mation only . Although this information was accurate at the time of printing, Kia reser [...]

  • Page 288

    83 Specifications Engine Item 2.4L Engine 2.7L Engine BoreXStroke 88mm x 97 mm (3. 46 in x 3. 82 in.) 86.7 mm X 75 mm (3.41 in X 2.95 in) Displacement 2359 cc (143. 90 cu. in) 2656 cc (1621 cu.in) Compression Ratio 10. 5 : 1 10. 4 : 1 Item 2.4L Engine 2.7L Engine Batter y 12V / 68AH (20HR) 12V / 68AH (20HR) Generator 13.5V / 110A 13.5V / 130A Star [...]

  • Page 289

    Specifications 4 8 *1 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity n umbers in chapter 7. Lubricant V olume Classification Engine oil *1 4.3 l (4.5 US qt.) API Ser vice SJ, SL or abo ve, (with filter change) 4.5 l (4.7 US qt.) ILSAC GF-3 or abo ve Manual transaxle fluid 1.9 l (2.0 US qt.) API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill f or-life) A utomatic transaxle[...]

  • Page 290

    85 Specifications Light Bulb W attage Headlights (Low) 55 Headlights (High) 55 F ront tur n signal lights 21 P osition lights 5 Side marker (if equipped) 5 F ront fog lights (if equipped) 51 Stop and tail lights 21/5 Rear turn signal lights 21 Back-up lights 16 High mounted stop light (if equipped) 16 License plate lights 5 F ront map lamp 10 Cente[...]

  • Page 291

    9 Inde x[...]

  • Page 292

    Index 2 9 Air bags-supplemental restraint system ····················3-48 Air cleaner ····································································7-18 Antenna ···············································?[...]

  • Page 293

    93 Index If you have a flat tire ···················································6-22 Ignition switch ································································4-2 Immobilizer system ·····················?[...]

  • Page 294

    Index 4 9 Theft-alarm system ························································3-6 Tir es and wheels ···························································7-24 Tir es pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ···········?[...]