2004 KIA CERATO Owners Manual

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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Rear door child safety lock
2. Fuel filler lid
3. Rear window
4. Trunk (if equipped)
5. Spare tire
6. Outside rearview mirror
7. Tail lights
8. Door handle (driver)
9. Door handle (passenger)
10. Antenna (if equipped)1LDN0002

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Outside rearview mirror control switch
(if equipped)
3. Power window switches (if equipped)
4. Master power door lock control (if equipped)
5. Master power window control lock (if equipped)
6. Vent controls
7. Instrument cluster
8. Inside rearview mirror
9. Steering wheel
10. Steering wheel tilt (if equipped)
11. Trunk release button
12. Instrument panel illumination (if equipped)
13. Hood release lever
14. Brake pedal
15. Accelerator pedal
16. Fuel filler lid release lever
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s Air Bag (if equipped)
2. Light control / Turn signals
3. Instrument cluster
4. Wiper/Washer
5. Ignition switch
6. Seat warmer(if equipped)
7. Traction control system (if equipped)
8. Hazard
9. Climate control system
10. Shift lever
11. Passenger’s airbag (if equipped)
12. Glove box
13. Audio controls (if equipped)
14. Auto cruise controls (if equipped)
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Immobilizer system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-8
Window / 3-13 Seat / 3-16Safety belts / 3-30
Airbags-supplemental restraint system / 3-56
Trunk / 3-75Hood / 3-78
Fuel filler lid / 3-80
Mirrors / 3-82
Interior lights / 3-86
Storage compartment / 3-88
Interior features / 3-91
Sunroof / 3-96Luggage net / 3-99Antenna / 3-100
Knowing your vehicle

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The key code number is stamped on
the plate attached to the key set.
Should you lose your keys, this num-
ber will enable an authorized Kia
Dealer to duplicate the keys easily.
Remove the plate and store it in a
safe place. Also, record the code
number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle. Key operations ➀
Master key
Used to start the engine, lock and unlock the doors, lock and unlock
the glove box (if equipped), and
open the trunk (if equipped).
➁ Transmitter (if equipped)
Used to lock and unlock the doors
and trunk (if equipped).
KEYS
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WARNING
- Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous even if the key is not
in the ignition. Children copy
adults and they could place the
key in the ignition. The ignition
key would enable children to
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehi-
cle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even
death. Never leave the keys in
your vehicle with unsupervised
children.
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CAUTION
Use only Kia original parts forthe ignition key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket key is used, theignition switch may not returnto ON after START. If this hap- pens, the starter will continue tooperate causing damage to thestarter motor and possible fire due to excessive current in thewiring.

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➀ Lock button
➁ Unlock button
➂ Trunk lid open button
➃ Panic button ➀
Lock ( )
All doors are locked if the lock but- ton is pressed.
➁ Unlock ( )
All doors are unlocked if the
unlock button is pressed.
After depressing this button, the
doors will be locked automatically
unless you open them within 30
seconds. ➂
Trunk lid open ( , if equipped)
The trunk lid opens if this button ispressed.
➃ Panic (
, if equipped)
The horn sounds and hazard
lamp will flash for about 27 sec-
onds if this button is pressed.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
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➀
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➃
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✽✽NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of following occur:
- The ignition key is in ignition switch.
- You exceed the operating distance limit (10 m).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interferewith normal operation of the
transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, con-
tact an authorized Kia Dealer. ✽✽
NOTICE
Keep the transmitter away from
water or any liquid. If the keylessentry system is inoperative due to
exposure to water or liquids, it will
not be covered by your manufactur-
er vehicle warranty. Operational distance may vary
depending upon the area the trans-
mitter is used in. For example, if the
vehicle is parked near police sta-
tions, government and public offices,
broadcasting stations, military instal-
lations, airports, or transmitting tow-
ers, etc.