2005 KIA CERATO heating

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In case of an emergency
OVERHEATING
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, if you experience a loss
of power, or if you hear a loud knock-
ing or pinging noise, the engine has
probably overheated. Should any of
these symptoms occur, use the fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Turn on the hazard warning flash- er, then drive to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle; set
the automatic transaxle in P
(Park), or shift the manual
transaxle to N (Neutral) and apply
the parking brake.
2. Make sure the air conditioner is off.
3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator, stop the engine and
call an Authorized Kia Dealer for
assistance. If coolant is not boiling out, allowthe engine to idle and open the
hood to permit the engine to cool
gradually.
If the temperature does not go
down with the engine idling, stop
the engine and allow sufficient
time for it to cool.
4. The coolant level should then be checked. If the level in the reser-
voir is low, look for leaks at the
radiator hoses and connections,
heater hoses and connections,
radiator, and water pump. If youfind a major leak or another prob-
lem that may have caused the
engine to overheat, do not operatethe engine until it has been cor-
rected. Call an Authorized Kia
Dealer for assistance. If you do not
find a leak or other problem, care-
fully add coolant to the reservoir.
If the engine frequently overheats,
have the cooling system checkedand repaired by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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WARNING - Removing
radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause seri-
ous injury.

In case of an emergency
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Fuse replacement
Driver-side knee bolster
1. Turn the ignition switch and allother switches off.
2. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided
on the cover.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in the
fuse panel in engine compart-ment.
4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an Authorized
Kia Dealer.
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuityou may not need for operating thevehicle, such as the audio fuse.
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the
fuses are OK, check the fuse block in
the engine compartment. If a fuse is
blown, it must be replaced.
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WARNING - Fuse replace-
ment
Never replace a fuse with any- thing but another fuse of the same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage through over-
heating and possibly a fire.
Never install a wire instead of the proper fuse - even as a
temporary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
possibly a fire.
Do not use a screwdriver or any other metal object to
remove fuses because it may
cause a short circuit and dam-
age the system.

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Maintenance
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AIR CONDITIONER AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The air conditioner air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dustor other pollutants that come into the
vehicle from the outside through theheating and air conditioning system.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the filter over a period of time, the
air flow from the air vents may
decrease, resulting in moisture accu-
mulation on the inside of the wind-
shield even when the outside (fresh)
are position is selected. If this hap-
pens, have the air conditioner air fil-
ter replaced by an Authorized Kia
Dealer. The air filter should be replaced
every 15,000 km. If the vehicle is
operated in the severely air-polluted
cities or on dusty rough roads for a
long period, it should be inspected
more frequently and replaced earlier.
When you try to replace the air filter
by owner maintenance, replace it
performing the following procedure,
and in this case, be careful to avoid
damaging other components.
Filter replacement
1. Open the glove box part way,reach inside and pull out the elas- tic line and push the retaining clipthrough the hole on the side of the
glove box. Allow the glove box toopen.
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Outside air
Recirculated air
Air conditioner air filter
Blower
Evaporator core
Heater core

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Index
Interior features ···························································3-91
Interior lights ·······························································3-86
Interior overview····························································2-4
Keys ·················································································3-2
Label information ························································5-23
Lighting ·········································································4-46
Loading your vehicle ···················································5-22
Lubricant specifications ··············································7-60
Lubricants and fluids ··················································7-35
Luggage net ··································································3-99
Maintenance services ·····················································7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-11
Manual climate control system···································4-57
Manual transaxle ··················································4-7, 7-30
Mirrors ··········································································3-82
Normal maintenance schedule······································7-5Overheating ····································································6-3
Overloading ··································································5-21
Owner maintenance ·····················································7-13
Parking brake·······························································7-26
Power steering ······························································7-28
Remote keyless entry ·····················································3-4
Road warning ·································································6-2
Safety belts····································································3-30
Seats···············································································3-16
Special driving conditions ·············································5-7
Specifications ··································································8-2
Starting the engine ·························································4-4
Steering wheel ·····················································4-22, 7-29
Storage compartment ··················································3-88
Suggestions for economical operation··························5-6
Sunroof ··········································································3-96
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