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Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim widthand offset.WARNING
When replacing tyres, never mix radial, bias-belted, and
bias-type tyres. All four tyres
should be of the same size,
design and construction. Use
only the tyre sizes listed on
the Tyre Label found below the
door striker on the driver’s
side. Make sure that all tyres
and wheels are the same size
and have the same load-carry-
ing capacity. Use only tyre andwheel combinations recom-
mended on the Tyre Label or
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Failure to follow these precau-
tions can adversely affect the
safety and handling of your
vehicle.
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The use of any other tyre sizeor type may seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, tyre clearance, andspeedometer calibration.
Driving on worn-out tyres is very hazardous and will
reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and trac-tion.
It is best to replace all four tyres at the same time. If that
is not possible, or necessary,
then replace the two front or
two rear tyres as a pair.Replacing just one tyre can
seriously affect your vehicle’shandling.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tyre clearance,
snow chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height.

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INTERIOR CARE
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oil from con-
tacting the dashboard because they
may cause damage or discoloration.
If they do contact the dashboard,
wipe them off immediately. See the
instructions that follow for the proper
way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery and interior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its colour can be affected. Also,
its fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-ly maintained. Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weakenit.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
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NOTICE
Do not scrape or scratch the inside
of the rear window. This may result
in damage to the rear window
defroster grid.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommend- ed cleaners and proceduresmay affect the fabric’s appear-ance and fire-resistant proper- ties.

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Air cleaner ····································································7-37
Air conditioner air filter··············································7-39
Airbags-supplemental restraint system ·····················3-56
Antenna ·······································································3-100
Automatic climate control system ······························4-66
Automatic transaxle ·············································4-8, 7-32
Battery···········································································7-43
Before driving·································································5-5
Brake system ································································4-15
Brakes and clutch ························································7-25
Bulb replacement ·························································7-53
Cruise control system ··················································4-25
Defroster ·······································································4-55
Door locks ·······································································3-8
Drive belts ·····································································7-27
Electrical circuit protection ··········································6-7
Emergency starting························································6-4 Emission control system ················································5-3
Engine compartment ···················································7-16
Engine cooling system ·················································7-22
Engine oil and oil filter················································7-19
Exterior care·································································7-62
Exterior overview···························································2-2
Fuel filler lid ·································································3-79
Fuel filter ······································································7-36
Fuel requirements ··························································5-2
Gauges ···········································································4-34
Hazard warning flasher ··············································4-56
Hood ··············································································3-77
How to use this manual ·················································1-2
If you have a flat tyre ··················································6-19
Ignition switch ································································4-2
Immobilizer system ························································3-7
Instrument cluster ·······················································4-33
Instrument panel overview ···········································2-5
Interior care··································································7-66
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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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