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Trunk Lid (For 4 Door Coupe) To open the trunk, insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise until an audible “click” is heard.
To close the trunk, use both hands to push the trunk
lid down until the lock “snaps’’ shut.
Do not slam the trunk lid.
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is securely
latched.
To prevent premature wear or damage to the trunk lid
lift cylinders and attaching hardware, the trunk lid
must be fully closed before you drive your vehicle.
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Unlock
Key slot
If you must drive with the trunk lid open, keep the air
vents open so that additional outside air comes into the
vehicle.Remote Trunk Lid Release (If Equipped)The release is located at the left front corner of the dri-
ver’s seat on the floor. To open the trunk, pull up on
the lever.
WARNING -Exhaust Fumes
If you drive with the trunk lid open, you will
draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehi-
cle.
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To remove the cap, turn it counterclockwise.
To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks.’’
This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
✻ ✻
NOTICE
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the OBD-II
Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) light in the
instrument panel to illuminate unnecessarily.
Always ensure that the fuel filler cap is tight.
CHECK
CHECK
The fuel filler neck is designed to prevent filling the
fuel tank with anything but unleaded fuel.
If the fuel filler lid will not open in cold weather
because the area around it is frozen, push or lightly tap
the lid.
✻ ✻
NOTICE
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use
only a genuine Kia cap. An incorrect fuel filler
cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel
system or emission control system. Correct
replacement caps are available at Authorized Kia
Dealers.✻ ✻
NOTICE
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the
vehicle. Any type of fuel on painted surfaces may
damage the paint.
AS2B03046A
RemoveInstall
Fuel filler
neck
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HOUR “H’’:
Pressing the “H’’ button with your finger, a pencil
or similar object will advance the time displayed
by one hour.
MINUTE “M’’:
Pressing the “M’’ button with your finger, a pencil
or similar object will advance the time displayed
by one minute.
RESET “:R’’:
To clear away minutes, press the “:R’’ button with
your finger, a pencil or similar object. When you
release the button, the clock will be set precisely
on the hour.
For example, if the “:R’’ button is pressed while
the time is between 9:01 and 9:29, the display will
be reset to 9:00. If pressed while it is between
9:30 and 9:59, the display will be reset to 10:00.
Driving Your Vehicle4-40Interior FeaturesDigital Clock (If Equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position, the clock buttons operate as follows:
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Driving Your Vehicle4-44 Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sunvisor downward,
then pull up the mirror cover.
AS2B04034A
Climate Control SystemControlsTemperature Control Knob
The temperature control knob (A) is the round knob
closest to the driver’s side of the climate control panel.
To change the air temperature in the vehicle, turn the
knob either clockwise for warm air or counterclockwise
for cooler air.
A
D
EBC
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6-17 To remove spare tire:
Remove the cover from the spare tire. Turn the tire
hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise.
Store the jack and tire in the reverse order of removal.
To prevent the jack, jack handle, and tool bag from
“rattling’’ while the vehicle is in motion, store them
properly.
Important — Use of Compact Spare Tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire.
This compact spare tire takes up less space than a
regular-size tire. This tire is smaller than a
conventional tire and is designed for temporary use
only.
CAUTION
You should drive carefully when the compact
spare is in use. The compact spare should be
replaced by the proper conventional tire and
rim at the first opportunity.
The operation of this vehicle is not
recommended with more than one compact
spare tire in use at the same time.
CAUTION
This spare tire should be used only for VERY
short distances. Compact spares should NEVER
be used for long drives or extended distances.
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In Case Of An Emergency6-206. For models with alloy wheels, remove the center
cap.
WARNING - Changing a Front
Tire
When one front wheel is lifted off the ground,
neither the automatic transaxle P (Park)
position nor the manual transaxle R (Reverse)
position will prevent the vehicle from moving
and possibly slipping off the jack, even if these
positions are properly engaged. To prevent
vehicle movements while changing a tire,
always set the parking brake fully, and always
block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
being changed.
7. Loosen the four lug nuts counterclockwise one turn
each, but do not remove any nut until the tire has
been raised off the ground.
3
2
4
1
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8. Place the jack at the front or rear jacking position
closest to the tire you are changing. Place the jack
under the side sill at the designated location.
9. Insert the jack handle into the jack and turn it
clockwise, raising the vehicle until the tire just
clears the ground, approximately 30 mm (1.2 in.).
Before removing the lug nuts, make sure the
vehicle is stable and that there is no chance for it to
slip or move.
WARNING -Jack Location
To reduce the possibility of injury, be sure to
use only the jack provided with the vehicle and
in the correct jack position; never use any
other part of the vehicle for jack support.
1S2108008 AS2B06014
Jack handle
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In Case Of An Emergency6-22
Once the lug nuts have been tightened, lower the
vehicle fully to the ground and continue to tighten the
lug nuts until they are completely secured.
If you are unsure of the tightness of the wheel lug nuts,
have them checked at the nearest service station. The
specified tightening torque is 103 N.
m (76 ft. lb.).
CAUTION
Your vehicle has metric threads on the wheel studs
and nuts. During wheel removal, make certain
that the same nuts removed are reinstalled - or, if
replaced, that nuts with metric threads and the
same configuration are used. Installation of a non-
metric thread nut on a metric stud or vice-versa
will not secure the wheel to the hub properly and
will damage the stud so that it must be replaced.
Be sure to use extreme care in checking for thread
style before installing aftermarket lug nuts or
wheels. If in doubt, consult an Authorized Kia
Dealer. Damaged studs may result in wheel loss
and personal injury.
10. Remove the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise, then remove the wheel.
11. Mount the spare tire into position and tighten the
nuts by hand. Install the lug nuts with the beveled
edge inward.
12. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise and lower
the vehicle until it touches the ground. Tighten the
lug nuts firmly in an “X’’ pattern.
3
2
4
1
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