3-1
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLEKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Rear Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Trunk Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Fuel Filler Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment . . . 3-66
Sunglass Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Luggage Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
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CAUTION
Loading cargo or luggage weighing more than
110 lbs (50Kg) on the roof rack may damage
your vehicle. When you carry large objects,
never let them hang over the rear or the sides
of your vehicle.
To prevent damage or loss to cargo as you are
driving, check occasionally to make sure the
luggage carrier and cargo are still securely
fastened.
Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
Roof Rack (If Equipped)Do not exceed the following specifications when load-
ing cargo or luggage.
1BC102006
Roof Rack 50Kg (110lbs)
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In Case Of An Emergency6-10Fuse Panel DescriptionDriver’s side kick panel
DESCRIPTION FUSE PROTECTED
RATING COMPONENT
Drive’rs side kick panel
(A/BAG) 10A Airbag
TURN LAMP 10A Turn signal lamp
METER 10A Meterset, Backup lamp,
Warning sound
ILLUMI 10A Illumination
POWER SOCKET 15A Trunk room lamp, Power socket
HAZARD 10A Hazard lamp
STOP 15A Stop lamp, ABS
TAIL(RH) 10A Tail lamp
(Right-Rear/Left-Front),
Switch illumination
TAIL(LH) 10A Tail lamp
(Left-Rear/Right-Front)
CIGAR 15A Cigarette lighter
AUDIO 10A Audio, Electric rearview mirror
WIPER(FRT) 15A Wiper(front), Washer(front),
Sunroof
WIPER(RR) 15A Wiper(Rear), Washer(Rear)
(WARMER) 15A Seatwarmer
MIRROR DEF 10A Mirror defroster
START 10A Engine control unit,
ECAT unit
*( ):Optional
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6-11
Engine compartment
DESCRIPTION FUSE PROTECTED
RATING COMPONENT
Engine Compartment
(ABS) 15A ABS
RR FOG 10A Rear fog light (if equipped)
(F/FOG) 15A Front fog light (if equipped)
MAIN 80A Battery is not rechargeable
IG 1 30A (It will be automatically connect
ed to the secondary fuse.) CIGAR
10A, AUDIO 10A, IG COIL 15A,
TURN LAMP 10A, A/BAG 10A,
WIPER(RR) 15A, WIPER(FRT)
15A, RELAY 10A, START 10A
BLOWER 30A Heater
COOLING 30A Cooling fan
(ABS 1) 30A ABS
COND. FAN 20A Condenser fan
HEAD-HI 15A Head lamp high
HEAD-LOW 15A Head lamp low
EMS 10A Engine sensors
INJECTOR 15A Injector, 0
2sensor
F/PUMP 10A Fuel pump
ECU 10A Engine control unit, ECAT unit,
Main relay
RELAY 10A Blower motor, Power window,
Rear window defroster, Head
lamp(Airbag equipped vehicle)
(HLLD) 10A
-
*( ):Optional
STARTWINDOW
POWERFUEL
PUMPFRONT
FOGA/CON
HEAD
LAMPCOOL.FANHORN
TNS MAIN
IG 1 BLOWER
COOL ING(ABS 1) IG 2 COND.F
( )( ) ( )
( )
( )
COND.FAN
ROOM 15A
IG COIL
(ABS)
D/LOCK
BTN
P/WIN
(ABS 2)
RR DEF
HORN
TNS
RR FOG
(HLLD)(F/FOG)
HEAD
S/ROOF
MAIN
RELAY
RELAY
ECU
F/PUMP
INJECT
EMS
HEAD
LOW
HEAD
HI 15A
15A
25A
30A
30A
30A
25A
10A
15A
10A
10A
80A15A
25A
15A
25A
10A
10A
10A
15A
10A
15A
15A
MAIN
30A 30A 30A 30A 30A 20A
* USE THE DESIGNATED FUSE AND RELAY ONLY.
* REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FUSE AND RELAY SERVICE.
* ( ) : OPTION
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In Case Of An Emergency6-12DESCRIPTION FUSE PROTECTED
RATING COMPONENT
Engine compartment (continued)
MAIN RELAY 25A (It will be automatically connected
to the secondary fuse.)
EMS 10A, INJECTOR 15A,
F/PUMP 10A, ECU 10A
S/ROOF 15A Sunroof
HEAD 25A (It will be automatically connect
ed to the secondary fuse.)
HEAD-HI 15A, HEAD-LOW
15A, FOG LAMP(RR) 10A
IG 2 30A
TNS 15A (It will be automatically connect
ed to the secondary fuse.)
TAIL (LH) 10A, TAIL(RH) 10A
HORN 10A Horn
RR DEF 25A Rear window defroster
(ABS 2) 20A ABS
P/WIN 30A Power window
BTN 30A (It will be automatically connect
ed to the secondary fuse.)
MEMORY/ROOM 10A,
STOP 15A, HAZARD 15A
D/LOCK 25A Power door lock
IG COIL 15A Ignition coil
ROOM 15A Room LAMP, Audio,
Meterset, Warning sound
*( ): Optional
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SpecificationsThe specifications given here are for general
information only. Please check with an authorized Kia
dealer for more precise and more up-to-date
information.
DIMENSIONS Unit: mm (in)WEIGHTS
Refer to the label describing GVWR & GAWR
weights attached to your vehicle.
(see page 5-13, Label information)
AIR CONDITIONERSpecifications8-2
Item 4 Door 5 Door
Overall length 166.9 (4,240)
166.9 (4,240)
Overall width 66.1 (1,680) 66.1 (1,680)Overall height w/o roof rack
56.5 (1,435) -
Overall height with roof rack
- 57.9 (1,470)
Front tread 56.3 (1,430) 56.3 (1,430)
Rear tread 56.5 (1,435) 56.5 (1,435)
Wheelbase 94.9 (2,410) 94.9 (2,410)
Refrigerant complies with SAE J639 R134a
Maximum operating charge480 ± 25 g
(16.93 ± 0.88 oz.)
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Interior Care ....................................................................7-52
Interior Features ..............................................................4-40
Interior Lights .................................................................3-65K
eyless Entry System......................................................3-3
Keys ..................................................................................3-2
Label Information ..........................................................5-13
Lighting ...........................................................................4-33
Lubricant Specifications .................................................7-47
Lubricants and Fluids......................................................7-26
Luggage Net ....................................................................3-68M
aintenance Schedule ...................................................7-5
Maintenance Services .......................................................7-3
Manual Transaxle ..............................................................4-7
Mirrors ............................................................................3-62
O
verheating .....................................................................6-2
Overloading.....................................................................5-13
Owner Maintenance ........................................................7-10
Parking Brake ................................................................7-21
Power Outlet ...................................................................3-70
Power Steering.......................................................4-22, 7-22
R
ear Hatch .....................................................................3-54
Rear Window Defroster ..................................................4-38
Road Warning ...................................................................6-2
Roof Rack .......................................................................3-69
Safety Belts ....................................................................3-20
Seats ................................................................................3-11
Special Driving Conditions...............................................5-7
Specifications ................................................................... 8-2
Starting the Engine............................................................4-4
Steering Wheel ................................................................3-62
Suggestions for Economical Operation ............................5-6
Sunglass Holder ..............................................................3-67Tilt Steering ...................................................................4-22
Tires and Wheels.............................................................7-34
Tonneau Cover ................................................................3-71
Towing ............................................................................6-14
Trailer Towing.................................................................5-12
Trunk Lid ........................................................................3-55V
ehicle Break-In Process ................................................1-3
W
arnings and Indicators ...............................................4-27
Windows ...........................................................................3-8
Index9-2
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