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1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push therelease button located on the dri-
ver ’s lower door. 3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap counter-clockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it lightly and make sure that it is
securely closed.FUEL FILLER LID
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WARNING
To avoid injury from sharp
objects, it is recommended that
protective gloves be worn when
opening the fuel filler door man-
ually.
WARNING
- Refueling
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cause serious injuries.
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap is
venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
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WARNING
Automotive fuels are flamma-
ble/explosive materials. When
refueling, please note the fol-
lowing guidelines carefully.
Failure to follow these guide-
lines may result in severe per-
sonal injury, severe burns or
death by fire or explosion.
Before refueling always note
the location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station facility.
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle or fuel filler cap, you
should eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity
discharge by touching anoth-
er metal part of the front of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.
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Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refuel-
ing. Do not touch, rub or slide
against any item or fabric
(polyester, satin, nylon, etc.)
capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors resulting in explosion.
If you must re-enter the vehi-
cle, you should once again
eliminate potentially danger-
ous static electricity dis-
charge by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, away from
the fuel filler neck, nozzle or
other gasoline source.
When using a portable fuel con-
tainer be sure to place the con-
tainer on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity dis-
charge from the container can
ignite fuel vapors causing a
fire. Once refueling has begun,
contact with the vehicle should
be maintained until the filling is
complete. Use only portable
fuel containers designed to
carry and store gasoline.
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Do not use cellular phones
around a gas station or while
refueling any vehicle. Electric
current and/or electronic
interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire. If
you must use your cellular
phone use it in a place away
from the gas station.
When refueling always shut
the engine off. Sparks pro-
duced by electrical compo-
nents related to the engine
can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire. Always insure that the
engine is OFF before and dur-
ing refueling. Once refueling
is complete, check to make
sure the fuel filler cap and
door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.
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✽ ✽NOTICE• Make sure to refuel with gasoline
(unleaded fuel) only for the gaso-
line engine vehicles.
• Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is securely closed after refuel-
ing.
• If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a genuine
Kia cap or the equivalent specified
for your vehicle. 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.
• Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
fuel spilled on painted surfaces
may damage the paint.
• A loose fuel filler cap may cause the “Check Engine” (Malfunction
Indicator) light in the instrument
panel to illuminate unnecessarily.
• If the fuel filler lid will not open in cold weather because the area
around it is frozen, push or lightly
tap the lid.
When fuel filler lid does not open
with the release button1. Open the trunk.
2. Pull the emergency hook for fuel filler lid inside the trunk.
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Do not light any fire around a
gas station. DO NOT use
matches or a lighter and DO
NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cig-
arette in your vehicle while at
a gas station especially during
refueling. Automotive fuel is
highly flammable and can,
when ignited, result in explo-
sion by flames.
If a fire breaks out during refu-
eling, leave the vicinity of the
vehicle, and immediately con-
tact the manager of the gas
station or contact the police
and local fire department.
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Engine temperature gauge This gauge shows the temperature
of the engine coolant when the igni-
tion switch is ON.
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine. If your vehicle over-
heats, refer to “Overheating” in the
Index.✽ ✽
NOTICEIf the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the
“H” position, it indicates overheat-
ing that may damage the engine.
Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the approx-
imate amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
Fuel tank capacity - 18.49 US gal.
(70 litres).
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a
low fuel warning light, which will illu-
minate when the fuel level has
dropped to about 2.38 US gal. (9
liters).
Instrument panel illuminationWhen the vehicle’s parking lights or
headlights are on, rotate the illumina-
tion control knob to adjust the instru-
ment panel illumination intensity.
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Door ajar warningThis warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)This light illuminates when the immo-
bilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
If this light turns off or blinks when
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion before starting the engine, have
the system checked by an authorized
Kia Dealer.
Headlight high beam
indicator This indicator illuminates when the
headlights are on and in the high
beam position or when the turn sig-
nal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-
Pass position.
Malfunction indicator
(if equipped)This indicator light is part of the
Engine Control System which moni-
tors various emission control system
components. If this light illuminates
while driving, it indicates that a
potential problem has been detected
somewhere in the emission control
system.
Generally, your vehicle will continue
to be drivable and will not need tow-
ing, but have the system checked by
an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as
possible.✽ ✽
NOTICEA loose fuel filler cap may cause the
On Board Diagnostic System
Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) in
the instrument panel to illuminate
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TRAILER TOWING✽ ✽NOTICE
Pulling a trailer improperly can
damage your vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by your
warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,
follow the advice in this section.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To
identify what the vehicle trailering
capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in
“Weight of the Trailer” that appears
later in this section. Remember that
trailering is different than just driving
your vehicle by itself. Trailering
means changes in handling, durabil-
ity, and fuel economy. Successful,
safe trailering requires correct equip-
ment, and it has to be used properly.
This section contains many time-
tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that of
your passengers. Please read this
section carefully before you pull a
trailer.
WARNING
- Towing a
trailer
If you don't use the correct
equipment and drive properly,
you can lose control when you
pull a trailer. For example, if the
trailer is too heavy, the brakes
may not work well - or even at
all. You and your passengers
could be seriously or fatally
injured. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in
this section.
Item Specification
Maximum trailer Without trailer brakes 1000 (453)
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Fuse/Relay panel descriptionInside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.
C/FAN20A
FUSE
PULLER
P/SEAT(FR) 30A
H/
LP (LO-LH) HORN
START
IGN SW-2 30A
R/FAN 30A R/FAN
A/CON FAN-2WIPER (LO)
TAIL
LP
H/LP (HI)
A/CON FAN-1
FOG
LP(FR)
FUEL PUMP A/CON
16
2738
11 12 16 20
15
14
17
1822
23
19 25 24
27
21
13
9
10
4
5 28
26
IGN SW-1
30A
ABS 230A
ABS 1 30A
1. FUEL PUMP
2. H/LP (LO-LH)
3. ABS
4. INJECTOR
5. A/CON COMP
6. ATM RLY
7. ECU RLY
8. IGN COIL
9. O2 SNSR
10. ENG SNSR
(20A)
(15A)
(10A)
(10A)
(10A)
(20A)
(20A)
(20A)
(15A)
(15A)
11. HORN
12. TAIL LP
13. H/LP WASHER
14. ETS
15. FOG LP (FR)
16. H/LP (HI)
17. SPARE
18. SPARE
19. SPARE
20. SPARE
(15A)
(20A)
(20A)
(20A)
(15A)
(15A)
(30A)
(20A)
(15A)
(10A)
21. BLOWER MTR
22. S/WARMER
23. AMP
24. DRL
25. H/LP (LO-RH)
26. P/FUSE-1
27. ECU
28. ECS NOT USED
(30A)
(30A)
(20A)
(15A)
(15A)
(30A)
(10A)
(15A)
USE THE DESIGNATED FUSE AND RELAY ONLT.
Engine compartment
10A
B/ALARM
15A
A/BAG
20A
C/LIGHTER
10AS/WARMER20AP/WDW(RH)15AP/HANDLE15AT/SIG LP30AHTD GLASS15A
TRUNK OPEN
SHUNT CONN
USE ONLY DESIGNATED FUSE ONLY
POWER/CONN
15ASTOP LP
10A
MIRROR HTD
10ALAN UNIT
10AB/ALARM
10ADR LP
15AAV.CLOCK
30AP/SEAT(RR)
10A
BACK WARN'G
10AROOM LP
15AF/LID OPEN
10ATAIL LP(RH)
10ATAIL LP(LH)
15A
FOG LP(RR), PIC
20AP/WDW(LH)
10AEPS
10A
CURTAIN(RR)
10AA/CON
20AWIPER(FR)
10A
LAN UNIT 10A
H/LP 10A
CLOCK
20A
P/OUTLET 10A
T/REDUCER
10A
AV
10A
A/BAG IND 10A
B/UP LP
10A
CLUSTER 10A
ENG SNSR
10A
TRIP COMPUTER
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Maintenance67SCHEDULE 1 - NORMAL MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Number of Months or Miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
Months 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105
Miles x 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105
(km x 1,000)
(12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96) (108) (120) (132) (144) (156) (168)
Fuel filter R R
Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Vaccum and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Fuel tank air filter I R I R I R I
Battery condition I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I
Brake pedal Inspect frequently depending on the condition
Parking brake I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid I I I I I I I
I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.