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Knowing your vehicle
To keep items from shifting in the
trunk, you can use the four rings
located in the trunk to attach thecargo net.
✽✽NOTICE
Do not put fragile, bulky or an excessive quantity of items into lug-
gage net. They could be damaged.
LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT
overstretch the netting.
ALWAYS keep face and body
out of recoil path of the net, incase of strap.
DO NOT use the luggage net
when strap has visible signs of
wear or damage.

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Trunk lid open warning (if equipped)
This warning light activates when the
trunk is not closed securely.
Low fuel level warning
This warning light indicates the fuel
tank is nearly empty. The warning
light will come on when the fuel level
has dropped to about 8.5 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible. Door ajar warning
This warning light illuminates when a door is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position. 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.
Front fog light indica- tor (if equipped) This light comes on when the front
fog lights are ON.
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 controlsystem.
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.

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Daytime running light (if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especial-
ly helpful after dawn and before sun-set.
The DRL system will make your low-
beam headlights turn OFF when:
1. The headlight switch is ON.
2. The parklight switch is ON.
3. Engine stops. Headlight leveling device (if equipped)
This manual system is provided to
avoid obstructing oncoming drivers
vision with your headlights. The
headlight level can be adjusted by
rotating the thumb-wheel switch in
accordance with the following set-
tings.Switch setting: 4 Door 5 Door
Position
Loading on
Front seats Rear seats Rear Trunk
0 1 driver - -
2 persons - -
1 2 persons 3 persons -
2 2 persons 3 persons 140 kg
3 1 driver - 410 kg
Loading on
Position Front seats Rear seats Rear luggage
room
0 1 driver - -
2 persons - -
1 2 persons 3 persons -
2 2 persons 3 persons 120 kg
3 1 driver - 380 kg
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Armed stage
The Theft-Alarm system is armed
as follows
 After all doors, engine hood, and
trunk are locked, press the “LOCK ”
button on the transmitter once.The hazard flasher lights will flash
once when the button is pressed,
then twice when the button is
released. (At this time, the alarmdoes not sound.) Alarm stage
The alarm will be activated when: 
Any door is opened without using
the key or the transmitter.
 The trunk lid is opened without
using the key.
 The engine hood is opened.
The alarm sound and flash will be
ON for 30 seconds. During this time,
the engine will not start (For Europe).
The alarm will sound ON for 30 sec-
onds, then OFF for 10 seconds. ThisON/OFF cycle will be repeated three
times. During this time, the engine
will not start (Except Europe). Withheld alarm
When the alarm is armed, the alarm
will not sound if the trunk lid is
opened with either the key or the
transmitter.
However, if the trunk lid is not
opened completely within two sec-
onds after unlocking with the key or
transmitter, or if any of the doors or
hood is opened while the trunk lid is
open and the alarm armed, the
alarm will sound.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Driving your vehicle
Disarmed stage
The armed stage will be deactivated when: The “ ” button on the transmit-
ter is pressed.
After depressing unlock button,
you must open the doors within 30
seconds or all doors will be lockedagain and automatically placed
into the armed stage.
 The ignition switch is in the “ON ”
position.
 The doors are unlocked with the
ignition key. The alarm will be deactivated when: 
The lock ( ), unlock ( ) or
trunk lid open ( ) button on
the transmitter is pressed.
 The ignition switch is in the “ON ”
position for 30 seconds or more.
 The doors are unlocked with the
ignition key.
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NOTICE
If the ignition key is in the ignition
switch, the transmitter will not func-
tion. Avoid trying to start the enginewith the alarm activated.

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Description Fuse rating Protected component
ATM 20A Automatic transaxle control
ECU1 10A Engine control unit
STOP 15A Stop light
F/WIPER 20A Front wiper
R/FOG 10A Rear fog light
F/FOG 15A Front fog light
LO HDLP 15A Headlight (low)
HI HDLP 15A Headlight (high)
A/CON 10A Air conditioner
F/PUMP 15A Fuel pump
T/OPEN 10A Trunk lid opener
FOLD 10A Outside rearview mirror folding
HORN 10A Horn
DEICE 15A Deicer
INJ 15A Injection
SNSR 10A O2 sensor
ECU2 30A Engine control unit
SPARE 10A spare fuse
SPARE 15A spare fuse
SPARE 20A spare fuse
SPARE 30A spare fuse
ABS2 30A Anti-lock brake system
ABS1 30A Anti-lock brake system
IP B+ 50A In panel B+
BLOWER 30A Blower
IGN2 30A Ignition
IGN1 30A IgnitionDescription Fuse rating Protected component
RAD 30A Radiator fan
COND 20A Condenser fan
ALT
120A (Gasoline)Alternator
140A (Diesel)
ATM - Automatic transaxle control relay
WIPER - Wiper relay
F/FOG - Front fog light relay
LO HDLP - Headlight relay (low)
HI HDLP - Headlight relay (high)
A/CON - Air conditioner relay
F/PUMP - Fuel pump relay
DRL - Daytime running light relay
COND2 - Condenser fan relay
HORN - Horn relay
MAIN - Main relay
START - Start motor relay
RAD - Radiator fan relay
COND - Condenser fan relay
Engine compartment

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
The spare tire, jack, jack handle,
wheel lug nut wrench are stored in
the trunk compartment. Move the
carpeting out of the way to reach thisequipment. Removing the spare tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of
removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
from “rattling” while the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.Changing tires
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce
the possibility of personal injury.
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EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED)
There are some emergency com-
modities in the vehicle to help yourespond to the emergency situation. Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is located in the
trunk.
If there is small fire and you know
how to use the fire extinguisher, take
the following steps carefully.
1. Pull the pin at the top of the extin-
guisher that keeps the handle from being accidentally pressed.
2. Aim the nozzle toward the base of the fire.
3. Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ft) away from the fire and squeeze
the handle to discharge the extin-
guisher. If you release the handle,
the discharge will stop.
4. Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base of the fire. After the fire
appears to be out, watch it careful-
ly since it may re-ignite. First aid kit There are some items such as scis-
sors, bandage and adhesive tape
and etc. in the kit to give first aid toan injured person.
Triangle reflector
Place the triangle reflector on the
road to warn oncoming vehicles dur-
ing emergencies, such as when the
vehicle is parked by the roadside due
to any problems.
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