2006 KIA CERATO service

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Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. When you require service, remember that your dealer
knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trainedtechnicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kiareplacement parts and is dedicated to your complete sat-isfaction. Because subsequent owners require this important infor- mation as well, this publication should remain with thevehicle if it is sold. This manual will familiarize you with operational, main- tenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It
is supplemented by a Warranty and Maintenance bookthat provides important information on all warrantiesregarding your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped withan audio system, you will also have a Kia Integrated
Audio System manual explaining its operation. We urgeyou to read these publications carefully and follow therecommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe oper-ation of your new vehicle.
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Foreword

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Knowing your vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key, and antenna coil in the
key cylinder and BCM (Body Control
Module) in the instrument panel.
With this system, whenever you
insert your ignition key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to ON, the
antenna coil in the ignition switch
receives a signal from the transpon-
der in the ignition key and then sendsthe signal to the BCM (Body controlModule).
The BCM checks the signal whether
the ignition key is valid.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.To deactivate the immobilizer sys-tem:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi-tion.
To activate the immobilizer sys- tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
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NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobilizer keys
around.Otherwise the engine may not start
or may stop soon after it starts. Keepeach key separately not to have any
malfunction after you receive yournew vehicle.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It is designed to give years of trou-blefree service, however youshould avoid exposure to mois- ture, static electricity and roughhandling. Immobilizer systemmalfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizer system to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer. Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the immobilizer system are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.

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WARNING
 Pre-tensioners are designed to operate once. After activa-
tion, pre-tensioner seat belts
must be replaced. All seat
belts, of any type, should
always be replaced after they
have been worn during a colli-sion.
 Do not attempt to inspect or replace the pre-tensioner seat
belts yourself. This must be
done by an authorized Kia
dealer.CAUTION
The pre-tensioner seat belt
assembly mechanisms becomehot during activation. Do nottouch the pre-tensioner seat belt assembly for several min-utes after they have been acti-vated.
WARNING
 Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies.
 Do not attempt to service or repair the pre-tensioner seat
belt system in any manner.
 Improper handling of the pre- tensioner seat belt assem-
blies, and failure to heed the
warnings not to strike, modify,
inspect, place, service orrepair the pre-tensioner seat
belt assemblies may lead to
improper operation or inad-
vertent activation causing
serious injury.
Always wear the seat belts when driving or riding in a
motor vehicle.

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Knowing your vehicle
➀Driver’s airbag
(see page 3- 59)
➁ Front passenger’s airbag
(if equipped, see page 3- 60)
➂ Side airbag
(if equipped, see page 3- 62)
➃ Curtain Airbag
(if equipped, see page 3- 62)
➄ Front impact sensor
(if equipped, see page 3- 64)
➅ Side impact sensor
(if equipped, see page 3- 64)
➆ SRS Control Module
(see page 3- 64)
■ Airbag inflation condition
(see page 3- 65)
■ Airbag non-inflation condition
(see page 3- 67)
■ Airbag warning light
(see page 3- 72)
■ Airbag service
(see page 3- 72)
■ Airbag warning label
(see page 3- 74) What your airbag system does
Driver’s airbag and front passenger’s airbag are designed to supplement
the protection offered by the safety
belt in certain frontal collisions.
Likewise, side airbag and curtainairbags are designed to supplement
the protection offered by the safety
belt in side collisions. Safety belts
are designed to reduce the injury of
the driver or passengers in case of
light impact or collision. However, to
help reduce impact on driver or pas-
sengers in a serious collision, seat
belts must also be correctly worn.
What your airbag system does not do The air bag system is designed to
supplement the protection offered by
the safety belt system. IT IS NOT A
SUBSTITUTE FOR THE SAFETY
BELT.

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Airbag warning light
The purpose of airbag warning light
in your instrument panel is to alert
you of a potential problem with your
airbag - Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS). When the ignition switch is turned
ON, the indicator light should blink or
illuminate for approximately 6 sec-
onds, then go off.
Have the system checked if:
 The light does not turn on briefly
when you turn the ignition ON.
 The light stays on after the engine starts.
 The light comes on while the vehi- cle is in motion. Airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System) service
Your Supplemental Restraint System
is virtually maintenance-free. There
are no parts which you can service.
You must have the system serviced
under the following circumstances:
 If an airbag ever inflates, the airbag
must be replaced. Do not try to
remove or discard the airbag by
yourself. This must be done by an
authorized Kia dealer.
 If the airbag warning indicator light alerts you to a problem, have the
airbag system checked as soon as
possible. Otherwise, your airbag
system may be ineffective.
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Driving your vehicle
R (reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
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NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransaxle if you shift into R whilethe vehicle is in motion, except as
explained in “Rocking the Vehicle”,in this manual.
N (neutral)
With the gearshift in the N position,
the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakesare applied.
D (drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transaxle will automati-cally shift through a 4-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator fully, at
which time the transaxle will auto-
matically downshift to the next lower
gear.

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Moving up a steep grade from
a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a
standing start, depress the brake
pedal, shift the shift lever to D
(Drive). Select the appropriate gear
depending on load weight and steep-
ness of the grade, and release the
parking brake. Depress the accelera-
tor gradually while releasing the
service brakes. Shift lock system (if equipped)
For your safety, the Automatic
Transaxle has a shift lock system
which prevents shifting the transaxle
out of P (Park) unless the brakepedal is depressed. 
Type A
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Depress the lock release button and move the shift lever.
 Type B (If the ignition key inter-
lock system is equipped)
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition to the ON position.
3. Depress the lock release button and move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, a
chattering sound near the shift lever
may be heard. This is a normal con-dition. Ignition key interlock system (if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position. If the ignition switch
is in any other position, the key can-
not be removed.

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Driving your vehicle
Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted
brakes that adjust automatically
through normal usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of astalled engine or some other reason,
you can still stop your vehicle by
applying greater force to the brake
pedal than you normally would. The
stopping distance, however, will be
longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially
depleted each time the brake pedal
is applied. Do not pump the brake
pedal when the power assist has
been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when
necessary to maintain steering con-
trol on slippery surfaces.In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while
the vehicle is in motion, you can
make an emergency stop with the
parking brake. The stopping dis-
tance, however, will be much greater
than normal.
BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING
- Parking brake
Pulling the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving at normal
speeds can cause a sudden
loss of control of the vehicle. If
you must use the parking brake
to stop the vehicle, use great
caution in applying the brake.
WARNING - Brakes
 Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal.This will create abnormal high
brake temperatures, exces-sive brake lining and pad
wear, and increased stoppingdistances.
 When descending a long or
steep hill, shift to a lower gear
and avoid continuous applica-
tion of the brakes. Continuousbrake application will cause
the brakes to overheat and
could result in a temporary
loss of braking performance.
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