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When your vehicle is being
towed by another vehicle
other than a tow truck (in case
of an emergency)
 Turn the ignition switch to ACC so
the steering wheel isn’t locked.
 Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
 Release the parking bake.
 Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles should not exceed 45 km/h (28 mph) and should not be
towed more than 80 km (50 miles).
 Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles should not be towed in
excess of 88 km/h (55 mph) and
should not be towed more than645 km (400 miles).  Press the brake pedal with more
force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
 More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
 If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.
✽✽ NOTICE
To prevent internal damage to the
transaxle, never tow your vehicle
from the rear (backwards) with all
four tires in contact with the sur-face.
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle
The following methods are effective
when your vehicle is stuck in mud,sand or similar substances that pre-
vent the vehicle from being driven
out under its own power.
 Remove the soil and sand, etc. from the front and the back of the
tires.
 Place a stone or wood under the tires.

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH TIREMOBILITYKIT)
Please read the instructions before
using the TireMobilityKit. Introduction
With the TireMobilityKit you stay
mobile even after experiencing a tire
puncture. The system of compressor
and sealing compound effectively
and comfortably seals most punc-tures in a passenger car tire caused
by nails or similar objects and rein-
flates the tire. After you ensured that
the tire is properly sealed you can
drive cautiously on the tire (up to 200
km / 120 miles) at a max. speed of 80km/h / 50 mph in order to reach a
vehicle or tire dealer to have the tirereplaced.
It is possible that some tires, espe- cially with larger punctures or dam-
age to the sidewall, cannot be sealed
completely. Air pressure loss in the
tire may adversely effect tire per-
formance. For this reason, you
should avoid abrupt steering or other
driving manoeuvres, especially if the
vehicle is heavily loaded or if a trailer
is in use. The TireMobilityKit is not
designed or intended as a perma-nent tire repair method and is to be
used for one tire only.This instruction manual shows you
step by step how to temporarily seal
the puncture simply and reliably.
Read the section "Notes on the safe
use of the TireMobilityKit".
WARNING
Do not use the TireMobilityKit if
a tire is severely damaged bydriving run flat or with insuffi-
cient air pressure. Only punc-tured areas located within thetread region of the tire can be
sealed using the TireMobilityKit.
Damage to the sidewall must
not be repaired due to safetyreasons.
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Maintenance services / 7-3 Normal maintenance schedule / 7-5
Maintenance under severe usage conditions / 7-8
Owner maintenance / 7-10Engine compartment / 7-12
Engine oil and oil filter / 7-14Engine cooling system / 7-17Brakes and clutch / 7-20Parking brake / 7-21Drive belts / 7-22
Power steering / 7-23
Steering wheel / 7-24Manual transaxle / 7-25Automatic transaxle / 7-27Lubricants and fluids / 7-30
Fuel filter / 7-31
Air cleaner / 7-31
Climate control air filter / 7-33
Wiper blades / 7-35
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. *1: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and airconditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*2 : Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts *1 Gasoline I I I I I I I I
Diesel I I I I
Engine oil and Gasoline R R R R R R R R
engine oil filter *2
DieselFor Europe R R R R R R R R
Except Europe
Engine timing belt
I R
Air cleaner element I R I R I R I R
Spark plugs (Gasoline) For Europe R R R R
Except Europe
Valve clearance
I I I I
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap I I I I
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I IFuel filter (
Gasoline) RR
Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (cont.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Brake/clutch fluid For Europe I R I R I R I R
Except EuropeIII IIIII
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I
Drum brakes and linings I I I I
Power steering fluid and hoses I I I I
Steering gear box, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Drive shaft and boots I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R R R R R R R R
Manual transxle fluid (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
For Europe III IIRII
Except EuropeIII IIIII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
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The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Engine oil and Gasoline R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
engine oil filter Diesel For Europe R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, F, G, H, I, J
Execpt Europe R Every
5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner element I C, E
Spark plug Gasoline I B, H
Engine timing belt R Every 60,000 km (37,000 miles) or 48 months D, E, F, G
Manual transaxle fluid For Europe R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I(if equipped)Except Europe R Every 100,000 km (62,000 miles)
Automatic transaxle fluid For Europe R Every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) A, C, E, F, G ,H ,I
(if equipped)Except Europe R Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
Steering gear box, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect when the engine is malfunctioned
and if necessary, replace

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OWNER MAINTENANCE
Owner maintenance schedule
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an AuthorizedKia Dealer at the frequencies indicat-
ed to help ensure safe, dependable
operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.
When you stop for fuel:
 Check the engine oil level.
 Check coolant level in coolant reservoir.
 Check the windshield washer fluid level.  Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
 Note any changes in the sound of
the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
 Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-ahead position.
 Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, levelroad.
 When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
 If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
 Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
 Check parking brake.
 Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is
normal).
At least monthly:
 Check coolant level in the coolantrecovery reservoir.
 Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
 Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
 Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or da-
mage.
 Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
 Check headlight alignment.
 Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
 Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
 Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow out
under pressure. This could
cause serious injury.

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At least once a year :
 Clean body and door drain holes.
 Lubricate door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
 Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
 Lubricate door rubber weather- strips.
 Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season.
 Check the power steering fluid level.
 Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
 Clean battery and terminals.
 Check the brake fluid level. Owner maintenance precau- tions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section,
several procedures can be done only
by an Authorized Kia Dealer with
special tools.
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NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance dur- ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Kia Warranty &
Maintenance book provided with
the vehicle. If you're unsure about
any servicing or maintenance proce-
dure, have it done by an Authorized
Kia Dealer.
WARNING - Maintenance
work
 Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be danger-
ous. You can be seriously
injured while performing some
maintenance procedures. If
you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the propertools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
 Working under the hood with the engine running is danger-
ous. It becomes even more
dangerous when you wear
jewelry or loose clothing.These can become entangled
in moving parts and result in
injury. Therefore, if you must
run the engine while working
under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry
(especially rings, bracelets,
watches, and necklaces) and
all neckties, scarves, and sim-
ilar loose clothing before get-ting near the engine or cool-ing fans.