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Headrest adjustment
Adjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and passengers,
but also helps to protect the head
and neck in the event of a collision.
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (➀). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button ( ➁) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desiredposition ( ➂). For best protection,
adjust the headrest so its center is as
high as your ears. Also adjust theheadrest so its distance from the
head is as wide as your fist. Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release lever (
➀) while pulling
upward ( ➁).
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of head and
neck injuries, do not drive the
vehicle with the headrest
removed or improperly posi-tioned.
Do not adjust the driver’s head- rest while driving.
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Headrest adjustment
Adjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and passengers,
but also helps to protect the head
and neck in the event of a collision.
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (➀). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button ( ➁) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desiredposition ( ➂). For best protection,
adjust the headrest so its center is as
high as your ears. Also adjust theheadrest so its distance from the
head is as wide as your fist. Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release button (
➀) while pulling
upward ( ➁).
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of head and
neck injuries, do not drive the
vehicle with the headrest
removed or improperly posi-tioned.

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Headrest adjustment (if equipped)
Adjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and passengers,
but also helps to protect the head
and neck in the event of a collision.
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (➀). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button ( ➁) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desiredposition ( ➂). For best protection,
adjust the headrest so its center is as
high as your ears. Also adjust theheadrest so its distance from the
head is as wide as your fist. Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release lever (
➀) while pulling
upward ( ➁).
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of head and
neck injuries, do not drive the
vehicle with the headrest
removed or improperly posi-tioned.
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 Always make sure that theshoulder belt portion of the
outboard lap/shoulder belt is
positioned midway over the
shoulder, never across the
neck or behind the back.
Moving the child closer to the
center of the vehicle may help
provide a good shoulder belt
fit. The lap belt portion of thelap/shoulder belt or the center
seat lap belt must always be
positioned as low as possible
on the child's hips and as
snug as possible.
 If the seat belt will not proper- ly fit the child, we recommend
the use of an approved boost-
er seat in the rear seat in order
to raise the child's seatingheight so that the seat belt will
properly fit the child.
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 Never allow a child to stand upor kneel on the seat.
 Never use an infant carrier or child safety seat that "hooks"
over a seatback; it may not
provide adequate security inan accident.
 Never allow a child to be held in a person's arms while they
are in a moving vehicle, asthis could result in serious
injury to the child in the event
of an accident or a sudden
stop. Holding a child in a mov-
ing vehicle does not provide
the child with any means of
protection during an accident,
even if the person holding the
child is wearing a seat belt.(Continued)
 Since a safety belt or childrestraint system can become
very hot if it is left in a closed
vehicle, be sure to check the
seat cover and buckles before
placing a child there.
 When the child restraint sys- tem is not in use, store it in the
trunk or fasten it with a safetybelt so that it will not be
thrown forward in the case of
a sudden stop or an accident.
 Children who are too large to be in a child restraint shouldsit in the rear seat and be
restrained with the available
lap/shoulder belts. Never
allow children to ride in the
front passenger seat.
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CAUTION
To avoid injury from sharp
objects, it is recommended thatprotective gloves be worn whenopening the fuel filler door man- ually.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
 All filler caps in engine compart- ment must be correctly installed.
 Gloves, rags or any other com- bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Secure the support rod in its clip.
3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12 inches) height and then let it
drop to properly lock in place.
Make sure the hood is properly
locked before driving. 1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the
release lever. 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 issecurely closed.
CAUTION
 Before closing the hood, make
sure that all engine parts andtools have been removed fromthe engine area and that noone’s hands are near the hoodopening.
 Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible materi-al in the engine compartment.Doing so may cause a heat- induced fire.
FUEL FILLER LID
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Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim widthand offset.WARNING
 When replacing tires, never mix radial, bias-belted, and
bias-type tires. All four tires
should be of the same size,
design and construction. Use
only the tire sizes listed on the
Tire Label found below the
door striker on the driver’s
side. Make sure that all tires
and wheels are the same size
and have the same load-carry-
ing capacity. Use only tire andwheel combinations recom-
mended on the Tire Label or
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Failure to follow these precau-
tions can adversely affect the
safety and handling of your
vehicle.
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 The use of any other tire sizeor type may seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, tire clearance, andspeedometer calibration.
 Driving on worn-out tires is very hazardous and will
reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and trac-tion.
 It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, or necessary,
then replace the two front or
two rear tires as a pair.Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle’shandling.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance,
snow chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height.

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Tire size designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tire size designationmean.
Example tire size designation: 155/70 R13 75T
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.) 155 - Tire width in millimeters.
70 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
height as a percentage of its width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
13 - Rim diameter in inches.
75 - Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.
T - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-tion mean. Example wheel size designation: 4.5 J x 13
4.5 - Rim width in inches. J - Rim contour designation.
13 - Rim diameter in inches. Tire speed ratings
The chart below shows many of the
different speed ratings currently
being used for passenger car. The
speed rating symbol is part of the tire
size designation on the sidewall of
the tire. This symbol corresponds to
that tire's designed maximum safe
operating speed.
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph)
Z Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
Maximum Speed
Speed
Rating
Symbol
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Dimensions Tires
Inflation pressure
Tire Wheel bar (psi,kPa) Front Rear
155/70 R13 4.5J x 13 165/60 R14 5J x 14175/50 R15 5.5J x 15
Specifications
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Item mm (in)
Overall length 3,495 (137.60)
Overall width 1,595 (62.80)
Overall height 1,480 (58.27)
Front tread 1,400 (55.12)
Rear tread 1,385 (54.53)
Wheelbase 2,370 (93.31)
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more
precise and more up-to-date information.
Wheel lug nut torquekg•m (lbft, Nm)
9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
Engine
Gasoline Diesel 175/60 R14 5J x 14 2. 2
(32, 220) 2. 2
(32, 220)
2. 2
(32, 220) 2. 2
(32, 220) 9~11
(65~79, 88~107)