2007 KIA CERATO Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s Air Bag*
2. Light control / Turn signals
3. Instrument cluster
4. Wiper/Washer
5. Ignition switch
6. Seat warmer*
7. Hazard
8. Climate control system
9. Shift lever*
10. Passenger’s airbag*
11. Glove box
12. Audio controls*
13. Auto cruise controls*
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick*
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Engine oil dipstick
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
* : if equipped

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Immobilizer system / 3-5
Door locks / 3-7
Window / 3-12 Seat / 3-16Safety belts / 3-30
Airbags-supplemental restraint system / 3-54
Trunk / 3-75Hood / 3-77
Fuel filler lid / 3-79
Mirrors / 3-82
Interior lights / 3-86
Storage compartment / 3-87
Interior features / 3-90
Sunroof / 3-95Luggage net / 3-99Antenna / 3-100Audio system / 3-102
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CAUTION
Use only Kia original parts for
the ignition key in your vehicle.If an aftermarket key is used, theignition switch may not return to ON after START. If this hap-pens, the starter will continue tooperate causing damage to the starter motor and possible firedue to excessive current in thewiring.
The key code number is stamped on
the plate attached to the key set.
Should you lose your keys, this num-
ber will enable an authorized Kia
Dealer to duplicate the keys easily.
Remove the plate and store it in a
safe place. Also, record the code
number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle. Key operations
Master key
Used to start the engine, lock and
unlock the doors, lock and unlock the
glove box (if equipped), and open the
trunk (if equipped).
KEYS
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WARNING
- Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous even if the key is not
in the ignition. Children copy
adults and they could place the
key in the ignition. The ignition
key would enable children to
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehi-
cle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even
death. Never leave the keys in
your vehicle with unsupervised
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(1) Lock button
(2) Unlock button
(3) Panic button
(4) Trunk lid open button
Lock (1)
All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed.
Unlock (2)
All doors are unlocked if the unlock
button is pressed.
After depressing this button, the
doors will be locked automatically
unless you open them within 30 sec-
onds.
Panic (3) (if equipped)
The horn sounds and hazard lamp
will flash for about 27 seconds if this
button is pressed.
Trunk lid open (4) (if equipped)
The trunk lid opens if this button is pressed.
✽✽NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of following occur:
- The ignition key is in ignition switch.
- You exceed the operating distance limit (30 m).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interferewith normal operation of the
transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, con-
tact an authorized Kia Dealer.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
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NOTICE
Keep the transmitter away from
water or any liquid. If the keylessentry system is inoperative due to
exposure to water or liquids, it will
not be covered by your manufactur-
er vehicle warranty.
Operational distance may vary
depending upon the area the trans-
mitter is used in. For example, if the
vehicle is parked near police sta-
tions, government and public offices,
broadcasting stations, military instal-
lations, airports, or transmitting tow-
ers, etc. Battery replacement
Transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium bat-
tery which will normally last for sev-
eral years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter
center cover. 2. Replace the battery with new one.
When replacing the battery, make
sure the battery positive “+” sym-
bol faces up as indicated in the
illustration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
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✽✽NOTICE
The keyless entry system transmit-
ter is designed to give you years of
troublefree use, however it can mal-
function if exposed to moisture or
static electricity. If you are unsure
how to use your transmitter or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
For replacement of transmitter, see
an Authorized Kia Dealer for repro-
gramming.
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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.✽✽
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.CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It isdesigned to give years of trou- blefree service, however youshould avoid exposure to mois-ture, static electricity and roughhandling. Immobilizer system malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizersystem to malfunction and should only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments or modifications to the immobilizersystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.