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In case of an emergency12
6Memory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with memory
fuses to prevent battery discharge if your
vehicle is parked without being operated
for prolonged periods. Use the following
procedures before parking the vehicle for
prolonged period.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver-side knee bolster
cover and pull up the “MEMORY 15A /
AUDIO 15A”.
✽ ✽NOTICE• If the memory fuses are pulled up
from the fuse panel, the warning
chime, audio, clock and interior
lamps, etc., will not operate. Some
items must be reset after replacement.
• Even though the memory fuses are pulled up, the battery can still be dis-
charged by operation of the head-
lights or other electrical devices.
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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at
the frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties 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 reser-voir.
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 steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
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 oper- ation 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 condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
At least monthly: Check coolant level in the coolantrecovery reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
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 condi- tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-
er 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
- Radiationcoolant
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 burns or
other serious injury.
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7
For best battery service : Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the top of the battery clean and
dry.
Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
Battery recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in ashort time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.Items to be reset after the battery hasbeen discharged or the battery hasbeen disconnected. Clock (See Chapter 3)
Climate control system (See Chapter 4)
Audio (See Chapter 3)
Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
(Continued)
When lifting a plastic-cased bat- tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak, resulting in personal injury.
Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
Never attempt to charge the bat- tery when the battery cables are
connected.
The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. Never
touch these components with the
engine running or the ignition
switched on.
Failure to follow the above warn-
ings can result in serious bodily
injury or death.
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Specifications
Light BulbWattage
Headlights (Low) 55
Headlights (High) 55
Front turn signal lights 21
Position lights 5
Side marker (if equipped) 5
Front fog lights (if equipped) 51
Stop and tail lights 21/5
Rear turn signal lights 21
Back-up lights 16
High mounted stop light (if equipped) 16
License plate lights 5
Front map lamp 10
Center dome lamp 10
Trunk room lamp 5
Door courtesy lamps (if equipped) 5
Foot lamp 5
Vanity mirror lamps 5
Light bulbs
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Index
If you have a flat tire ··················\
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···············6-22
Ignition switch ··················\
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··········4-2
Immobilizer system ··················\
··················\
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··3-8
Instrument cluster ··················\
··················\
··················\
·4-24
Instrument panel overview ··················\
··················\
·······2-3
Interior care··················\
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············7-38
Interior features ··················\
··················\
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·····3-86
Interior lights ··················\
··················\
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·········3-83
Interior overview················\
··················\
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········2-2
Keys ··················\
··················\
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·········3-2
Label information ··················\
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··5-15
Lighting ··················\
··················\
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·4-40
Lubricant specifications ··················\
··················\
··········7-35
Lubricants and fluids ··················\
··················\
··············7-17
Luggage net ··················\
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············3-92
Maintenance schedule ··················\
··················\
···············7-3
Maintenance services ··················\
··················\
·················7-2
Manual climate control system··················\
·················4-48\
Manual transaxle ··················\
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·····4-4
Mirrors ··················\
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··3-75Overheating ··················\
··················\
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··············6-2
Overloading ··················\
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Owner maintenance ··················\
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·7-7
Power steering ··················\
··················\
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········7-15
Remote keyless entry ··················\
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Road warning ··················\
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···········6-2
Safety belts··················\
··················\
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··············3-28
Seat ··················\
··················\
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··················\
········3-18
Special driving conditions ··················\
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·········5-6
Specifications ··················\
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············8-2
Starting the engine ··················\
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···4-3
Steering wheel···············\
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Storage compartment ··················\
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Suggestions for economical operation··················\
········5-5
Sunroof ··················\
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··3-90KILM
OSPR