2008 KIA Amanti Owner's Manual

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Knowing your vehicle
✦In the case that you want to
know the distance to fuel
empty (DTE).
Please select the mode of the distance to
fuel empty by adjusting [TRIP] button,
mode transition function key of concen-
tration key.
[Mode screen of the distance to fuel
empty]
• It displays the possible driving distance
with current fuel level.
• The distance to fuel empty is displayed by 1km unit and if the distance to fuel
empty is less than 50km (30mi.) then '-
--' will flash on the LCD. • If ‘---’ display does not disappear in
fueling, please push TRIP and RESET
button on concentration keys simulta-
neously for more than 5 seconds.
• ‘OFF’ is displayed when fuel sender isn’t connected. • When the actual driving distance is
reduced 1km, the distance to fuel
empty can reduce 2~4km according to
the road condition and fuel efficiency.
✽ NOTICE
Please note that the distance to fuel
empty can change with the driver's driv-
ing habit, road condition and other
causes.
• If fuel sensor makes wrong determina-
tion, feedback algorithm can adjust to
exact possible driving distance.
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✦In the case that you’d like to
know the average vehicle
speed (AVS).
Please select the mode of average vehi-
cle speed by adjusting [TRIP] button,
mode transition function key of the con-
centration key.
[Mode screen of average vehicle speed]
• The average vehicle speed is displayedfrom switch on the ignition to the pres-
ent in the display part of trip information.
• The average vehicle speed initializes when ACC is OFF status.
• The average vehicle speed is displayed by ‘---’ when ACC becomes on in off
status.
• It shows average vehicle speed from engine ON.
• Average vehicle speed range is 0~250km/h(0~154 MPH) and the value
is updated every 1 second. • The average speed includes the time
the car is stopped (0Km/h).
• If [RESET] button in the concentration keys is pressed more than one second,
the average vehicle speed until the
present becomes 0 km/h and the aver-
age speed is recalculated again from
the current.
✦In the case that you’d like to
know the average fuel con-
sumption (AFC).
Please select the mode of average fuel
consumption rate by adjusting [TRIP]
button, mode transition function key of
the concentration key.
[Mode screen of average fuel consump-
tion] • The figure that is displayed in the dis-
play part of trip information displays
average consuming amount of fuel.
• Average fuel consumption mode dis- plays average fuel amount to be con-
sumed when the vehicle is driving in
100 km.
• The display range of the average fuel consumption is from 0.0 to 99.9 L/100
and the change amount of fuel is dis- played in the screen per second.
• If [RESET] button of concentration key is pressed more than one second, the
average fuel is initialized into 0.0L/100
and the average fuel consumption is
displayed again after driving from the
present to the point of view running 0.5
km.
• The average fuel consumption could increase because the driving distance
is short during the stop of driving, but
the normal fuel rate is displayed if you
continue to drive.
• The average fuel consumption displays the previous value if ACC is on again in
off status of ACC.

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Knowing your vehicle
✦In case that you’d like to know
driving time (DT).
Please select the mode of driving time by
adjusting [TRIP] button, mode transition
function key of the concentration key.
[Mode screen of driving time]
• The figure that is displayed in the dis-play part of trip information displays
driving time until the present.
• The range displayed driving time is from 0:00 to 99:59 and driving time is
accumulated from 0:00 again when
driving time is beyond 99:59.
• The driving time is displayed by ‘---’ when ACC becomes on in off status.
• If [RESET] button of concentration key is pressed more than one second, the
driving time is initialized into 0:00 and
the driving time is accumulated again
from the current.
✦In the case that you’d like to
adjust the clock and the calen-
dar
To adjust clock & calendar, push [CLOCK
MODE] button briefly on the concentra-
tion key.
[The screen of clock]
• This is always displayed after ACC ison.
• Push [CLOCK MODE]to change mode. ‘HOUR’➟ ‘MINUTE’➟ ‘MONTH’➟‘DAY’
light up every 0.5 second.
• If [CLOCK MODE] button is pressed, time can be set up and change with the
part of hour flicker in the same time. In
this time, please set up the change of
time by using [ ], [ ] buttons of
concentration key. • In order to set up minute after seting up
hour, please press [CLOCK MODE]
button. The method to changing the
minute like that of changing the hour is
to set up by using [ ], [ ] of con-
centration key.
• When ‘DAY’ blinks, push [CLOCK MODE] to cancel time adjust mode
and time setting is finished.
• The adjustment mode will be canceled when you press the CLOCK SET but-
ton. The 'second' will start from ‘0’.
• The other buttons are not operated within ten seconds after [CLOCK
MODE] button is pressed, modified
mode is dismissed.
• If [ ], [ ] buttons of the concentra- tion key have been pressed for more
two seconds [ ], [ ] buttons
become FAST COUNT.
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Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-4
Automatic transaxle / 4-5
Brake system / 4-10
Steering wheel / 4-17
Cruise control system / 4-19
Electronic stability control / 4-22
Instrument cluster / 4-25
Gauges / 4-26
Warnings and indicators / 4-28
Lighting / 4-34
Wipers and washers / 4-38
Defroster / 4-41
Hazard warning flasher / 4-42
Automatic climate control system / 4-43
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-53
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a door is opened, the ignition
switch will be illuminated for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
approximately 10 seconds after closing
the door or when the ignition switch is
turned on.
Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward
the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative. ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in this
position.
✽ NOTICE
If the driver has difficulty turning the
ignition key to the START position, turn
the steering wheel right and left to
release the tension and then turn the
key.
IGNITION SWITCH
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Driving your vehicle
Automatic transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, the shift lever must be in
the P (Park) position.WARNING - Ignition key
• Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. Thi s would result in lo ss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cau se an
immediate accident.
• The anti-theft s teering column
lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the
driver’ s seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in P
(Park), set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these pre-
cautions are not taken.
• Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle i s in motion. The pre s-
ence of your hand or arm in thi s
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
• Do not put any movable thing s
around the driver’ s seat as they
can disturb your driving and may
cause accidents.

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1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, itshould be started without depressing
the accelerator.
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) po sition. If
traffic and road condition s permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turn the ignition
s witch to the START po sition in an
attempt to restart the engine.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate s hoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heel s,ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal.

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Driving your vehicle
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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Depress the brake pedal when shifting.The shift lever can be moved freely.
+ (UP)
- (DOWN)Sports mode
Automatic mode