2008 KIA Carens Flash

Features of your vehicle106 41. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob The radio unit may be operated when
the ignition switch is in the "ACC" or
"ON" position. Press the button to
switch the power on. The LCD shows
the radio frequency in the radio mode,
CD/ MP3 track in the CD/MP3 mode.
To switch the power off, press the but-
ton again.
Push the FM/AM or CD/MP3 to turn on
that function without pushing Power
ON-OFF control knob.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase
the volume and turn the knob counter-
clockwise to reduce the volume.2. BAND Select ButtonPressing the FM/AM button changes the
AM, FM1 and FM2 bands. The mode
selected is shown on the display.3. RADIO SCAN ButtonWhen you press the button, frequency is
changed and the next channel is
received automatically.
To stay on a station, press the SCAN but-
ton again.
4. EQ ButtonPress the EQ button to select the CLAS-
SIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF MODE
for the desired tone quality. Each press of
the button changes the display as fol-
lows;5. AUTO SEEK Select Button
(Automatic Channel Selection)Press the AUTO SEEK select button.
When the side is pressed, the unit
will automatically tune to the next higher
frequency and when the side is
pressed, it will automatically tune to the
next lower frequency.6. PRESET STATION Select ButtonsSix stations for AM, FM1 and FM2
respectively can be preset in the elec-
tronic memory circuit.HOW TO PRESET STATIONSSix AM and twelve FM stations may be
programmed into the memory of the
radio.Then, by simply pressing the AM/FM
band select button and/or one of the six
station select buttons, you may recall any
of these stations instantly. To program the
stations, follow these steps:
Press AM/FM selector to set the band
for AM, FM1 and FM2.
Select the desired station to be stored
by seek or manual tuning.
Determine the preset station select
button you wish to use to access that
station.
Press and hold the station select button
for more than 0.8 seconds. A select but-
ton indicator will show in the display indi-
cating which select button you have
depressed. The frequency display will
flash after it has been stored in to the
memory. You should then release the but-
ton, and proceed to program the next
desired station. A total of 18 stations can
be programmed by selecting one AM and
two FM station per button.
When completed, any preset station
may be recalled by selecting AM, FM1
or FM2 band and the appropriate sta-
tion button.
CLASSIC➟POP➟ROCK➟JAZZ➟OFF

Features of your vehicle114 41. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob The radio unit may be operated when
the ignition key is in the "ACC" or “ON”
position. Press the knob to switch the
power on. The LCD shows the radio
frequency in the radio mode or
CD/MP3 track in the CD/MP3 mode or
CD AUTO CHANGER mode. To switch
the power off, press the knob again.
Push the FM/AM or CD/MP3 to turn on
that function without pushing Power
ON-OFF control knob.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase
the volume and turn the knob counter-
clockwise to reduce the volume.2. BAND Select ButtonPressing the FM, AM button changes the
AM, FM1 and FM2 bands. The mode
selected is shown on the display.
3. AUTO SEEK Select Button
(Automatic Channel Selection)Press the AUTO SEEK select button.
When the side is pressed, the unit
will automatically tune to the next higher
frequency and when the side is
pressed, it will automatically tune to the
next lower frequency.4. RADIO SCAN ButtonWhen you press the button, frequency is
changed and the next channel is
received automatically.
To stay on a station, press the SCAN but-
ton again.5. EQ ButtonPress the EQ button to select the CLAS-
SIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF MODE
for the desired tone quality. Each press of
the button changes the display as fol-
lows;6. PRESET STATION Select ButtonsSix stations for AM, FM1 and FM2
respectively can be preset in the elec-
tronic memory circuit.HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM and twelve FM stations may be
programmed into the memory of the
radio. Then, by simply pressing the AM/
FM band select button and/or one of the
six station select buttons, you may recall
any of these stations instantly. To pro-
gram the stations, follow these steps:
Press AM/FM selector to set the band
for AM, FM1 and FM2.
Select the desired station to be stored
by seek or manual tuning.
Determine the preset station select
button you wish to use to access that
station.
Press and hold the station select but-
ton for more than 0.8 seconds. A select
button indicator will show in the display
indicating which select button you have
depressed. The frequency display will
flash after it has been stored into the
memory. You should then release the
button, and proceed to program the
next desired station. A total of 18 sta-
tions can be programmed by selecting
one AM and two FM station per button.
When completed, any preset station
may be recalled by selecting AM, FM1
or FM2 band and the appropriate sta-
tion button.
CLASSIC➟POP➟ROCK➟JAZZ➟OFF

Driving your vehicle36 5E120800AUN-EUDon't let your parking brake
freezeUnder some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. If there is a risk the parking
brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-
ily while you put the gear selector lever in
P and block the rear wheels so the car
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.E120900AUNDon't let ice and snow accumu-
late underneathUnder some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and inter-
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
E121000AUN-ECCarry emergency equipmentDepending on the severity of the weath-
er where you drive your car, you should
carry appropriate emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tow straps or chains, flashlight,
emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper
cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground
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Driving your vehicle
E140400AUNDriving with a trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting out
for the open road, you must get to know
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
feel of handling and braking with the
added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not
nearly so responsive as your vehicle is
by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector(s), lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-
ing and then apply the trailer brake con-
troller by hand to be sure the brakes are
working. This lets you check your electri-
cal connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still work-
ing.
E140401AUNFollowing distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
cle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.E140402AUNPassing You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because of the increased vehicle length,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.E140403AUNBacking up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone guide
you.
E140404AUNMaking turns When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.E140405AUNTurn signals when towing a trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signals
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
er bulbs are still working. You must also
check the lights every time you discon-
nect and then reconnect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
ness.

What to do in an emergency2 6ROAD WARNING F010100AUNHazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as a
warning to other drivers to exercise
extreme caution when approaching,
overtaking, or passing your vehicle.It should be used whenever emergency
repairs are being made or when the vehi-
cle is stopped near the edge of a road-
way.
Depress the flasher switch with the igni-
tion switch in any position. The flasher
switch is located in the center console
switch panel. All turn signal lights will
flash simultaneously.
• The hazard warning flasher operates
whether your vehicle is running or not.
The turn signals do not work when the
hazard flasher is on.
Care must be taken when using the
hazard warning flasher while the vehi-
cle is being towed.
F020100AUN-EUIf the engine stalls at a crossroad
or crossingIf the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the vehi-
cle to a safe place.F020200AUN-EUIf you have a flat tire while drivingIf a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
and let the car slow down while driving
straight ahead. Do not apply the brakes
immediately or attempt to pull off the
road as this may cause a loss of con-
trol. When the car has slowed to such
a speed that it is safe to do so, brake
carefully and pull off the road. Drive off
the road as far as possible and park on
firm, level ground. If you are on a divid-
ed highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.
2. When the car is stopped, turn on your
emergency hazard flashers, set the
parking brake and put the transaxle in
P.
3. Have all passengers get out of the car.
Be sure they all get out on the side of
the car that is away from traffic.IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
WHILE DRIVING
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What to do in an emergency
4. When changing a flat tire, follow the
instruction provided later in this sec-
tion.F020300AUNIf engine stalls while driving1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your
vehicle will not start, contact an
authorized KIA dealer or seek other
qualified assistance.
F030100AUNIf engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly1. If your car has an automatic transaxle,
be sure the gear selector lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-
gency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be
sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate the
starter, the battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be
sure they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start
it. See instructions for "Jump starting".
F030200AUNIf engine turns over normally but
does not start1. Check fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK
position, check all connectors at igni-
tion, coil and spark plugs. Reconnect
any that may be disconnected or
loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine com-
partment.
4. If the engine still does not start, call an
authorized KIA dealer or seek other
qualified assistance.
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
WARNING
If the engine will not start, do not
push or pull the car to start it. This
could result in a collision or cause
other damage. In addition, push or
pull starting may cause the catalyt-
ic converter to be overloaded and
create a fire hazard.

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What to do in an emergency
4. After the spare tire reaches the
ground, continue to turn the
wrench counterclockwise, and
draw the spare tire outside. Never
rotate the wrench excessively, oth-
erwise the spare tire carrier may
be damaged.
5. Remove the retainer (1) from the
center of the spare tire.To store the spare tire:
1. Lay the tire on the ground with the
valve stem facing up.
2. Place the wheel under the vehicle
and install the retainer (1) through
the wheel center.
3. Turn the wrench clockwise until it
clicks.
F070300AUN-EUChanging tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into (Park) with
automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash-
er.
WARNING
Ensure the spare tire retainer is
properly aligned with the center
of the spare tire to prevent the
spare tire “rattling”. Otherwise,
it may cause the spare tire to fall
off the carrier and lead to an
accident.
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Maintenance
G030103AUNAt least monthly: Check coolant level in the engine
coolant 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.
G030104AUNAt 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.
G030105AUN-EUAt 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 weatherstrips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic
transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.