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2. Remove the socket from the hous-
ing by turning the socket counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the sock-et align with the slots on the hous-ing.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it until the
tabs on the bulb align with the slots
in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it
locks into place.
5. Install the socket in the housing by aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the housing. Insert the
socket into the housing and turn the
socket clockwise. Side repeater light bulb replacement (if equipped)
1. Remove the light assembly from
the vehicle by pushing the lens for-
ward and pulling the assembly out.
2. Disconnect the bulb electrical con- nector.
3. Separate the socket and the lens parts by turning the socket count-
er clockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
lens part. 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb in the socket.
6. Reassemble the socket and the lens part.
7. Connect the bulb electrical con- nector.
8. Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Rear fog light bulb replace- ment (if equipped)
If the light bulb is not operating, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
Kia Dealer.
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EXTERIOR CARE
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warningand caution statements that appearon the label. Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash itthoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear andclean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately. Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may beused.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-ish.✽✽
NOTICE
Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight orwhen the body of the vehicle iswarm.
CAUTION
Water washing in the engine compartment including highpressure water washing maycause the failure of electricalcircuits located in the engine compartment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle as this may damage them.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forwardspeed.
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Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects,use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright- metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound. Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attentionto these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-ing.WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forwardspeed.

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Specifications
Light Bulb Wattage
Headlights (Low/High) 55/60
Front turn signal lights 21
Position lights 5
Side repeater lights* 5
Front fog lights* 27
55 : projection type
Stop and tail lights 21/5
Rear turn signal lights 21
Back-up lights 16
Rear fog light* 21
High mounted stop light* 21 or LED
License plate lights 5
Front map lamp 10
Center dome lamp 10
Trunk room lamp 5
Light bulbs * : if equipped

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Index
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-90
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Label information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Lubricants and fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Luggage net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-99
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions . . . . . . . 7-9Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7, 7-23
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82
Normal maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Remote keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
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