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Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. When you require service, remember that your dealer
knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trainedtechnicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kiareplacement parts and is dedicated to your complete sat-isfaction. Because subsequent owners require this important infor- mation as well, this publication should remain with thevehicle if it is sold. This manual will familiarize you with operational, main- tenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It
is supplemented by a Warranty and Maintenance bookthat provides important information on all warrantiesregarding your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped withan audio system, you will also have a Kia Integrated
Audio System manual explaining its operation. We urgeyou to read these publications carefully and follow therecommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe oper-ation of your new vehicle.
Kia offers a great variety of options, components and fea- tures for its various models. Therefore, the equipment described in this manual, along with the various illustrations, may not all be applicable toyour particular vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this man-ual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves theright to discontinue or change specifications or design atany time without notice and without incurring any obli-gation. If you have questions, always check with your
Kia Dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your motor- ing pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle. © 2007 Kia Motors Corp. All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, elec- tronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system ortranslation in whole or part is not permitted without writ-ten authorization from Kia Motors Corporation. Printed in Korea
Foreword

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Your vehicle at a glance
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*
* : if equippedOLD006003

1 23456789Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-3
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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When repairing or scrapping thevehicles
Repairing steering wheel, instru- ment panel, center console or
roofs, or installing car audio aroundcenter console or painting front
metal sheet could disable the
airbag system. Have them checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
When leaving the vehicle at an authorized Kia dealer, inform that
the vehicle is equipped with airbag
system, and leave the owner’s
manual in the vehicle.
Since airbag system contains explosive chemical substances,
contact an authorized Kia dealer
when scrapping the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not modify any part of the
Supplemental Restraint System. Excessive modification couldmake the airbag system ineffec-tive.
WARNING
Do not modify your steering wheel, seat or any other part of the Supplemental Restraint
System. Modification could
make the system inoperable.
Do not work on the system’s components or wiring. This
could cause the airbags to
inflate inadvertently, possibly
seriously injuring someone.
Working on the system could
also disable the system so
that the airbags would not
deploy in a collision.
Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, installing,
repairing, or any work on the
steering wheel must be per-
formed by a qualified Kia tech-
nician. Improper handling of
the airbag system may result
in serious personal injury.

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Fixed rod antenna (if equipped)
Your car uses a fixed rod antenna to
receive both AM and FM broadcast
signals.
This antenna is removable. To
remove the antenna, turn it counter-
clockwise. To install the antenna, turn
it clockwise. Roof type antenna (if equipped)
If your vehicle has an audio system, an amplifying antenna is installed in
your vehicle.
This antenna can be removed from
the vehicle when you wash your
vehicle.
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NOTICE

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How car audio works
AM(MW, LW) and FM radio signals are
broadcast from transmitter towers
located around your city. They are
intercepted by the radio antenna on
your car. This signal is then received by
the radio and sent to your car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has
reached your vehicle, the precise
engineering of your audio system
ensures the best possible quality
reproduction. However, in some
cases the signal coming to your vehi-
cle may not be strong and clear. This
can be due to factors such as the dis-
tance from the radio station, close-
ness of other strong radio stations or
the presence of buildings, bridges or
other large obstructions in the area. AM(MW, LW) broadcasts can be
received at greater distances than
FM broadcasts. This is because
AM(MW, LW) radio waves are trans-
mitted at low frequencies. These
long, low frequency radio waves can
follow the curvature of the earth
rather than travelling straight out into
the atmosphere. In addition, they
curve around obstructions so that
they can provide better signal cover-
age.
FM broadcasts are transmitted at high frequencies and do not bend to
follow the earth's surface. Because
of this, FM broadcasts generally
begin to fade at short distances from
the station. Also, FM signals are eas-
ily affected by buildings, mountains,
or other obstructions. These can
result in certain listening conditions
which might lead you to believe a
problem exists with your radio. The
following conditions are normal and
do not indicate radio trouble:
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• Fading - As your car moves awayfrom the radio station, the signal
will weaken and sound will begin to
fade. When this occurs, we sug-
gest that you select anotherstronger station.
Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the
transmitter and your radio can dis-turb the signal causing static or
fluttering noises to occur. Reducing
the treble level may lessen this
effect until the disturbance clears. Station Swapping - As a FM signal
weakens, another more powerfulsignal near the same frequency
may begin to play. This is because
your radio is designed to lock onto
the clearest signal. If this occurs,select another station with astronger signal.
Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signals being received from sever-
al directions can cause distortion
or fluttering. This can be caused bya direct and reflected signal from
the same station, or by signals
from two stations with close fre-
quencies. If this occurs, selectanother station until the conditionhas passed.
Using a cellular phone or a two-
way radio
When a cellular phone is used inside
the vehicle, noise may be produced
from the audio equipment. This doesnot mean that something is wrong
with the audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a
place as far as possible from theaudio equipment.
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When using a communicationsystem such a cellular phone ora radio set inside the vehicle, a separate external antenna mustbe fitted. When a cellular phoneor a radio set is used with an internal antenna alone, it mayinterfere with the vehicle's elec-trical system and adversely affect safe operation of the vehi-cle.
WARNING
Don't use a cellular phone when
you are driving, You must stop
at a safe place to use a cellular
phone.

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Care of cassette tapes (if equipped)
Because the thickness of a cas-
sette tape with the total playback
time of over 60 minutes (C-60) are
too thin, we suggest that you do
not use any of them to avoid hav-ing tapes being tangled.
To achieve better sound quality, periodically clean the tape head
using a cotton stick with colorlessalcohol (once per month).
If a tape is too loose, fasten it to reel by winding with objects like a pencil.
Because dust or foreign objects on a cassette tape may damage the
playback head, always store tapes
in their cases when not in use.
Make sure cassette tapes are kept away from magnetic devices (TV,stereo system, etc) in order to
achieve better sound quality.

Be certain that no objects or sub-stances other than cassette tapes are
inserted into the cassette tape player.
Because tape media can be dis- torted when exposed to direct sun-
light, Do not leave cassette tapes
on the seats, dashboard or near
the back windshield. Care of disc (if equipped)
If the temperature inside the car is too
high, open the car windows for venti-
lation before using your car audio.
It is illegal to copy and use MP3/WMA/AAC/WAVE files without
permission(If equipped with M465,use only MP3/WMA, If equipped
with M445, use only CD-DA). Use
CDs that are created only by lawful
means.
Do not apply volatile agents such as benzene and thinner, normal
cleaners and magnetic sprays
made for analogue disc onto CDs.
To prevent the disc surface from getting damaged. Hold and carry
CDs by the edges or the edges of
the center hole only.
Clean the disc surface with a piece of soft cloth before playback (wipe it
from the center to the outside edge.).
Do not damage the disc surface or attach pieces of sticky tape orpaper onto it.
Make sure on undesirable matter other than CDs are inserted into
the CD player (Do not insert morethan one CD at a time). Keep CDs in their cases after use
to protect them from scratches or
dirt.
Depending on the type of CD- R/CD-RW CDs, certain CDs may
not operate normally according to
manufacturing companies or mak-
ing and recording methods. In such
circumstances, if you still continue
to use those CDs, they may cause
the malfunction of your car audiosystem.
✽✽ NOTICE - Playing an
Incompatible Copy-Protected
Audio CD
Some copy-protected CDs, which do not comply with the internationalaudio CD standards(Red Book),
may not play on your car audio.Please note that if you try to play
copyprotected CDs and the CD
player of your car audio is not per-
forming to your expectation, thismay be caused by those CDs and nota defect in the device itself. Please
replace those CDs.