2008 KIA PICANTO ESP

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Features of your vehicle
1. FM/AM Selection Button
Turns to FM/AM mode and toggles FM1 and FM2➟AM ➟FM1··· when the button is
pressed each time.
2. Automatic Channel Selection
Button
When the [SEEK ] button is pressed, it
reduces the band frequency by 100KHzto automatically select a channel.
Stops at the previous frequency if no
channel is found.
When the [SEEK ] button is pressed, it
increases the band frequency by 100KHzto automatically select a channel.
Stops at the previous frequency if no
channel is found.
3. Power ON/OFF & Volume ControlButton
Turns ON/OFF when the IGNITION
SWITCH is on ACC or ON.
If the button is turned to the right, it
increases the volume and the button is
turned to the left, decreases the volume.
4. Pre-set Button
Push [1]~[6]button less than 0.8 seconds
to play the channel saved in each button.
Push pre-set button for 0.8 seconds or
longer to save the current channel to the
respective button with a beep.
5. TUNE/AUDIO Control Button
Turn this button clockwise by one notch
to increase frequency by 100KHz from
current frequency.
Turn this button counterclockwise by one
notch to decrease frequency by 100KHz
from current frequency.
Turns to AUDIO CONTROL mode, and toggles in the order of BASS ➟
MIDDLE
➟ TREBLE ➟FADER ➟BALANCE ➟···BAS
S··· when the button is pressed each
time.
6. SCAN Button
Plays the first 10 seconds of each chan-
nel, when the button is pressed.
To cancel the mode, press the button once again.
7. AUTO STORE Button
When the button is pressed, it automati-
cally selects and saves channels with
high reception rate to PRESET but-
tons(1~6) and plays the channel saved inPRESET1.
If no channel is saved after AST, it will
play the previous channel.
CAUTION
Do not place beverages close to
the audio system. The audio sys-
tem mechanism may be damagedif you spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damage
to the system mechanisms couldoccur.

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10. TUNE/ENTER Button
Turn this button clockwise by one notch
to increase frequency by 100Khz from
current frequency.
Turn this button counterclockwise by one
notch to decrease frequency by 100Khz
from current frequency.
Press this button while holding SET UP
button to activate / inactivate the item.
Select SET UP item using left and right
function of the Tune button.
11. Pre-set Button
Push [1]~[6] buttons less than 0.8 seconds
to play the channel saved in each button.
Push the pre-set button for 0.8 seconds or
longer to save the current channel to the
respective button with a beep.
CAUTION
Do not place beverages close tothe audio system. It may damage
the audio system mechanism ifyou spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damageto the system mechanisms could
occur.

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10. ENTER/TUNE Button
Turn this button clockwise by one notch
to increase frequency by 0.05Mhz from
current frequency.
Turn this button counterclockwise by one
notch to decrease frequency by 0.05Mhz
from current frequency.
Press this button while holding the SET
UP button to activate/inactivate the item. Select a SET UP item using the left and
right function of the Tune button.
11. Pre-set Button
Push [1]~[6] buttons less than 0.8 seconds
to play the channel saved in each button.
Push the Pre-set button for 0.8 seconds or
longer to save the current channel to the
respective button with a beep.
CAUTION
Do not place beverages close tothe audio system. It may damage
the playback mechanism if youspill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damageto the system mechanisms could
occur.

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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
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Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.

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Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traf-
fic or while driving up steep hills, down-
shift before the engine starts to labor.
Downshifting reduces the chance of
stalling and gives better acceleration
when you need to increase your speed
again. When the vehicle is traveling down
steep hills, downshifting helps maintain
safe speed and prolongs brake life.
E050200AUN Good driving practices
Never take the car out of gear andcoast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the car in
gear.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction.
Instead, when you are driving down a
long hill, slow down and shift to a lower
gear. When you do this, engine braking
will help slow the car. Slow down before shifting to a lower
gear. This will help avoid over-revving
the engine, which can cause damage.
Slow down when you encounter cross winds. This gives you much better con-
trol of your car.
Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into reverse.
The transaxle can be damaged if you
do not. To shift into reverse, depress
the clutch, move the shift lever to neu-
tral, wait 3 seconds, then shift to the
reverse position.
Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
WARNING
Always buckle-up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is signifi-
cantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a properlybelted occupant.
Avoid high speeds when corner- ing or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of a rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speed.
Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
Never exceed posted speed lim- its.

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For smooth operation, depress the brakepedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to aforward or reverse gear.E060101ASA
Transaxle ranges
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the frontwheels from rotating.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, beforeshifting a car into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movementcan occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order iden-tified.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not accelerate theengine in R (Reverse) or any for-ward gear position with the
brakes on.
When stopped on an incline, do not hold the vehicle stationarywith engine power. Use the serv-ice brake or the parking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R(Reverse) when the engine is above idle speed.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.

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Ignition key interlock system
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. If the ignition switch is in any
other position, the key cannot be
removed. E060200AEN Good driving practices
Never move the gear shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
tion with the accelerator pedaldepressed.
Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse).
Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
car in gear when moving.
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunc-
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
a lower gear. When you do this, engine
braking will help slow the car.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear maynot be engaged. Always use the parking brake. Do not
depend on placing the transaxle in P
(Park) to keep the car from moving.
Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the accelera-tor pedal.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to
lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-
lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the
wheels.
When you apply your brakes under con-
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ABS is active.
In order to obtain the maximum benefit
from your ABS in an emergency situa-
tion, do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to pump
your brakes. Press your brake pedal as
hard as possible or as hard as the situa-
tion warrants and allow the ABS to con-
trol the force being delivered to the
brakes.
WARNING
ABS (or ESP) will not prevent acci-
dents due to improper or danger-
ous driving maneuvers. Even
though vehicle control is improved
during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance between
you and objects ahead. Vehicle
speeds should always be reduced
in extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars
equipped with an anti-lock braking
system (or Electronic Stability
Program System) may be longer
than for those without it in the fol-
lowing road conditions.
During these conditions the vehicle should be driven at reduced speed:
Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.
With tire chains installed. (Continued)
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On roads where the road surfaceis pitted or has different surface height.
The safety features of an ABS (or
ESP) equipped vehicle should not
be tested by high speed driving or
cornering. This could endanger the
safety of yourself or others.