2008 KIA PICANTO ignition

Features of your vehicle
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1. FM/AM Selection Button
Turns to FM/AM mode and toggles FM1 ➟ FM2 ➟MW ➟LW ➟··· ➟FM1··· when the
button is pressed each time.
2. CD Selection Button
If there is a cd in the CDP DECK it turns
to CD mode when the button is pressed
each time.
3. TA Selection Button
In the FM, CD and AUX mode, you may
turn on/off the reception of the TA chan-
nels of RDS.
4. Power ON/OFF & Volume Control
Button
Turns on/off when the IGNITION
SWITCH is on ACC or ON. If the button
is turned to the right, it increases the vol-
ume and left, decreases the volume.
5. Automatic Channel SelectionButton
When the [SEEK ]button is pressed,
it reduces the band frequency by 50khz to automatically select a chan-
nel. Stops at the previous frequency if
no channel is found.
When the [SEEK ]button is pressed, it increases the band frequency by50khz to automatically select a channel.
Stops at the previous frequency if no
channel is found.
6. INFO Button
Displays the information of the channel
currently played by RDS.
7. AUX Selection Button
If the auxiliary device is connected, it
turns to AUX MODE to play the sound
from the auxiliary player.
If there is no disc and the auxiliary device
is not connected, it displays "NO MEDIA"
for 5 seconds and returns to the previous
mode.
8. AUTO STORE Button
When the button is pressed, it automati-
cally selects and saves channels with
high reception rate to PRESET buttons
(1~6) and plays the channel saved inPRESET1.
If no channel is saved after the AUTO
STORE button is pressed, it will play the
previous channel.
9. SET UP Button
Press this button to turn to the SOUND,
RDS option, SCROLL adjustment mode.
If no action is taken for 5 seconds after
pressing the button, it will return to the
play mode.(After entering SET UP mode,
move between items using the left, right
and PUSH functions of the TUNE but-ton.) The SET UP item changes from SOUND
(BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER,BALANCE, RETURN) ➟
RDS(AF, REG,
NEWS, PTY, VOLUME, RETURN) ➟
SCROLL (ON, OFF) ➟ RETURN.

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Features of your vehicle
1. CD loading slot
Insert the CD with the label facing
upward.
When the ignition switch is on ACC or
ON and the power is off, the power is
automatically turned on if the CD isloaded.
This CDP supports 12 cm CDs. But if
VCD, Data CD, MP3 CD are loaded, "Er-6" message will appear and the CD willbe ejected.
2. CD eject Button
Push button to eject the CD during
CD playback. This button is enabled
when ignition switch is off.
3. CD Selection Button
If there is a CD in the CDP deck, it turns
to the CD mode when the button is
pressed each time.
4. Automatic Track Selection Button
Push [SEEK ] button for less than0.8 seconds to play from the beginning of the current song.
Push [SEEK ] button for less than 0.8 seconds and press again within 1
seconds to play the previous song. Push [SEEK ] button for 0.8 or
longer to rewind the current song.
Push [SEEK ] button for less than 0.8 seconds to play the next song.
Push [SEEK ] button for less than 0.8 or longer to fast-foward the currentsong.
5. INFO Button
Displays the information of the current
CD TRACK in the order of DISCTITLE ➟DISC ARTIST ➟TRACK TITLE ➟
TRACK ARTIST ➟TOTAL TRACK ➟Play
Screen ➟DISC TITLE ➟···.(It is not dis-
played if the information is not availableon the disc.)
6. ENTER/TUNE Button
Turn this button clockwise to display songs after the current song.
Also, turn this button counterclockwise to
display songs before the current song.
To listen to the displayed song, press the
button to skip to the song and play.
7.REPEAT Button
Repeats current song when the button is
pressed for less than 0.8 seconds.
Repeats the entire disc when the button
is pressed for 0.8 seconds or longer.
8. RANDOM (RDM) Button
You can listen to the tracks in random,
rather than sequential order.
To use random, do the following:
Press the RDM button to listen to record-
ed tracks in random sequence. PressRDM again to cancel.
9. AST(CD SCAN) Play Button
Plays the first 10 seconds of each song in the disc.
To cancel the mode, press the key once again.
10. MARK Play Button
Press the button for 0.8 seconds or
longer to mark or unmark the currentsong.
Press the button for less than 0.8 to play
currently marked song.

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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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Ignition switch position
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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 towardthe LOCK position. E030202AUN
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
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NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced in turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turnthe steering wheel right and left to
release the tension and then turn the
key.
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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.
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START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
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KEY POSITIONS
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- Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident.
The anti-theft steering 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 the 1st gear for
manual transaxle or P (Park) for
the automatic transaxle, set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occurif these precautions are not taken.
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1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - 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, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
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Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-dent.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-ator pedal.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. If
traffic and road conditions permit, you may put the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in anattempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds. If the engine stallsor fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter.Improper use of the starter may damage it.

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Starting the diesel engine
(if equipped)
To start the diesel engine when the engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated
before starting the engine and then have
to be warmed up before starting to drive.
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - 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 the ON posi- tion to pre-heat the engine. Then the
glow indicator light will illuminate.
4. If the glow indicator light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the START posi-tion and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
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NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after the preheating is complet-
ed, turn the ignition switch once more to
the LOCK position for 10 seconds, and
then to the ON position, in order to pre-heat again.
Starting and stopping the engine for tur-
bocharger intercooler (if equipped)
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrication isensured in the turbocharger unit.
2. After high speed or extended driving, requiring a heavy engine load, idle the
engine about 1 minute before turning it
off.
This idle time will allow the tur- bocharger to cool prior to shutting the
engine off.
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Glow indicator light
CAUTION
Do not turn the engine off immedi-
ately after it has been subjected toa heavy load. Doing so may cause severe damage to the engine or tur-bocharger unit.

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O/D (Over Drive) system (if equipped)
Pressing the O/D system button cancels
and engages the overdrive system.When the O/D system is cancelled, theO/D OFF indicator illuminates and the
transaxle gear range is limited to 1st
through 3rd. The transaxle will not shift to
4th gear until the O/D system button is
pressed again to release the switch.
When driving down a sloping road with
the transaxle in O/D (4th), you can
decrease the vehicle speed without using
the brakes by pressing the O/D button.
When the ignition is switched OFF, O/D OFF mode is automatically cancelled.O/D OFF Indicator This indicator light illuminates in the
instrument panel when the O/D mode iscancelled.
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NOTICE
If the O/D OFF indicator flashes, it indi-
cates an electrical problem with the
transaxle. Should this occur, have thevehicle checked by an authorized KIA
dealer as soon as possible.
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Shift lock system (if equipped)
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R
(Reverse) unless the brake pedal isdepressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) into R
(Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition to the ON position.
3. Depress the lock release button and move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition.
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WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.

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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.