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Items to be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the bat-
tery has been disconnected.
• Clock (See Chapter 3)
• Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
• Trip computer (See Chapter 3)
• Climate control system (See Chapter
3)
• Audio (See Chapter 3)
• Power sliding door and power tailgate
(See Chapter 3)
Tire care
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within
the load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressures
All tire pressures (including the
spare) should be checked every day
when the tires are cold. “Cold Tires”
means the vehicle has not been driv-
en for at least three hours or driven
less than 1.6 km (one mile).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, top vehi-
cle handling, and minimum tire wear.
CAUTION
• Before performing maintenance
or recharging the battery, turn off
all accessories and stop the
engine.
• The negative battery cable must
be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.
WARNING- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
• The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in an
area with good ventilation.
• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or
flame near the battery.
• Watch the battery during charg-
ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
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• Wear eye protection when check-
ing the battery during charging.
• Disconnect the battery charger in
the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main
switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from
the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from
the positive battery terminal.
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LUBRICANT
Recommended lubricants
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and
durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in
improved fuel economy.
Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available.
Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel
economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to over-
come engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to
measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your
vehicle.
Recommended SAE viscosity number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economy
and cold weather operating (starting and oil flow). Lower viscos-
ity engine oils can provide better fuel economy and cold weath-
er performance, however, higher viscosity engine oils are
required for satisfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using oils of
any viscosity other than those recommended could result in
engine damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your
vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change. Proceed to
select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug,
drain plug, or dipstick before checking or draining any
lubricant. This is especially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used on unpaved roads.
Cleaning the plug and dipstick areas will prevent dirt and
grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that
could be damaged.
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers.
Lubricant Classification
API Service SJ, SL or above,
ILSAC GF-3 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid
DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-III
Brake fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Engine oil *¹
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Engine Oil *
1
°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity
grade SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 (API SJ, SL / ILSAC GF-3). However, if the engine
oil is not available in your country, select the proper engine oil using the engine
oil viscosity chart.
10W-30
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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, 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 and clean.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 be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.
WARNING - Wet brakes
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 for-
ward speed.
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight
or when the body of the vehicle is
warm.CAUTION
• Water washing in the engine com-
partment including high pressure
water washing may cause the fail-
ure of electrical circuits located in
the engine compartment.
• Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electri-
cal/electronic components inside
the vehicle as this may damage
them.
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Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-
bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty infor-
mation contained in the Warranty &
Consumer Information Manual in your
vehicle.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your Kia could affect its
performance, safety or durability and
may even violate governmental safety
and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
• Carbon monoxide can be present with
other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately. If you ever sus-
pect exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all the
windows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.• Do not operate the engine in confined
or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.
• When the vehicle is stopped in an
open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to draw
outside air into the vehicle.
• Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi-
cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
• When the engine stalls or fails to start,
excessive attempts to re-start the
engine may cause damage to the
emission control system.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the inside
of the rear window. This may result
in damage to the rear window
defroster grid.
WARNING-Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain car-
bon monoxide (CO). Though color-
less and odorless, it is dangerous
and could be lethal if inhaled.
Follow the instructions following to
avoid CO poisoning.
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Operating precautions for catalyt-
ic converters
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
• Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gaso-
line engine.
• Do not operate the vehicle when there
are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per-
formance.
• Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off.• Do not operate the engine at high idle
speed for extended periods (5 minutes
or more).
• Do not modify or tamper with any part
of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by an authorized Kia
dealer.
• Avoid driving with a very low fuel level.
If you run out of gasoline, it could
cause the engine to misfire and result
in excessive loading of the catalytic
converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.
WARNING- Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehi-
cle. Do not park the vehicle over or
near flammable objects, such as
grass, vegetation, paper, leaves,
etc.

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Specifications
Inflation pressure
kPa (psi)
Front Rear
225/70R16 6.5J×16 240 240
235/60R17 6.5J×17 (35) (35)
T135/90R17 4.0T×17420 420
(60) (60)
Full size tire
Compact
spare tireWheel lug nut torque kg•m
(N•m, lb•ft)
9~11
(88~107, 65~79)
TIRES
ItemTire
sizeWheel size
CAPACITIES
Lubricant Volume Classification
5.2l(5.49 US qt.)
Automatic transaxle fluid 10.9 l(11.52 US qt.) DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
Power steering 1.0 l(1.06 US qt.) PSF-III
Coolant 8.6 l(9.09 US qt.) Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
Brake fluid0.7~0.8l
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
(0.7~0.8 US qt.)
Fuel 80 l(21.1 US gal.) -
Engine oil *1
(drain and refill)API Service SJ, SL or above, ILSAC GF-3 or above
(SAE 5W-20)
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 6-42.

Index
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Air bags-advanced restraint system ·······························3-78
Air cleaner ·····································································6-13
Antenna ········································································3-177
Appearance care·····························································6-43
Audio remote control ···················································3-178
Audio system ·······························································3-179
Automatic climate control system ·······························3-147
Automatic transaxle················································4-5, 6-13
Battery············································································6-28
Before driving ··································································4-2
Brake system··································································4-14
Brakes ············································································6-15
Bulb wattage ····································································7-2
Capacities ·········································································7-3
Child restraint system ····················································3-71
Cruise control system ····················································4-11
Climate control air filter ················································6-17
Defroster ······································································3-135
Dimensions ······································································7-2Door locks ······································································3-11
Driver position memory system ····································3-57
Economical operation ···················································4-25
Electronic stability control·············································4-19
Emergency starting ··························································5-2
Emission control system ················································6-46
Engine compartment ························································6-9
Engine coolant ·······························································6-11
Engine oil ·······································································6-10
Fuel filler lid ··································································3-30
Fuel requirements ····························································1-2
Fuses ··············································································6-20
Gauges ·········································································3-109
Hazard warning flasher ···············································3-136
Homelink® wireless control system····························3-165
Hood···············································································3-29
Horn ·············································································3-134
How to use this manual ···················································1-2
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Index
If the engine overheats ···················································5-5
If you have a flat tire ·······················································5-6
Immobilizer system ·························································3-9
Instrument cluster ························································3-108
Instrument panel overview ··············································2-3
Interior features····························································3-172
Interior lights ·······························································3-123
Interior overview ·····························································2-2
Key positions ···································································4-3
Keys ·················································································3-3
Label information ··························································4-35
Lighting········································································3-126
Lubricant ········································································6-42
Lubricants and fluids ·····················································6-16
Luggage net holder ······················································3-163
Maintenance schedule······················································6-3
Maintenance services ·······················································6-2
Manual climate control system····································3-137
Mirrors ·········································································3-103Overloading ···································································4-34
Owner maintenance ·························································6-7
Power adjustable pedals·················································3-58
Power sliding door and power tailgate ··························3-17
Power steering ·······························································6-17
Rear parking assist system·············································4-22
Rear seat entertainment system ···································3-205
Remote keyless entry ·······················································3-4
Road warning ···································································5-2
Roof rack ·····································································3-164
Safety belts·····································································3-59
Seat·················································································3-37
Special driving conditions ·············································4-26
Starting the engine ···························································4-4
Steering wheel······························································3-101
Storage compartment ···················································3-169
Sunroof···········································································3-33
Theft-alarm system ··························································3-7
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