2008 KIA Sedona Flasher

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s airbag ................................3-87
2. Light control / Turn signals ...........3-126
3. Instrument cluster.........................3-107
4. Wiper/Washer ...............................3-130
5. Auto cruise control* ........................4-11
6. Audio controls* .............................3-178
7. Steering wheel .............................3-100
8. Ignition switch ...................................4-3
9. Digital clock ..................................3-177
10. Climate control system* .............3-137
11. Hazard warning flasher switch ...3-136
12. Seat warmer* ...............................3-44
13. Shift lever .......................................4-5
14. Cigar lighter or Power outlet* .....3-172
15. Power outlet................................3-176
16. Ashtray* ......................................3-172
17. Passenger’s airbag .......................3-88
18. Storage compartment.................3-169
19. Vent controls ...............................3-140
20. Glove box ...................................3-170
21. Sunglass holder* ........................3-170
22. Sunvisor .....................................3-175
23. Power sliding door and power
tailgate controls* ...........................3-17
24. Sunroof* .......................................3-33
25. Conversation mirror ....................3-106
26. Trip computer* ............................3-111
27. Day/night rearview mirror ...........3-105
* : if equipped
OVQ026002N

Warnings and indicators / 3-118
Interior lights / 3-123
Lighting / 3-126
Wipers and washers / 3-130
Horn / 3-134
Defroster / 3-135
Hazard warning flasher / 3-136
Manual climate control system / 3-137
Automatic climate control system / 3-147
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 3-160
Luggage net holder / 3-163
Roof rack / 3-164
Homelink® wireless control system / 3-165
Storage compartment / 3-169
Interior features / 3-172
Antenna / 3-177
Audio remote control / 3-178
Audio system / 3-179
Rear seat entertainment system / 3-205
Features of your vehicle3

Features of your vehicle
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Front windshield deicer
(if equipped)
The engine must be running to enable
this feature. To activate the front wind-
shield deicer, press the front windshield
deicer button. The indicator on the button
illuminates when the deicer is ON. The
front windshield deicer automatically
turns off after 20 minutes or when the
ignition switch is turned off. To turn off the
deicer, press the front windshield deicer
button again.The hazard warning flasher causes the
front and rear turn signal lights to flash
on and off, which serves as a warning to
other drivers to exercise caution when
approaching or passing your vehicle.To activate the flasher, depress the haz-
ard warning flasher switch. This switch
operates in any ignition switch position.
To turn the flashers off, depress the
switch again.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
OVQ038059N
OVQ038055N
Type A
Type B
❈The location of the front windshield deicer
button may be changed depending on your
model.
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Driving your vehicle
Following distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
cle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because of the increased vehicle length,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.
Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone guide
you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn signals when towing a trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signals
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
er bulbs are still working. You must also
check the lights every time you discon-
nect and then reconnect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
ness.
Your Authorized Kia Dealer can assist
you in installing the wiring harness.
Driving on grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes so much
that they would get hot and no longer
operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 70 km/h (45
mph) to reduce the possibility of engine
and transaxle overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than the max-
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
and you have an automatic transaxle,
you should drive in D (Drive) when tow-
ing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when
towing a trailer will minimize heat build up
and extend the life of your transaxle.
WARNING
Failure to use an approved trailer
wiring harness could result in dam-
age to the vehicle electrical system
and/or personal injury.

What to do in an emergency
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ROAD WARNING
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves as a
warning to other drivers to exercise
extreme caution when approaching,
overtaking, or passing your vehicle.It should be used whenever emergency
repairs are being made or when the vehi-
cle is stopped near the edge of a road-
way.
Depress the flasher switch with the igni-
tion switch in any position. The flasher
switch is located in the center console
switch panel. All turn signal lights will
flash simultaneously.
• The hazard warning flasher operates
whether your vehicle is running or not.
• The turn signals do not work when the
hazard flasher is on.
• Care must be taken when using the
hazard warning flasher while the vehi-
cle is being towed.
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting proce-
dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-
mend that you have a competent techni-
cian or towing service jump start your
vehicle.
EMERGENCY STARTING
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt starting
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair by
use of a 24-volt power supply (either
two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).
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Type A
Type B

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What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates over-
heating, if you experience a loss of
power, or if you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine has probably
overheated. Should any of these symp-
toms occur, use the following procedure:
1. Turn on the hazard warning flasher,
then drive to the nearest safe location
and stop your vehicle; set the auto-
matic transaxle in P (Park) and apply
the parking brake.
2. Make sure the air conditioner is off.
3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
radiator, stop the engine and call an
Authorized Kia Dealer for assistance.
If coolant is not boiling out, allow the
engine to idle and open the hood to
permit the engine to cool gradually.
If the temperature does not go down
with the engine idling, stop the engine
and allow sufficient time for it to cool.4. The coolant level should then be
checked. If the level in the reservoir is
low, look for leaks at the radiator
hoses and connections, heater hoses
and connections, radiator, and water
pump. If you find a major leak or
another problem that may have
caused the engine to overheat, do not
operate the engine until it has been
corrected. Call an Authorized Kia
Dealer for assistance. If you do not
find a leak or other problem, carefully
add coolant to the reservoir.If the engine frequently overheats, have
the cooling system checked and repaired
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
WARNING- Removing
radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and steam
may blow out under pressure. This
could cause serious injury.

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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
Owner maintenance schedule
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an Authorized Kia Dealer at
the frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used.
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check coolant level in coolant reser-
voir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
• When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the oper-
ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
• Check automatic transaxle P (Park)
function.
• Check parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the coolant
recovery reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
• Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-
er fluid.
• Check headlight alignment.
• Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields
and clamps.
• Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear
and function.
• Check for worn tires and loose wheel
lug nuts.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns or
other serious injury.

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
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