2009 KIA AMANTI boot

Driving your vehicle441. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. 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, itshould be started without depressingthe accelerator.STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are inmotion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. Iftraffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while the vehicleis still moving and turn the ignition switch to the START position in anattempt to restart the engine.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal.

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Maintenance
SCHEDULE 1 - NORMAL MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Number of Months or Miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84
Miles x 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105
(km x 1,000)
(12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96) (108) (120) (132) (144) (156) (168)
Power steering fluid I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation, linkage and hoses I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints L L L
Drive shaft and boots Inspect every 12 months or 15,000 miles
Tire Please refer to section “Tires and wheels” on Chapter 7 II I III II II I III
Chassis/body nuts and bolts I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L L L
Air conditioner refrigerant Inspect refrigerant amount annually
Air conditioner compressor Inspect operation annually
Climate control air filter Replace every 10,000 miles
I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.
L: Lubricate
Pressure
Tread wear

Maintenance87SCHEDULE 2 - SEVERE MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Number of Months or Miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
Miles x 1,000 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
(km x 1,000)
(5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30) (35) (40) (45) (50) (55) (60) (65) (70)
Power steering fluid I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation, linkage and hoses I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints L L L
Drive shaft and boots Inspect every 6 months or 7,500 miles
Tire Please refer to section “Tires and wheels” on Chapter 7 II I III II II I III
Chassis/body nuts and bolts I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L L L
Air conditioner refrigerant Inspect refrigerant amount annually
Air conditioner compressor Inspect operation annually
Climate control air filter Replace every 10,000 miles
I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.
Pressure
Tread wear