2009 KIA SPECTRA5 Owners Manual

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Opening the hood:1. Pull the release lever on the lowerleft side of the instrument panel to
unlatch the hood. The hood should
pop open slightly. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle,
slightly raise the hood, push the
secondary latch ( 1) inside of the
hood center and lift ( 2) the hood.
WARNING
If a person is locked in the
trunk, they can pull the emer-
gency release to open the
trunk lid.
We recommend that cars be kept locked and keys be kept
out of the reach of children,
and that parents teach their
children about the dangers of
playing in trunks.
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3. Lift the hood and hold it open with
the prop rod by inserting the free
end of the rod into the slot in the
hood.
Closing the hood1. Before closing the hood, check thefollowing:
ment must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Secure the support rod in its clip.
3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12 inches) height and then let it
drop to properly lock in place.
Make sure the hood is properly
locked before driving.
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WARNING
Handle the support rod in the
area wrapped in rubber. The rub-
ber will help prevent you from
being burned by hot metal when
the engine is hot.
WARNING
Before closing the hood, make sure that all engine parts and
tools have been removed from
the engine area and that no
one’s hands are near the hood
opening.
Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible materi-
al in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause a heat-
induced fire.

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WARNING
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cause serious injuries.
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap is
venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull therelease lever. 3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it lightly and make sure that it is
securely closed.FUEL FILLER LID
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WARNING
To avoid injury from sharp
edges, it is recommended that
protective gloves be worn if
there is a need to open the fuel
filler door manually.
WARNING
Automotive fuels are flamma-
ble/explosive materials. When
refueling, please note the fol-
lowing guidelines carefully.
Failure to follow these guide-
lines may result in severe per-
sonal injury, severe burns or
death by fire or explosion.
Before refueling always notethe location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station facility.
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Before touching the fuel noz-
zle or fuel filler cap, you
should eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity
discharge by touching anoth-
er metal part of the front of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.
Do not get back into a vehicle once you have begun refuel-
ing. Do not touch, rub or slide
against any item or fabric
(polyester, satin, nylon, etc.)
capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors resulting in explosion.
If you must re-enter the vehi-
cle, you should once again
eliminate potentially danger-
ous static electricity dis-
charge by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, away from
the fuel filler neck, nozzle or
other gasoline source.
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When using a portable fuelcontainer be sure to place the
container on the ground prior
to refueling. Static electricity
discharge from the container
can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire. Once refueling has
begun, contact with the vehi-
cle should be maintained until
the filling is complete. Use
only portable fuel containers
designed to carry and store
gasoline.
Do not use cellular phones around a gas station or while
refueling any vehicle. Electric
current and/or electronic
interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire. If
you must use your cellular
phone, use it in a place away
from the gas station.
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When refueling always shutthe engine off. Sparks pro-
duced by electrical compo-
nents related to the engine
can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire. Always insure that the
engine is OFF before and dur-
ing refueling. Once refueling
is complete, check to make
sure the fuel filler cap and
door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.
Do not light any fire around a gas station. DO NOT use
matches or a lighter and DO
NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cig-
arette in your vehicle while at
a gas station especially during
refueling. Automotive fuel is
highly flammable and can,
when ignited, result in explo-
sion by flames.
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If a fire breaks out during refu-eling, leave the vicinity of the
vehicle, and immediately con-
tact the manager of the gas
station or contact the police
and local fire department.
Follow any safety instructions
they provide.
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If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a gen-uine Kia cap or the equivalentspecified for your vehicle. Anincorrect fuel filler cap canresult in a serious malfunctionof the fuel system or emissioncontrol system. Correctreplacement caps are avail-able at authorized Kia dealers.
Do not spill fuel on the exteri- or surfaces of the vehicle. Anytype of fuel spilled on paintedsurfaces may damage thepaint.
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the “Check Engine”(Malfunction Indicator) light inthe instrument panel to illumi-nate unnecessarily.
If the fuel filler lid will not open in cold weather because thearea around it is frozen, pushor lightly tap the lid.
CAUTION
Make sure to refuel with gaso- line (unleaded fuel) only forthe gasoline engine vehicles.
Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is securely closedafter refueling.
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Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles
before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both
left-hand and right-hand outside
rearview mirrors. The mirrors can
either be adjusted remotely with the
control levers or remote switch,
depending on the type your vehicle
has. The mirror heads can be folded
back to prevent damage when using
an automatic car wash or passing in
a narrow street.MIRRORS
CAUTION
Do not scrape ice off the mirror
face; this may damage the sur-face of the glass. If ice shouldrestrict movement of the mirror,do not force the mirror foradjustment. To remove ice, usea deicer spray, or a sponge orsoft cloth with very warm water.
WARNING
The right outside rearview mirror is convex. Objects seen
in the mirror are closer than
they appear.
Use your interior rearview mir- ror or direct observation to
determine the actual distance
of following vehicles when
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Manual remote control (if equipped)To adjust an outside mirror, move the
control lever which is located at the
forward inside area of the window
frame.
Electric remote control (if equipped)The electric remote control mirror
switch allows you to adjust the posi-
tion of the left and right outside
rearview mirrors. To adjust the posi-
tion of either mirror, move the lever
( 1 ) to R or L to select the right side
mirror or the left side mirror, then
press a corresponding point ( ) on
the mirror adjustment control to posi-
tion the selected mirror up, down, left
or right.
After adjustment, put the lever into
neutral position to prevent the inad-
vertent adjustment.
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The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximumadjusting angles, but themotor continues to operatewhile the switch is depressed.Do not depress the switchlonger than necessary, themotor may be damaged.
Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mirror byhands. Doing so may damagethe parts.
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Folding the outside rearview
mirrorManual type
To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp
the housing of mirror and then fold it
toward the rear of the vehicle.
Outside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater is
actuated in connection with the rear
window defroster. To heat the outside
rearview mirror glass, push the but-
ton for the rear window defroster.
The outside rearview mirror glass will
be heated for defrosting or defogging
and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather condi-
tions. Push the button again to turn
the heater off. The outside rearview
mirror heater automatically turns off
after 20 minutes.
Inside rearview mirror Adjust the rearview mirror to center
on the view through the rear window.
Make this adjustment before you
start driving.
WARNING
Do not place objects in the rear
seat or cargo area which would
interfere with your vision out
the rear window.
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