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Driving your vehicle
Remember, your vehicle does notrequire extended warm-up. After the
engine has started, allow the engine to
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
weather, however, give your engine a
slightly longer warm-up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too
high a gear resulting engine bucking. If
this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-
ed by shifting at the recommended
speeds. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is operat-
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
omy is reduced when you use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important both for economy and
safety. Therefore, have an authorized KIA
dealer perform scheduled inspections
and maintenance.
WARNING - Engine off dur-
ing motion
Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function
properly without the engine run-
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In
addition, turning off the ignition
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering which
could cause serious injury ordeath.

What to do in an emergency
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Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorized
KIA dealer or a commercial tow truck
service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speed. Also, the wheels,
axles, power train, steering and brakes
must all be in good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehi-
cle out of mud, sand or other condi-
tions from which the vehicle cannot be
driven out under its own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other frequent-
ly. Before emergency towing, check if the
hook is not broken or damaged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily and with even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for tow-ing may damage the body of yourvehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifi- cally intended for use in towingvehicles. Securely fasten thecable or chain to the towing hookprovided.
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Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during towing.
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance. More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle.
driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and tow-
ing cable or chain. The hook and
towing cable or chain may break
and cause serious injury or dam-
age.
If the disabled vehicle is unable to move, do not forcibly continue
the towing. Contact an authorized
KIA dealer or a commercial tow
truck service for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle dur- ing towing.
CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Besure that the transaxle is in neu- tral. Be sure the steering isunlocked by placing the ignition switch in the ACC position. A
driver must be in the towed vehi-cle to operate the steering and brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)and drive less than 1.5 km (1 mile) when towing.
Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If itis below the "HOT" range on thedipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be
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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: Driving in summer season temperature over 40 °C (104 °F - SAUDI, UAE, OMAN, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, QATAR, IRAN,
YEMEN ETC) or driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h) must conform the severe driving condition.
* 4
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorized KIA dealer should perform the
operation.
* 5
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - 1.4/1.6L GASOLINE ENGINE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100
Km×1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Drive belts * 1 For Europe Except Europe
Engine oil and engine For Middle East
oil filter * 2
Except Middle East R R R R R R R R
Air cleaner filter For China, India, Middle East R R R R R R R R Except
China, India, Middle East I R I R I R I R
Spark plugs R R R R
Valve clearance * 4
Replace every 10,000 km or 12 months *
3
Inspect every 80,000 km or 72 months * 5
Inspect every 30,000 km or 24 months
At first, inspect 80,000 km or 72 months
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: Driving in summer season temperature over 40 °C (104 °F - SAUDI, UAE, OMAN, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, QATAR, IRAN,
YEMEN ETC) or driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h) must conform the severe driving condition.
* 4
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts * 1 For Europe Except Europe
IIII
Engine oil and engine For
Middle East
oil filter * 2
Except Middle East R R R R R R R R
Engine timing belt
Tensioner/idler Air cleaner filter For China, India, Middle East R R R R R R R R Except
China, India, Middle East I I R I I R I I
Spark plugs For Europe R R R RExcept Europe
Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) *
4
Inspect when replacing the timing belt
Replace every 10,000 km or 12 months *
3
Replace every 135,000 km or 108 months
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - 2.0 GASOLINE ENGINE
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
At first, inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - 2.0 DIESEL ENGINE
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1
: For 2.0L diesel only
- Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
- Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100
Km×1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Drive belts * 1
II I I I
Engine oil and For Europe R R R R R R R R engine oil filter * 2
Except Europe
Engine timing belt IR*3
Tensioner, idler and damper pulley Air cleaner filter For China, India,
Middle East
Except China, India, Middle East I R I R I R I R
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Inspect when replacing the timing belt
Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months

Maintenance
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Description Fuse rating Protected component
A/BAG IND 10A Air bag indicatorCLUSTER 10A Cluster, TPMS A/BAG 15A Air bag
TAIL RH 10A Tail light (right) TAIL LH 10A Tail light (left) MDPS 15A Motor driven power steering
RR_P/OUTLET 15A Rear power outlet

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Engine compartment fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected componentB+
2 50A I/P Junction Box (S/ROOF 20A, DR LOCK 20A, STOP 15A, T/LID 15A, Power Connector - ROOM 10A,
AUDIO 15A, DEICER 15A, RR P/OUTLET 15A)
B +
1 50A I/P Junction Box (Relay - Power Window, Fuse - P/WDW LH 25A, P/WDW RH 25A, HAZARD 15A),
RR FOG 10A, Relay - Tail Lamp, Fuse - TAIL LH 10, TAIL RH 10A)
C/FAN 40A C/Fan Relay (High), C/Fan Relay (Low) ALT 150A Alternator
ABS 2 20A ABS Control Module, ESP Control Module
ABS 1 40A ABS Control Module, ESP Control Module
RR HTD 40A I/P Junction Box (RR HTD RLY)
BLOWER 40A Blower motor MDPS 80A Motor Driven Power Steering moduleIGN 2 40A Ignition Switch (IG2, START)
ECU 4 20A ECU, ISA, EEGR
F/PUMP 15A Fuel Pump Relay IGN 1 30A Ignition Switch (IG1, ACC)H/LP 20A Head Lamp (High)
F/FOG 15A Front fog HORN 15A Horn
H/LP LO RH 10A Head Lamp RH H/LP LO LH 10A Head Lamp LH, Instrument Cluster (Low Beam Indicator) ABS 10A ABS Control Module, ESP Control Module