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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
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Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls areeasily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or
drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Driving
while under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerous
than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-
er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver
or call a cab.
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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 or
death.
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Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in section 7.
Before winter, have your coolant tested to
assure that its freezing point is sufficient
for the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
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Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in section
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by an authorized KIA dealer
or a service station.
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Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See section 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized KIA dealer.
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Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.
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To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw
it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid injury.
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Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized KIA dealer
and most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the paint
finish.
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Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. If there is a risk the parking
brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-
ily while you put the gear selector lever in
P (automatic transaxle) or in first or
reverse gear (manual transaxle) and
block the rear wheels so the car cannot
roll. Then release the parking brake.
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Don't let ice and snow accumu-
late underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and inter-
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
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Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weath-
er where you drive your car, you should
carry appropriate emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tow straps or chains, flashlight,
emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper
cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
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WIPER BLADES
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Blade inspection
✽
✽NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.G180200AUN
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
1JBA5122CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, do notattempt to move the wipers manual-ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiper blade could result in wiper malfunc-tion and failure.
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Maintenance
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Reset items
Items should be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the battery has
been disconnected.
Auto up/down window (See section 4)
Sunroof (See section 4)
Trip computer (See section 4)
Climate control system (See section 4)
Clock (See section 4)
Audio (See section 4)
(Continued)
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.
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 discon-
nected.
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Maintenance
Fuse Fuse ratingProtected component
SAFETY PWR 20A SAFETY WDW
MIRR HTD 10A RR MIRROR HTD
T/LID OPEN 15A F/FILLER ACTR, LATCH_T_LID, ETACS ADJ PEDAL 10A KEY SOL, ATM SOL, ADJ PEDAL SW, ADJ PEDAL MTR, ATM&K/LOCK CTRL UNIT STOP LP 15A STOP LAMP, HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMPHAZARD 15A TURN LAMP, S/REPEATER LAMP, CLUSTER, ETACS, OBDII
TPMS (if equipped) 10A DR WARN PIC SW, PIC UNIT_A, FOB_HOLDER_EXTN
DR LOCK 25A D/LOCK MOTOR, T/TURN UNLOCK MTR, ETACSTAIL LH 10A FRT FOG RLY COIL, COMBI LP_LH, LICENSE LAMP_LH, POS.LP LH
TAIL RH 10A POS.LP RH, GLOVE BOX LP, COMBI LP_RH, LICENSE LAMP_RH, RR.FOG SW,
P/WINDOW SW, ESP SW, HAZARD SW, A/CON SW, SEAT WARMER SW, A.CON SW,
S_REMOCON_SW, SPORT_MODE_SW
BLOWER MTR 10A BLOWER_MTR SPARE 10A -PDM-1 10A PDM_UNIT_B, SSB
PDM-2 20A PDM_UNIT_A
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Engine compartment
Description Fuse rating Protected component
ALT150A(2.7L)
FUSIBLE LINK, FUSE
125A(2.4L)
IGN1 30A
FUSE (A/BAG, TURN, CLUSTER, TELTAIL, A/BAG IND., 21, PCU, MODULE-1, SPARE)
IGN2 30A FUSE (MODULE-2, H/LP, A/CON, WIPER, SPARE, SATRT), BUTTON RELAY
TAIL 20A TAIL_LP_LH, TAIL_LP_RH
FUSIBLE RR HTD 40A MIRR HTD, RR_HTD_RELAY
LINK BLOWER 40A BLOWER MTR, FUSE (A/CON SW)
I/P B+1 30A FUSE (HAZARD, STOP LP, TPMS, T/LID, PEDAL ADJ, DR_LOCK)
I/P B+2 50AP/WINDOW RELAY, FUSE (RR FOG, P/SEAT_LH, P/SEAT_RH, W/DEICER,
POWER CONNECTOR, PDM_1, PDM_2)
ECU RLY 30A PCU, IGN COIL, INJECTOR, SENSOR
1 RAD FAN 40A(2.7L)
RAD FAN MTR
30A(2.4L)
2 ABS1 40A ABS/ESC UNIT
3 ABS2 40A ABS/ESC UNIT
4 A/CON 10A A/CON COMPRESSOR
5 S/WARMER 25A S/WARMER_LH, S/WARMER_RH
FUSE 6 P/AMP 20A P/AMP, AV-AMP
7 S/ROOF 20A S/ROOF MTR
8 P/OUTLET 25A P/OUTLET
9 FRT FOG 15A FRT FOG LAMP
10 HEAD LP HI 15A HEAD LP HI
11 HEAD LP LOW 15A HEAD LP LOW
12 HORN 15A HORN, B/ALARM HORN, HORN SW