2010 KIA PICANTO stop start

Introduction
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Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components ofthe fuel system.
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Gasolines for cleaner air
To help contribute to cleaner air, KIA rec-
ommends that you use gasolines treated
with detergent additives, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine run
cleaner and enhance performance of theEmission Control System.
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Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail- able. Diesel engine
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Diesel fuel
Diesel engine must be operated only on
commercially available diesel fuel that
complies with EN 590 or comparable
standard. (EN stands for "European
Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel,
heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi-
tives, as this will increase wear andcause damage to the engine and fuel
system. The use of non-approved fuels
and / or fuel additives will result in a limi-
tation of your warranty rights.
Diesel fuel of above cetane 52 is used in
your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuel
are available, use summer or winter fuel
properly according to the following tem-
perature conditions.
Above -5°C(23°F) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.
Below -5°C(23°F) ... Winter type diesel fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very care-
fully : If the engine stops through fuel fail-
ure, the circuits must be completely
purged to permit restarting.
CAUTION
Do not let any gasoline or water enter the tank. This would make it
necessary to drain it out and to bleed the lines to avoid jammingthe injection pump and damagingthe engine.
In winter, in order to cut down incidents due to freezing, paraffinoil may be added to the fuel if the temperature drops to below -
10°C(50°F). Never use more than 20% paraffin oil.

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Features of your vehicle
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Immobilizer system (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle
use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of
a small transponder in the ignition key
and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, whenever
you insert your ignition key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to ON, it checks
and determines and verifies if the ignition
key is valid or not.
If the key is determined to be valid, the
engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid, the
engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer sys-tem:
Insert the ignition key into the key cylin-
der and turn it to the ON position.
To activate the immobilizer system:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
The immobilizer system activates auto-
matically. Without a valid ignition key for
your vehicle, the engine will not start.
✽✽ NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobilizer keys around.
Otherwise the engine may not start or
may stop soon after it starts. Keep each
key separate in order to avoid a starting
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NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose your
keys, consult an authorized KIA dealer.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It is designedto give years of trouble-free service,
however you should avoid expo-sure to moisture, static electricity and rough handling. Immobilizersystem malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
immobilizer system because itcould cause the immobilizer sys- tem to malfunction and should onlybe serviced by an authorized KIA
dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi- cations to the immobilizer systemare not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near the ignition switch. Metal acces-sories may interrupt the transpon-der signal and may prevent theengine from being started.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and should
be kept confidential. Do not leave
this number anywhere in your vehi-
cle.

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NOTICE
 If the power steering drive belt breaks or if the power steering pump mal-
functions, the steering effort will
greatly increase.
 If the vehicle is parked for extended periods outside in cold weather (below
-10°C/14°F), the power steering may
require increased effort when the
engine is first started. This is caused
by increased fluid viscosity due to the
cold weather and does not indicate a
malfunction.
When this happens, increase the
engine RPM by depressing the accel-
erator until the RPM reaches 1,500
rpm then release or let the engine idle
for two or three minutes to warm up
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Electric power steering (if equipped)
Power steering uses the motor to assist
you in steering the vehicle. If the engine
is off or if the power steering system
becomes inoperative, the vehicle may
still be steered, but it will require
increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is con-
trolled by power steering control unit
which sense the steering wheel torque,
steering wheel position and vehicle
speed to command the motor.
The steering effort becomes heavier as
the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s speed
decreases for better control of the steer-ing wheel.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power steer-
ing checked by an authorized Kia dealer.✽✽ NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur dur-
ing normal vehicle operation:
 The EPS warning light does not illu- minate.
 The steering effort is high immediate- ly after turning the ignition switch on.
This happens as the system performs
the EPS system diagnostics. When the
diagnostics is completed, the steering
wheel will return to its normal condi-
tion.
 A click noise may be heard from the
EPS relay after the ignition switch is
turned to the ON or LOCK position.
 Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low driving
speed.
 The steering effort can suddenly
increase, if the operation of the EPS
system is stopped to prevent serious
accidents when the malfunction of
EPS system is detected by self-diagno-
sis.
 The steering effort increases if the
steering wheel is rotated continuously
when the vehicle is not in motion.
However, after a few minutes, it will
return to its normal condition.

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When the door is open, or if the engine is
not started within 1 minute, the tachome-
ter pointer may move slightly to the ON
position with the engine OFF. This move-
ment is normal and will not affect the
accuracy of the tachometer once the
engine is running. D150204AUNFuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approxi- mate amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank.
The fuel tank capacity is given in sec-
tion 8.The fuel gauge is supplemented by
a low fuel warning light, which will illumi-
nate when the fuel tank is near empty.
On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge
pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
warning light may come on earlier than
usual due to the movement of fuel in thetank.
CAUTION
Avoid driving with a very low fuel
level. If you run out of fuel, it could
cause the engine to misfire and result in excessive loading of thecatalytic converter.
WARNING - Fuel gauge
Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain addition-
al fuel as soon as possible after thewarning light comes on or when the
gauge indicator comes close to the
E level.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine within the tachometer's RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine dam-age.

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Features of your vehicle
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Turn signal indicator
The blinking green arrows on the instru-
ment panel shows the direction indicated
by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on
but does not blink or blinks more rapidly
than normal or does not illuminate at all,
it indicates a malfunction in the turn sig-
nal system. It should be checked by an
authorized KIA dealer.
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High beam indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head- lights are on and in the high beam posi-
tion or when the turn signal lever is pulled
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Engine oil pressure
warning light
This warning light indicates the engine oil
pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while driv- ing:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and stop.
2. With the engine off, check the engine oil level. If the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call an
authorized KIA dealer.
CAUTION
If the engine is not stopped imme- diately after the engine oil pressure
warning light is illuminated, severe damage could result.
CAUTION
If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is run-
ning, serious engine damage may result. The oil pressure warninglight comes on whenever there isinsufficient oil pressure. In normal
operation, it should come on whenthe ignition switch is turned on, then go out when the engine is
started. If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine isrunning, there is a serious malfunc-tion.
If this happens, stop the car assoon as it is safe to do so, turn offthe engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oilto the proper level and start the
engine again. If the light stays onwith the engine running, turn theengine off immediately. In any instance where the oil light stays on
when the engine is running, theengine should be checked by an authorized KIA dealer before thecar is driven again.

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Parking brake & brake fluid
warning light
Parking brake warning
This light is illuminated when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in
the START or ON position. The warning
light should go off when the parking
brake is released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required. Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks. 3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are
found, the warning light remains on or
the brakes do not operate properly.
Have the vehicle towed to any author-
ized KIA dealer for a brake system
inspection and necessary repairs.
To check bulb operation, check whether
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
light illuminates when the ignition switchis in the ON position. Low brake vacuum pressure warning
(diesel engine only)
If the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake vacuum pump has
a problem. Therefore you should avoid
high speed driving or sudden stop, and
you should depress the brake pedaldeeper and harder than usual when
braking. Make sure you have the brake
system checked and repaired by an
authorized KIA dealer.
WARNING
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light on is dangerous. If the brake
warning light remains on, have the
brakes checked and repaired imme-
diately by an authorized KIA dealer.WARNING
Continuous braking while driving on steep or long downhill may
cause to descend the vacuum
level in brake booster for a time
and turn on the warning light. In
this case, shift down the
transaxle. If the warning light illu-
minate continuously, stop the
vehicle in the safe location andwait until the warning light goes
off.
Driving the vehicle with a warn- ing light on is dangerous. If thebrake warning light remains on,
have the brakes checked and
repaired immediately by an
authorized KIA dealer.

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In case USB is connected to the multi-
media jack inside the consol on the right
hand side of the driver’s seat. When USB
is connected, the ‘USB’ icon will be dis-
played on the top right corner of the dis-
play screen.
1. AUX(USB) Selection Button
If the USB is connected, it switches to the
USB mode from the CD mode to play the
song files stored in the USB.
If there are no CD and USB(AUX), it dis-
plays ‘NO MEDIA’.
2. Track Moving Button
Press the [SEEK ] button for less
than 0.8 second to play from the begin-
ning of the song currently played.
Press the button for less than 0.8 sec- ond and press it again within 1 second
to play the previous track.
Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play the song in reverse
direction in fast speed.
Press the [SEEK ] button for less
than 0.8 second to move to the next
track. Press the button for 0.8 second
or longer to play the song in forward
direction in fast speed.
3. INFO Button
Displays the information of the file cur-
rently played in the order of FILE NAME➟ TITLE ➟ARTIST ➟ALBUM ➟FOLDER ➟
TOTAL FILE ➟FILE NAME ➟… (Displays
no information if the file has no song
information.)
4. Folder moving Button
If [FLDR ] button is pressed, it
moves to the child folder of the current
folder and displays the first song in the
folder. Press ENTER/TUNE button to
move to the folder displayed. It will play
the first song in the folder.
If [FLDR ] is button pressed, it moves to the parent folder and displays
the first song in the folder. Press
ENTER/TUNE button to move to the
folder displayed. It will play the first
song in the folder.
5. ENTER/TUNE Button
Turn this button clockwise to display the
songs next to the currently played song.
Turn the button counterclockwise to dis-
play the songs before the currently
played song.
Press the button to skip to the selected song.
6. RANDOM Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second
to start or stop the random playback of
the songs in the current folder.
Press the button for more than 0.8 sec-
ond to randomly play the entire songs in
the USB device.
Press the button again to cancel the mode.
7. REPEAT Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second
to repeat the song currently played.
Press the button for more than 0.8 sec- ond to repeat the entire songs in the USB
device.
8. SCAN Button
Plays 10 seconds of each song in the
USB device.
Press the button once again to cancel scanning.

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In case the iPod exclusive cable is con-
nected to the multimedia jack inside the
consol on the right hand side of the dri-
ver’s seat. When the iPod is connected,
the ‘iPod’ icon will be displayed on the top
right corner of the display screen.
1. AUX(iPod) Selection Button
If iPod is connected, it switches to the
iPod mode from the CD mode to play the
song files stored in the iPod.
If there are no CD and AUX(iPod), it dis-
plays ‘NO MEDIA’
2. Track Moving Button
Press the [SEEK ] button for less
than 0.8 second to play from the begin-
ning of the song currently played.
Press the button for less than 0.8 sec- ond and press it again within 1 second
to play the previous track.
Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play the song in reverse
direction in fast speed. Press the [SEEK ] button for
less
than 0.8 second to move to the next
track. Press the button for 0.8 second
or longer to play the song in forward
direction in fast speed.
3. INFO Button
Displays the information of the file cur-
rently played in the order of FILE NAME ➟ TITLE ➟ARTIST ➟ALBUM ➟FOLDER ➟
TOTAL FILE ➟FILE NAME ➟… (Displays
no information if the file has no song
information.)
4. Category Selection Button
Moves to the upper category from cur-
rently played category of the iPod.
You will be able to search through the
lower category of the selected category.
The order of iPod’s category is SONG,
ALBUMES, ARTISTS, GENRES, and
iPod. (Refer to the iPod user’s manual for
more information)
5. ENTER/TUNE Button
Turn this button clockwise to display the
songs next to the currently played song.
Turn the button counterclockwise to dis-
play the songs before the currently
played song.
Press the button to skip to the selected song.
6. RANDOM Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second
to start or stop the random playback of
the songs in the current folder.
Press the button for longer than 0.8 sec-
ond to randomly play all songs in the
entire album of the iPod.
Press the button again to cancel the mode.
7. REPEAT Button
Repeats the song currently played.