2011 KIA CEED heating

Driving your vehicle
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Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible
failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which
may result in reduced traction or tire fail-
ure.
✽✽
NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure shown on the tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
High speed travel consumes more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
check both engine coolant and engineoil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may result
in overheating of the engine.
WARNING
 Underinflated or overinflated tires can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sud-den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
Always check tires for proper
inflation before driving. For prop-
er tire pressures, refer to “Tires
and wheels” in section 8.
 Driving on tires with no or insuffi- cient tread is dangerous. Worn-out tires can result in loss of
vehicle control, collisions, injury,
and even death. Worn-out tiresshould be replaced as soon as
possible and should never be
used for driving. Always check
the tire tread before driving your
car. For further information and
tread limits, refer to “Tires and
wheels” in section 7.
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Following distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
cle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because of the increased vehicle length,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.
Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone guide
you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn signals when towing a trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signals
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
er bulbs are still working. You must also
check the lights every time you discon-
nect and then reconnect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
ness. An authorized KIA dealer can assist you
in installing the wiring harness.Driving on grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes so much
that they would get hot and no longer
operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 70 km/h (45mph) to reduce the possibility of engine
and transaxle overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than the max-
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
and you have an automatic transaxle,
you should drive in D (Drive) when tow-
ing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when
towing a trailer will minimize heat build up
and extend the life of your transaxle.
WARNING
Failure to use an approved trailer wiring harness could result in dam-
age to the vehicle electrical system
and/or personal injury.
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Driving your vehicle
Parking on hills
Generally, if you have a trailer attached to
your vehicle, you should not park your
vehicle on a hill. People can be seriously
or fatally injured, and both your vehicle
and the trailer can be damaged if unex-
pectedly roll down hill.
However, if you ever have to park your
trailer on a hill, here's how to do it:
1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.Turn the steering wheel in the direction
of the curb (right if headed down hill,left if headed up hill).
2. If the vehicle has a manual transaxle, place the car in neutral. If the vehicle
has an automatic transaxle, place the
car in P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake and shut off the vehicle.
4. Place chocks under the trailer wheels on the down hill side of the wheels. 5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift
to neutral, release the parking brake
and slowly release the brakes until the
trailer chocks absorb the load.
6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the park- ing brake and shift the vehicle to R
(Reverse) for manual transaxle or P
(Park) for automatic transaxle.
7. Shut off the vehicle and release the vehicle brakes but leave the parking
brake set.CAUTION
 When towing a trailer on steep
grades (in excess of 6%) pay
close attention to the enginecoolant temperature gauge toensure the engine does not over- heat. If the needle of the coolant
temperature gauge moves acrossthe dial towards “130°C” (HOT),pull over and stop as soon as it is
safe to do so, and allow theengine to idle until it cools down.You may proceed once the enginehas cooled sufficiently.
 You must decide the driving speed depending on trailerweight and uphill grade to reducethe possibility of engine and
transaxle overheating.
WARNING - Parking on a
hill
Parking your vehicle on a hill with a
trailer attached could cause seri-
ous injury or death, should the trail-
er break loose.
WARNING - Parking brake
It can be dangerous to get out of
your vehicle if the parking brake is
not firmly set.
If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly. You
or others could be seriously or
fatally injured.
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When you are ready to leave after park- ing on a hill
1. With the manual transaxle in Neutral
or automatic transaxle in P (Park),
apply your brakes and hold the brake
pedal down while you:
 Start your engine;
 Shift into gear; and
 Release the parking brake.
2. Slowly remove your foot from the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-tion to include engine oil, automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling
system fluid. Brake condition is another
important item to frequently check. Each
item is covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you find them quickly. If
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
and hitch. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
driving. Most importantly, all hitch nutsand bolts should be tight.CAUTION
 Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur
in hot days or during uphill driv- ing. If the coolant gauge indicatesover-heating, switch off the A/Cand stop the vehicle in a safe area
to cool down the engine.
 When towing, check the transaxle fluid more frequently.
 If your vehicle is not equipped with an air conditioner, you
should install a condenser fan to improve engine performancewhen towing a trailer.
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What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates over-
heating, you will experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking,
the engine is probably too hot. If this hap-
pens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (automatic transaxle) or Neutral (manual
transaxle) and set the parking brake. If
the air conditioning is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is coming out
from the hood, stop the engine. Do notopen the hood until the coolant has
stopped running or the steaming has
stopped. If there is no visible loss of
engine coolant and no steam, leave
the engine running and check to be
sure the engine cooling fan is operat-
ing. If the fan is not running, turn the
engine off. 4. Check to see if the water pump drive
belt is missing. If it is not missing,
check to see that it is tight. If the drive
belt seems to be satisfactory, check for
coolant leaking from the radiator,
hoses or under the vehicle. (If the air
conditioning had been in use, it is nor-
mal for cold water to be draining from
it when you stop).
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine immediately and call the
nearest authorized KIA dealer for
assistance. 6. If you cannot find the cause of over-
heating, wait until the engine tempera-
ture has returned to normal. Then, ifcoolant has been lost, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir to bring the
fluid level in the reservoir up to the
halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheating. If over-heating happens again, call an author-
ized KIA dealer for assistance.
WARNING
While the engine is running, keep
hair, hands and clothing away from
moving parts such as the fan and
drive belts to prevent injury.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This can
allow coolant to be blown out of the
opening and cause serious burns.
CAUTION
Serious loss of coolant indicates there is a leak in the cooling systemand this should be checked as soonas possible by an authorized KIA dealer.
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Maintenance
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or
other pollutants that come into the vehi-cle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If dust or
other pollutants accumulate in the filter
over a period of time, the air flow from the
air vents may decrease, resulting in
moisture accumulation on the inside of
the windshield even when the outside
(fresh) are position is selected. If this
happens, have the climate control air fil-
ter replaced by an Authorized KIA
Dealer.The climate control air filter should bereplaced according to the maintenance
schedule. If the vehicle is operated in the
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads for a long period, it shouldbe inspected more frequently and
replaced earlier. When you try to replace
the climate control air filter by owner
maintenance, replace it performing the
following procedure, and in this case, be
careful to avoid damaging other compo-
nents.
Filter replacement
1. With the glove box open, remove thestoppers on both sides to allow the
glove box hang freely on the hinges.
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
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Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate control air filter Blower
EvaporatorcoreHeater coreOED076032
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Index
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Air bags ···········································································3-37
Air bag warning label................................................3-58
Air bag warning light ................................................3-40
Curtain air bag ..........................................................3-50
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-43
Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF indicator ............3-47
Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch ................3-46
Side impact air bag....................................................3-48
Air cleaner·······································································7-39
Alarm system ····································································4-8
Antenna ·········································································4-104
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ·······································5-21
Appearance care······························································7-79 Exterior care ······························································7-79
Interior care ·······························································7-84
Armrest ···········································································3-14
Ashtray ············································································4-93
Audio system ································································4-104 Antenna ···································································4-104
Aux, USB and iPod ···················································4-96
Automatic climate control system ··································4-79 Air conditioning ························································4-85
Automatic heating and air conditioning····················4-80
Manual heating and air conditioning ························4-81
Automatic transaxle ························································5-12 Shift lock system ·······················································5-15 Barrier net ·······································································4-99
Battery ·············································································7-46
Battery saver function ·····················································4-59
Before driving ···································································5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ·······································4-49
Brake system ···································································5-18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··································5-21
Electronic stability program (ESP) ···························5-23
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ··································5-27
Parking brake ····························································5-19
Power brakes ·····························································5-18
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ······················5-26
Brakes/clutch fluid ··························································7-34
Bulb replacement ····························································7-68 Front fog light bulb replacement ······························7-72
Headlight bulb replacement ······································7-69
High mounted stop light replacement ·······················7-77
Interior light bulb replacement··································7-78
License plate light bulb replacement ························7-77
Position light bulb replacement ································7-71
Rear combination light bulb replacement ·················7-74
Rear fog light bulb replacement································7-77Side repeater light bulb replacement·························7-72
Turn signal light bulb replacement ···························7-70
Bulb wattage ·····································································8-3
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Capacities (Lubricants) ·····················································8-5 Care
Exterior care ······························································7-79
Interior care ·······························································7-84
Tire care ····································································7-49
Cargo weight ···································································5-53
Center console storage ····················································4-90
Central door lock switch ·················································4-11
Changing a tire with TPMS ············································6-18
Changing tires ···································································6-8Chains Tire chains ·································································5-42
Checking tire inflation pressure ······································7-50
Child restraint system ·····················································3-26 Tether anchor system ················································3-31
ISOFIX system ·························································3-32
Child-protector rear door lock ·······································4-13
Cigarette lighter ······························································4-93
Climate control air filter ·················································7-41
Climate control system (Automatic) ·····························4-79 Air conditioning ·······················································4-85Automatic heating and air conditioning ···················4-80
Manual heating and air conditioning ·······················4-81
Climate control system (Manual) ··································4-70 Air conditioning ·······················································4-75
Climate control air filter ··········································4-78 Heating and air conditioning·····································4-71
Clothes hanger ································································4-97
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ················4-36
Cool box··········································································4-91Coolant ···········································································7-31
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ··································7-31
Crankcase emission control system ·······························7-85
Cruise control system ····················································5-29
Cup holder ·····································································4-94
Curtain air bag ·······························································3-50
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ·································4-36 Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ·······················································4-38
Daytime running light ·····················································4-63
Defogging (Windshield) ················································4-87
Defroster ·········································································4-69 Outside mirror defroster ············································4-69
Rear window defroster ··············································4-69
Defrosting (Windshield) ················································4-87Dimensions ······································································8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-36Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ·······················································4-38
Door locks ·······································································4-10 Central door lock switch ··········································4-11
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