2011 KIA PICANTO window

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Driving your vehicle
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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 are easily 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. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerousthan 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 driveror call a cab.
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.

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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 a very
high gear resulting in 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 recommendedspeed. 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 speed 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.

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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 useengine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the paintfinish.E120800AUN
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.E121000ASA
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weath-
er, you should carry appropriate emer-
gency equipment. Some of the items you
may want to carry include tire chains, tow
straps or chains, flashlight, emergency
flares, sand, shovel, jumper cables, win-
dow scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-
alls, blanket, etc.

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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
G180100AUN 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 don’t wipe
properly, clean both the window and the
blades with a good cleaner or mild deter-
gent, 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.
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Front windshield wiper blade
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiperblade assembly to expose the plastic
locking clip.
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CAUTION
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 wiperblade could cause wiper malfunc- tion and failure.
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CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may chip or crack the windshield.

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2. Compress the clip and slide the blade
assembly downward.
3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. G180202AUN
Rear window wiper blade
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, have an authorized
KIA dealer replace the wiper blade.
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For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connectionsclean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
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Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours. G190300ASA Reset items
Items should be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the battery hasbeen disconnected.
Auto down window (See section 4)
Climate control system (See section 4)
Clock (See section 4)
Audio (See section 4)
WARNING
- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charg- ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
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.
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Before performing maintenanceor 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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Instrument panel fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
START SIG 10A Start motor
RR FOG LP 10A Rear fog light
A/CON SW 10A Air conditioner
CLUSTER 10A Cluster
SEAT HTD 15A Seat warmer
C/LIGHTER 15A Cigar lighter
A/BAG 10A Airbag
RR WIPER 15A Rear wiper
ABS/ESP 10A Anti-lock brake system/ Electronic Stability program
IGN COIL 15A Ignition
T/SIG LP 10A Turn signal light
HTD GLASS1 20A Rear window defroster
HTD GLASS2 10A Rear window defroster
P/WDW RR 25A Power window (rear)
IGN O/S MIR FATC 10A Outside rearview mirror
P/WDW FRT 25A Power window (front)
FRT WIPER 20A Front wiper
H/LP (LH) 10A Headlight (left)
H/LP (RH) 10A Headlight (right)
FUEL PUMP 10A Fuel pump
INJ 15A Injection
SNSR 10A O 2SensorDescription Fuse rating Protected component
C/DR LOCK 20A Central door lock
A/BAG IND 10A Airbag warning
TCU B/UP 15A Automatic tranaxle
DSL ECU1 20A -
DSL ECU2 10A -

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Engine compartment main fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
ECU1 20A (30A) Engine control unit
STOP 10A Stop light
FR/FOG 10A Front fog light
A/CON 10A Air conditioner
HORN 10A Horn
ECU2 10A Engine control unit
SPARE 10A spare fuse
SPARE 15A spare fuse
ABS2 40A Anti-lock brake system
ABS1 40A Anti-lock brake system
B+ 30A In panel B+
BLOWER 30A Blower
IGN1 30A Ignition
IGN2 30A Ignition
TAIL LH 10A Tail light (left)
TAIL RH 10A Tail light (right)
DRL 10A Daytime running light
HAZARD 15A Hazard warning flasher
R/LP 10A Room lamp
AUDIO 15A Audio
P/WDW 30A Power windowDescription Fuse rating Protected component
RAD 30A Radiator fan
BATT 100A (120A) Alternator, Battery
FR FOG - Front fog light relay
A/CON - Air conditioner relay
HORN - Horn relay
START - Start motor relay
RAD1 - Radiator fan relay
RAD2 - Radiator fan relay
RR FOG - Rear fog light relay
TAIL - Tail light relay
Engine compartment sub fuse panel (Diesel engine)
Description Fuse rating Protected component
FFHTS 30A
Fuel filter heater temporary sensor
GLOW PLUG 80A Glow plug
MDPS 80A Motor driven power steering
PTC HTR1 40A PTC heater1
PTC HTR2 40A PTC heater2
PTC HTR3 40A PTC heater3
Engine compartment sub fuse panel (Gasoline engine)
Description Fuse rating Protected component
MDPS 80A Motor driven power steering