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Engine / 8-2
Dimensions / 8-2
Bulb wattage / 8-2
Tyres and wheels / 8-3
Weight/Volume / 8-3
Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4
Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-6
Vehicle certification label / 8-6
Tyre specification and pressure label / 8-7
Engine number / 8-7
Specifications & Consumer information
![KIA PICANTO 2012 Owners Manual Specifications & Consumer information
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ENGINE BULB WATTAGE
* : If equipped
DIMENSIONS
Item Petrol 1.0 Petrol 1.25
Displacement [cc(cu.in)] 998 (60.9) 1,248 (76.2)
Bore x Stroke [mm(in)] 71 x 84
( KIA PICANTO 2012 Owners Manual Specifications & Consumer information
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ENGINE BULB WATTAGE
* : If equipped
DIMENSIONS
Item Petrol 1.0 Petrol 1.25
Displacement [cc(cu.in)] 998 (60.9) 1,248 (76.2)
Bore x Stroke [mm(in)] 71 x 84
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Specifications & Consumer information
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ENGINE BULB WATTAGE
* : If equipped
DIMENSIONS
Item Petrol 1.0 Petrol 1.25
Displacement [cc(cu.in)] 998 (60.9) 1,248 (76.2)
Bore x Stroke [mm(in)] 71 x 84
(2.80 x 3.31) 71 x 78.8
(2.80 x 3.10)
Firing order 1-2-3 1-3-4-2
No. of cylinders 3, In-line 4, In-line
Item mm (in)
Overall length 3595 (141.5)
Overall width 1595 (62.8)
Overall heightFor Europe 1480 (58.3)
Except Europe 1490 (58.7)
Front tread
155/70R13 1421 (55.9)
165/60R14 1415 (55.7)
175/50R15 1409 (55.5)
Rear tread
155/70R13 1424 (56.1)
165/60R14 1418 (55.8)
175/50R15 1412 (55.6)
Wheelbase 2385 (93.9)
Light Bulb Wattage Bulb type
Headlights (Low/High) 55/60 H4 L/L
Headlights (Low/High)* 55 H7 L/L
Front turn signal lights* 21 PY21W
FRT Position lights (Bulb type)* 5 W5W
FRT Position lights (LED type)*LEDLED
Side repeater lights* 5 WY5W
Side repeater lights (LED type)* LED LED
Front fog lights* 27 GE881
D.R.L (Bulb type)21P21W
D.R.L (LED type)*LEDLED
Stop and tail light* 21/5 P21/5W
Stop and tail light (LED type)* LED LED
Rear turn signal lights 21 P21W
Back-up lights 16 W16W
Rear fog lights*21P21W
High mounted stop light* 5 W5W High mounted stop light (LED type)* LED LED
License plate lights 5 W5W
Map lamps 10 W10W
Room lamp 8 FESTOON 8W
Luggage lamp* 5 FESTOON 5W

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Specifications & Consumer information
TYRES AND WHEELSItem Tyre size Wheel size Inflation pressure / bar(psi,kPa)
Wheel lug nut torque /
kg.m(lb.ft, N.m)
Normal load Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tyre
155/70 R13 4.0B×13 2.3
(33, 230) 2.1
(31, 210) 2.5
(36, 250) 2.5
(36, 250) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
165/60 R14 5.0J×14
175/50 R15 5.5J×15
Compact
spare tyre
T105/70 D14 4T×14 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420)
Item Petrol 1.0 Petrol 1.25
M/T A/T M/T A/T
Gross vehicle weight kg (lbs.)
5 person1,340
(2,954) -
1,370
(3,020) 1,370
(3,020)
4 person1,300
(2,866) -1,330
(2,932) 1,330
(2,932)
Luggage volume l(cu ft)
200 (7) 200 (7)
WEIGHT/VOLUME

Index
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Air bags..........................................................................3-39
Air bag warning label ..............................................3-61
Air bag warning light ..............................................3-42
Curtain air bag..........................................................3-52
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-46
Side air bag ..............................................................3-51
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-30
Antenna ........................................................................4-107
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-28
Appearance care ............................................................7-69 Exterior care ............................................................7-69
Interior care ..............................................................7-74
Ashtray ........................................................................4-101
Audio system ..............................................................4-107 Antenna ..................................................................4-107
Aux, USB and iPod................................................4-109
Steering wheel audio control ................................4-108
Automatic climate control system ................................4-90 Air conditioning ......................................................4-95
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-91
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-92
Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-19 Shift lock system ......................................................5-22 Base kerb weight ..........................................................5-55
Battery............................................................................7-37
Battery saver function ....................................................4-67
Before driving ..................................................................5-3
Bonnet ............................................................................4-25
Bottle holders, see cup holders ....................................4-102
Brake system..................................................................5-25
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................5-28
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..........................5-30
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ................................5-34
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ................................5-35
Parking brake ..........................................................5-26
Power brakes ............................................................5-25
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ......................5-34
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-26
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-61
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-6
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-4 Care Exterior care ............................................................7-69
Interior care ..............................................................7-74
Tyre care ..................................................................7-40
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Special driving conditions ..............................................5-39
Driving at night ........................................................5-40
Driving in flooded areas............................................5-42
Driving in the rain ....................................................5-41
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-39
Highway driving ........................................................5-42
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-39
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-40
Speedometer....................................................................4-42
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Starting the engine ............................................................5-9
Steering wheel ................................................................4-34 Electric power steering..............................................4-34
Heated steering wheel ..............................................4-35
Horn ..........................................................................4-36
Tilt steering ..............................................................4-34
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-108
Storage compartment ....................................................4-100 Glove box ................................................................4-100
Sunglass holder ......................................................4-100
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-100
Sunroof............................................................................4-30
Sunvisor ........................................................................4-103 Tachometer ......................................................................4-42
Tailgate ............................................................................4-18
Tilt steering ....................................................................4-34
Towing ............................................................................6-21
Emergency towing ....................................................6-22
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ..................................................5-19
Manual transaxle ......................................................5-16
Tripmeter ........................................................................4-44
Trip computer..................................................................4-43
Tyre specification and pressure label................................8-7
Tyres and wheels ....................................................7-40, 8-2 Checking tyre inflation pressure ..............................7-41
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ............7-40
Tyre care ....................................................................7-40
Tyre maintenance ......................................................7-45
Tyre replacement ......................................................7-44
Tyre rotation ..............................................................7-42
Tyre sidewall labeling ..............................................7-46
Tyre traction ..............................................................7-45
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ............................7-43
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-45T

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Vanity mirror lamp........................................................4-103
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-4
Vehicle certification label ................................................8-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-6
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ............................5-34
Vehicle weight ................................................................5-55
Base kerb weight ......................................................5-55
Cargo weight ............................................................5-55
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-55
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-55
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)....................................5-55
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-55
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-29
Waste tray, see ashtray ..................................................4-101
Warnings and indicators..................................................4-47
Weight ............................................................................5-55 Base kerb weight ......................................................5-55
Cargo weight ............................................................5-55
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-55
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-55
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)....................................5-55
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-55 Wheel alignment and tyre balance..................................7-43
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-45
Windows ........................................................................4-20
Auto down window ..................................................4-21
Auto up/down window ..............................................4-22
Power window lock button........................................4-23
Windscreen defrosting and defogging ............................4-97 Defogging logic ........................................................4-99
Winter driving ................................................................5-43 Snow tyres ................................................................5-43
Tyre chains ................................................................5-44
Wiper blades ..................................................................7-34
Wipers and washers ........................................................4-74
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