2012 KIA PICANTO warning

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Index
Hazard warning flasher ..................................................4-69
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-47
Headlight escort function................................................4-70
Headlight leveling device................................................4-76
Headlight welcome function ..........................................4-70
Headrest ....................................................................3-5, 3-9
Heating and air conditioning ..........................................4-85
Highway driving ............................................................5-50
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ........................................5-42
Hood................................................................................4-26
Horn ................................................................................4-37
How to use this manual ....................................................1-2
Idle stop and go (ISG) system ........................................5-12
Immobilizer system ..........................................................4-4
Indicators and warnings ..................................................4-56
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ....................1-5
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-38
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-42
Fuel gauge ................................................................4-44
Odometer ..................................................................4-46
Speedometer ..............................................................4-44
Tachometer ................................................................4-44 Trip computer ............................................................4-45
Warning and indicators ............................................4-56
Instrument panel overview................................................2-3
Interior care ....................................................................7-75
Interior features ............................................................4-104 Ashtray ....................................................................4-104
Cigarette lighter ......................................................4-104
Clothes hanger ........................................................4-108
Cup holder ..............................................................4-105
Digital clock ............................................................4-107
Floor mat anchor(s) ················································4-109
Power outlet ............................................................4-106
Sunvisor ..................................................................4-105
Vanity mirror lamp ..................................................4-106
Interior light ....................................................................4-81
Interior overview ..............................................................2-2
Jack and tools....................................................................6-8
Jump starting ....................................................................6-5
Key positions ....................................................................5-4
Keys ..................................................................................4-3
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Air bag warning label................................................3-61
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-47
Tire specification and pressure label ..........................8-7
Vehicle certification label............................................8-6
Light bulbs ......................................................................7-62
Lighting ..........................................................................4-70 Battery saver function ..............................................4-70
Daytime running light ..............................................4-70
Headlight escort function ..........................................4-70
Headlight welcome function ....................................4-70
LPG system....................................................................5-14
Lubricants and capacities ................................................8-4 Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..........7-19
Maintenance services ..................................................7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-17 Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7
Owner maintenance ....................................................7-4
Scheduled maintenance service ..................................7-6
Tire maintenance ......................................................7-46
Maintenance services ........................................................7-3 Manual climate control system ......................................4-84
Air conditioning ........................................................4-89
Climate control air filter............................................4-91
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-85
Manual heating and air conditioning ..............................4-95
Manual transaxle ............................................................5-24
Memory fuse ..................................................................7-53
Mirrors ............................................................................4-38 Day/night rearview mirror ........................................4-38
Inside rearview mirror ..............................................4-38
Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-38
Moonroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-31
Multi fuse ........................................................................7-54
Neck restraints, see headrest ....................................3-5, 3-9
Odometer ........................................................................4-46
Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-22
Outside rearview mirror ..................................................4-38
Overheats ..........................................................................6-7
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-4
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Parking brake inspect ......................................................7-30
Parking brake ..................................................................5-34
Passenger's front air bag ................................................3-46
Power brakes ..................................................................5-33
Power outlet ..................................................................4-106
Power steering (Electronic) ............................................4-35
Power window lock button ............................................4-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt ....................................................3-22
Push starting......................................................................6-6
Rear seat............................................................................3-9
Rear parking assist system ..............................................4-66Recommended cold tire inflation pressures....................7-41
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-5
Remote keyless entry ......................................................4-10
Road warning ....................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-47 Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-6
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-17Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7
Seat belts ........................................................................3-15 Pre-tensioner seat belt ..............................................3-22
Lap belt......................................................................3-20
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-18
Seat belt warning ......................................................3-16
Seatback pocket ................................................................3-8
Seats ..................................................................................3-2 Headrest ..............................................................3-5, 3-9
Folding the rear seat ..................................................3-10
Front seat adjustment - manual ..................................3-4
Rear seat ......................................................................3-9
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-8
Shift lock system ............................................................5-30
Side air bag ....................................................................3-51
Smart key ..........................................................................4-9
Smooth cornering............................................................5-48
Snow tires........................................................................5-51Spare tire Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
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Vanity mirror lamp........................................................4-106
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-4
Vehicle certification label ................................................8-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-6
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ............................5-42
Vehicle weight ................................................................5-63
Base curb weight ......................................................5-63
Cargo weight ............................................................5-63
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-63
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-63
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)....................................5-63
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-63
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-30
Waste tray, see ashtray ..................................................4-104
Warnings and indicators..................................................4-56
Weight ............................................................................5-63 Base curb weight ......................................................5-63
Cargo weight ............................................................5-63
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-63
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-63
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)....................................5-63
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-63 Wheel alignment and tire balance ..................................7-44
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-46
Windows ........................................................................4-21
Auto down window ..................................................4-22
Auto up/down window ..............................................4-23
Power window lock button........................................4-24
Windshield defrosting and defogging ..........................4-100 Defogging logic ......................................................4-102
Winter driving ................................................................5-51 Snow tires ..................................................................5-51
Tire chains ................................................................5-52
Wiper blades ..................................................................7-35
Wipers and washers ........................................................4-77
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Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your vehi-
cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you
in many ways. We strongly recommend
that you read the entire manual. In order
to minimise the chance of death or injury,
you must read the WARNING and CAU-
TION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this
manual to best explain how to enjoy your
vehicle. By reading your manual, you
learn about features, important safety
information, and driving tips under vari-
ous road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is pro-
vided in the Table of Contents. Use the
index when looking for a specific area or
subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all
information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections
plus an index. Each section begins with a
brief list of contents so you can tell at a
glance if that section has the information
you want. You will find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu-
al. These WARNINGs were prepared to
enhance your personal safety. You should
carefully read and follow ALL procedures
and recommendations provided in these
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.
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NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or help-
ful information is being provided.
Petrol engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance, we
recommend you to use unleaded petrolwhich complies with EN 228 and has an
octane rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91
or higher.
You may use unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90
but it may result in slight performance
reduction of the vehicle.
Except Europe
Your new KIA vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87
or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimise exhaust emis-
sions and spark plug fouling.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily injury ordeath could result if the warning isignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle couldresult if the caution is ignored.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded petrol. When youare going to use leaded petrol, ask an
authorized KIA dealer whether leaded
petrol in your vehicle is available or not. Octane Rating of leaded petrol is same
with unleaded one.
Petrol containing alcohol andmethanol
Gasohol, a mixture of petrol and ethanol
(also known as grain alcohol), and petrolor gasohol containing methanol (also
known as wood alcohol) are being mar-
keted along with or instead of leaded orunleaded petrol. Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use petrol or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either
of these fuels may cause drivability prob-lems and damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufactur-
er’s warranty if they result from the useof:
1. Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol.
2. Petrol or gasohol containing methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-dent.
CAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimental to
the catalytic converter and willdamage the engine control sys-tem’s oxygen sensor and affect emission control.
Never add any fuel system cleaningagents to the fuel tank other thanwhat has been specified. (Consult anauthorized KIA dealer for details.)
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which containsmethanol. Discontinue use of any
gasohol product which impairs dri-vability.

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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light*
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
ESP indicator*
ESP OFF indicator*
Malfunction indicator lightAir bag warning light*
Immobiliser indicator
Low fuel level warning light* : if equipped
Charging system warning light
Overspeed warning light*
120km/h
Tail light indicator
Tailgate open warning light
Front fog light indicator*
Electric power steering (EPS)
system warning light*
Key low battery indicator*
Rear fog light indicator*
Door ajar warning light
Shift pattern indicator*
Manual transaxle shift indicator*
Key out warning light*
KEY
OUT
ECO indicator*ECO
Auto stop for ISG system indicator*
Low beam indicator Engine coolant temperature
warning light
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For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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1. Instrument cluster.............................4-41
2. Horn .................................................4-36
3. Driver’s front air bag* .......................3-46
4. Light control/Turn signals .................4-70
5. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-74
6. Ignition switch* or ENGINE START/STOP button* ....5-4, 5-6
7. Hazard warning flasher switch ......4-66, 6-2
8. Audio* .............................................4-107
9. Climate control system* ..........4-81, 4-90
10. Shift lever* .............................5-16, 5-19
11. Steering wheel audio control* ......4-108
12. Passenger’s front air bag* ..............3-46
13. Glove box .....................................4-100
14. Parking brake lever ........................5-26
15. Power outlet* ................................4-103
16. Cigarette lighter* ..........................4-101
17. Seat warmer* ...................................3-7
18. Driver’s knee air bag* .....................3-46
* : if equipped