2012 KIA PICANTO ESP

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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized KIA dealer atthe frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used. Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in coolant reser-
voir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
Check the radiator and condenser. Check if the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked
with leaves, dirt or insects etc.
If any of the above parts are extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, take your vehicle to an authorized
KIA dealer.
WARNING - Maintenance
work
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. You
can be seriously injured while
performing some maintenance
procedures. If you lack sufficient
knowledge and experience or the
proper tools and equipment to do
the work, have it done by an
authorized KIA dealer.
Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous
when you wear jewelry or loose
clothing. These can become
entangled in moving parts and
result in injury. Therefore, if you
must run the engine while work-
ing under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry (espe-
cially rings, bracelets, watches,
and necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose cloth-
ing before getting near theengine or cooling fans.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns
or other serious injury.

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Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there isless than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
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Tread wear indicatorWARNING - Replacing
tires
To reduce the chance of serious
or fatal injuries from an acci-
dent caused by tire failure or
loss of vehicle control:
Replace tires that are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tires can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, andtraction.
Do not drive your vehicle with too little or too much pressure
in your tires. This can lead to
uneven wear and tire failure.
When replacing tires, never mix radial and bias-ply tires
on the same car. You must
replace all tires (including the
spare) if moving from radial to
bias-ply tires.
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Using tires and wheels otherthan the recommended sizes
could cause unusual handling
characteristics and poor vehi-
cle control, resulting in a seri-ous accident.
Wheels that do not meet KIA’s specifications may fit poorly
and result in damage to the
vehicle or unusual handling
and poor vehicle control.
The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. The
tire size affects wheel speed.
When replacing tires, all 4
tires must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the
ABS(Anti-lock Brake System)
and ESP(Electronic Stability
Program) to work irregularly.(if equipped)

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Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the dif-
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger car tires. The
speed rating is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the
tire. This symbol corresponds to that
tire's designed maximum safe oper-ating speed.3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire
Identification Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manufacturing date,(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1611 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2011.
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph)
Z Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
Maximum Speed
Speed
Rating
Symbol
WARNING - Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, it is recommended that
tires generally be replaced after
six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates orfrequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning can result in sudden
tire failure, which could lead to
a loss of control and an acci-
dent involving serious injury ordeath.

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4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and theletter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
5. Maximum permissible inflationpressure
This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 400
TRACTION A
TEMPERATURE A Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicle
may vary with respect to grade.

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Fuse NameSymbolFuse ratingProtected Component
IGN110AStop Lamp Switch, Alternator(G3LA/G4LA), Rear Parking Assist Sensor RH/LH, Rear
Parking Assist Sensor (Center) RH/LH, Seat Heater Switch, Driver/Passenger Seat Heater,
Crash Pad Switch , Low DC-DC Convertor, Electro Chromic Mirror
ABS10AYaw Rate Sensor, Check Connector, ESP Control Module ABS Control Module,
PCB Fuse & Relay Box (HAC Relay, ESS Relay), Steering Angle Sensor, Multipurpose
B/UP LAMP10ABack-Up Lamp Switch
PCU10ASmart Key Control Module,Immobilizer Module, ECM/PCM
H/LP LH10AHead Lamp LH
PDM210ASmart Key Control Module
ROOM210ARoom Lamp Relay
P/OUTLET15APower Outlet
C/LIGHT15ACigarette Lighter
ACC10ABCM, Audio, Low DC-DC Convertor, Smart Key Control Module, Power Outside Mirror Switch
A/BAG IND10AInstrument Cluster
A/BAG10AA/C Control Module, SRS Control Module
T/SIG10AMultifunction Switch (Europe), Hazard Switch (Except Europe)
MDPS10AEPS Control Module
R/WPR15AMultifunction Switch, Rear Wiper Motor
HTD STRG15ASteering Wheel Heater

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SymbolFuse ratingProtected Component
MULTI FUSE80AEPS Control Module
125AAlternator, PCB Fuse & Relay Box
FUSE
50AI/P Junction Box (Power Connector Fuse : F1 10A / F2 20A, Fuse : F24 10A / F25 10A / F26
10A / F27 15A, Tail Lamp Relay)
40AProjection Type : E/R Sub Fuse Box (Fuse : F1 10A / F2 20A / F4 15A / F5 10A / F7 10A )
50AI/P Junction Box (Fuse : F8 20A / F9 25A / F10 15A / F16 15A / F17 25A / F18 15A / F19 10A
/ F35 10A, Power Window Relay)
40AE/R Junction Box (Fuse : F11 15A), Ignition Switch, PDM Relay Box (ESCL Relay)
40AABS Control Relay, ESP Control Relay
30AABS Control Relay, ESP Control Relay
40ARear Defogger Relay
10AInstrument Cluster, Head Lamp RH, PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Head Lamp (HI) Relay)
15APCB Fuse & Relay Box (Fuel Pump #2 Relay)
40APCB Fuse & Relay Box (Start Relay), Ignition Switch, PDM Relay Box (ESCL Relay)
30APCB Fuse & Relay Box (Engine Control Relay, Fuse : F23 10A)
40APCB Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay)
30APCB Fuse & Relay Box (Cooling Fan Relay)
Engine compartment main fuse panel

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SymbolFuse ratingProtected Component
FUSE
(General head lamp type)
10APCB Fuse & Relay Box (Fuel Pump #1 Relay)
20APCB Fuse & Relay Box (Head Lamp (HI) Relay)
20APCB Fuse & Relay Box (Head Lamp (LO) Relay)
10APCB Fuse & Relay Box (Horn Relay, Burglar Alarm Horn Relay)
15APCB Fuse & Relay Box (A/C Relay)
10APCM (B3LA)
10ATCM (F3LA/F4LA/F3LA), PCM (B3LA)
10ATransaxle Range Switch, TCM/PCM, ESP Control Module, Rear Bumper Lamp,
Instrument Cluster, BCM, Back-Up Lamp LH/RH, Back-Up Lamp Switch
10AECM/PCM, Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch
15ATCM/PCM, Injector #1/#2/#3, Injector #4 (G4LA), Jumper Wire 1, Crash Pad Switch (B4LA),
Fuel Pump #2 Relay (B3LA)
15AHead Lamp LH
15A
G3LA/G4LA/F3LA : TCM/ECM, Camshaft Position Sensor #1/#2, Oxygen Sensor
(UP)/(DOWN), Canister Purge Solenoid Valve, Oil Control Valve #1/#2, PCB Fuse & Relay Box
(A/C Relay, Cooling Fan Relay, Start Relay), B3LA : PCM, Camshaft Position Sensor #1/#2,
PCB Fuse & Relay Box (A/C Relay, Cooling Fan Relay), Oxygen Sensor (UP)/(DOWN),
Canister Purge Solenoid Valve, Oil Control Valve #1/#2, Variable Intake Solenoid Valve
10AHead Lamp RH

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LIGHT BULBS
Use only the bulbs of the specified
wattage.
✽✽ NOTICE
After, driving in heavy rain or washing
the vehicle, headlight and taillight lenses
could appear frosty. This condition is
caused by the temperature difference
between the lamp inside and outside.
This is similar to the condensation on
your windows inside your vehicle during
the rain and doesn’t indicate a problem
with your vehicle. If the water leaks into
the lamp bulb circuitry, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized KIA dealer.
Headlight, position light, turn sig-
nal light, front fog light bulbreplacement
Type A
(1) Front turn signal light
(2) Headlight (High/Low)
(3) Position light + DRL (LED type)* or Position light (LED type)*
(4) Front fog light*
* : if equipped
WARNING - Working on
the lights
Prior to working on the light, firmly
apply the parking brake, ensure
that the ignition switch is turned tothe LOCK position and turn off the
lights to avoid sudden movement
of the vehicle and burning your fin-
gers or receiving an electric shock.
CAUTION
Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb with one of the same wattagerating. Otherwise, it may causedamage to the fuse or electricwiring system.
CAUTION
If you don’t have necessary tools,the correct bulbs and the expertise,
consult an authorized KIA dealer. Inmany cases, it is difficult to replacevehicle light bulbs because other parts of the vehicle must be
removed before you can get to thebulb. This is especially true if youhave to remove the headlight
assembly to get to the bulb(s).Removing/installing the headlightassembly can result in damage tothe vehicle.
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■ Type A