2012 KIA PICANTO ESP

Maintenance
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Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning andcaution statements that appear on thelabel.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughlyand frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, you should wash it after each off-
road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are keptclear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.
APPEARANCE CARECAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do
not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or when the body of thevehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.Especially, with high-pressurewater, water may leak through the windows and wet the interior.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, do not cleanwith chemical solvents or strongdetergents.
WARNING - Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.

Maintenance
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty infor-
mation contained in the Service Passport
in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emis-
sion control system to meet all applicable
emission regulations. There are three emission control sys-
tems, as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system
(2) Evaporative emission control system(3) Exhaust emission control system In order to assure the proper function of
the emission control systems, it is recom-
mended that you have your car inspected
and maintained by an authorized KIAdealer in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule in this manual. Caution for the Inspection and
Maintenance Test (With Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) system)
To prevent the vehicle from misfir-
ing during dynamometer testing,
turn the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) system off by press-
ing the ESP switch.
After dynamometer testing is com- pleted, turn the ESP system back on
by pressing the ESP switch again. 1. Crankcase emission control
system
The positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted
from the crankcase. This system supplies
fresh filtered air to the crankcase through
the air intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases,
which then pass through the PCV valveinto the induction system.
2. Evaporative emission control system
The Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel
vapors from escaping into the atmos-
phere.

Recommended SAE viscosity
number Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec-ommended could result in engine dam-
age.When choosing an oil, consider the range
of temperature your vehicle will be oper-
ated in before the next oil change.Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, ordipstick before checking or drain-ing any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areasand when the vehicle is used onunpaved roads. Cleaning the plugand dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that couldbe damaged.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil * 1°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
*1
: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE
5W-20* 2
(API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if the engine oil is not available in your country,
select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
* 2
: In Middle East, do not use the engine oil of viscosity grade SAE 5W-20.
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-20* 2
, 5W-30
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Specifications & Consumer information

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 ....................................................................7-31
Antenna ........................................................................4-110
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-36
Appearance care ............................................................7-70 Exterior care ............................................................7-70
Interior care ..............................................................7-75
Ashtray ........................................................................4-104
Audio system ..............................................................4-110 Antenna ..................................................................4-110
Aux, USB and iPod................................................4-112
Steering wheel audio control ................................4-111
Automatic climate control system ................................4-93 Air conditioning ......................................................4-99
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-94
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-95
Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-27 Shift lock system ......................................................5-30 Base curb weight ..........................................................5-63
Battery............................................................................7-38
Battery saver function ....................................................4-70
Before driving ..................................................................5-3
Bi-fuel system ................................................................5-17
Bottle holders, see cup holders ....................................4-105
Brake system..................................................................5-33
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................5-36
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..........................5-38
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ................................5-42
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ................................5-43
Parking brake ..........................................................5-34
Power brakes ............................................................5-33
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ......................5-42
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-27
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-62
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-6
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-4 Care Exterior care ..............................................................7-70
Interior care ..............................................................7-75
Tire care ....................................................................7-41
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Economical operation ....................................................5-45
Electronic power steering ..............................................4-37
Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-37
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5
Jump starting ..............................................................6-5
Push starting ................................................................6-6
Emergency stop signal (ESS) ........................................5-43
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-22
Emergency while driving ..................................................6-3
Emergency commodity ..................................................6-25
Emission control system ................................................7-76 Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-76
Evaporative emission control system ........................7-76
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-77
Engine compartment..................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ................................................................7-24
Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-22
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-6
Engine will not start..........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control system..............................7-76
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-77
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-19
Exterior care....................................................................7-70 Flat tire ..............................................................................6-8
Changing tires ............................................................6-9
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
Fluid Automatic transaxle fluid ..........................................7-28
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-30
Brake fluid ................................................................7-27
Folding the rear seat........................................................3-10
Front seat adjustment - manual ........................................3-4
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-28
Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-44
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2
Fuses ..............................................................................7-51 Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-55
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-52
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-54
Memory fuse ............................................................7-53
Gauge Fuel gauge ................................................................4-44
Glassroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-31
Glove box ......................................................................4-103
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Introduction
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.

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-15
2. Central door lock switch* ..................4-16
3. Power window switches* ...................4-20
4. Power window lock button* ...............4-23
5. Outside rearview mirror control
switch*...............................................4-38
6. Outside rearview mirror folding switch*...............................................4-39
7. Bonnet release lever .........................4-25
8. Fuel filler lid release lever .................4-27
9. Steering wheel ..................................4-34
10. Steering wheel tilt control* ..............4-35
11. Headlight levelling device* ..............4-73
12. Idle Stop and Go system OFF button* ........................................................5-12
13. ESP OFF button* ............................5-30
14. Heated steering wheel switch* .......4-35
15. Fuse box .........................................7-51
16. Brake pedal .....................................5-25
17. Accelerator pedal
* : if equipped
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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING- Driver’s seat
Never attempt to adjust the seat whilst the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control,and an accident causing death,
serious injury, or property dam-
age.
Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of the
seatback. Storing items against a
seatback or in any other way
interfering with proper locking of
a seatback could result in serious
or fatal injury in a sudden stop orcollision.
seatback upright and the lap por-
tion of the seat belt snug and low
across the hips. This is the best
position to protect you in case ofan accident.
In order to avoid unnecessary and perhaps severe air bag
injuries, always sit as far back as
possible from the steering wheel
whilst maintaining comfortable
control of the vehicle. We recom-
mend that your chest be at least
250 mm (10 inches) away fromthe steering wheel.WARNING - Loose objects
Loose objects in the driver’s foot
area could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident. Do not place
anything under the front seats.WARNING - Driver respon-
sibility for passengers
Riding in a vehicle with the seat-
back reclined could lead to serious
or fatal injury in an accident. If a
seat is reclined during an accident,
the occupant’s hips may slide
under the lap portion of the seat
belt, applying great force to the
unprotected abdomen. Serious orfatal internal injuries could result.
The driver must advise the passen-
ger to keep the seatback in an
upright position whenever the vehi-
cle is in motion.
WARNING - Uprighting seat
When you return the seatback to its
upright position, hold the seatback
and return it slowly and be surethere are no other occupants
around the seat. If the seatback isreturned without being held and
controlled, the back of the seat
could spring forward resulting in
accidental injury to a person struck
by the seatback.
WARNING
Do not use a sitting cushion that reduces friction between the seat
and passenger. The passenger's
hips may slide under the lap por-tion of the seat belt during an acci-
dent or a sudden stop. Serious orfatal internal injuries could resultbecause the seat belt can't operate
normally.