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What to do in an emergency
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
 Do not use the towing hooks to pull avehicle out of mud, sand or other con-
ditions from which the vehicle cannot
be driven out under its own power.
 Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
 The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other frequent-
ly.  Attach a towing strap to the towing
hook.
 Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for towing may
damage the body of your vehicle.
 Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing hook provided.
 Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or damaged.
 Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
 Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily with even force.
 To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.  Use a towing strap less than 5 m 
(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in
the middle of the strap for easy visibili-
ty.
 Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during towing.
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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is
being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil and filter changes are
required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu-
ration and replace if necessary. Drive
belts should be checked periodically for
proper tension and adjusted as neces-
sary.
Fuel filter
A clogged filter can limit the speed at
which the vehicle may be driven, damage
the emission system and cause multiple
issues such as hard starting. If an exces-
sive amount of foreign matter accumu-
lates in the fuel tank, the filter may
require replacement more frequently.
After installing a new filter, run the engine
for several minutes, and check for leaks
at the connections. Fuel filters should be
installed by an authorized Kia dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections for leakage and damage. Have
an authorized Kia dealer replace any
damaged or leaking parts immediately.
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should
be inspected at those intervals specified
in the maintenance schedule. Make sure
that a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap is
correctly replaced.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses (if equipped)
Inspect the surface of hoses for evidence
of heat and/or mechanical damage. Hard
and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts,
abrasions, and excessive swelling indi-
cate deterioration. Particular attention
should be paid to examine those hose
surfaces nearest to high heat sources,
such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact with
any heat source, sharp edges or moving
component which might cause heat dam-
age or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and cou-
plings, to make sure they are secure, and
that no leaks are present. Hoses should
be replaced immediately if there is any
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Maintenance
PARKING BRAKE
Checking the parking brake  
Check the stroke of the parking brake by
counting the number of “clicks’’ heard
while fully applying it from the released
position. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-
ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or
less than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Stroke : 6~8 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
Filter replacement  
It must be replaced when necessary, and
should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air. Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele- ment more often than the usual recom-mended intervals. (Refer to“Maintenance under severe usage condi- tions” in this section.)
AIR CLEANER 
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CAUTION - Air filter 
maintenance
 Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in exces-sive engine wear.
 When removing the air cleaner fil- ter, be careful that dust or dirtdoes not enter the air intake, or damage may result.
 Use a Kia genuine part. Use of nongenuine part could damagethe air flow sensor. 
     
        
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Rear window wiper blade 
1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the
wiper blade assembly. 2. Install the new blade assembly by
inserting the center part into the slot in
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
3. Make sure the blade assembly is installed firmly by trying to pull it slight-
ly.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, have an authorized
Kia dealer replace the wiper blade.
For best battery service
 Keep the battery securely mounted.
 Keep the battery top clean and dry.
 Keep the terminals and connections clean, 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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If the memory fuse is pulled up from the
fuse panel, the warning chime, audio,
clock and interior lamps, etc., will not
operate. Some items must be reset after
replacement. Refer to “Battery” in this
section.
Even though the memory fuse is pulled
up, the battery can still be discharged by
operation of the headlights or other elec-
trical devices.
Engine compartment panel fuse
replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover by press- ing the tap and pulling up the cover.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. To remove or insert the fuse,
use the fuse puller in the engine com-
partment fuse panel.
4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
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■Type BCAUTION - Fuse panel covers
After checking the fuse panel in the
engine compartment, securely install the fuse panel cover to pre-vent electrical failures which mayoccur from water leaking in. 
     
        
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Engine compartment fuse panel
Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Protected
MULTI FUSE MDPS
80A EPS Control Module
ALT 125A Alternator
FUSE B+1
50AI/P Junction Box (Power Connector Fuse : ROOM LP 10A / AUDIO 20A, 
Fuse : FOG LP FRT 15A / MODULE 1 10A / STOP LP 15A, Tail Lamp Relay)
INVERTER 40A Inverter
B+2 50AI/P Junction Box (Fuse : HAZARD 15A / PDM 1 25A / PDM 2 10A / SUNROOF 15A / 
DR LOCK 20A / SAFETY POWER WINDOW 25A / S/HEATER 2 15A, 
FOLD'G MIRR 10A / Power Window Relay)
IG1 40AWith Smart Key - PDM Relay Box (ESCL (ACC) Relay, ESCL (IG1) Relay)
W/O Smart Key - Ignition Switch
ABS1 40A ESC Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
ABS2 40A ESC Module
RR HTD 40A I/P Junction Box (Rear Defogger Relay)
ECU_VM 10A PCM
H/LP HI IND 10A Instrument Cluster 
     
        
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Engine compartment main fuse panel
Fuse Name Fuse ratingCircuit Protected
IG2 40APCB Fuse & Relay Box (Start Relay), W/O Smart Key - Ignition Switch, 
With Smart Key - PDM Relay Box (ESCL (IG2) Relay)
ECU1 30A PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Engine Control Relay, ECU2 10A)
BLOWER 40A PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay)
C/FAN 40A PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Cooling Fan (Low) Relay, Cooling Fan (Hi) Relay)
F/PUMP1 20A PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Fuel Pump #1 Relay)
H/LP HI 20A PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Head Lamp (HI) Relay)
H/LP 20A PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Head Lamp (LO) Relay)
HORN 10A PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Horn Relay, Burglar Alarm Horn Relay)
ECU2 10A M/T - ECM, A/T - E/R Junction Box (ECU_VM 10A)
B/UP LP 10A A/T - PCM, Transaxle Range Switch
WIPER 10A ECM/PCM, Rain Sensor
ECU4 20A ECM/PCM
INJECTOR 15A ECM/PCM, PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Fuel Pump #1 Relay)
H/LP LH 10A Head Lamp LH
SENSOR1 10APurge Control Solenoid Valve, Variable Intake Solenoid Valve, Canister Close Valve, 
PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Cooling Fan (Low) Relay, Cooling Fan (Hi) Relay)
SENSOR2 10A Oil Control Valve #1/#2, Oxygen Sensor (Up/Down)
H/LP RH 10A Head Lamp RH