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Features of your vehicle
NOTE:
If you need more information about
Kia’s Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Contact kia website “www.kia.com”
(OWNERS>General Info>BLUETOOTH
wireless technology).
CAUTION IN USING
BLUETOOTH®CELLULAR
PHONE
Do not use a cellular phone or
perform Bluetooth®settings (e.g.
pairing a phone) while driving.
Some Bluetooth
®-enabled phones
may not be recognized by the system or fully compatible withthe system.
Before using Bluetooth
®related
features of the audio system, refer your phone’s User’s Manual for phone-side Bluetooth
®opera-
tions.
The phone must be paired to the audio system to use Bluetooth®
related features.
You will not be able to use the hands-free feature when yourphone (in the car) is outside ofthe cellular service area (e.g. in atunnel, in a underground, in amountainous area, etc.).
If the cellular phone signal is poor or the vehicles interior noise istoo loud, it may be difficult to hearthe other person’s voice during a call.
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(continued) Do not place the phone near or inside metallic objects, otherwise
communications with Bluetooth
®
system or cellular service sta-tions can be disturbed.
While a phone is connected through Bluetooth
®your phone
may discharge quicker than usual for additional Bluetooth
®-related
operations.
Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interferencenoise or malfunction to audiosystem. In this case, store thedevice in a different location mayresolve the situation.
Please save your phone name in English, or your phone name maynot be displayed correctly.
If Priority is set upon vehicle igni- tion (IGN/ACC ON), the Bluetoothphone will be automatically con-nected.
Even if you are outside, theBluetooth phone will be automat-ically connected once you are inthe vicinity of the vehicle.
If you do not want automaticBluetooth power off.
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(continued) Bluetooth connection may become intermittently discon-nected in some mobile phones.Follow the following steps to try again.
1) Turn the Bluetooth Function within the mobile phoneON/OFF and try to connect again.
2) Turn the mobile phone power ON/OFF and try to connectagain.
3) Completely remove the mobile phone battery, reboot, and thentry to connect again.
4) Reboot the Audio and try to connect again.
5) Delete all paired devices from the mobile phone and Audioand re-pair for use.
The hands-free call volume and quality may differ depending onthe mobile phone.
Driving your vehicle
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine whenthe shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, itshould be started without depressingthe accelerator.
WARNING- Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss of
directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for
automatic transaxle, set the park-
ing brake fully and shut the engine
off. Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injury
or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are inmotion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicleis still moving and turn the ignition switch to the START position in anattempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for morethan 10 seconds. If the engine stallsout or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 sec- onds before re-engaging the starter.Improper use of the starter may damage it.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal.
Maintenance
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Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Front brake disc/pads, calipers I I I IIIII
Rear brake disc/pads I I I IIIII
Parking brake I I I I
Exhaust pipes, heat shield & mountings I I I IIIII
Front suspension ball jonts I I I IIIII
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/ IIIII IIIIIIII III
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
Drive shaft dust boots I I I IIIII
All latch, hinges and locks I I I IIIII
Battery condition I I I I I I IIIIIII III
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart
below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
R
R
R
R
I
I
I
I
I EVERY 6,000 km OR 6 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 96,000 km
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 12,000 km OR 6 MONTHSA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
C, E
B, H
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, D, E, F, GENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
SPARK PLUGS
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERS
REAR BRAKE DISC/PADS
PARKING BRAKE
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BSALL JOINT
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS
MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION