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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OJD072001/OJD072002
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The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine oil filler cap ............................7-35
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ................7-40
3. Positive battery terminal ....................7-50
4. Negative battery terminal ..................7-50
5. Fuse box ............................................7-63
6. Air cleaner ........................................7-43
7. Radiator cap ......................................7-39
8. Engine coolant reservoir....................7-38
9. Engine oil dipstick..............................7-35
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ....7-41
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Gasoline engine - GDI
■■Gasoline engine - MPI
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Your vehicle at a glance
OJD072003
❈
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine oil filler cap ............................7-35
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ................7-40
3. Positive battery terminal ....................7-50
4. Negative battery terminal ..................7-50
5. Fuse box ............................................7-63
6. Air cleaner ........................................7-43
7. Radiator cap ......................................7-39
8. Engine coolant reservoir....................7-38
9. Engine oil dipstick..............................7-35
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ....7-41
11. Fuel filter ........................................7-42
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Diesel engine
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Features of your vehicle
Automatic transaxle shift position indicator (if equipped)
The indicator displays which automatic
transaxle shift lever is selected.Double clutch transmission (DS mode) shift indicator (if equipped)
The indicator displays which Double clutch
transmission shift lever is selected.
In DS mode, the “SPORTS” indicator dis-
plays in cluster. For more detailed informa-
tion about DS mode, refer to the chapter 5.
OJD042233OJD042234
* DCT : Double clutch transmission
CAUTION - DCT
When the problem of gear system
occurs, the transaxle indicator
will blink. For your safety, we rec- ommend that you contact anauthorized Kia dealer and havethe system checked.
When the clutch is overheated, the safe protection mode oper-ates. According to the safe protec- tion mode, the transaxle indicator
blinks with buzzer sound. The buzzer beeps 3 times. In this time,the LCD warning about safe pro- tection mode also displays. In this
condition, the driving may not be smoothly. If you ignore this warn-ing, the driving condition is get-
ting worse and the system mayhave problem. To return the nor- mal driving condition, apply thefoot brake and stop the vehicle for
few minutes before driving off.
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Automatic transaxle shift position indicator (if equipped)
The indicator displays which automatic
transaxle shift lever is selected. Double clutch transmission (DS mode) shift indicator (if equipped)
The indicator displays which Double
clutch transmission shift lever is selected.
In DS mode, the “S” indicator displays
with “SPORTS” indicator in cluster. For
more detailed information about DS
mode, refer to the chapter 5.
OJD042235OJD042238
CAUTION
- DCT
When the problem of gear system
occurs, the transaxle indicator
will blink. For your safety, we rec- ommend that you contact anauthorized Kia dealer and havethe system checked.
When the clutch is overheated, the safe protection mode oper-ates. According to the safe protec- tion mode, the transaxle indicator
blinks with buzzer sound. The buzzer beeps 3 times. In this time,the LCD warning about safe pro- tection mode also displays. In this
condition, the driving may not be smoothly. If you ignore this warn-ing, the driving condition is get-
ting worse and the system mayhave problem. To return the nor- mal driving condition, apply thefoot brake and stop the vehicle for
few minutes before driving off.
* DCT : Double clutch transmission
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Press brake pedal to start engine (for automatic transaxle)
If the engine start/stop button changes to
the ACC position twice by pressing the
button repeatedly without depressing the
brake pedal, the warning illuminates on
the LCD display for about 10 seconds to
indicate that you should depress the
brake pedal to start the engine. Press clutch pedal to start engine (for manual transaxle)
If the engine start/stop button turns to the
ACC position twice by pressing the but-ton repeatedly without depressing the
clutch pedal, the warning illuminates on
the LCD display for about 10 seconds to
indicate that you should depress the
clutch pedal to start the engine.
Shift to "P" position (for Auto transaxle)
If you try to turn off the engine without the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, the
engine start/stop button will turn to the
ACC position. If the button is pressed
once more it will turn to the ON position.
The warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate that
you should press the engine start/stop
button with the shift lever in the P (Park)
position to turn off the engine.
Also, the warning chime sounds for about
10 seconds. (if equipped)
OJD042070/OJD042202
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Normal vision
■SupervisionOJD042071/OJD042203
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Normal vision
■SupervisionOJD042065/OJD042197
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Normal vision
■Supervision
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Features of your vehicle
Warnings and indicators
(Instrument cluster)
All warning lights are checked by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). If any light that does not illumi-
nate, we recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that all warning lights are off. If anyare still on, this indicates a situation thatneeds attention.
The following warning and indicators are
introduced in the previous pages.
Automatic transaxle/Double clutch trans-mission shift lever indicator
Manual transaxle shift indicator
Parking assist warning (LCD display)Active ECO indicator (if equipped)
When the active ECO is operating the
ECO indicator illuminates green. For
more detailed information, refer to
"Active ECO" in chapter 5.
Seat belt warning andchime light
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt
warning light will blink or illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the ignition switch ON regardless of
belt fastening.
For more details, refer to the “Seat belt” in section 3.
Air bag warning light
This warning light will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion. This light also comes on when the SRS
is not working properly. If the air bag
warning light does not come on, or con-
tinuously remains on after operating for
about 6 seconds when you turn the igni-
tion switch to the ON position or started
the engine, or if it comes on while driving,
we recommend that the system be
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
ECO
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4. Parking diagonal
The system is a supplemental for
parallel parking. Diagonal line park-
ing is not available. Even if the vehi-
cle is able to enter the space, do
not operate the Smart Parking
Assist System. The system willattempt parallel parking.(Continued)(Continued)
5. Parking in uneven road
Parking in uneven roads, the driver
needs to properly apply the pedal
(clutch, accelerator or brake). If not,
the system may cancel when the
vehicle slips or an accident may
occur.(Continued)(Continued)
6. Parking behind a truck
An accident may occur when park-
ing behind a vehicle higher than
yours. For example, bus, truck, etc.(Continued)
OSL040145OJD042159OJD042160
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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine
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NOTICE - Kick down mecha- nism
If your vehicle is equipped with a kick down mechanism in the accelerator
pedal, it prevents you from driving at
full throttle unintentionally by making
the driver require increased effort to
depress the accelerator pedal. However,
if you depress the pedal more than
approximately 80%, the vehicle can be
at full throttle and the accelerator pedal
will be easier to depress. This is not amalfunction but a normal condition.
Starting the gasoline engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle/DCT* - Place
the transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
❈ DCT: Double clutch transmission
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 pedal.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position. Iftraffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicle
is still moving and turn the ignitionswitch to the START position in an attempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for morethan 10 seconds. If the engine stallsor fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter.Improper use of the starter maydamage it.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal, and clutch (if equipped).
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