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Introduction
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Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapor lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damagecomponents of the fuel system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel
standards (EN228) or equivalents.
For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel addi-
tives regularly, and have problems
starting or the engine does not run
smoothly, one bottle of additives
added to the fuel tank at every
15,000km (for Europe) / 5,000km
(except Europe) or every engine oil
change is recommended. Additves
are available from your authorized Kia
dealer along with information on howto use them.
Do not mix other additves.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damageto the fuel system and any per- formance problems that arecaused by the use of fuels con-taining methanol or fuels con- taining MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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Features of your vehicle
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Emergency fuel filler lid release If the fuel filler lid does not open using the remote fuel filler lid
release, you can open it manually by
pulling the handle outward slightly.(Continued)
When refueling, always shut
the engine off. Sparks pro-
duced by electrical compo-nents related to the engine
can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire. Once refueling is com-
plete, check to make sure thefiller cap and filler door are
securely closed, before start-
ing the engine.
DO NOT use matches or a lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or
leave a lit cigarette in your
vehicle while at a gas station
especially during refueling.
Automotive fuel is highly
flammable and can, when
ignited, result in fire.
If a fire breaks out during refu- eling, leave the vicinity of the
vehicle, and immediately con-
tact the manager of the gasstation and then contact the
local fire department. Follow
any safety instructions they
provide.CAUTION
Make sure to refuel your vehi-
cle according to the "Fuelrequirements" suggested insection 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, please make surethat you use parts designed for replacement in your vehicle.An incorrect fuel filler cap canresult in a serious malfunction of the fuel system or emissioncontrol system. For moredetailed information, we rec-ommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer.
Do not spill fuel on the exteri- or surfaces of the vehicle. Anytype of fuel spilled on paintedsurfaces may damage the paint.
After refueling, make sure the fuel cap is installed securelyto prevent fuel spillage in theevent of an accident.
CAUTION
Do not pull the handle exces-sively, otherwise the luggagearea trim or release handle may be damaged.
OKH042031
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Maintenance
Headlight, front position light,
front turn signal light, front fog
light bulb replacement (1) Headlight (High)
(2) Headlight (Low)
(3) Front turn signal light(4) Front fog light
(5) Front position light
(6) Daytime running lamp
(7) Smart cornering lamp
(if equipped)
(8) Headlamp (High/Low)
OKH072044L
OKH072045L
■ Type A (LED)
■Type B (HID)
WARNING - Halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if bro-ken.
Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never
touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause
the bulb to overheat and burstwhen lit.
A bulb should be operated
only when installed in a head-light.
If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediate-
ly and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the
bulb to cool down before han-dling it.
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Specifications & Consumer information
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DIMENSIONS
Item mm (in)
Overall length 5,090 (200.40)
Overall width 1,900 (74.80)
Overall height 1,490 (58.70)/1,485 (58.46) * 1
Front tread 245/50 R18 1,616 (63.62)
Rear tread 245/50 R18 1,634 (64.33)
Wheelbase 3,045 (119.90)
Item Gasoline Lambda II 3.8
Displacement cc (cu. in) 3,778
(230.54)
Bore x Stroke mm(in.)96x87.0
(3.78x3.42 )
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
No. of cylinders 6, V - type
ENGINE
*
1
with air suspension