Index
8I
Side table ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········3-185
Sunglass holder ··················\
··················\
··················\
3-184
Sunroof··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
····3-33
Sunvisor ·················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
3-188
Tachometer ················\
··················\
··················\
···············3-116
Tailgate ················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
·····3-15
Tether anchor system ··················\
··················\
·················3-76\
Theft-alarm system ··················\
··················\
··················\
····3-7
Tilt steering ··················\
··················\
··················\
············3-105
Tire specification / pressure label ··················\
················4-36
Tires ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
··········7-3
Tires and wheels ··················\
··················\
··················\
······6-32 Checking tire inflation pressure ··················\
·············6-34
Compact spare tire replacement ··················\
·············6-36
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ·············6-32
Tire care ··················\
··················\
··················\
·············6-32
Tire maintenance ··················\
··················\
··················\
6-38
Tire replacement ··················\
··················\
··················\
·6-36
Tire rotation ··················\
··················\
··················\
········6-35
Tire sidewall labeling ··················\
··················\
···········6-38
Tire traction ··················\
··················\
··················\
········6-38
Wheel alignment and tire balance ··················\
··········6-37
Wheel replacement ··················\
··················\
···············6-37
Towing ·················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
····5-15 Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing) ··················\
·······5-18 Trailer towing ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········4-28
Safety chains ··················\
··················\
··················\
······4-30
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ··················\
··················\
···············4-5
Trip computer ··················\
··················\
··················\
········3-119
Vehicle break-in process ··················\
··················\
··············1-3
Vehicle certification label ··················\
··················\
··········4-35
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ··················\
···········4-35
Washer fluid level ··················\
··················\
··················\
·····6-18
Waste tray, see ashtray ··················\
··················\
·············3-186
Warnings and indicators ··················\
··················\
··········3-125
Wheel alignment and tire balance ··················\
···············6-37
Wheel replacement ··················\
··················\
··················\
··6-37
Windows ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
3-26 Power window lock switch ··················\
··················\
··3-28
Windshield defrosting and defogging ··················\
········3-170 Defogging logic ··················\
··················\
··················\
3-172
Winter driving ··················\
··················\
··················\
··········4-28 Snow tires ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········4-28
Wiper blades ··················\
··················\
··················\
············6-20
Wipers and washers ··················\
··················\
·················3-13\
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Features of your vehicle
138
3
Daytime running light
(if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful in many different driving conditions,
and it is especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system will make your high-
beam headlights turn OFF when:
1. The head light switch is ON.
2. The parking brake engaged.
3. Engine stops. A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT/AUTO – Intermittent wipe or AUTO control wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent or Auto control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes
D : Rear wiper/washer control · – Spraying washer fluid
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe (if equipped)
· ON – Continuous wipe
· – Wash with brief wipes
OKM040900N/OKM040901N
Windshield wiper/washer
Rear window wiper/washer
(if equipped)
WIPERS AND WASHERS
3141
Features of your vehicle
Windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation
will continue until you release the
lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid
to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
Rear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the wiper
and washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to desired position to operate the rear
wiper and washer.- Spraying washer fluid and wiping
OFF - Wiper is not in operation
INT - Intermittent wiper operation
ON - Normal wiper opertion - Wash with brief wipes
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to thewasher pump, do not operate thewasher when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
contact with the windshield and
obscure your vision.
OKM040903NOKM040904N
6
Maintenance services / 6-2
Maintenance schedule / 6-3
Owner maintenance / 6-10
Engine compartment / 6-12
Engine oil / 6-13
Engine coolant / 6-14
Air cleaner / 6-16
Brakes / 6-17
Lubricants and fluids / 6-18
Power steering / 6-19
Climate control air filter / 6-19
Wiper blades / 6-20
Fuses / 6-22
Battery / 6-30
Tires and wheels / 6-32
Lubricant / 6-43
Appearance care / 6-46
Emission control system / 6-49
Maintenance
Maintenance
10
6
OWNER MAINTENANCE
Owner maintenance schedule
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an Authorized Kia Dealer at
the frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used.
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in coolant reser-
voir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the coolantrecovery reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check radiator, heater and air condi- tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-
er fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns or
other serious injury.