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"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufac-
tured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati-
ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine perform-
ance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. Kia recom-
mends that customers do not use
fuel with an ethanol content exceed-
ing 10 percent.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty does not cover damage to
the fuel system or any performance
problems caused by the use of “E85”
fuel.
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.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damage to
the fuel system and any perform-
ance problems that are caused by
the use of fuels containing methanol
or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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 damage
components of the fuel system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance perform-
ance of the Emission Control
System. For more information on
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline,
please go to the website (www.top-
tiergas.com)
For customers who do not use TOP
Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, addi-
tives that you can buy separately
may be added to the gasoline. If
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive
added to the fuel tank at every 7,500
miles or 12 months is recommended.
Additives are available from your
authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
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Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regardingregistration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly may result in loss of control,
an accident or vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (high-
er ground clearance, track, etc.) give
this vehicle a higher center of gravity
than other types of vehicles. It is not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as a conventional 2-wheel
drive sedans or sports coupe. Avoid
sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
Failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover.
Be sure
to read the “Reducing the risk of a
rollover” driving guidelines, in
section 5 of this manual. No special break-in period is need-
ed. By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 1,000 km (600
miles) you may add to the perform-
ance, economy and life of your vehi-
cle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera-
tion.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS
VEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat Belt Warning Light
High Beam Indicator
Turn Signal Indicator
ABS Warning Light*
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator
Low Fuel Level Warning Light Tailgate Open Warning Light
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging System Warning
Light
Door Ajar Warning Light
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light
Air Bag Warning Light
Low Tire Pressure Telltale*
Cruise Indicator*
Cruise SET Indicator*
ESC Indicator
ESC OFF Indicator
Tail light indicator*
Electronic power steering
(EPS) system warning light
Auto stop for ISG system
indicator*
Active ECO indicator*
ECO
Key out indicator*
KEY
OUT
* if equipped
Fuel cap open warning indi-
cator
Low windshield washer fluid
level warning light Immobilizer indicator
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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door Lock/Unlock Button ..................4-17
2. Outside Rearview Mirror Control Switch* ..............................................4-38
3. Central Door Lock Switch* ................4-18
4. Power Window Lock Button* .............4-24
5. Power Window Switches* .................4-22
6. Fuse Box ...........................................7-54
7. Instrument Panel Illumination Control Knob* ................................................4-41
8. Idle Stop and Go (ISG) OFF button..5-13
9. ESC OFF Button ...............................5-30
10. Hood Release Lever .......................4-25
11. Steering Wheel ...............................4-34
12. Steering Wheel Tilt Lever* ..............4-35
13. Seat...................................................3-2
14. Fuel Filler Lid Release Lever*.........4-27
15. Advanced Lighting Speaker* ........4-111
* if equipped
OAM012001N❈ The actual interior in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument Cluster ............................4-40
2. Light Control / Turn Signals ..............4-65
3. Audio Controls* ..............................4-110
4. Advanced Lighting Speaker* ..........4-111
5. Driver's Front Air Bag .......................3-44
6. Auto Cruise Controls*.......................5-37
7. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-69
8. Vent Controls ....................................4-79
9. Engine start/stop button*....................5-8
10. Active ECO button* ........................5-41
11. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch ........................................4-64, 6-2
12. Passenger air bag OFF indicator ...3-38
13. Climate Control System ........4-76, 4-85
14. Shift Lever .............................5-17, 5-20
15. Brake Pedal
16. Accelerator Pedal
17. Parking Brake .................................5-26
18. Glove Box .......................................4-98
19. Passenger's Front Air Bag .............3-44
* if equipped
OAM012002
❈ The actual instrument panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OAM012003/OAM072100L
1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir ....7-32
2. Engine Oil Filler Cap ........................7-26
3. Engine Oil Dipstick ...........................7-26
4. Engine Coolant Reservoir ................7-28
5. Radiator Cap ....................................7-29
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir ...........7-31
7. Positive Battery Terminal ..................7-38
8. Negative Battery Terminal ................7-38
9. Fuse Box ..........................................7-54
10. Air Cleaner .....................................7-34
* if equipped
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration..
■2.0 Gasoline
■1.6 Gasoline
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Seats / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-14
Child restraint system / 3-24
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-32
Safety features of your vehicle