
Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized 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 deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
Check the radiator and condenser. Check if the front of the radiator
and condenser are clean and not
blocked with leaves, dirt or insects
etc. If any of the above parts are
extremely dirty or you are not sure
of their condition, take your vehicle
to an authorized Kia dealer.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling 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 operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING - Hot coolant
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
injuries.

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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

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Maintenance
Automatic transaxle fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid does not
need to be checked under normal
usage conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this chapter.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
This a normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed
color.
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunction
and failure.
Use only specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in section 8.)
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on
the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal or
lever and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.

Maintenance
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7
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
OEN076053
Tread wear indicator
WARNING - Replacing
tires
To reduce the chance of serious
or fatal injuries from an acci-
dent caused by tire failure or
loss of vehicle control:
Replace tires that are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tires can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, and
traction.
Do not drive your vehicle with too little or too much pressure
in your tires. This can lead to
uneven wear and tire failure.
When replacing tires, never mix radial and bias-ply tires
on the same vehicle. You must
replace all tires (including the
spare) if moving from radial to
bias-ply tires.
(Continued)(Continued)
Using tires and wheels otherthan the recommended sizes
could cause unusual handling
characteristics and poor vehi-
cle control, resulting in a seri-
ous accident.
Wheels that do not meet Kia’s specifications may fit poorly
and result in damage to the
vehicle or unusual handling
and poor vehicle control.
The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. The
tire size affects wheel speed.
When replacing tires, all 4
tires must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) to work irregularly.

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Maintenance
NO.Fuse ratingDescriptionProtected component
MF1120AS/HEATERFRTDriver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module, Driver/Passenger CCS Control Module
MF1210AA/BAG INDInstrument Cluster
MF1315AHTD STRGSteering Wheel Heater
MF1410ACURTAINRear Curtain Module, Driver/Passenger Door Module
MF1520AP/SEAT PASSPassenger Manual Switch
MF1625AAMPAMP
MF1725AP/WDW RHPassenger Door Module, Rear Power Window Switch RH
MF1825AP/WDW LHDriver Safety Power Window Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH
MF1915AA/BAGSRS Control Module
MF2010AA/CONIonizer, Ionizer (IND.), A/C Control Module, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY. 14)
MF2110AAUDIOSmart Key Control Module, Rear Audio Switch, Amp, Audio Monitor, Overhead Console Lamp
Switch, PDM, MTS Module, Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, digital clock
MF2210AINTERIORLAMPGarnish Lamp LH/RH/Conter, Room Lamp, Driver/Passenger Vanity Lamp Switch, Overhead
Console Lamp Switch, Rear Door Mood Lamp LH/RH, Driver/Passenger Door Mood Lamp,
Driver/Passenger Door Scuff Lamp, Driver/Passenger Door Lamp, Trunk Room Lamp
MF2320ASUNROOFPanorama Sunroof

Maintenance
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7
Cleaning the upholstery and inte-
rior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-
ly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder beltwebbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken
it.
Cleaning the interior windowglass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with a
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommend-ed cleaners and proceduresmay affect the fabric’s appear-ance and fire-resistant proper-ties.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alco-hol content solutions. If you usehigh alcohol content solutionsor acid/alkaline detergents, thecolor of the leather may fade orthe surface may get stripped off.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch theinside of the rear window. Thismay result in damage of the rearwindow defroster grid.

Index
2I
A/V Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
65
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Air bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 3-31Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Do not install a child restraint on the frontpassenger’s seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Inflation and non inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Occupant detection system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
SRS care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53\
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37\
Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-140
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Appearance care Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79 Armrest (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Aux, USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
Steering wheel remote controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
25
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113 Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
Automatic heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . 4-115
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Paddle shifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Shift lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Sports mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Aux, USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 7-43
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Battery saver function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Electric parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
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B

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Index
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
102
Folding the outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Front seat adjustment - power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55\
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Fuse switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-63\
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 7-61 Fuse switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-63
Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
Instrument panel fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
Main fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
Multi fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-54
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13\
0
Glove box lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110
Gross vehicle weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96
Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
Headlamp escort function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97 Headlight leveling device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103
Headrest(front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Headrest(rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Heated steering wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-113
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
High - beam operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
HomeLink system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-27
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-39
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
Inflation and non inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
54
Instrument panel illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
LCD Display Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
Transaxle Shift Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Instrument panel fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Interior care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79\
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