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IntroductionHow to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engi\
ne compartment
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicleKeys / Door locks / Tailgate / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Panoramic sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors/ Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Audio system / Etc.
Driving your vehicleBefore driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / Brake system /
Cruise control system / Active ECO system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.
What to do in an emergencyRoad warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / TPMS / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.
MaintenanceEngine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant /\
Brake fluid / Washer fluid /
Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Etc.
Specifications & Consumer information
Index
table of contents

Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood .....................................................4-32
2. Head lamp ..........................................4-100
3. Fog lamp .............................................4-104
4. Wheel and tire ......................................7-46
5. Outside rearview mirror ........................4-51
6. Panorama sunroof ................................4-38
7. Front windshield wiper blades ...4-105, 7-40
8. Windows ...............................................4-27
9. Parking assist system ..........................4-91
ORP013001C
■Front view
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Features of your vehicle
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AUTO (Automatic) control
(if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls
the wiping cycle for the proper inter-
val. The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates. When the rain stops,
the wiper stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1). If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per-
form a self-check of the system. Set
the wiper to off position when the
wiper is not in use.
Always remove all snow and ice and
defrost the windshield properly prior
to operating the windshield wipers.
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ORP042127N
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the OFF (O)position to stop the auto wiperoperation.
The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set inthe AUTO mode while washingthe vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thepassenger side windshieldglass. Damage to system partscould occur and may not be cov-ered by your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle inwinter, set the wiper switch inthe OFF (O) position. Otherwise,wipers may operate and ice maydamage the windshield wiperblades. Always remove all snowand ice and defrost the wind-shield properly prior to operat-ing the windshield wipers.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ONand the windshield wiper switchis placed in the AUTO mode, usecaution in the following situa-tions to avoid any injury to thehands or other parts of the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facingthe rain sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with adamp or wet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.

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Features of your vehicle
Windshield wipersWhen the wiper blade is not in a nor-
mal position, place the ignition switch
in the ON position. The wiper blade
will return to the normal position.
Following are cases a wiper blade
may be in an abnormal position.
- The wiper blade may be positionedabnormally when in an automatic
vehicle wash. (Ignition switch in the
OFF position)
- The wiper blade may be positioned abnormally when moved by force.
- The passenger's side wiper is on top of the driver's side wiper.
(Normal position : The driver's side
wiper must be on top of the pas-
senger's side wiper.) When there is a problem with interface
to be connected to driver's motor, the
wiper blades activate the Fail Safety
Function in the ignition switch ON or
within few minutes after ignition switch
OFF or while driving. Fail Safety
Function will operate as follows:
- HI or Mode 2 (5 minutes) →
LO or
Mode 1 (5 minutes) →INT or Mode
--- (5 minutes) → OFF or O (Stop)
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NOTICE
If the problem remains, have the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
In a rainy day if the windshield glass
gets dry when driving through a long
tunnel, the wiping velocity may
reduce to protect the motor and
blade. It will return to its normal state,
after passing through the tunnel.
Wiper blade can be moved upward by wind pressure during driving
high speed. It is to protect the wrong
with motor. In case of occuring the
situation, operate wiper blades.
Wiper blade may operate normally
and be positioned normally.
■ Normal position
■Abnormal position■Abnormal position
■Ignition switch is ON
■Normal position
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Features of your vehicle
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When the operation of the passen-
ger’s side wiper blade is limited by
accumulated snow on the cowl top
cover, operating angle of the driver’s
side wiper blade will be reduced to
avoid collision between the wiper
blades.
Windshield washers (front)
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 wind-
shield 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 appropriate 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.
ORP072064
Reduced angle (Driver’s side Wiper)
Normal angle
(Driver’s side Wiper)
Accumulated SnowCowl Top Cover
ORP042128L
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.

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Features of your vehicle
Headlight washer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
headlight washer it will operate at the
same time when you operate the
windshield washer. It will operate
when the headlight switch is in the
first or second position and the igni-
tion switch or engine start/stop but-
ton is in the ON position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed on
to the headlights.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• Check the headlight washers peri-
odically to confirm that the wash-
er fluid is being sprayed properly
onto the headlight lenses.
• The headlight washer can be oper- ated 15 minutes after being oper-
ated last time.CAUTION
To prevent possible damage
to the wipers or windshield,do not operate the wiperswhen the windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, orother solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.
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Driving your vehicle
Driving at night
Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight,
here are some important tips to
remember:
Slow down and keep more dis-tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights. Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver's head-
lights.
Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed. (On vehicles not
equipped with the automatic head-
light aiming feature.) Dirty or
improperly aimed headlights will
make it much more difficult to see
at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head- lights of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not
prepared for the slick pavement.
Here are a few things to consider
when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it harderto see and will increase the dis-
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
so slow down.
Keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Replace
your windshield wiper blades when
they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.
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Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Normal maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Maintenance under severe usage conditions . . . . . . . . 7-23
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-25
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Radiator cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Automatic transaxle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43\
For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
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Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-46
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52\
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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