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ESP OFF usage
When driving
The ESP turned on for daily driving
whenever possible.
To turn ESP off while driving, press the ESP OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface.
Never press the ESP OFF button while
ESP is operating (ESP indicator light
blinks).
If ESP is turned off while ESP is operat-
ing, the vehicle may slip out of control.
✽✽ NOTICE
When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, ensure that the ESP is
turned off (ESP OFF light illuminat-
ed). If the ESP is left on, it may pre-
vent the vehicle speed from increas-
ing, and result in false diagnosis.
Turning the ESP off does not affect ABS or brake system operation.
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Hill-start assist control (HAC) (if equipped)
A vehicle has the tendency to slip back
on a steep hill when it starts to go after
stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control
(HAC) prevents the vehicle from slipping
back by operating the brakes automati-
cally for about 2 seconds. The brakes are
released when the accelerator pedal is
depressed or after about 2 seconds.
✽✽ NOTICE
The HAC does not operate when the transmission shift lever is in the P
(Park) or N (Neutral) position.
The HAC activates even though the ESP is off but it does not activate
when the ESP has malfunctioned.
WARNING
Never press the ESP OFF button while ESP is operating. If the ESP is turned off while ESP is
operating, the vehicle may go out of
control.
To turn ESP off while driving, press
the ESP OFF button while driving
on a flat road surface.
WARNING
The HAC is activated only for about
2 seconds, so when the vehicle is
starting off always depress theaccelerator pedal.

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What to do in an emergency
3. Have all passengers get out of thevehicle. Be sure they all get out on the
side of the vehicle that is away from the
traffic.
4. When changing a flat tire, follow the instruction provided later in this sec-tion.
F020300APB If the engine stalls while driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle will not start, contact an
authorized Kia dealer or seek other
qualified assistance. F030100AHM
If the engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an automatic trans-
mission, be sure the gear shift lever is
in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the
parking brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you operate the
starter, the battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions for "Jump starting". F030200AHM
If the engine turns over normally
but does not start
1. Check the fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK
position, check all connectors at the
ignition coils and spark plugs.
Reconnect any that may be discon-
nected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine com- partment.
4. If the engine still does not start, call an authorized Kia dealer or seek other
qualified assistance.
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
WARNING
If the engine does not start, do not
push or pull the vehicle to start it.This could result in a collision or
cause other damage. In addition,
push or pull starting may cause the
catalytic converter to overload and
create a fire.

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EMERGENCY STARTING
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Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order. F040100BHM
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting proce-
dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-
mend that you have a competent techni-
cian or towing service jump start your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt starting
motor, ignition system, and otherelectrical parts beyond repair by use of a 24-volt power supply (eithertwo 12-volt batteries in series or a24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING - Battery
• Keep all flames or sparks away from the battery. The battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which may
explode if exposed to flame orsparks.
If these instructions are not fol-
lowed exactly, serious personal
injury and damage to the vehicle
may occur! If you are not sure
how to follow this procedure,
seek qualified assistance.
Automobile batteries contain sul-
furic acid. This is poisonous and
highly corrosive. When jump
starting, wear protective glasses
and be careful not to get acid on
yourself, your clothing or on the
vehicle.
Do not attempt to jump start the vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen or if the electrolyte level
is low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper cables to touch. It maycause sparks.
The battery may rupture or explode when you jump start with
a low or frozen battery.
WARNING - Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as this
may cause the battery to rupture or
explode causing serious injury.
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Discharged battery
Jumper Cables
Booster
battery
(-)
(+)
(+)(-)

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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
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If your temperature gauge indicates over-
heating, you will experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking,
the engine will probably be too hot. If this
happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2. Place the gear shift lever in P (Park) and set the parking brake. If the air
conditioning is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is coming out
from the hood, stop the engine. Do notopen the hood until the coolant has
stopped running or the steaming has
stopped. If there is no visible loss of
engine coolant and no steam, leave
the engine running and check to be
sure the engine cooling fan is operat-
ing. If the fan is not running, turn the
engine off. 4. Check to see if the water pump drive
belt is missing. If it is not missing,
check to see that it is tight. If the drive
belt seems to be satisfactory, check for
coolant leaking from the radiator,
hoses or under the vehicle. (If the air
conditioning had been in use, it is nor-
mal for cold water to be draining from
it when you stop).
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine immediately and call the
nearest authorized Kia dealer for
assistance. 6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine tem-
perature has returned to normal. Then,if coolant has been lost, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir to bring the
fluid level in the reservoir up to the
halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheating. If over-heating happens again, call an author-
ized Kia dealer for assistance.
WARNING
While the engine is running, keep
hair, hands and clothing away from
moving parts such as the fan and
drive belts to prevent injury.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This can
allow coolant to be blown out of the
opening and cause serious burns.
CAUTION
Serious loss of coolant indicates there is a leak in the cooling sys-
tem and this should be checked as soon as possible by an author-ized Kia dealer.
When the engine overheats from low engine coolant, suddenly
adding engine coolant may causecracks in the engine. To prevent damage, add engine coolantslowly in small quantities.

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Maintenance
Description Fuse ratingProtected component
FRT CIGAR 15A Cigarette Lighter
START 7.5A Burglar Alarm Relay, Start Relay
AIR BAG IND. 7.5A Instrument Cluster(Air Bag IND.)
ABS 7.5A ABS Control Module, ESP Control Module, DBC Relay, Steering Angle Sensor, Crash Pad Switch LH
IGN 1 7.5A PDM, Rheostat, Instrument Cluster(MICOM), Smart Key Control Module, Multifunction Switch(Cruise Remocon), Smart Key Control Module, Generator,
Air Suspension Control Module, Rear Parking Assist Control Module, Rear Parking Assist Buzzer
ENG 7.5A Multipurpose Check Connector, ECM, TCM, Front Wiper Motor, 4WD ECM, Stop Lamp Switch
AIR BAG 15A SRS Control Module
DDM 30A Driver Door Module, Driver Safety Power Window Motor
ADM 30A Assistant Door Module, Passenger Safety Power Window Motor

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Air bags ···········································································3-42
Air bag warning label................................................3-60
Air bag warning light ................................................3-45
Curtain air bag ..........................................................3-52
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-48
Side impact air bag....................................................3-50
Air cleaner·······································································7-26
Air conditioner compressor label ·····································8-9
Air leveling system (ALS) ··············································5-41
Alarm system ··································································4-12
All wheel drive (AWD), see four wheel drive (4WD) ···5-18
Antenna ·········································································4-126
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)········································5-31
Appearance care······························································7-62 Exterior care ······························································7-62
Interior care ·······························································7-67
Armrest ···········································································3-16
Ashtray ··········································································4-116
Audio system ································································4-126 Antenna ···································································4-126
Aux, USB and iPod ·················································4-128
Steering wheel audio control ··································4-127
Automatic climate control system ··································4-99 Air conditioning ······················································4-106
Automatic heating and air conditioning··················4-101
Manual heating and air conditioning ······················4-102 Automatic transmission ··················································5-12
Shift lock system ·······················································5-15
Sports mode·······························································5-14
Battery ·············································································7-32
Battery saver function ·····················································4-71
Before driving ···································································5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ·····································4-117
Brake system ···································································5-28 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··································5-31
Downhill brake control (DBC)··································5-37
Electronic stability program (ESP) ···························5-33
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ··································5-36
Parking brake·····························································5-29
Power brakes ·····························································5-28
Brakes fluid ·····································································7-22
Bulb replacement ····························································7-55 Door courtesy lamp bulb replacement ······················7-60
Front fog light bulb replacement ·····················7-55, 7-57
Headlight bulb replacement ·····························7-55, 7-57
High mounted stop light replacement ·······················7-60
Interior light bulb replacement··································7-61
License plate light bulb replacement ························7-60
Position light bulb replacement ·······················7-55, 7-57
Rear combination light bulb replacement ·················7-58
Rear fog light bulb replacement································7-60
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Panorama sunroof ··························································4-29
Parking brake inspect ·····················································7-24
Parking brake ·································································5-29
Passenger's front air bag ················································3-48
Position light bulb replacement ····························7-55, 7-57
Power adjustable pedals ··················································4-36
Power brakes ··································································5-28
Power outlet ·································································4-118
Power steering ································································4-37
Power steering fluid ·······················································7-23
Power window lock button ············································4-23
Pre-tensioner seat belt ····················································3-27
Push starting ·····································································6-5
Rear combination light bulb replacement ······················7-58
Rear fog light bulb replacement ····································7-60
Rear seat ·········································································3-13
Rear parking assist system ·············································4-67
Rearview camera ····························································4-70
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-35
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number ······················8-5
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-9
Rescue mode function·····················································4-71 Road warning ···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-50
Roof rack ·····································································4-124
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8
Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-9
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-13
Seat belts ········································································3-21 Pre-tensioner seat belt ··············································3-27
3 point rear center belt ·············································3-24
Lap belt ····································································3-25
Lap/shoulder belt ······················································3-22
Seat belt warning ···························································3-22
Seat warmer ····························································3-8, 3-16
Seatback pocket ·····························································3-11Seats ·················································································3-2 Armrest ·····································································3-16
Headrest ····························································3-5, 3-14
Folding the rear seat ·················································3-17
Front seat adjustment - manual ··································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ··································3-11
Lumbar support ·················································3-8, 3-13
Rear seat ···································································3-13
Seatback pocket ························································3-11
Seat warmer ······················································3-9, 3-16
Shift lock system ···························································5-15
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