
What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
F050000BHM
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
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While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of theexhaust 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-aheadposition.
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 transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-mal). G030103AHM
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant 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.
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At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air con- ditioning 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. G030105AHM
At least once a year:
Clean the body and door drain holes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks,
and 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 the automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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Maintenance
G051500AUN Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately. G051600AHM Brake fluid
Check the 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 DOT4 specification.
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Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake pedal and cables.G051900BUN
Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.
For more information on checking the
pads or lining wear limit, we recommend
to refer to the Kia web site. (
http://brakeman
ual.kia.co.kr)
G052100AUN Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
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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 damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts. G052300AEN
Power steering pump, belt and hoses
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Replace
any damaged or leaking parts immedi-
ately. Inspect the power steering belt (or
drive belt) for evidence of cuts, cracks,
excessive wear, oiliness and proper ten-
sion. Replace or adjust it if necessary.
G052400AUN Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.
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Air conditioning refrigerant (if equipped)
Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission mal-
function and failure.
Use only specified automatic trans-mission fluid. (Refer to“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in section 8.)

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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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Side repeater light bulb replacement·························7-57
Turn signal light bulb replacement ···························7-55
Bulb wattage ·····································································8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ··················5-6
Capacities (Lubricants) ·····················································8-4 Care Exterior care ······························································7-62
Interior care ·······························································7-67
Tire care·····································································7-35
Cargo security screen ····················································4-122
Cargo weight ···································································5-66
Center console storage ··················································4-113
Central door lock switch ·················································4-15
Changing tires ···································································6-9Chains Tire chains ·································································5-55
Checking tire inflation pressure ······································7-36
Child restraint system ·····················································3-33 Tether anchor system·················································3-37
ISOFIX system ·························································3-39
Child-protector rear door lock ·······································4-17
Climate control system (Automatic) ·····························4-99 Air conditioning ·····················································4-106Automatic heating and air conditioning ·················4-101
Manual heating and air conditioning ·····················4-102 Climate control system (Manual) ··································4-86
Air conditioning ·······················································4-92
Heating and air conditioning ·····································4-88
Cigarette lighter ····························································4-116
Climate control air filter ········································4-98, 7-27
Clock (Digital) ·····························································4-119
Clothes hanger ······························································4-121
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ···············4-47
Compact spare tire ·························································6-14
Compact spare tire replacement ····································7-40
Compass mirror, see the Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass ······································4-41
Coolant ···········································································7-19
Cool box········································································4-113
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ··································7-19
Crankcase emission control system ·······························7-68
Cruise control system ····················································5-44
Cup holder ···································································4-117
Curtain air bag ·······························································3-52
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ·································4-47
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ·······················································4-49
Declaration of conformity·················································8-9
Defogging (Windshield) ··············································4-110
Defogging logic (Windshield) ·····································4-112
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Jack and tools ·····························································6-7
Removing and storing the spare tire ··························6-8
Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-121Fluid Washer fluid ·····························································7-24
Brakes fluid ······························································7-22
Power steering fluid ··················································7-23
Folding the rear seat ······················································3-17
Four wheel drive (4WD) ················································5-18
Front fog light bulb replacement ··························7-55, 7-57Front seat adjustment - manual ········································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ·······································3-11
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-26
Fuel filter(for diesel) ······················································7-25
Fuel gauge ······································································4-51
Fuel requirements ····························································1-2Fuses ··············································································7-45 Fuse/relay panel description ····································7-49
Main fuse···································································7-48
Memory fuse ·····························································7-47
Gauge Engine temperature gauge ·········································4-50
Fuel gauge ································································4-51
Glassroof, see panorama sunroof····································4-29
Glove box ·····································································4-114 Hazard warning flasher ··················································4-70
Hazardous driving conditions ········································5-50
Headlight bulb replacement ·································7-55, 7-57
Headlight leveling device ··············································4-75
Headlight washer ····························································4-76
Headrest ··································································3-5, 3-14
Heating and air conditioning ·········································4-88High mounted stop light replacement ····························7-60
Highway driving ····························································5-53
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ········································5-36Hood ···············································································4-24Horn ···············································································4-39
How to use this manual ···················································1-2
ISOFIX system ······························································3-39
Immobilizer system ·························································4-4
Indicators and warnings ·················································4-55
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ····················1-6
Inside rearview mirror ····················································4-40
Instrument cluster ··························································4-47
Engine temperature gauge ········································4-50
Fuel gauge ································································4-51
Instrument panel illumination ··································4-49Odometer ··································································4-52
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Lighting ··········································································4-71
Battery saver function ··············································4-71
Rescue mode function ···············································4-71
Locking differential ························································5-40
Lubricants and capacities ·················································8-4
Luggage box ·································································4-115Luggage net (holder) ····················································4-122
Luggage rack, see roof rack ·········································4-124
Lumbar support ······················································3-8, 3-13
Main fuse ········································································7-48 Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···········7-15Maintenance services ················································· 7-4
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-13 Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-9
Owner maintenance ····················································7-6
Scheduled maintenance service ·································7-8
Tire maintenance ······················································7-40
Maintenance services ·······················································7-4
Manual climate control system ······································4-86 Air conditioning ·······················································4-92
Climate control air filter ···········································4-98
Heating and air conditioning ····································4-88
Manual heating and air conditioning ···························4-102
Memory fuse ··································································7-47 Mirrors ···········································································4-40
Day/night rearview mirror ·······································4-40
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·······························4-40
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass ········4-41
Inside rearview mirror ··············································4-40
Outside rearview mirror ···········································4-45
Moonroof, see panorama sunroof ··································4-29
Multi box·······································································4-115
Neck restraints, see headrest ··································3-5, 3-14Odometer ·······································································4-52
Oil (Engine) ···································································7-18
Outside rearview mirror ·················································4-45
Outside thermometer·····················································4-120
Overheats ·········································································6-6
Owner maintenance ·························································7-6
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