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7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 400
TRACTION A
TEMPERATURE A
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate. These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicle
may vary with respect to grade.
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measuredunder controlled conditions on speci-
fied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
Temperature - A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation ofheat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accelera-
tion, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.WARNING - Tire
temperature
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, under-
inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat build-up and
possible sudden tire failure. This
can cause loss of vehicle control
and serious injury or death.

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Maintenance
Low aspect ratio tire (if equipped)
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided
for sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tires
are optimized for handling and brak-
ing, it may be more uncomfortable to
ride in and there is more noise com-
pare with normal tires.CAUTION
Because the sidewall of the lowaspect ratio tire is shorter thanthe normal, the wheel and tire of the low aspect ratio tire is easi-er to be damaged. So, follow theinstructions below.
- When driving on a rough road or off road, drive cautiouslybecause tires and wheels maybe damaged. And after driv- ing, inspect tires and wheels.
- When passing over a pothole, speed bump, manhole, or curbstone, drive slowly so that thetires and wheels are not dam- aged.
- If the tire is impacted, we rec- ommend that you inspect thetire condition or contact anauthorized Kia dealer.
- To prevent damage to the tire, inspect the tire condition andpressure every 3,000km.
CAUTION
It is not easy to recognize the tire damage with your owneyes. But if there is the slight-est hint of tire damage, eventhough you cannot see the tire damage with your own eyes,have the tire checked orreplaced because the tire damage may cause air leak-age from the tire.
If the tire is damaged by driv- ing on a rough road, off road,pothole, manhole, or curb stone, it will not be covered bythe warranty.
You can find out the tire infor- mation on the tire sidewall.

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Engine / 8-2
Dimensions / 8-2
Bulb wattage / 8-2
Tires and wheels / 8-3
Weight/Volume / 8-3
Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4
Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-6
Vehicle certification label / 8-6
Tire specification and pressure label / 8-7
Engine number / 8-7
Air conditioner compressor label / 8-7
Declaration of conformity / 8-8
Specifications & Consumer information

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Specifications & Consumer information
TIRES AND WHEELSItem Tire size Wheel size Inflation pressure / bar(psi,kPa)
Wheel lug nut torque /
kg.m(lb.ft, N.m)
Normal load Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tire
155/70 R13 4.0B×13 2.3
(33, 230) 2.1
(31, 210) 2.5
(36, 250) 2.5
(36, 250) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
165/60 R14 5.0J×14
175/50 R15 5.5J×15
Compact
spare tire
T105/70 D14 4T×14 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420)
Item Gasoline 1.0 Gasoline 1.25
M/T A/T M/T A/T
Gross vehicle weight kg (lbs.)
5 passengers 1,340 (2,954) - 1,370 (3,020) 1,370 (3,020)
4 passengers1,300 (2,866) - 1,330 (2,932) 1,330 (2,932)
Luggage volume l(cu ft)
200 (7) 200 (7)
WEIGHT/VOLUME

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Specifications & Consumer information
The tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best perform-
ance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's side
center pillar gives the tire pressures rec-
ommended for your car.The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown in the drawing.A compressor label informs you the type
of compressor your vehicle is equipped
with such as model, supplier part num-
ber, production number, refrigerant (1)
and refrigerant oil (2).
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL
OMG055004
ENGINE NUMBEROTA080003L
OTA080004L
■
1.25 Gasoline
■1.0 Gasoline
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR LABEL
OHC081001

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Index
Cargo weight ..................................................................5-56
Central door lock switch ................................................4-17
Changing tires ..................................................................6-9Chains
Tire chains ................................................................5-45
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-41
Child restraint system ....................................................3-28 Lap belt......................................................................3-31
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-18
Climate control system (Automatic) ..............................4-92 Air conditioning ........................................................4-97
Automatic heating and air conditioning....................4-93
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-94
Climate control system (Manual) ..................................4-83 Air conditioning ........................................................4-88
Climate control air filter............................................4-90
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-84
Cigarette lighter ............................................................4-103
Climate control air filter ........................................4-90, 7-32
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-106
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-108
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-42
Coolant ............................................................................7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-75
Cup holder ....................................................................4-104
Curtain air bag ................................................................3-52 Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-42
Daytime running light ....................................................4-69
Declaration of conformity ................................................8-8
Defogging (Windshield) ................................................4-99
Defogging logic (Windshield) ......................................4-101
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-82
Defrosting (Windshield) ................................................4-99
Digital clock..................................................................4-106
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-42
Door locks ......................................................................4-15
Central door lock switch ..........................................4-17
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-18
Drink holders, see cup holders ....................................4-104
Driver's air bag ................................................................3-46
Driving at night ..............................................................5-41
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-43
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-42D

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Economical operation ....................................................5-38
Electronic power steering ..............................................4-35
Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-31
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5
Jump starting ..............................................................6-5
Push starting ................................................................6-6
Emergency stop signal (ESS) ........................................5-36
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-23
Emergency while driving ..................................................6-3
Emergency commodity ..................................................6-25
Emission control system ................................................7-75 Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-75
Evaporative emission control system ........................7-75
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-76
Engine compartment..................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ................................................................7-23
Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-21
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-6
Engine will not start..........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control system..............................7-75
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-76
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-18
Exterior care....................................................................7-69 Flat tire ..............................................................................6-8
Changing tires ............................................................6-9
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
Fluid Automatic transaxle fluid ..........................................7-27
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-29
Brake fluid ................................................................7-26
Folding the rear seat........................................................3-11
Front seat adjustment - manual ........................................3-4
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-28
Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-44
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2
Fuses ..............................................................................7-50 Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-54
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-51
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-53
Memory fuse ............................................................7-52
Gauge Fuel gauge ................................................................4-44
Glassroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-31
Glove box ......................................................................4-102
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Index
Parking brake ..................................................................5-27
Passenger's front air bag ................................................3-46
Power brakes ..................................................................5-26
Power outlet ..................................................................4-106
Power steering (Electronic) ............................................4-35
Power window lock button ............................................4-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt ....................................................3-22
Push starting......................................................................6-6
Rear seat............................................................................3-9
Rear parking assist system ..............................................4-65Recommended cold tire inflation pressures....................7-40
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-5
Remote keyless entry ........................................................4-6
Road warning ....................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-40 Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-6
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-16Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7
Seat belts ........................................................................3-15 Pre-tensioner seat belt ..............................................3-22
Lap belt......................................................................3-20
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-18
Seat belt warning ......................................................3-16
Seatback pocket ................................................................3-8
Seats ..................................................................................3-2 Headrest ..............................................................3-5, 3-9
Folding the rear seat ..................................................3-11
Front seat adjustment - manual ..................................3-4
Rear seat ......................................................................3-9
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-8
Shift lock system ............................................................5-23
Side air bag ....................................................................3-51
Smart key ..........................................................................4-9
Smooth cornering............................................................5-41
Snow tires........................................................................5-44Spare tire Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
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