Introduction
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Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapor lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damagecomponents of the fuel system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel
standards (EN228) or equivalents.
For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel addi-
tives regularly, and have problems
starting or the engine does not run
smoothly, one bottle of additives
added to the fuel tank at every
15,000km (for Europe) / 5,000km
(except Europe) or every engine oil
change is recommended. Additves
are available from your authorized Kia
dealer along with information on howto use them.
Do not mix other additves.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damageto the fuel system and any per- formance problems that arecaused by the use of fuels con-taining methanol or fuels con- taining MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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Features of your vehicle
✽✽NOTICE
Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough
roads, more frequent climate con-
trol air filter inspections and
changes are required.
When the air flow rate suddenly decreases, we recommend that the
system be checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling alsohas a bad influence on the air condi-tioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, we recommend that the sys-
tem be inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-134a
Because the refriger-
ant is at very high
pressure, the air con-ditioning system
should only be serv-
iced by trained and certified
technicians. It is important thatthe correct type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause dam-
age to the vehicle and personal
injury.
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Driving your vehicle
Use high quality ethylene gly- col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type ofcoolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolantin accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 7. We recommend that the
level of charge in your battery be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, we recommend that you
consult an authorized Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and igni- tion system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
CAUTION
The AutoSock (fabric snow
chain) that are the wrong sizeor improperly installed can damage your vehicle's brakelines, suspension, body andwheels.
Stop driving and retighten the AutoSock (fabric snow chain)any time you hear them hittingthe vehicle.
WARNING - Tire chains
The use of the AutoSock (fab- ric snow chain) may adversely
affect vehicle handling.
Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph) or the AutoSock (fabric
snow chain) manufacturer’srecommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns, and
other road hazards, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel braking.
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Maintenance
BRAKE FLUID
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-ination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. The level will fall with
accumulated mileage. This is a nor-mal condition associated with the
wear of the brake linings. If the fluid level is excessively low, werecommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsor capacities” in section 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
WARNING - Brake fluid
When changing and adding
brake fluid, handle it carefully.Do not let it come in contact
with your eyes. If brake fluidshould come in contact with
your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of
fresh tap water. Have your eyes
examined by a doctor as soon
as possible.
WARNING - Loss of brake fluid
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of
fluid, we recommend that the
system be inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not allow brake fluid to con- tact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result. Brake fluid, which has been exposedto open air for an extended timeshould never be used as itsquality cannot be guaranteed. It should be disposed of properly.Don't put in the wrong kind offluid. A few drops of mineral- based oil, such as engine oil, inyour brake system can damagebrake system parts.
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Maintenance
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FUSES
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one
located in the driver’s side panel bol-
ster, another is in the engine com-
partment.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside thefuse will be melted.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver’s sidefuse panel.
Before replacing a blown fuse, dis-
connect the negative battery cable.
Always replace a blown fuse with
one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and we
recommend that you consult an
authorized Kia dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car-
tridge type, and fusible link for higher
amperage ratings. ✽
✽
NOTICE
The actual fuse/relay panel label
may differ from equipped items.
WARNING - Fuse replace-
ment
Never replace a fuse with any- thing but another fuse of the same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a
fire.
Never install a wire or alu- minum foil instead of the prop-
er fuse even as a temporary
repair. It may cause extensive
wiring damage and a possible
fire.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any
other metal object to removefuses because it may cause a short circuit and damage thesystem.
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Normal
Normal
■
Blade type
■ Cartridge type
■ Multi fuse type Blown
Blown
Normal Blown
Normal Blown
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Headlight, front position light,
front turn signal light, front fog
light bulb replacement (1) Headlight (High)
(2) Headlight (Low)
(3) Front turn signal light (4) Front fog light
(5) Front position light
(6) Daytime running lamp
(7) Smart cornering lamp
(if equipped)
(8) Headlamp (High/Low)
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■ Type A (LED)
■Type B (HID)
WARNING - Halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if bro-ken.
Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never
touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause
the bulb to overheat and burstwhen lit.
A bulb should be operated
only when installed in a head-light.
If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediate-
ly and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the
bulb to cool down before han-dling it.
The tires supplied on your new vehi-
cle are chosen to provide the best
performance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's
side center pillar gives the tire pres-
sures recommended 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 isequipped with such as model, suppli-
er part number, production number,
refrigerant (1) and refrigerant oil (2).
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL
OMG055004
ENGINE NUMBER
OVG089005
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR LABEL
OHC081001
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Specifications & Consumer information
Index
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Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Manual mode (shift by cable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Manual mode (shift by wire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Map pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Moonroof, see sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Multi fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Multimedia system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161 Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163
Audio / Video / Navigation system (AVN) . . . . . . . 4-161
Aux, USB and iPod port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology hands-free. . . . . . 4-162
Driver Information System (DIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
Steering wheel audio control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Outside Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Parking guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
Parking light position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Power brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Power door latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Power window lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Pre-Safe Seat belt (PSB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Pre-tensioner seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Puddle lamp and door handle lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Rear curtain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-159
Rear lamp switch (Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
Rear lamp switch (Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Rear mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-158
Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Rear seat storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
Rear view camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Replacement light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75
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