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Occupant Distribution: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure :
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seat-
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction: The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 2/32 inch of tread
remains.
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
ture and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num-
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68 kg. (150 lbs) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
curb and accessory weight plus
maximum occupant and cargo
weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire
:
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and driving by 2.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure.
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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 ofthe 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 tiredamage with your own eyes,have the tire checked orreplaced because the tiredamage 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 curbstone, it will not be covered bythe warranty.
 You can find out the tire infor- mation on the tire sidewall.
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Maintenance64
7FUSES
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,
one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the other in the engine com-
partment near the battery.
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 the
fuse will melt.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver’s side
fuse panel.
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 imme-
diately consult an authorized Kia
dealer.Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car-tridge type, and multi fuse for higheramperage ratings.
✽ ✽ NOTICEThe actual fuse/relay panel label
may differ from equipped items.
WARNING
- Fuse
replacement
 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
proper fuse - even as a tem-
porary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
a possible fire.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or anyother metal object to removefuses because it may cause ashort circuit and damage thesystem.
OLM079051N
Normal
Normal
■
Blade type
■ Cartridge type
■ Multi fuse Blown
Blown
Normal Blown
Normal Blown
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Inner panel fuse replacement1. Turn the ignition switch and allother switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover. 3. Pull the suspected fuse straight
out. Use the removal tool provided
on the engine compartment fuse
panel cover.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in theengine compartment fuse panel.5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuityou may not need for operating thevehicle, such as the power outletfuse.If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the
fuses are OK, check the fuse panel
in the engine compartment. If a fuse
is blown, it must be replaced.
OXM073020
ODM072018
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7APPEARANCE CAREExterior careExterior general caution It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenanceWashing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.
CAUTION
 Do not use strong soap, chem-
ical detergents or hot water,and do not wash the vehicle indirect sunlight or when thebody of the vehicle is warm.
 Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.Especailly, with high-pressurewater. Water may leak throughthe windows and wet the inte-rior.
 To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, donot clean with chemical sol-vents or strong detergents.
WARNING -
Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Aluminum or chrome wheel main-tenance The aluminum or chrome wheels are
coated with a clear protective finish.
 Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum or
chrome wheels. They may scratch
or damage the finish.
 Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
 Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
 Avoid washing the wheels with highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
 Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum or chrome
wheels coated with a clear protec-
tive finish.
Corrosion protectionProtecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produce vehicles of
the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
 Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
 Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Specifications & Consumer information
BULB WATTAGE
Light BulbWattage Bulb type
Front Headlamps(Low)
55 H7SLL
Headlamps(Low)- HID type* 35D3S
Headlamps(High) 55 H7LL
Front turn signal lamps 28 PY28/8W
Front position lamps LED LED
Front fog lamps 27 GE881
Front Side marker
LED
LED
Side Repeater lamps (Outside Mirror)* LED LED
Rear Bulb type
Rear Stop/Tail lamps (outside) 27 or 8 P27/8W
Rear tail lamps (Inside) 8 P27/8W
Side marker
5
W5W
LED type Rear Stop lamps
LED LED
Rear Tail lamps LED LED
Side marker
LED
LED
Rear turn signal lamps 27 PY27W
Back-up lamps 18 W18W
High mounted stop lamp* LED LED
License plate lamps 5 FESTOON
Interior Map lamps 10 W10W
Room lamps 10 FESTOON
Personal lamps* 8 FESTOON
Vanity mirror lamps* 5 FESTOON
Glove box lamp 5 FESTOON
Luggage lamp 10 FESTOON
* If equipped
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Index2IA/V Mode ......................................................................4-\
80
AC Inverter ..................................................................4-152
Active eco system ..........................................................5-54Active eco operation ................................................5-54
Air bag warning label ....................................................3-77
Air bag warning light ....................................................3-50
Air bags........................................................................\
..3-47 Operation ..................................................................3-48
Do not install a child restraint on the
Front passenger’s seat ..............................................3-50
Air bag warning light ................................................3-50
SRS components and functions ................................3-51
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-60
Side air bag................................................................3-66
Curtain air bag ..........................................................3-67
SRS care ....................................................................3-74\
Air bag warning label................................................3-77
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-39\
Airconditioning system................................................4-121 Manual climate control system ..............................4-121
Airconditioning system................................................4-131 Automatic climate control system ..........................4-131 Alarm system ................................................................4-19
All wheel drive ..............................................................5-23
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-34
Appearance care ............................................................7-74
Exterior care ..............................................................7-74
Interior care ..............................................................7-79
Armrest (rear) ................................................................3-24
Ashtray ........................................................................\
4-154
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-131 Automatic heating and air conditioning..................4-133
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-134
Air conditioning ......................................................4-139
Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-16 Sports mode ..............................................................5-18
Shift-lock override ....................................................5-20
Battery........................................................................\
....7-47
Battery saver function..................................................4-108
Blind spot detection system ..........................................5-49 Warning type ............................................................5-50
Detecting sensor ........................................................5-51
Warning Message ......................................................5-51
Non operating condition............................................5-53
Bottle holder ................................................................4-150
Brake system..................................................................5-30 Power brakes ............................................................5-30A
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