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Engine compartment / 7-2
Maintenance services / 7-4
Owner maintenance / 7-6
Scheduled maintenance service / 7-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-15
Engine oil / 7-18
Engine coolant / 7-19
Brake fluid / 7-22
Power steering fluid / 7-23
Washer fluid / 7-24
Parking brake / 7-24
Fuel filter / 7-25
Air cleaner / 7-26
Climate control air filter / 7-27
Wiper blades / 7-29
Battery / 7-32
Tires and wheels / 7-35
Fuses / 7-45
Light bulbs / 7-55
Appearance care / 7-62
Emission control system / 7-68
Maintenance

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Maintenance
G030102AHM
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.
G030104AHM
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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LIGHT BULBS
G220000AHM
Use only the bulbs of the specified wattage.
✽✽ NOTICE
After driving in heavy rain or washing,
headlight and taillight lenses could
appear frosty. This condition is caused by
the temperature difference between the
lamp inside and outside. This is similar
to the condensation on your windows
inside your vehicle during the rain and
doesn’t indicate a problem with your
vehicle. If the water leaks into the lamp
bulb circuitry, have the vehicle checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
G220100AHM-EE
Headlight, position light, turn sig-
nal light, front fog light bulbreplacement
(1) Headlight (High)
(2) Headlight (Low)
(3) Front turn signal light
(4) Position light
(5) Front fog light (if equipped)
WARNING - Working on
the lights
Prior to working on the light, firmly
apply the parking brake, ensure
that the ignition switch is turned tothe LOCK position and turn off the
lights to avoid sudden movement
of the vehicle and burning your fin-
gers or receiving an electric shock.
CAUTION
Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb with one of the same wattage
rating. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the fuse or electricwiring system.
CAUTION
If you don’t have necessary tools,the correct bulbs and the expertise,
consult an authorized Kia dealer. Inmany cases, it is difficult to replacevehicle light bulbs because other parts of the vehicle must be
removed before you can get to thebulb. This is especially true if youhave to remove the headlight
assembly to
get to the bulb(s).
Removing/installingthe headlight
assembly can result in damage to the vehicle.OHM078030

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Exterior care
G230101AUN
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning andcaution statements that appear on thelabel. G230102CUN
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughlyand frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, 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 keptclear 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 finish.
APPEARANCE CARE
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 for-
ward speed.
OJB037800
CAUTION
Water washing in the engine com- partment including high pressurewater washing may cause the fail-
ure of electrical circuits located in the engine compartment.
Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electri-cal/electronic components inside
the vehicle as this may damage them.
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chemical detergents or hot water, and donot wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or when the body of thevehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressurewater, water may leak through thewindows and wet the interior.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, do not clean
with chemical solvents or strongdetergents.

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G230105APB
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may col-
lect on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on underbody parts such as the
fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust
system, even though they have been
treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Payspecial attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of the doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes
that should not clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rusting. G230106BUN
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-
ishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch or damage the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral deter- gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads. This helps pre-
vent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with high- speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid deter- gent. It may damage and corrode the
aluminum wheels coated with a clear
protective finish.
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 for-
ward speed.

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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
Air ventilation seat ··························································3-10
Alarm system ··································································4-12
All wheel drive (AWD), see four wheel drive (4WD) ···5-18
Antenna ·········································································4-130
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)········································5-31
Appearance care······························································7-62 Exterior care ······························································7-62
Interior care ·······························································7-67
Armrest ···········································································3-16
Ashtray ··········································································4-120
Audio system ································································4-130 Antenna ···································································4-130
Aux, USB and iPod ·················································4-132
Steering wheel audio control ··································4-131
Automatic climate control system ································4-103 Air conditioning ······················································4-110
Automatic heating and air conditioning··················4-105 Manual heating and air conditioning ······················4-106
Automatic transmission ··················································5-12 Shift lock system ·······················································5-15
Sports mode·······························································5-14
Battery ·············································································7-32
Battery saver function ·····················································4-75
Before driving ···································································5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ·····································4-121
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
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Jack and tools ·····························································6-7
Removing and storing the spare tire ··························6-8
Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-125Fluid 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 ·······································3-12
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 ·····································································4-118 Hazard warning flasher ··················································4-74
Hazardous driving conditions ········································5-50
Headlight bulb replacement ·································7-55, 7-57
Headlight leveling device ··············································4-79
Headlight washer ····························································4-80
Headrest ··································································3-5, 3-14
Heating and air conditioning ·········································4-92High 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
Inside rearview mirror ····················································4-40
Instrument cluster ··························································4-47
Engine temperature gauge ········································4-50
Fuel gauge ································································4-51
Instrument panel illumination ··································4-49Odometer ··································································4-52Speedometer ·····························································4-49
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Lighting ··········································································4-75
Battery saver function ··············································4-75
Rescue mode function ···············································4-75
Locking differential ························································5-40
Lubricants and capacities ·················································8-4
Luggage box ·································································4-119Luggage net (holder) ····················································4-126
Luggage rack, see roof rack ·········································4-128
Lumbar support ······················································3-9, 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 ······································4-90 Air conditioning ·······················································4-96
Climate control air filter ·········································4-102
Heating and air conditioning ····································4-92
Manual heating and air conditioning ···························4-106
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·······································································4-119
Neck restraints, see headrest ··································3-5, 3-14Odometer ·······································································4-52
Oil (Engine) ···································································7-18
Outside rearview mirror ·················································4-45
Outside thermometer·····················································4-124
Overheats ·········································································6-6
Owner maintenance ·························································7-6
Panorama sunroof ··························································4-29
Parking assist system ······················································4-70
Parking brake inspect ·····················································7-24
Parking brake ·································································5-29
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