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✽✽
NOTICE
In sports mode, the driver must exe- cute upshifts in accordance with road
conditions, taking care to keep the
engine speed below the red zone.
In sports mode, only the 6 forward
gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
as required.
In sports mode, downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
is automatically selected.
In sports mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift points
are varied to upshift automatically.
To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-
ated.
When driving on a slippery road, push the shift lever forward into the +(up)
position. This causes the transaxle to
shift into the 2nd gear which is better
for smooth driving on a slippery road.
Push the shift lever to the -(down) side
to shift back to the 1st gear.
Paddle shifter (if equipped)
The paddle shifter is available when the
shift lever is in the D position, DS mode
or the sports mode. The paddle shifter can operate when the
vehicle speed is more than 10km/h.Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear and the system
changes from D (Drive) mode or DS
mode you used to sports mode.
If the vehicle speed is lower than 10km/h,
if you depress the accelerator pedal for
more than 7 seconds, if you shift the shift
lever from D to sport mode and shift it
from sports mode to D again or if you
hold the paddle shifter [+] lever over 1second, the system will change from
sports mode to D (Drive) mode or DS
mode you used.
With the shift lever in the sport mode Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear.
✽✽
NOTICE
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters at the same time, you can't
shift the gear.
When you change the DS mode to
manual mode, if you want to use DS
mode again, shift the gear lever to D
and shift DS mode.
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Active ECO operation
Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency
by controlling the engine and transaxle.
But fuel-efficiency can be changed by the
driver's driving habits and road conditions.
When the Active ECO button is
pressed the ECO indicator (green) will
illuminate to show that the Active ECO
is operating.
When the Active ECO is activated, it does not turn off even though the
engine is restarted again. To turn off
the system, press the active ECO but-ton again.
If Active ECO is turned off, it will return to the normal mode. When Active ECO is activated :
The acceleration may slightly be
reduced eventhough you depress the
accelerator fully.
The air conditioner performance may be limited.
The shift pattern of the automatic transaxle may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal condi-
tions when the active eco system is acti-
vated to improve fuel efficiency. Limitation of Active ECO opera- tion:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though there is
no change in the ECO indicator.
When the coolant temperature is low:
The system will be limited until engine
performance becomes normal.
When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain power when drivinguphill because the engine torque is
restricted.
When using sports mode: The system will be limited according to the shiftlocation.
When the accelerator pedal is deeply pressed for a few seconds: The system
will be limited, judging that the driver
wants to speed up.
ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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If your vehicle leaves the lane when the
LDWS is operating and vehicle speed
exceeds 60km/h, the warning operates
as follows: 1. Visual warning
If you leave the lane, the lane you leave
on the LCD display blinks yellow with 0.8
second of interval.
2. Auditory warning
If you leave the lane, the warning sound
operates with 0.8 second of interval.
If you change the display mode of trip
computer while the LDWS is ON, the
symbol of the LDWS will display like a
picture. The color of symbol will change depend
on the condition of LDWS system.
- White color : It means the sensor does
not detect the lane line.
- Green color : It means the sensor detects the lane line.
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ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
kilometers (miles) you can get from a
liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-
cle as economically as possible, use the
following driving suggestions to help
save money in both fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder- ate rate. Do not make "jack-rabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain
a steady cruising speed. Do not race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to the traffic so you do not have
to change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid
heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
essary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
especially on the highway, is one of the
most effective ways to reduce fuel con-sumption. Do not "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with your
foot resting on the brake pedal may
cause the brakes to overheat, which
reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at leastonce a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condition.
For better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your vehi-cle in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule. If you drive your vehi-
cle in severe conditions, more frequentmaintenance is required.
Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the vehicle. This
extra weight can result in increased
fuel consumption and also contributeto corrosion.
Travel lightly. Do not carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces
fuel economy.
Do not let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.
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Driving your vehicle
If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if you decide to pull a trailer:
Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control.
Do not do any towing with your car during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to allow the engine to properly break in. Failure
to heed this caution may result in serious engine or transaxle damage.
When towing a trailer, we recommend that you consult an authorized Kia dealer on additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (less than 100 km/h (60 mph)).
On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower.
The chart contains important considerations that have to do with weight:
Engine
Item
Gasoline 1.4LGasoline
1.6L MPI Gasoline
1.6L GDIGasoline
1.6L T-GDIDiesel 1.4L Diesel
1.6L
M/TM/TA/T M/T A/T
(DCT)M/TM/T M/T A/T
Maximum trailer
weight kg (Ibs.)
Without brakeSystem600
(1,323)600
(1,323)600
(1,323) 600
(1,323) 600
(1,323)600
(1,323)650
(1,433) 650
(1,433) 650
(1,433)
With brake System
1,200
(2,646)1,300
(2,866)1200
(2,646) 1,400
(3,086) 1,300
(2,866)1,400
(3,086)1,500
(3,307) 1,500
(3,307) 1,300
(2,866)
Maximum permissible static
vertical load on the coupling device kg (Ibs.)
60
(132)60
(132)60
(132) 60
(132) 60
(132)60
(132)75
(165) 75
(165) 75
(165)
Recommended distance from rear wheel center to coupling point mm (inch)
3 Door and 5 Door : 859 (33.8)Wagon : 1,055 (41.54)
For Europe
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
DCT : Double clutch transmission
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You may not be able to identify a low
tire by simply looking at it. Alwaysuse a good quality tire pressuregauge to measure the tire's inflation
pressure. Please note that a tire that
is hot (from being driven) will have ahigher pressure measurement than atire that is cold (from sitting station-
ary for at least 3 hours and driven
less than 1.6 km (1 mile) during that
3 hour period).
Allow the tire to cool before measur-
ing the inflation pressure. Always be
sure the tire is cold before inflating to
the recommended pressure.
A cold tire means the vehicle has
been sitting for 3 hours and driven forless than 1.6 km (1 mile) in that 3
hour period.
WARNING - Protecting
TPMS
Tampering with, modifying, or
disabling the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) com-
ponents may interfere with thesystem's ability to warn the driv-
er of low tire pressure condi-
tions and/or TPMS malfunctions.
Tampering with, modifying, or
disabling the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) com-
ponents may void the warranty
for that portion of the vehicle.
WARNING - TPMS
The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire dam-
age caused by external factors
such as nails or road debris.
If you feel any vehicle instabil- ity, immediately take your foot
off the accelerator, apply the
brakes gradually and with
light force, and slowly move to
a safe position off the road.
CAUTION
We recommend that you use the
sealant approved by Kia if yourvehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The liquid sealant can damagethe tire pressure sensors.
WARNING - For EUROPE
Do not modify the vehicle, it may interfere with the TPMS function.
The wheels on the market do not have a TPMS sensor.
For your safety, we recom-
mend that you use parts for
replacement from an author-
ized Kia dealer.
If you use the wheels on the market, use a TPMS sensor
approved by a Kia dealer. If
your vehicle is not equipped
with a TPMS sensor or TPMS
does not work properly, you
may fail the periodic vehicle
inspection conducted in your
country.
❈
❈ All vehicles sold in the
EUROPE market during
below period must be
equipped with TPMS.
- New model vehicle : Nov. 1, 2012 ~
- Current model vehicle : Nov. 1, 2014~ (Based on vehi-
cle registrations)
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Maintenance
❈The actual battery label in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
Battery capacity label
(see the example)
1. CMF60L-BCI : The Kia model name of battery
2. 12V : The nominal voltage
3. 60Ah(20HR) : The nominal capacity
(in Ampere hours)
4. 92RC : The nominal reserve capacity (in min.)
5. 550CCA : The cold-test current in
amperes by SAE
6. 440A : The cold-test current in amperes by EN Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.
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The battery contains lead.
Do not dispose of it after
use. Please return the bat-
tery to an authorized Kia
dealer to be recycled.
When lifting a plastic-cased bat- tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak, resulting in personal injury.
Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
Never attempt to recharge the battery when the battery cablesare connected.
The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. Never
touch these components with theengine running or the ignition
switched on.
Failure to follow the above warn-
ings can result in serious bodily
injury or death.
CAUTION
If you use unauthorized electronic devices, the battery may be dis-charged. Never use unauthorizeddevices.
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WARNING - Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charg- ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
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■Example
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Index
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Active ECO system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) . . . . . . . . 4-118
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF indicator. . . . . 3-46
Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch . . . . . . . 3-52
Side impact air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Air conditioner compressor label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Alarm system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Appearance care Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-110
Interior care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-115
Armrest (Rear seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Ashtray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156 Audio remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-173
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-172
Audio remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-173
Roof antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-172
Auto defogging system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
Auto light/AFLS position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137 Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . 4-138
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Automatic transaxle / Double clutch transmission. . 5-23
DS mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Paddle shifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Shift lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Sports mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Automatic transaxle shift position indicator (Normal vision) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Automatic transaxle shift position indicator (Super vision) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
Aux, USB and iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-160
Barrier net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Battery replacement (Remote keyless entry) . . . . . . . 4-9
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