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Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times whilst the vehicle is moving slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions where you are going
to drive before you begin driving.Highway driving
Tyres
Adjust the tyre inflation pressures to
specification. Low tyre inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible
failure of the tyres.
Avoid using worn or damaged tyres
which may result in reduced traction or
tyre failure.
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NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tyre infla-
tion pressure shown on the tyres.Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
High speed travel consumes more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
check both engine coolant and engine oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may result
in overheating of the engine.
WARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tyres
can cause poor handling, loss of
vehicle control, and sudden tyre
failure leading to accidents,
injuries, and even death. Always
check tyres for proper inflation
before driving. For proper tyre
pressures, refer to “Tyres and
wheels” in section 8.
Driving on tyres with no or insuffi-
cient tread is dangerous. Worn-
out tyres can result in loss of vehi-
cle control, collisions, injury, and
even death. Worn-out tyres
should be replaced as soon as
possible and should never be
used for driving. Always check
the tyre tread before driving your
car. For further information and
tread limits, refer to “Tyres and
wheels” in section 7.
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Following distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
cle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because of the increased vehicle length,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.
Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone guide
you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, kerbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden manoeuvres. Signal well
in advance.
Turn signals when towing a trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signals
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
er bulbs are still working. You must also
check the lights every time you discon-
nect and then reconnect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
ness.
An authorised Kia dealer can assist you
in installing the wiring harness.
Driving on grades
Reduce the speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down,
you might have to use your brakes so
much that they would get hot and no
longer operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70
km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine
and transaxle overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than the max-
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
and you have an automatic transaxle,
you should drive in D (Drive) when tow-
ing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when
towing a trailer will minimise heat build up
and extend the life of your transaxle.
WARNING
Failure to use an approved trailer
wiring harness could result in dam-
age to the vehicle electrical system
and/or personal injury.
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Parking on hills
Generally, if you have a trailer attached to
your vehicle, you should not park your
vehicle on a hill. People can be seriously
or fatally injured, and both your vehicle
and the trailer can be damaged if unex-
pectedly roll down hill.
However, if you ever have to park your
trailer on a hill, here's how to do it:
1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.
Turn the steering wheel in the direction
of the kerb (left if headed down hill,
right if headed up hill).
2. If the vehicle has a manual transaxle,
place the car in neutral. If the vehicle
has an automatic transaxle, place the
car in P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake and shut off the
vehicle.
4. Place chocks under the trailer wheels
on the down hill side of the wheels.5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift
to neutral, release the parking brake
and slowly release the brakes until the
trailer chocks absorb the load.
6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the park-
ing brake and shift the vehicle to R
(Reverse) for manual transaxle or P
(Park) for automatic transaxle.
7. Shut off the vehicle and release the
vehicle brakes but leave the parking
brake set.
WARNING- Parking brake
It can be dangerous to get out of
your vehicle if the parking brake is
not firmly set.
If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly. You
or others could be seriously or
fatally injured.
CAUTION
When towing a trailer on steep
grades (in excess of 6%) pay
close attention to the engine
coolant temperature gauge to
ensure the engine does not over-
heat. If the needle of the coolant
temperature gauge moves across
the dial towards “H (or 130°C /
260°F)” (HOT), pull over and stop
as soon as it is safe to do so, and
allow the engine to idle until it
cools down. You may proceed
once the engine has cooled suffi-
ciently.
You must decide the driving
speed depending on trailer
weight and uphill grade to reduce
the possibility of engine and
transaxle overheating.
WARNING- Parking on a
hill
Parking your vehicle on a hill with a
trailer attached could cause seri-
ous injury or death, should the trail-
er break loose.
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When you are ready to leave after park-
ing on a hill
1. With the manual transaxle in Neutral
or automatic transaxle in P (Park),
apply your brakes and hold the brake
pedal down whilst you:
and
2. Slowly remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and
store the chocks.Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-
tion to include engine oil, automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling
system fluid. Brake condition is another
important item to frequently check. Each
item is covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you find them quickly. If
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
and hitch. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts
and bolts should be tight.CAUTION
Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur
in hot days or during uphill driv-
ing. If the coolant gauge indicates
over-heating, switch off the A/C
and stop the vehicle in a safe area
to cool down the engine.
When towing, check the transaxle
fluid more frequently.
If your vehicle is not equipped
with an air conditioner, you
should install a condenser fan to
improve engine performance
when towing a trailer.
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What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates over-
heating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the
engine is probably too hot. If this hap-
pens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (Park) and set
the parking brake. If the air condition-
ing is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under
the car or steam is coming out from
the bonnet, stop the engine. Do not
open the bonnet until the coolant has
stopped running or the steaming has
stopped. If there is no visible loss of
engine coolant and no steam, leave
the engine running and check to be
sure the engine cooling fan is operat-
ing. If the fan is not running, turn the
engine off.4. Check to see if the water pump drive
belt is missing. If it is not missing,
check to see that it is tight. If the drive
belt seems to be satisfactory, check for
coolant leaking from the radiator,
hoses or under the car. (If the air con-
ditioning had been in use, it is normal
for cold water to be draining from it
when you stop).
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken
or engine coolant is leaking out, stop
the engine immediately and call the
nearest authorised Kia dealer for
assistance.6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine tem-
perature has returned to normal. Then,
if coolant has been lost, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir to bring the
fluid level in the reservoir up to the
halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for
further signs of overheating. If over-
heating happens again, call an autho-
rised Kia dealer for assistance.
WARNING
While the engine is running, keep
hair, hands and clothing away from
moving parts such as the fan and
drive belts to prevent injury.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This can
allow coolant to be blown out of the
opening and cause serious burns.
CAUTION
Serious loss of coolant indicates
there is a leak in the cooling system
and this should be checked as soon
as possible by an authorised Kia
dealer.
Index
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Air bags..........................................................................3-39
Air bag warning label ..............................................3-61
Air bag warning light ..............................................3-42
Curtain air bag..........................................................3-52
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-46
Side air bag ..............................................................3-51
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-30
Antenna ........................................................................4-107
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-28
Appearance care ............................................................7-69
Exterior care ............................................................7-69
Interior care ..............................................................7-74
Ashtray ........................................................................4-101
Audio system ..............................................................4-107
Antenna ..................................................................4-107
Aux, USB and iPod................................................4-109
Steering wheel audio control ................................4-108
Automatic climate control system ................................4-90
Air conditioning ......................................................4-96
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-91
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-92
Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-19
Shift lock system ......................................................5-22Base kerb weight ..........................................................5-55
Battery............................................................................7-36
Battery saver function ....................................................4-67
Before driving ..................................................................5-3
Bonnet ............................................................................4-25
Bottle holders, see cup holders ....................................4-102
Brake system..................................................................5-25
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................5-28
Electronic stability control (ESC) ............................5-30
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ................................5-34
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ................................5-35
Parking brake ..........................................................5-26
Power brakes ............................................................5-25
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ......................5-34
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-26
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-61
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-6
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-4
Care
Exterior care ............................................................7-69
Interior care ..............................................................7-74
Tyre care ..................................................................7-40
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Cargo weight ..................................................................5-55
Central door lock switch ................................................4-16
Changing tyres ..................................................................6-9
Chains
Tyre chains ................................................................5-44
Checking tyre inflation pressure ....................................7-41
Child restraint system ....................................................3-28
Lap belt......................................................................3-31
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-17
Climate control system (Automatic) ..............................4-90
Air conditioning ........................................................4-95
Automatic heating and air conditioning....................4-91
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-92
Climate control system (Manual) ..................................4-81
Air conditioning ........................................................4-86
Climate control air filter............................................4-88
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-82
Cigarette lighter ............................................................4-101
Climate control air filter ........................................4-88, 7-32
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-104
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-105
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-41
Coolant ............................................................................7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-75
Cup holder ....................................................................4-102
Curtain air bag ................................................................3-52Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-41
Daytime running light ....................................................4-67
Declaration of conformity ................................................8-7
Defogging (Windscreen) ................................................4-97
Defogging logic (Windscreen)........................................4-99
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-80
Defrosting (Windscreen) ................................................4-97
Digital clock..................................................................4-104
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-41
Door locks ......................................................................4-14
Central door lock switch ..........................................4-16
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-17
Drink holders, see cup holders ....................................4-102
Driver's air bag ................................................................3-46
Driving at night ..............................................................5-40
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-42
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-41D
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Hazard warning flasher ..................................................4-66
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-39
Headlight escort function................................................4-67
Headlight levelling device ..............................................4-73
Headlight welcome function ..........................................4-67
Headrest ....................................................................3-5, 3-9
Heating and air conditioning ..........................................4-82
Highway driving ............................................................5-42
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ........................................5-34
Horn ................................................................................4-36
How to use this manual ....................................................1-2
Idle stop and go (ISG) system ........................................5-12
Immobiliser system ..........................................................4-4
Indicators and warnings ..................................................4-47
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ....................1-5
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-37
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-41
Fuel gauge ................................................................4-42
Odometer ..................................................................4-44
Speedometer ..............................................................4-42
Tachometer ................................................................4-42Trip computer ............................................................4-43
Warning and indicators ............................................4-47
Instrument panel overview................................................2-3
Interior care ....................................................................7-74
Interior features ............................................................4-101
Ashtray ....................................................................4-101
Cigarette lighter ......................................................4-101
Clothes hanger ........................................................4-105
Cup holder ..............................................................4-102
Digital clock ............................................................4-104
Floor mat anchor(s) ················································4-106
Power outlet ............................................................4-103
Sunvisor ..................................................................4-103
Vanity mirror lamp ..................................................4-103
Interior light ....................................................................4-78
Interior overview ..............................................................2-2
Jack and tools....................................................................6-8
Jump starting ....................................................................6-5
Key positions ....................................................................5-4
Keys ..................................................................................4-3
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