2015 KIA PICANTO light

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Index
Hazard warning flasher ..................................................4-68
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-40
Headlight escort function................................................4-69
Headlight leveling device................................................4-75
Headlight welcome function ..........................................4-69
Headrest ....................................................................3-5, 3-9
Heating and air conditioning ..........................................4-84
Highway driving ............................................................5-43
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ........................................5-35
Hood................................................................................4-26
Horn ................................................................................4-37
How to use this manual ....................................................1-2
Idle stop and go (ISG) system ........................................5-12
Immobilizer system ..........................................................4-4
Indicators and warnings ..................................................4-55
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ....................1-5
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-38
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-42
Fuel gauge ................................................................4-44
Odometer ..................................................................4-45
Speedometer ..............................................................4-43
Tachometer ................................................................4-43 Trip computer ............................................................4-44
Warning and indicators ............................................4-55
Instrument panel overview................................................2-3
Interior care ....................................................................7-74
Interior features ............................................................4-103 Ashtray ....................................................................4-103
Cigarette lighter ......................................................4-103
Clothes hanger ........................................................4-108
Cup holder ..............................................................4-104
Digital clock ............................................................4-106
Floor mat anchor(s) ················································4-108
Power outlet ............................................................4-106
Sunvisor ..................................................................4-105
Vanity mirror lamp ..................................................4-105
Interior light ....................................................................4-79
Interior overview ..............................................................2-2
Jack and tools....................................................................6-8
Jump starting ....................................................................6-5
Key positions ....................................................................5-4
Keys ..................................................................................4-3
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Index
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Label
Air bag warning label................................................3-61
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-46
Tire specification and pressure label ..........................8-7
Vehicle certification label............................................8-6
Light bulbs ......................................................................7-61
Lighting ..........................................................................4-69 Battery saver function ..............................................4-69
Daytime running light ..............................................4-69
Headlight escort function ..........................................4-69
Headlight welcome function ....................................4-69
Lubricants and capacities ................................................8-4 Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..........7-18
Maintenance services ..................................................7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-16 Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7
Owner maintenance ....................................................7-4
Scheduled maintenance service ..................................7-6
Tire maintenance ......................................................7-45
Maintenance services ........................................................7-3 Manual climate control system ......................................4-83
Air conditioning ........................................................4-88
Climate control air filter............................................4-90
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-84
Manual heating and air conditioning ..............................4-94
Manual transaxle ............................................................5-17
Memory fuse ..................................................................7-52
Mirrors ............................................................................4-38 Day/night rearview mirror ........................................4-38
Inside rearview mirror ..............................................4-38
Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-38
Moonroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-31
Multi fuse ........................................................................7-53
Neck restraints, see headrest ....................................3-5, 3-9
Odometer ........................................................................4-45
Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-21
Outside rearview mirror ..................................................4-38
Overheats ..........................................................................6-7
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-4
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Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your vehi-
cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you
in many ways. We strongly recommend
that you read the entire manual. In order
to minimise the chance of death or injury,
you must read the WARNING and CAU-
TION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this
manual to best explain how to enjoy your
vehicle. By reading your manual, you
learn about features, important safety
information, and driving tips under vari-
ous road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is pro-
vided in the Table of Contents. Use the
index when looking for a specific area or
subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all
information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections
plus an index. Each section begins with a
brief list of contents so you can tell at a
glance if that section has the information
you want. You will find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu-
al. These WARNINGs were prepared to
enhance your personal safety. You should
carefully read and follow ALL procedures
and recommendations provided in these
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.
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NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or help-
ful information is being provided.
Petrol engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance, we
recommend you use unleaded gasoline
which has an octane rating of RON(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI
(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher. (Do not
use methanol blended fuels)
You may use unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90
but it may result in slight performance
reduction of the vehicle.
Except Europe
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87
or higher. (Do not use methanol blendedfuels)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimise exhaust emis-
sions and spark plug fouling.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily injury ordeath could result if the warning isignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle couldresult if the caution is ignored.
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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light*
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
ESP indicator*
ESP OFF indicator*
Malfunction indicator lightAir bag warning light*
Immobiliser indicator
Low fuel level warning light* : if equipped
Charging system warning light
Overspeed warning light*
120km/h
Tail light indicator
Tailgate open warning light
Front fog light indicator*
Electric power steering (EPS)
system warning light*
Key low battery indicator*
Rear fog light indicator*
Door ajar warning light
Shift pattern indicator*
Manual transaxle shift indicator*
Key out warning light*
KEY
OUT
ECO indicator*ECO
Auto stop for ISG system indicator*
Low beam indicator Engine coolant temperature
warning light
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For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4. Low tyre pressure telltale* / TPMS malfunction indicator*

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-15
2. Central door lock switch* ..................4-16
3. Power window switches* ...................4-20
4. Power window lock button* ...............4-23
5. Outside rearview mirror control
switch*...............................................4-38
6. Outside rearview mirror folding switch*...............................................4-39
7. Bonnet release lever .........................4-25
8. Fuel filler lid release lever .................4-27
9. Steering wheel ..................................4-34
10. Steering wheel tilt control* ..............4-35
11. Headlight levelling device* ..............4-73
12. Idle Stop and Go system OFF button* ........................................................5-12
13. ESP OFF button* ............................5-30
14. Heated steering wheel switch* .......4-35
15. Fuse box .........................................7-51
16. Brake pedal .....................................5-25
17. Accelerator pedal
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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1. Instrument cluster.............................4-41
2. Horn .................................................4-36
3. Driver’s front air bag* .......................3-46
4. Light control/Turn signals .................4-70
5. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-74
6. Ignition switch* or ENGINE START/STOP button* ....5-4, 5-6
7. Hazard warning flasher switch ......4-66, 6-2
8. Audio* .............................................4-107
9. Climate control system* ..........4-81, 4-90
10. Shift lever* .............................5-16, 5-19
11. Steering wheel audio control* ......4-108
12. Passenger’s front air bag* ..............3-46
13. Glove box .....................................4-100
14. Parking brake lever ........................5-26
15. Power outlet* ................................4-104
16. Cigarette lighter* ..........................4-101
17. Seat warmer* ...................................3-8
18. Driver’s knee air bag* .....................3-46
* : if equipped

Safety features of your vehicle
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Front seat adjustment - manual
Forward and rearward
To move the seat forward or rearward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up
and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and rearward without
using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly.
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WARNING - Rear seatbacks
The rear seatback must be securely latched. If not, passen-
gers and objects could be thrown
forward resulting in serious
injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop or collision.
Luggage and other cargo should be laid flat in the cargo area. If
objects are large, heavy, or must
be piled, they must be secured.
Under no circumstances should
cargo be piled higher than the
seatbacks. Failure to follow thesewarnings could result in serious
injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop, collision or rollover.
No passenger should ride in the cargo area or sit or lie on folded
seatbacks whilst the vehicle is
moving. All passengers must be
properly seated in seats and
restrained properly whilst riding.
When resetting the seatback to the upright position, make sure it
is securely latched by pushing it
forward and backwards.
To avoid the possibility of burns, do not remove the carpet in the
cargo area. Emission control
devices beneath this floor gener-ate high temperatures.WARNING
After adjusting the seat, always
check that it is securely locked into
place by attempting to move the
seat forward or backward without
using the lock release lever.
Sudden or unexpected movement
of the driver's seat could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle result-ing in an accident.
WARNING
Use extreme caution so that hands or other objects are not
caught in the seat mechanisms
whilst the seat is moving.
Do not put a cigarette lighter on the floor or seat. When you oper-
ate the seat, gas may gush out of
the lighter and cause fire.
Use extreme caution when picking small objects trapped under theseats or between the seat and the
center console. Your hands might
be cut or injured by the sharp
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seatback angle
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on theseatback recline lever.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever
MUST return to its original position for
the seatback to lock.)
Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat)
(if equipped)
To change the height of the seat cushion,
push the lever that is located on the out-
side of the seat cushion upwards or
downwards.
• To lower the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.
To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times. Headrest
The driver's and front passenger's seats
are equipped with a headrest for the
occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for the driver and front passenger, but
also helps to protect the head and neck
in the event of a collision.
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