2015 KIA PICANTO tailgate

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Opening the tailgate
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■ Type A
The tailgate is locked or unlocked by turning the key to the "Lock" or
"Unlock" position.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and thanpulling up the hatch. ■
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Type B
The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter (or smart key)
or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it
up.
When all doors are lock if the tailgate unlock button on the smart key is
pressed for more than 1 second, the
tailgate is unlocked. Once the tailgateis opened and then closed, the tailgate
is locked automatically.
❈ There is not the key hole.
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NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
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WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail- gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to thetailgate lift cylinders and attached hardware if the tailgate is notclosed prior to driving.

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Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure thatthe tailgate is securely latched.
WARNING- Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust
fumes into your vehicle which can
cause serious injury or death to
vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate
open, keep the air vents and all win-
dows open so that additional out-
side air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING - Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event of an accident or sudden
stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
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WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tail- gate latch and striker whilst closingthe tailgate. It may damage the tail-gate's latch.

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NOTICE
 If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupt-
ed, the “Distance to empty” function
may not operate correctly.
The trip computer may not register
additional fuel if less than 6 litres (1.6
gallons) of fuel are added to the vehicle.
 The fuel consumption (if equipped) and distance to empty values may
vary significantly based on driving
conditions, driving habits, and condi-
tion of the vehicle.
 The distance to empty value is an esti-
mate of the available driving distance.
This value may differ from the actual
driving distance available.
Icy road warning light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates when out-
side temperature is below 4°C since the
road may be icy at this temperature
range. And it turns off when outside tem-
perature is over 6°C.
If the warning light comes on whilst driv-
ing, you should drive more attentively
and safely refraining from over-speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden braking or
sharp turning etc.
LCD display informations
(if equipped)
Door/Tailgate open
The indicator appears to inform the driv- er which door or tailgate is opened.
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Door
■ Tailgate
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Automatic transaxle shift
indicator (if equipped)
The indicator displays to show the auto-
matic transaxle shift lever selection.
Manual
transaxle shiftindicator (if equipped)
This indicator informs you which gear is
desired whilst driving to save fuel.
For example
: Indicates that shifting up to the 3rdgear is desired (currently the shift
lever is in the 2nd gear).
: Indicates that shifting down to the 3rd gear is desired (currently the
shift lever is in the 4th gear).
Charging system warning
light
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electricalcharging system.
If the warning light comes on whilst the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera- tor drive belt for looseness or breakage.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob- lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorised
Kia dealer correct the problem as soon
as possible.
Tailgate open warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
tailgate is not closed securely.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely.
Immobiliser indicator
(if equipped)
Without smart key system This light illuminates when the immobilis-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorised Kia dealer.
With smart key system
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immo-
biliser indicator illuminates, blinks or
goes off.
When the smart key is in the vehicle, if the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC or ON position, the indicator
will illuminate for approximately 30
seconds to indicate that you are able to
start the engine. However, when the
smart key is not in the vehicle, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink for a
few seconds to indicate that you are
not be able to start the engine.
■Type A
■Type B

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Luggage room lamp (if equipped) The luggage room lamp comes on when the tailgate is opened.
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NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windscreen, refer to “Windscreen
defrosting and defogging” in this section.
Outside rearview mirror defroster (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the out-
side rearview mirror defrosters, they will
operate at the same time you turn on the
rear window defroster. Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
rear window, whilst the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button.
The indicator on the rear window
defroster button illuminates when thedefroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on
the rear window, brush it off before oper-
ating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 20 minutes
or when the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conduc-
tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharpinstruments or window cleanerscontaining abrasives to clean the window.
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CAUTION
The luggage room lamp comes on
as long as the tailgate opens. Toprevent unnecessary charging sys-tem drain, close the tailgate secure-
ly after using the luggage room.

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Maintenance
Fuse NameSymbolFuse ratingProtected Component
ROOM110ALuggage Lamp, A/C Control Module, BCM/TACM, Auto Light & Photo Sensor, Cup Holder
ILL., Instrument Cluster, Ignition Key ILL. & Door Warning Switch, Driver Vanity Lamp,
Overhead Console Lamp (With Sunroof), Room Lamp(W/O Sunroof)
AUDIO20AAudio (W/O ISG), Low DC-DC Convertor (With ISG)
P WDW LH25ARear Power Window Switch LH, Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Safety Power
Window Module, Passenger Power Window Switch
P WDW RH25ARear Power Window Switch RH, Power Window Main Switch, Driver Power Window Switch
HTD MIRR10ADiver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, ECM/PCM, A/C Control Module
A/CON10AA/C Control Module
BLOWER10AECM/PCM, Blower Switch, Blower Resistor
DOOR LOCK20ADoor Lock/Unlock Relay, Tailgate Unlock Relay
SAFETY P/WDW25ADriver Safety Power Window Module
S/HTD15ADriver/Passenger Seat Heater
TAIL LH10AInstrument Cluster, Rear Combination Lamp LH, License Lamp, Rear Bumper Lamp, Projection Lamp LH, Head Lamp LH
TAIL RH10ARear Combination Lamp LH, License Lamp, ILL.(+), Rear Bumper Lamp, Projection Lamp LH, Head Lamp LH
START10AIgnition Lock Switch, ECM/PCM, PCB fuse & Relay Box (Start Relay)
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)

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Maintenance
High mounted stop light replacement (if equipped) ■Bulb type
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Loosen the nut of the high mounted stop light assembly.
3. Remove the assembly with remove the connector.
4. Remove the socket from the assembly by pulling it straight out.
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
6. Install a new bulb in the socket and install socket to the assembly.
7. Reinstall the high mounted stop light assembly securely. ■
LED type
If the light (LED) does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorised Kia
dealer.
License plate light bulb replace- ment
1. Remove the lens by pressing the tabs.
2. Remove the socket from the lens.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
4. Install a new bulb in the socket and install the socket to the lens.
5. Reinstall the lens securely.
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Index
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Special driving conditions ..............................................5-39
Driving at night ........................................................5-40
Driving in flooded areas............................................5-42
Driving in the rain ....................................................5-41
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-39
Highway driving ........................................................5-42
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-39
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-40
Speedometer....................................................................4-42
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Starting the engine ............................................................5-9
Steering wheel ................................................................4-34 Electric power steering..............................................4-34
Heated steering wheel ..............................................4-35
Horn ..........................................................................4-36
Tilt steering ..............................................................4-34
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-108
Storage compartment ......................................................4-99 Glove box ................................................................4-100
Sunglass holder ......................................................4-100
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-100
Sunroof............................................................................4-30
Sunvisor ........................................................................4-103 Tachometer ......................................................................4-42
Tailgate ............................................................................4-18
Tilt steering ....................................................................4-34
Towing ............................................................................6-27
Emergency towing ....................................................6-28
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ..................................................5-19
Manual transaxle ......................................................5-16
Tripmeter ........................................................................4-44
Trip computer..................................................................4-43
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................6-22
Tyre specification and pressure label................................8-7
Tyres and wheels ....................................................7-40, 8-2 Checking tyre inflation pressure ..............................7-41
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ............7-40
Tyre care ....................................................................7-40
Tyre maintenance ......................................................7-45
Tyre replacement ......................................................7-44
Tyre rotation ..............................................................7-42
Tyre sidewall labeling ..............................................7-46
Tyre traction ..............................................................7-45
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ............................7-43
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-45T