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Driving your vehicle
Remember, your vehicle does notrequire extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is reduced by cross- winds and headwinds. To help off-
set some of this loss, slow down
when driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia Premium dealer per-
form scheduled inspections and
maintenance.
WARNING - Engine off during
motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without
the engine running. In addition,
turning off the ignition while
driving could engage the steer-
ing wheel lock resulting in loss
of vehicle steering. Keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.

What to do in an emergency
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Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, have it
done by an authorized Kia
Premium dealer or a commercial
tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the rear of the vehi-
cle. Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle. A driver must be in
the vehicle to steer it and operate the
brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
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■Rear
CAUTION
Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks fortowing may damage the bodyof your vehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for usein towing vehicles. Securelyfasten the cable or chain tothe towing hook provided.

Emergency towing precautions
Place the ignition switch in ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Be sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in the
ACC position. A driver must be in
the towed vehicle to operate the
steering and brakes.CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limitthe vehicle speed to 15 km/h(10 mph) and drive less than1.5 km (1 mile) when towing.
Before towing, check the auto- matic transaxle for fluid leaksunder your vehicle. If the auto-matic transaxle fluid is leak-ing, a flatbed equipment ortowing dolly must be used.
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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning 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.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the 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 automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

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Maintenance
NO.Fuse ratingDescriptionProtected component
MF1120AS/HEATERFRTDriver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module, Driver/Passenger CCS Control Module
MF1210AA/BAG INDInstrument Cluster
MF1315AHTD STRGSteering Wheel Heater
MF1410ACURTAINRear Curtain Module, Driver/Passenger Door Module
MF1525AP/SEAT PASSPassenger Manual Switch
MF1625AAMPAMP
MF1725AP/WDW RHPassenger Door Module, Rear Power Window Switch RH
MF1825AP/WDW LHDriver Safety Power Window Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH
MF1915AA/BAGSRS Control Module
MF2010AA/CONIonizer, Ionizer (IND.), A/C Control Module, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY. 14)
MF2110AAUDIOSmart Key Control Module, Rear Audio Switch, Amp, Audio Monitor, Overhead Console Lamp
Switch, PDM, MTS Module, Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, digital clock
MF2210AINTERIORLAMPGarnish Lamp LH/RH/Conter, Room Lamp, Driver/Passenger Vanity Lamp Switch, Overhead
Console Lamp Switch, Rear Door Mood Lamp LH/RH, Driver/Passenger Door Mood Lamp,
Driver/Passenger Door Scuff Lamp, Driver/Passenger Door Lamp, Trunk Room Lamp
MF2320ASUNROOFPanorama Sunroof

Maintenance
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NO.Fuse ratingDescriptionProtected component
MF2410ATRUNKFuel Filler Door Switch, Trunk Lid Relay
MF2520AS/HEATER RRRear Seat Warmer Module LH/RH
MF2610AMODULE 3ESP Control Module, ABS Control Module, Electric Parking Brake Module, Steering Angle Sensor,
ESP Off Switch, Console Switch
MF2710AMODULE 1PDM, ICM Relay Box (Head Lamp Washer Relay), Panorama Sunroof, Rear Curtain Module, Driver
Active Seat Module, Rain Sensor
MF2815APOWER
OUTLETConsole Power Outlet
MF2925APDMSmart Key Control Module, Fob Holder
MF3015AP/HANDLEKey Solenoid, Tilt & Telescopic Module, Sport Mode Switch
MF3110ABRAKE
SWITCHPDM, Start Stop Button Switch
MF3220ADR/LOCKDriver Door Module
MF3320AIG1E/R Fuse & Relay Box (F12 15A, F11 10A, F10 10A)
MF3425AWIPERE/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY. 11, RLY.12), Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch
MF3520AC/LighterFront Cigarette Lighter
MF3610ASTARTTransaxle Range Switch, PCM

Index
2I
Advanced Smart cruise control (ASCC) system . . . . . 5-41
Air bag - supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31Air bag system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag . . 3-48
Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37\
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74 Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Aux, USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
Steering wheel remote controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Automatic transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Automaticl climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112 Air conditioner refrigerant and compressorlubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124 Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
Back-up warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90 Non-operational conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-91
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92
Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-93
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 7-43 Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34\
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Electric parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Parking brake (foot type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
A
B

Index
6I
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 3-2 Driver position memory system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Front seat adjustment - power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Headrest (for front seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Headrest (for rear seat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
3-13 Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-4 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Mechanical key operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Remote keyless entry system operations . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68 Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69 Driving in flooded areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Electric power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-39
Tilt and telescopic steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129 Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Disarmed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Changing a tire with TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)malfunction indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
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