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Do not operate the engine in con-fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system.Operating precautions for catalyt-
ic converters (if equipped)
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.
WARNING- Fire
Do not park, idle or drive the vehicle over or near flammable
objects, such as grass, vegeta-
tion, paper, leaves, etc. A hot
exhaust system can ignite flam-
mable items under your vehicle.
Also, do not remove the heat sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control. It
may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.
WARNING- Catalytic
converter
Keep away from the catalytic
converter and exhaust system
while the vehicle is running or
immediately thereafter. The
exhaust and catalytic systems
are very hot and may burn you.
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Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL for
gasoline engines.
Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of misuse are
coasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia Premium dealer.
Avoid driving with a extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dam-
aging the catalytic converter. Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.
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Specifications & Consumer information
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-3
Weight/volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . 8-5
• Recommended SAE viscosity number . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Vehicle certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8
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ENGINE
WEIGHT/VOLUME
ItemGasoline Lambda II 3.3L
Gross vehicle weight kg (lbs.)2,130 (4,696)
Luggage volume l(cu ft) 451 (15.9)
ItemGasoline Lambda II 3.3L
Displacement
cc (cu. in)3,342 (203.9)
Bore x Stroke mm (in)92 x 83.8 (3.62 x 3.30)
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
No. of cylinders V-type
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econ-
omy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure
in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3If the API service SM or ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL or ACEA A3.
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil *1*2 (drain and refill)
Recommends
5.7 l(6.02 US qt.) API Service SM,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid7.8 l(8.24 US qt.) MICHANG ATF SP-4, SK ATF SP-4
NOCA ATF SP-4, Kia genuine ATF & SP-4
Coolant8.4 l(8.88 US qt.) Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene glycol
base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake fluid0.7~0.8 l(0.7~0.8 US qt.)
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel70 l(18.49 US gal.)
Unleaded gasoline
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Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areas
and when the vehicle is used on
unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those
recommended could result in engine
damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle
will be operated in before the next oil
change. Proceed to select the rec-
ommended oil viscosity from the
chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil *
1
°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
*1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a vis-cosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API Service SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA A5).
However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
10W-30
5W-30, 5W-40
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The tires supplied on your new vehi-
cle are chosen to provide the best
performance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's
side center pillar gives the tire pres-
sures recommended for your car.The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown in the
drawing.
OHG050081L
OHG080004
ENGINE NUMBER
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND
PRESSURE LABEL
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Index
Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Lower anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Tether anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
111 Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111
Wiper deicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
2
Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
17 Auto door lock/unlock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Operatiom (from inside). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Operatiom (from outside). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 8-3
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 7-3
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31 Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
29 Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 ENGINE START/STOP button position . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . 5-5
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 7-25
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Emergency fuel filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Opening and closing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
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