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Engine oil level warning
light (if equipped, for diesel)
The engine oil level warning light illumi-
nates when the engine oil level should be
checked.
If the warning light comes on, check the
engine oil level as soon as possible andadd engine oil as required.
Slowly pour the recommended oil little by
little into a funnel. (Oil refill capacity :
approximately 0.6 ~ 1.0 l)
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to "Recommended lubricants and capac-ities" in chapter 8.)
Do not overfill the engine oil to ensure
the oil level is not above F mark on the
dipstick.
✽✽ NOTICE
If you travel approximately 50 km~100 km after the engine warms
up, after adding the engine oil, the
warning light will go off.
Cycle the ignition from OFF to ON 3
times within 10 seconds, the warning
light will go off immediately. However,
when you turn off the warning light
without adding the engine oil, the light
will come on again after traveling
approximately 50 km ~ 100 km after
the engine warms up.CAUTION
If the oil pressure warning light
stays on while the engine is run-ning, serious engine damage may result. The oil pressure warning
light comes on whenever there isinsufficient oil pressure. In normaloperation, it should come on whenthe ignition switch is turned on, then
go out when the engine is started. If the oil pressure warning light stayson while the engine is running, there is a serious malfunction.
If this happens, stop the car as soonas it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and check the oil level. If theoil level is low, fill the engine oil to the proper level and start the engine
again. If the light stays on with theengine running, turn the engine offimmediately. In any instance wherethe oil light stays on when the
engine is running, we recommend that the system be checked by anauthorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
If the light comes on continuously
after adding the engine oil and trav-eling approximately 50 km~100 km after the engine warms up, we rec-ommend that the system be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Even if this light doesn't come onafter the engine has started, theengine oil should be checked and supplied periodically.
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Operation Tips
To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from
entering the vehicle through the venti-
lation system, temporarily set the air
intake control to the recirculated air
position. Be sure to return the control
to the fresh air position when the irrita-
tion has passed to keep fresh air in the
vehicle. This will help keep the driver
alert and comfortable.
Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn in through the grilles just ahead
of the windshield. Care should be
taken that these are not blocked by
leaves, snow, ice or other obstructions.
To prevent interior fog on the wind- shield, set the air intake control to the
fresh air position and fan speed to the
desired position, turn on the air condi-tioning system, and adjust the temper-
ature control to desired temperature.Air conditioning (if equipped)
Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled
with environmentally friendly refrigerant*.
1. Start the engine. Push the air condi- tioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air position.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem- perature control to maintain maximum
comfort.
*: Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R- 1234yf according to the regulation in
your country at the time of producing.
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied to your vehicle at
the label inside of hood. Refer to chap-
ter 8 for more detail location of air con-
ditioning refrigerant label.CAUTION
The refrigerant system should
only be serviced by trained andcertified technicians to insureproper and safe operation.
The refrigerant system should be serviced in a well-ventilated place.
The air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) shall never berepaired or replaced with one removed from a used or salvaged
vehicle and new replacement MAC evaporators shall be certi-fied (and labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
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✽✽
NOTICE
Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough roads,
more frequent climate control air fil-
ter inspections and changes are
required.
When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.Checking the amount of air con-
ditioner refrigerant and compres-sor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning is
reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-ence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found,
we recommend that the system be inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
*: Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R-1234yf according to the regulation in
your country at the time of producing.
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied your vehicle at
the label inside of hood. Refer to chap-
ter 8 for more detail location of air con-
ditioning refrigerant label.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-1234yf*
Because the refrigerant
is mildly inflammable
and at very high pres-
sure, the air conditioning
system should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is
important that the cor-rect type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-134a*
Because the refrigerant
is at very high pressure,the air conditioning sys-
tem should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is importantthat the correct type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
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Air conditioning (if equipped)
Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled
with environmentally friendly refrigerant*.
1. Start the engine. Push the air condi-
tioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air position.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem- perature control to maintain maximum
comfort.
*: Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R- 1234yf according to the regulation in
your country at the time of producing.
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied to your vehicle at
the label inside of hood. Refer to chap-
ter 8 for more detail location of air con-
ditioning refrigerant label.✽✽ NOTICE
When using the air conditioning sys- tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely while driving up hills or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause engine over-
heating. Continue to use the blower
fan but turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off if the temperature gauge indi-
cates engine overheating.
When opening the windows in humid weather air conditioning may create
water droplets inside the vehicle.
Since excessive water droplets may
cause damage to electrical equipment,
air conditioning should only be used
with the windows closed.CAUTION
The refrigerant system should
only be serviced by trained andcertified technicians to insureproper and safe operation.
The refrigerant system should be serviced in a well-ventilated place.
The air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) shall never berepaired or replaced with oneremoved from a used or salvaged
vehicle and new replacement MAC evaporators shall be certi-fied (and labeled) as meeting SAEStandard J2842.
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✽✽
NOTICE
Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough roads,
more frequent climate control air fil-
ter inspections and changes are
required.
When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.Checking the amount of air con-
ditioner refrigerant and compres-sor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning is
reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-ence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, we recommend that the system be
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
*: Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R-1234yf according to the regulation in
your country at the time of producing.
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied your vehicle at
the label inside of hood. Refer to chap-
ter 8 for more detail location of air con-
ditioning refrigerant label.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-1234yf*
Because the refrigerant
is mildly inflammable
and at very high pres-
sure, the air conditioning
system should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is
important that the cor-rect type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-134a*
Because the refrigerant
is at very high pressure,the air conditioning sys-
tem should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is importantthat the correct type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
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Features of your vehicle
Luggage net (holder) (if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the cargo
area, you can use the four holders locat-ed in the cargo area to attach the lug-gage net.This symbol indicates theposition of the front holders
(wagon).
If necessary, we recommend that you
contact an authorized Kia dealer. Cargo area cover (3 Door and 5 Door)
Use the cover to hide items stored in the cargo area.
The cargo area cover will be lifted when
the tailgate is opened. Disconnect the
strap (1) from holder if you want to return
the cover to original position. To remove
the cargo area cover completely, lift the
cover to a 43-degree angle and pull it out
to the full (2). For installation of the cover,
reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods orthe vehicle, care should be takenwhen carrying fragile or bulky
objects in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT over-
stretch the luggage net. ALWAYS
keep your face and body out of the
luggage net’s recoil path. DO NOT
use the luggage net when the strap
has visible signs of wear or damage.
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CAUTION
When you return the cargo area cover to its original position, holdthe cover and lower it.
Do not operate the vehicle with the cover removed. It may dam-
age to the cover.
The cargo area cover may be lift- ed when the tailgate is opened.Ensure that the luggage on the cover is moved to a safe place.
Since the cargo area cover may be damaged or malformed, do notapply excessive force to the coveror do not put the heavy loads on it.
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Driver's attention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73
Blind Spot Detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74 BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Driver's Attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83 Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86 Snowy or Icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . . 5-88
Check spark plugs and ignition system. . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89 Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . . 5-89
Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
Safety chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
Trailer brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
Maintenance when trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
If you do decide to pull a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100 Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
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Driving your vehicle
WARNING- ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxia- tion.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear
a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, we rec-
ommend that the system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your
garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the vehicle out.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open a rea
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the tailgate/trunk open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshie ld are
kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.
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