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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Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant in accordance with the
maintenance schedule. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure that
its freezing point is sufficient for the tem-
peratures anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in chapter
7. We recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer. Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See chapter 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, we rec-
ommend that you consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
chapter 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.
CAUTION
Chains that are the wrong size or
improperly installed can damageyour vehicle's brake lines, sus-pension, body and wheels.
Stop driving and retighten the chains any time you hear themhitting the vehicle.
WARNING - Tire chains
The use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.
Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended speed limit, whichev-
er is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns, and other
road hazards, which may cause
the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel braking.
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What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-
gency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you operate the
starter, the battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions for "Jump starting". If engine turns over normally but
does not start
1. Check fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK/
OFF position, check all connectors at
ignition, coil and spark plugs.
Reconnect any that may be discon-
nected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine com- partment.
4. If the engine still does not start, we recommend that you call an author-
ized Kia dealer.
WARNING
If the engine does not start, do not
push or pull the vehicle to start it.This could result in a collision or
cause other damage. In addition,
push or pull starting may cause the
catalytic converter (if equipped) to
be overloaded and create a fire haz-
ard.
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR EUROPE (EXCEPT RUSSIA) (CONT.)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months
244872 96120 144168 192
Kmx1,000
306090 120150 180210 240
Milesx1,000
204060 80100 120140 160
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Diesel)IIIIIIII
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Gasoline)IIII
Fuel filler cap (Diesel)IIII
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose (Gasoline T-GDI)Inspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) * 8IIII
Parking brake (Hand type)IIIIIIII
Spark plugs (Gamma MPI, Nickel)RRRR
Spark plugs (Gamma/Kappa T-GDI, Iridium)Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60 months
Spark plugs (Gamma GDI, Kappa MPI, Iridium)Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear)Inspect every 30,000km(20,000miles) or 12 months
Valve clearance (Gasoline) *11II
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Gasoline)IIII
Automatic transaxle fluidNo check, No service required
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT EUROPE (INCLUDING RUSSIA) (CONT.)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months
122436 4860 7284 96
Kmx1,000
153045 6075 90105 120
Milesx1,000
102030 4050 6070 80
Fuel filler cap (Diesel) II
Fuel tank air filter (Gasoline, if equipped)IRIR
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Diesel)IIII
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Gasoline)II
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
(Gasoline T-GDI)IIIIIIII
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) II
Parking brake (Hand type)IIII
Spark plugs (Gamma MPI, Nickel)RR
Spark plugs (Gamma/Kappa T-GDI, Iridium) * 5Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60 months
Spark plugs (Gamma GDI, Kappa MPI, Iridium)Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear)IIIIIIII
Valve clearance (Gasoline) *6I
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Gasoline)II
Automatic transaxle fluidNo check, No service required
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Maintenance
Air cleaner filter
We recommend that the air cleaner filter
be replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Spark plugs (for gasoline engine)
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
Valve clearance
(for gasoline engine)
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
We recommend that the valve clearance
be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. Cooling system
Check the cooling system parts, such as
radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.Coolant The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not be
checked under normal usage conditions.
But in severe conditions, we recommend
that the system be serviced by an author-
ized Kia dealer in accordance to the
maintenance schedule.
✽✽
NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is basi-
cally red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transaxle fluid will begin to look darker.
It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle malfunc- tion and failure.
Use only specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in chapter 8.)
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