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Your vehicle at a glance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-25
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-26
3. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-28
4. Radiator cap .....................................7-29
5. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-30
6. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-31
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-32
8. Air cleaner.........................................7-33
9. Fuse box ...........................................7-56
10. Jumper terminal ................................6-5 ❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
❈ The battery is in the trunk.
OKH012007/OKH012006
■■Gasoline Engine (Lambda II 3.8L) - MPI
■■Gasoline Engine (Lambda II 3.8L) - GDI
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1. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-25
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-26
3. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-28
4. Radiator cap .....................................7-29
5. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-30
6. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-31
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-32
8. Air cleaner.........................................7-33
9. Fuse box ...........................................7-56
10. Jumper terminal ................................6-5
OKH015006K
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
❈ The battery is in the trunk.
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■
Gasoline Engine (Tau 5.0)
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Tire Pressure information
This mode displays the pressure sta-
tus of each tire.
You can change the tire pressure unit
in "User settings" mode. ❈ For more details, refer to "User
Settings mode" in this chapter.
Warning Message
If one of followings occurs, warning
messages will be displayed on the
information mode for several seconds.
- Malfunction of below systems
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Presafe Seat Belt (PSB)
Electronic Control Suspension
(ECS)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Advanced Smart Cruise Control
Low washer fluid
LED Headlamp (LED) User Settings Mode
On this mode, you can change set-
ting of the doors, lights, and so on.
OKH045525LOKH043415L
■
Type A■Type B■ Type A■Type B
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Check ECS (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates
if there is a malfunction with the Electronic Control Suspension
(ECS) system. We recommend
that the vehicle be inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
For more details, refer to "ElectronicControl Suspension (ECS)" in chap-ter 5.
✽✽ NOTICE - ECS Warning
Message
When there is a malfunction with
the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), the Electronic Control
Suspension (ECS) warning message
may illuminate as well as the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Indicator Light.Low Washer Fluid
This warning message illuminates on the service reminder mode if
the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.
It means that you should refill the washer fluid.
OKH045567L
■Type A■Type B
OKH045522L
■ Type A■Type B
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Headlight leveling device (if equipped) It is automatically adjusted the head-
light beam level according to the
number of the passengers and the
loading weight in the luggage area.
And it offers the proper headlight
beam under the various conditions. Headlight washer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
headlight washer it will be operating
at the same time when you operate
the windshield washer. It will operate
when the headlight switch is in thefirst or second position and the
engine start/stop button is in the ONposition.
The washer fluid will be sprayed on
to the headlights.
✽✽
NOTICE
Check the headlight washers peri- odically to confirm that the wash-
er fluid is being sprayed properly
onto the headlight lenses.
The headlight washer can be oper- ated 15 minutes after being oper-
ated last time.
WARNING
If it does not work properly even
though your car is inclined
backward according to passen-
ger's posture, or the headlightbeam is irradiated to the high or
low position, we recommend
that the system be inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer. Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the wiring yourself.
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Windshield washers
In the OFF / O position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles. Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.CAUTION
When the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton is ON and the windshieldwiper switch is placed in the AUTO mode, use caution in thefollowing situations to avoid anyinjury to the hands or other parts of the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facingthe rain sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with adamp or wet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.
OKH042199
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set thewiper switch in the OFF / Oposi-
tion to stop the auto wiper opera- tion.
The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set inthe AUTO mode while washingthe vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of the passenger side windshieldglass. Damage to system partscould occur and may not be cov- ered by your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle inwinter, set the wiper switch inthe OFF / O position. Otherwise,wipers may operate and ice may damage the windshield wiperblades. Always remove all snowand ice and defrost the wind-shield properly prior to operat- ing the windshield wipers.
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The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.CAUTION
To prevent possible damageto the wipers or windshield,do not operate the wiperswhen the windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.
To prevent possible damage to the wipers and washer sys-tem, use anti-freezing washerfluids in the winter season orcold weather.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage tothe washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without firstwarming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on contactwith the windshield and
obscure your vision.
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up. Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in section 7,“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-
trols are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning lightgoes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and itsequipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle control,
that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury, and
death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
cle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used dur-
ing operation of the vehicle.