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Features of your vehicle
Transmitter precautions
The transmitter (or smart key) will not
work if any of following occurs:
The ignition key is in the ignitionswitch.
You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
The battery in the transmitter (or smart key) is weak.
Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
The weather is extremely cold.
The transmitter (or smart key) is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio
station or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the transmit-
ter.
When the transmitter (or smart key) does
not work properly, open and close the
door with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter (or smart
key), contact an authorized Kia dealer. (Continued)(Continued)
If the transmitter is in close proximity to
your cell phone or smart phone, the
signal from the transmitter could be
blocked by normal operation of your
cell phone or smart phone. This is
especially important when the phone is
active such as making calls, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or send-
ing/receiving emails. Avoid placing the
transmitter and your cell phone or
smart phone in the same pants or jack-
et pocket and maintain adequate dis-
tance between the two devices. This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment. If the key-
less entry system is inoperative due to
changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance, it will not be covered by
your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

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Immobilizer indicator
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immobi-
lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or goes
off.
When the smart key is in the vehicle, if
the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC or ON position, the indicator
will illuminate for a few minutes to indi-
cate that you are able to start the
engine. However, when the smart key
is not in the vehicle, if the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed, the
indicator will blink for a few minutes to
indicate that you are not able to start
the engine.
When the ENGINE START/STOP but- ton changes to the ON position from
the ACC position without the smart key
in the vehicle, the indicator blinks for a
few minutes to indicate that you are not
able to start the engine. When the battery is weak, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink and you
are not able to start the engine.
However, you are able to start the
engine by inserting the smart key in
the smart key holder. If the smart key
system related parts have a problem,
the indicator will blink.
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “E” can cause
the engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter (if equipped).

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Low key battery
If the engine start/stop button changes to
the OFF position when the smart key in
the vehicle discharges, the warning illu-
minates on the LCD display for about 10
seconds. Also, the warning chime
sounds once.
Replace the battery with a new one. Press brake pedal to start engine
(for automatic transaxle)
If the engine start/stop button changes to
the ACC position twice by pressing the
button repeatedly without depressing the
brake pedal, the warning illuminates on
the LCD display for about 10 seconds to
indicate that you should depress the
brake pedal to start the engine.
Press clutch pedal to start engine
(for manual transaxle)
If the engine start/stop button turns to the
ACC position twice by pressing the but-
ton repeatedly without depressing the
clutch pedal, the warning illuminates on
the LCD display for about 10 seconds to
indicate that you should depress the
clutch pedal to start the engine.
For vehicle’s equipped with smart key system
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Driving your vehicle
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 in section 7.
Before winter, have your coolant tested to
assure that its freezing point is sufficient
for the temperatures 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 section
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by an authorized Kia dealer
or a service station.
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 section 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
section 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.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw
it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized Kia dealer
and most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the paint
finish.

Index
6I
Interior light bulb replacement ··················\
··················\
7-85
Interior light bulb replacement ··················\
··················\
7-85
License plate light bulb replacement ··················\
········7-84
Rear combination light bulb replacement ··················\
·7-79
Side repeater light bulb replacement ··················\
········7-78
Lights ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
·····4-73 Battery saver function··················\
··················\
··············4-73
Daytime running light ··················\
··················\
·············4-73
Front fog light··················\
··················\
··················\
········4-76
High beam operation ··················\
··················\
··············4-75
Lighting control ··················\
··················\
··················\
·····4-73
Turn signals and lane change signals ··················\
········4-76
Maintenance services ··················\
··················\
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·7-3 Owner maintenance precautions ··················\
·················7-4
Owner’s responsibility ··················\
··················\
·············7-3
Manual climate control system··················\
··················\
··4-84 Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricant ··················\
··················\
·············4-93
Climate control air filter ··················\
··················\
··········4-92
Heating and air conditioning ··················\
··················\
···4-85
System operation ··················\
··················\
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···4-90
Manual Transaxle··················\
··················\
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·····5-13 Good driving practices ··················\
··················\
············5-15
Manual transaxle operation ··················\
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·····5-13 Mirrors ··················\
··················\
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···4-40
Inside rearview mirror ··················\
··················\
·············4-40
Outside rearview mirror ··················\
··················\
··········4-40
Owner maintenance ··················\
··················\
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···7-5 Owner maintenance schedule ··················\
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····7-5
Parking brake ··················\
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···········7-41 Checking the parking brake··················\
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·····7-41
Rear-Camera Display··················\
··················\
·················4-71\
Recommended lubricants and capacities ··················\
·······8-7 Recommended SAE viscosity number ··················\
········8-7
Remote keyless entry ··················\
··················\
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·4-8 Battery replacement ··················\
··················\
·················4-10\
Immobilizer system ··················\
··················\
·················4-11\
Limp home (override) procedure ··················\
··············4-12
Remote keyless entry system operations··················\
·····4-8
Transmitter precautions ··················\
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·············4-9
Road warning ··················\
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·············6-2 Hazard warning flasher ··················\
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