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If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if
you decide to pull a trailer:
Consider using a sway control. You
can ask a hitch dealer about sway control.
Do not do any towing with your car during its first 2,000 km (1,200
miles) in order to allow the engine
to properly break in. Failure to heed
this caution may result in serious
engine or transaxle damage.
When towing a trailer, we recom- mend that you consult an authorisedKia dealer on additional require-
ments such as a towing kit, etc.
Always drive your vehicle at a mod- erate speed (less than 100 km/h(60 mph)).
On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the
posted towing speed limit,
whichever is lower.
The chart contains important con- siderations that have to do with
weight:
Engine
ItemPetrol
2.0L GDI
5-seater 7-seater
Maximum trailer
weight kg (Ibs.)
Without brakesystem
M/T740
(1631) 740
(1631)
A/T740
(1631) 740
(1631)
DCT--
With brake system
M/T1400
(3086) 1400
(3086)
A/T1400
(3086) 1400
(3086)
DCT--
Maximum permissible static verti-
cal load on the coupling device kg (Ibs.)
140 (309)
Recommended distance from rear wheel centre to coupling point mm (inch)
911 (35.9)
For Australia
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
DCT : Dual Clutch Transmission
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For Europe
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
DCT : Dual Clutch Transmission
Engine
ItemPetrol Diesel
1.6L GDI2.0L MPI 2.0L GDI 1.7L (High) 1.7L (Low)
5-seater7-seater5-seater 7-seater 5-seater7-seater 5-seater 7-seater 5-seater 7-seater
Maximum
trailer
weight kg (Ibs.)
Without
brake system
M/T710
(1565)730
(1609)730
(1609) 740
(1631) 730
(1609)750
(1653) 750
(1653) 750
(1653) 750
(1653) 750
(1653)
A/T--740
(1631) 750
(1653) 740
(1631)750
(1653) ----
DCT------750
(1653) 750
(1653) --
With brake system
M/T1300
(2866)1300
(2866)1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)
A/T--1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)1500
(3307) ----
DCT------1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) --
Maximum permissible static
vertical load on the coupling
device kg (Ibs.)
75 (165)
Recommended distance from rear wheel centre tocoupling point mm (inch)
911 (35.9)
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Engine
ItemPetrol Diesel
1.6L GDI2.0L MPI 1.7L
5-seater7-seater5-seater 7-seater 5-seater 7-seater
Maximum trailer
weight kg (Ibs.)
Without brake system
M/T730
(1609)730
(1609)740
(1631) 740
(1631) 750
(1653) 750
(1653)
A/T730
(1609)730
(1609)740
(1631) 740
(1631) --
DCT---- 750
(1653) 750
(1653)
With brake system
M/T1300
(2866)1300
(2866)1400
(3086) 1400
(3086) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)
A/T1300
(2866)1300
(2866)1400
(3086) 1400
(3086) --
DCT---- 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)
Maximum permissible static vertical load
on the coupling device kg (Ibs.)
75 (165)
Recommended distance from rear wheel centre to coupling point mm (inch)
911 (35.9)
For South Africa
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
DCT : Dual Clutch Transmission
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What to do in an emergency
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILST DRIVING
If the engine stalls at a cross-
road or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing, set the shift lever in the
N (Neutral) position and then push
the vehicle to a safe place.
If your vehicle has a manual transaxle not equipped with a igni-
tion lock switch, the vehicle can
move forward by shifting to the2(Second) or 3(Third) gear and
then turning the starter withoutdepressing the clutch pedal. If you have a flat tyre whilst driving
If a tyre goes flat whilst you are driving:
1.Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and let the vehicle slow down
whilst driving straight ahead. Do not
apply the brakes immediately orattempt to pull off the road as this
may cause a loss of control. When
the vehicle has slowed to such a
speed that it is safe to do so, brakecarefully and pull off the road.
Drive off the road as far as possible
and park on firm, level ground. If
you are on a divided highway, do
not park in the median area
between the two traffic lanes.
2.When the vehicle is stopped, turn on your emergency hazard flashers,
set the parking brake and put the
transaxle in P (automatic transaxle /
dual clutch transmission) or reverse
(manual transaxle). 3.Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.
4.When changing a flat tyre, follow the instruction provided later in this
chapter.
If engine stalls whilst driving
1.Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cau-
tiously off the road to a safe place.
2.Turn on your emergency flashers.
3.Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle does not start, we recom-
mend that you consult an autho-
rised Kia dealer.
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IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1.If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmis-
sion, 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 disconnected or loose.
3.Check the fuel line in the engine compartment.
4.If the engine still does not start, we recommend that you call an autho-
rised Kia dealer.
WARNING
If the engine does not start, do
not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. This could result in a col-
lision or cause other damage. In
addition, push or pull starting
may cause the catalytic convert-
er (if equipped) to be overloaded
and create a fire hazard.
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1.Make sure the booster battery is12-volt and that its negative termi-
nal is grounded.
2.If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow the vehicles totouch.
3.Turn off all unnecessary electrical loads.
4.Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence shown in the illus-
tration. First connect one end of a
jumper cable to the positive termi-
nal of the discharged battery (1),then connect the other end to the
positive terminal on the booster
battery (2). Proceed to connect
one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3), then the other
end to a solid, stationary, metallic
point (for example, the engine lift-
ing bracket) away from the battery
(4). Do not connect it to or near any
part that moves when the engine is
cranked. Make sure that there is no
contact between the bodywork of
the two vehicles; otherwise, there
is the danger of short circuits. Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anything except the correct
battery terminals or the correct
ground. Do not lean over the bat-
tery when making connections.
5.Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and let it run at
2,000 rpm, then start the engine of
the vehicle with the discharged
battery. If the first starting attempt
is not successful, wait a few min-
utes before making another
attempt in order to allow the dis-
charged battery to recharge.
If the cause of your battery discharg-
ing is not apparent, we recommendthat the system be checked by an authorised Kia dealer.
Push-starting
Your manual transaxle-equipped
vehicle should not be push-startedbecause it might damage the emis-
sion control system. Vehicles
equipped with automatic transaxle /
dual clutch transmission cannot be
push-started. Follow the directions in
this section for jump-starting.
CAUTION - Battery cables
Do not connect the jumper cable
from the negative terminal of thebooster battery to the negative terminal of the discharged bat-tery. This can cause the dis-charged battery to overheat and crack, releasing battery acid.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it
because the sudden surge for-
ward when the engine startscould cause a collision with the
tow vehicle.
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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you will experience a
loss of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine is probably too
hot. If this happens, you should:
1.Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2.Place the shift lever in P (automat- ic transaxle / dual clutch transmis-
sion) or neutral (manual transaxle)
and set the parking brake. If the air
conditioning is on, turn it off.
3.If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is com-ing out from the bonnet, stop the
engine. Do not open the bonnet until
the coolant has stopped running or
the steaming has stopped. If there is
no visible loss of engine coolant and
no steam, leave the engine running
and check to be sure the engine
cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4.Check to see if the water pump drive belt is missing. If it is not miss-
ing, check to see that it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be satis-
factory, check for coolant leaking
from the radiator, hoses or under
the vehicle. (If the air conditioning
had been in use, it is normal for
cold water to be draining from it
when you stop).
5.If the water pump drive belt is bro- ken or engine coolant is leakingout, stop the engine immediately
and we recommend that you call
an authorised Kia dealer. 6.If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,carefully add coolant to the reser-
voir to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7.Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
we recommend that you call an
authorised Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Serious loss of coolant indi-
cates there is a leak in the cool-ing system and we recommend that the system be checked byan authorised Kia dealer.
When the engine overheats from low engine coolant, sud-denly adding engine coolant may cause cracks in theengine. To prevent damage,add engine coolant slowly in small quantities.
WARNING
Whilst the engine is running,
keep hair, hands and clothing
away from moving parts suchas the fan and drive belts to pre-
vent injury.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This can
allow coolant to blow out of theopening and cause serious
burns.
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To store the spare tyre:
1.Lay the tyre on the ground with thevalve stem facing up.
2.Place the wheel under the vehicle and install the retainer (1) through
the wheel centre.
3.Turn the wrench clockwise until it clicks. Changing tyres
1.Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2.Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) with manual transaxle or
P (Park) with automatic transaxle /
dual clutch transmission.
3.Activate the hazard warning flasher.
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WARNING
Ensure the spare tyre retainer is
properly aligned with the centre
of the spare tyre to prevent the
spare tyre “rattling”. Otherwise,
it may cause the spare tyre tofall off the carrier and lead to anaccident.
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