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Introduction
Petrol engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance,
we recommend you use unleaded
petrol has an octane rating of RON(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI
(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher. (Do
not use methanol blended fuels.) You
may use unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of RON 91-94 / AKI 87-
90 but it may result in slight perform-
ance reduction of the vehicle.
Except Europe
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
87 or higher. (Do not use methanol
blended fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as min-
imise exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded petrol. When
you are going to use leaded petrol,
we recommend that you ask an
authorised Kia dealer whether lead-
ed petrol in your vehicle is availableor not. Octane Rating of leaded petrol is
same with unleaded one.
FUEL REQUIREMENTSCAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimentalto the catalytic converter and will damage the engine controlsystem’s oxygen sensor andaffect emission control.
Never add any fuel systemcleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been speci-fied. (We recommend that youconsult an authorised Kia dealer for details.)
WARNING
Do not "top off" after the noz- zle automatically shuts off when refuelling.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the eventof an accident.
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When using an approvedportable fuel container, be sure to place the container on
the ground prior to refuelling.
Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite
fuel vapours causing a fire.Once refuelling has begun,
contact with the vehicleshould be maintained until the
filling is complete.
Use only portable plastic fuel
containers designed to carry
and store petrol.
Do not use mobile phones whilst refuelling. Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from mobile phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapours
causing a fire.
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When refuelling, always shutthe engine off. Sparks produced
by electrical components relat-ed to the engine can ignite fuel
vapours causing a fire. Once
refuelling is complete, check tomake sure the filler cap and
filler door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.
DO NOT use matches or a lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or
leave a lit cigarette in your
vehicle whilst at a gas station
especially during refuelling.
Automotive fuel is highly
flammable and can, when
ignited, result in fire.
If a fire breaks out during refu- elling, leave the vicinity of the
vehicle, and immediately con-
tact the manager of the gasstation and then contact the
local fire department. Follow
any safety instructions they
provide.CAUTION
Make sure to refuel your vehi-
cle according to the "Fuelrequirements" suggested in chapter 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, please make surethat you use parts designed forreplacement in your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap canresult in a serious malfunctionof the fuel system or emission control system. For moredetailed information, we rec-ommend that you contact an authorised Kia dealer.
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Anytype of fuel spilled on paintedsurfaces may damage the paint.
After refuelling, make sure the fuel cap is installed securelyto prevent fuel spillage in theevent of an accident.
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STEERING WHEEL
Electronic power steering (EPS)
Power steering uses the motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by the power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering wheel becomes heavier
as the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for better control of
the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, we recommend
that the system be checked by an
authorised Kia dealer.
✽✽ NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
The EPS warning light does not illuminate.
The steering effort is high immedi- ately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the sys-
tem performs the EPS system diag-
nostics. When the diagnostics is
completed, the steering wheel will
return to its normal condition.
A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the ignition switch
is turned to the ON or LOCK/OFF
position.
Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low driv-
ing speed.
The steering effort increases if the steering wheel is rotated continu-
ously when the vehicle is not in
motion. However, after a few min-
utes, it will return to its normal con-
ditions. (Continued)(Continued)
If an error is detected in the electric
power steering system, EPS will
stop assisting driver in steering the
vehicle to prevent accidents and the
warning light on the cluster will
illuminate or blink. We recom-
mend that the system be checked
by an authorised Kia dealer.
When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise could occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition.
When the vehicle is stationary, if you turn the steering wheel all the
way to the left or right continuously,
the steering wheel becomes heavier
from the end. This is not a system
malfunction but for your safety. As
time passes, the steering wheel
returns to its normal condition.
When the charging system warn- ing light comes on or the voltage is
low (When the alternator (or bat-
tery) does not operate normally or
it malfunctions), the steering wheel
may get heavy and become diffi-
cult to control operate abnormally.
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Door
Auto Door Lock (if equipped)
- Off:
The auto door lock operation willbe deactivated.
- Speed: All doors will be automaticallylocked when the vehicle speed
exceeds 15km/h (9.3mph).
- Shift Lever:
All doors will be automaticallylocked if the automatic transaxle /
dual clutch transmission shift lever
is shifted from the P (Park) position
to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or
D (Drive) position.
Automatically Unlock
- Off : The auto door unlock opera tion will be cancelled.
- Vehicle Off/On key out : All doors will be automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is remove
from the ignition switch or the
Engine Star/Stop button is set tothe OFF position.
- Driver Door Unlock : All doors will be automatically unlocked if the
driver's door is unlocked.
- On Shift to P : All doors will be auto matically unlocked if the transaxle
shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)position.
Door Lock Sound (if equipped) :
If this item checked, the door lock
sound function will be activated
when locking doors.
Lights
One Touch Turn Signal : If this
item is checked, the lane change
signals will blink 3, 5 or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is moved
slightly.
Head Lamp Delay (if equipped) :
If this item is checked, the head-
lamp delay and headlamp wel-
come function will be activated.
Welcome Light (if equipped) :If
this item is checked, the welcomeight function of the puddle lamp will
be activated.
Sound
Park Assist System Vol. (if equipped) : Adjust the Park Assist
System volume. (Level 1~3)
❈ For more details, refer to “Parking
Assist System” in this chapter.
Welcome Sound (if equipped) :If
this item checked, the welcome
sound function will be activated.
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Press clutch pedal to start engine(for smart key system and manual transaxle)
This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedlywithout depressing the clutch pedal.
It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine.
Key not in vehicle
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.
It means that you should always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.
Press start button again
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the Engine
Start/Stop Button when there is a
problem with the Engine Start/StopButton system.
It means that you could start the engine by pressing the Engine
Start/ Stop Button once more.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button, we recommend
that you have the vehicle inspected
by an authorised Kia dealer.
Press start button with smart key
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button whilst the warning message
“Key not detected” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobiliser indica- tor light blinks.
Check fuse "Brake Switch"
(for smart key system and automatic transaxle / dual clutchtransmission)
This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is discon- nected.
It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop Button for 10 seconds in
the ACC position.
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Shift to "P" or "N" to start engine
(for smart key system and auto- matic transaxle / dual clutchtransmission)
This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.
✽✽ NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
But, for your safety, we recommend
that you start the engine with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position.
Check exhaust system (for Diesel engine)
This warning message illuminates if the DPF system has a malfunction.
at this time, DPF warning light also
blinks.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the DPF system checked by an
authorised Kia dealer.
For more details, refer to “warning
lights” in this chapter.
Door Open
It means that any door is open.
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Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds
- It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
When the parking brake is applied.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminateswith the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low. If the brake fluid level in the reservoir
is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For
more details, refer to “Brake Fluid”
in chapter 8). Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks. If any
leak on the brake system is still
found, the warning light remains
on, or the brakes do not operate
properly, do not drive the vehicle.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle towed to an
authorised Kia dealer and inspect-ed. Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail. With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure are
required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail whilst you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised Kia dealer.
CAUTION - Petrol Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-tial catalytic converter damage is possible which could result inloss of engine power.
In this case, we recommend thatyou have the vehicle inspectedby an authorised Kia dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Diesel Engine with DPF (if equipped)
When the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) blinks, it may stopblinking after driving the vehicle:
- at more than 60km/h (37 mph), or- at more than 2nd gear with 1500 ~ 2000 engine rpm for a certaintime (for about 25 minutes).
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) continues to blink inspite of the procedure, we rec- ommend that you have the DPFsystem checked by an autho-rised Kia dealer.
If you continue to drive with theMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) blinking for a long time,the DPF system can be dam-aged and fuel consumption can worsen.
CAUTION - Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on maycause damage to the emission control systems which couldeffect drivability and/or fueleconomy.