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Driving your vehicle
WARNING- ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxia- tion.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear
a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, we rec-
ommend that the system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your
garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the vehicle out.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open a rea
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the tailgate/trunk open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshie ld are
kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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Driving your vehicle
To release EPB (electric parking brake)
automatically:
Manual transaxle vehicle1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, engine hood and tailgate.
4. Depress the clutch pedal with the gear engaged.
5. Depress the accelerator pedal while releasing the clutch pedal.
Automatic transaxle vehicle 1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, engine hood and tailgate.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in R (Rear), D (Drive).
Shift lever in P (Park)
With the engine running depress thebrake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to
R (Rear) or D (Drive).
Shift lever in N (Neutral) With the engine running depress the
brake pedal and shift out of N (Neutral)
to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
Make sure the brake warning light goes
off.✽✽ NOTICE
For your safety, you can engage the EPB even though the ignition switch or
engine stop/start button is in the OFF
position, but you cannot release it.
For your safety, depress the brake
pedal and release the parking brake
manually with the EPB switch when
you drive downhill or when backing up
the vehicle.
✽
✽ NOTICE - Manual transaxle
A vehicle towing a trailer on a hill or on
an incline may slightly roll backwards
when starting the vehicle. To prevent the
situation follow the below instructions.
1. Depress the clutch pedal and select a gear.
2. Keep pulling up the EPB switch.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal and slowly release the clutch pedal.
4. If the vehicle starts off with enough driving power release the EPB switch.
Do not follow the above procedure when
driving on a flat level ground. The vehi-
cle may suddenly move forward.
CAUTION
If the parking brake warning light is still on even though the EPB
has been released, we recom- mend that the system be checkedby an authorized Kia dealer.
Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB applied. It may cause exces-sive brake pad and brake rotorwear.

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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an emer- gency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Removable towing hook (if equipped)
1. Open the tailgate/trunk, and removethe towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the front
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is fullysecured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
Emergency towing
CAUTION
Failure to place the transaxle shiftlever in N (Neutral) may cause inter-
nal damage to the transaxle.
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■ Rear (3 Door and 5 Door)
OJD062012
■Rear (wagon)
■ Front
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Maintenance
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❈ The actual rear combination lamp shape in
the vehicle may differ from illustration.
Outside light
Rear turn signal light and stop/tail light
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear combination light assembly from the body of the vehicle. 5. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
8. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
9. Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle.
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OJD072064
■
5 Door
■Wagon
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■ 3 Door
Turn signal light
Stop/tail light
Stop or Stop/tail light
Turn signal light
Stop/tail light
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Turn signal light
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Maintenance
Stop and tail light or tail light (LED type)
If the light does not operate, we recom-
mend that the system be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Inside light (5 Door and Wagon)
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Remove the service cover using a flat-blade screwdriver. ❈
These below steps (4~6) only for the 5 Door
vehicle.
4. Loosen the retaining nuts.
5. Disconnect the power connector.
6. Remove the rear combination light assembly from the body of the vehicle.
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Index
Tailgate ..........................................................................4-22
Closing the tailgate ....................................................4-22
Emergency tailgate safety release ..............................4-23
Opening the tailgate ....................................................4-22
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-14 Armed stage ................................................................4-14
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-16
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-15
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................6-30 Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................6-33
Tire specification and pressure label ............................8-14
Tires and wheels ....................................................7-45, 8-8 Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-47
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................7-55
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................7-45
Tire care ......................................................................7-45
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-51
Tire replacement ........................................................7-49
Tire rotation ................................................................7-48
Tire sidewall labeling..................................................7-51
Tire traction ................................................................7-51
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-49
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-51 Towing ..........................................................................6-36
Emergency towing ......................................................6-37
Removable towing hook ............................................6-37
Towing service ............................................................6-36
Trailer Towing ..............................................................5-90 Driving with a trailer ..................................................5-92
Hitches ........................................................................5-91
If you do decide to pull a trailer ................................5-97
Maintenance when trailer towing ..............................5-96
Safety chains ..............................................................5-92
Trailer brakes ..............................................................5-92
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle certification label ..............................................8-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............................8-13
Vehicle weight ............................................................5-100 Base 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
Vehicle curb weight ..................................................5-100
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