2017 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

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Adapter for Gas Filler Neck
The adapters are required for the fuelling
systems' different nozzles.
Adapters for Gas Filler Necks.
(1) ACME Adapter (2) Dish Coupling Adapter
(3) Bayonet Adapter
Your vehicle comes with a customary
adapter - either ACME (1), Dish Coupling
(2), or Bayonet (3).
WARNING
Do not refill your tank over 80%.
Always turn the engine off before refilling.
Keep away from flammable mate- rials when refilling.
Start the engine after checking the fuel cap is securely closed.
LPG is extremely flammable. If something ignites it, you could
be badly burned. Keep sparks,flames and smoking materials
away from LPG. Do not smoke if
you are near LPG or refilling your
vehicle.
LPG is stored in the fuel tank at pressures up to 3.0Mpa(435psi).
To prevent personal injury, never:
- Fill to a pressure greater than3.0Mpa(435psi).
- Fill a leaking or damaged tank.
LPG can cause severe cold burns and frostbite. Never let liquid LPG
contact your skin or eyes. When
filling your LPG fuel tank, always
wear gloves approved for han-
dling LPG and appropriate eye
protection.
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If your vehicles is parked on anangled surface, the auto-stop fill
device may not function correct-
ly. Make sure your vehicle is
parked on a level surface whenfilling the LPG fuel tank.
Under certain conditions, you may notice it takes longer to fill
your LPG fuel tank or LPG fuel
tank does not refill on a hot day.
This is caused by an increase inthe pressure inside the LPG fuel
tank. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem with the LPGfuel tank.
If it's difficult to refill your LPG
tank for the above reason, do as
follows: - Use gasoline (refuel gasoline).
- Avoid refilling the LPG fuel tankat a very hot midday.
- Do not refill a high propane LPG gas for home (camping) use.
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Fuelling systems and corresponding
adapters vary from country to country. As
not all service stations abroad will pro-
vide you with the required adapter for
your liquefied gas equipment we suggest
that you buy the necessary adapter
before travelling abroad.
Please check whether the adapters fit
your filling equipment.
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NOTICE
In Europe the most common adapter
types are ACME (1), Dish Coupling (2),
and Bayonet (3).
It is generally advisable to always carry
all three adapters on board as the pro-
liferation of filling systems varies from
country to country.
LPG safety precaution
Refill LPG only 80% of the tank.
Do not remove the valve to over refill. If you refill more than you are permitted,
the fuel tank may explode.
Turn the engine off while refilling.
Avoid heat and direct sunlight the fuel tank may pressure up.
Avoid underground parking lots or closed places when you need to park
your vehicle for a very long time.
If you smell LPG inside your vehicle open the windows. If you notice a leak,
we recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Make sure your vehicle is parked on a level surface and nothing flammable is
near while you check your vehicle.CAUTION
When an adapter is used, the user
needs to be aware of the following:
Worn out adapters must not be used.
Due to use of an adapter the released volume of gas is muchgreater compared to a direct con-
nection with the vehicle fillingconnector.
The nozzle must be disconnected from the car before the adapter isremoved.
Some vehicles only have a very small diameter thread to fix anadaptor.
In this case, the user should takeextra care.
The added length of the adapterprovides a greater bending moment. If the fill coupling has not been properly installed, thiscan distort the panel of the car or
even cause the thread of theadapter to shear.
If the vehicle drives away stillconnected then the adapter mayshear unwontedly before the
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Do not repair your fuel tank. We rec-ommend that you contact an author-
ized Kia dealer.
Do not try to stop the leak by covering it with your hand. You might suffer from
frostbites.
If the LPG fuel system has a leak, a spark from jumper cables could ignite
the LPG. You or someone else could
be badly burned. Do not jump start
your vehicle if you smell LPG or hear ahissing sound.
Towing your vehicle with improperly positioned tow straps, hooks or chainscan damage the LPG fuel system and
cause a leak. You or someone else
could be injured. Do not use the LPGfuel system components and/or fuel
lines as towing attachment points.

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Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has 5 forward
gears.
This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accom-plished.
Depress the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-
tion lock switch, the engine will not start
when starting the engine without
depressing the clutch pedal. (if equipped)
The shift lever must be returned to the
neutral position before shifting into R
(Reverse).
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with thetachometer (rpm) in the red zone. During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the transaxle lubricant is
warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transaxle.
If you've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into 1st or R(Reverse),
leave the shift lever at N(Neutral) posi-
tion and release the clutch. Press the
clutch pedal back down, and then shift
into 1st or R(Reverse) gear position.
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CAUTION
When downshifting from fifth gear
to fourth gear, caution should betaken not to inadvertently pressthe shift lever sideways in such a
manner that the second gear isengaged. Such a drastic down-shift may cause the engine speed to increase to the point that the
tachometer will enter the red-zone. Such over-revving of theengine and transaxle may possi-bly cause engine damage.
Do not downshift more than 2 gears or downshift the gear whenthe engine is running at highspeed (5,000 RPM or higher). Sucha downshifting may damage the
engine, clutch and the transaxle.
CAUTION
To avoid premature clutch wear and damage, do not drive withyour foot resting on the clutch
pedal. Also, don’t use the clutchto hold the vehicle stopped on an uphill grade, while waiting for atraffic light, etc.
To prevent possible damage to the clutch system, do not start withthe 2nd (second) gear engagedexcept when you start on a slip- pery road.
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest during driving, as thiscan result in premature wear ofthe transaxle shift forks.

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Using the clutch
The clutch should be pressed all the way
to the floor before shifting, then released
slowly. The clutch pedal should always be
fully released while driving. Do not rest
your foot on the clutch pedal while driv-
ing. This can cause unnecessary wear.
Do not partially engage the clutch to hold
the vehicle on an incline. This causes
unnecessary wear. Use the foot brake or
parking brake to hold the vehicle on an
incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal
rapidly and repeatedly.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traf-
fic or while driving up steep hills, down-
shift before the engine starts to labor.
Downshifting reduces the chance of
stalling and gives better acceleration
when you again need to increase your
speed. When the vehicle is traveling
down steep hills, downshifting helps
maintain safe speed and prolongs brake
life.WARNING
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off. Thenmake sure the transaxle is shifted
into 1st gear when the vehicle is
parked on a level or uphill grade,
and shifted into R (Reverse) on a
downhill grade. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement canoccur if these precautions are not
followed in the order identified.
Do not use the engine brake (shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
roads. The vehicle may slip caus-ing an accident.
If your vehicle has a manual transaxle not equipped with an
ignition lock switch, it may moveand cause a serious accident
when starting the engine without
depressing the clutch pedal whilethe parking brake is released and
the shift lever not in the N(Neutral) position.
CAUTION
When operating the clutch pedal,
press the clutch pedal down fully. If
you don’t press the clutch pedalfully, the clutch may be damaged ornoise may occur.

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Good driving practices
Never take the vehicle out of gear and
coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in
gear.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction.
Instead, when you are driving down a
long hill, shift to a lower gear. When
you do this, engine braking will help
slow down the vehicle.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. This will help avoid over-revving
the engine, which can cause damage.
Slow down when you encounter cross winds. This gives you much better con-
trol of your vehicle.
Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into
reverse. The transaxle can be dam-
aged if you do not. To shift into reverse,
depress the clutch, move the shift lever
to neutral, wait three seconds, then
shift to the reverse position.
Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
WARNING
Always buckle-up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is signifi-
cantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a properlybelted occupant.
Avoid high speeds when corner- ing or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
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Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 4 forward
speeds and one reverse speed. The indi-
vidual speeds are selected automatically,depending on the position of the shift
lever.
✽✽NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if
the battery has been disconnected, may
be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and the shifting sequence will
adjust after shifts are cycled a few times
by the TCM (Transaxle Control
Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control
Module).
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Depress the brake pedal when shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted freely.

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For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to aforward or reverse gear.Transaxle ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the drivewheels from rotating.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, beforeshifting a car into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position; then set
the parking brake fully and shut
the engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement canoccur if these precautions are not
followed in the order identified.
Do not use the engine brake (shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
roads. The vehicle may slip caus-ing an accident.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-ward gear position with thebrakes on.
When stopped on an incline, do not hold the vehicle stationarywith engine power. Use the serv-ice brake or the parking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine isabove idle speed.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.