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Introduction
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damagecomponents of the fuel system,engine control system and emissioncontrol system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an
octane rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock
Index) 91 or higher (for Europe) or
Octane Rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel addi-
tives regularly, and have problems
starting or the engine does not run
smoothly, one bottle of additives added
to the fuel tank at every 15,000km (for
Europe) / 5,000km (except Europe) or
every engine oil change is recom-
mended. Additves are available from
your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them.
Do not mix other additves.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regardingregistration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
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Emergency fuel filler lid release If the fuel filler lid does not open using the remote fuel filler lid
release, you can open it manually by
pulling the handle outward slightly.(Continued)
When refueling, always shut
the engine off. Sparks pro-
duced by electrical compo-nents related to the engine
can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire. Once refueling is com-
plete, check to make sure thefiller cap and filler door are
securely closed, before start-
ing the engine.
DO NOT use matches or a lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or
leave a lit cigarette in your
vehicle while at a gas station
especially during refueling.
Automotive fuel is highly
flammable and can, when
ignited, result in fire.
If a fire breaks out during refu- eling, 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 insection 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, please make surethat you use parts designed for replacement in your vehicle.An incorrect fuel filler cap canresult in a serious malfunction of the fuel system or emissioncontrol system. For moredetailed information, we rec-ommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer.
Do not spill fuel on the exteri- or surfaces of the vehicle. Anytype of fuel spilled on paintedsurfaces may damage the paint.
After refueling, make sure the fuel cap is installed securelyto prevent fuel spillage in theevent of an accident.
CAUTION
Do not pull the handle exces-sively, otherwise the luggagearea trim or release handle may be damaged.
OKH042031
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5. LCD display
6. Warning and indicator lights
OKH045583L/OKH045584L
■■Type A
❈The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
For more details, refer to the "Gauges" in
this chapter.
■■ Type B
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Fuel Gauge
This gauge indicates the approxi- mate amount of fuel remaining in thefuel tank.
✽✽NOTICE
The fuel tank capacity is given in chapter 8.
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which
will illuminate when the fuel tank
is nearly empty.
On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the
low fuel warning light may come
on earlier than usual due to the
movement of fuel in the tank. ✽
✽
NOTICE
Fuel display may not be accurate if
you are filling in sloping places.
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. Theengine coolant is under pressure
and could severely burn. Wait
until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.
CAUTION
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the “H” position, it indi-cates overheating that maydamage the engine.
Do not continue driving with anoverheated engine. If your vehi- cle overheats, refer to “If theEngine Overheats” in chapter 6.
OKH043058
■ Type A
■Type B
WARNING - Fuel Gauge
Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain addi-
tional fuel as soon as possibleafter the warning light comes
on or when the gauge indicator
comes close to the “E (Empty)”
level.
CAUTION
Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out offuel could cause the engine tomisfire damaging the catalytic converter.
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Cannot edit settings while driving
This warning message illuminates if
you try to select the other User
Settings item except Head-up dis-
play item when driving.
For safety, change the User Settings
after parking the vehicle and moving
the shift lever to P (Park) position.
Quick guide (Help)
If you press and hold the OK button
in the User Settings Mode, explana-tion about the selected item is dis-
played in the cluster. Trip Computer Mode
This mode displays driving informa-
tion like the tripmeter, fuel economy,and so on. ❈
For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter.
OKH045408L
■Type A■Type B
OKH045560L
■Type A■Type B
OKH045527L
■ Type A■Type B
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ItemsExplanation
ThemeChoose the instrument cluster theme. (Default or Retro)
Auto Theme change The instrument cluster theme is automatically changed.
The automatic change function of the instrument cluster theme will be deactivated
Traffic Alerts
(if equipped) The LCD display will show traffic information.
The LCD display will not show traffic information.
Speedometer SizeChoose the size of the number in the speedometer (Small, Medium, Large).
Speedometer unitChoose the main unit of the speedometer (km/h or MPH).
Fuel Economy UnitChoose the main unit of the Fuel economy (km/h or L/100).
Display (for Type Display B Cluster)
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Low Fuel
This warning message illuminates
if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warninglight is illuminates.
- When the trip computer displays “--- km(or mile)” as distance to
empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Check High Beam Assist System
This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the High
Beam Assist System, We recom-
mend that the vehicle be inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
For more details, refer to "High BeamAssist System" in chapter 4.
OKH045543L
■ Type A■Type B
OKH045520L
■ Type A■Type B
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Overview
Description
The trip computer is a microcomput-
er-controlled driver information sys-
tem that displays information related
to driving.
✽✽NOTICE
Some driving information stored in
the trip computer (for example
Average Vehicle Speed) resets if the
battery is disconnected.
Trip ModesFuel Economy
Range (1)
The range is the estimated dis- tance the vehicle can be driven with the remaining fuel.
- Distance range : 1 ~ 9999 km or1 ~ 9999 mi.
If the estimated distance is below 1 km (1 mi.), the trip computer will
display “---” as range.
TRIP COMPUTER
OKH045438L
■
Type A■Type B
TRIP A
TRIP B
DRIVE MODE
FUEL ECONOMY
To change the trip mode, press the , (MOVE) button.