What to do in an emergency
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Use a towing strap less than 16 feet
(5 m) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off. If the car is being towed with all four
wheels on the ground, it can be
towed only from the front. Be sure
that the transmission is in neutral. Be
sure the steering is unlocked by plac-
ing the ignition switch in the ACC
position. A driver must be in the
towed vehicle to operate the steering
and brakes.
CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
To avoid serious damage to
the automatic transmission,limit the vehicle speed to 15km/h (10 mph) and drive lessthan 1.5 km (1 mile) when tow-ing.
Before towing, check for an automatic transmission fluidleak under your vehicle. If theautomatic transmission fluidis leaking, a flatbed equipmentor towing dolly must be used.
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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks, and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.
Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
❑ Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑Inspect fuel filter *2
❑Inspect fuel line, hoses and connection
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additive *A
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*2Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance
free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safe-
ty matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard
starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of
maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia dealer for
details.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix
other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
Maintenance
16
7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*2Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched-
ule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters
like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem
etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance
schedule and consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.
*
3Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and
adjust if necessary.
*
4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is
recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2
❑Inspect fuel line, hoses and connection
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect valve clearance *3
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
(Continued)
(Continued)
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additive *A
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
Maintenance
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7
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*2Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance
free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safe-
ty matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard
starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of
maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia dealer for
details.
*
4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix
other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months after
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2
❑Inspect fuel line, hoses and connection
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additive *A
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months
❑ Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months after
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2
❑Inspect fuel line, hoses and connection
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect valve clearance *3
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine coolant*5
(First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months after every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additive *A
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*2Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule
depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc,
replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule
and consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.
*
3Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if
necessary.
*
4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
5When replacing coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehi- cle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improp-
er coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is
recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
Maintenance
28
7
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
❑ Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months after
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2
❑Inspect fuel line, hoses and connection
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
(Every 37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine coolant *5
(First 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additive *A
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*2Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule
depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc,
replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule
and consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.
*
4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
5When replacing coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehi- cle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improp-
er coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is
recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
Index
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Active Eco System ··················\
··················\
··················\
···5-45
Air bag warning label ··················\
··················\
················3-54
Air bag warning light··················\
··················\
·················3-34\
Air bag ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
···3-31Air bag warning label ··················\
··················\
··············3-54
Air bag warning light ··················\
··················\
··············3-34
Curtain air bag ··················\
··················\
··················\
·······3-46
Driver's and passenger's front air bag··········\
················3-42
Occupant detection system ··················\
··················\
······3-37
Side impact air bag ··················\
··················\
··················\
3-45
SRS components and functions ··················\
·················3-34\
Air cleaner ··················\
··················\
··················\
···············7-41
Air conditioning system··················\
··················\
···············8-6
Antenna ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
4-125
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ··················\
··················\
5-26
Appearance care··················\
··················\
··················\
·······7-91 Exterior care ··················\
··················\
··················\
··········7-91
Interior care ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········7-96
Ashtray ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
·4-118
Audio system ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········4-125 Audio ··················\
··················\
··················\
········4-139, 4-181
Antenna··················\
··················\
··················\
················4-125
Steering wheel audio control ··················\
··················\
·4-126 Automatic climate control system ··················\
···············4-98
Air conditioning ··················\
··················\
··················\
··4-105
Climate control air filter ··················\
··················\
········4-107
Automatic transaxle ··················\
··················\
··················\
·5-16 Shift lock ··················\
··················\
··················\
···············5-20
Sports mode ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········5-18
Automatic transaxle fluid ··················\
··················\
··········7-40
AUX, USB and iPod ··················\
··················\
················4-127
Base curb weight ··················\
··················\
··················\
·····5-61
Battery··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
····7-48
Battery saver function ··················\
··················\
················4-77
Before driving ··················\
··················\
··················\
············5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ··················\
··················\
4-119
Brake system··················\
··················\
··················\
············5-22 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··················\
··················\
5-26
Electronic stability program (ESC) ··················\
···········5-27
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ··················\
··················\
5-31
Parking brake ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········5-24
Power brakes··················\
··················\
··················\
··········5-22
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ··················\
·······5-31
Brakes/clutch fluid ··················\
··················\
··················\
···7-39
Bulb replacement ··················\
··················\
··················\
·····7-78
Bulb wattage ··················\
··················\
··················\
··············8-3
A
B