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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ignition switch
(if equipped)
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
immediately when the ignition switch is
turned on. It will also go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The ignition key can be removed only in
the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward
the LOCK position.
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always
make sure the shift lever is engaged in
1st gear for the manual transaxle or P
(Park) for automatic transaxle, set the
parking brake fully and shut the engine
off.
ACC (Accessory)
The electrical accessories are operative.
ON
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started. This is the normal
running position after the engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if theengine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked in this posi-
tion.
KEY POSITIONS
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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 (front)
(if equipped)
1. Remove the 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 fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
CAUTION - Towing gear position
Always place the transaxle shift
lever in N (Neutral) when towingyour vehicle. Failure to place thetransaxle shift lever in N (Neutral)may cause internal damage to the transaxle.
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Maintenance
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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
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 con- ditioning 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 drain holes.
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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Instrument panel fuse panel
Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Protected
POWER OUTLET 15A Power Outlet
C/LIGHTER 20A Cigarette Lighter
ACC 10AFront Map Lamp, Power Outside Mirror Switch, BCM,
Low DC-DC Convertor, Smart Key Control Module, Audio,
A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Digital Clock
A/BAG IND 10A Instrument Cluster
A/BAG 10ASBR PAB Indicator, SRS Control Module
Passenger Weight Classification Sensor
MODULE 2 10A BCM
MDPS 10A EPS Control Module
WIPER RR 15A Multifunction Switch, Rear Wiper Relay, Rear Wiper Motor
HTD STRG 15A Steering Wheel Heater
FOG LAMP RR 10A -
FOG LAMP FRT 15A Front Fog Lamp Relay
MODULE 1 10A ATM Shift Lever Switch, Door Warning Switch
STOP LAMP 15AData Link Connector, Smart Key Control Module, Stop Lamp Switch
Stop Lamp Relay, PCB Fuse & Relay Box (HAC Relay)
CLUSTER 10AAudio, BCM, ATM Shift Lever ILL., Crash Pad Switch
Instrument Cluster, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module
IG1 1 10AMultipurpose Check Connector, Driver CCS Seat Warmer Module
Passenger Seat Warmer Module
With ISG : Crash Pad Switch, Low DC-DC Convertor
ABS 10ACrash Pad Switch, ESC Module
PCB Fuse & Relay Box (HAC Relay)
B/UP LAMP 10A Back-Up Lamp Switch
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Maintenance
Fuse Name Fuse ratingCircuit Protected
IG1 2 10AVehicle Speed Sensor, Stop Lamp Switch, Inverter
A/C Control Module
HAZARD 15A Hazard Switch, BCM
PDM 1 25A Smart Key Control Module
SUNROOF 15A Sunroof Motor
PDM 2 10AImmobilizer Module, Start/Stop Button Switch,
Smart Key Control Module
ECU 15ASmart Key Control Module, Immobilizer Module,
ECM/PCM, Transaxle Range Switch
IG2 10ABCM, Smart Key Control Module, Driver CCS Seat Warmer Module
Cluster Ionizer, Rain Sensor, A/C Control Module, Sunroof Motor
PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay, Head Lamp (HI) Relay,
Fuel Pump #1 Relay)
WIPER FRT 25AMultifunction Switch, Front Wiper Motor
PCB Fuse & Relay Box (Rain Sensor Relay, Front Wiper Relay)
DOOR LOCK 20ADoor Lock/Unlock Relay, Tail Gate Unlock Relay,
Two Turn Unlock Relay
SAFETY POWER
WINDOW 25A Driver Safety Power Window Module
S/HEATER 15ASeat Warmer Switch, Driver CCS Seat Warmer Module,
Passenger Seat Warmer Module
FOLD'G MIRR 10A Power Outside Mirror Switch
ROOM LP 10ABCM, Door Warning Switch, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module
Instrument Cluster, Digital Clock, A/C Control Module
Luggage Lamp
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Maintenance
Turn signal light/Position light or Side
marker
Follow the steps 1 to 4 from the previous
page.
5. Remove the socket from the assemblyby 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.
Position light (if equipped)
If the light bulb does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Index
Brake system··················\
··················\
··················\
············5-22Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ··················\
··············5-25
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)··················\
············5-27
Good braking practices··················\
··················\
············5-32
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)··················\
·················5-30\
Parking brake ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········5-24
Power brakes··················\
··················\
··················\
··········5-22
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ··················\
······5-30
BRAKE/CLUTCH fluid ··················\
··················\
···········7-39 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level··················\
········7-39
Bulb wattage ··················\
··················\
··················\
··············8-3
Child restraint system ··················\
··················\
················3-25 Using a child restraint system ··················\
··················\
·3-26
Climate control air filter ··················\
··················\
············7-42 Filter inspection ··················\
··················\
··················\
·····7-42
Cruise Control system ··················\
··················\
···············5-34 To cancel cruise control:············\
··················\
················5-37
To decrease the cruising speed: ··················\
·················5-36\
To increase cruise control set speed: ··················\
·········5-35
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately40 km/h (25 mph):··················\
··················\
·················5-37\
To set cruise control speed: ··················\
··················\
·····5-34
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on: ··5-36
To turn cruise control off:··················\
··················\
········5-38 Defroster ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
4-83
Rear window defroster ··················\
··················\
············4-83
Dimensions ··················\
··················\
··················\
················8-2
Door locks··················\
··················\
··················\
················4-16 Auto door Lock/Unlock feature ··················\
················4-18
Child-protector rear door lock ··················\
··················\
·4-19
Impact sensing door unlock system ··················\
··········4-18
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ·············4-17
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ··········4-16
Economical operation ··················\
··················\
················5-44
Emergency starting ··················\
··················\
··················\
····6-5 Jump starting ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········6-5
Push-starting ··················\
··················\
··················\
··········6-7
Emission control system ··················\
··················\
············7-92 1. Crankcase emission control system ··················\
······7-92
2. Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ············7-92
3. Exhaust emission control system ··················\
··········7-93
Engine ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
······8-2
Engine compartment ··················\
··················\
············2-6, 7-2
Engine coolant ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········7-36 Changing the coolant ··················\
··················\
···············7-38
Checking the coolant level ··················\
··················\
·····7-36D
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Index
Windshield defrosting and defogging··················\
········4-105Automatic climate control system ··················\
···········4-106
Defogging logic ··················\
··················\
··················\
···4-107
Manual climate control system ··················\
···············4-105
Winter driving ··················\
··················\
··················\
··········5-50 Carry emergency equipment··················\
··················\
····5-52
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary·················5-51\
Check battery and cables ··················\
··················\
·········5-51
Check spark plugs and ignition system ··················\
·····5-51
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ···········5-52
Don't let your parking brake freeze ··················\
···········5-52
Snowy or Icy conditions ··················\
··················\
··········5-50
To keep locks from freezing ··················\
··················\
····5-51
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system ···5-51
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant ··················\
··5-51
Wiper blades ··················\
··················\
··················\
············7-42 Blade inspection ··················\
··················\
··················\
····7-42
Blade replacement ··················\
··················\
··················\
·7-43
Wipers and washers ··················\
··················\
··················\
·4-77 Rear window wiper and washer switch (5 Door)········4-80
Windshield washers ··················\
··················\
·················4-79\
Windshield wipers ··················\
··················\
··················\
·4-78