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BATTERY
For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connectionsclean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables. Always read the following
instructions carefully when han-
dling a battery.
If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your eyes with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and
get immediate medical attention.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contacted
area. If you feel pain or burning
sensation, get medical attention
immediately. An inappropriately disposed bat-tery can be harmful to the envi-
ronment and human health.
Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.
The battery contains lead. Do
not dispose of it after use.
Please return the battery to an
authorized Kia dealer to be recy-
cled.
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Keep Lit cigarettes and all
other flames or sparks
away from the battery.
The battery contains hydro-
gen -- a highly combustible
gas, which will explode if it
comes in contact with a
flame or spark.
WARNING - Sulfuric acidin batteries
Keep batteries out of the
reach of children because
batteries contain highly
corrosive SULFURIC ACID
and electrolytes. Do not
allow battery acid to con-
tact your skin, eyes, cloth-
ing or paint finish.
Wear eye protection when charging or working near a
battery. Always provide
ventilation when working in
an enclosed space.
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5. Maximum permissible inflationpressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found, where
applicable, on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 440
TRACTION A
TEMPERATURE A
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used. Regardless
of the remaining tread, we recom-
mend that tires be replaced after
approximately six (6) years of nor-
mal service. Heat caused by hot cli-
mates or frequent high loading con-
ditions can accelerate the aging
process.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicles
may vary with respect to grade.
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction char-
acteristics.
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Maintenance
Rear combination light bulb
replacement
(1) Stop and tail light
(2) Rear turn signal light
(3) Back-up light
(4) Tail light
Stop and tail light (LED type, if equipped)
If the light (LED) does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Outside light
Rear turn signal light and tail/stop light
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the trunk lid.
3. Remove the service cover by pulling out the service cover.
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4. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
5. 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.
6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place. 7. 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.
8. Install the service cover by putting it into the service hole.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Loosen the light assembly retainingscrews with a cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear combination light assembly from the body of the vehicle.
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6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into
the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
7. Install the socket into 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.
8. Reinstall the trunk lid cover by pushing in the screw.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Remove the service cover.
4. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
5. 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.
6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
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7. Install the socket in the assembly byaligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
8. Install the service cover by putting it into the service hole.
High mounted stop light replace-
ment
1. Turn off the engine
2. Open the trunk 3. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counter clock-
wise until the tabs on the socket align
with the slots on the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb in the socket.
6. Reinstall the socket in the assembly in the reverse order of removal.
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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econo my by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil *
1*2
(drain and refill)
Recommended
(or equivalent)
3.6 l(3.8 US qt.) API Service SM*3,ILSAC GF-4 or above,
ACEA A5 or above
Manual transaxle fluid
1.6 ~ 1.7 l
(1.7 ~ 1.8 US qt.) API GL-4, SAE 70W approved by Kia Motors Corp.
Automatic transaxle fluid 1.6 Engine
7.3 l(7.71 US qt.) ATF SP-IV (Recommended MICHANG, SK,
NOCA, Kia genuine)
Coolant Automatic transaxle
5.5
l(5.6 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Manual transaxle
5.3 l(5.8 US qt.)
Brake/Clutch fluid
0.7~0.8 l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel
43 l(11.4 US gal.)
Refer to “Fuel requirements” in section 1
Index
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Active ECO system··················\
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··5-43Active ECO operation ··················\
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Limitation of Active ECO operation: ··················\
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AIR BAG - advanced supplemental restraint system ····3-33 Adding equipment to or modifying your airbag-equipped vehicle··················\
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Air bag warning label ··················\
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Air bag warning light ··················\
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Curtain air bag ··················\
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Driver's and passenger's front air bag··········\
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How does the air bag system operate ··················\
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Occupant detection system ··················\
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Side impact air bag ··················\
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3-47
SRS Care ··················\
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SRS components and functions ··················\
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Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag) ···3-50
Air cleaner ··················\
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Air conditioning system··················\
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Appearance care··················\
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·······7-86 Exterior care ··················\
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Interior care ··················\
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Audio system ··················\
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·········4-121 Antenna··················\
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Aux, USB and iPod
®··················\
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Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology ··················\
·············4-122
How vehicle audio works ··················\
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······4-123
Steering wheel audio control ··················\
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·4-122
Automatic climate control system ··················\
···············4-94 Automatic heating and air conditioning ··················\
····4-95
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerantand compressor lubricant ··················\
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····4-104
Climate control air filter ··················\
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Manual heating and air conditioning··················\
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System operation ··················\
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·4-101
Automatic transaxle brake system ··················\
···············5-16 Automatic transaxle operation··················\
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·5-16
Good driving practices ··················\
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Automatic transaxle fluid ··················\
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Battery··················\
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····7-45 Battery recharging ··················\
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·7-46
For best battery service ··················\
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Reset items ··················\
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Before driving ··················\
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Before starting ··················\
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Necessary inspections··················\
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