2018 KIA CARENS RHD Owners Manual

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Engine
ItemPetrol Diesel
1.6L GDI2.0L MPI 1.7L
5-seater7-seater5-seater 7-seater 5-seater 7-seater
Maximum trailer
weight kg (Ibs.)
Without brake system
M/T730
(1609)730
(1609)740
(1631) 740
(1631) 750
(1653) 750
(1653)
A/T730
(1609)730
(1609)740
(1631) 740
(1631) --
DCT---- 750
(1653) 750
(1653)
With brake system
M/T1300
(2866)1300
(2866)1400
(3086) 1400
(3086) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)
A/T1300
(2866)1300
(2866)1400
(3086) 1400
(3086) --
DCT---- 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)
Maximum permissible static vertical load
on the coupling device kg (Ibs.)
75 (165)
Recommended distance from rear wheel centre to coupling point mm (inch)
911 (35.9)
For South Africa
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
DCT : Dual Clutch Transmission

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Weight of the trailer
What is the maximum safe weight of a
trailer? It should never weigh more than
the maximum trailer weight with trailer
brakes. But even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use
your trailer. For example, speed, alti-
tude, road grades, outside tempera-
ture and how often your vehicle is
used to pull a trailer are all important.
The ideal trailer weight can also
depend on any special equipment
that you have on your vehicle.
Weight of the trailer tongue
The tongue load of any trailer is an
important weight to measure
because it affects the total gross
vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehi-
cle. This weight includes the kerb
weight of the vehicle, any cargo you
may carry in it, and the people who
will be riding in the vehicle. And if you
will tow a trailer, you must add thetongue load to the GVW because
your vehicle will also be carrying that
weight.The trailer tongue should weigh a
maximum of 10% of the total loaded
trailer weight, within the limits of the
maximum permissible trailer tongue
load. After you've loaded your trailer,
weigh the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they aren’t, you may be
able to correct them simply by mov-
ing some items around in the trailer.
C190E02JM
Gross Axle WeightGross Vehicle Weight
C190E01JM
Tongue Load Total Trailer Weight

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NOTICE
With increasing altitude the engine
performance decreases. From 1,000
m above sea level and for every
1,000 m thereafter 10% of
vehicle/trailer weight (trailer
weighter + gross vehicle weight)
must be deducted.WARNING - Trailer
Never load a trailer with more weight in the rear than in the
front. The front should be
loaded with approximately60% of the total trailer load;the rear should be loaded with
approximately 40% of the totaltrailer load.
Never exceed the maximum weight limits of the trailer or
trailer towing equipment.
Improper loading can result in
damage to your vehicle and/or
personal injury. Checkweights and loading at a com-
mercial scale or highway
patrol office equipped withscales.
An improperly loaded trailer can cause loss of vehicle con-
trol.

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This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle and/or
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle
weight within its design rating capa-
bility, with or without a trailer.
Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of the vehi-
cle design performance. Before load-
ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determin-
ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with
or without a trailer, from the vehicle's
specifications and the certificationlabel:Base kerb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or option-al equipment.
Vehicle kerb weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your deal-
er plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added
to the Base Kerb Weight, includingcargo and optional equipment.GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including
vehicle kerb weight and all payload.
GAWR
(Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). These numbers
are shown on the certification label.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Kerb Weight plus
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
gers.
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GVWR
(Gross vehicle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
(including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo). The GVWR
is shown on the certification label. Overloading Loading Your Vehicle
- For Australia
WARNING- Vehicle
weight
The gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your
vehicle are on the certification
label attached to the driver's (or
front passenger’s) door.Exceeding these ratings can
cause an accident or vehicle
damage. You can calculate the
weight of your load by weighing
the items (and people) before
putting them in the vehicle. Be
careful not to overload your
vehicle.
ORP086004L
ORP086004R
Certification Label (Type B) - if equipped
Certification Label (Type A) - if equipped
Tyre Label
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The Certification/Tyre label is found on the front edge of the RH (or LH)
“B” pillar. The label shows the size of
your original tyres and inflation pres-
sures needed to obtain the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo. The
Certification/Tyre label also tells you
the maximum weights for the front
and rear axles, called Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR).
Never exceed the GVWR for your
vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle. And, if you do have a
heavy load, you should spread it out.
✽✽NOTICE
Your warranty does not cover parts
or components that fail because of
overloading.
CAUTION
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or themaximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, change to the vehiclemay occur, or it can change theway your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control.Also, overloading can shortenthe life of your vehicle.

What to do in an emergency
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2• Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
In case of an emergency whilst driving . . . . . . . . . 7-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
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If the engine does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 . . . . 7-4
. . . . 7-4
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
malfunction indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

If you have a flat tyre (with spare tyre) . . . . . . . . 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
. . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
. . . . . . . . . . 7-25 If you have a flat tyre (with tyre mobility kit). . . 7-26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
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Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
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Emergency Commodity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
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ROAD WARNING
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves
as a warning to other drivers to exer-
cise extreme caution when
approaching, overtaking, or passing
your vehicle. It should be used whenever emer-gency repairs are being made or
when the vehicle is stopped near the
edge of a roadway.
Press the flasher switch with the igni-
tion switch in any position. The flash-
er switch is located in the centre
facia switch panel. All turn signal
lights will flash simultaneously.
• The hazard warning flasher oper-
ates whether your vehicle is run- ning or not.
The turn signals do not work when the hazard flasher is on.
The hazard warning flasher should always be on whilst the vehicle is
being towed.
ORP042112
ORP042113
■Type A
■Type B