2018 KIA CARENS RHD weight

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Introduction
Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapour lock or hard starting.
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 petrol 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 petrols 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, Australia and
New Zealand)/10,000km (Except
Europe, Australia and New Zealand).
Additives are available from a profes-
sional workshop along with informa-
tion on how to use them. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner. Do not mix
other additives.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle LimitedWarranty may not cover damageto the fuel system and any per- formance problems that arecaused by the use of fuels con-taining methanol or fuels con- taining MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

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Safety features of your vehicle
Seat belt precautionsInfant or small child
You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your country. Child
and/or infant seats must be properlyplaced and installed in the rear seat.
For more information about the use
of these restraints, refer to “Child
restraint system” in this chapter.
✽✽NOTICE
Small children are best protected
from injury in an accident when
properly restrained in the rear seat
by a child restraint system that
meets the requirements of the Safety
Standards of your country. Before
buying any child restraint system,
make sure that it has a label certify-
ing that it meets Safety Standards of
your country. The restraint must be
appropriate for your child's height
and weight. Check the label on the
child restraint for this information.
Refer to “Child restraint system” in
this chapter.
WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle
must wear their seat belts at all
times. Seat belts and childrestraints reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries for all
occupants in the event of a col-
lision or sudden stop. Without a
seat belt, occupants could be
shifted too close to a deploying
air bag, strike the interior struc-
ture or be thrown from the vehi-
cle. Properly worn seat belts
greatly reduce these hazards.
Always follow the precautions
about seat belts, air bags andoccupant seat contained in this
manual.
WARNING
Every person in your vehicle
needs to be properly restrained
at all times, including infants
and children. Never hold a child
in your arms or lap when riding
in a vehicle. The violent forcescreated during a crash will tear
the child from your arms and
throw the child against the inte-
rior. Always use a child restraint
appropriate for your child'sheight and weight.

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Features of your vehicle
Headlight levelling device (if equipped)
Manual type
To adjust the headlight beam level
according to the number of the pas-
sengers and the loading weight in
the luggage area, turn the beam lev-
elling switch.
The higher the number of the switch
is positioned, the lower the headlight
beam level. Always keep the head-
light beam at the proper levelling
position, or headlights may dazzle
other road users.Listed below are the examples of
proper switch settings. For loadingconditions other than those listed
below, adjust the switch position so
that the beam level may be the near-est as the condition obtained accord-ing to the list.
Automatic type
It automatically adjusts the headlight
beam level according to the number
of passengers and loading weight inthe luggage area.
And it offers proper headlight beam
under various conditions.
ORP042124R
WARNING
If it is not work properly even
though your car is inclined
backward according to passen-
ger's posture, or the headlightbeam is irradiated to the high or
low position, have the system
inspected by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends tovisit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner. Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the wiring yourself.
Loading condition
Driver only
Driver + Front passenger
Driver + Front passenger
+ 3rd row passenger*Full passengers
(including driver)Full passengers (including
driver) + Maximum per-
missible loading
Driver + Maximum per-
missible loading Switch position
00 1 1 3 3
* if equipped

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✽✽
NOTICE
Close the vanity mirror cover
securely and return the sunvisor to
its original position after use.
❈ To learn how to use the vanity mir-
ror lamp, refer to "Interior light" in
this chapter. Seatback table (if equipped)
The tables are located on the back of
the front seats. The passenger on the
second row seat can use the table
swing it up to a horizontal position.
CAUTION
Be sure to fold down the table
prior to folding the 2nd rowseat forward.
Do not put heavy stuff on the table (Max load weight 3.5kgf),since it may cause damage tothe table.
WARNING
Whilst the vehicle is in motion,
the tables must not be used. The
tables have to be used whilst
the vehicle is parked.
ORP042177
CAUTION - Vanity mirror
lamp (if equipped)
Always have the switch in the off position when the vanity mir-ror lamp is not in use. If the sun- visor is closed without the lampoff, it may discharge the batteryor damage the sunvisor.
WARNING
For your safety, do not obstruct
your vision when using the sun-
visor.

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Portable lamp usage (if equipped)
1. In-vehicle lamp, if necessary, after
separation can be used as a
portable.
2. Press the button (1).
3. Pull out the lamp holder.
4. Press the power switch (2).❈ If the portable lamp does not turn
on, it means the portable lamp
needs to be charged. Insert thelamp holder and then charge it
again. The charge mode will be
activated if the ignition switch (or
engine start/stop button) is on
position or engine is running.CAUTION
1. Remove the batteries when
not in use for a long time.
2. Use the specified battery. 3. You can use the regular batter- ies (Disposable batteries) butdo not use the Non-recharge-able battery in charge mode. It may damage the vehicle.
4. Do not place the lamp with water or moist places and liq-uid compounds. These cancause internal leakage of a battery.
5. When replacing the batteries, check the direction and insert.
It will not be charged if installed reversely.
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ORP042137
WARNING
Do not place objects on the cargo security screen. Such
objects may be thrown about
inside the vehicle and possi-
bly injure vehicle occupantsduring an accident or whenbraking.
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It
is designed for luggage only.
Maintain the balance of the vehicle and locate the weight
as forward as possible.
CAUTION
Since the cargo security screen
may be damaged or malformed,do not put luggage on it when it is used.

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Features of your vehicle
WARNING
The following specification is the maximum weight that can
be loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible across the crossbars
(if equipped) and roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage in
excess of the specified weight
limit on the roof rack may
damage your vehicle.
The vehicle centre of gravity will be higher when items are
loaded onto the roof rack.
Avoid sudden starts, braking,
sharp turns, abrupt manoeu-
vres or high speeds that may
result in loss of vehicle con-
trol or rollover resulting in anaccident.
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ROOF 100 kg (220 lbs.)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
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Always drive slowly and turn
corners carefully when carry-
ing items on the roof rack.
Severe wind updrafts, caused
by passing vehicles or natural
causes, can cause sudden
upward pressure on items
loaded on the roof rack. This
is especially true when carry-
ing large, flat items such as
wood panels or mattresses.This could cause the items to
fall off the roof rack and cause
damage to your vehicle or
others around you.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo whilst driving, check
frequently before or whilstdriving to make sure the items
on the roof rack are securelyfastened.

approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68
Speed limit control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71
Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF) . . . . . 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . 6-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-81
vehicle leaves the lane, or may warn you even if the
vehicle does not leave the lane when . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-81
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-82 LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-88
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-90 Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96
. . . . . . . . . . 6-98
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98
. . . . . . . 6-98

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99
in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99
. . . . 6-99
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113
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Driving your vehicle
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During cold weather, shifting may
be difficult until the transaxle lubri-
cant has warmed up. This is normal
and not harmful to the transaxle.
If you've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into 1 (First) or
R (Reverse), put the shift lever in
neutral position and release the
clutch. Press the clutch pedal back
down, and then shift into 1 (First)
or R (Reverse) gear position.CAUTION
To avoid premature clutch
wear and damage, do notdrive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal. Also, don’tuse the clutch to hold thevehicle stopped on an uphill grade, whilst waiting for a traf-fic light, etc.
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest during driving, asthis can result in premature wear of the transaxle shiftforks.
To prevent possible damage to the clutch system, do notstart with the 2nd (second) gear engaged except whenyou start on a slippery road.
Do not exceed the maximum weight limits of the loadingweight.
Improper loading can result indamage to clutch system.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always set the parking
brake fully and shut the
engine off. Then make sure thetransaxle is shifted into 1
(First) gear when the vehicle is
parked on a level or uphill
grade, and shifted into R
(Reverse) on a downhill grade.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement can occur if
these precautions are not fol-
lowed in the order identified.
If your vehicle has a manual transaxle not equipped with a
ignition lock switch, it may
move and cause a serious
accident when starting theengine without depressing
the clutch pedal whilst theparking brake is released and
the shift lever not in the neu-tral position.
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