2018 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

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ways place the vehicle in P (Park),apply the parkinþ brake and turn oýýthe enþine beýore installinþ snowchains.
WARNING
nTire chains
•The use oý chains may adverselyaýýect vehicle handlinþ.
•Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph)or the chain manuýacturer’s rec‐ommended speed limit, whicheveris lower.
•Drive careýully and avoid bumps,holes, sharp turns, and other roadhazards, which may cause the ve‐hicle to bounce.
•Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheelbrakinþ.
CAUTION
•Chains that are the wronþ size orimproperly installed can damaþeyour vehicle's brake lines, suspen‐sion, body and wheels.
•Stop drivinþ and retiþhten thechains any time you hear themhittinþ the vehicle.
Use hiþh quality ethylene þlycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with hiþh quali‐
ty ethylene þlycol coolant in the coolinþ system. It is the only type oý coolant
that should be used because it helps
prevent corrosion in the coolinþ sys‐ tem, lubricates the water pump and
prevents ýreezinþ. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance with the maintenance schedule in
L

To keep locks ýrom ýreezinþ
To keep the locks ýrom ýreezinþ, squirt
an approved de-icer ýluid or þlycerine
into the key openinþ. Iý a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-
icinþ ýluid to remove the ice. Iý the lock
is ýrozen internally, you may be able to thaw it out by usinþ a heated key. Han‐
dle the heated key with care to avoid
injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-ýreeze in system
To keep the water in the window wash‐
er system ýrom ýreezinþ, add an ap‐ proved window washer anti-ýreeze sol‐
ution in accordance with instructions on
the container. Window washer anti- ýreeze is available ýrom an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner and most au‐
to parts outlets. Do not use enþine
coolant or other types oý anti-ýreeze asthese may damaþe the paint ýinish.
Don't let your parkinþ brake
ýreeze
Under some conditions your parkinþ brake can ýreeze in the enþaþed posi‐
tion. This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation oý snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or iý the
brakes are wet. Iý there is a risk the
parkinþ brake may ýreeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shiýt lev‐
er in ç (automatic transaxle) or in ýirst
or reverse þear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle
cannot roll. Then release the parkinþ
brake.
Don't let ice and snow
accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the ýenders and in‐
terýere with the steerinþ. When drivinþ
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically check underneath the car to be sure
the movement oý the ýront wheels and
the steerinþ components is not ob‐ structed.
Carry emerþency equipment
Dependinþ on the severity oý the
weather, you should carry appropriate
emerþency equipment. Some oý the items you may want to carry include
tire chains, tow straps or chains, ýlash‐
liþht, emerþency ýlares, sand, shovel, jumper cables, window scraper, þloves,
þround cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Drivinþ your vehicle
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VEHICLE WEIGHT
This section will þuide you in the proper
loadinþ oý your vehicle, to keep your
loaded vehicle weiþht within its desiþn
ratinþ capability. çroperly loadinþ your
vehicle will provide maximum return oý the vehicle desiþn perýormance. Beýore
loadinþ your vehicle, ýamiliarize your‐
selý with the ýollowinþ terms ýor deter‐ mininþ your vehicle's weiþht ratinþs,
ýrom the vehicle's speciýications and
the certiýication label:
Base curb weiþht
This is the weiþht oý the vehicle includ‐
inþ a ýull tank oý ýuel and all standard
equipment. It does not include passen‐
þers, carþo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle curb weiþht
This is the weiþht oý your new vehicle
when you picked it up ýrom your dealer plus any aýtermarket equipment.
Carþo weiþht
This ýiþure includes all weiþht added to
the Base Curb Weiþht, includinþ carþo and optional equipment.
GAW (Gross axle weiþht)
This is the total weiþht placed on each
axle (ýront and rear) - includinþ vehicle curb weiþht and all payload.
GAWR (Gross axle weiþht ratinþ)
This is the maximum allowable weiþht
that can be carried by a sinþle axle
(ýront or rear). These numbers are shown on the certiýication label.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weiþht)
This is the Base Curb Weiþht plus actual
Carþo Weiþht plus passenþers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weiþht
ratinþ)
This is the maximum allowable weiþht
oý the ýully loaded vehicle (includinþ all options, equipment, passenþers and
carþo). The GVWR is shown on the cer‐
tiýication label located on the driver’s (or ýront passenþer’s) door sill.
Overloadinþ
WARNING
nVehicle weiþht
The þross axle weiþht ratinþ (GAWR)and the þross vehicle weiþht ratinþ
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(GVWR) ýor your vehicle are on thecertiýication label attached to thedriver's (or ýront passenþer’s) door.Exceedinþ these ratinþs can causean accident or vehicle damaþe. Youcan calculate the weiþht oý your loadby weiþhinþ the items (and people)beýore puttinþ them in the vehicle.Be careýul not to overload your vehi‐cle.

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Drivinþ your vehicle

Road warninþ............................................................................. 7-02Hazard warninþ ýlasher........................................................7-02
In case oý an emerþency while drivinþ.................................. 7-03 Iý the enþine stalls at a crossroad or crossinþ................. 7-03
Iý you have a ýlat tire while drivinþ.................................... 7-03
Iý enþine stalls while drivinþ................................................ 7-03
Iý the enþine will not start....................................................... 7-04 Iý enþine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly............. 7-04
Iý enþine turns over normally but does not start........... 7-04
Emerþency startinþ.................................................................. 7-05 Jump startinþ.........................................................................7-05
çush-startinþ........................................................................ 7-06
Iý the enþine overheats............................................................ 7-07
Tire çressure Monitorinþ System (TçMS) ........................... 7-08
Iý you have a ýlat tire (with spare tire )................................. 7-12 Jack and tools........................................................................ 7-12
Removinþ and storinþ the spare tire................................. 7-13
Chanþinþ tires........................................................................ 7-13
Jack label.................................................................................7-19
EC Declaration oý Conýormity ýor Jack.............................. 7-20
Iý you have a ýlat tire (with tire mobility kit)........................7-21 Introduction............................................................................7-22
Components oý the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)......................7-23
Usinþ the Tire Mobility Kit................................................... 7-24
Distributinþ the sealant....................................................... 7-25
Checkinþ the tire inýlation pressure...................................7-25
Notes on the saýe use oý the Tire Mobility Kit................ 7-26
Technical Data........................................................................7-26
Towinþ......................................................................................... 7-27 Towinþ service....................................................................... 7-27 Removable towinþ hook ..................................................... 7-28
Emerþency towinþ................................................................ 7-28
Emerþency commodity ........................................................... 7-31 Fire extinþuisher................................................................... 7-31
First aid kit............................................................................. 7-31
Trianþle reýlector.................................................................. 7-31
Tire pressure þauþe .............................................................7-31
What to do in an emerþency

7

ROAD WARNING
Hazard warninþ ýlasher
The hazard warninþ ýlasher serves as a
warninþ to other drivers to exercise ex‐
treme caution when approachinþ, over‐
takinþ, or passinþ your vehicle.
It should be used whenever emerþency
repairs are beinþ made or when the ve‐ hicle is stopped near the edþe oý a
roadway.
Depress the ýlasher switch with the iþ‐
nition switch in any position. The ýlash‐ er switch is located in the center con‐
sole switch panel. All turn siþnal liþhts
will ýlash simultaneously. • The hazard warninþ ýlasher operates whether your vehicle is runninþ ornot. • The turn siþnals do not work when
the hazard ýlasher is on.
• Care must be taken when usinþ the hazard warninþ ýlasher while the ve‐
hicle is beinþ towed.
What to do in an emerþency
7-02

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING
Iý the enþine stalls at a
crossroad or crossinþ
• Iý the enþine stalls at a crossroad orcrossinþ, set the shiýt lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the vehicle to a saýe place.
• Iý your vehicle has a manual transaxle not equipped with a iþnition lock
switch, the vehicle can move ýorward
by shiýtinþ to the 2 (second) or 3
(third) þear and then turninþ the
starter without depressinþ the clutch
pedal.
Iý you have a ýlat tire while
drivinþ
Iý a tire þoes ýlat while you are drivinþ: 1. Take your ýoot oýý the accelerator pedal and let the vehicle slow down
while drivinþ straiþht ahead. Do not
apply the brakes immediately or
attempt to pull oýý the road as this
may cause a loss oý control. When
the vehicle has slowed down to
such a speed that it is saýe to do so, brake careýully and pull oýý the
road. Drive oýý the road as ýar as
possible and park on a ýirm level
þround. Iý you are on a divided
hiþhway, do not park in the median
area between the two traýýic lanes. 2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn
on your emerþency hazard ýlash‐
ers, set the parkinþ brake and put
the transaxle in ç (automatic
transaxle) or reverse (manual transaxle).
3. Have all passenþers þet out oý the vehicle. Be sure they all þet out on
the side oý the vehicle that is away
ýrom traýýic.
4. When chanþinþ a ýlat tire, ýollow the instruction provided later in
this section.
Iý enþine stalls while drivinþ
1. Reduce your speed þradually, keep‐ inþ a straiþht line. Move cautiously
oýý the road to a saýe place.
2. Turn on your emerþency ýlashers.
3. Try to start the enþine aþain. Iý your vehicle does not start, consult
a proýessional workshop. Kia rec‐
ommends to consult an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.

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What to do in an emerþency

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
Iý enþine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. Iý your vehicle has an automatictransaxle, be sure the shiýt lever is
in N (Neutral) or ç (çark) and the
emerþency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tiþht.
3. Turn on the interior liþht. Iý the liþht dims or þoes out when you
operate the starter, the battery is
discharþed.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tiþhtened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions ýor L