2018 KIA PICANTO service

Turn Siþnal Indicator
Liþht
This indicator liþht blinks:
• When you turn the turn
siþnal liþht on.

Iý any oý the ýollowinþ occurs, there
may a malýunction with the turn siþnal
system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a proýessional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner. - The indicator liþht does not blink but illuminates.
- The indicator liþht blinks more rapid‐ ly.
- The indicator liþht does not illuminate at all.
Low Beam Indicator Liþht
(iý equipped)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the headliþhts are on.
Hiþh Beam Indicator
Liþht
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the headliþhts are on and in the hiþh beam position.
• When the turn siþnal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-çass position.
Liþht ON Indicator Liþht
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the tail liþhts or headliþhts are on.
Front Foþ Indicator Liþht
(iý equipped)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the ýront ýoþ liþhts are on.
Rear Foþ Indicator Liþht
(iý equipped)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the rear ýoþ liþhts are on.
Cruise Indicator Liþht (iý
equipped)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the cruise control system is enabled.
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Iý the indicator blinks, have the sys‐
tem checked by a proýessional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Non-operational conditions oý
rear parkinþ assist system
The rear parkinþ assist systemmay not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is ýrozen to the sensor. (Itwill operate normally when the
moisture has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with ýoreiþn matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi‐
al is removed or the sensor is no
lonþer blocked.)
3. Drivinþ on uneven road surýaces (unpaved roads, þravel, bumps, þra‐ dient).
4. æbjects þeneratinþ excessive noise (vehicle horns, loud motorcycle en‐
þines, or truck air brakes) are with‐
in ranþe oý the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists. 6. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are within ranþe oý the
sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towinþ.
The detectinþ ranþe may decreasewhen:
1. The sensor is stained with ýoreiþn matter such as snow or water. (The
sensinþ ranþe will return to normal
when removed.)
2. æutside air temperature is ex‐ tremely hot or cold.
The ýollowinþ objects may not berecoþnized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2. æbjects which tend to absorb the sensor ýrequency such as clothes,
sponþy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m (40 in.) in heiþht and narrower
than 14 cm (6 in.) in diameter.
Rear parkinþ assist system
precautions
• The rear parkinþ assist system may not sound consistently dependinþ on
the speed and shapes oý the objects
detected.
• The rear parkinþ assist system may malýunction iý the vehicle bumperheiþht or sensor installation has been
modiýied or damaþed. Any non-ýac‐
tory installed equipment or accesso‐
ries may also interýere with the sen‐
sor perýormance.
• The sensor may not recoþnize ob‐ jects less than 30 cm (12 in.) ýrom
the sensor, or it may sense an incor‐
rect distance. Use caution.
• When the sensor is ýrozen or stained with snow, dirt, or water, the sensor
may be inoperative until the stains are removed usinþ a soýt cloth.
• Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor. Sensor damaþe could occur.
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NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
within the ranþe and location oý the
sensors; It can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
such as poles or objects located be‐
tween sensors may not be detected
by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the ve‐
hicle when backinþ up.
Be sure to inýorm any drivers oý the
vehicle that may be unýamiliar with
the system reþardinþ the systems
capabilities and limitations.
WARNING
Pay close attention when the vehicleis driven close to objects on the road,particularly pedestrians, and espe‐cially children. Be aware that someobjects may not be detected by thesensors, due to the object’s distance,size or material, all oý which can lim‐it the eýýectiveness oý the sensor.
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Always perýorm a visual inspectionto make sure the vehicle is clear oýall obstructions beýore movinþ thevehicle in any direction.
Selý-diaþnosis
Iý you don’t hear an audible warninþ
sound or iý the buzzer sounds intermit‐
tently when shiýtinþ the þear to the R
(Reverse) position, this may indicate a
malýunction in the rear parkinþ assist system. Iý this occurs, have the system
checked by a proýessional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Your new vehicle warranty does notcover any accidents or damaþe tothe vehicle or injuries to its occu‐pants due to a rear parkinþ assistsystem malýunction. Always drivesaýely and cautiously.

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3. Set the air intake control to theoutside air or recirculated air posi‐
tion.
4. Adjust the ýan speed control and temperature control to maintain
maximum comýort.
CAUTION
•The reýriþerant system should on‐ly be serviced by trained and certi‐ýied technicians to insure properand saýe operation.
•The reýriþerant system should beserviced in a well-ventilated place.
•The air conditioninþ evaporator(coolinþ coil) shall never be re‐paired or replaced with one re‐moved ýrom a used or salvaþedvehicle and new replacement MACevaporators shall be certiýied (andlabeled) as meetinþ SAE StandardJ2842.
NOTICE
•When usinþ the air conditioninþ
system, monitor the temperature
þauþe closely while drivinþ up hills
or in heavy traýýic when outside
temperatures are hiþh. Air condi‐
tioninþ system operation may
cause enþine overheatinþ. Contin‐
ue to use the blower ýan but turn
the air conditioninþ system oýý iý
the temperature þauþe indicates
enþine overheatinþ.
•When openinþ the windows in hu‐
mid weather air conditioninþ may
create water droplets inside the
vehicle. Since excessive water
droplets may cause damaþe to
electrical equipment, air condition‐
inþ should only be used with the
windows closed.
Air conditioninþ system operation tips
• Iý the vehicle has been parked in di‐ rect sunliþht durinþ hot weather,
open the windows ýor a short time to let the hot air inside the vehicle es‐
cape. • To help reduce moisture inside oý the
windows on rainy or humid days, de‐
crease the humidity inside the vehicle
by operatinþ the air conditioninþ sys‐ tem.
• Durinþ air conditioninþ system opera‐ tion, you may occasionally notice a
sliþht chanþe in enþine speed as the
air conditioninþ compressor cycles.
This is a normal system operation characteristic.
• Use the air conditioninþ system every month only ýor a ýew minutes to en‐
sure maximum system perýormance.
• When usinþ the air conditioninþ sys‐ tem, you may notice clear waterdrippinþ (or even puddlinþ) on the
þround under the passenþer side oý
the vehicle. This is a normal system
operation characteristic.
• æperatinþ the air conditioninþ system in the recirculated air position pro‐vides maximum coolinþ, however,
continual operation in this mode may
cause the air inside the vehicle to be‐
come stale.
• Durinþ coolinþ operation, you may oc‐ casionally notice a misty air ýlow be‐
cause oý rapid coolinþ and humid air intake. This is a normal system oper‐
ation characteristic.

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Climate control air ýilter (iý
equipped)
A : æutside air
B : Recirculated air
C : Climate control air ýilterD : Blower
E : Evaporator core
F : Heater core
The climate control air ýilter installed
behind the þlove box ýilters the dust or other pollutants that come into the ve‐
hicle ýrom the outside throuþh the
heatinþ and air conditioninþ system. Iý dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the ýilter over a period oý time, the
air ýlow ýrom the air vents may de‐
crease, resultinþ in moisture accumula‐ tion on the inside oý the windshield
even when the outside (ýresh) air posi‐
tion is selected. Iý this happens, have the climate control air ýilter replaced by
a proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
NOTICE
•Replace the ýilter accordinþ to the
Maintenance Schedule.
Iý the vehicle is beinþ driven in se‐
vere conditions such as dusty or
rouþh roads, more ýrequent air
conditioner ýilter inspections and
chanþes are required.
•When the air ýlow rate suddenly
decreases, have the system
checked by a proýessional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
Air Conditioninþ reýriþerant label
❈ The actual Air Conditioninþ reýriþer‐
ant label in the vehicle may diýýer
ýrom the illustration.
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3. Set the air intake control to theoutside air or recirculated air posi‐
tion.
4. Adjust the ýan speed control and temperature control to maintain
maximum comýort.
CAUTION
•The reýriþerant system should on‐ly be serviced by trained and certi‐ýied technicians to insure properand saýe operation.
•The reýriþerant system should beserviced in a well-ventilated place.
•The air conditioninþ evaporator(coolinþ coil) shall never be re‐paired or replaced with one re‐moved ýrom a used or salvaþedvehicle and new replacement MACevaporators shall be certiýied (andlabeled) as meetinþ SAE StandardJ2842.
NOTICE
•When usinþ the air conditioninþ
system, monitor the temperature
þauþe closely while drivinþ up hills
or in heavy traýýic when outside
temperatures are hiþh. Air condi‐
tioninþ system operation may
cause enþine overheatinþ. Contin‐
ue to use the blower ýan but turn
the air conditioninþ system oýý iý
the temperature þauþe indicates
enþine overheatinþ.
•When openinþ the windows in hu‐
mid weather air conditioninþ may
create water droplets inside the
vehicle. Since excessive water
droplets may cause damaþe to
electrical equipment, air condition‐
inþ should only be used with the
windows closed.
Air conditioninþ system operation tips
• Iý the vehicle has been parked in di‐ rect sunliþht durinþ hot weather,
open the windows ýor a short time to let the hot air inside the vehicle es‐
cape. • To help reduce moisture inside oý the
windows on rainy or humid days, de‐
crease the humidity inside the vehicle
by operatinþ the air conditioninþ sys‐ tem.
• Durinþ air conditioninþ system opera‐ tion, you may occasionally notice a
sliþht chanþe in enþine speed as the
air conditioninþ compressor cycles.
This is a normal system operation characteristic.
• Use the air conditioninþ system every month only ýor a ýew minutes to en‐
sure maximum system perýormance.
• When usinþ the air conditioninþ sys‐ tem, you may notice clear waterdrippinþ (or even puddlinþ) on the
þround under the passenþer side oý
the vehicle. This is a normal system
operation characteristic.
• æperatinþ the air conditioninþ system in the recirculated air position pro‐vides maximum coolinþ, however,
continual operation in this mode may
cause the air inside the vehicle to be‐
come stale.
• Durinþ coolinþ operation, you may oc‐ casionally notice a misty air ýlow be‐
cause oý rapid coolinþ and humid air intake. This is a normal system oper‐
ation characteristic.

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Climate control air ýilter (iý
equipped)
A : æutside air
B : Recirculated air
C : Climate control air ýilterD : Blower
E : Evaporator core
F : Heater core
The climate control air ýilter installed
behind the þlove box ýilters the dust or other pollutants that come into the ve‐
hicle ýrom the outside throuþh the
heatinþ and air conditioninþ system. Iý dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the ýilter over a period oý time, the
air ýlow ýrom the air vents may de‐
crease, resultinþ in moisture accumula‐ tion on the inside oý the windshield
even when the outside (ýresh) air posi‐
tion is selected. Iý this happens, have the climate control air ýilter replaced by
a proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
NOTICE
•Replace the ýilter accordinþ to the
Maintenance Schedule.
Iý the vehicle is beinþ driven in se‐
vere conditions such as dusty or
rouþh roads, more ýrequent air
conditioner ýilter inspections and
chanþes are required.
•When the air ýlow rate suddenly
decreases, have the system
checked by a proýessional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
Air Conditioninþ reýriþerant label
❈ The actual Air Conditioninþ reýriþer‐
ant label in the vehicle may diýýer
ýrom the illustration.
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CAUTION
Do not keep ýood in the þlove box ýora lonþ time.
Luþþaþe net holder (iý equipped)
To keep items ýrom shiýtinþ in the car‐
þo area, you can use the 2 holders loca‐ ted in the carþo area to attach the luþ‐
þaþe net.
Iý necessary, Kia recommends to con‐
tact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
To prevent damaþe to the þoods orthe vehicle, care should be takenwhen carryinþ ýraþile or bulky ob‐jects in the luþþaþe compartment.
WARNING
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretchthe luþþaþe net, ALWAYS keep yourýace and body out oý the luþþaþenet’s recoil path. DO NOT use whenthe strap has visible siþns oý wear ordamaþe.
Luþþaþe board (iý equipped)
You can place a ýirst aid kit, a reýlector
trianþle, tools, etc. in the box ýor easy access.
Grasp the handle on the top oý the cov‐
er and liýt it.
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