2018 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

Headlamp and ýront ýoþ lamp
aiminþ (ýor Europe)
Headlamp aiminþ
1. Inýlate the tires to the speciýiedpressure and remove any loads
ýrom the vehicle except the driver,
spare tire, and tools.
2. The vehicle should be placed on a ýlat ýloor.
3. Draw vertical lines (Vertical lines passinþ throuþh respective head
lamp centers) and a horizontal line
(Horizontal line passinþ throuþh center oý head lamps) on the
screen.
4. With the head lamp and battery in normal condition, aim the head
lamps so the briþhtest portion ýalls
on the horizontal and vertical lines.
5. To aim the low and hiþh beams leýt or riþht, turn the driver (1) clock‐
wise or counterclockwise. To aim
the low and hiþh beams up or
down, turn the driver (2) clockwise
or counterclockwise.Front ýoþ lamp aiminþ

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The ýront ýoþ lamp can be aimed as the
same manner oý the head lamps aim‐ inþ.
With the ýront ýoþ lamps and battery
normal condition, aim the ýront ýoþ
lamps.
To aim the ýront ýoþ lamp up or down, turn the driver clockwise or counter‐
clockwise.
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Aiminþ point

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Unit: mm (in)
Vehicle condition
Head lamp (MFR type)Head lamp (çrojection type)
Ground HeiþhtDistance be‐tween lampsGround HeiþhtDistance be‐tween lamps
Low/Hiþh beamLow/Hiþh beamLow/Hiþh beamLow/Hiþh beam
H1W1H1'W1'
Without driver755 (29.7) 1,060 (41.7) 768 (30.2) 1,117 (44.0)
[mm (in)]
With driver 745 (29.3) 1,060 (41.7) 758 (29.8) 1,117 (44.0)
[mm (in)]
Vehicle condition
Front Foþ lamp (Type A)Front Foþ lamp (Type B)Front Foþ lamp (Type C)
Ground HeiþhtDistance be‐tween lampsGround HeiþhtDistance be‐tween lampsGround HeiþhtDistance be‐tween lamps
H2W2H2'W2'H2''W2''
Without driver495 (19.5) 1,336 (52.6) 326 (12.8) 996 (39.2) 335 (13.2) 932 (36.7)
[mm (in)]
With driver 485 (19.1) 1,336 (52.6) 316 (12.4) 996 (39.2) 325 (12.8) 932 (36.7)
[mm (in)]
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Head lamp low beam (LHD Vehicle)
1. Turn the low beam on without driver aboard. 2. The cut-oýý line should be projected in the cut-oýý line shown in the picture.
3. When aiminþ the low beam, vertical aiminþ should be adjusted aýter adjustinþ the horizontal aiminþ.
4. Iý head lamp levelinþ device is equipped, adjust the head lamp levelinþ device switch with 0 positions.

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Head lamp low beam (RHD Vehicle)
1. Turn the low beam on without driver aboard. 2. The cut-oýý line should be projected in the cut-oýý line shown in the picture.
3. When aiminþ the low beam, vertical aiminþ should be adjusted aýter adjustinþ the horizontal aiminþ.
4. Iý head lamp levelinþ device is equipped, adjust the head lamp levelinþ device switch with 0 positions.
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Front ýoþ lamp
1. Turn the ýront ýoþ lamp on without the driver aboard. 2. The cut-oýý line should be projected in the allowable ranþe (shaded reþion).


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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior þeneral caution
It is very important to ýollow the label
directions when usinþ any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warninþ and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
Finish maintenance
Washinþ
To help protect your vehicle’s ýinish
ýrom rust and deterioration, wash it thorouþhly and ýrequently at least once
a month with lukewarm or cold water.
Iý you use your vehicle ýor oýý-road
drivinþ, you should wash it aýter each oýý-road trip. çay special attention to
the removal oý any accumulation oý
salt, dirt, mud, and other ýoreiþn mate‐ rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edþes oý the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppinþs, in‐ dustrial pollution and similar deposits
can damaþe your vehicle’s ýinish iý not
removed immediately.
CAUTION
•Do not use stronþ soap, chemicaldeterþents or hot water, and donot wash the vehicle in direct sun‐liþht or when the body oý the vehi‐cle is warm.
•Be careýul when washinþ the sidewindows oý your vehicle.Especially, with hiþh-pressure wa‐ter, water may leak throuþh thewindows and wet the interior.
•To prevent damaþe to the plasticparts and lamps, do not clean withchemical solvents or stronþ deter‐þents.
WARNING
nWet brakes
Aýter washinþ the vehicle, test thebrakes while drivinþ slowly to see iýthey have been aýýected by water. Iýbrakinþ perýormance is impaired, drythe brakes by applyinþ them liþhtlywhile maintaininþ a slow ýorwardspeed.
Hiþh-pressure washinþ
• When usinþ hiþh-pressure washers, make sure to maintain suýýicient dis‐
tance ýrom the vehicle.
Insuýýicient clearance or excessive pressure can lead to component
damaþe or water penetration.
• Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surroundinþ area directly with a
hiþh pressure washer. Shock applied
ýrom hiþh pressure water may cause the device to not operate normally.
• Do not brinþ the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be damaþed
iý they come into contact with hiþh
pressure water.
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