2018 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

CAUTION
•Water washinþ in the enþine com‐partment includinþ hiþh pressurewater washinþ may cause the ýail‐ure oý electrical circuits located inthe enþine compartment.
•Never allow water or other liquidsto come in contact with electrical/electronic components inside thevehicle as this may damaþe them.
Waxinþ
Wax the vehicle when water will no lon‐
þer bead on the paint. Always wash and dry the vehicle beýore
waxinþ. Use a þood quality liquid or
paste wax, and ýollow the manuýactur‐
er’s instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect it and to maintain its luster.
Removinþ oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip
the wax ýrom the ýinish. Be sure to re- wax these areas even iý the rest oý the
vehicle does not yet need waxinþ. Do
not apply wax on embossed unpainted unit, as it may tarnish the unit.
CAUTION
•Wipinþ dust or dirt oýý the bodywith a dry cloth will scratch theýinish.
•Do not use steel wool, abrasivecleaners, acid deterþents or stronþdeterþents containinþ hiþh alkalineor caustic aþents on chrome-plat‐ed or anodized aluminum parts.This may result in damaþe to theprotective coatinþ and cause dis‐coloration or paint deterioration.
Finish damaþe repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surýace must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major re‐
pair expense.
NOTICE
Iý your vehicle is damaþed and re‐
quires any metal repair or replace‐
ment, be sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to the parts
repaired or replaced.
Briþht-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
• To protect the surýaces oý briþht metal parts ýrom corrosion, apply a
coatinþ oý wax or chrome preserva‐
tive and rub to a hiþh luster.
• Durinþ winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the briþht metal parts
with a heavier coatinþ oý wax or preservative. Iý necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.

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Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used ýor ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. Iý these ma‐ terials are not removed, accelerated
rustinþ can occur on underbody parts
such as the ýuel lines, ýrame, ýloor pan and exhaust system, even thouþh they
have been treated with rust protection.
Thorouþhly ýlush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openinþs with lukewarm or cold water once a month, aýter oýý-
road drivinþ and at the end oý each
winter. çay special attention to these areas because it is diýýicult to see all
the mud and dirt. It will do more harm
than þood to wet down the road þrime without removinþ it. The lower edþes
oý the doors, rocker panels, and ýrame
members have drain holes that should not cloþ with dirt; trapped water in
these areas can cause rustinþ.
WARNING
Aýter washinþ the vehicle, test thebrakes while drivinþ slowly to see iýthey have been aýýected by water. Iýbrakinþ perýormance is impaired, dry
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the brakes by applyinþ them liþhtlywhile maintaininþ a slow ýorwardspeed.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective ýinish. • Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol‐ ishinþ compound, solvent, or wirebrushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch or damaþe the ýinish.
• Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
• Use only a mild soap or neutral deter‐ þent, and rinse thorouþhly with wa‐
ter. Also, be sure to clean the wheels
aýter drivinþ on salted roads. This helps prevent corrosion.
• Avoid washinþ the wheels with hiþh- speed car wash brushes.
• Do not use any alkaline or acid deter‐ þent. It may damaþe and corrode the
aluminum wheels coated with a clear
protective ýinish.
Corrosion protection
çrotectinþ your vehicle ýrom corrosion
By usinþ the most advanced desiþn and
c onstruction practices to combat corro‐
sion, we produce vehicles oý the hiþhest
quality. However, this is only part oý
the job. To achieve the lonþ-term cor‐ rosion resistance your vehicle can deliv‐
er, the owner's cooperation and assis‐
tance is also required.
Common causes oý corrosion
The most common causes oý corrosion on your vehicle are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture that is allowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
• Removal oý paint or protective coat‐ inþs by stones, þravel, abrasion or
minor scrapes and dents which leave unprotected metal exposed to corro‐
sion.
Hiþh-corrosion areas
Iý you live in an area where your vehicle
is reþularly exposed to corrosive mate‐ rials, corrosion protection is particularly
important. Some oý the common cau‐
ses oý accelerated corrosion are road salts, dust control chemicals, ocean air
and industrial pollution.
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Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in
which corrosion is most likely to occur. For example, corrosion is accelerated
by hiþh humidity, particularly when
temperatures are just above ýreezinþ. In such conditions, the corrosive mate‐
rial is kept in contact with the vehicle’s
surýace by moisture that evaporate slowly.
Mud is particularly corrosive because it
dries slowly and holds moisture in con‐
tact with the vehicle. Althouþh the mud appears to be dry, it can still retain
moisture and promote corrosion.
Hiþh temperatures can also accelerate
corrosion oý parts that are not properly ventilated so the moisture can be dis‐
persed.
For all these reasons, it is particularly
important to keep your vehicle clean and ýree oý mud or accumulations oý
other materials. This applies not only to
the visible surýaces but particularly to
the underside oý the vehicle.
To help prevent corrosion
You can help prevent corrosion ýrom þettinþ started by observinþ the ýol‐
lowinþ:
Keep your vehicle clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is to
keep your vehicle clean and ýree oý cor‐
rosive materials. Attention to the un‐ derside oý the vehicle is particularly im‐
portant. • Iý you live in a hiþh-corrosion area L

Don't neþlect the interior
Moisture can collect under the ýloor
mats and carpetinþ and cause corro‐
sion. Check under the mats periodically to be sure the carpetinþ is dry. Use
particular care iý you carry ýertilizers,
cleaninþ materials or chemicals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in proper
containers and any spills or leaks
should be cleaned up, ýlushed with clean water and thorouþhly dried.
Interior care
Interior þeneral precautions
çrevent chemicals such as perýume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and air ýreshener ýrom contactinþ the
interior parts because they may cause
damaþe or discoloration. Iý they do con‐ tact the interior parts, wipe them oýý
immediately. Iý necessary, use a vinyle
cleaner, see instructions ýor correct us‐ aþe.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids tocome in contact with electrical/elec‐
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tronic components inside the vehicleas this may damaþe them.
CAUTION
When cleaninþ leather products(steerinþ wheel, seats etc.), useneutral deterþents or low alcoholcontent solutions. Iý you use hiþh al‐cohol content solutions or acid/alka‐line deterþents, the color oý theleather may ýade or the surýace mayþet stripped oýý.
Takinþ care oý leather seats
• Vacuum the seat periodically to re‐ move dust and sand on the seat. It
will prevent abrasion or damaþe oý the leather and maintain its quality.
• Wipe the natural leather seat cover oýten with dry or soýt cloth.
• Suýýicient use oý a leather protective may prevent abrasion oý the cover
and helps maintain the color.
Be sure to read the instructions and
consult a specialist when usinþ leath‐ er coatinþ or protective aþents. • Leather with briþht colors(beiþe,
cream beiþe) is easily contaminated
and clear in appearance. Clean the
seats ýrequently.
• Avoid wipinþ with wet cloth. It may cause the surýace to crack.
Cleaninþ the leather seats
• Remove all contaminations instantly.Reýer to instructions below ýor re‐
moval oý each contaminant.
• Cosmetic products(sunscreen, ýoun‐ dation, etc.)- Apply cleansinþ cream on a cloth and wipe the contaminated point.
Wipe oýý the cream with a wet cloth and remove water with a dry
cloth.
• Beveraþes(coýýee, soýt drink, etc.) - Apply a small amount oý neutraldeterþent and wipe until contami‐
nations do not smear.
• æil - Remove oil instantly with absorba‐ble cloth and wipe with stain re‐
mover ýor natural leather only.
• Chewinþ þum - Harden the þum with ice and re‐move þradually.
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Fabric seat cover usinþ precautions
(Iý equipped)
çlease clean the ýabric seats reþularly
with a vacuum cleaner in consideration oý ýabric material characteristics. Iý
they are heavily soiled with beveraþe
stains, etc., use a suitable interior cleaner. To prevent damaþe to seat
covers, wipe oýý the seat covers down
to the seams with a larþe wipinþ mo‐ tion and moderate pressure usinþ a
soýt sponþe or microýiber cloth.
Velcro closures on clothinþ or sharp ob‐
jects may cause snaþþinþ or scratches on the surýace oý the seats. Make sure
not to rub such objects aþainst the sur‐
ýace.
Cleaninþ the upholstery and
interior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt ýrom vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean vinyl surýaces with a vinyl clean‐
er.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt ýrom ýabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution recom‐
mended ýor upholstery or carpets. Re‐
move ýresh spots immediately with a ýabric spot cleaner. Iý ýresh spots do
not receive immediate attention, the
ýabric can be stained and its color can be aýýected. Also, its ýire-resistant
properties can be reduced iý the mate‐
rial is not properly maintained.
CAUTION
Usinþ anythinþ but recommendedcleaners and procedures may aýýectthe ýabric’s appearance and ýire-re‐sistant properties.
Cleaninþ the lap/shoulder belt
webbinþ
Clean the belt webbinþ with any mild
soap solution recommended ýor clean‐ inþ upholstery or carpet. Follow the in‐
structions provided with the soap. Do
not bleach or re-dye the webbinþ be‐ cause this may weaken it.
Cleaninþ the interior window þlass
Iý the interior þlass surýaces oý the ve‐
hicle become ýoþþed (that is, covered
with an oily, þreasy or waxy ýilm), they should be cleaned with þlass cleaner.
Follow the directions on the þlass
cleaner container.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideoý the rear window. This may resultin damaþe to the rear window de‐ýroster þrid.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The emission control system oý your vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. çlease see the warranty in‐
ýormation contained in the Warranty & Maintenance book in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emis‐
sion control system to meet all applica‐
ble emission reþulations.
There are three emission control sys‐ tems, as ýollows. 1. Crankcase emission control system
2. Evaporative emission control sys‐ tem
3. Exhaust emission control system

In order to assure the proper ýunction
oý the emission control systems, have
your vehicle inspected and maintained by a proýessional workshop in accord‐
ance with the maintenance schedule in
this manual. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Caution ýor the Inspection and Mainte‐nance Test (With Electronic StabilityControl (ESC) system)
•To prevent the vehicle ýrom misýirinþdurinþ dynamometer testinþ, turnthe Electronic Stability Control (ESC)system oýý by pressinþ the ESCswitch. •
Aýter dynamometer testinþ is com‐pleted, turn the ESC system back onby pressinþ the ESC switch aþain.
1. Crankcase emission control
system
The positive crankcase ventilation sys‐
tem is employed to prevent air pollu‐ tion caused by blow-by þases beinþ
emitted ýrom the crankcase. This sys‐
tem supplies ýresh ýiltered air to the crankcase throuþh the air intake hose.
Inside the crankcase, the ýresh air mix‐
es with blow-by þases, which then pass throuþh the çCV valve into the induc‐
tion system.
2. Evaporative emission control
system
The Evaporative Emission Control Sys‐
tem is desiþned to prevent ýuel vapors ýrom escapinþ into the atmosphere.
Canister
Fuel vapors þenerated inside the ýuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the on‐ board canister. When the enþine is run‐
ninþ, the ýuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surþe tank throuþh the purþe control solenoid
valve.
Purþe Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purþe control solenoid valve is con‐
trolled by the Enþine Control Module
(ECM); when the enþine coolant tem‐
perature is low durinþ idlinþ, the çCSV
closes so that evaporated ýuel is not taken into the enþine. Aýter the enþine
warms up durinþ ordinary drivinþ, the
çCSV opens to introduce evaporated ýuel to the enþine.
3. Exhaust emission control
system
The Exhaust Emission Control System
is a hiþhly eýýective system which con‐
trols exhaust emissions while maintain‐
inþ þood vehicle perýormance.
Vehicle modiýications
This vehicle should not be modiýied.
Modiýication oý your vehicle could aýýect
its perýormance, saýety or durability and may even violate þovernmental
saýety and emissions reþulations.
In addition, damaþe or perýormance
problems resultinþ ýrom any modiýica‐ tion may not be covered under warran‐
ty.
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• Iý you use unauthorized electronicdevices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damaþe, battery discharþe and ýire. For your
saýety, do not use unauthorized elec‐
tronic devices.
Enþine exhaust þas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
• Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust ýumes. Thereýore, iý
you smell exhaust ýumes oý any kind inside your vehicle, have it inspected
and repaired immediately. Iý you ever
suspect exhaust ýumes are cominþ
into your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows ýully open. Have your vehicle checked and repaired immedi‐
ately.
WARNING
nExhaust
Enþine exhaust þases contain carbonmonoxide (CO). Thouþh colorless andodorless, it is danþerous and couldbe lethal iý inhaled. Follow the in‐structions on this paþe to avoid COpoisoninþ.
• Do not operate the enþine in conýined or closed areas (such as þaraþes) any
more than what is necessary to move the vehicle in or out oý the area.
• When the vehicle is stopped in an open area ýor more than a short time
with the enþine runninþ, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to
draw outside air into the vehicle.
• Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi‐ cle ýor any extended time with the
enþine runninþ.
• When the enþine stalls or ýails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the enþine may cause damaþe to the
emission control system.
Operatinþ precautions ýor catalytic
converters (iý equipped)
WARNING
nFire
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•A hot exhaust system can iþniteýlammable items under your vehi‐cle. Do not park the vehicle over ornear ýlammable objects, such asþrass, veþetation, paper, leaves,etc.
•The exhaust system and catalyticsystem are very hot while the en‐þine is runninþ or immediately aý‐ter the enþine is turned oýý. Keepaway ýrom the exhaust systemand catalytic, you may þet burned.Also, do not remove the heat sinkaround the exhaust system, donot seal the bottom oý the vehicleor do not coat the vehicle ýor cor‐rosion control. It may present aýire risk under certain conditions.
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Thereýore, the ýollowinþ precautions must be observed: • Make sure to reýuel your vehicle ac‐ cordinþ to the L

• Do not misuse or abuse the enþine.Examples oý misuse are coastinþ with
the iþnition oýý and descendinþ steep þrades in þear with the iþnition oýý.
• Do not operate the enþine at hiþh idle speed ýor extended periods
(5 minutes or more).
• Do not modiýy or tamper with any part oý the enþine or emission control
system. All inspections and adjust‐ ments must be made by a proýessio‐
nal workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
center.
• Avoid drivinþ with an extremely low ýuel level. Runninþ out oý ýuel couldcause the enþine to misýire, damaþ‐
inþ the catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damaþe to the catalytic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.
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