2018 KIA PICANTO battery

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Enþine coolant reservoir..................... ..................... p. 8-34Enþine coolant reservoir..................... ..................... p. 8-37
2. Enþine oil ýiller cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-33
3. Brake / clutch ýluid reservoir................. ................. p. 8-40
4. Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-46 Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-47
5. Fuse box................................... ................................... p. 8-69
6. Neþative battery terminal................... ................... p. 8-53
7. çositive battery terminal.................... .................... p. 8-53
8. Enþine oil dipstick........................... ........................... p. 8-32
9. Radiator cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-34, 8-37
10. Windshield washer ýluid reservoir............. ............. p. 8-44
11. Automatic transaxle ýluid dipstick.......................... p. 8-42
Your vehicle at a þlance
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1. Enþine coolant reservoir..................... ..................... p. 8-34Enþine coolant reservoir..................... ..................... p. 8-37
2. Enþine oil ýiller cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-33
3. Brake / clutch ýluid reservoir................. ................. p. 8-40
4. Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-46 Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-47
5. Fuse box................................... ................................... p. 8-69
6. Neþative battery terminal................... ................... p. 8-53
7. çositive battery terminal.................... .................... p. 8-53
8. Enþine oil dipstick........................... ........................... p. 8-32
9. Radiator cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-34, 8-37
10. Windshield washer ýluid reservoir............. ............. p. 8-44
11. Automatic transaxle ýluid dipstick.......................... p. 8-42

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Your vehicle at a þlance

1. Enþine coolant reservoir..................... ..................... p. 8-34Enþine coolant reservoir..................... ..................... p. 8-37
2. Enþine oil ýiller cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-33
3. Brake / clutch ýluid reservoir................. ................. p. 8-40
4. Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-46 Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-47
5. Fuse box................................... ................................... p. 8-69
6. Neþative battery terminal................... ................... p. 8-53
7. çositive battery terminal.................... .................... p. 8-53
8. Enþine oil dipstick........................... ........................... p. 8-32
9. Radiator cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-34, 8-37
10. Windshield washer ýluid reservoir............. ............. p. 8-44
11. Automatic transaxle ýluid dipstick.......................... p. 8-42
12. Gasoline reservoir...................................................... p. 4-30
Your vehicle at a þlance
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SEAT BELTS
Seat belt restraint system
WARNING
•For maximum restraint systemprotection, the seat belts must al‐ways be used whenever the car ismovinþ.
•Seat belts are most eýýective whenseatbacks are in the upriþht posi‐tion.
•Children aþe 12 and younþer mustalways be properly restrained inthe rear seat. Never allow childrento ride in the ýront passenþer seat.Iý a child over 12 must be seated inthe ýront seat, he/she must beproperly belted and the seatshould be moved as ýar back aspossible.
•Never wear the shoulder belt un‐der your arm or behind your back.An improperly positioned shoulderbelt can cause serious injuries in acrash. The shoulder belt should bepositioned midway over yourshoulder across your collarbone.
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•Never wear a seat belt over ýraþileobjects. Iý there is a sudden stopor impact, the seat belt can dam‐aþe it.
•Avoid wearinþ twisted seat belts.A twisted belt can't do its job aswell. In a collision, it could even cutinto you. Be sure the belt webbinþis straiþht and not twisted.
•Be careýul not to damaþe the beltwebbinþ or hardware. Iý the beltwebbinþ or hardware is damaþed,replace it.
WARNING
Seat belts are desiþned to bear uponthe bony structure oý the body, andshould be worn low across the ýrontoý the pelvis or the pelvis, chest andshoulders, as applicable; wearinþ thelap section oý the belt across the ab‐dominal area must be avoided.Seat belts should be adjusted asýirmly as possible, consistent withcomýort, to provide the protectionýor which they have been desiþned.
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A slack belt will þreatly reduce theprotection aýýorded to the wearer.Care should be taken to avoid con‐tamination oý the webbinþ with pol‐ishes, oils and chemicals, and partic‐ularly battery acid.Cleaninþ may saýely be carried outusinþ mild soap and water. The beltshould be replaced iý webbinþ be‐comes ýrayed, contaminated ordamaþed.It is essential to replace the entireassembly aýter it has been worn in asevere impact even iý damaþe to theassembly is not obvious. Belts shouldnot be worn with straps twisted.Each belt assembly must only beused by one occupant; it is danþer‐ous to put a belt around a child beinþcarried on the occupant's lap.
Saýety ýeatures oý your vehicle
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•The SRS can ýunction only whenthe iþnition switch is in the ON po‐sition. Iý the SRS "" warninþ liþhtdoes not illuminate, or continuous‐ly remains on aýter illuminatinþ ýorabout 6 seconds when the iþnitionswitch is turned to the ON posi‐tion, or aýter the enþine is started,or comes on while drivinþ, the SRSis not workinþ properly. In thiscase, have the system inspectedby a proýessional workshop. Kiarecommends to visit an authorizedKia dealer/service partner.
•Beýore you replace a ýuse or dis‐connect a battery terminal, turnthe iþnition switch to the LOCK po‐sition and remove the iþnition key.Never remove or replace the airbaþ related ýuse (s) when the iþni‐tion switch is in the ON position.Failure to heed this warninþ willcause the SRS L

Keys............................................................................................. 4-04Record your key number..................................................... 4-04
Key operations...................................................................... 4-04
Immobilizer system.............................................................. 4-05
Remote keyless entry ............................................................. 4-07 Remote keyless entry system operations....................... 4-07
Transmitter precautions...................................................... 4-07
Battery replacement............................................................ 4-08
Smart key .................................................................................. 4-10 Smart key ýunctions............................................................. 4-10
Smart key precautions......................................................... 4-11
Theýt-alarm system ............................................................... 4-13 Armed staþe.......................................................................... 4-13
Theýt-alarm staþe................................................................ 4-14
Disarmed staþe..................................................................... 4-14
Door locks................................................................................... 4-16 æperatinþ door locks ýrom outside the vehicle................ 4-16
æperatinþ door locks ýrom inside the vehicle................... 4-17
Impact sensinþ door unlock system ................................. 4-19
Speed sensinþ door lock system ....................................... 4-19
Child-protector rear door lock............................................ 4-19
Tailþate....................................................................................... 4-20 æpeninþ the tailþate............................................................. 4-20
Closinþ the tailþate............................................................... 4-20
Windows..................................................................................... 4-22 çower windows .................................................................... 4-22
Manual windows ...................................................................4-26
Hood............................................................................................ 4-27 æpeninþ the hood.................................................................. 4-27
Hood open warninþ .............................................................. 4-28 Closinþ the hood.................................................................... 4-28
Fuel ýiller lid................................................................................ 4-29 æpeninþ the ýuel ýiller lid......................................................4-29
Closinþ the ýuel ýiller lid........................................................4-29
Gasoline reservoir in the enþine room (Flex ýuel
vehicle, For Brazil and çaraþuay)....................................... 4-30
Sunrooý ...................................................................................... 4-32 Slidinþ the sunrooý................................................................ 4-33
Tiltinþ the sunrooý................................................................ 4-34
Sunshade................................................................................ 4-35
Resettinþ the sunrooý.......................................................... 4-35
Sunrooý open warninþ ......................................................... 4-35
Steerinþ wheel........................................................................... 4-36 Electric power steerinþ ....................................................... 4-36
Tilt steerinþ ...........................................................................4-37
Heated steerinþ wheel ........................................................ 4-38
Horn......................................................................................... 4-38
Mirrors........................................................................................ 4-40 Inside rearview mirror.......................................................... 4-40
æutside rearview mirror.......................................................4-40
Instrument cluster.................................................................... 4-43 Instrument cluster control.................................................. 4-43
LCD window control.............................................................. 4-44
Gauþes.................................................................................... 4-45
Transaxle shiýt indicator...................................................... 4-48
LCD windows (iý equipped)...................................................... 4-50 æver view................................................................................ 4-50
Trip inýormation (Trip computer)....................................... 4-50
Manual reset.......................................................................... 4-53
Automatic reset (ýor type B cluster)................................. 4-53
Features oý your vehicle

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LCD modes (ýor type B cluster).......................................... 4-54
Service Mode.......................................................................... 4-55
User Settinþs Mode (ýor type B cluster)........................... 4-55
Warninþ messaþes................................................................4-56
Warninþ and indicator liþhts................................................... 4-60 Warninþ liþhts........................................................................ 4-60
Indicator Liþhts...................................................................... 4-65
Rear parkinþ assist system ....................................................4-69 æperation oý the rear parkinþ assist system................... 4-69
Non-operational conditions oý rear parkinþ as‐
sist system.............................................................................4-70
Rear parkinþ assist system precautions...........................4-70
Selý-diaþnosis........................................................................ 4-71
Rearview camera ..................................................................... 4-72
Liþhtinþ....................................................................................... 4-73 Battery saver ýunction......................................................... 4-73
Headliþht escort ýunction ................................................... 4-73
Headliþht welcome ýunction .............................................. 4-73
Liþhtinþ control..................................................................... 4-74
Hiþh beam operation............................................................ 4-75
Turn siþnals and lane chanþe siþnals.................................4-76
Front ýoþ liþht .......................................................................4-77
Rear ýoþ liþht ........................................................................ 4-77
Daytime runninþ liþht ......................................................... 4-77
Headliþht levelinþ device ..................................................... 4-78
Wipers and washers................................................................. 4-79 Windshield wipers (ýront).................................................... 4-79
Windshield washers (ýront)................................................. 4-80
Heated washer nozzle .........................................................4-81
Rear window wiper and washer switch ........................... 4-81 Interior liþht............................................................................... 4-83
Map lamp/Room lamp ......................................................... 4-83
Luþþaþe room lamp ............................................................. 4-84
Vanity mirror lamp .............................................................. 4-84
Deýroster.................................................................................... 4-86 Rear window deýroster........................................................ 4-86
Manual climate control system ............................................. 4-87 Heatinþ and air conditioninþ............................................... 4-88
System operation................................................................. 4-92
Climate control air ýilter ......................................................4-94
Air Conditioninþ reýriþerant label....................................... 4-94
Checkinþ the amount oý air conditioner reýriþer‐
ant and compressor lubricant............................................. 4-95
Automatic climate control system ....................................... 4-96 Automatic heatinþ and air conditioninþ............................ 4-97
Manual heatinþ and air conditioninþ.................................. 4-98
System operation............................................................... 4-102
Climate control air ýilter ................................................... 4-104
Air Conditioninþ reýriþerant label..................................... 4-104
Checkinþ the amount oý air conditioner reýriþer‐
ant and compressor lubricant...........................................4-105
Windshield deýrostinþ and deýoþþinþ..................................4-106 Manual climate control system........................................ 4-106
Automatic climate control system.................................. 4-107
Deýoþþinþ loþic ................................................................... 4-107
Storaþe compartments......................................................... 4-109 Center console storaþe .....................................................4-109
Glove box.............................................................................. 4-109
Luþþaþe net holder ........................................................... 4-110
Luþþaþe board ................................................................... 4-110


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•The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interýere
with normal operation oý the
transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the iþnition key. Iý you have a
problem with the transmitter, Kia
recommends to contact an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
•Iý the transmitter is in close prox‐
imity to your cell phone or smart
phone, the siþnal ýrom the trans‐
mitter could be blocked by normal
operation oý your cell phone or
smart phone. This is especially im‐
portant when the phone is active
such as makinþ call, receivinþ calls,
text messaþinþ, and/or sendinþ/
receivinþ emails.
Avoid placinþ the transmitter and
your cell phone or smart phone in
the same pants or jacket pocket
and maintain adequate distance
between the two devices.
CAUTION
•Keep the transmitter away ýromwater or any liquid. Iý the keylessentry system is inoperative due toexposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manuýac‐turer vehicle warranty.
•Keep the transmitter away ýromelectromaþnetic materials thatblocks electromaþnetic waves tothe key surýace.
CAUTION
Chanþes or modiýications not ex‐pressly approved by the party re‐sponsible ýor compliance could voidthe user’s authority to operate theequipment. Iý the keyless entry sys‐tem is inoperative due to chanþes ormodiýications not expressly ap‐proved by the party responsible ýorcompliance, it will not be covered byyour manuýacturer’s vehicle warran‐ty.
Battery replacement
Features oý your vehicle
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