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Features of your vehicle
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the
mode to the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-
ciency and to reduce the probabili-
ty of fogging up the inside of the
windshield.Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except "0" position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.
If the outside (fresh) air position is
not selected automatically, press the
corresponding button manually.
WARNING- Windshield heating
Do not use the ( ) or ( )
position during cooling opera-
tion in extremely humid weath-
er. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air
and the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, causing loss of
visibility.
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Features of your vehicle
Sunglass holder (if equipped)
To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses with the
lenses facing out. To close the sun-
glass holder, push it up. Do not open
the sunglass holder while the vehicle
is moving. The rear view mirror of the
vehicle can be blocked by an open
sunglass holder.
Luggage net holder
(if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the
cargo area, you can use the 4 hold-
ers located in the cargo area to
attach the luggage net.
If necessary, we recommend that
you contact an authorized Kia dealer.
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WARNING - Sunglassholder
Do not keep objects except sun-
glasses inside the sunglass
holder. Such objects can be
thrown from the holder in the
event of a sudden stop or an
accident, possibly injuring the
passengers in the vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in Chapter 8,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING- Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any hand held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
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Index
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To cancel cruise control ..............................................6-51
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 20 mph (3 0km/h) ....................................................6-51
To turn cruise control off ............................................6-52
Cup holder ..................................................................4-131
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-48
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................4-53
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-52
Day/night rearview mirror ............................................4-49
Declaration of Conformity ............................................5-39
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-123
Defroster (Rear window) ............................................4-103
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-123
Dimensions ......................................................................9-\
2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ..4-53
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-52
Door locks......................................................................4-\
17 from outside the vehicle..............................................4-17
from inside the vehicle................................................4-18
Central door lock switch ............................................4-18
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-20
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ............................3-44
Driving at night ..............................................................6-58
Driving in flooded areas ................................................6-59 Driving in the rain..........................................................6-59
Driving off-road ............................................................6-60
DRL (Bulb type) bulb replacement ..............................8-85
Economical operation ....................................................6-55
Electric power steering ..................................................4-46
Electrical equipment (U.S. ONLY) ..............................9-15
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................6-29
Emergency starting ..........................................................7-5
Jump starting ................................................................7-5
Emergency while driving ................................................7-3
Emission control system ..............................................8-109 Crankcase emission control system ..........................8-109
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ........8-109
Exhaust emission control system ..............................8-110
Engine ........................................................................\
......9-2
Engine compartment ........................................................8-4
Engine coolant ..............................................................8-28 Checking the coolant level..........................................8-28
Changing the coolant ..................................................8-30
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................4-55
Engine number ..............................................................9-11
Engine oil ......................................................................8-\
26 Checking the engine oil level ....................................8-26
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................8-27
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Engine overheats ..............................................................7-6
Engine start/stop button ..................................................6-8Illuminated engine start/stop button ............................6-8
Engine start/stop button position ..................................6-8
Engine start/stop button illumination ..............................6-8
Engine start/stop button position ....................................6-8
Engine will not start ........................................................7-4
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ............8-109
Exhaust emission control system ................................8-110
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............8-21 Engine oil and filter ....................................................8-21
Drive belts ..................................................................8-21
Fuel filter (for gasoline) ..............................................8-21
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections ......................8-21
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap ....................................8-21
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ..........................8-22
Air cleaner filter ..........................................................8-22
Spark plugs ................................................................8-22
Valve clearance ..........................................................8-22
Cooling system ..........................................................8-22
Coolant ........................................................................\
8-22
Manual transaxle fluid ................................................8-22
Automatic transaxle fluid............................................8-2\
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Brake hoses and lines..................................................8-23
Brake/clutch fluid........................................................8-24
Parking brake ..............................................................8-24
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors ........................8-24 Exhaust pipe and muffler ............................................8-24
Suspension mounting bolts ........................................8-24
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint ....................................................................8-24\
Drive shafts and boots ................................................8-24
Air conditioning refrigerant ........................................8-24
Exterior care ................................................................8-101
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..7-18 Jack and tools ..............................................................7-18
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................7-19
Changing tires ............................................................7-20
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-136
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid........................................................8-31
Washer fluid ................................................................8-32
Folding the outside rearview mirror ..............................4-51
Front fog lamp bulb replacement ..................................8-84
Front fog light ................................................................4-92
Front seat adjustment ......................................................3-4
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ....................................................8-81
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type B) ....................................................8-83
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Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-38Opening the fuel filler lid ..........................................4-38
Closing the fuel filler lid ............................................4-38
Fuel gauge......................................................................4-\
55
Fuses ........................................................................\
......8-60 Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................8-62
Memory fuse ..............................................................8-63
Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................8-64
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................8-66
Gauges ........................................................................\
..4-54
Glove box ....................................................................4-12\
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Glove box lamp............................................................4-101
Glove box lamp bulb replacement ................................8-99
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................7-2
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................6-57
Headlamp (Low/High beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp type B) ......................................................8-82
Headlamp (Low/High beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ....................................................8-80
Headlight escort function ..............................................4-87
Headlight position..........................................................4-89
Headlight welcome function..........................................4-87 Headrest (Front) ..............................................................3-6
Heated steering wheel....................................................4-48
High - beam operation ..................................................4-90
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement (4 door) ....8-96
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement (5 door) ....8-91
Highway driving ............................................................6-60
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ......................................6-33
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-36
Opening the hood ........................................................4-36
Closing the hood ........................................................4-37
Hood open warning ....................................................4-37
Horn ........................................................................\
......4-47
Ignition switch position ..................................................6-6
Indicator lights ..............................................................4-82
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................4-49
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-52 Instrument cluster control ..........................................4-53
LCD window control ..................................................4-53
Gauges ........................................................................\
4-54
Warning lights ............................................................4-74
Indicator lights ............................................................4-82
Interior care..................................................................8-106
Interior features............................................................4-131 Cup holder ................................................................4-131
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-13\
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Seat warmer ..............................................................4-132
Power outlet ..............................................................4-133
USB charger ..............................................................4-134
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-136
Shopping bag holder ................................................4-136
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-135
Covering shelf ..........................................................4-137
Interior light ..................................................................4-98 Map lamp ....................................................................4-98\
room lamp ..................................................................4-99
Luggage room lamp ..................................................4-101
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-102
Glove box lamp ........................................................4-101
Jump starting....................................................................7-5
Key operations ................................................................4-4
Key positions ..................................................................6-6 Ignition switch position ................................................6-6
Keys ........................................................................\
........4-4 Record your key number ..............................................4-4
Key operations ..............................................................4-4 Label
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................8-50
Vehicle certification label ..........................................9-10
Tire specification and pressure label ..........................9-11
LCD modes (for Type B cluster) ..................................4-64
LCD windows ................................................................4-59 Over view ....................................................................4-59\
Trip information ..........................................................4-59
LCD modes (for Type B cluster) ................................4-64
Service mode ..............................................................4-65
User settings mode(for Type B cluster) ......................4-65
Warning messages ......................................................4-69
License plate lamp bulb replacement (5,4 door) ..........8-91
Light bulb position (Front) ............................................8-77
Light bulb position (Rear) (4 door) ..............................8-79
Light bulb position (Rear) (5 door) ..............................8-78
Light bulb position (Side) ..............................................8-80
Light bulbs ....................................................................8-75\
Bulb replacement precaution ......................................8-75
Light bulb position (Front) ........................................8-77
Light bulb position (Rear) (5 door) ............................8-78
Light bulb position (Rear) (4 door) ............................8-79
Light bulb position (Side) ..........................................8-80
Headlamp (Low/High beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..................................................8-80
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Index
Maintenance schedule......................................................8-9Normal maintenance schedule ....................................8-10
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..............8-20
Maintenance services ......................................................8-5 Owner’s responsibility ..................................................8-5
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................8-6
Manual climate control system....................................4-104 Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-105
System operation ......................................................4-110
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-112
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ..............................................4-113
Manual transaxle............................................................6-15 Manual transaxle operation ........................................6-15
Good driving practices ................................................6-17
Manual windows ............................................................4-35
Map lamp ......................................................................4-\
98
Map lamp bulb replacement ..........................................8-97
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-49 Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-49
Day/night rearview mirror ..........................................4-49
Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-49
Remote control ............................................................4-50
Folding the outside rearview mirror ..........................4-51 Occupant detection system ............................................3-37
Odometer ......................................................................4-\
56
Oil (Engine) ..................................................................8-26
Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. ONLY) ........9-16
Operation(Air bags) ......................................................3-31
Outside rearview mirror ................................................4-49
Outside temperature gauge ............................................4-56
Over view (LCD windows) ..........................................4-59
Overheats ........................................................................\
7-6
Owner maintenance ........................................................8-7
Owner maintenance schedule ......................................8-7
Parking brake........................................................6-25, 8-33 Checking the parking brake ........................................8-33
Parking light position ....................................................4-88
Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock mode ..3-25
Position lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement ....8-84
Power outlet ................................................................4-133
Power window lock button ............................................4-34
Precautions ....................................................................3-20\
Pre-tensioner seat belt....................................................3-17O
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