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What to do in an emergency
If the engine stalls at a cross-
road or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.
If you have a flat tire while
driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
ing:
1. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the road
as this may cause a loss of con-
trol. When the vehicle has slowed
to such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on firm level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes. 2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn
on your emergency hazard flash-
ers, set the parking brake and put
the transmission in P.
3. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.
4. When changing a flat tire, follow the instruction provided later in
this section.
If the engine stalls while driv-
ing
1. Reduce your speed gradually,keeping a straight line. Move cau-
tiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle will not start, contact
an authorized K900 Kia dealer or
seek other qualified assistance.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If there was a check engine light and
loss of power or stall and if safe to do
so, wait at least 10 seconds to restart
the vehicle after it stalls. This may
reset the car so it will no longer run
at low power (limp home) condition.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING
What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. Be sure the shift lever is in N(Neutral) or P (Park) and the
emergency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you oper-
ate the starter, the battery is dis-
charged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tight-
ened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions for "Jump
starting".
If engine turns over normally
but does not start
1. Check the fuel level.
2. With the Engine Start/Stop Buttonin the OFF position, check all con-
nectors at the ignition coils and
spark plugs. Reconnect any that
may be disconnected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine compartment.
4. If the engine still does not start, call an authorized K900 Kia dealer
or seek other qualified assistance.
WARNING - Push/
pull start
Do not push or pull the vehicle
to start it. Push or pull starting
may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overload and create a
fire hazard.
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What to do in an emergency
Allow the tire to cool before measur-
ing the inflation pressure. Always be
sure the tire is cold before inflating to
the recommended pressure.
A cold tire means the vehicle has
been sitting for 3 hours and driven for
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3
hour period.
Never use tire sealant if your vehicle
is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. The liquid
sealant not approved by Kia may
damage the tire pressure sensors.
The TPMS cannot alert you tosevere and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors such as
nails or road debris.
If you feel any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes grad-
ually and with light force, and slow-
ly move to a safe position off the
road.✽ ✽ NOTICE - Protecting TPMS
Tampering with, modifying, or dis-
abling the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) components may
interfere with the system's ability to
warn the driver of low tire pressure
conditions and/or TPMS malfunc-
tions. Tampering with, modifying,
or disabling the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) compo-
nents may void the warranty for
that portion of the vehicle.
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized K900 Kia dealer at the frequen-
cies indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING- Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.
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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
Maintenance
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Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
MULTI MEDIA215AAudio/Video & Navigation Head Unit
MULTI MEDIA130AFuse - MULTI MEDIA2, MULTI MEDIA4, MULTI MEDIA3
AIR BAG115ASRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Control Module
INTERIOR LAMP10AOverhead Console Lamp, Room Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Front Foot Lamp Left Handle side/Right Handle
side, Luggage Lamp Left Handle side/Right Handle side, Driver/Passenger Door Foot Lamp, Rear Door
Foot Lamp Left Handle side/Right Handle side, Driver/Passenger Seat Foot Lamp
BRAKE SWITCH10AIBU (Integrated Body Control Unit), Stop Lamp Switch
CLUSTER10AInstrument Cluster, Head-Up Display
AFS10A[Auto Dynamic] AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) Control Unit, Head Lamp Left Handle side/Right
Handle side
PRESAFETY
SEAT BELT10APre-Safe Seat Belt Control Unit
MULTI MEDIA410ARear Seat USB Jack, Instrument Cluster
MULTI MEDIA310ADIS (Driver Information System)
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)
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Maintenance
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure
to re-wax these areas even if the rest
of the vehicle does not yet need wax-
ing.
Do not apply wax on embossed
unpainted unit, as it may tarnish the
unit.
ORJ078045
CAUTION - Wet engine
Water washing in the enginecompartment including highpressure water washing maycause the failure of electricalcircuits located in the enginecompartment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle asthis may damage them.
CAUTION
After washing the vehicle, testthe brakes while driving slowlyto see if they have been affectedby water. If braking performanceis impaired, dry the brakes byapplying them lightly whilemaintaining a slow forwardspeed.
Index
2I
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Air bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 3-50Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Occupant Detection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
Inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
Non-inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75
Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28\
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155
All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Emergency precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-167
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-89
Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-167 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-167
USB port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-168
Auto defogging system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148
Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
39
Auto light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11\
5
Auto up/down window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-132 Automatic heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . 4-133
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
Air Conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Automatic transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Automatic transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Automatic ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
A