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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 checks, and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate the automat- ic transmission linkage and con-
trols.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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NOTICE
• If the light bulb or lamp connector
is removed while the lamp is still
on, the fuse box's electronic sys-
tem may log it as a malfunction.
Therefore, a lamp malfunction
incident may be recorded as a
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in
the fuse box.
• It is normal for an operating lamp to flicker momentarily. This is due
to a stabilization function of the
vehicle’s electronic control device.
If the lamp lights up normally
after momentarily blinking, then
it is functioning as normal.
However, if the lamp continues to
flicker several times or turns off
completely, there may be an error
in the vehicle’s electronic control
device. Please have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia
dealer immediately.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
We recommend that the headlight
aiming be adjusted after an accident
or after the headlight assembly is rein-
stalled at an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
After driving in heavy rain or wash-
ing, headlamp and taillamp lenses
could appear frosty. This condition is
caused by the temperature differ-
ence between the lamp inside and
outside. This is similar to the conden-
sation on your windows inside your
vehicle during the rain and doesn’t
indicate a problem with your vehicle.
If the water leaks into the lamp bulb
circuitry, we recommend that you
have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
If you don’t have the necessary tools,
the correct bulbs and the expertise,
consult an authorized Kia dealer. In
many cases, it is difficult to replace
vehicle light bulbs because other
parts of the vehicle must be removed
before you can get to the bulb. This is
especially true if you have to remove
the headlamp assembly to get to the
bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlamp
assembly can result in damage to
the vehicle.
If non-genuine parts or substandard
bulbs are used, it may lead to blow-
ing a fuse or other wiring damages.
Do not install extra lamps or LEDs to
the vehicle. If additional lights are
installed, it may lead to lamp mal-
functions and flickering. Additionally,
the fuse box and other writing may
be damaged.

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Headlamp bulb Never touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause the
bulb to overheat and burst when lit.
A bulb should be operated only
when installed in a headlight.
If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately
and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when chang- ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool
down before handling it.Headlamp (High beam) bulb
replacement
(Headlamp Type A)
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket-connector.
4. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
WARNING- Halogen
bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pres- surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if broken.
Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids.
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5. Install a new bulb-socket assem-bly in the headlamp assembly by
aligning the tabs on the bulb-sock-
et with the slots in the headlamp
assembly. Push the bulb-socket
into the headlamp assembly and
turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
6. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.Headlamp bulb Never touch the glass with barehands. Residual oil may cause the
bulb to overheat and burst when lit.
A bulb should be operated only
when installed in a headlight.
If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately
and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when chang- ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool
down before handling it.
WARNING- Halogen
bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pres- surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if broken.
Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids.
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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate-
rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward
speed.
CAUTION - Headlight Lens
To prevent damage, do not
clean headlight lens with chem-ical solvents or strong deter-gents.

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Index
Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Recognizing pedestrians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Front fog lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78
Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Front seat adjustment - power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Front seat adjustment-manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76
Fuel additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 Opening the fuel filler lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Emergency fuel filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Fuel gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
78
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . 1-3
Other fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Gasoline containing MMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuel additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 7-51 Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Fuse switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Engine compartment fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Multi fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56 Main fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Gasoline containing MMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-77
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16\
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Glove box lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Glove box lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-88
Gross vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Hazard warning flasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-117
Headlamp (High beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
Headlamp (LED type) replacement (Headlamp Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
Headlamp (Low beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-73
Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Headlight leveling device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Headlight position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Headrest (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Headrest (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
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Index
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Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76
Position lamp (LED type) replacement (Headlamp Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76
Side marker (front) (LED type) bulb replacement . 7-77
Headlamp (LED type) replacement | (Headlamp Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 7-78
Front fog lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78
Stop and tail lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . 7-79
Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . 7-80
Side marker (rear) (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . 7-82
Side marker (rear) (LED type) bulb replacement . . 7-83
Tail lamp (inside) (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . . 7-83
Back up lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . . . . . 7-84
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 7-85
High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85
License plate lamp bulb replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-86
Map lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 7-86
Map lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 7-87
Room lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-87
Personal lamp (LED type) bulb replacement. . . . . . 7-88
Glove box lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-88
Luggage lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . . . . 7-89
Luggage lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . 7-89
Vanity mirror lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement. . 7-90
Vanity mirror lamp (LED type) bulb replacement. . 7-90 Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-123
Battery saver function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
Daytime running light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
Parking & Tail light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Auto light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Headlight position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
High - beam operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
High beam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Check headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Headlight leveling device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Loss of the smart key (Smart key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-171
Luggage lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Luggage lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-89
Luggage lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-89
Luggage net (Holder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-183
Luggage volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
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Index
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Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-138
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25 Checking the washer fluid level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Welcome system Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139 Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-40 Power window lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-165
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-166
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-123 Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-123
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131 Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Wireless smart phone charging system . . . . . . . . . . . 4-179
W