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Features of your vehicle
Air conditioning
Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.
1. Start the engine. Push the air con-ditioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the recirculated air position. However,
prolonged operation in the recircu-
lated air position will excessively
dry the air. In this case, change the
air position.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.
✽ ✽NOTICE
When opening the windows in humid
weather, air conditioning may create
water droplets inside the vehicle.
Since excessive water droplets may
cause damage to electrical equip-
ment, air conditioning should only be
used with the windows closed.
CAUTION - Excessive A/C
While using the air conditioning
system, monitor the tempera-ture gauge closely while drivingup hills or in heavy traffic whenoutside temperatures are high.Air conditioning system opera-tion may cause engine over-heating and potential enginedamage. Continue to use theblower fan but turn the air con-ditioning system off if the tem-perature gauge indicates engineoverheating.
CAUTION
The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trainedand certified technicians toensure proper and safe opera-tion.
The refrigerant system should be serviced in a well-ventilat-ed place.
The air conditioning evapora- tor (cooling coil) shall neverbe repaired or replaced withone removed from a used orsalvaged vehicle and newreplacement MAC evaporatorsshould be certified (andlabeled) as meeting SAEStandard J2842.
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4
Air conditioning system operation tips
If the vehicle has been parked in
direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
escape.
To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system.
During air conditioning system operation, you may occasionally
notice a slight change in engine
speed as the air conditioning com-
pressor cycles. This is a normal
operating characteristic of the sys-
tem.
Use the air conditioning system every month for a few minutes to
ensure maximum system perform-
ance.
When using the air conditioning system, you may notice clear water
dripping (or even puddling) on the
ground under the passenger side
of the vehicle. This is a normal
operating characteristic of the sys-
tem.CAUTION
When using the air condition- ing system, monitor the tem-perature gauge closely whiledriving up hills or in heavy traf-fic when outside temperaturesare high. Air conditioning sys-tem operation may causeengine overheating. Continueto use the blower fan but turnthe air conditioning system offif the temperature gauge indi-cates engine overheating.
When opening the windows in humid weather air conditioningmay create water dropletsinside the vehicle. Since exces-sive water droplets may causedamage to electrical equip-ment, air conditioning shouldonly be used with the windowsclosed.
CAUTION
The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trainedand certified technicians toinsure proper and safe opera-tion.
The refrigerant system should be serviced in a well-ventilat-ed place.
The air conditioning evapora- tor (cooling coil) shall neverbe repaired or replaced withone removed from a used orsalvaged vehicle and newreplacement MAC evaporatorsshould be certified (andlabeled) as meeting SAEStandard J2842.
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• Driver Attention Warning operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
• Driver Attention Warning malfunction andlimitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81\
Cruise Control (CC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• Cruise Control operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• Increasing set speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
• Decreasing set speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
• Accelerating temporarily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
• Temporarily pausing Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
• Resuming Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
• Turning off Cruise Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Lane Following Assist (LFA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
• Lane Following Assist settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
• Lane Following Assist operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
• Lane Following Assist malfunction and limitations . 5-93
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) . 5-94
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning settings . . . . 5-95
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning operation . . . 5-96
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning malfunction
and limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102
• The radio frequency components (Rear Corner Radar)complies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10\
2
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-107
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
• Snowy or Icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . 5-112
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-112
• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-113
• Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system5-113
• Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-113
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
• Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
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Driving your vehicle
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Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change
in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the
underneath side of the vehicle, have
the exhaust system checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING- Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in an
enclosed area for a prolonged
time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless
gas that can cause uncon-
sciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING- Open trunk/liftgate
Do not drive with the trunk/lift-
gate open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can
enter the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk/liftgate open proceed as
follows:
1.Close all windows.
2.Open side vents.
3.Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control at
“Floor” or “Face” and the fan
at the highest speed.
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Driving your vehicle
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates, it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and igni-
tion system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint finish.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions, your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to hap-
pen when there is an accumulation
of snow or ice around or near the
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.
If there is a risk the parking brake
may freeze, apply it only temporarily
while you put the shift lever in P
(Intelligent Variable Transmission)
and chock the rear wheels so the
vehicle cannot roll. Then release the
parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accu-
mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
car to be sure the movement of the
front wheels and the steering com-
ponents is not obstructed.
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Maintenance
10
7
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and date are shown, the frequen-
cy of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace R : Replace or change
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144
Miles×1,00081624324048566472808896
Km×1,00013263952657891104117130143156
Rotate tiresRotate every 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
Engine oil and engine oil fil-
ter*1Smartstream G1.6RRRRRRRRRRRR
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)IRIRIRIRIRIR
Air cleaner filterIIRIIRIIRIIR
Brake fluidInspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,
Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 48 months
Spark plugsReplace every 96,000 miles (156,000 km)
Coolant (Engine)At first, replace at 120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 120 months
After that, replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months
Battery condition
IIIIIIIIIIIIVacuum hose
Air conditioner refrigerant
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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Maintenance
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7
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models
*1:As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should be checked on regular basis. The engi ne
oil change interval for normal operating conditions is based on the use of the recommended engine specifica\
tion. If the recom-
mended engine oil specification is not used, then replace the engine oil\
according to the maintenance schedule under severe
operating conditions.
*
2:Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended as the level of maintenance will be dependent upon the quality fuel used in the vehicle.
*
3:The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced.
Fuel filter (gasoline engine): The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
- If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., re place
the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consu\
lt an authorized Kia dealer for details.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144
Miles×1,00081624324048566472808896
Km×1,00013263952657891104117130143156
Cooling system---I-I-I-I-I
Drive belts*3-----IIIIIII
Intelligent variable transmission fluidNo service required
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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Maintenance
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe con-
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation, and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter (for gasoline)
Kia gasoline vehicles are equipped
with a lifetime fuel filter that inte-
grates with the fuel tank. Regular
maintenance or replacement is not
needed but depends on fuel quality. If
there are some important safety mat-
ters like fuel flow restriction, surging,
loss of power, hard starting problem,
etc., fuel filter inspection or replace is
needed.
The fuel filter be inspected or
replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. Have an authorized Kia dealer
replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately.
Fuel tank and fuel cap
The fuel tank and fuel cap should be
inspected at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. Make
sure that a new fuel tank and fuel
cap is installed correctly.
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