Kia Optima (2012) manuale d’uso

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ii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Introduction Y our v ehicle at a glance Saf ety features of y our v ehicle F eatures of your v ehicle Driving your v ehicle What to do in an emergency Maintenance table of contents 8 I Specifications & Consumer inf or mation Inde x[...]

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Index 2 I Acti ve eco ······································································5-36 Air bags ··········································································3-40 Air bag warning label[...]

I 3 Index Capacities (Lubricants) ····················································8-4 Care Exterior care ································································7-56 Interior care ·····················[...]

Index 4 I Driv er's air bag ·······························································3-52 Driv er's position memory system ··································4-34 Driving at night ·····························[...]

I 5 Index Fuses ··············································································7-45 Fuse/relay panel description ········································7-50 Instrument panel fuse ··················?[...]

Index 6 I Interior light ···································································4-88 Interior ov erview ······························································2-2 Interlock system ···········[...]

I 7 Index Occupant detection system ············································3-46 Odometer ·······································································4-52 Oil (Engine) ··························[...]

Index 8 I Shift lock system ···························································5-19 Side impact air bag ························································3-56 Smart key ··························[...]

I 9 Index T ires and wheels ······························································8-3 T owing ···········································································6-15 T railer towing········[...]

1 How to use this manual / 1-2 Fuel requir ements / 1-3 V ehicle break-in process / 1-4 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-5 Introduction[...]

Introduction 2 1 W e want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your v ehi- cle. Y our Owner’ s Manual can assist you in many w ays. We strongly recommend that you read the entire man ual. In order to minimize the chance of death or injury , you m ust read the W ARNING and CA U- TION sections in the manual. Illustrations com[...]

13 Introduction Y our new Kia v ehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher . Y our new v ehicle is designed to obtain maximum perf or mance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize e xhaust emis- sions and spark plug fouling. Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol [...]

Introduction 4 1 Use of MTBE Kia recommends av oiding fuels contain- ing MTBE (Meth yl T er tiar y Butyl Ether) ov er 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in y our vehicle. Fuel containing MTBE ov er 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) ma y reduce vehicle perf or mance and produce vapor loc k or hard star ting. Do not use methanol Fuels cont[...]

15 Introduction INDICA T OR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Seat belt warning light High beam indicator T ur n signal indicator ABS warning light* P arking brake & Brak e fluid warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Charging system warning light ESC indicator ESC OFF indicator Malfunction indicator Air bag warning light Cruise indica[...]

2 Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4 Y our v ehicle at a glance[...]

Y our vehicle at a glance 2 2 INTERIOR O VER VIEW 1. Driver position memory system* .......4-34 2. Door lock/unloc k button ....................4-14 3. Outside rear vie w mirror control switch*...............................................4-47 4. P ower windo w lock button* ...............4-24 5. P ower windo w switches* ...................4-21 6.[...]

23 Y our vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT P ANEL O VER VIEW O TF010002N 1. Instrument cluster .............................4-48 2. Light control / T ur n signals ................4-80 3. Wiper/W asher ...................................4-85 4. Horn ..................................................4-37 5. Steering wheel audio control* .........4-121 6[...]

Y our vehicle at a glance 4 2 ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reser v oir ...................7-18 2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-15 3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ..............7-20 4. Air cleaner .........................................7-23 5. Fuse box ...........................................7-45 6. P ositive bat[...]

3 Seat / 3-2 Seat belts / 3-18 Child restraint system / 3-31 Airbag-advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-40 Saf ety features of y our v ehicle[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 2 3 Driver’ s seat (1) Seat adjustment, f orward / bac kward (2) Seatback recliner (3) Seat adjustment, height (4) Lumbar suppor t (5) Driver position memory system* (6) Seat warmer switch* (7) Headrest Front passenger’ s seat (8) Seat adjustment, f orward / bac kward (9) Seatback recliner (10) Seat warmer switch[...]

33 Safety features of your vehicle W ARNING - Uprighting seat When you return the seatbac k to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowl y and be sure there are no other occupants around the seat. If the seatback is returned without being held and controlled, the back of the seat could spring forwar d resulting in accidental injur[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 4 3 Front seat adjustment Forward and bac kward T o move the seat f orward or bac kward: 1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lev er up and hold it. 2. Slide the seat to the position you desire. 3. Release the lev er and make sure the seat is lock ed in place. Adjust the seat bef ore dr iving, and mak e sure the seat is[...]

35 Safety features of your vehicle Seatback angle T o recline the seatback: 1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback recline le ver . 2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire . 3. Release the lev er and make sure the seatback is loc ked in place. (The lev er MUST return to its or igi[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 6 3 A utomatic adjustment (if equipped) The front seat can be adjusted by using the control knob located on the outside of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so as to easily control the steering wheel, pedals and s witches on the instr ument panel. Forward and bac kward Push the [...]

37 Safety features of your vehicle Seatback angle Push the control s witch forward or bac k- ward to mo ve the seatback to the desired angle. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position. Seat height (for driver’ s seat) Pull the front por tion of the control s witch up to raise or down to lo wer the front par t of the seat cushi[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 8 3 Headrest The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with a headrest f or the occupant's saf ety and comfor t. The headrest not only provides comf or t f or the dr iv er and front passenger , but also helps to protect the head and neck in the e vent of a collision. Forward and backward ad[...]

39 Safety features of your vehicle Adjusting the height up and down T o raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). T o lower the head- rest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest suppor t and low er the headrest to the desired position (3). Removal T o remove the headrest, r aise it as far as it can go then press the[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 10 3 • Each time you push the button, the temperature setting of the seat is changed as f ollows : • The seat war mer def aults to the OFF position whene ver the ignition s witch is turned on. ✽ ✽ NO TICE With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatica[...]

31 1 Safety features of your vehicle Climate control seat (if equipped) The climate control seat is provided to cool or warm the seat during hot or cold weather b y blowing air through small v ent holes on the surf ace of the seat and seat- back. While the engine is r unning, push the rear por tion of the s witch to cool the seat, and push the fron[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 12 3 Active headrest The active headrest is designed to mo ve f orward and upward during a rear impact. This helps to pre vent the driver's and front passenger’ s head from moving backw ard and thus helps prev ent neck injuries. Seatback poc ket (if equipped) The seatback poc ket is provided on the back of the[...]

31 3 Safety features of your vehicle Rear seat adjustment Folding the rear seat The rear seatbacks ma y be f olded to f acilitate carr ying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle . T o fold the rear seatback : 1. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessar y slide the front seat f orward. 2. Lower the rear [...]

Safety features of your vehicle 14 3 4. Pull out the lock release knob (1). 5. Fold the seatback forward and down firmly . 6. T o use the rear seat, lift and push the seatback bac kward firmly until it clicks into place. 7. Retur n the rear seat belt to the proper position. ✽ ✽ NO TICE If the seat belt locks after unfolding the rear seatback, p[...]

31 5 Safety features of your vehicle Headrest The rear seat(s) is equipped with head- rests in the outboard seating positions f or the occupant's saf ety and comfor t. The headrest not only provides comf or t f or passengers, but also helps protect the head and neck in the e vent of a collision. W ARNING • For maximum effectiveness in case o[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 16 3 Adjusting the height up and down T o raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). T o lower the head- rest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest suppor t and low er the headrest to the desired position (3). Removal T o remove the headrest, r aise it as far as it can go then press t[...]

31 7 Safety features of your vehicle Armrest T o use the ar mrest, pull it f orward from the seatback. O TF030023N CA UTION • When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such as thinner , benzene, alcohol and gasoline. Doing so ma y damage the surface of the heater or seats. • T o prevent o verheating the seat warmer , do not place a[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 18 3 Seat belt restraint system SEA T BEL TS W ARNING • For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must alwa ys be used whenever the vehicle is mo ving. • Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the upright position. • Children age 12 and under must alwa ys be properly restrained in the[...]

31 9 Safety features of your vehicle Seat belt warning (for driver’ s seat) The driver's seat belt warning light and chime will activate to the f ollowing table when the ignition s witch is in "ON" posi- tion. (Continued) It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been w orn in a severe impact e ven if damage to th[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 20 3 * 1 W ar ning pattern repeats 11 times with an inter v al of 24 seconds. If the driver's seat belt is buc kled, the light will stop within 6 seconds and chime will stop immediately . * 2 The light will stop within 6 seconds and chime will stop immediately . Seat belt warning (for fr ont passen- ger’ s sea[...]

32 1 Safety features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • Y ou can find the front passenger's seat belt warning light on the center fascia panel. • Although the front passenger seat is not occupied, the seat belt warning light will blink for 6 seconds. • The seat belt warning light can blink when a briefcase or purse is placed on the front [...]

Safety features of your vehicle 22 3 Height adjustment Y ou can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4 positions f or maximum comf or t and safety . The height of the adjusting seat belt should not be too close to your nec k. The shoulder por tion should be adjusted so that it lies across your chest and midw ay ov er your sho[...]

32 3 Safety features of your vehicle Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor T o fasten your seat belt: Combination retractor type seat belts are installed in the rear seat positions to help accommodate the installation of child restraint systems. Although a combina- tion retractor is also instal[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 24 3 When using the rear center seat belt, the buc kle with the “CENTER” mark must be used. T o release the seat belt: The seat belt is released by pressing the release button (1) of the loc king buc kle. When it is released, the belt should auto- matically dra w back into the retractor . If this does not happen,[...]

32 5 Safety features of your vehicle When the vehicle stops suddenly , or if the occupant tries to lean forw ard too quickly , the seat belt retractor will lock into position. In cer tain frontal collisions, the pre-tensioner will activate and pull the seat belt into tighter contact against the occupant's body . If the system senses e xcessive[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 26 3 ✽ ✽ NO TICE • Both the driver's and front passen- ger's pre-tensioner seat belts may be activated in certain frontal collisions. The pre-tensioners will not activate if the seat belts are not worn at the time of the collision. • When the pre-tensioner seat belts are activated, a loud noise may [...]

32 7 Safety features of your vehicle Seat belt precautions (Continued) • Do not attempt to ser vice or repair the pre-tensioner seat belt system in any manner . • Improper handling of the pre-ten- sioner seat belt assemblies, and failure to heed the warnings not to strike, modify , inspect, replace, service or repair the pre-tension- er seat be[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 28 3 Infant or small child Y ou should be aw are of the specific requirements in your country . Child and/or inf ant seats must be properly placed and installed in the rear seat. F or more inf or mation about the use of these restraints, ref er to “Child restraint sys- tem” in this section. ✽ ✽ NO TICE Small [...]

32 9 Safety features of your vehicle If the shoulder belt por tion slightly touch- es the child’ s neck or f ace, try placing the child closer to the center of the vehicle . If the shoulder belt still touches their f ace or neck the y need to be retur ned to a child restraint system. Pregnant women The use of a seat belt is recommended f or pregn[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 30 3 Care of seat belts Seat belt systems should ne ver be disas- sembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged b y seat hinges, doors or other ab use. P eriodic inspection All seat belts should be inspected peri- odically f or wear or damage of any[...]

33 1 Safety features of your vehicle CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM Children riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must alwa ys be proper ly restrained to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver . According to accident statis- tics, children are saf er when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the fro[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 32 3 (Continued) • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle – not e ven for a short time. The car can heat up very quickl y , resulting in serious injuries to children inside. Even very young children ma y inadver- tently cause the vehic le to move, entangle themselves in the win- dows, or lock themselves or [...]

33 3 Safety features of your vehicle Using a child restraint system F or small children and babies, the use of a child seat or inf ant seat is required. This child seat or inf ant seat should be of appropriate size f or the child and should be installed in accordance with the man- uf acturer's instr uctions. F or safety reasons, w e recommend [...]

Safety features of your vehicle 34 3 Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock mode The auto lock mode will help pre vent the normal movement of the child in the v ehi- cle from causing the seat belt to loosen and compromise the child restraint sys- tem. T o secure a child restraint system, use the f ollowing procedure. T o install a child r[...]

33 5 Safety features of your vehicle 4. Slowly allow the shoulder por tion of the seat belt to retract and listen f or an audible “clic king” or “ratcheting” sound. This indicates that the retractor is in the “Auto Loc k” mode . If no distinct sound is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5. Remove as m uch slack from the belt as possible b y p[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 36 3 Securing a child restraint seat with “T ether Anchor” system Child restraint hook holders are located on the package tr ay . 1. Route the child restraint seat tether strap ov er the seatback. F or vehicles with adjustable headrests , route the tether strap under the head- rest and between the headrest posts,[...]

33 7 Safety features of your vehicle Securing a child restraint seat with child seat lower anc hor system Some child seat manuf acturers make child restraint seats that are labeled as LA TCH or LA TCH-compatible child restraint seats. LA TCH stands for "Lo wer Anchors and T ethers for Children". These seats include two rigid or webbing mo[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 38 3 Child restraint symbols are located on the left and right rear seat backs to indi- cate the position of the lower anchors f or child restraints. LA TCH anchors have been pro vided in your v ehicle. The LA TCH anchors are located in the left and right outboard rear seating positions. Their locations are shown in [...]

33 9 Safety features of your vehicle Also , test the child restraint seat bef ore you place the child in it. Tilt the seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat for- ward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. W ARNING If the child restraint is not anchored properl y , the risk of a c hild being seriously injured or killed in a [...]

Safety features of your vehicle 40 3 (1) Driver’ s front air bag (2) P assenger’ s front air bag (3) Side impact air bag (4) Cur tain air bag AIR B A G - AD V ANCED SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM OMG039025 * The actual air bags in the vehicle ma y differ from the illustr ation. W ARNING Even in vehicles with air ba gs, y ou and your passenger s[...]

34 1 Safety features of your vehicle How does the air bag system operate • Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessar y) only when the ignition s witch is tur ned to the ON or ST ART position. • Air bags inflate instantly in the ev ent of serious frontal or side collision (if equipped with side impact air bag or cur tain air bag) in or[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 42 3 Noise and smoke When the air bags inflate, the y make a loud noise and they lea ve smok e and powder in the air inside of the v ehicle. This is normal and is a result of the igni- tion of the air bag inflator . After the air bag inflates, y ou may f eel substantial dis- comf or t in breathing due to the contact [...]

34 3 Safety features of your vehicle Air bag warning light The pur pose of the air bag w ar ning light in your instrument panel is to aler t y ou of a potential problem with y our air bag - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). When the ignition s witch is tur ned ON, the indicator light should illuminate f or appro ximately 6 seconds, then go off. [...]

Safety features of your vehicle 44 3 12. Dr iv er’ s and front passenger’ s seat belt buc kle sensors 13. Anchor pre-tensioner assemb ly *: if equipped The SRSCM continually monitors all SRS components while the ignition s witch is ON to deter mine if a crash impact is se vere enough to require air bag deplo yment or pre-tensioner seat belt dep[...]

34 5 Safety features of your vehicle B240B05L P assenger’s front air bag A fully inflated air bag, in combination with a properly wor n seat belt, slo ws the driver's or the passenger's f orward motion, reducing the risk of head and chest injur y . After complete inflation, the air bag immediately star ts deflating, enabling the driver [...]

Safety features of your vehicle 46 3 ODS (Occupant Detection System) Y our vehicle is equipped with an ODS in the front passenger's seat. (Continued) • The SRS can function only when the ignition key is in the ON posi- tion. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate, or con- tinuously remains on after illumi- nating for about 6 se[...]

34 7 Safety features of your vehicle The ODS is designed to detect the pres- ence of a properly-seated front passen- ger and determine if the passenger's front air bag should be enabled (ma y inflate) or not. The driv er's front air bag is not aff ected or controlled by the ODS. Main components of ODS • A detection device located within[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 48 3 W ARNING Riding in an improper position or placing weight on the front passen- ger's seat when it is unoccupied by a passenger adversel y affects the occupant detection system (ODS). (Continued) Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection system *1) The system judges a person of adult [...]

34 9 Safety features of your vehicle 1KMN3663 1KMN3664 1KMN3665 - Never sit with the hips shifted towar ds the front of the seat. - Never lean on the door or center console. - Never sit on one side of the front passenger seat. - Never place the feet on the dash- board. B990A08O 1KMN3662 - Never put a heavy load in the front passenger seat. - Never [...]

Safety features of your vehicle 50 3 When an adult is seated in the front pas- senger seat, if the P ASSENGER AIR BA G “OFF” indicator is on, turn the igni- tion s witch to the LOCK position and ask the passenger to sit properly (sitting upright with the seat back in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, leg[...]

35 1 Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) • Air bags can only be used once – have an authorized Kia dealer replace the air bag immediately after deployment. • A smaller-stature adult who is not seated correctly (f or example: seat excessivel y reclined, leaning on the door or center console, or hips shifted forwar d in the seat) can ca[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 52 3 Driver's and passenger's front air bag Y our vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Supplemental Restr aint (Air Bag) System and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seating position. The indications of the system's presence are the letters "AIR BA G" embossed on the air bag[...]

35 3 Safety features of your vehicle The driver's seat trac k position sensor (if equipped), which is installed on the seat trac k, deter mine if the seat is f ore or aft of a ref erence position. The seat belt buc kle sensors deter mine if the driver and front passenger's seat belts are f as- tened. These sensors provide the ability to c[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 54 3 ✽ ✽ NO TICE • Be sure to read information about the SRS on the labels provided on the sun visor . • Advanced air bags are combined with pre-tensioner seat belts to help provide enhanced occupant protection in frontal crashes. Fr ont air bags are not intended to deploy in collisions in which sufficient pr[...]

35 5 Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag modules on the steering wheel, instrument panel, and the front passenger's panel above the glo ve box, because any suc h object could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the air bags to deplo y . • Never place [...]

Safety features of your vehicle 56 3 Side impact air bag Y our vehicle is equipped with a side impact air bag in each front seat. The pur pose of the air bag is to pro vide the vehicle's driv er and/or the front passen- ger with additional protection than that off ered by the seat belt alone. (Continued) • Sitting improperly or out of posi- [...]

35 7 Safety features of your vehicle The side impact air bags are designed to deplo y only dur ing cer tain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash se ver- ity , angle, speed and point of impact. The side air bags are not designed to deplo y in all side impact situations. (Continued) • For best protection from the side impact air bag syste[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 58 3 Curtain air bag Cur tain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails abov e the center pillar . They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the rear outboard seat occupants in cer- tain side impact collisions. The cur tain air bags are designed to deplo y only dur ing [...]

35 9 Safety features of your vehicle Why didn’t m y air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-infla- tion conditions of the air bag) There are many types of accidents in which the air bag w ould not be expect- ed to pro vide additional protection. These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in m ultiple impact accidents, as wel[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 60 3 Air bag inflation conditions Front air bags F ront air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the intensi- ty , speed or angles of impact of the front collision. 1JBA3513 W ARNING • Do not hit or allow any objects to impact the locations where air bag or sensors are installed. This ma[...]

36 1 Safety features of your vehicle Side air bags Side air bags (side impact and/or cur tain air bags) are designed to inflate when an impact is detected by side collision sen- sors depending on the strength, speed or angles of impact resulting from a side impact collision. Although the front air bags (driver’ s and front passenger’ s air bags[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 62 3 • Air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occupants are mov ed backward b y the force of the impact. In this case , inflated air bags would not be ab le to provide any addi- tional benefit. • Front air bags ma y not inflate in side impact collisions, because occupants mov e to the di[...]

36 3 Safety features of your vehicle • Just bef ore impact, dr iv ers often brake heavily . Such heavy braking low ers the front por tion of the v ehicle causing it to “ride” under a v ehicle with a higher ground clearance . Air bags may not inflate in this "under-ride" situation because deceleration f orces that are detected by sen[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 64 3 SRS Care The SRS is vir tually maintenance-free and so there are no par ts you can saf ely ser vice b y yourself . If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate, or con- tinuously remains on, ha ve your v ehicle immediately inspected by an authorized Kia dealer . Any work on the SRS system, such as removi[...]

36 5 Safety features of your vehicle Additional safety precautions • Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a f olded- down bac k seat. All occupants should sit upright, fully back in their seats with their seat belts on and their f eet on the floor . • Passengers should not mo ve out of or change seats while the vehicle is mo[...]

Safety features of your vehicle 66 3 Air bag warning label Air bag warning labels, some required by the Canada Motor V ehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS), are attached to the sunvisor to alert the dr iv er and passen- gers of potential risks of the air bag sys- tem. O TF030043-1 O TF030044-1[...]

4 Keys / 4-2 Smart key / 4-5 Remote keyless entry / 4-7 Theft-alarm system / 4-10 Door locks / 4-13 T runk / 4-18 Windows / 4-21 Hood / 4-25 Fuel filler lid / 4-27 Panorama sunroof / 4-30 Driver position memory system / 4-34 S teering wheel / 4-36 Mirrors / 4-39 Instrument cluster / 4-48 Hazard warning flasher / 4-74 Rear parking assist system / 4-[...]

Features of your vehicle 2 4 Record y our key n umber The ke y code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the ke y set. Should you lose y our ke ys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the ke ys easily . Remove the bar code tag and store it in a saf e place. Also , record the code number and k eep it in a saf e[...]

43 Features of your vehicle Immobilizer system (if equipped) Y our vehicle ma y be equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthor iz ed vehicle use. Y our immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition k ey and electronic de vices inside the vehicle. With the immobilizer system, whene ve[...]

Features of your vehicle 4 4 This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: 1. This de vice may not cause harmful interf erence, and 2. This de vice must accept any interf er- ence received, including interf erence that ma y cause undesired operation. Limp home (override) pr ocedur[...]

45 Features of your vehicle With a smar t ke y , you can lock or unloc k a door and e ven star t the engine without inser ting the ke y . The functions of the buttons on a smart ke y are similar to the remote ke yless entr y . (Refer to the “Remote keyless entr y” in this section.) Smart key functions Carr ying the smart key , you may loc k and[...]

Features of your vehicle 6 4 Smart key precautions ✽ ✽ NO TICE • If, for some r eason, you happen to lose your smart key , you will not be able to start the engine. T ow the vehicle, if necessary , and contact an authorized Kia dealer . • A maximum of 2 smart keys can be register ed to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key , you should [...]

47 Features of your vehicle REMO TE KEYLESS ENTR Y (IF EQUIPPED) Remote keyless entry system operations Lock (1) All doors are lock ed if the lock b utton is pressed. If all doors (and trunk) are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and trunk) are locked. Also , if the lock b utton is pressed once more withi[...]

Features of your vehicle 8 4 Precautions ✽ ✽ NO TICE The transmitter (or smart key) will not work if any of following occurs: • The ignition key is in the ignition switch. • Y ou exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 m [90 feet]). • The battery in the transmitter (or smart key) is weak. • Other vehicles or objects may be blockin[...]

49 Features of your vehicle Battery replacement A batter y should last f or sev eral y ears, but if the tr ansmitter or smar t key is not working properly , tr y replacing the bat- ter y with a ne w one. If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery , contact an authorized Kia dealer . 1. Pr y open the transmitter or smar t k ey center cov er[...]

Features of your vehicle 10 4 This system is designed to provide pro- tection from unauthorized entr y into the vehicle . This system is operated in three stages: the first is the "Ar med" stage, the second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If tr ig- gered, the system provides an audib [...]

41 1 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE The theft-alarm system by the key can be activated by an authorized Kia dealer . If you want this feature, consult an authorized Kia dealer . Do not arm the system until all pas- sengers have left the vehic le . If the system is armed while a passenger(s) remains in the vehicle, the alarm ma y be activa[...]

Features of your vehicle 12 4 ✽ ✽ NO TICE - Non-immobilizer system • A void trying to start the engine while the alarm is activated. The vehicle starting motor is disabled during the theft-alarm stage. If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter , insert the key into the ignition switch, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and [...]

41 3 Features of your vehicle DOOR LOCKS Operating door locks fr om out- side the vehicle • T ur n the k ey tow ard the rear of the vehicle to unloc k and toward the front of the vehicle to loc k. • If you lock/unloc k the door with a ke y , all vehicle doors will loc k/unlock auto- matically . • From the driv er’ s door , tur n the k ey to[...]

Features of your vehicle 14 4 Operating door locks fr om inside the vehicle With the door lock b utton • T o unlock a door , push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The red mark (2) on the button will be visi- ble. • T o lock a door , push the door lock but- ton (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door is lock ed properly[...]

41 5 Features of your vehicle With central door lock s witch (if equipped) Operate b y pressing the central door lock s witch. • Press the switch to the "Loc k" position (1), all vehicle doors will loc k. • Press the switch to the "Unloc k" posi- tion (2), all vehicle doors will unloc k. • If the key is in the ignition s w[...]

Features of your vehicle 16 4 Impact sensing door unlock sys- tem (if equipped) All doors will automatically unlock when an impact causes the air bags to deplo y . A uto door lock/unloc k feature (if equipped) • All doors will automatically lock when the transaxle shift le ver is shifted out of P (P ark). • All doors will automatically unlock w[...]

41 7 Features of your vehicle Child-protector rear door loc k The child saf ety lock is provided to help pre vent children from accidentally open- ing the rear doors from inside the vehicle . The rear door saf ety locks should be used whene ver children are in the v ehi- cle. 1. Open the rear door . 2. Push the child safety loc k (1) located on the[...]

Features of your vehicle 18 4 Opening the trunk • Press the tr unk unloc k button f or more than 1 second on the transmitter (or smar t ke y). • Press the button on the trunk handle with the smar t ke y in your possession. Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk locks automatically . • T o open the trunk from inside the vehi- cle,[...]

41 9 Features of your vehicle Emergency trunk lid release cable 1. T ake the co ver out b y putting the dr iv er or ke y at left side. 2. Pull the hook of cable. 3. After use , securely close the cover . Closing the trunk T o close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it loc ks. T o be sure the trunk lid is securely fastened, alw ays c[...]

Features of your vehicle 20 4 Emergency trunk safety release Y our vehicle is equipped with an emer- gency trunk release lev er located inside the trunk. If someone is inadvertently lock ed in the trunk, moving the handle in the direction of the arrow will release the trunk latch mechanism and open the trunk. W ARNING • For emergencies, be full y[...]

42 1 Features of your vehicle (1) Driver’ s door power windo w switch (2) Front passenger’ s door power win- dow s witch (3) Rear door (left) po wer window s witch (4) Rear door (r ight) po wer window s witch (5) Window opening and closing (6) A utomatic power windo w up/down (7) P ower window loc k switch ✽ ✽ NO TICE In cold and wet climat[...]

Features of your vehicle 22 4 P ower windo ws The ignition s witch must be in the ON position f or power windows to oper ate. Each door has a power windo w switch that controls the door's window . The driv- er has a power windo w lock s witch which can bloc k the operation of passenger windows . The power windows can be operated f or approxima[...]

42 3 Features of your vehicle T ype C - Auto up/down window Pressing or pulling up the power windo w s witch momentar ily to the second detent position (6) completely lowers or lifts the window e ven when the s witch is released. T o stop the window at the desired position while the window is in operation, pull up or press and release the s witch t[...]

Features of your vehicle 24 4 P ower window loc k button (if equipped) • The dr iv er can disable the pow er win- dow s witches on the passenger door by pressing the po wer window loc k s witch located on the dr iv er’ s door to the LOCK position (pressed). • When the power window loc k button is in the LOCK position (pressed), the driver’ [...]

42 5 Features of your vehicle HOOD Opening the hood 1. Pull the release lev er to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly . 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, r aise the hood slightly , pull the secondar y latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2). 3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been r[...]

Features of your vehicle 26 4 W ARNING • Always double c heck to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving a way . If it is not latched, the hood could fly open while the vehicle is being driven, causing a total loss of visibility , which might result in an accident. • Do not move the vehicle with the hood raised. The view will be [...]

42 7 Features of your vehicle Opening the fuel filler lid The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle b y pushing the fuel filler lid opener button. ✽ ✽ NO TICE If the fuel filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly or push on the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If nece[...]

Features of your vehicle 28 4 (Continued) • Do not get back into a vehicle once you ha ve begun refueling since you can generate static electricity by touc hing, rubbing or sliding against an y item or fab- ric (polyester , satin, n ylon, etc.) capable of pr oducing static elec- tricity . Static electricity discharge can ignite fuel vapor s resul[...]

42 9 Features of your vehicle (Continued) • If a fire breaks out during refuel- ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi- cle, and immediately contact the manager of the gas station and then contact the local fire depart- ment. Follow an y safety instruc- tions they pr ovide. (Continued) Use only appr oved portable plas- tic fuel containers designed t[...]

Features of your vehicle 30 4 If your v ehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt y our sunroof with the sunroof control le ver located on the ov er- head console. The sunroof can only be opened, closed, or tilted when the ignition s witch is in the ON position. ✽ ✽ NO TICE • In cold and wet climates, the sunroof may not work p[...]

43 1 Features of your vehicle Sunshade • T o open the sunshade, pull the sunroof control le ver backw ard to the first detent position. • T o close the sunshade when the sun- roof glass is closed, push the sunroof control le ver f orward. T o stop the sliding at any point, pull or push the sunroof control le ver momentar- ily . ✽ ✽ NO TICE [...]

Features of your vehicle 32 4 Closing the sunroof T o close the sunroof glass onl y Push the sunroof control le ver f orward to the first detent position or pull the le ver downw ard. T o close the sunroof glass with the sunshade Push the sunroof control le ver f orward to the second detent position. The sunroof glass will close then the sunshade c[...]

43 3 Features of your vehicle Resetting the sunroof Whene ver the v ehicle batter y is discon- nected or discharged, or related fuse is blo wn, you must reset y our sunroof sys- tem as f ollows: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion and close the sunroof glass and sunshade completely . 2. Release the control lev er . 3. Push the sunroof[...]

Features of your vehicle 34 4 A driver position memory system is pro- vided to store and recall the driver seat position with a simple button oper ation. By saving the desired position into the system memor y , different drivers can reposition the driver seat based upon their driving preference . If the batter y is disconnected, the position memor [...]

43 5 Features of your vehicle Recalling positions from memory 1. Shift the shift lev er into P while the ignition s witch is ON. 2. T o recall the position in memor y , press the desired memor y b utton (1 or 2). The system will beep once, then the driver seat will automatically adjust to the stored positions. Adjusting the control s witch for the [...]

Features of your vehicle 36 4 Electric power steering P ower steering uses the motor to assist you in steering the v ehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperativ e, the vehicle ma y still be steered, but it will require increased steering effort. The motor driven pow er steer ing is con- trolled by the po wer stee[...]

43 7 Features of your vehicle Tilt steering Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before y ou dr iv e. Y ou can also raise it to giv e your legs more room when you e xit and enter the vehicle . The steering wheel should be positioned so that it is comf or table f or you to drive , while permitting you to see the instru- ment panel w[...]

Features of your vehicle 38 4 Heated steering wheel (if equipped) With the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button in the ON position, pressing the heated steering wheel button warms the steering wheel. The indicator on the button will illuminate. T o tur n the steering wheel off, press the button once again. The indicator on the button will turn off. It will t[...]

43 9 Features of your vehicle Inside rearview mirror Adjust the rear vie w mirror so that the center view through the rear windo w is seen. Make this adjustment bef ore you star t driving. Day/night rearview mirr or Make this adjustment bef ore you start driving and while the day/night le ver is in the da y position. Pull the da y/night lev er towa[...]

Features of your vehicle 40 4 (1) Channel 1 button (2) Channel 2 button (3) Status indicator LED (4) Channel 3 button (5) Rear light sensor (6) Dimming ON/OFF button (7) Compass control button (8) Compass displa y Automatic-Dimming Night V ision Safety™ (NVS ® ) Mirror The NVS ® Mirror in your v ehicle is the most advanced w ay to reduce anno y[...]

44 1 Features of your vehicle Z-Nav™ Compass Display The NVS™ Mirror in your v ehicle is also equipped with a Z-Nav™ Compass that shows the v ehicle Compass heading in the Displa y Windo w using the 8 basic cardinal headings (N, NE, E, SE, etc.). Compass function The Compass can be turned ON and OFF and will remember the last state when the i[...]

Features of your vehicle 42 4 T o adjust the Zone setting: 1. Deter mine the desired Zone Number based upon your current location on the Zone Map . 2. Press and hold the button for more than 3 but less than 6 seconds , the current Zone Number will appear on the displa y . 3. Pressing and holding the button again will cause the numbers to incre- men[...]

44 3 Features of your vehicle Programming HomeLink ® ✽ ✽ NO TICE • When programming a garage door opener , it is advised to park the vehi- cle outside of the garage. • It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmit- ter of the device being pr ogrammed to HomeLink ® for quicker training and accurate transaxle of t[...]

Features of your vehicle 44 4 T o train rolling code devices , follo w these instructions: 1. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smar t" button. This can usually be f ound where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor- head unit. Exact location and color of the bu[...]

44 5 Features of your vehicle Reprogramming a single HomeLink ® button T o program a new de vice to a pre viously trained HomeLink ® button, f ollow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink ® button. Do NOT release until step 4 has been completed. 2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds), position the hand[...]

Features of your vehicle 46 4 Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles bef ore driving. Y our vehicle is equipped with both left- hand and right-hand outside rear view mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the remote s witch. The mir- ror heads can be f olded back to pre vent damage during an automatic car wash or when p[...]

44 7 Features of your vehicle Remote control Electric type (if equipped) The electric remote control mirror switch allows y ou to adjust the position of the left and right outside rear view mirrors . T o adjust the position of either mirror the ignition s witch should be in the ACC or ON position, or engine is running. Move the le ver (1) to R or L[...]

Features of your vehicle 48 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. T achometer 2. Fuel gauge 3. Speedometer 4. T ur n signal indicators 5. W ar ning and indicator lights 6. Odometer/T rip computer* * : if equipped O TF040050C/OTF040051C ■ ■ T ype A * The actual cluster in the vehicle may dif fer from the illustration. For more details refer to the "Gauge[...]

44 9 Features of your vehicle Instrument panel illumination The instrument panel illumination intensi- ty can be adjusted by pressing the con- trol s witch with the headlight switch in any position when the ignition s witch is in the ON position. The illumination intensity is shown on the instrument cluster LCD display . Gauges Speedometer The spee[...]

Features of your vehicle 50 4 The tachometer pointer ma y move slight- ly when the ignition s witch is in ACC or ON position with the engine OFF . This mov ement is nor mal and will not aff ect the accuracy of the tachometer once the engine is running. Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the appro xi- mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.[...]

45 1 Features of your vehicle Engine temperature gauge This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition s witch is ON. Do not continue driving with an ov erheat- ed engine. If your v ehicle ov erheats, ref er to “If the engine overheats” in section 6. T rip computer The trip computer is a microcomputer- controlled driver[...]

Features of your vehicle 52 4 ■ ■ T ype B Odometer (km or mi.) The odometer indicates the total dis- tance the vehicle has been driv en. Y ou will also find the odometer useful to determine when per iodic maintenance should be perf or med. The odometer is alwa ys display ed until the displa y is tur ned off . T ripmeter (km or mi.) TRIP A : T r[...]

45 3 Features of your vehicle Distance to empty (km or mi.) This mode indicates the estimated dis- tance to empty based on the current fuel in the fuel tank and the amount of fuel delivered to the engine . When the remaining distance is below 50 km (30 miles), “---” will be displa yed and the dis- tance to empty indicator will blink. The meter?[...]

Features of your vehicle 54 4 A verage speed (km/h or MPH) This mode calculates the av erage speed of the vehicle since the last a ver age speed reset. Even if the v ehicle is not in motion, the av erage speed keeps going while the engine is running. Pressing the RESET button f or more than 1 second, when the av erage speed is being displa yed, cle[...]

45 5 Features of your vehicle Outside thermometer The current outside temperature is dis- pla yed in 1°C (1°F) increments. The tem- perature range is betw een -40°C ~ 60°C (-40°F ~ 140°F). • The outside temperature on the display ma y not change immediately like a general thermometer to prev ent the driver from being inattentiv e. Distance [...]

Features of your vehicle 56 4 2. If you would lik e to reset or inactivate the maintenance system press the RESET button f or more than 1 second. The displa y will change to "Engine Oil Ser vice Message" mode . Y ou can mov e to items by pressing the TRIP button and select the desired item by pressing the RESET b utton. Maintenance 1. Whe[...]

45 7 Features of your vehicle V ehicle option (if equipped) 1. When the vehicle is at a standstill, pressing the TRIP button f or more than 2 seconds with the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button in the ON posi- tion or engine running, the LCD dis- pla y on the cluster will change to the "User Setting" mode. Y ou can mov e to items by pressing the [...]

Features of your vehicle 58 4 W elcome Light (if equipped) On - The W elcome Light function will be activated. Off - The W elcome Light function will be inactivated. W elcome Sound On - The W elcome Sound function will be activated. Off - The W elcome Sound function will be inactivated. A uto T riple T urn (One-touch triple turn signal) On - The la[...]

45 9 Features of your vehicle Air bag warning light This warning light will illuminate for appro ximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion. This light also comes on when the Supplement Restraint System (SRS) is not working properly . If the air bag warn- ing light does not come on, or continu- ously remains on a[...]

Features of your vehicle 60 4 ✽ ✽ NO TICE If the ABS warning light or EBD warn- ing light is on and stays on, the speedometer or odometer/tripmeter may not work. In this case, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible. Seat belt warning As a reminder to the driver , the seat belt warning light will blink f or app[...]

46 1 Features of your vehicle Engine oil pressure warning light This warning light indicates the engine oil pressure is low . If the warning light illuminates while driv- ing: 1. Dr iv e safely to the side of the road and stop . 2. With the engine off, chec k the engine oil le vel. If the le vel is lo w , add oil as required. If the warning light r[...]

Features of your vehicle 62 4 Low brake fluid level warning If the warning light remains on, it may indicate that the brak e fluid lev el in the reser v oir is low . If the warning light remains on: 1. Dr iv e carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your v ehicle. 2. With the engine stopped, check the brak e fluid lev el immediately and add[...]

46 3 Features of your vehicle Charging system warning light This warning light indicates a malfunction of either the generator or electrical charging system. If the warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion: 1. Drive to the nearest saf e location. 2. With the engine off, chec k the genera- tor drive belt f or looseness or break- age.[...]

Features of your vehicle 64 4 • When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and the indicator turns off after 2 seconds, the system ma y need repair . Have the v ehicle check ed by an authorized Kia dealer . • When the batter y is weak, if the engine star t/stop button is depressed, the indi- cator will blink and y ou will not be able[...]

46 5 Features of your vehicle ESC indicator (Electronic Stability Control) The ESC indicator will illuminate when the ignition s witch is tur ned ON, but should go off after appro ximately 3 sec- onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors the driving conditions. Under normal dr iv- ing conditions, the ESC indicator will remain off . When a slipper y or [...]

Features of your vehicle 66 4 Cruise indicator (if equipped) CRUISE indicator The indicator illuminates when the cruise control system is enabled. The cruise indicator in the instr ument cluster is illuminated when the cruise control ON/OFF button on the steering wheel is pushed. The indicator goes off when the cruise control ON/OFF button is pushe[...]

46 7 Features of your vehicle Electric power steering (EPS) system warning light (if equipped) This warning light illuminates after the ignition ke y is tur ned to the ON position and then it will go off when the engine star ts. This light also comes on when the EPS has malfunctioned. If it comes on while driving, hav e your vehicle inspected b y a[...]

Features of your vehicle 68 4 Low key battery If the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button is pressed to the OFF position when the smar t ke y in the vehicle discharges , the warning illuminates on the LCD display f or about 10 seconds. Replace the batter y with a ne w one. Press brake pedal to start engine If the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button is pressed to the [...]

46 9 Features of your vehicle Remove key When you turn off the engine with the smar t ke y in the smar t ke y holder , the warning illuminates on the LCD display f or about 10 seconds. Also , the smar t ke y holder light blinks f or about 10 seconds. T o remove the smart key push the smart ke y once and pull it out from the smar t ke y holder . Ins[...]

Features of your vehicle 70 4 Shift to "P" or "N" to start engine If you try to star t the engine with the shift le ver not in the P(P ark) or N(Neutral) position, the warning illuminates for about 10 seconds on the LCD displa y . Y ou can also star t the engine with the shift le ver in the N(Neutral) position, b ut f or your sa[...]

47 1 Features of your vehicle Align steering wheel If you start the engine when the steer ing wheel is turned 90 degrees to the left after a couple of seconds, “Align steering wheel” illuminates on the LCD displa y for 5 seconds. T ur n the steering wheel to the r ight and make it turned to the left less than 30 degrees. Align steering wheel If[...]

Features of your vehicle 72 4 Door open This indicator displa ys which door is opened. T runk open This indicator displa ys when the tr unk is not closed securely . Illumination The illumination intensity of the instru- ment panel is shown when adjusting it with the illumination control s witch. O TF040096N O TF040097N ■ T ype A ■ T ype B ■ T[...]

47 3 Features of your vehicle Parking assist warning Displa ys the area an obstacle is detected while moving rearw ard. Low washer liquid This warning light illuminates for 12 sec- onds when the washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty . T o tur n off the warning light immediately , press the RESET button f or more than 1 second. Refill the washer fl[...]

Features of your vehicle 74 4 HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The hazard warning flasher should be used whene ver you find it necessary to stop the car in a hazardous location. When you m ust make such an emer- gency stop , alwa ys pull off the road as far as possible . The hazard warning lights are tur ned on by pushing in the hazard s witch. Both turn si[...]

47 5 Features of your vehicle The rear parking assist system assists the driver during backw ard movement of the vehicle b y chiming if any object is sensed within a distance of 120 cm (47 in.) behind the vehicle . This system is a supplemental system and it is not intend- ed to nor does it replace the need f or e xtreme care and attention of the d[...]

Features of your vehicle 76 4 Non-operational conditions of rear parking assist system The rear parking assist system may not operate properl y when: 1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor . (It will operate normally when the moisture has been cleared.) 2. The sensor is cov ered with foreign matter , such as snow or w ater , or the sensor cov er is bl[...]

47 7 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE This system can only sense objects with- in the range and location of the sensors; It can not detect objects in other ar eas where sensors ar e not installed. Also, small or slim objects, such as poles or objects located between sensors may not be detected by the sensors. Always visually check behind th[...]

Features of your vehicle 78 4 REAR VIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED) The rear vie w camera will activate when the back-up light is ON with the ignition s witch ON and the shift lev er in the R position. This system is a supplemental system that shows behind the v ehicle through the A V monitor while backing-up . ✽ ✽ NO TICE The rearview camera may not [...]

47 9 Features of your vehicle W elcome light (if equipped) When all the doors (and trunk) are locked and closed, the room lamp will come on f or about 15 seconds if any of the below is perf or med. • Without smar t ke y system - When the door unlock b utton is pressed on the transmitter . • With the smar t ke y system - When the vehicle is appr[...]

Features of your vehicle 80 4 Battery saver function • The pur pose of this feature is to pre- vent the battery from being dis- charged. The system automatically turns off the par king lights when the driver remov es the ignition ke y (smar t ke y: tur ns off the engine) and opens the driver-side door . • With this feature, the parking lights w[...]

48 1 Features of your vehicle Daytime running light Da ytime Running Lights (DRL) can make it easier f or others to see the front of your vehicle during the da y . DRL can be help- ful in many diff erent driving conditions, and it is especially helpful after dawn and bef ore sunset. The DRL system turns OFF when: 1. The headlight are ON. 2. The par[...]

Features of your vehicle 82 4 Headlight position ( ) When the light s witch is in the headlight position, the head, tail, license and instrument panel lights will tur n ON. ✽ ✽ NO TICE The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the headlights. A uto light position (if equipped) When the light s witch is in the A UTO light positio[...]

48 3 Features of your vehicle High beam operation T o tur n on the high beam headlights, push the le ver aw ay from y ou. Pull it back f or low beams. The high beam indicator will light when the headlight high beams are s witched on. T o prev ent the batter y from being dis- charged, do not leav e the lights on for a prolonged time while the engine[...]

Features of your vehicle 84 4 T o signal a lane change, mov e the tur n signal le ver slightly and hold it in position (B). The le ver will return to the OFF posi- tion when released. If an indicator sta ys on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally , one of the turn signal bulbs may be b ur ned out and will require replacement. ✽ ✽ NO T[...]

48 5 Features of your vehicle Windshield wiper/washer A : Wiper speed control · MIST – Single wipe · OFF – Off · INT – Intermittent wipe A UT O – A uto control wipe (if equipped) · LO – Low wiper speed · HI – High wiper speed B : Intermittent or A uto control wipe time adjustment C : W ash with brief wipes Windshield wipers Operate[...]

Features of your vehicle 86 4 A uto control (if equipped) The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of rainf all and controls the wiping cycle f or the proper inter val. The more it rains, the f aster the wiper operates. When the rain stops, the wiper stops . T o vary the speed setting, tur n the speed contr[...]

48 7 Features of your vehicle Windshield washers In the OFF position, pull the le ver gently tow ard you to spra y washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers 1-3 cycles. Use this function when the windshield is dir ty . The spra y and wiper operation will con- tinue until y ou release the lev er . If the washer does not work, chec k the w[...]

Features of your vehicle 88 4 A utomatic turn off function (if equipped) The interior lights automatically tur n off appro ximately 20 minutes after the igni- tion s witch is tur ned off . If your v ehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the inter ior lights automat- ically turns off approximately 3 seconds after the system is armed stage.[...]

48 9 Features of your vehicle Room lamp ■ ■ T ype A T o tur n the room lamp , push lens (3). ■ ■ T ype B • DOOR : In the DOOR position, the map lamp and the room lamp come on when any door is opened regardless of the ignition s witch position. When doors are unlock ed by the transmitter (or smar t ke y), the map lamp and the room lamp com[...]

Features of your vehicle 90 4 T runk room lamp (if equipped) The trunk room lamp comes on when the trunk is opened. Glove bo x lamp (if equipped) The glov e box lamp comes on when the glov e box is opened. The parking lights or headlights must be ON f or the glove bo x lamp to function. V anity mirror lamp Push the s witch to tur n the light on or [...]

49 1 Features of your vehicle DEFROSTER ✽ ✽ NO TICE If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, r efer to “Windshield Defrosting and Defogging” in this sec- tion. Rear window defr oster The defroster heats the window to remov e frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window , while the engine is running[...]

Features of your vehicle 92 4 MANU AL CLIMA TE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. F an speed control knob 2. F ront windshield defroster button 3. Rear window defroster b utton 4. T emperature control knob 5. Air conditioning button 6. Mode selection button 7. Air intake control b utton O TF040120[...]

49 3 Features of your vehicle Heating and air conditioning 1. Start the engine. 2. Set the mode to the desired position. T o improve the eff ectiveness of heat- ing and cooling : - Heating: - Cooling: 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position. 4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air or recirculated air position. 5. Set[...]

Features of your vehicle 94 4 Mode selection The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the v enti- lation system. Face-Level (B, C, D, E, F) Air flow is directed to ward the upper body and f ace. Additionally , each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet. Bi-Level (B, C, D, E, F) Air flo[...]

49 5 Features of your vehicle MAX A/C-Level (B, D , E) T o operate the MAX A/C, turn the tem- perature knob to e xtreme left. Air flow is directed tow ard the upper body and face. In this mode, the air conditioning and the recirculated air position will be selected automatically . Instrument panel vents The outlet vents can be opened or closed sepa[...]

Features of your vehicle 96 4 Air intake control This is used to select outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position. T o change the air intake control position, push the control button. Recirculated air position The indicator light on the button illuminates when the recirculated air position is selected. With the recirculated air posi[...]

49 7 Features of your vehicle Fan speed contr ol The ignition s witch must be in the ON position f or fan operation. The f an speed control knob allows you to control the f an speed of the air flowing from the ventilation system. T o change the f an speed, tur n the knob to the right f or higher speed or left for low er speed. Setting the f an spee[...]

Features of your vehicle 98 4 System operation V entilation 1. Set the mode to the position. 2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position. 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position. 4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed. Heating 1. Set the mode to the position. 2. Set the air intake control to the outsi[...]

49 9 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • While using the air conditioning sys- tem, monitor the temperatur e gauge closely while driving up hills or in heavy traffic when outside tempera- tures ar e high. Air conditioning sys- tem operation may cause engine over- heating. Continue to use the blower fan but turn the air conditioning sys- te[...]

Features of your vehicle 100 4 Climate control air filter The climate control air filter installed behind the glov e box filters the dust or other pollutants that come into the vehi- cle from the outside through the heating and air conditioning system. If dust or other pollutants accumulate in the filter ov er a period of time, the air flow from th[...]

41 0 1 Features of your vehicle A UT OMA TIC CLIMA TE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) O TF040129/OTF040175N ■ ■ T ype A ■ ■ T ype B 1. F an speed control switch 2. Driver’ s temperature control knob 3. Outside air position button 4. Air conditioning button 5. F ront windshield defroster button 6. Mode selection button 7. P assenger's te[...]

Features of your vehicle 102 4 A utomatic heating and air condi- tioning The automatic climate control system is controlled by simply setting the desired temperature. The Full A utomatic T emperature Control (F A TC) system automatically controls the heating and cooling system as f ollows; 1. Press the A UTO b utton. The modes, f an speeds, air int[...]

41 0 3 Features of your vehicle Manual heating and air condition- ing The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually b y pushing buttons other than the A UT O button. In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons selected. 1. Start the engine. 2. Set the mode to the desired position. T o improve the eff ec[...]

Features of your vehicle 104 4 Defrost-level Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air directed to the side window defrosters . Instrument panel vents The outlet vents can be opened or closed separately using the thumbwheel. Also , you can adjust the direction of air delivered from these v ents using the vent con[...]

41 0 5 Features of your vehicle Adjusting the driver and passenger side temperature individually 1. Press the DUAL b utton to operate the driver and passenger side temperature individually . Pressing the r ight temper- ature control button will automatically s witch to the DUAL mode as w ell. 2. Operate the left temperature control to adjust the dr[...]

Features of your vehicle 106 4 Outside thermometer The current outside temperature is dis- pla yed in 1°C (1°F) increments. The tem- perature range is betw een -40°C ~ 60°C (-40°F~140°F). • The outside temperature on the display ma y not change immediately like a general thermometer to prev ent the driver from being inattentiv e. Air intake[...]

41 0 7 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE Prolonged operation of the heating in recir culated air position will cause fog- ging of the windshield and side windows and the air within the passenger com- partment will become stale. In addition, prolonged operation of the air conditioning with the r ecirculated air position selected, will r esult[...]

Features of your vehicle 108 4 OFF mode Press the OFF button to turn off the air climate control system. Howe ver y ou can still operate the mode and air intak e but- tons as long as the ignition s witch is in the ON position. Climate information screen selection (if equipped) Press the climate inf or mation screen selection button to displa y clim[...]

41 0 9 Features of your vehicle WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING • For maximum defrosting, set the tem- perature control to the e xtreme right/hot position and the fan speed control to the highest speed. • If war m air to the floor is desired while defrosting or def ogging, set the mode to the floor-defrost position. • Before driving, clea[...]

Features of your vehicle 110 4 T o defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the highest (e xtreme r ight) position. 2. Set the temper ature to the extreme hot position. 3. Select the position. 4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically . A utomatic climate contr ol system T o defog inside windshield 1. Select desired f an s[...]

41 1 1 Features of your vehicle Defog ging logic T o reduce the probability of fogging up inside of the windshield, the air intake or air conditioning are controlled automati- cally according to cer tain conditions such as or position. T o cancel or return to the defogging logic, do the f ol- lowings . Manual c limate control system 1. T ur n the i[...]

Features of your vehicle 112 4 A uto defogging system (Onl y for automatic climate contr ol system, if equipped) A uto defogging reduces the probability of f ogging up the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of inside the windshield. The auto def ogging system operates when the heater or air conditioning is on. This indic[...]

41 1 3 Features of your vehicle These compar tments can be used to store small items. Center console storage (if equipped) T o open the center console storage, pull up the le ver . Glove bo x T o open the glove bo x, pull the handle and the glov e box will automatically open. Close the glo ve bo x after use. ST ORA GE COMP ARTMENT W ARNING - Flamma[...]

Features of your vehicle 114 4 Cool bo x Y ou can keep be ver age cans or other items cool using the open/close le ver of the vent installed in the m ulti box. 1. T ur n on the f an and set the tempera- ture control to the desired position. 2. T ur n the open/close le ver of the v ent installed in the multi bo x to the open position. 3. When the co[...]

41 1 5 Features of your vehicle W ARNING • Do not keep objects except sun- glasses inside the sunglass hold- er . Suc h objects can be thrown from the holder in the e vent of a sudden stop or an accident, pos- sibly injuring the passenger s in the vehicle. • Do not open the sunglass holder while the vehicle is mo ving. The rear view mirr or of [...]

Features of your vehicle 116 4 INTERIOR FEA TURES Cup holder Cups or small be verage cans ma y be placed in the cup holders. Sun visor Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows . T o use the sunvisor , pull it downw ard. T o use the sunvisor f or the side window , pull it downw ard, unsnap it from the brac ket (1) an[...]

41 1 7 Features of your vehicle P ower outlet (if equipped) The power outlet is designed to pro vide power f or mobile telephones or other de vices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The de vices should dra w less than 10 amps with the engine running. O TF040161N CA UTION - V anity mirror lamp If you use the v anity mirror lamp, t[...]

Features of your vehicle 118 4 Digital cloc k Whene ver the battery ter minals or relat- ed fuses are disconnected, you m ust reset the time. When the ignition s witch is in the ACC or ON position, the clock b uttons operate as f ollows: • HOUR (1) : Pressing the H button will adv ance the time displa y by one hour . • MINUTE (2) : Pressing the[...]

41 1 9 Features of your vehicle Clothes hanger T o use the hanger , pull down the upper por tion of hanger . CA UTION Do not hang heavy c lothes, since those may dama g e the hook. OUN026348 W ARNING The follo wing must be observed when installing ANY floor mat to the vehicle. • Ensure that the floor mats are securely attached to the vehic le&apo[...]

Features of your vehicle 120 4 ✽ ✽ NO TICE If you install an after market HID head lamp, your vehicle’ s audio and electron- ic device may malfunction. Glass antenna (if equipped) When the radio pow er switch is turned on while the ignition s witch is in either the “ON” or “A CC” position, your car will receive both AM and FM broadcas[...]

41 2 1 Features of your vehicle Steering wheel audio controls (if equipped) The steering wheel may incorporate audio control buttons . V OLUME ( / ) (1) • Press the lev er upward ( ) to increase the volume . • Press the lev er downward ( ) to decrease the volume . SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2) The SEEK/PRESET button has diff erent functions based on th[...]

Features of your vehicle 122 4 A ux, USB and iP od ® * port If your v ehicle has an aux and/or USB(universal serial b us) por t or iP od ® por t, you can use an aux port to connect audio de vices and an USB por t to plug in an USB and also an iP od ® por t to plug in an iP od ® . ✽ ✽ NO TICE When using a portable audio device connected to t[...]

41 2 3 Features of your vehicle FM broadcasts are transmitted at high frequencies and do not bend to f ollow the ear th's surf ace. Because of this, FM broadcasts generally begin to f ade at shor t distances from the station. Also , FM signals are easily affected b y buildings , mountains, or other obstruc- tions. These can result in cer tain [...]

Features of your vehicle 124 4 Satellite radio reception Y ou ma y experience difficulties in receiv- ing SIRIUS ® satellite radio signals in the f ollowing situations. • If you are driving in a tunnel or a cov- ered parking area. • If you are driving beneath the top lev el of a multi-le vel free wa y . • If you drive under a bridge. • If [...]

41 2 5 Features of your vehicle Using a cellular phone or a two-wa y radio When a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle , noise may be produced from the audio equipment. This does not mean that something is wrong with the audio equipment. In such a case, use the cellu- lar phone at a place as f ar as possible from the audio equipment. Care of d[...]

Features of your vehicle 126 4 ■ ■ CD Play er : P A710TFU TF_USA_RADIO ❋ There will be no logo if the Bluetooth ® wireless technology f eature is not suppor ted.[...]

41 2 7 Features of your vehicle Using RADIO , SETUP , V OLUME and A UDIO CONTROL 1. Button The FM/AM button toggles betw een FM and AM. Listed below are the paths as the system s witches from FM to AM and back to FM. • FM/AM : FM1 ➟ FM2 ➟ AM ➟ FM1... 2. Button & Knob • T ur ns the audio system on/off when the ignition s witch is on AC[...]

Features of your vehicle 128 4 • SCROLL Select whether long file names are scrolled continuously (On) or just once (Off). • SD VC (Speed Dependent V olume Control) Select this item to turn the SD VC feature On or Off . If it is turned ON, volume le vel is adjusted automatically according to the vehicle speed. • MEDIA Select def ault display o[...]

41 2 9 Features of your vehicle • MIDDLE Control T o increase the MIDDLE, rotate the knob clockwise , while to decrease the MID- DLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise . • TREBLE Control T o increase the TREBLE, rotate the knob clockwise , while to decrease the TRE- BLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise . • F ADER Control T ur n the control kn[...]

Features of your vehicle 130 4 Using CD Play er 1. Button If the CD is loaded, turns to CD mode. If no CD , it displays “No Media” f or 3 sec- onds and returns to the previous mode. 2. Button (RANDOM) Press this button f or less than 0.8 sec- onds to activate ‘RDM’ mode and more than 0.8 seconds to activate ‘ALL RDM’ mode. It wil play t[...]

41 3 1 Features of your vehicle 8. Button • Press button to mo ve to child f older of the current folder and displa y the first song in the folder . Press TUNE/ ENTER knob to mov e to the f older display ed. It will pla y the first song in the f older . • Press button to mo ve to parent f older of the current folder and displa y the first song [...]

Features of your vehicle 132 4 2 . Folder pla ying order : ❋ If no song file is contained in the folder , that folder is not displa yed.[...]

41 3 3 Features of your vehicle CA UTION IN USING USB DEVICE • T o use an external USB de vice , make sure the device is not con- nected when starting up the vehi- cle. Connect the device after starting up. • If you start the engine when the USB device is connected, it may damage the USB device. (USB flashdrives are very sensitive to electric s[...]

Features of your vehicle 134 4 (Continued) • If the USB device is divided b y logical drives, only the music files on the highest-priority drive are recognized by car audio. • Devices such as MP3 Pla yer/ Cellular phone/Digital camera can be unrecognizable b y standard USB I/F can be unrecognizable. • Some non-standard USB de vices (MET AL CO[...]

41 3 5 Features of your vehicle Using USB device 1. Button (USB or A UX) If the auxiliar y de vice is connected, it s witches to A UX or USB mode to play the sound from the auxiliar y pla yer . If there is no auxiliar y de vice, then the message “No Media” will become dis- pla yed on the LCD f or 3 seconds and returns to previous mode. 2. Butto[...]

Features of your vehicle 136 4 7. Button • Press button to mo ve to child f older of the current folder and displa y the first song in the folder . Press TUNE/ ENTER knob to mov e to the f older display ed. It will pla y the first song in the f older . • Press button to mo ve to parent f older display the first song in the f older . Press TUNE/[...]

41 3 7 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE FOR USING THE iP od ® DEVICE • Some iPod ® models might not sup- port the communication protocol and the files will not be played. Supported iPod ® models: - iPod ® Mini - iPod ® 4th(Photo) ~ 6th(Classic) generation - iPod ® Nano 1st~4th generation - iPod ® T ouch 1st~2nd generation • The o[...]

Features of your vehicle 138 4 Using iP od ® ❋ iP od ® is a trademark of Apple Inc. 1. Button (iP od ® ) If iP od ® is connected, it s witches to the iP od ® mode from the pre vious mode to pla y the song files stored in the iP od ® . If there is no iP od ® connected, then it dis- pla ys the message "No Media" for 3 sec- onds and[...]

41 3 9 Features of your vehicle 7. Button Displa ys the information of the file cur- rently pla yed in the order of TITLE ➟ ARTIST ➟ ALBUM ➟ NORMAL DISPLA Y ➟ TITLE... (Displays no inf or ma- tion if the file has no song inf or mation.) 8. Knob & Button When you rotate the knob cloc kwise, it will displa y the songs (categor y) ahead of[...]

Features of your vehicle 140 4 Satellite Radio channels: SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio has ov er 130 channels, including 69 channels of 100% commercial-free music, plus sports, news , talk and enter tainment av ailable nationwide in your v ehicle. For more inf or mation and a complete list of SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio channels, visit sirius.com in the [...]

41 4 1 Features of your vehicle Using SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio Y our Kia vehicle is equipped with a 3 month complimentar y period of SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio so you ha ve access to ov er 130 channels of music, inf ormation, and enter tainment programming. Activation In order to e xtend or reactivate your sub- scription to SIRIUS ® Satellite Radi[...]

Features of your vehicle 142 4 5. Button Displa ys the information of the current channel as below when the b utton is pressed each time. • When default displa y is CA T(Categor y)/CH(Channel) ➟ Ar tist/Title ➟ Composer (if av ailable) ➟ Category/Channel... • When default displa y is AR T(Ar tist)/TITLE(Title) ➟ Category/Channel ➟ Com[...]

41 4 3 Features of your vehicle NO TE: If you need more inf ormation about Kia’ s Bluetooth ® wireless technology . Contact kia website “www .kia.com” (O WNERS>General Info>BLUET OOTH wireless technology). CA UTION IN USING BLUET OO TH ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CELLU- LAR PHONE • Do not use a cellular phone or perform Bluetooth ® wirel[...]

Features of your vehicle 144 4 BLUET OO TH ® PHONE OPERA TION (if equipped) 1. button : Raises or lowers speaker v olume. 2. button : Activates v oice recognition. 3. button : Places and transf ers calls. 4. b utton : Ends calls or cancels func- tions. n What is Bluetooth ® wireless technology? Bluetooth ® wireless technology is a wire- less tec[...]

41 4 5 Features of your vehicle ■ Receiving a Phone Call When receiving a phone call, a ringtone is audible from speak ers and the audio system changes into telephone mode. When receiving a phone call, “Incoming call” message and incoming phone num- ber (if av ailable) are displa yed on the audio . • T o Answer a Call: - Press button on the[...]

Features of your vehicle 146 4 NO TE: • In addition to streaming MP3 files, all music and sound files y our cellu- lar phone supports can be played by the audio system. • Bluetooth ® wireless technology compatible cellular phones m ust include A2DP and A VRCP capabili- ties. • Some A2DP and A VRCP compatible Bluetooth ® wireless technology [...]

41 4 7 Features of your vehicle NO TE: • If the phone is paired with two or more vehicles of the same model, some phones may not handle Bluetooth ® wireless technology devices of that name correctl y . In this case, you ma y need to change the name display ed on your phone. For example, if the vehicles' name is KMC CAR, you may need to c ha[...]

Features of your vehicle 148 4 • Changing Priority If se veral phones are paired with the audio system, the system attempts to connect f ollowing order when the Bluetooth ® wireless technology system is enabled: 1) “Prior ity” chec ked phone. 2) Pre viously connected phone 3) Gives up auto connection. ➀ Press b utton to enter SETUP mode. ?[...]

41 4 9 Features of your vehicle Contacts Sync (A utomatic Phonebook download setting) While in AD V ANCED menu, select “Contacts” to automatically save the contacts and call histor y in y our mobile phone each time you connect a mobile de vice, select ON. If y ou do not wish for automatic download, select OFF . It’ s not av ailable to mak e a[...]

Features of your vehicle 150 4 ■ Making a Phone Call • Direct Calling ➀ Press button. ➁ Sa y the follo wing command. - Call <John> : Connects the call to John. - Call <John> on <Mobile> : Connects the call to John’ s mobile phone number . - Call <John> at <Home> : Connects the call to john’ s home number . [...]

41 5 1 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ Tip A shortcut to each of the following func- tions is available: 1. Say “Call Name” • Dialing by Number A phone call can be made by dialing the spoken n umbers. The system can recog- nize single digits from z ero to nine. ➀ Press button. ➁ Sa y “Call”. ➂ Sa y “By number” when prompted. ?[...]

Features of your vehicle 152 4 • Adding Entry by Phone ➀ Press button. ➁ Sa y "Phonebook". ➂ Sa y "Add Entr y" after prompt. ➃ Sa y "By Phone" to proceed. ➄ Sa y “Y es” to confirm. ➅ Y our phone will star t to transfer phone/contact list to the audio system. This process ma y take ov er 10 min- utes d[...]

41 5 3 Features of your vehicle ■ Ke y matrix No . Class P aired H/P Empty Disconnected 1 SHORT LONG SHORT SHORT LONG [10sec] LONG [10sec] Normal mode BT SETUP menu Incoming Call Outgoing Call Active Call 2nd Call Not P aired Not Connecting -- Accept Call Connected - 2nd call 1st Call:waiting 2nd Call:active 2nd Call 2nd Call:waiting 1st Call:act[...]

5 Before driving / 5-3 Key positions / 5-4 Engine start/stop button / 5-6 S tarting the engine / 5-9 Manual transaxle / 5-12 Automatic transaxle / 5-15 Brake system / 5-23 ESC (Electronic stability contr ol) / 5-28 HAC (Hill-start assist control) / 5-32 VSM (V ehicle stability management) / 5-33 Active eco system / 5-36 Cruise control system / 5-37[...]

Driving your vehicle 2 5 W ARNING - ENGINE EXHA UST CAN BE DANGER OUS! Engine e xhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time , you smell e xhaust fumes inside the vehicle , open the win- dows immediately . • Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes contain carbon mono xide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness an[...]

53 Driving your vehicle Before entering vehic le • Be sure that all windows, outside mir- ror(s), and outside lights are clean. • Check the condition of the tires. • Check under the vehicle f or any sign of leaks. • Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if y ou intend to back up . Necessary inspections Fluid le vels, such as engine oil,[...]

Driving your vehicle 4 5 Illuminated ignition switc h Whene ver a front door is opened, the ignition s witch will illuminate for y our con- venience , provided the ignition s witch is not in the ON position. The light will go off immediately when the ignition s witch is turned on. It will also go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed. [...]

55 Driving your vehicle A CC (Accessory) The steering wheel is unlocked (if equipped) and electrical accessor ies are operativ e. ON The warning lights can be check ed bef ore the engine is star ted. This is the normal r unning position after the engine is star ted. Do not leav e the ignition s witch ON if the engine is not running to prev ent batt[...]

Driving your vehicle 6 5 Illuminated ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button Whene ver the front door is opened, the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button will illumi- nate f or your conv enience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed. It will also go off immedi- ately when the theft-alarm system is armed. ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button position[...]

57 Driving your vehicle A CC(Accessory) • W ith automatic transaxle Press the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button while it is in the OFF position without depressing the brak e pedal. If the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button is in the A CC position for more than 1 hour , the button is turned off automatically to pre vent battery discharge. ON • W ith automatic [...]

Driving your vehicle 8 5 ✽ ✽ NO TICE If you leave the ENGINE ST AR T/ STOP button in the ACC or ON position for a long time, the battery will discharge. W ARNING • Never press the ENGINE ST ART/ ST OP button while the vehic le is in motion except in an emer- gency . If the engine stops while the vehicle is in motion, this would result in loss[...]

59 Driving your vehicle Starting the engine with an igni- tion key (if equipped) 1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Manual T ransaxle - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch pedal and brak e pedal depressed while turning the ignition switch to the star t position. A utomatic T ransaxle - Pla[...]

Driving your vehicle 10 5 Starting the engine with a smar t key (if equipped) 1. Carr y the smar t ke y or leav e it inside the vehicle . 2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied 3. Automatic T ransaxle - Place the transaxle shift le ver in P (P ar k). Depress the brak e pedal fully . 4. Press the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP but- ton while depressi[...]

51 1 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly , you can start the engine by inserting the smart key in the smart key holder . When you pull out the smart key from the smart key holder , press the smart key and pull it out. (Continued) (Continued) • When the stop lamp fuse is blown, y[...]

Driving your vehicle 12 5 Manual transaxle operation The manual transaxle has 6 f orward gears. This shift pattern is impr inted on the shift knob . The transaxle is fully synchronized in all f orward gears so shifting to either a higher or a lower gear is easily accom- plished. Depress the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then release it sl[...]

51 3 Driving your vehicle • Dur ing cold weather , shifting may be difficult until the transaxle lubricant is warmed up. This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle. • If you've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into 1st or R (Re verse), leav e the shift lev er at neutral position and release the clutch. Depress the c[...]

Driving your vehicle 14 5 Good driving practices • Nev er take the v ehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is e xtremely hazardous. Alwa ys leave the v ehicle in gear . • Don't "r ide" the brak es. This can cause them to ov erheat and malfunction. Instead, when you are driving down a long hill, shift to a lower gear . Wh[...]

51 5 Driving your vehicle A utomatic transaxle operation The automatic transaxle has 6 f orward speeds and one re verse speed. The indi- vidual speeds are selected automatically , depending on the position of the shift le ver . ✽ ✽ NO TICE The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if the battery has been disconnected, may be somewhat abrupt. This [...]

Driving your vehicle 16 5 F or smooth operation, depress the brake pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a f orward or re verse gear . T ransaxle rang es The indicator light in the instrument clus- ter displa ys the shift lev er position when the ignition s witch is in the ON position. P (Park) Alwa ys come to a complete stop before shifting into[...]

51 7 Driving your vehicle R (Reverse) Use this position to drive the v ehicle backw ard. N (Neutral) The wheels and transaxle are not engaged. The vehicle will roll freely e ven on the slightest incline unless the parking brak e or ser vice brakes are applied. D (Drive) This is the normal forward driving posi- tion. The transaxle will automatically[...]

Driving your vehicle 18 5 Sports mode Whether the vehicle is stopped or in motion, spor ts mode is selected by push- ing the shift le ver from the D (Drive) posi- tion into the manual gate. T o retur n to D (Drive) range oper ation, push the shift le ver back into the main gate . In spor ts mode, mo ving the shift lev er backw ards and forw ards wi[...]

51 9 Driving your vehicle P addle shifter (if equipped) The paddle shifter is av ailable when the shift le ver is in the D position or the spor t mode. With the shift lever in the D position The paddle shifter can operate when the vehicle speed is more than 10km/h. Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the system [...]

Driving your vehicle 20 5 Shift-lock override If the shift le ver cannot be mov ed from the P (P ark) into R (Rev erse) position with the brak e pedal depressed, continue depressing the brak e, then do the follo w- ing: 1. Carefully remove the cap co vering the shift-lock access hole . 2. Inser t a key (or scre wdriver) into the access hole and pre[...]

52 1 Driving your vehicle • Exercise e xtreme caution when driving on a slipper y surf ace. Be especially careful when braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a slipper y surf ace, an abrupt change in vehicle speed can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle to go out of control. • Optimum vehicle perf or mance and economy i[...]

Driving your vehicle 22 5 Moving up a steep grade fr om a stand- ing start T o move up a steep g rade from a stand- ing star t, depress the brak e pedal, shift the shift le ver to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the gr ade, and release the parking brake . Depress the accelerator gr adually while rele[...]

52 3 Driving your vehicle P ower brakes Y our vehicle has po wer-assisted brak es that adjust automatically through normal usage. In the e vent that the pow er-assisted brak es lose power because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you can still stop your v ehicle by applying greater f orce to the brake pedal than y ou nor- mally would. The s[...]

Driving your vehicle 24 5 Disc brakes wear indicator Y our vehicle has disc br akes. When your br ake pads are worn and new pads are required, you will hear a high- pitched warning sound from your front brak es or rear brakes. Y ou may hear this sound come and go or it ma y occur whene ver you depress the br ake pedal. Please remember that some dri[...]

52 5 Driving your vehicle Releasing the parking brake Foot type T o release the par king brak e, depress the parking brake pedal a second time while applying the f oot brake. The pedal will automatically e xtend to the fully released position. Hand type T o release the par king brak e, first apply the f oot brake and pull up the parking brak e lev [...]

Driving your vehicle 26 5 If the parking brake does not release or does not release all the wa y , hav e the system check ed by an authorized Kia dealer . Check the br ake warning light by turning the ignition s witch ON (do not star t the engine). This light will illuminate when the parking brake is applied with the ignition s witch in the ST ART [...]

52 7 Driving your vehicle The ABS continuously senses the speed of the wheels. If the wheels are going to lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu- lates the h ydraulic brake pressure to the wheels. When you apply y our brakes under con- ditions which ma y lock the wheels, y ou ma y hear a “tik-tik’ ’ sound from the brak es, or feel a correspondi[...]

Driving your vehicle 28 5 ✽ ✽ NO TICE When you jump start your vehicle because of a drained battery , the engine may not run as smoothly and the ABS warning light may turn on at the same time. This happens because of the low battery voltage. It does not mean your ABS has malfunctioned. • Do not pump your brakes! • Have the battery recharged[...]

52 9 Driving your vehicle The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain v ehicle control under adverse conditions . It is not a substitute f or safe driving practices. F actors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether ESC will be eff ective in pre [...]

Driving your vehicle 30 5 ESC operation ESC ON condition • When the ignition is tur ned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi- cator lights illuminate f or appro ximately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned on. • Press the ESC OFF button f or at least half a second after turning the ignition ON to tur n ESC off . (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate). T o turn the [...]

53 1 Driving your vehicle Indicator light When the ignition s witch is tur ned ON, the indicator light illuminates, then goes off if ESC system is operating normally . The ESC indicator light blinks whene ver ESC is operating. ESC OFF indicator light comes on when either the ESC is turned off with the but- ton, or ESC f ails to operate when tur ned[...]

Driving your vehicle 32 5 Hill-start assist control (HA C) (if equipped) Hill star t Assist Control is a comf or t func- tion. The main intend is to prev ent the vehicle from rolling bac kwards while driv- ing off uphill on an inclined surf ace. HA C holds the braking pressure b uiltup by driver during stopping procedure for 2 seconds after releasi[...]

53 3 Driving your vehicle V ehicle stability management (VSM) (if equipped) This system provides further enhance- ments to vehicle stability and steering responses when a vehicle is driving on a slipper y road or a v ehicle detected changes in coefficient of friction between right wheels and left wheels when brak- ing. VSM operation When the VSM is[...]

Driving your vehicle 34 5 Good braking practices • Check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and that the parking brak e indicator light is out before driv- ing aw ay . • Dr iving through w ater may get the brak es wet. They can also get w et when the vehicle is w ashed. W et brak es can be dangerous! Y our vehicle will not stop as quic[...]

53 5 Driving your vehicle • Under some conditions your parking brak e can freeze in the engaged posi- tion. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brak es or if the brak es are wet. If there is a risk that the parking brake ma y freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shift l[...]

Driving your vehicle 36 5 Active ECO operation Active ECO helps impro ve fuel efficiency by controlling the engine and tr ansaxle. But fuel-efficiency can be changed by the driver's driving habits and road condi- tions. • When the Active ECO button is pressed the ECO indicator (green) will illuminate to show that the Activ e ECO is operating[...]

53 7 Driving your vehicle The cruise control system allows you to program the v ehicle to maintain a con- stant speed without depressing the accelerator pedal. This system is designed to function abov e approximately 40 km/h (25 mph). ✽ ✽ NO TICE During normal cruise control operation, when the SET switch is activated or reactivated after apply[...]

Driving your vehicle 38 5 3. Mov e the lev er (1) down (to SET -), and release it at the desired speed. Th e SET indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. Release the accel- erator at the same time. The desired speed will automatically be maintained. On a steep grade , the vehicle ma y slow down or speed up slightly while going dow[...]

53 9 Driving your vehicle T o temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on: If you w ant to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on, depress the accelerator pedal. Increased speed will not interf ere with the cr uise control oper- ation or change the set speed. T o retur n to the set speed, take y our foot off the accelerator . T o [...]

Driving your vehicle 40 5 T o resume cruising speed at more than appro ximately 40 km/h (25 mph): If any method other than the cruise ON/OFF s witch was used to cancel cruis- ing speed and the system is still activat- ed, the most recent set speed will auto- matically resume when the RES+ s witch is pushed. It will not resume, ho wev er , if the ve[...]

54 1 Driving your vehicle Y our vehicle's fuel econom y depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when y ou dr iv e. Each of these f actors affects how man y miles (kilometers) you can get from a gal- lon (liter) of fuel. T o operate your v ehicle as economically as possible , use the fol- lowing driving suggestions to help [...]

Driving your vehicle 42 5 • Remember, y our vehicle does not require e xtended war m-up . After the engine has star ted, allow the engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac- ing the vehicle in gear . In very cold weather , howe ver , give your engine a slightly longer warm-up period. • Don't "lug" or "ov er-rev" [...]

54 3 Driving your vehicle Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water , snow , ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, f ollow these suggestions: • Dr iv e cautiously and allow e xtra dis- tance f or braking. • Av oid sudden braking or steering. • When br aking with non-ABS brakes pump the brak e p[...]

Driving your vehicle 44 5 ✽ ✽ NO TICE The ESC system (if equipped) should be turned OFF prior to rocking the vehicle. Smooth cornering A void braking or gear changing in cor- ners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally , cor ners should alwa ys be taken under gentle acceleration. If you f ollow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a mi[...]

54 5 Driving your vehicle • Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's headlights. • Keep y our headlights clean and prop- erly aimed on vehicles not equipped with the automatic headlight aiming f eature. Dir ty or improperly aimed headlights will make it m uch more diffi- cult to see at night. • Av oid staring directly [...]

Driving your vehicle 46 5 Highway driving Tires Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pressures will result in ov erheating and possible f ailure of the tires. A void using worn or damaged tires which ma y result in reduced traction or tire fail- ure. ✽ ✽ NO TICE Never exceed the maximum tir e inflation pressu[...]

54 7 Driving your vehicle Se vere weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other prob- lems. T o minimize the problems of winter driving, you should f ollow these sugges- tions: Snowy or Icy conditions T o dr iv e your v ehicle in deep snow , it may be necessar y to use sno w tires on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is n[...]

Driving your vehicle 48 5 Use high quality ethylene gl ycol coolant Y our vehicle is deliv ered with high quality eth ylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps pre vent corrosion in the cooling system, lubri- cates the water pump and pre vents freezing. Be sure to replace or repl[...]

54 9 Driving your vehicle Don't let ice and snow accum u- late underneath Under some conditions, sno w and ice can build up under the f enders and inter- f ere with the steer ing. When dr iving in se vere winter conditions where this ma y happen, you should periodically check underneath the car to be sure the move- ment of the front wheels and[...]

Driving your vehicle 50 5 Tire and loading information label The label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire siz e, cold tire pressures recommended f or your vehicle , the number of people that can be in your v ehicle and v ehicle capacity weight. V ehicle capacity weight: 410 kg (904 lbs.) V ehicle capacity weight is the m[...]

55 1 Driving your vehicle T owing capacity: We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing. Cargo capacity: The cargo capacity of your v ehicle will increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants and the tongue load, if your v ehicle is equipped with a trailer . Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit - 1. Loca[...]

Driving your vehicle 52 5 C190F03JM Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity 385 kg W eight (849 lbs) Subtract Occupant B W eight 365 kg 73 kg (161 lbs) × 5 (805 lbs) C A vailab le Cargo and 20 kg Luggage weight (44 lbs) AB C Example 3 C190F02JM Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity 385 kg W eight (849 lbs) Subtract Occupant B W eight 340[...]

55 3 Driving your vehicle Certification label The cer tification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pil- lar . This label shows the maximum allow able weight of the fully loaded vehicle . This is called the GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the v ehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo . [...]

Driving your vehicle 54 5 W ARNING • Overloading your vehic le can cause heat buildup in y our vehicle's tires and possib le tire failure that could lead to a crash. • Overloading your vehic le can cause increased stopping dis- tances that could lead to a crash. • A crash resulting from poor handling vehicle dama ge , tire failure, or in[...]

55 5 Driving your vehicle This section will guide you in the proper loading of your v ehicle and/or trailer , to keep y our loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability , with or without a trailer . Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of the vehicle design perf or mance. Before loading y our vehicle , familiarize [...]

6 Road warning / 6-2 In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2 If the engine will not start / 6-3 Emergency starting / 6-4 If the engine overheats / 6-6 If you have a flat tire / 6-7 T owing / 6-15 What to do in an emergency[...]

What to do in an emergency 2 6 RO AD W ARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher ser v es as a warning to other drivers to e xercise e xtreme caution when approaching, ov er taking, or passing your v ehicle. It should be used whene ver emergency repairs are being made or when the vehi- cle is stopped near the edge of a road- way . De[...]

63 What to do in an emergency 3. Hav e all passengers get out of the vehicle . Be sure they all get out on the side of the vehicle that is a wa y from traffic. 4. When changing a flat tire, f ollow the instruction provided later in this sec- tion. If engine stalls while driving 1. Reduce your speed gradually , keeping a straight line. Mov e cautiou[...]

What to do in an emergency 4 6 EMERGENCY ST ARTING Connect cables in n umer ical order and disconnect in re verse order . Jump starting Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly . Therefore, to a void harm to yourself or damage to y our vehicle or batter y , follow these jump starting proce- dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom- mend that[...]

65 What to do in an emergency Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster batter y is 12- volt and that its negativ e terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster batter y is in another vehicle , do not allow the v ehicles to touch. 3. T ur n off all unnecessary electr ical loads. 4. Connect the jumper cables in the e xact sequence shown in the ill[...]

What to do in an emergency 6 6 IF THE ENGINE O VERHEA TS If your temper ature gauge indicates over- heating, you will e xperience a loss of power , or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too hot. If this hap- pens, y ou should: 1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is saf e to do so. 2. Place the shift lev er in P (automatic[...]

67 What to do in an emergency IF Y OU HA VE A FLA T TIRE Jack and tools The spare tire, jac k, jack handle and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compar tment. Remov e the luggage under tra y out of the wa y to reach the equipment. (1) Jac k handle (2) Jac k (3) Wheel lug nut wrench Jacking instructions The jack is pro vided for emergen[...]

What to do in an emergency 8 6 Removing and storing the spare tire T ur n the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise . Store the tire in the re verse order of remov al. T o prev ent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly . Changing tires 1. P ark on a lev el surface and apply the parking [...]

69 What to do in an emergency 4. Remo ve the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jac k handle, and spare tire from the vehicle . 5. Bloc k both the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite the jack position. 6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun- terclockwise one turn each, but do not remov e any nut until the tire has been raised off the ground[...]

What to do in an emergency 10 6 7. Place the jack at the front or rear jacking position closest to the tire you are changing. Place the jack at the designated locations under the frame. The jac king positions are plates welded to the frame with two tabs and a raised dot to inde x with the jack. 8. Inser t the jack handle into the jac k and turn it [...]

61 1 What to do in an emergency 10. T o install the wheel, hold it on the studs, put the wheel nuts on the studs and tighten them finger tight. Jiggle the tire to be sure it is completely seated, then tighten the nuts as much as possib le with your fingers again. 11. Lower the v ehicle to the ground by turning the wheel nut wrench counterclockwise [...]

What to do in an emergency 12 6 If you ha ve a tire gauge , remov e the valv e cap and check the air pressure. If the pressure is lower than recom- mended, drive slowly to the nearest ser vice station and inflate to the cor- rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust it until it is correct. Alwa ys reinstall the valv e cap after checking or adjusting[...]

61 3 What to do in an emergency Important - use of compact spare tire (if equipped) Y our vehicle is equipped with a com- pact spare tire. This compact spare tire takes up less space than a regu- lar-size tire . This tire is smaller than a conv entional tire and is designed f or temporary use only . The compact spare should be inflat- ed to 420 kP [...]

What to do in an emergency 14 6 • Do not take this v ehicle through an automatic car wash while the com- pact spare tire is installed. • The compact spare tire should not be installed on the front axle if the vehicle m ust be driven in snow or on ice. • Do not use the compact spare tire on any other v ehicle because this tire has been designe[...]

61 5 What to do in an emergency T O WING T owing service If emergency towing is necessary , we recommend having it done b y an author- ized Kia dealer or a commercial to w-tr uc k ser vice . Proper lifting and towing proce- dures are necessar y to pre vent damage to the vehicle . The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is recommended. It is acceptable [...]

What to do in an emergency 16 6 When towing y our vehicle in an emer- gency without wheel dollies : 1. Set the ignition s witch in the ACC posi- tion. 2. Place the shift lev er in N (Neutral). 3. Release the parking brak e. CA UTION Failure to place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral) ma y cause inter- nal damage to the transaxle.[...]

7 Engine compartment / 7-2 Maintenance services / 7-3 Owner maintenance / 7-5 Maintenance schedule / 7-7 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-12 Engine oil / 7-15 Engine coolant / 7-17 Brake/clutch fluid / 7-20 W asher fluid / 7-21 Parking brake / 7-22 Air cleaner / 7-23 Climate control air filter / 7-24 Wiper blades / 7-25 Battery / 7-28[...]

Maintenance 2 7 ENGINE COMP ARTMENT ■ ■ 2.4L Engine ■ ■ 2.0L Engine * The actual engine room in the vehicle ma y differ from the illustr ation. 1. Engine coolant reser v oir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. P ositive battery ter minal 7. Negative battery ter minal 8. Windshield washer fl[...]

73 Maintenance MAINTENANCE SER VICES Y ou should e xercise the utmost care to pre vent damage to your v ehicle and injur y to y ourself whenev er performing any maintenance or inspection proce- dures. Should you ha ve an y doubts concer ning the inspection or ser vicing of y our vehi- cle, we strongly recommend that y ou hav e an authorized Kia dea[...]

Maintenance 4 7 Owner maintenance precautions Improper or incomplete ser vice ma y result in problems . This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perf or m. As e xplained ear lier in this section, se v- eral procedures can be done only b y an authorized Kia dealer with special tools. ✽ ✽ NO TICE Improper ow[...]

75 Maintenance O WNER MAINTENANCE The f ollowing lists are vehicle chec ks and inspections that should be perf or med by the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated to help ensure saf e, dependable operation of y our vehi- cle. Any adv erse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible . The[...]

Maintenance 6 7 At least monthly: • Check the coolant le vel in the engine coolant reser v oir . • Check the operation of all e xterior lights, including the stoplights , tur n sig- nals and hazard warning flashers. • Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare. At least twice a year (i.e., e very Spring and Fall) : • Che[...]

77 Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Engine control system MAINTENANCE INTERV ALS MAINTENANCE ITEM Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes fir st × 1,000 km 8 16 2 4 32 40 48 56 64 7 2 8 0 88 96 10 4 1 12 120 12 8 # Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 Engine oil & engine oil filter R RR R R R RRRRRR R R RR (GDI engine) (1[...]

Maintenance 8 7 Chassis and body Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes fir st × 1,000 km 8 16 2 4 3 2 4 0 48 5 6 64 72 80 8 8 96 104 11 2 1 20 12 8 # Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 Air conditioner compressor operation & II II I refrigerant amount * Climate control air filter* R R R RRRR R Exhaust pipes, heat shiel[...]

79 Maintenance Chassis and body (Contin ued) Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes fir st × 1,000 km 8 16 2 4 3 2 4 0 48 5 6 64 72 80 8 8 96 104 11 2 1 20 12 8 # Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 Automatic tr ansaxle fluid* (1) R Chassis & underbody bolts & nuts I I I I I I IIIIII I I II Tire condition & infl[...]

Maintenance 10 7 Chart symbols: I- Inspect these items and their related par ts. If necessar y , correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace. R- Replace or change L- Lubricate. (1) Ref er to the lubr icant and coolant specifications in the Owner’ s Manual. (2) More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions. (3) More frequen[...]

71 1 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USA GE CONDITIONS (T -GDI ENGINE) The f ollowing items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under sev ere dr iving conditions. Ref er to the char t below f or the appropr iate maintenance intervals. R : Replace SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS A - Repeatedly driving shor ts distanse of less than 8 [...]

Maintenance 12 7 EXPLANA TION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS Engine oil and filter The engine oil and filter should be changed at the inter v als specified in the maintenance schedule. If the car is being driven in se vere conditions , more fre- quent oil and filter changes are required. Drive belts Inspect all drive belts f or evidence of cuts, cr[...]

71 3 Maintenance Air cleaner filter A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom- mended when the filter is replaced. Spark plugs Make sure to install ne w spark plugs of the correct heat range. V alve clearance Inspect e xcessive v alve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary . An authorized Kia dealer should perf or m the operation. Co[...]

Maintenance 14 7 P arking brake Inspect the parking brake system includ- ing the parking brake pedal and cab les. Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotor s Check the pads f or e xcessive wear , discs f or r un out and wear , and calipers for fluid leakage. Exhaust pipe and muffler Visually inspect the e xhaust pipes, muf- fler and hangers f or cracks[...]

71 5 Maintenance ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil le vel 1. Be sure the vehicle is on le vel ground. 2. Star t the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. T ur n the engine off and wait f or a fe w minutes (about 5 minutes) f or the oil to return to the oil pan. 4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-inser t it full[...]

Maintenance 16 7 Changing the engine oil and filter Hav e engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. W ARNING Used engine oil may cause irrita- tion or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for pr olonged periods of time. Used engine oil contains ch[...]

71 7 Maintenance ENGINE COOLANT The high-pressure cooling system has a reser v oir filled with year-round antifreeze coolant. The reser voir is filled at the f ac- tor y . Check the antifreez e protection and coolant le vel at least once a year , at the beginning of the winter season, and bef ore trav eling to a colder climate. Checking the coolant[...]

Maintenance 18 7 Check the condition and connections of all cooling system hoses and heater hoses. Replace any s wollen or deterio- rated hoses. The coolant le vel should be filled between F (MAX) and L (MIN) marks on the side of the coolant reser v oir when the engine is cool. If the coolant le vel is low , add enough distilled (deionizer) w ater [...]

71 9 Maintenance Changing the coolant Hav e the coolant changed by an author- ized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. CA UTION Put a thick c loth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to pre vent the coolant from o verflowing into engine parts such as the alternator .[...]

Maintenance 20 7 BRAKE/CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUID Checking the brake/c lutch* fluid level Check the fluid le vel in the reservoir peri- odically . The fluid lev el should be between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reser v oir . Bef ore removing the reser v oir cap and adding brak e/clutch* fluid, clean the area around the reser v oir cap thoro[...]

72 1 Maintenance W ASHER FLUID Checking the washer fluid le vel Check the fluid le vel in the w asher fluid reser v oir and add fluid if necessar y . Plain water ma y be used if washer fluid is not av ailable . Howe ver , use washer solvent with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli- mates to pre vent freezing. W ARNING - Coolant • Do not use ra[...]

Maintenance 22 7 P ARKING BRAKE Checking the parking brake T ype A Check whether the strok e is within spec- ification when the parking brake pedal is depressed with 20 kg (44 lb , 196 N) of f orce. Also , the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a f air- ly steep grade . If the stroke is more or less than speci- fied, hav e the [...]

72 3 Maintenance AIR CLEANER Filter replacement It must be replaced when necessary , and should not be washed. Y ou can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element. Clean the filter by using compressed air . Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle is oper ated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace [...]

Maintenance 24 7 CLIMA TE CONTROL AIR FIL TER (IF EQUIPPED) Filter inspection The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the Maintenance Schedule. If the v ehicle is operated in se verely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads f or a long per iod, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier . When you replac[...]

72 5 Maintenance WIPER BLADES Blade inspection ✽ ✽ NO TICE Commercial hot waxes applied by auto- matic car washes have been known to make the windshield difficult to clean. Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with f oreign matter can reduce the eff ectiveness of the wind- shield wipers. Common sources of con- tamination a[...]

Maintenance 26 7 Front windshield wiper b lade 1. Raise the wiper arm and tur n the wiper blade assemb ly to expose the plastic locking clip . 2. Compress the clip and slide the blade assembly do wnward. 3. Lift it off the arm. 4. Install the blade assemb ly in the re verse order of remov al. Front windshield wiper b lade 1. Raise the wiper arm and[...]

72 7 Maintenance 2. Open the cover of the b lade. 3. Compress the clip behind the wiper arm and lift it off the ar m. 4. Install the blade assembly until it clic ks into place 5. Close the co ver of blade . 6. Place back the wiper arm to the prop- er position. OED070113 OED070114[...]

Maintenance 28 7 B A TTER Y For best battery service • Keep the battery securely mounted. • Keep the battery top clean and dr y . • K eep the ter minals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. • Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the batter y immediately with a solution of water and baking soda. •[...]

72 9 Maintenance Battery recharging Y our vehicle has a maintenance-free , calcium-based batter y . • If the batter y becomes discharged in a shor t time (because, f or e xample, the headlights or interior lights were left on while the vehicle w as not in use), recharge it by slo w charging (tr ic kle) f or 10 hours. • If the batter y gr aduall[...]

Maintenance 30 7 Reset items Items should be reset after the batter y has been discharged or the batter y has been disconnected. • Auto down windo w (See section 4) • Sunroof (See section 4) • T rip computer (See section 4) • Climate control system (See section 4) • Clock (See section 4) • Audio (See section 4) (Continued) • Disconnec[...]

73 1 Maintenance TIRES AND WHEELS Tire care F or proper maintenance, saf ety , and maximum fuel econom y , you must alwa ys maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and sta y within the load limits and weight distribution recommended f or your v ehicle. Recommended cold tire inflation pressures All tire pressures (including the spare) should b[...]

Maintenance 32 7 W ARNING - Tire inflation Overinflation or underinflation can reduce tire life, adver sely affect vehic le handling, and lead to sudden tire failure. This could result in loss of vehicle control and potential injury . CA UTION - Tire pressure Alwa ys observe the following: • Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After veh[...]

73 3 Maintenance Checking tire inflation pressure Check y our tires once a month or more. Also , check the tire pressure of the spare tire. How to chec k Use a good quality gage to check tire pressure. Y ou can not tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by look- ing at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated ev en when they're u[...]

Maintenance 34 7 Tire rotation T o equalize tread wear , it is recom- mended that the tires be rotated e very 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear de velops . During rotation, check the tires f or correct balance. When rotating tires, chec k for une ven wear and damage. Abnor mal wear is usually caused by incorrect tire pres- sure, i[...]

73 5 Maintenance Wheel alignment and tire balance The wheels on your v ehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the f actor y to give y ou the longest tire lif e and best ov erall perf or mance. In most cases, y ou will not need to hav e your wheels aligned again. Howe ver , if you notice unusual tire wear or y our vehicle pulling one w ay or [...]

Maintenance 36 7 Compact spare tire replacement A compact spare tire has a shor ter tread lif e than a regular size tire. Replace it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars on the tire . The replacement compact spare tire should be the same size and design tire as the one provided with y our new v ehicle and should be mounted on the same com[...]

73 7 Maintenance Tire traction Tire traction can be reduced if y ou drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slipper y road surf aces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear . Slow down whene v er there is rain, snow or ice on the road, to reduce the possibility of losing con- trol of the vehicle . Tire main[...]

Maintenance 38 7 94 - Load Inde x, a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carr y . H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating char t in this section f or additional information. Wheel size designation Wheels are also marked with impor- tant inf or mation that you need if y ou e ver ha ve to replace one . The f ollow- ing [...]

73 9 Maintenance 4. Tire pl y composition and material The number of la yers or plies of rub- ber-coated f abr ic in the tire . Tire manuf acturers also must indicate the materials in the tire, which include steel, nylon, poly ester , and others. The letter "R" means radial ply con- struction; the letter "D" means diago- nal or [...]

Maintenance 40 7 These grades are molded on the side-walls of passenger v ehicle tires. The tires av ailable as standard or optional equipment on your v ehicles ma y vary with respect to grade. T raction - AA, A, B & C The traction gr ades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C . Those grades represent the tires ability to stop on wet pa v[...]

74 1 Maintenance Tire terminology and definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on the tire. Air pressure is e xpressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo- pascal (kP a). Accessory W eight : This means the combined weight of optional acces- sories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transax[...]

Maintenance 42 7 Occupant Distribution : Designated seating positions. Outward F acing Sidewall: The side of a asymmetrical tire that has a par- ticular side that f aces outward when mounted on a v ehicle. The outward f acing sidewall bears white lettering or bears manuf acturer , brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the s[...]

74 3 Maintenance All season tires Kia specifies all season tires on some models to provide good per- f or mance f or use all year round, including snowy and icy road condi- tions. All season tires are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall. Snow tires hav e better snow tr action than all season tires and ma y be mo[...]

Maintenance 44 7 Radial-ply tires Radial-ply tires provide impro ved tread lif e, road hazard resistance and smoother high speed ride. The radi- al-ply tires used on this v ehicle are of belted construction, and are selected to complement the ride and handling characteristics of your v ehicle. Radial-ply tires hav e the same load carr ying capacity[...]

74 5 Maintenance FUSES A vehicle’ s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage b y fuses. This vehicle has 2 fuse panels , one locat- ed in the driver’ s side panel bolster , the other in the engine compar tment near the batter y . If any of y our vehicle’ s lights, acces- sories, or controls do not work, check the appropr[...]

Maintenance 46 7 Instrument panel fuse replace- ment 1. T ur n the ignition s witch and all other s witches off. 2. Open the fuse panel cover . 3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the remov al tool provided in the engine compar tment fuse panel. 4. Check the remov ed fuse; replace it if it is blo wn. 5. Push in a new fuse of the same ratin[...]

74 7 Maintenance Memory fuse Y our vehicle is equipped with a memory fuse to pre vent battery discharge if your vehicle is park ed without being operated f or prolonged per iods. Use the f ollowing procedures bef ore par king the v ehicle for prolonged periods. 1. T urn off the engine. 2. T ur n off the headlights and tail lights. 3. Open the dr iv[...]

Maintenance 48 7 Main fuse If the main fuse is blo wn, it must be remov ed as follo ws: 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 3. Remove the n uts shown in the picture abov e. 4. Replace the fuse with a ne w one of the same rating. 5. Reinstall in the rev erse order of remov al. Multi fuse If the multi fuse is b lown, it[...]

74 9 Maintenance If the button starting fuse is blown, it must be remov ed as follo ws: 1. Open the cover in the engine compe- tent. 2. Replace the fuse with a ne w one of the same rating. 3. Close the cover . ✽ ✽ NO TICE If the multi or starting fuse is blown, consult an authorized Kia dealer . O TF070022[...]

Maintenance 50 7 ✽ ✽ NO TICE Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehi- cle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label. * : if euqipped Engine compartment fuse panel O TF070023/OTF070026/O VG079025L/O VG079026 Instrument panel fuse p[...]

75 1 Maintenance Instrument panel fuse panel Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Pr otected MODULE 3 7.5A K ey Solenoid, Spor t Mode Switch PDM 1 25A Smar t K ey Control Module POWER OUTLET 15A F ront P ower Outlet MODULE 5 7.5A Smar t K ey Control Module, Rear Seat Warmer Relay LH/RH MODULE 2 7.5A BCM, P anorama Sunroof, Rain Sensor TR UNK 10A I/P Junct[...]

Maintenance 52 7 Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Pr otected MODULE 1 7.5A Head Lamp Lev eling Device Actuator LH/RH, A uto Head Lamp Leveling De vice Module, Driver IMS Module, A TM Lev er Indicator , BCM, A/C Control Module, Electro Chromic Mirror , Lane K eeping Assist Module, Instrument Cluster V ACCUM 20A V acuum Pump, V acuum Switch A/BAG 15A T [...]

75 3 Maintenance Engine compartment fuse panel Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Pr otected MUL TI FUSE IP B+ 2 60A I/P Junction Bo x (P/SEA T DR V 30A, P/SEA T P ASS 20A, AMP 30A, PDM 2 7.5A, IPS 5, IPS 6, ARISU 2) B+ 4 (Not Used) 60A - IGN 2 40A E/R Fuse & Relay Bo x (Star t Relay), Fuse & Rela y Box (PDM 3(IG 2) Rela y), Ignition Switch ABS [...]

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75 5 Maintenance Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Pr otected HORN 15A EMS Box (Horn Rela y), E/R Fuse & Relay Bo x (B/Hor n Rela y) F/PUMP 20A EMS Box (F/Pump Rela y) ECU 3 15A PCM SNSR 1 15A Oxygen Sensor (Up/Down), E/R Fuse & Rela y Box (C/F AN (HI/LO) Relay) INJECT OR 10A EMS Box (F/Pump Rela y) SNSR 3 10A Camshaft P osition Sensor #1, #2, [...]

Maintenance 56 7 APPEARANCE CARE Exterior care Exterior general caution It is very impor tant to f ollow the label directions when using any chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warning and caution statements that appear on the label. Finish maintenance W ashing T o help protect your vehicle’ s finish from rust and deter ioration, w ash it thorou[...]

75 7 Maintenance W axing W ax the vehicle when w ater will no longer bead on the paint. Alwa ys wash and dry the vehicle bef ore waxing. Use a good quality liquid or paste wax, and f ollow the manuf acturer’ s instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect it and to maintain its luster . Removing oil, tar , and similar mater ials with a spot remov e[...]

Maintenance 58 7 Bright-metal maintenance • T o remov e road tar and insects, use a tar remov er , not a scraper or other shar p object. • T o protect the surfaces of bright-metal par ts from corrosion, apply a coating of wax or chrome preservativ e and r ub to a high luster . • During winter weather or in coastal areas, co ver the bright met[...]

75 9 Maintenance Aluminum or chr ome wheel mainte- nance The aluminum or chrome wheels are coated with a clear protective finish. • Do not use any abrasiv e cleaner , pol- ishing compound, solvent, or wire brushes on aluminum or chrome wheels. The y may scratch or damage the finish. • Clean the wheel when it has cooled. • Use only a mild soap[...]

Maintenance 60 7 T o help prevent corrosion Y ou can help pre vent corrosion from get- ting star ted by observing the follo wing: Keep y our vehicle c lean The best wa y to prev ent corrosion is to keep y our vehicle clean and free of cor- rosive materials. Attention to the under- side of the vehicle is particular ly impor- tant. • If you liv e i[...]

76 1 Maintenance Interior care Interior general precautions Pre vent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting the dashboard because they ma y cause damage or discoloration. If they do con- tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme- diately . See the instr uctions f or the prop- er wa y to clean vinyl. Cleaning the upholster[...]

Maintenance 62 7 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM The emission control system of your vehicle is co vered b y a written limited warranty . Please see the warranty inf or- mation contained in the W arranty & Maintenance booklet in your v ehicle. Y our vehicle is equipped with an emis- sion control system to meet all applicable emission regulations. There[...]

76 3 Maintenance Canister Fuel vapors gener ated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and stored in the onboard canister . When the engine is running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the canister are dra wn into the surge tank through the purge control solenoid valv e. Purge Control Solenoid V alve (PCSV) The purge control solenoid valv e is con- trolled [...]

Maintenance 64 7 • Do not operate the engine in confined or closed areas (such as garages) any more than what is necessar y to mo ve the vehicle in or out of the area. • When the vehicle is stopped in an open area f or more than a shor t time with the engine running, adjust the ventilation system (as needed) to dr aw outside air into the vehicl[...]

Dimensions / 8-2 Bulb wattage / 8-2 Tir es and wheels / 8-3 Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4 V ehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-6 V ehicle certification label / 8-6 Tir e specification and pressure label / 8-7 Engine number / 8-7 Specifications & Consumer inf or mation 8[...]

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects 2 8 Item mm (in.) Over all length 4845 (190.7) Over all width 1830 (72.0) Over all height 1455 (57.3) F ront tread 1601 (63.0)* 1 /1595 (62.8)* 2 /1591 (62.6)* 3 Rear tread 1601 (63.0)* 1 /1595 (62.8)* 2 /1591 (62.6)* 3 Wheelbase 2795 (110.0) BULB W A TT A GE * : If equipped * 1 : with [...]

83 Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects TIRES AND WHEELS CA UTION When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle. Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularl y . * Normal load : Up to 3 persons Inflation pressure kP a (psi) Front Rear Front Rear P205[...]

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects 4 8 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAP A CITIES T o help achiev e proper engine and power train perf or mance and durability , use only lubricants of the proper quality . The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel econom y . These lubricants and[...]

85 Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects Recommended SAE viscosity number Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an eff ect on fuel economy and cold weather operating (engine star t and engine oil flow ability). Lower viscosity engine oils can provide better fuel econom y and cold weather perf or mance, ho we ver , higher vis[...]

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects 6 8 The vehicle identification n umber (VIN) is the number used in registering your v ehi- cle and in all legal matters per taining to its ownership , etc. VIN label The VIN is also on a plate attached to the top of the dashboard. The number on the plate can easily be seen through the w[...]