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Safety features of your vehicle

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- Never sit with the hips shifted

towards 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.

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- Never put a heavy load in the

front passenger seat.

- Never excessively recline the

front passenger seatback.

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- Never place the feet on the front

passenger seatback.

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Summary of Contents for 2012 Forte

Page 1: ...this Owner s Manual is accurate at the time of publication However Kia reserves the right to make changes at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement can be carried out This manua...

Page 2: ...new vehicle KIA offers a great variety of options components and features for its various models Therefore some of the equipment described in this manual along with the various illustrations may not...

Page 3: ...r vehicle at a glance Safety features of your vehicle Features of your vehicle Driving your vehicle What to do in an emergency Maintenance Specifications Consumer information Index table of contents I...

Page 4: ...I Index I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 5: ...ntrol system 5 33 Defroster 4 67 Dimensions 8 2 Door locks 4 12 Economical operation 5 37 Emergency starting 6 4 Emission control system 7 65 Engine compartment 2 4 7 2 Engine coolant 7 25 Engine numb...

Page 6: ...ol system 4 69 Manual transaxle 5 12 Mirrors 4 35 Owner maintenance 7 4 Parking brake 7 31 Power steering fluid 7 29 Rearview camera 4 58 Recommended lubricants and capacities 8 4 Remote keyless entry...

Page 7: ...n label 8 6 Vehicle identification number VIN 8 6 Vehicle load limit 5 46 Vehicle weight 5 51 Washer fluid 7 30 Windows 4 20 Windshield defrosting and defogging 4 85 Winter driving 5 43 Wiper blades 7...

Page 8: ...1 How to use this manual 1 2 Fuel requirements 1 3 Vehicle break in process 1 4 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster 1 5 Introduction I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 9: ...ect it has an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual Sections This manual has eight sections plus an index Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance...

Page 10: ...ol 2 Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol 3 Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol E85 fuel is an alternative fuel com prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 per cent gasoline and is manufactured exclusively f...

Page 11: ...y be sure to Observe all regulations regarding reg istration and insurance Determine that acceptable fuel is avail able A030000AUN No special break in period is needed By following a few simple precau...

Page 12: ...tor Malfunction indicator Air bag warning light Cruise indicator Cruise SET indicator Low fuel level warning light For more detailed explanations refer to Instrument cluster in section 4 Door ajar war...

Page 13: ...2 Interior overview 2 2 Instrument panel overview 2 3 Engine compartment 2 4 Your vehicle at a glance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 14: ...Power window switches 4 20 6 Instrument panel illumination control knob 4 40 7 ESC OFF button 5 28 8 Front wiper deicer button 4 68 9 Steering wheel tilt lever 4 33 10 Hood release lever 4 23 11 Clut...

Page 15: ...l 5 33 7 Driver s air bag 3 47 8 Advanced lighting speaker switch 4 96 9 Steering wheel 4 32 10 Ignition switch or ENGINE START STOP button 5 4 5 6 11 Digital clock 4 92 12 Hazard 4 58 6 2 13 Audio 4...

Page 16: ...31 5 Fuse box 7 50 6 Positive battery terminal 7 34 7 Negative battery terminal 7 34 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7 30 9 Radiator cap 7 27 10 Engine oil dipstick 7 24 11 Power steering fluid r...

Page 17: ...3 Seat 3 2 Seat belts 3 15 Child restraint system 3 27 Airbag supplemental restraint system 3 35 Safety features of your vehicle I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 18: ...ment Front passenger s seat 6 Seat adjustment forward backward 7 Seatback recliner 8 Seat warmer switch 9 Walk in seat for 2door vehicle only 10 Headrest adjustment Rear seat 11 Armrest 12 Headrest ad...

Page 19: ...n you return the seatback to its upright position hold the seatback and return it slowly and be sure there are no other occupants around the seat If the seatback is returned without being held and con...

Page 20: ...ck angle To recline the seatback 1 Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback recline lever 2 Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire 3 Relea...

Page 21: ...um effectiveness in case of an accident the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant s head Generally the center of gravi...

Page 22: ...elease it Adjust the headrest so that it properly supports the head and neck Adjusting the height up and down To raise the headrest pull it up to the desired position 1 To lower the head rest push and...

Page 23: ...e provided to warm the front seats during cold weather With the ignition switch in the ON position push either of the switches to warm the driver s seat or the front passenger s seat During mild weath...

Page 24: ...ers while the seat warmer is in operation Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warmers Damage to the seat warming components could occur WARNING Seat warmer burns Passengers...

Page 25: ...an acci dent they could come loose from the pocket and injure vehicle occu pants OMG039017 WARNING Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving or when the passenger s seat is occupie...

Page 26: ...pen the trunk 4 Pull out the lock release knob 5 Fold the seatback forward and down firmly 6 To use the rear seat lift and push the seatback backward firmly until it clicks into place 7 Return the rea...

Page 27: ...cushion 3 Lift the rear portion of the seat cush ion Stand the rear seat cushion verti cally 4 Remove the headrest from the rear seatback 5 Stow the headrest by inserting the headrest poles into the h...

Page 28: ...e rear seatback to its upright position after being folded down Be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle Do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckle to get caught or pinched in the re...

Page 29: ...head as possible For this reason the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe injury to an occupa...

Page 30: ...st raise it as far as it can go then press the release button 1 while pulling the headrest upward 2 To reinstall the headrest put the head rest poles 3 into the holes while press ing the release butto...

Page 31: ...lts A twisted belt can t do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt webbing is straight and not twist ed Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware If the...

Page 32: ...hin the 6 seconds the warning light will turn off immediately If the driver s seat belt is not fastened when the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km h 6 mph the seat belt warning light and chime will operate...

Page 33: ...owever the belt will lock into position It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly NOTICE If you are not able to pull out the seat belt from the retractor firmly pull the belt out and re...

Page 34: ...tab locks into the buckle When not securing a child restraint the seat belt operates in the same way as the driver s seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor Type It automatically adjusts to the proper...

Page 35: ...ion is intended to facilitate child restraint installation To convert from the automatic locking feature to the emergency locking operation mode allow the unbuckled seat belt to fully retract When usi...

Page 36: ...e enough When the vehicle stops suddenly or if the occupant tries to lean forward too quickly the seat belt retractor will lock into position In certain frontal collisions the pre tensioner will activ...

Page 37: ...assenger compartment These are normal oper ating conditions and are not haz ardous Although it is harmless the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should not be breathed for prolonged peri ods Was...

Page 38: ...proxi mately 6 seconds or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven please have an authorized KIA deal er inspect the pre tensioner seat belt or SRS air bag system as soon as possible WARNIN...

Page 39: ...or riding in a motor vehi cle If the vehicle or pre tensioner seat belt must be discarded con tact an authorized KIA dealer WARNING All occupants of the vehicle must wear their seat belts at all time...

Page 40: ...lt out of position Children are given the most safety in the event of an accident when they are restrained by a proper restraint system in the rear seat If a larger child over age 12 must be seat ed i...

Page 41: ...osition when the vehicle is moving A seat belt cannot provide proper protection if the person is lying down in the rear seat or if the front seat is in a reclined position WARNING Riding with a reclin...

Page 42: ...ot be used because they may damage and weaken the fabric C020403ASA When to replace seat belts The entire in use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has been involved in...

Page 43: ...seat must be used Before buying a particular child restraint system make sure it fits your vehicle seat and seat belts and fits your child Follow all the instructions provided by the manufacturer when...

Page 44: ...that hooks over a seatback it may not pro vide adequate security in an acci dent Seat belts can become very hot especially when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight Always check the seat belt buck...

Page 45: ...sion if the child restraint is not properly anchored to the car and the child is not properly restrained in the child restraint Before installing the child restraint system read the instructions suppl...

Page 46: ...the child restraint system in the seat and route the lap shoulder belt around or through the restraint follow ing the restraint manufacturer s instructions Be sure the seat belt web bing is not twist...

Page 47: ...uto Lock mode To remove the child restraint press the release button on the buckle and then pull the lap shoulder belt out of the restraint and allow the seat belt to retract fully When the seat belt...

Page 48: ...ecure the child restraint seat OTD039033L OTD039032L WARNING Tether strap Never mount more than one child restraint to a single tether or to a single lower anchorage point The increased load caused by...

Page 49: ...right rear seat backs to indi cate the position of the lower anchors for child restraints WARNING Child restraint check Check that the child restraint sys tem is secure by pushing and pulling it in d...

Page 50: ...atly increases WARNING LATCH lower anchors LATCH lower anchors are only to be used with the left and right rear outboard seating positions Never attempt to attach a LATCH equipped seat in the center s...

Page 51: ...BAG ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM OMG039025 The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration WARNING Even in vehicles with air bags you and your passengers must always wea...

Page 52: ...rotection in a severe collision the air bags must inflate rapidly The speed of air bag inflation is a consequence of extremely short time in which a collision occurs and the need to get the air bag be...

Page 53: ...is the case wash and rinse with the cold water immediately and consult the doctor if the symptom persists C040903AUN Installing a child restraint on a front passenger s seat is forbidden Never place a...

Page 54: ...ules 5 Retractor pre tensioner assemblies 6 Anchor pre tensioner assemblies 7 Air bag warning light 8 SRS control module SRSCM 9 Front impact sensors 10 Side impact sensors 11 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF in...

Page 55: ...nel above the glove box When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently severe impact to the front of the vehicle it will automatically deploy the front air bags Upon deployment tear seams molded directly into...

Page 56: ...3L Driver s front air bag 3 WARNING Do not install or place any acces sories drink holder cassette holder sticker etc on the front passenger s panel above the glove box in a vehicle with a pas senger...

Page 57: ...the SRS is not working properly If this occurs have your vehicle immediately inspected by an authorized KIA dealer Before you replace a fuse or dis connect a battery terminal turn the ignition switch...

Page 58: ...flate if necessary in frontal crashes You will find the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator on the center facia panel This system detects the conditions 1 4 in the following table and activates or deactiv...

Page 59: ...sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as an infant depending on his her physique or posture 3 Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat 4 The PASS...

Page 60: ...or 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 excessively rec...

Page 61: ...ned to the ON position or after the engine is started If the front passenger seat is occupied the occupant detection sensor will then classify the front passenger after several more seconds B990A01O W...

Page 62: ...bjects such as tools when occupying the front passenger seat This can adverse ly affect the occupant detection system Do not use accessory seat covers on the front seats Accident statistics show that...

Page 63: ...s seat position the driver s and front passen ger s seat belt usage and impact severi ty WARNING If the occupant detection system is not working properly the SRS air bag warning light on the instru m...

Page 64: ...enger s seat The occupant detection system detects the presence of a passenger in the front passenger s seat and will turn off the front passenger s air bag under certain conditions For more detail se...

Page 65: ...s or death in a collision Continued Never place a child in any child or booster seat in the front seat ABC Always Buckle Children in the back seat It is the safest place for children of any age to rid...

Page 66: ...tinued Continued If the SRS air bag warning light remains illuminated while the vehicle is being driven have an authorized KIA dealer inspect the air bag system as soon as possi ble Air bags can only...

Page 67: ...using serious or fatal injuries Continued Even though your vehicle is equipped with the occupant detection system do not install a child restraint system in the front passenger seat position A child r...

Page 68: ...To prevent unexpected deploy ment of the side impact air bag that may result in personal injury avoid impact to the side impact sensor when the ignition switch is on Continued WARNING The side impact...

Page 69: ...air bags are designed to deploy only during certain side impact collisions depending on the crash sever ity angle speed and impact The curtain air bags are not designed to deploy in all side impact s...

Page 70: ...eat belts prop erly fastened Importantly chil dren should sit in a proper child restraint system in the rear seat When children are seated in the rear outboard seats they must be seated in the proper...

Page 71: ...otection These include rear impacts second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents as well as low speed impacts In other words just because your vehicle is damaged and even if it is totally u...

Page 72: ...or they may not deploy when they should causing severe injury or death Therefore do not try to perform maintenance on or around the air bag sensors Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authoriz...

Page 73: ...impact and or curtain air bags are designed to inflate only in side impact collisions but they may inflate in other collisions if the side impact sensors detect a sufficient impact If the vehicle chas...

Page 74: ...to the direction of the collision and thus in side impacts front air bag deployment would not provide addi tional occupant protection However side impact or curtain air bags may inflate depending on...

Page 75: ...bags may not inflate in rollover acci dents because air bag deployment would not provide protection to the occupants However side impact and or curtain air bags may inflate when the vehicle is rolled...

Page 76: ...d proper deployment of the system 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 glove box because any su...

Page 77: ...ld be injured if the air bags inflate Do not attach or place objects on or near the air bag covers Any object attached to or placed on the front or side air bag covers could interfere with the proper...

Page 78: ...ag warning label if equipped Air bag warning labels some required by the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS are attached to alert the driver and passengers of poten tial risks of the air bag...

Page 79: ...35 Instrument cluster 4 39 Rearview camera 4 58 Hazard warning flasher 4 58 Lighting 4 59 Wipers and washers 4 63 Interior light 4 66 Defroster 4 67 Manual climate control system 4 69 Automatic climat...

Page 80: ...d the release button 1 and remove the mechanical key 2 To reinstall the mechanical key put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard KEYS WARNING Ignition key Leaving children una...

Page 81: ...rt the ignition key into the key cylin der and turn it to the ON position To activate the immobilizer system Turn the ignition key to the OFF position The immobilizer system activates auto matically W...

Page 82: ...mobilizer system It is designed to give years of trouble free service however you should avoid expo sure to moisture static electricity and rough handling Immobilizer system malfunction could occur CA...

Page 83: ...off indicating the beginning of the limp home proce dure 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position 3 To enter the first digit in this example 2 turn the ignition switch to the ON and ACC positio...

Page 84: ...r handle Even though you press the button the doors will not lock and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if any of the follow ing occurs The smart key is in the vehicle The ignition switch is in the A...

Page 85: ...key is being operated close to your vehicle When the smart key does not work correctly open and close the door with the mechanical key If you have a problem with the smart key contact an authorized K...

Page 86: ...d or the chime will not operate But if all doors are closed after the lock button is pressed the hazard warning lights will blink once D020102ATD EE Unlock 2 The driver s door is unlocked if the unloc...

Page 87: ...switch You 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 blocking the signal The weather is extremely cold...

Page 88: ...battery contact an authorized KIA dealer 1 Pry open the transmitter or smart key cover 2 Replace the battery with a new battery CR2032 When replacing the battery make sure the battery positive sym bol...

Page 89: ...ontact an authorized KIA dealer Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter or smart key to malfunction Be sure to use the correct battery To avoid damaging the transmit ter or smart key don t d...

Page 90: ...ly NOTICE In cold and wet climates door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions If the door is locked unlocked multi ple times in rapid succession with either the veh...

Page 91: ...ignition key is in the ignition switch or if the smart key is in the vehicle and any front door is opened if equipped D050202ATD EU With central door lock switch if equipped Operate by pressing the c...

Page 92: ...from someone hiding in your vehicle while you are gone Always remove the ignition key engage the parking brake close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended WARNING Unatte...

Page 93: ...rear doors from inside the vehicle The rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in the vehi cle 1 Open the rear door 2 Push the child safety lock 1 located on the rear edge of the d...

Page 94: ...With remote trunk lid release To open the trunk lid without using the key pull up the trunk lid release lever D070200ATD Closing the trunk To close the trunk lower the trunk lid then press down on it...

Page 95: ...at any time If the trunk is partially or totally latched and the person is unable to get out severe injury or death could occur due to lack of ventilation exhaust fumes and rapid heat build up or beca...

Page 96: ...5 DOOR VEHICLE OTD041232 WARNING The tailgate swings upward Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when open ing the tailgate CAUTION Make certain that you close the tail gat...

Page 97: ...d and the tailgate is opened by pushing backward WARNING For emergency be fully aware of the location of the emergency tailgate safety release lever in their vehicle and how to open the tailgate if yo...

Page 98: ...Rear door left power window switch 4 Rear door right power window switch 5 Window opening and closing 6 Automatic power window down 7 Power window lock button if equipped NOTICE In cold and wet climat...

Page 99: ...you experi ence the noise with the sunroof open slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening D080101AUN Window opening and closing if equipped The driver s door has a master power window switch th...

Page 100: ...y in the vehicle NEVER leave any child unattend ed in the vehicle Even very young children may inadvertently cause the vehicle to move entan gle themselves in the windows or otherwise injure themselve...

Page 101: ...y push the secondary latch 1 inside of the hood center and lift the hood 2 3 Pull out the support rod from the hood 4 Hold the hood opened with the support rod HOOD OTD049014 OMG035065 OTD049131 WARNI...

Page 102: ...an obstruction present in the hood opening may result in property damage or severe personal injury Do not leave gloves rags or any other combustible material in the engine compartment Doing so may ca...

Page 103: ...ded D100200AAM Closing the fuel filler lid 1 To install the cap turn it clockwise until it clicks This indicates that the cap is securely tightened 2 Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly a...

Page 104: ...liminate potentially dangerous static electricity dis charge by touching a metal part of the vehicle away from the fuel filler neck nozzle or other gaso line source When using an approved portable fue...

Page 105: ...s suggested in section 1 If the fuel filler cap requires replacement use only a genuine KIA cap or the equivalent speci fied for your vehicle An incorrect fuel filler cap can result in a seri ous malf...

Page 106: ...n a rainstorm be sure to wipe off any water that is on the sunroof before operating it NOTICE The sunroof cannot slide when it is in the tilt position nor can it be tilted while in an open or slide po...

Page 107: ...he sunroof sliding at any point pull or push the sunroof control lever momentarily To close the sunroof automatically Push the sunroof control lever forward 2 to the second detent position and then re...

Page 108: ...y parts are not obstruct ed by a closing sunroof Do not extend the face neck arms or body outside the sunroof while driving Make sure your hand and face are safely out of the way before clos ing a sun...

Page 109: ...of is open Push the sunroof control lever for ward until the sunroof closes com pletely Push the sunroof control lever upward until the sunroof tilts completely upward 3 Release the sunroof control le...

Page 110: ...l the RPM reaches 1 500 rpm then release or let the engine idle for two or three minutes to warm up the fluid D130200ATD Electric power steering if equipped Power steering uses the motor to assist you...

Page 111: ...ing wheel in low temperature abnormal noise could occur If temperature rises the noise will disappear This is a normal condition D130300AFD Tilt steering if equipped Tilt steering allows you to adjust...

Page 112: ...s properly NOTICE To sound the horn press the area indi cated by the horn symbol on your steer ing wheel see illustration The horn will operate only when this area is pressed CAUTION Do not strike the...

Page 113: ...enses the light level around the vehicle and automati cally controls the headlight glare from vehicles behind you When the engine is running the glare is automatically controlled by the sensor mounted...

Page 114: ...can be adjusted remotely with the remote switch if equipped The mirror heads can be fold ed to prevent damage during an auto matic car wash or when passing through a narrow street WARNING Rearview mir...

Page 115: ...sponding point on the mirror adjustment control to position the selected mirror up down left or right After the adjustment put the lever into the neutral center position to prevent inadvertent adjustm...

Page 116: ...of the vehicle CAUTION The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjust ing angles but the motor contin ues to operate while the switch is pressed Do not press the switch longer than necess...

Page 117: ...indicators 5 Warning and indicator lights 6 Odometer Trip computer 7 LCD display if equipped OTD049050C OTD049051C D150000ATD Type A The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration...

Page 118: ...he speedometer is calibrated in kilome ters per hour and or miles per hour D150202AFD Tachometer The tachometer indicates the approxi mate number of engine revolutions per minute rpm Use the tachomete...

Page 119: ...nk D150205ATD EU Odometer Odometer The odometer indicates the total dis tance the vehicle has been driven You will also find the odometer useful to determine when periodic maintenance should be perfor...

Page 120: ...on related to driving when the ignition switch is in the ON position All stored driving information except distance to empty and instant fuel consumption will reset if the battery is disconnected Pres...

Page 121: ...RIP B is being displayed clears the tripmeter to zero 0 0 Distance to empty if equipped This mode indicates the estimated dis tance to empty based on the current fuel in the fuel tank and the amount o...

Page 122: ...the average fuel consumption to zero Instant fuel consumption if equipped This mode calculates the instant fuel consumption during the last few sec onds Average speed if equipped This mode calculates...

Page 123: ...iving conditions driving habits and condition of the vehicle The distance to empty value is an esti mate of the available driving distance This value may differ from the actual driving distance availa...

Page 124: ...straint System SRS is not working properly If the air bag warn ing light does not come on or continu ously remains on after operating for about 6 seconds when you turned the ignition switch to the ON...

Page 125: ...light and the seat belt warning chime will operate for approxi mately 6 seconds But if it is refastened within the 6 seconds the warning light will blink till the 6 seconds and the warn ing chime wil...

Page 126: ...rning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available call an authorized KIA dealer CAUTION If the engine is not stopped imme diately after the engine oil pressure warning light is illumi...

Page 127: ...tem inspection and necessary repairs Your vehicle is equipped with dual diago nal braking systems This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail With only...

Page 128: ...icates 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 safe location 2 With the engine off ch...

Page 129: ...to the ON position from the ACC position without the smart key in the vehicle the indicator blinks for a few minutes to indicate that you are not be able to start the engine When the battery is weak i...

Page 130: ...ely 3 sec onds When the ESC is on it monitors the driving conditions Under normal driv ing conditions the ESC indicator will remain off When a slippery or low trac tion condition is encountered the ES...

Page 131: ...cator does not illumi nate when the cruise control switch CAN CEL is pushed or the system is disen gaged D150327AUN Key reminder warning chime if equipped If the driver s door is opened while the igni...

Page 132: ...ad condition The system stops operating when the transaxle is in the P Park R Reverse N Neutral position or sports mode or when the instant fuel consumption mode is selected D150400ATD LCD display war...

Page 133: ...ator and the key holder light blinks for 10 seconds Low key battery If the ENGINE START STOP button is pressed to the OFF position when the smart key in the vehicle discharges the warning illuminates...

Page 134: ...button when there is a problem with the ENGINE START STOP button system the warning illuminates for 10 seconds and the chime sounds continuously to indicate that you could start the engine by pressing...

Page 135: ...and the ENGINE START STOP button light blinks for 10 seconds When you are warned press the ENGINE START STOP button while turn ing the steering wheel right and left Check steering wheel lock If the st...

Page 136: ...it necessary to stop the car in a hazardous location When you must make such an emer gency stop always pull off the road as far as possible The hazard warning lights are turned on by pushing in the h...

Page 137: ...n D190400ATD EU Lighting control The light switch has a Headlight and a Parking light position To operate the lights turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the fol lowing positions 1...

Page 138: ...he taillights and headlights will turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehi cle OAM049042 OSL040057 CAUTION Never place anything over sensor 1 located on the instr...

Page 139: ...ght switch does not need to be on to use this flashing feature D190600AUN U1 Turn signals and lane change sig nals The ignition switch must be on for the turn signals to function To turn on the turn s...

Page 140: ...ch 1 is turned to the on position after the headlights are turned on To turn off the fog lights turn the switch 1 to the off position D190900AUN EU Daytime running light Daytime Running Lights DRL can...

Page 141: ...wiper speed HI Fast wiper speed B Intermittent wipe time adjustment C Wash with brief wipes front Rear window wiper washer D Rear wiper control ON Continuous wipe INT Intermittent wipe OFF Off E Wash...

Page 142: ...D200200ASA Windshield washers In the OFF position pull the lever gently toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers 1 3 cycles Use this function when the windshield is di...

Page 143: ...ation Push the lever away from you to spray rear washer fluid and to run the rear wipers 1 3 cycles The spray and wiper operation will continue until you release the lever CAUTION To prevent possible...

Page 144: ...he switch 3 in the OFF position D210200ATD Room lamp if equipped 1 ON The light stays on at all times 2 DOOR The light comes on or off when a door is opened or closed 3 OFF The light stays off at all...

Page 145: ...tion D220100ATD Rear window defroster The defroster heats the window to remove frost fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window while the engine is running OMG035061 DEFROSTER...

Page 146: ...nually press the rear window defroster button again D220101AEN Outside mirror defroster if equipped If your vehicle is equipped with the out side rearview mirror defrosters they will operate at the sa...

Page 147: ...L SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED OTD049090 D230000ATD 1 Air conditioning button 2 Rear window defroster button 3 Air intake control button 4 Fan speed control knob 5 Mode selection knob 6 Temperature control knob...

Page 148: ...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 the fan speed co...

Page 149: ...ted automatically Face Level B D Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face Additionally each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet Bi Level B D E C Air flow i...

Page 150: ...rature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the air flow ing from the ventilation system To change the air temperature in the pas senger compartment turn the knob to the right for war...

Page 151: ...ause fog ging of the windshield and side windows and the air within the passenger com partment may become stale In addition prolonged operation of the air conditioning with the recirculated air positi...

Page 152: ...uminate Press the button again to turn the air conditioning system off System operation D230501AUN Ventilation 1 Set the mode to the position 2 Set the air intake control to the outside fresh air posi...

Page 153: ...art the engine Push the air condi tioning button 2 Set the mode to the position 3 Set the air intake control to the recir culated air position However pro longed operation of the reticulated air posit...

Page 154: ...ic Operating the air conditioning system in the recirculated air position provides maximum cooling however continual operation in this mode may cause the air inside the vehicle to become stale During...

Page 155: ...refrigerant is low the performance of the air conditioning is reduced Overfilling also has a negative influence on the air conditioning system Therefore if abnormal operation is found have the system...

Page 156: ...limate control display 3 Rear windshield defroster button 4 Fan speed control switch 5 AUTO automatic control button 6 OFF button 7 Temperature control knob 8 Air conditioning button 9 Mode selection...

Page 157: ...to the lowest setting Lo the air conditioning sys tem will operate continuously 3 To turn the automatic operation off select any button or switch of the fol lowing Mode selection button Air condition...

Page 158: ...rt to full automatic control of the sys tem D240201ATD Mode selection The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the venti lation system Every time you press the mode sel...

Page 159: ...lso you can adjust the direction of air delivered from these vents using the vent control lever as shown D240202ATD EC Temperature control The temperature will increase to the maximum HI by turning th...

Page 160: ...dis play will reset to Centigrade D240207AUN Outside thermometer The current outside temperature is dis played in 1 C 1 F increments The tem perature range is between 40 C 60 C 40 F 140 F The outside...

Page 161: ...dshield and side windows and the air within the passenger com partment will become stale In addition prolonged operation of the air conditioning with the recirculated air position selected will result...

Page 162: ...control off press the OFF button D240206AHM Air conditioning Press the A C button to turn the air con ditioning system on indicator light will illuminate Press the button again to turn the air conditi...

Page 163: ...the inside of the windshield Manual climate control system D250101AFD To defog inside windshield 1 Select any fan speed except 0 posi tion 2 Select desired temperature 3 Select the or position 4 The...

Page 164: ...fan speed 2 Select desired temperature 3 Press the defroster button 4 The outside fresh air position will be selected automatically If the outside fresh air position is not selected automatically adj...

Page 165: ...ll blink 3 times with 0 5 second of interval It indicates that the defogging logic is canceled or returned to the pro grammed status If the battery has been discharged or dis connected it resets to th...

Page 166: ...her flamma ble explosive materials in the vehi cle These items may catch fire and or explode if the vehicle is exposed to hot temperatures for extended periods CAUTION To avoid possible theft do not l...

Page 167: ...push it up OTD049122 WARNING Do not keep objects except sun glasses inside the sunglass hold er Such objects can be thrown from the holder in the event of a sudden stop or an accident pos sibly injuri...

Page 168: ...Adjust the sunvisor extension forward or backward 4 The ticket holder 5 if equipped is pro vided for holding a tollgate ticket INTERIOR FEATURES WARNING Hot liquids Do not place uncovered cups of hot...

Page 169: ...ngine is running and remove the accessory plug after use Using the accessory plug for pro longed periods of time with the engine off could cause the bat tery to discharge Only use 12V electric accesso...

Page 170: ...the 12 hour format to the 24 hour format press the H and M button at the same time for more than 4 sec onds For example if the time is 10 15 p m the display will change to 22 15 Outside thermometer T...

Page 171: ...observed when installing ANY floor mat to the vehicle Ensure that the floor mats are securely attached to the vehicle s floor mat anchor s before driving the vehicle Do not use ANY floor mat that can...

Page 172: ...nna turn it counterclock wise To install the antenna turn it clock wise AUDIO SYSTEM CAUTION Before entering a place with a low height clearance or a car wash remove the antenna by rotating it counter...

Page 173: ...ill function as the AUTO SEEK select button CDP mode It will function as the FF REW button CDC mode It will function as the DISC UP DOWN button If the SEEK button is pressed for less than 0 8 second i...

Page 174: ...he light turns off 5 When the lights are on push the illumination button to adjust the light intensity If the low lighting grade is selected the intensity of the light may be weak or may not illuminat...

Page 175: ...AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from transmitter towers located around your city They are intercepted by the radio antenna on your car This signal is then received by the radio and sent to your...

Page 176: ...n Also FM signals are easily affected by build ings mountains or other obstructions These can result in certain listening con ditions which might lead you to believe a problem exists with your radio T...

Page 177: ...nals in the following situations If you are driving in a tunnel or a cov ered parking area If you are driving beneath the top level of a multi level freeway If you drive under a bridge If you are driv...

Page 178: ...esirable matter other than CDs are inserted into the CD player Do not insert more than one CD at a time Keep CDs in their cases after use to protect them from scratches or dirt Depending on the type o...

Page 179: ...utton 3 Power ON OFF Button Volume Control Knob 4 SCAN Button 5 SETUP Button 6 Manual Channel Selection Knob SETUP Button 7 Preset Button RADIO SET UP VOLUME AUDIO CONTROL PA710TD USA There will be no...

Page 180: ...utton 3 Power ON OFF Button Volume Control Knob 4 SCAN Button 5 SETUP Button 6 Manual Channel Selection Knob SETUP Button 7 Preset Button RADIO SET UP VOLUME AUDIO CONTROL PA760TD USA There will be no...

Page 181: ...ton Press this button to turn to the TEXT SCROLL SDVC and P BASS adjustment mode If no action is taken for 5 seconds after pressing the button it will return to the play mode After entering SETUP mode...

Page 182: ...speaker sound front speaker sound will be attenuated When the control knob is turned counterclock wise front speaker sound will be empha sized rear speaker sound will be attenu ated BALANCE Control R...

Page 183: ...4 Automatic Track Selection Button 5 RANDOM Play Button 6 REPEAT Button 7 CD Indicator 8 SCAN Play Button 9 INFO Button 10 FOLDER Moving Button 11 SEARCH Knob ENTER Button CD PA710TD USA There will be...

Page 184: ...ack Selection Button 5 RANDOM Play Button 6 REPEAT Button 8 SCAN Play Button 9 INFO Button 10 FOLDER Moving Button 11 SEARCH Knob ENTER Button 12 DISC Selection Button 13 CD LOAD Button CD PA760TD USA...

Page 185: ...second to play the next song Press TRACK button for 0 8 or longer to initiate high speed sound search of current song 5 RANDOM Play Button Turns on off the randomization of the play list of files in...

Page 186: ...ate the knob counterclockwise TREBLE Control To increase the TREBLE rotate the knob clockwise while to decrease the TRE BLE rotate the knob counterclockwise FADER Control Turn the control knob clockwi...

Page 187: ...g Button 3 RANDOM Playback Button 4 REPEAT Selection Button 5 SCAN Selection Button 6 INFO Button 7 FOLDER Moving Button 8 SEARCH Knob ENTER Button AUX USB PA710TD USA There will be no logo if the Blu...

Page 188: ...g Button 3 RANDOM Playback Button 4 REPEAT Selection Button 5 SCAN Selection Button 6 INFO Button 7 FOLDER Moving Button 8 SEARCH Knob ENTER Button AUX USB PA760TD USA There will be no logo if the Blu...

Page 189: ...repeat the song currently played Press the button for more than 0 8 sec ond to repeat the entire songs in the USB device 5 SCAN Selection Button Scans each song in the USB device for 10 seconds each...

Page 190: ...ed to FAT 12 16 32 USB devices without USB I F authentication may not be recog nizable Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in contact with a human body or any object If you repeat conn...

Page 191: ...sh memory reader such as CF SD microSD etc or exter nal HDD type devices may be unrecognized Music files protected by DRM DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT are not recognizable The data in the USB memory may...

Page 192: ...RANDOM Playback Button 4 REPEAT Selection Button 5 INFO Button 6 SEARCH Knob ENTER Button 7 CATEGORY Selection Button RUNNING iPod PA710TD USA iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc There will be no logo if...

Page 193: ...RANDOM Playback Button 4 REPEAT Selection Button 5 INFO Button 6 SEARCH Knob ENTER Button 7 CATEGORY Selection Button RUNNING iPod PA760TD USA There will be no logo if the Bluetooth feature is not sup...

Page 194: ...ay all songs in the entire album of the iPod Press the button once again to cancel the mode 5 INFO Button Displays the information of the file cur rently played in the order of TITLE ARTIST ALBUM NORM...

Page 195: ...er cable exclu sive for an iPod in order to oper ate an iPod with the buttons on the audio system The PC cable provided by Apple may cause a malfunction and do not use it for vehicle use When connecti...

Page 196: ...Channel Selection Button 3 SCAN Button 4 INFO Button 5 CAT FOLDER Button 6 TUNE Knob and ENTER Button 7 Preset Selection Button SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO PA710TD USA There will be no logo if the Bluetoo...

Page 197: ...Channel Selection Button 3 SCAN Button 4 INFO Button 5 CAT FOLDER Button 6 TUNE Knob and ENTER Button 7 Preset Selection Button SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO PA760TD USA There will be no logo if the Bluetoo...

Page 198: ...wn is done through the channels within cur rent category 3 SCAN Button When the button is pressed it automat ically scans the radio stations upwards The SCAN feature steps through each channel startin...

Page 199: ...nd to play the channel saved in each button Hold down the PRESET button for 0 8 second or longer to save current chan nel An audible beep will play to confirm the preset is stored Troubleshooting 1 An...

Page 200: ...tside of the cellular service area e g in a tunnel in a underground in a mountainous area etc If the cellular phone signal is poor or the vehicles interior noise is too loud it may be difficult to hea...

Page 201: ...nked cellular phone can be used with the system at a time Some phones are not fully compatible with this system The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc a...

Page 202: ...have difficulty hearing each other 1 Speaking at the same time your voice may not reach each other parties This is not a malfunction Speak alternate ly with the other party on the phone 2 Keep the Bl...

Page 203: ...E menu 1 Push the button to enter SETUP mode 2 Select PHONE item by rotating the knob then push the knob 3 Select desired item by rotating the knob then push the knob Pairing a phone Before using Blue...

Page 204: ...or contact your cellular carrier or phone manufacturer for instructions Connecting a phone When the Bluetooth system is enabled the phone previously used is automati cally selected and re connected I...

Page 205: ...e can be deleted When the phone is deleted all the infor mation associated with that phone is also deleted including phonebook If you want to use the deleted phone with the audio system again pairing...

Page 206: ...ons Button Activation The voice recognition system will be active when the button is pressed and after the sound of a Beep Active Listening The voice recognition system will be active for a period of...

Page 207: ...ag Say desired location phone number type Only stored locations can be selected Say Yes to confirm and make a call Tip Voice Operation To get the best performance out of the Voice Recognition System o...

Page 208: ...Voice to proceed Say the name of the entry when prompted Say Yes to confirm Say the phone number of that entry when prompted Say Store if phone number input is finished Say a phone number type Home Wo...

Page 209: ...book Say Change Name after prompt Say the name of the entry voice tag Say Yes to confirm Say new desired name Deleting Name The registered names can be deleted Press button Say Phonebook Say Delete Na...

Page 210: ...t Call waiting 2nd Call active 2nd Call 2nd Call waiting 1st Call active KEY Transfer call secret call End Call VR MODE Cancel VR MODE Cancel VR MODE Cancel VR MODE Cancel Reject Call End Call End Cal...

Page 211: ...anual transaxle 5 12 Automatic transaxle 5 15 Brake system 5 23 Cruise control system 5 33 Economical operation 5 37 Special driving conditions 5 39 Winter driving 5 43 Trailer towing 5 45 Vehicle loa...

Page 212: ...dle in your garage even with the garage door open is a hazardous practice Never run the engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the vehicle out Avoid idling the eng...

Page 213: ...ned to the ON position Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out For safe operation be sure you are famil iar with your vehicle and its equipment BEFORE DRIVING WARNING...

Page 214: ...059016 WARNING Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Drinking and driving is dangerous Drunk driving is the number one contributor to the highway death toll each year Even a small amount of...

Page 215: ...Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is moving This would result in loss of directional control and braking function which could cause an accident The anti theft steering co...

Page 216: ...again If the problem is not solved have it checked by an author ized KIA dealer In addition if the ENGINE START STOP button is in the OFF position after the dri ver s door is opened the steering wheel...

Page 217: ...warning lights can be checked before the engine is started Do not leave the ENGINE START STOP button in the ON position for a long time The battery may discharge because the engine is not running E030...

Page 218: ...t always make sure the shift lever is engaged in P Park set the parking brake fully and shut the engine off Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement may occur if these precautions are not taken Continue...

Page 219: ...et the engine warm up without depress ing the accelerator Whether the engine is cold or warm it should be started without depressing the accelerator STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING Always wear appropriate...

Page 220: ...above if any door is opened the system checks for the smart key If the smart key is not in the vehicle the warning Key is not in vehicle will illuminate on the LCD display And if all doors are closed...

Page 221: ...is blown you can t start the engine normally Replace the fuse with a new one If it is not possible you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START STOP button for 10 seconds while it is in the A...

Page 222: ...verse position Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into R Reverse Never operate the engine with the tachometer rpm in the red zone MANUAL TRANSAXLE IF EQUIPPED OTD051006 The sh...

Page 223: ...PB Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traf fic or while driving up steep hills down shift before the engine starts to labor Downshifting reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acce...

Page 224: ...hen shift to the R Reverse position Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface Be especially careful when braking accelerating or shifting gears On a slippery surface an abrupt change...

Page 225: ...ery has been disconnected may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts are cycled a few times by the TCM Transaxle Control Module or PCM Powertr...

Page 226: ...e especially children before shifting a shift lever into D Drive or R Reverse Before leaving the driver s seat always make sure the shift lever is in the P Park position then set the parking brake ful...

Page 227: ...ar NOTICE Always come to a complete stop before shifting into D Drive WARNING Shifting into P Park while the vehicle is in motion will cause the drive wheels to lock which will cause you to lose contr...

Page 228: ...red zone In sports mode only the 6 forward gears can be selected To reverse or park the vehicle move the shift lever to the R Reverse or P Park position as required In sports mode downshifts are made...

Page 229: ...or down one gear NOTICE If you pull the and paddle shifters at the same time you can t shift the gear E060102ATD Shift lock system if equipped For your safety the automatic transaxle has a shift lock...

Page 230: ...r screwdriver into the access hole and press down on the key or screwdriver 3 Move the shift lever 4 Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized KIA dealer immediately Type B 1 Press the shift lock r...

Page 231: ...xercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface Be especially careful when braking accelerating or shifting gears On a slippery surface an abrupt change in vehicle speed can cause the drive...

Page 232: ...ng brake Depress the accelerator gradually while releasing the service brakes WARNING If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow mud sand etc then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forw...

Page 233: ...en descending a long or steep hill shift to a lower gear and avoid continuous application of the brakes Continuous brake application will cause the brakes to overheat and could result in a temporary l...

Page 234: ...e the front brakes replaced Parking brake E070201APB Applying the parking brake To engage the parking brake first apply the foot brake and then without pressing the release button in pull the parking...

Page 235: ...sary If at all possible stop driving the vehicle immediately If that is not possible use extreme caution while operating the vehi cle and only continue to drive the vehicle until you can reach a safe...

Page 236: ...rce being delivered to the brakes WARNING ABS or ESC will not prevent acci dents due to improper or danger ous driving maneuvers Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking always...

Page 237: ...e low battery voltage It does not mean your ABS has malfunctioned Do not pump your brakes Have the battery recharged before driving the vehicle W 78 CAUTION If the ABS warning light is on and stays on...

Page 238: ...rgin of safety When you apply your brakes under con ditions which may lock the wheels you may hear a tik tik sound from the brakes or feel a corresponding sensation in the brake pedal This is normal a...

Page 239: ...s not indi cate a problem When operating When the ESC is in operation ESC indicator light blinks When the Electronic Stability Control is operating properly you can feel a slight pulsation in the vehi...

Page 240: ...blinks If ESC is turned off while ESC is operat ing the vehicle may slip out of control NOTICE When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer ensure that the ESC is turned off ESC OFF light illuminat ed...

Page 241: ...akes to slow down then shift to a lower gear so that engine braking will help you maintain a safe speed Don t ride the brake pedal Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driv ing can be dangerous...

Page 242: ...hicle from rolling If your vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb to help keep the vehicle from rolling If there is no curb or if it is required by other conditions to keep...

Page 243: ...uminated the cruise control can be switched on accidentally Keep the cruise control system off CRUISE indicator light OFF when the cruise control is not in use to avoid inadvertently set ting a speed...

Page 244: ...Your vehicle will accelerate Release the lever at the speed you want Move the lever 1 up to RES and release it immediately The cruising speed will increase by 1 6 km h 1 0 mph each time the lever is o...

Page 245: ...ss the brake pedal Depress the clutch pedal with a manu al transaxle Shift into N Neutral with an automatic transaxle Press the CANCEL switch Decrease the vehicle speed lower than the memory speed by...

Page 246: ...will not resume however if the vehicle speed has dropped below approximately 40 km h 25 mph E090700ATD To turn cruise control off do one of the following Press the CRUISE ON OFF button the CRUISE ind...

Page 247: ...effectiveness and may lead to more serious consequences Take care of your tires Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure Incorrect inflation either too much or too little results in unnecessary...

Page 248: ...you use it Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds To help offset some of this loss slow down when driving in these conditions Keeping a v...

Page 249: ...teering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between 1st First and R Reverse in vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle or R Reverse and any forw...

Page 250: ...ifficult to see at night especially in areas where there may not be any street lights OUN056051 OMC035004 WARNING Spinning tires Do not spin the wheels especially at speeds more than 56 km h 35 mph Sp...

Page 251: ...t in good shape Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield If your tires are not in good condition making a quick stop on wet pavement ca...

Page 252: ...maged drive belt may over heat the engine WARNING Underinflated or overinflated tires can cause poor handling loss of vehicle control and sud den tire failure leading to acci dents injuries and even d...

Page 253: ...p sufficient dis tance between the vehicle in operation in front and your vehicle Also apply the brake gently E120101AUN Snow tires If you mount snow tires on your vehicle make sure they are radial ti...

Page 254: ...ather See section 8 for recommendations If you aren t sure what weight oil you should use consult an authorized KIA dealer E120500AUN Check spark plugs and ignition system Inspect your spark plugs as...

Page 255: ...ow accumu late underneath Under some conditions snow and ice can build up under the fenders and inter fere with the steering When driving in severe winter conditions where this may happen you should p...

Page 256: ...is equipped with a trailer the combined weight includes the tongue load E150102AAM Seating capacity Total 5 persons Front seat 2 persons Rear seat 3 persons Seating capacity is the maximum number of o...

Page 257: ...gers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug gage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 385 kg 849 lbs and there will be five 68 kg 150...

Page 258: ...C Available Cargo and 45 kg Luggage weight 99 lbs A B C Example 2 C190F01JM Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity 385 kg Weight 849 lbs Subtract Occupant B Weight 136 kg 68 kg 150 lbs 2 300 lbs C...

Page 259: ...de your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they are moving as fast as the vehicle If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash the items will keep going and can cause...

Page 260: ...a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put items in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack items like suit cases inside the vehicle above the tops of the seats Do not...

Page 261: ...you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment E160300AUN Cargo weight This figure includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight including cargo and optional equipment E160400AU...

Page 262: ...e 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 Towing 6 15 What to do in an emergency I n f o r ma...

Page 263: ...a crossroad or crossing If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing set the shift lever in the N Neutral position and then push the vehi cle to a safe place F020200APB If you have a flat tire whil...

Page 264: ...are clean and tight 3 Turn on the interior light If the light dims or goes out when you operate the starter the battery is discharged 4 Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tigh...

Page 265: ...flames or sparks away from the battery The battery pro duces hydrogen gas which may explode if exposed to flame or sparks If these instructions are not fol lowed exactly serious personal injury and da...

Page 266: ...except the correct battery terminals or the correct ground Do not lean over the battery when making connections 5 Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and let it run at 2 000 rpm t...

Page 267: ...check for coolant leaking from the radiator hoses or under the vehicle If the air conditioning had been in use it is nor mal for cold water to be draining from it when you stop 5 If the water pump dri...

Page 268: ...re it properly Follow jacking instructions to reduce the possibility of personal injury OTD069002L WARNING Changing tires Never attempt vehicle repairs in the traffic lanes of a public road or highway...

Page 269: ...manual transaxle or P Park for automatic transaxle 3 Activate the hazard warning flash er ONF068004 Continued The vehicle can easily roll off the jack causing serious injury or death No person should...

Page 270: ...kwise one turn each but do not remove any nut until the tire has been raised off the ground 1JBA6504 OTD069008 WARNING Changing a tire To prevent vehicle movement while changing a tire always set the...

Page 271: ...re is no chance for movement or slippage 9 Loosen the wheel nuts and remove them with your fingers Slide the wheel off the studs and lay it flat so it cannot roll away To put the wheel on the hub pick...

Page 272: ...are tight Then double check each nut for tight ness After changing the wheels have an authorized KIA dealer tighten the wheel nuts to their proper torque as soon as possible Wheel nut tightening torq...

Page 273: ...heel studs and nuts Make certain during wheel removal that the same nuts that were removed are reinstalled or if replaced that nuts with metric threads and the same chamfer configuration are used Inst...

Page 274: ...e could result in tire failure loss of vehicle control and possible per sonal injury Do not exceed the vehicle s maxi mum load rating or the load carry ing capacity shown on the sidewall of the compac...

Page 275: ...e s tread life is shorter than a regular tire Inspect your compact spare tire regularly and replace worn com pact spare tires with the same size and design mounted on the same wheel The compact spare...

Page 276: ...r wheels on the ground without dol lies and the front wheels off the ground If any of the loaded wheels or suspen sion components are damaged or the vehicle is being towed with the front wheels on the...

Page 277: ...me caution when towing the vehicle A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a short dis tance and at low spe...

Page 278: ...n of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for tow ing may damage the body of your vehicle Use only a cable or chain specifi cally intended for use in towing vehicles Securely fasten the cable or chain...

Page 279: ...r wheels on the ground it can be towed only from the front Be sure that the transaxle is in neu tral Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the ignition switch in the ACC position A driver must b...

Page 280: ...7 24 Engine coolant 7 25 Brake clutch fluid 7 28 Power steering fluid 7 29 Automatic transaxle fluid 7 30 Washer fluid 7 30 Parking brake 7 31 Air cleaner 7 31 Climate control air filter 7 32 Wiper bl...

Page 281: ...aner 5 Fuse box 6 Positive battery terminal 7 Negative battery terminal 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9 Radiator cap 10 Engine oil dipstick 11 Power steering fluid reservoir if equipped OTD07105...

Page 282: ...is information to establish your compli ance with the servicing and maintenance requirements of your vehicle warranties Detailed warranty information is provided in your Warranty Consumer Information...

Page 283: ...cle can be dangerous You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures If you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work have it...

Page 284: ...the engine coolant reservoir Check the operation of all exterior lights including the stoplights turn sig nals and hazard warning flashers Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spa...

Page 285: ...ve materials are being used Driving on rough or muddy roads Driving in mountainous areas Extended periods of idling or low speed operation Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and or ex...

Page 286: ...kage boots lower arm ball joint upper arm ball joint Inspect suspension mounting bolts Replace climate control air filter if equipped Replace engine oil and filter 24 000 km 15 000 miles or 24 months...

Page 287: ...ower steering pump belt and hoses if equipped Inspect rear brake disc pads Inspect parking brake Inspect steering gear box linkage boots lower arm ball joint upper arm ball joint Inspect suspension mo...

Page 288: ...shafts and boots Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler Inspect front brake disc pads calipers Inspect power steering fluid and lines if equipped Inspect power steering pump belt and hoses if equipped Cont...

Page 289: ...equipped Inspect power steering pump belt and hoses if equipped Inspect rear brake disc pads Inspect steering gear box linkage boots lower arm ball joint upper arm ball joint Inspect suspension mount...

Page 290: ...aintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction surging loss of power...

Page 291: ...nd muffler Inspect front brake disc pads calipers Inspect power steering fluid and lines if equipped Inspect power steering pump belt and hoses if equipped Inspect rear brake disc pads Inspect steerin...

Page 292: ...e disc pads Inspect steering gear box linkage boots lower arm ball joint upper arm ball joint Inspect suspension mounting bolts Inspect vacuum hose Replace climate control air filter if equipped Repla...

Page 293: ...ead wear Every 12 000 km or 12 months Inspect air cleaner filter Inspect air conditioning refrigerant Inspect brake lines hoses and connections including booster Inspect drive shafts and boots Inspect...

Page 294: ...rear brake disc pads Inspect steering gear box linkage boots lower arm ball joint upper arm ball joint Inspect suspension mounting bolts Inspect vacuum hose Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap Ins...

Page 295: ...l and filter 192 000 km 120 000 miles or 192 months Inspect drive belt 4 First 96 000 km or 72 months after every 24 000 km or 24 months Inspect add fuel additive 12 000 or 12 months 3 Inspect battery...

Page 296: ...6 000 km or 72 months after every 24 000 km or 24 months Inspect add fuel additive 12 000 or 12 months 3 Inspect battery condition Inspect cooling system hoses and connections Inspect clutch if equipp...

Page 297: ...ry 24 000 km or 24 months Inspect add fuel additive 12 000 or 12 months 3 Inspect battery condition Inspect cooling system hoses and connections Inspect clutch if equipped and brake pedal free play In...

Page 298: ...PERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVALS DRIVING CONDITION ENGINE OIL AND FILTER R EVERY 6 000 km OR 6 MONTHS A B C D E F G H I K AIR CLEANER FILTER R MORE FREQUENTLY C E SPARK PLUGS R MORE FREQUENTLY B H FRONT...

Page 299: ...an 16 km in freezing temperature B Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances C Driving on rough dusty muddy unpaved graveled or salt spread roads D Driving in areas using salt or...

Page 300: ...vapor hose and fuel filler cap should be inspected at those intervals specified in the maintenance schedule Make sure that a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap is correctly replaced G050700AUN Vacuum...

Page 301: ...e changed at an authorized KIA dealer in accordance to the scheduled mainte nance at the beginning of this chapter NOTICE Automatic transaxle fluid color is basi cally red As the vehicle is driven the...

Page 302: ...heck the linkage for bends or damage Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration cracks or damage Replace any damaged parts G052400AUN Drive shafts and boots Check the drive shafts boots an...

Page 303: ...n and check the level The level should be between F and L If it is near or at L add enough oil to bring the level to F Do not overfill Use a funnel to help prevent oil from being spilled on engine com...

Page 304: ...d Continued Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down Use extreme care when removing the radiator cap Wrap a thick towel around it and turn it counterclockwise slowly to the first stop Step bac...

Page 305: ...ased coolant to prevent corrosion and freez ing DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the specified coolant Do not use a solution that contains more than 60 antifreeze or less than 3...

Page 306: ...ure causing serious injury CAUTION Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alter...

Page 307: ...n 8 Never mix different types of fluid OTD079008 WARNING Brake clutch fluid When changing and adding brake clutch fluid handle it care fully Do not let it come in contact with your eyes If brake clutc...

Page 308: ...n authorized KIA dealer Use only the specified power steering fluid Refer to Recommended lubricants or capacities in section 8 G090200AEN Checking the power steering hose Check the connections for oil...

Page 309: ...Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage to paint and body trim Windshield washer fluid agents contain some amoun...

Page 310: ...hen necessary and should not be washed You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element Clean the filter by using compressed air Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedul...

Page 311: ...make the windshield difficult to clean Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter can reduce the effectiveness of the wind shield wipers Common sources of con tami...

Page 312: ...and slide the blade assembly downward 3 Lift it off the arm 4 Install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal 1LDA5023 CAUTION Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield sin...

Page 313: ...attery cells and may explode if ignited Keep batteries out of the reach of children because batteries contain highly corrosive SULFURIC ACID Do not allow battery acid to contact your skin eyes clothin...

Page 314: ...tery acid to leak resulting in personal injury Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners Never attempt to recharge the battery when the battery cables are connected The electr...

Page 315: ...forming maintenance or recharging the battery turn off all accessories and stop the engine The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when the battery is discon nected WARNING...

Page 316: ...han one mile 1 6 km Recommended pressures must be maintained for the best ride top vehi cle handling and minimum tire wear For recommended inflation pressure refer to Tire and wheels in section 8 All...

Page 317: ...badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them CAUTION Underinflation also results in excessive wear poor handling and reduced fuel economy Wheel deformation also is possible Keep your ti...

Page 318: ...air until you reach the rec ommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to pu...

Page 319: ...ons Replace the tire if fabric or cord is visible After rotation be sure to bring the front and rear tire pressures to specification and check lug nut tightness Refer to Tire and wheels in section 8 D...

Page 320: ...the tire Replace the tire when this happens Do not wait for the band to appear across the entire tread before replac ing the tire CAUTION Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle s alu minum whe...

Page 321: ...tinued Using tires and wheel other than the recommended sizes could cause unusual handling characteristics and poor vehi cle control resulting in a seri ous accident Wheels that do not meet KIA s spec...

Page 322: ...cs of the tire and also provides the tire identification number TIN for safety standard certification The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of a recall G201001AUN 1 Manufacturer or brand na...

Page 323: ...e s designed maximum safe oper ating speed G201003AHM 3 Checking tire life TIN Tire Identification Number Any tires that are over 6 years old based on the manufacturing date including the spare tire s...

Page 324: ...es can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maxi mum section width For example TREADWEAR 440 TRACTION A TEMPERATURE A Tread wear The tread wear grade is a compara...

Page 325: ...on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure G...

Page 326: ...t including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric des ignator which can al...

Page 327: ...the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread...

Page 328: ...side of the center pillar or up to the maximum pressure shown on the tire sidewall whichever is less Do not drive faster than 120 km h 75 mph when your vehicle is equipped with snow tires Radial ply...

Page 329: ...cates an electrical problem Avoid using the system involved and immediately consult an authorized KIA dealer Three kinds of fuses are used blade type for lower amperage rating cartridge type and mult...

Page 330: ...w fuse of the same rating and make sure it fits tightly in the clips If it fits loosely consult an authorized KIA dealer If you do not have a spare use a fuse of the same rating from a circuit you may...

Page 331: ...me items must be reset after replacement Refer to Battery in this section Even though the memory fuse is pulled up the battery can still be dis charged by operation of the head lights or other electri...

Page 332: ...ent 4 Remove the nuts shown in the picture above 5 Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating 6 Reinstall in the reverse order of removal NOTICE If the multi fuse is blown consult an authorize...

Page 333: ...g When you inspect the fuse box on your vehicle refer to the fuse box label Engine compartment fuse panel OTD079026 OTD079027 G210300ATD EC Fuse Relay panel description Inside the fuse relay box cover...

Page 334: ...l Module WIPER FR 25A Multifunction Switch Wiper Washer SW E R Fuse Relay Box Wiper Relay Front Wiper Motor DRL 15A DRL Control Module FOG LP RR 15A P WDW DR 25A Power Window Main Switch Rear Power Wi...

Page 335: ...BCM Electronic Chromic Mirror Rheostat Steering Angle Sensor A BAG 15A SRS Control Module IGN1 A 15A PDM EPMESC Switch EPS Control Module Control Module HAZARD LP 15A ICM Relay Box Hazard Relay Hazard...

Page 336: ...Lamp Relay Power Window Relay ABS 1 40A ESC Control Module ABS Control Module IGN 1 30A Ignition Switch Button Relay Box ESCL Relay IGN1 BATT 2 50A I P Junction Box Power Connector AUDIO ROOM LP LAMP...

Page 337: ...ontrol Valve 1 2 Camshaft Position Sensor Intake Exhaust F PUMP Relay C FAN LO Relay Immobilizer Module ECU 2 10A PCM Purge Control Solenoid Valve Oxygen Sensor Down INJECTOR 10A A CON Relay Crankshaf...

Page 338: ...ts can damage your vehicle s finish if not removed immediately Even prompt washing with plain water may not completely remove all these deposits A mild soap safe for use on painted surfaces may be use...

Page 339: ...TICE If your vehicle is damaged and requires any metal repair or replacement be sure the body shop applies anti corrosion materials to the parts repaired or replaced CAUTION Water washing in the engin...

Page 340: ...rbody parts such as the fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have been treated with rust protection Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody and wheel openings with lukewarm or...

Page 341: ...cle Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones gravel abrasion or minor scrapes and dents which leave unpro tected metal exposed to corrosion High corrosion areas If you live in an area where y...

Page 342: ...so that moisture can escape and not be trapped inside to accelerate corrosion Keep your garage dry Don t park your vehicle in a damp poorly ventilated garage This creates a favor able environment for...

Page 343: ...ing Clean the belt webbing with any mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet Follow the instruc tions provided with the soap Do not bleach or re dye the webbing because this ma...

Page 344: ...rom misfir ing during dynamometer testing turn the Electronic Stability Control ESC system off by pressing the ESC switch After dynamometer testing is com pleted turn the ESC system back on by pressin...

Page 345: ...aining good vehicle performance G270301AUN Vehicle modifications This vehicle should not be modified Modification of your vehicle could affect its performance safety or durability and may even violate...

Page 346: ...e vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunction such as misfire or a noticeable loss of per formance Do not misuse or abuse the engine Examples of misuse are coasting with the ignition off and de...

Page 347: ...3 Recommended lubricants and capacities 8 4 Vehicle identification number VIN 8 6 Vehicle certification label 8 6 Tire specification and pressure label 8 7 Engine number 8 7 Specifications Consumer in...

Page 348: ...WATTAGE I030000ATD EU If equipped 1 for 2door vehicle only Item mm in Overall length 4480 176 3 Overall width 1765 69 4 Overall height 1400 55 1 Front tread 1560 1546 1 1542 2 61 4 60 9 60 7 Rear tre...

Page 349: ...32 420 420 420 420 T125 80D16 4 0T 16 60 60 60 60 Full size tire Compact spare tire if equipped Compact spare tire if equipped Wheel lug nut torque kg m lb ft N m 9 11 65 79 88 107 Item Tire size Whee...

Page 350: ...ATF SP IV Automatic transaxle fluid SK ATF SP IV 2 4 Engine 7 6l 8 0 US qt NOCA ATF SP IV KIA genuine ATF SP IV Power steering 0 9l 0 9 US qt PSF 4 Coolant 6 0l 6 3 US qt Brake Clutch fluid 0 7 0 8l 0...

Page 351: ...ommended oil viscosity from the chart CAUTION Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug drain plug or dipstick before checking or drain ing any lubricant This is especially important in...

Page 352: ...lso on a plate attached to the top of the dashboard The number on the plate can easily be seen through the windshield from outside H020000AEN The vehicle certification label attatched on the driver s...

Page 353: ...nce for normal driving The tire label located on the driver s side center pillar gives the tire pressures rec ommended for your vehicle H04000AUN The engine number is stamped on the engine block as sh...

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